Patents by Inventor Cedric Hurth
Cedric Hurth 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: 20230142816Abstract: The disclosure describes an integrated fluid sample test strip comprising: an inlet for receiving solutions comprising a fluid sample and a substrate solution, the inlet comprising a retention valve for temporarily retaining each solution to thereby reduce air flow through the valve; a reaction chamber to receive the solutions via the retention valve, the chamber functionalized with bioreceptor(s); a capillary pump to receive from the reaction chamber the solution(s), the pump comprising vent hole(s); a test chamber to receive the substrate solution from the reaction chamber, the test chamber comprising test electrodes for a biosensing test of the substrate solution; a hydrophobic vent hole coupled to the test chamber to allow a flow of solution from the reaction chamber into the test chamber when the vent hole is unsealed and to allow a flow of solution from the reaction chamber to the capillary pump when the vent hole is sealed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2021Publication date: May 11, 2023Inventors: Nikolaos VASILAKIS, Richard WHITE, Stefano BORINI, Cedric HURTH
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Patent number: 11221966Abstract: Provided herein are biological information pattern (BIP) arrays and related methods for reading out information stored in a biological medium. In this manner, encoded digital information in biomolecular medium can be used as a high data density storage medium that may be read-out and accessed in a label-free manner.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2019Date of Patent: January 11, 2022Assignees: Arizona Board of Regents on Behalf of The University of Arizona, Whitespace Enterprise CorporationInventors: Frederic Zenhausern, Cedric Hurth
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Publication number: 20190370188Abstract: Provided herein are biological information pattern (BIP) arrays and related methods for reading out information stored in a biological medium. In this manner, encoded digital information in biomolecular medium can be used as a high data density storage medium that may be read-out and accessed in a label-free manner.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2019Publication date: December 5, 2019Inventors: Frederic Zenhausern, Cedric Hurth
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Publication number: 20180257077Abstract: Instruments, devices and methods of analysis are provided which fully integrate a significant number of process steps in a continuous operation. Accurate positioning and full contact between components is also provided by the relative movement the designs allow. An effect interface between a low cost disposable cartridge or device and the instrument to process it is also detailed.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2018Publication date: September 13, 2018Inventors: Frederic ZENHAUSERN, Alan NORDQUIST, Ralf LENIGK, Cedric HURTH, Jianing YANG, Xiaojia CHEN, John LEE-EDGHILL, Nina MORAN, Andrew HOPWOOD, Pieris KOUMI
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Publication number: 20170087553Abstract: A method and device structure are provided which enable an archive sample to be collected and detached relative to a device within which a series of processes, such as PCR are being provided. A chamber structure and method of use are provided in which a controlled and precise volume is obtained by control of the relative resistance to flow through various channels.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2016Publication date: March 30, 2017Inventors: Frederic ZENHAUSERN, Alan NORDQUIST, Ralf LENIGK, Cedric HURTH, Jianing YANG, Xiaojia CHEN, Matthew ESTES, John LEE-EDGHILL, Nina MORAN, Andrew HOPWOOD, Pieris KOUMI, Zhi CAI
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Publication number: 20160243542Abstract: An apparatus for processing a sample, circuit board suited to use in such an apparatus and a method of processing in which the apparatus has alignment features to assist in aligning the circuit board and a sample cartridge in the correct position relative to one another. In this way, the plurality of sections for processing a sample in the cartridge are positioned against a plurality of elements, such as a heater for heating the sample cartridge or an electrical contact (EP1-EP4) for powering features on the sample cartridge, correctly and can operate independently of one another.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2015Publication date: August 25, 2016Inventors: Stan SMITH, Brett DUANE, Cedric HURTH, David NGUYEN, Amol SURVE, Ralf LENIGK, Frederic ZENHAUSERN
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Publication number: 20160187293Abstract: An electrophoresis device where the end of the electrophoresis channel has a part that extends vertically. The electrophoresis channel includes a first access port at one end of the channel and a second port at the other end of the channel, which are in the same horizontal plane. In this way, there is a less than 0.1% hydrostatic pressure differential between two ports and the performance of the device is improved.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2012Publication date: June 30, 2016Applicants: The Arizona Board of Regents acting for and on behalf of University of Arizona, BioAccelInventors: Frederic ZENHAUSERN, Alan NORDQUIST, Ralf LENIGK, Cedric HURTH, Jianing YANG, Xiaojia CHEN, Matthew ESTES, John LEE-EDGHILL, Nina MORAN, Andrew HOPWOOD, Pieris KOUMI
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Publication number: 20160168623Abstract: A method of analysing a sample includes providing a first part of the sample and a second part of the sample. A first analysis is conducted on the first part of the sample and the results of the first analysis are considered. A second analysis is conducted on the second part of the sample, the second analysis being conducted according to a procedure using a value for each of one or more characteristics of the procedure. The consideration of the results of the first analysis is used to determine whether the value for one or more of the characteristics of the procedure is changed to a different value. The second analysis is started before the results of the first analysis are obtained.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2015Publication date: June 16, 2016Inventors: Frederic ZENHAUSERN, Alan NORDQUIST, Ralf LENIGK, Cedric HURTH, Andrew HOPWOOD, Pieris KOUMI, Gill TULLY
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Patent number: 9176094Abstract: An apparatus (11) for processing a sample, circuit board (8008) suited to use in such an apparatus and a method of processing are provided in which the apparatus (11) is provided with alignment features to assist in provided the circuit board and a sample cartridge (9) in the correct position relative to one another. In this way, the plurality of sections for processing a sample in the cartridge (9) are positioned against a plurality of elements, such as a heater (4) for heating the sample cartridge (9) or an electrical contact (EP1-EP4) for powering features on the sample cartridge (9), correctly and can operate independently of one another.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2011Date of Patent: November 3, 2015Assignees: WHITESPACE ENTERPRISE CORPORATION, THE ARIZONA BOARD OF REGENTSInventors: Stan Smith, Brett Duane, Cedric Hurth, David Nguyen, Amol Surve, Ralf Lenigk, Frederic Zenhausern
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Publication number: 20140186841Abstract: A method, system, and apparatus for analysis of a biological sample includes receiving the sample, wherein the sample includes deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA), lysing the sample to obtain access to the DNA included in the sample, purifying the DNA in the sample to isolate the DNA from other components in the sample, amplifying the DNA, separating fragments of the amplified DNA, detecting the separated fragments using laser induced fluorescence, based on the detecting, generating a profile of the DNA in the received sample, comparing the generated profile with profiles of DNA stored in a database, and upon determining that the generated profile matches one of the stored profiles, identifying the source from which the stored profile was obtained, wherein the receiving, lysing, purifying, amplifying, and detecting are performed on corresponding portions of a microfluidic device, and wherein transporting the sample and the DNA to the portions of the microfluidic device and enabling the lysing, purifying, amplifying,Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2013Publication date: July 3, 2014Inventors: Frederic ZENHAUSERN, Ralf LENIGK, Jianing YANG, Zhi CAI, Alan NORDQUIST, Stanley D. SMITH, David MAGGIANO, Glen MCCARTY, Mrinalini PRASAD, Karem LINAN, Baiju THOMAS, Edward OLAYA, Cedric HURTH, Darryl COX, Mark RICHARD
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Publication number: 20140178938Abstract: A method and device structure are provided which enable an archive sample to be collected and detached relative to a device within which a series of processes, such as PCR are being provided. A chamber structure and method of use are provided in which a controlled and precise volume is obtained by control of the relative resistance to flow through various channels.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2013Publication date: June 26, 2014Inventors: Frederic ZENHAUSERN, Alan NORDQUIST, Ralf LENIGK, Cedric HURTH, Jianing YANG, Xiaojia CHEN, Matthew ESTES, John LEE-EDGHILL, Nina MORAN, Andrew HOPWOOD, Pieris KOUMI, Zhi CAI
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Publication number: 20140116121Abstract: Instruments, devices and methods of analysis are provided which fully integrate a significant number of process steps in a continuous operation. Accurate positioning and full contact between components is also provided by the relative movement the designs allow. An effect interface between a low cost disposable cartridge or device and the instrument to process it is also detailed.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 3, 2014Publication date: May 1, 2014Applicant: BioAccelInventors: Frederic ZENHAUSERN, Alan NORDQUIST, Ralf LENIGK, Cedric HURTH, Jianing YANG, Xiaojia CHEN, John LEE-EDGHILL, Nina MORAN, Andrew HOPWOOD, Pieris KOUMI
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Patent number: 8640555Abstract: Instruments, devices and methods of analysis are provided which fully integrate a significant number of process steps in a continuous operation. Accurate positioning and full contact between components is also provided by the relative movement the designs allow. An effect interface between a low cost disposable cartridge or device and the instrument to process it is also detailed.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2010Date of Patent: February 4, 2014Assignee: BioAccelInventors: Frederic Zenhausern, Alan Nordquist, Ralf Lenigk, Cedric Hurth, Jianing Yang, Xiaojia Chen, John Lee-Edghill, Nina Moran, Andrew Hopwood, Pieris Koumi
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Publication number: 20130341191Abstract: An apparatus (11) for processing a sample, circuit board (8008) suited to use in such an apparatus and a method of processing are provided in which the apparatus (11) is provided with alignment features to assist in provided the circuit board and a sample cartridge (9) in the correct position relative to one another. In this way, the plurality of sections for processing a sample in the cartridge (9) are positioned against a plurality of elements, such as a heater (4) for heating the sample cartridge (9) or an electrical contact (EP1-EP4) for powering features on the sample cartridge (9), correctly and can operate independently of one another.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2011Publication date: December 26, 2013Applicant: FORENSIC SCIENCE SERVICE LIMITEDInventors: Stan Smith, Brett Duane, Cedric Hurth, David Nguyen, Amol Surve, Ralf Lenigk, Frederic Zenhausen
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Publication number: 20130323737Abstract: A method and system for analysing a sample are provided, wherein one or more process steps and/or sample processors are provided separately from the instrument, for instance a sample receiving step and sample preparation step and sample extraction step and sample retention step and/or purification step and washing step and elution step, and one or more process steps and/or sample processors provided by the instrument as an integrated set, the one or more process steps and/or sample processors provided by the instrument including a sample receiving step and amplification step and denaturing step and investigation step and detection step and results analysis step and results output step. Other combinations of the split in location of the steps are possible. The optimisation of the split allows the accurate processing by a cartridge based instrument of the sample, whilst fully interfacing with a variety of sample collection and/or preparation approaches.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 10, 2011Publication date: December 5, 2013Applicant: BIOACCELInventors: Frederic Zenhausern, Alan Nordquist, Ralf Lenigk, Cedric Hurth, Jianing Yang, Xiaojia Chen, Matthew Estes, John Lee-Edghill, Nina Moran, Andrew Hopwood, Pieris Koumi
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Publication number: 20130137103Abstract: A method of analysing a sample includes providing a first part of the sample and a second part of the sample. A first analysis is conducted on the first part of the sample and the results of the first analysis are considered. A second analysis is conducted on the second part of the sample, the second analysis being conducted according to a procedure using a value for each of one or more characteristics of the procedure. The consideration of the results of the first analysis is used to determine whether the value for one or more of the characteristics of the procedure is changed to a different value. The second analysis is started before the results of the first analysis are obtained.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2012Publication date: May 30, 2013Applicant: BioAccelInventors: Frederic Zenhausern, Alan Nordquist, Ralf Lenigk, Cedric Hurth, Andrew Hopwood, Pieris Koumi, Gill Tully
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Publication number: 20130130365Abstract: A method of analysis, instrument for analysis and device for use in such an instrument are provided, which perform a number of processes need to reach a useful result in the context of a wide variety of samples. The sequence of those processes being optimised. A device, instrument using the device and method of use are also provided which offer reliable performance of a heating based process, with minimal condensation and/or sample loss issues.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2012Publication date: May 23, 2013Inventors: Frederic ZENHAUSERN, Alan NORDQUIST, Ralf LENIGK, Cedric HURTH, Jianing YANG, Xiaojia CHEN, Matthew ESTES, John LEE-EDGHILL, Nina MORAN, Andrew HOPWOOD, Pieris KOUMI
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Publication number: 20130073221Abstract: Techniques for identifying a composition of a target fluid using a set of vectors representing known residue patterns for a two or more fluids including said target fluid is provided. An exemplary method includes storing one or more digital measurements of residue for the target fluid, extracting one or more descriptive features from the measurements; and processing descriptive features to identify the composition of the target fluid. The processing includes using a machine learning algorithm trained with data linking residue morphology to fluid composition. A distance between a vector representing said one or more descriptive features and said set of vectors representing known residue patterns is determined, and a residue is assigned to one or more of the known residue patterns.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2012Publication date: March 21, 2013Inventors: Daniel Attinger, Frederic Zenhausern, Cedric Hurth, Shih-Fu Chang, Zhenguo Li
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Publication number: 20120082985Abstract: A method, system, and apparatus for analysis of a biological sample includes receiving the sample, wherein the sample includes deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA), lysing the sample to obtain access to the DNA included in the sample, purifying the DNA in the sample to isolate the DNA from other components in the sample, amplifying the DNA, separating fragments of the amplified DNA, detecting the separated fragments using laser induced fluorescence, based on the detecting, generating a profile of the DNA in the received sample, comparing the generated profile with profiles of DNA stored in a database, and upon determining that the generated profile matches one of the stored profiles, identifying the source from which the stored profile was obtained, wherein the receiving, lysing, purifying, amplifying, and detecting are performed on corresponding portions of a microfluidic device, and wherein transporting the sample and the DNA to the portions of the microfluidic device and enabling the lysing, purifying, amplifying,Type: ApplicationFiled: August 11, 2008Publication date: April 5, 2012Inventors: Frederic Zenhausern, Ralf Lenigk, Jianing Yang, Zhi Cai, Alan Nordquist, Stanley D. Smith, David Maggiano, Mrinalini Prasad, Karem Linan, Edward Olaya, Baiju Thomas, Cedric Hurth, Darryl Cox, Mark Richard, Glen Mccarty
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Publication number: 20110100101Abstract: Instruments, devices and methods of analysis are provided which fully integrate a significant number of process steps in a continuous operation. Accurate positioning and full contact between components is also provided by the relative movement the designs allow. An effect interface between a low cost disposable cartridge or device and the instrument to process it is also detailed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2010Publication date: May 5, 2011Inventors: Frederic Zenhausern, Alan Nordquist, Ralf Lenigk, Cedric Hurth, Jianing Yang, Xiaojia Chen, John Lee-Edghill, Nina Moran, Andrew Hopwood, Pieris Koumi