Patents by Inventor Charles M. Clinton

Charles M. Clinton 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).

  • ASSAY APPARATUSES, METHODS AND REAGENTS
    Publication number: 20190277855
    Abstract: We describe apparatuses, systems, method, reagents, and kits for conducting assays as well as process for their preparation. They are particularly well suited for conducting automated sampling, sample preparation, and analysis in a multi-well plate assay format. For example, they may be used for automated analysis of particulates in air and/or liquid samples derived therefrom in environmental monitoring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2019
    Publication date: September 12, 2019
    Inventors: Charles M. CLINTON, Eli N. GLEZER, Bandele JEFFREY-COKER, Sandor L. KOVACS, Sudeep M. KUMAR, George SIGAL, Carl STEVENS, Michael VOCK
  • Replaceable detection module
    Patent number: 10337999
    Abstract: We describe a detection module useful with an apparatus and/or system for conducting luminescence assays, and a kit, a system, an apparatus, and a method incorporating the detection module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Assignee: MESO SCALE TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Charles M. Clinton, Jacob N. Wohlstadter
  • CONTINUOUS INTERLEAVED PROCESS FOR CONDUCTING AN ASSAY IN A MULTI-WELL PLATE
    Publication number: 20190187060
    Abstract: We describe apparatuses, systems, method, reagents, and kits for conducting assays as well as process for their preparation. They are particularly well suited for conducting automated sampling, sample preparation, and analysis in a multi-well plate assay format. For example, they may be used for automated analysis of particulates in air and/or liquid samples derived therefrom in environmental monitoring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2019
    Publication date: June 20, 2019
    Inventors: Charles M. CLINTON, Eli N. GLEZER, Sharon WEST, George SIGAL, Carl STEVENS, Michael L. VOCK
  • Assay apparatuses, methods and reagents
    Patent number: 10302649
    Abstract: We describe apparatuses, systems, method, reagents, and kits for conducting assays as well as process for their preparation. They are particularly well suited for conducting automated sampling, sample preparation, and analysis in a multi-well plate assay format. For example, they may be used for automated analysis of particulates in air and/or liquid samples derived therefrom in environmental monitoring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2019
    Assignee: Meso Scale Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Charles M. Clinton, Eli N. Glezer, Bandele Jeffrey-Coker, Sandor L. Kovacs, Sudeep M. Kumar, George Sigal, Carl Stevens, Michael Vock
  • Assay apparatuses, methods and reagants
    Patent number: 10281678
    Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, method, reagents, and kits for conducting assays as well as process for their preparation are described. They are particularly well suited for conducting automated analysis in a multi-well plate assay format.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2019
    Assignee: Meso Scale Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Ian Chamberlin, Charles M. Clinton, Eli N. Glezer, Bandele Jeffrey-Coker, Manish Kochar, Sandor Kovacs, D. T. Le, Aaron Leimkuehler, George Sigal, Leo Tabakin, Jon Willoughby
  • Continuous interleaved process for conducting an assay in a multi-well plate
    Patent number: 10203286
    Abstract: We describe a method for conducting an assay in a multi-well assay plate using an apparatus comprising a light detection subsystem, a liquid handling subsystem, and a plate handling subsystem. This is particularly well suited for conducting automated sampling, sample preparation, and analysis in a multi-well plate assay format. For example, it may be used for automated analysis of particulates in air and/or liquid samples derived therefrom in environmental monitoring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2019
    Assignee: Meso Scale Diagnostics, LLC
    Inventors: Charles M. Clinton, Eli N. Glezer, Sharon West, George Sigal, Carl Stevens, Michael L. Vock
  • DETECTION MODULE
    Publication number: 20160238536
    Abstract: We describe a detection module useful with an apparatus and/or system for conducting luminescence assays, and a kit, a system, an apparatus, and a method incorporating the detection module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2016
    Publication date: August 18, 2016
    Inventors: Charles M. CLINTON, Jacob N. WOHLSTADTER
  • Replaceable detection module and an apparatus for conducting luminescence assays
    Patent number: 9322783
    Abstract: We describe a detection module used in an apparatus (and a system of the apparatus and the detection module) for conducting luminescence assays in multi-well plates, wherein the detection module includes a housing comprising a light detector and a control board. The apparatus and detection module each include engagement elements that align and engage the detection module with the apparatus in the system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2016
    Assignee: MESO SCALE TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Charles M. Clinton, Jacob N. Wohlstadter
  • ASSAY INFORMATION MANAGEMENT METHODS AND DEVICES
    Publication number: 20160012208
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods, devices and systems for associating assay information with an assay consumable used in a biological assay. Provided are assay systems and associated consumables, wherein the assay system includes a reader adapted to read/erase/write information from/to an assay consumable identifier associated with the assay consumable. Various types of assay information are described, as well as methods of using such information in the conduct of an assay by an assay system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2015
    Publication date: January 14, 2016
    Applicant: MESO SCALE TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Charles M. Clinton, Xinri Cong, Eli N. Glezer, Sudeep Kumar, Carl Stevens, Michael Vock, Jon S. Willoughby
  • Modular assay plates, reader systems and methods for test measurements
    Patent number: 8845963
    Abstract: Luminescence test measurements are conducted using an assay module having integrated electrodes with a reader apparatus adapted to receive assay modules, induce luminescence, preferably electrode induced luminescence, in the wells or assay regions of the assay modules and measure the induced luminescence.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Assignee: Meso Scale Technologies, LLC.
    Inventors: Eli N. Glezer, Kent Johnson, Bandele Jeffrey-Coker, Alan Kishbaugh, Charles M. Clinton
  • Assay Apparatuses, Methods and Reagants
    Publication number: 20140191109
    Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, method, reagents, and kits for conducting assays as well as process for their preparation are described. They are particularly well suited for conducting automated analysis in a multi-well plate assay format.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2014
    Publication date: July 10, 2014
    Inventors: Ian Chamberlin, Charles M. Clinton, Eli N. Glezer, Bandele Jeffrey-Coker, Manish Kochar, Sandor Kovacs, D.T. Le, Aaron Leimkuehler, George Sigal, Leo Tabakin, Jon Willoughby
  • MODULAR ASSAY PLATES, READER SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TEST MEASUREMENTS
    Publication number: 20130203620
    Abstract: Luminescence test measurements are conducted using an assay module having integrated electrodes with a reader apparatus adapted to receive assay modules, induce luminescence, preferably electrode induced luminescence, in the wells or assay regions of the assay modules and measure the induced luminescence.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2013
    Publication date: August 8, 2013
    Applicant: Meso Scale Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Eli N. Glezer, Kent Johnson, Bandele Jeffrey-Coker, Alan Kishbaugh, Charles M. Clinton
  • ASSAY APPARATUSES, METHODS AND REAGENTS
    Publication number: 20120195800
    Abstract: We describe apparatuses, systems, method, reagents, and kits for conducting assays as well as process for their preparation. They are particularly well suited for conducting automated sampling, sample preparation, and analysis in a multi-well plate assay format. For example, they may be used for automated analysis of particulates in air and/or liquid samples derived therefrom in environmental monitoring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2011
    Publication date: August 2, 2012
    Inventors: Charles M. Clinton, Eli N. Glezer, Bandele Jeffrey-Coker, Sandor L. Kovacs, Sudeep M. Kumar, George Sigal, Carl Stevens, Michael Vock
  • ASSAY APPARATUSES, METHODS AND REAGENTS
    Publication number: 20110256630
    Abstract: We describe apparatuses, systems, method, reagents, and kits for conducting assays as well as process for their preparation. They are particularly well suited for conducting automated sampling, sample preparation, and analysis in a multi-well plate assay format. For example, they may be used for automated analysis of particulates in air and/or liquid samples derived therefrom in environmental monitoring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2011
    Publication date: October 20, 2011
    Inventor: Charles M. CLINTON
  • Detection module
    Publication number: 20110220777
    Abstract: We describe a detection module useful with an apparatus and/or system for conducting luminescence assays.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2011
    Publication date: September 15, 2011
    Applicant: Meso Scale Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Charles M. Clinton, Jacob N. Wohlstadter
  • Assay Apparatuses, Consumables and Methods
    Publication number: 20110143947
    Abstract: We describe apparatuses, method, reagents, and kits for conducting assays as well as process for their preparation. They are particularly well suited for conducting automated sampling, sample preparation, and analysis in a multi-well plate assay format. For example, they may be used for automated analysis of liquid samples in a clinical point of care setting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2010
    Publication date: June 16, 2011
    Applicant: MESO SCALE TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Ian Chamberlin, Charles M. Clinton, Eli N. Glezer, Bandele Jeffrey-Coker, Manish Kochar, Sandor Kovacs, DT Le, Aaron Leimkuehler, Greg Pinckney, Kristian Roth, George Sigal, Fei Yin
  • ASSAY APPARATUSES, METHODS AND REAGENTS
    Publication number: 20110020178
    Abstract: We describe apparatuses, systems, method, reagents, and kits for conducting assays as well as process for their preparation. They are particularly well suited for conducting automated sampling, sample preparation, and analysis in a multi-well plate assay format. For example, they may be used for automated analysis of particulates in air and/or liquid samples derived therefrom in environmental monitoring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2010
    Publication date: January 27, 2011
    Applicant: Meso Scale Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Charles M. Clinton, Eli N. Glezer, Sharon West, George Sigal, Carl Stevens, Michael L. Vock
  • Assay Information Management Methods and Devices
    Publication number: 20110022331
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods, devices and systems for associating assay information with an assay consumable used in a biological assay. Provided are assay systems and associated consumables, wherein the assay system includes a reader adapted to read/erase/write information from/to an assay consumable identifier associated with the assay consumable. Various types of assay information are described, as well as methods of using such information in the conduct of an assay by an assay system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2010
    Publication date: January 27, 2011
    Applicant: MESO SCALE TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Charles M. Clinton, Xinri Cong, Eli N. Glezer, Sudeep Kumar, Carl Stevens, Michael Vock, Jon S. Willoughby
  • Instrument
    Patent number: D705437
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Assignee: Meso Scale Technologies, LLC.
    Inventors: Ian Chamberlin, Charles M. Clinton, Eli N. Glezer, Manish Kochar, Sandor Kovacs, Aaron Leimkuehler, Rodger Darin Osborne, Jacob N. Wohlstadter
  • Instrument
    Patent number: D721184
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2015
    Assignee: Meso Scale Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Ian Chamberlin, Charles M. Clinton, Eli N. Glezer, Manish Kochar, Sandor Kovacs, Aaron Leimkuehler, Rodger Darin Osborne, Jacob N. Wohlstadter