Patents by Inventor Andrew S. Schapals

Andrew S. Schapals has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 11022598
    Abstract: Methods, devices, and systems for analyte analysis using a nanopore are disclosed. The methods, devices, and systems utilize a first and a second binding member that each specifically bind to an analyte in a biological sample. The method further includes detecting and/or counting a cleavable tag attached to the second binding member and correlating the presence and/or the number of tags to presence and/or concentration of the analyte. Certain aspects of the methods do not involve a tag, rather the second binding member may be directly detected/quantitated. The detecting and/or counting may be performed by translocating the tag/second binding member through a nanopore. Devices and systems that are programmed to carry out the disclosed methods are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2021
    Assignee: ABBOTT LABORATORIES
    Inventors: Jeffrey B. Huff, Mark A. Hayden, Peter J. Karabatsos, Andrew S. Schapals, Anthony S. Muerhoff, M. Felicia Bogdan, Thomas Leary, Shelley R. Holets-McCormack, Sophie Laurenson, Andrew T. Fischer, Richard Haack, Stefan Hershberger, Dustin House, Lei Qiao, M. Shawn Murphy, Mark R. Pope, Edna M. Prieto-Ballengee, QiaoQiao Ruan, Pathik Soni, Sergey Tetin, Lyle Yarnell
  • Publication number: 20200256843
    Abstract: Methods, devices, and systems for analyte analysis using a nanopore are disclosed. The methods, devices, and systems utilize a first and a second binding member that each specifically bind to an analyte in a biological sample. The method further includes detecting and/or counting a cleavable tag attached to the second binding member and correlating the presence and/or the number of tags to presence and/or concentration of the analyte. Certain aspects of the methods do not involve a tag, rather the second binding member may be directly detected/quantitated. The detecting and/or counting may be performed by translocating the tag/second binding member through a nanopore. Devices and systems that are programmed to carry out the disclosed methods are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2020
    Publication date: August 13, 2020
    Applicant: ABBOTT LABORATORIES
    Inventors: Jeffrey B. Huff, Mark A. Hayden, Peter J. Karabatsos, Andrew S. Schapals, Anthony S. Muerhoff, M. Felicia Bogdan, Thomas Leary, Shelley R. Holets-McCormack, Sophie Laurenson, Andrew T. Fischer, Richard Haack, Stefan Hershberger, Dustin House, Lei Qiao, M. Shawn Murphy, Mark R. Pope, Edna M. Prieto-Ballengee, QiaoQiao Ruan, Pathik Soni, Sergey Tetin, Lyle Yarnell
  • Publication number: 20180188230
    Abstract: Methods, devices, and systems for analyte analysis using a nanopore are disclosed. The methods, devices, and systems utilize a first and a second binding member that each specifically bind to an analyte in a biological sample. The method further includes detecting and/or counting a cleavable tag attached to the second binding member and correlating the presence and/or the number of tags to presence and/or concentration of the analyte. Certain aspects of the methods do not involve a tag, rather the second binding member may be directly detected/quantitated. The detecting and/or counting may be performed by translocating the tag/second binding member through a nanopore. Devices and systems that are programmed to carry out the disclosed methods are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2017
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Applicant: ABBOTT LABORATORIES
    Inventors: Jeffrey B. Huff, Mark A. Hayden, Peter J. Karabatsos, Andrew S. Schapals, Anthony S. Muerhoff, Felicia Bogdan, Thomas Leary, Shelley R. Holets-McCormack, Sophie Laurenson, Andrew T. Fischer, Richard Haack, Stefan Hershberger, Dustin House, Lei Qiao, M. Shawn Murphy, Mark R. Pope, Edna M. Prieto-Ballengee, QiaoQiao Ruan, Pathik Soni, Sergey Tetin, Lyle Yarnell
  • Publication number: 20180095067
    Abstract: Integrated microfluidic and analyte detection devices are disclosed, along with methods of detecting target analytes. Digital microfluidic and analyte detection devices include a first substrate and a second substrate aligned generally parallel to each other to define a gap therebetween, the first substrate including a plurality of electrodes to generate electrical actuation forces on a liquid droplet disposed in the gap; at least one reagent disposed on at least one of the first substrate or the second substrate and configured to be carried by the liquid droplet; and an analyte detection device in fluid communication with the gap, wherein the plurality of electrodes are configured to move the liquid droplet towards the analyte detection device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2017
    Publication date: April 5, 2018
    Applicant: Abbott Laboratories
    Inventors: Jeffrey B. Huff, Mark A. Hayden, Peter J. Karabatsos, Andrew S. Schapals, Anthony S. Muerhoff, Felicia Bogdan, Thomas Leary, Shelley R. Holets-McCormack, Sophie Laurenson, Andrew T. Fischer, Richard Haack, Stefan Hershberger, Dustin House, Lei QIAO, M. Shawn Murphy, Mark R. Pope, Edna M. Prieto-Ballengee, QiaoQiao Ruan, Pathik Soni, Sergey Tetin, Lyle Yarnell, John M. Robinson