Patents by Inventor Brandon H. McNaughton
Brandon H. McNaughton 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).
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Publication number: 20240066520Abstract: A system for buoyant separation includes a separation container. Additionally or alternatively, the system can include an automated instrument, one or more processing components, and/or any other components. A method for buoyant separation can include any or all of: manipulating the separation container; adding materials to the separation container; removing materials form the separation container; otherwise processing the separation container; and/or any other processes.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2023Publication date: February 29, 2024Inventors: Casey Wegner, William Lloyd, Brandon H. McNaughton, Brittany MacIntyre
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Patent number: 11890555Abstract: A method and system for buoyant separation of a target constituent of a sample, the method comprising: at a process chamber, combining a volume of substrates having a first density with the sample, thereby producing a population of target-bound complexes comprising the target constituent bound to at least a portion of the volume of substrates; within the process chamber, physically separating the population of target-bound complexes from the sample based upon interaction between the volume of substrates and an applied force; aggregating the population of target-bound complexes at a collection region of the process chamber; extracting the population of target-bound complexes from the process chamber; and processing the target constituent from the population of target-bound complexes for further analysis.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2023Date of Patent: February 6, 2024Assignee: Akadeum Life Sciences, Inc.Inventors: Brandon H. McNaughton, John G. Younger, Leo Ostruszka, Jonathan Roussey, Gene Parunak, Aaron Kehrer
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Patent number: 11819842Abstract: A system for buoyant separation includes a separation container. Additionally or alternatively, the system can include an automated instrument, one or more processing components, and/or any other components. A method for buoyant separation can include any or all of: manipulating the separation container; adding materials to the separation container; removing materials form the separation container; otherwise processing the separation container; and/or any other processes.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2022Date of Patent: November 21, 2023Assignee: Akadeum Life Sciences, Inc.Inventors: Casey Wegner, William Lloyd, Brandon H. McNaughton, Brittany MacIntyre
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Publication number: 20230314428Abstract: A system for buoyant-particle-assisted cell therapy includes and/or interfaces with a set of buoyant particles. Additionally or alternatively, the system can include and/or interface with a processing container, a set of processing materials (e.g., buffers, factors, solutions, etc.), and/or any other components. A method for buoyant-particle-assisted cell therapy includes processing the set of cells of interest. Additionally or alternatively, the method can include any or all of: preparing a set of buoyant particles; receiving a sample; and isolating a set of cells of interest from the sample.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2023Publication date: October 5, 2023Inventors: Tiffany Snow, Jonathan Roussey, Casey Wegner, Brandon H. McNaughton
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Publication number: 20230182043Abstract: A method and system for buoyant separation of a target constituent of a sample, the method comprising: at a process chamber, combining a volume of substrates having a first density with the sample, thereby producing a population of target-bound complexes comprising the target constituent bound to at least a portion of the volume of substrates; within the process chamber, physically separating the population of target-bound complexes from the sample based upon interaction between the volume of substrates and an applied force; aggregating the population of target-bound complexes at a collection region of the process chamber; extracting the population of target-bound complexes from the process chamber; and processing the target constituent from the population of target-bound complexes for further analysis.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2023Publication date: June 15, 2023Inventors: Brandon H. McNaughton, John G. Younger, Leo Ostruszka, Jonathan Roussey, Gene Parunak, Aaron Kehrer
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Publication number: 20230166291Abstract: A system for buoyant particle processing includes: a reaction vessel, a stirring mechanism, a set of one or more pumps, and a filter. The system can additionally or alternatively include a set of pathways and/or any other suitable component(s). A method for buoyant particle processing includes: stirring the contents of a reaction vessel; washing a set of buoyant particles; and filtering the contents of the reaction vessel. Additionally or alternatively, the method can include any or all of: preprocessing the set of buoyant particles; adding a set of inputs to the reaction vessel; washing the set of buoyant particles; repeating one or more; and/or any other suitable process(es).Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2023Publication date: June 1, 2023Inventors: Brandon H. McNaughton, Nadia Petlakh, John G. Younger, Greg Hermanson, Bill Hyun, Vanessa Kelchner
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Publication number: 20230064934Abstract: A system for buoyant separation includes a separation container. Additionally or alternatively, the system can include an automated instrument, one or more processing components, and/or any other components. A method for buoyant separation can include any or all of: manipulating the separation container; adding materials to the separation container; removing materials form the separation container; otherwise processing the separation container; and/or any other processes.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2022Publication date: March 2, 2023Inventors: Casey Wegner, William Lloyd, Brandon H. McNaughton, Brittany MacIntyre
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Patent number: 11583893Abstract: A system for buoyant particle processing includes: a reaction vessel, a stirring mechanism, a set of one or more pumps, and a filter. The system can additionally or alternatively include a set of pathways and/or any other suitable component(s). A method for buoyant particle processing includes: stirring the contents of a reaction vessel; washing a set of buoyant particles; and filtering the contents of the reaction vessel. Additionally or alternatively, the method can include any or all of: preprocessing the set of buoyant particles; adding a set of inputs to the reaction vessel; washing the set of buoyant particles; repeating one or more; and/or any other suitable process(es).Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2022Date of Patent: February 21, 2023Assignee: Akadeum Life Sciences, Inc.Inventors: Brandon H. McNaughton, Nadia Petlakh, John G. Younger, Greg Hermanson, Bill Hyun, Vanessa Kelchner
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Publication number: 20220176407Abstract: A system for buoyant particle processing includes: a reaction vessel, a stirring mechanism, a set of one or more pumps, and a filter. The system can additionally or alternatively include a set of pathways and/or any other suitable component(s). A method for buoyant particle processing includes: stirring the contents of a reaction vessel; washing a set of buoyant particles; and filtering the contents of the reaction vessel. Additionally or alternatively, the method can include any or all of: preprocessing the set of buoyant particles; adding a set of inputs to the reaction vessel; washing the set of buoyant particles; repeating one or more; and/or any other suitable process(es).Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2022Publication date: June 9, 2022Inventors: Brandon H. McNaughton, Nadia Petlakh, John G. Younger, Greg Hermanson, Bill Hyun, Vanessa Kelchner
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Publication number: 20220161158Abstract: A method and system for buoyant separation of a target constituent of a sample, the method comprising: at a process chamber, combining a volume of substrates having a first density with the sample, thereby producing a population of target-bound complexes comprising the target constituent bound to at least a portion of the volume of substrates; within the process chamber, physically separating the population of target-bound complexes from the sample based upon interaction between the volume of substrates and an applied force; aggregating the population of target-bound complexes at a collection region of the process chamber; extracting the population of target-bound complexes from the process chamber; and processing the target constituent from the population of target-bound complexes for further analysis.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2022Publication date: May 26, 2022Inventors: Brandon H. McNaughton, John G. Younger, Leo Ostruszka, Jonathan Roussey, Gene Parunak, Aaron Kehrer
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Patent number: 11291931Abstract: A method and system for buoyant separation of a target constituent of a sample, the method comprising: at a process chamber, combining a volume of substrates having a first density with the sample, thereby producing a population of target-bound complexes comprising the target constituent bound to at least a portion of the volume of substrates; within the process chamber, physically separating the population of target-bound complexes from the sample based upon interaction between the volume of substrates and an applied force; aggregating the population of target-bound complexes at a collection region of the process chamber; extracting the population of target-bound complexes from the process chamber; and processing the target constituent from the population of target-bound complexes for further analysis.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2018Date of Patent: April 5, 2022Assignee: Akadeum Life Sciences, Inc.Inventors: Brandon H. McNaughton, John G. Younger, Leo Ostruszka, Jonathan Roussey, Gene Parunak, Aaron Kehrer
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Publication number: 20210156772Abstract: Sandwich separation is based on forming a sandwich complex with a magnetic bead, buoyant bead, and a target. Once a sandwich formation is created, the sandwich can be separated using its dual physical properties, namely magnetism and buoyancy. Sandwich separation is highly specific, allows for removal of the beads that do not have any attached target, and reduces the number of background beads. Sandwich separation can also be used to allow for target detection in raw specimen. Also, improvement of detection capability is accomplished by performing AMBR measurements on a solid interface, where the rotational period speeds up and allows for dramatically reduced time-to-result.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2020Publication date: May 27, 2021Inventors: Brandon H. McNaughton, Paivo Kinnunen, John G. Younger
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Patent number: 10724930Abstract: Sandwich separation is based on forming a sandwich complex with a magnetic bead, buoyant bead, and a target. Once a sandwich formation is created, the sandwich can be separated using its dual physical properties, namely magnetism and buoyancy. Sandwich separation is highly specific, allows for removal of the beads that do not have any attached target, and reduces the number of background beads. Sandwich separation can also be used to allow for target detection in raw specimen. Also, improvement of detection capability is accomplished by performing AMBR measurements on a solid interface, where the rotational period speeds up and allows for dramatically reduced time-to-result.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2017Date of Patent: July 28, 2020Assignee: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGANInventors: Brandon H. McNaughton, Paivo Kinnunen, John G. Younger
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Publication number: 20200009614Abstract: A system for buoyant particle processing includes: a reaction vessel, a stirring mechanism, a set of one or more pumps, and a filter. The system can additionally or alternatively include a set of pathways and/or any other suitable component(s). A method for buoyant particle processing includes: stirring the contents of a reaction vessel; washing a set of buoyant particles; and filtering the contents of the reaction vessel. Additionally or alternatively, the method can include any or all of: preprocessing the set of buoyant particles; adding a set of inputs to the reaction vessel; washing the set of buoyant particles; repeating one or more; and/or any other suitable process(es).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2019Publication date: January 9, 2020Inventors: Brandon H. McNaughton, Nadia Petlakh, John G. Younger, Greg Hermanson, Bill Hyun, Vanessa Kelchner
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Patent number: 10195547Abstract: A method and system for buoyant separation of a target constituent of a sample, the method comprising: at a process chamber, combining a volume of substrates having a first density with the sample, thereby producing a population of target-bound complexes comprising the target constituent bound to at least a portion of the volume of substrates; within the process chamber, physically separating the population of target-bound complexes from the sample based upon interaction between the volume of substrates and an applied force; aggregating the population of target-bound complexes at a collection region of the process chamber; extracting the population of target-bound complexes from the process chamber; and processing the target constituent from the population of target-bound complexes for further analysis.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2015Date of Patent: February 5, 2019Assignee: Akadeum Life Sciences, Inc.Inventors: Brandon H. McNaughton, John G. Younger, Leo J. Ostruszka
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Publication number: 20180290077Abstract: A method and system for buoyant separation of a target constituent of a sample, the method comprising: at a process chamber, combining a volume of substrates having a first density with the sample, thereby producing a population of target-bound complexes comprising the target constituent bound to at least a portion of the volume of substrates; within the process chamber, physically separating the population of target-bound complexes from the sample based upon interaction between the volume of substrates and an applied force; aggregating the population of target-bound complexes at a collection region of the process chamber; extracting the population of target-bound complexes from the process chamber; and processing the target constituent from the population of target-bound complexes for further analysis.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2018Publication date: October 11, 2018Inventors: Brandon H. McNaughton, John G. Younger, Leo Ostruszka, Jonathan Roussey, Gene Parunak, Aaron Kehrer
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Publication number: 20180143112Abstract: Sandwich separation is based on forming a sandwich complex with a magnetic bead, buoyant bead, and a target. Once a sandwich formation is created, the sandwich can be separated using its dual physical properties, namely magnetism and buoyancy. Sandwich separation is highly specific, allows for removal of the beads that do not have any attached target, and reduces the number of background beads. Sandwich separation can also be used to allow for target detection in raw specimen. Also, improvement of detection capability is accomplished by performing AMBR measurements on a solid interface, where the rotational period speeds up and allows for dramatically reduced time-to-result.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2017Publication date: May 24, 2018Inventors: Brandon H. McNaughton, Paivo Kinnunen, John G. Younger
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Patent number: 9816993Abstract: Identification, quantification and characterization of biological micro- and nano-systems is enabled by magnetically spinning these natural, non-magnetic systems with the aid of induced magnetization. Biofriendly magnetic micro- and nano-labels enable magnetorotation in extremely weak electromagnetic fields. The spinning of these micromotors can be observed by a simple, CD-like, optical tracking system. The spinning frequency response enables real-time monitoring of single (cancer) cell morphology, with sub-microscopic resolution, yielding previously undeterminable information. Likewise, it enables super-low detection limits for any (cancer) biomarker.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2012Date of Patent: November 14, 2017Assignee: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGANInventors: Raoul Kopelman, Remy Elbez, Ariel Hecht, Brandon H. McNaughton
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Patent number: 9797817Abstract: Sandwich separation is based on forming a sandwich complex with a magnetic bead, buoyant bead, and a target. Once a sandwich formation is created, the sandwich can be separated using its dual physical properties, namely magnetism and buoyancy. Sandwich separation is highly specific, allows for removal of the beads that do not have any attached target, and reduces the number of background beads. Sandwich separation can also be used to allow for target detection in raw specimen. Also, improvement of detection capability is accomplished by performing AMBR measurements on a solid interface, where the rotational period speeds up and allows for dramatically reduced time-to-result.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2013Date of Patent: October 24, 2017Assignee: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGANInventors: Brandon H. McNaughton, Paivo Kinnunen, John G. Younger
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Publication number: 20160167061Abstract: A method and system for buoyant separation of a target constituent of a sample, the method comprising: at a process chamber, combining a volume of substrates having a first density with the sample, thereby producing a population of target-bound complexes comprising the target constituent bound to at least a portion of the volume of substrates; within the process chamber, physically separating the population of target-bound complexes from the sample based upon interaction between the volume of substrates and an applied force; aggregating the population of target-bound complexes at a collection region of the process chamber; extracting the population of target-bound complexes from the process chamber; and processing the target constituent from the population of target-bound complexes for further analysis.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2015Publication date: June 16, 2016Inventors: Brandon H. McNaughton, John G. Younger, Leo J. Ostruszka