Patents by Inventor Christopher Somogyi

Christopher Somogyi 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).

  • Publication number: 20240035725
    Abstract: A method for forming crystallized forms of water is provided. Water is maintained in a container. A field is applied to the water, and the water is maintained in liquid form at a below freezing temperature via the applied field. Movement of the water in liquid form is created out of the container and ice is formed from the water upon the movement from the container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2022
    Publication date: February 1, 2024
    Inventors: Krishnan Thyagarajan, Christopher Somogyi
  • Publication number: 20240034497
    Abstract: A contact interfacing conductive receptacle is provided. The contact interfacing conductive receptacle includes a housing sized to receive an object including water. The housing includes one or more non-transfer material pieces and two or more transfer material pieces. Each transfer material piece is configured to provide conductivity and provides a field to a different portion of the object. The transfer material pieces are integrated with the non-transfer material pieces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2022
    Publication date: February 1, 2024
    Inventors: Krishnan Thyagarajan, Christopher Somogyi, Sean Emerson Doris
  • Publication number: 20240035015
    Abstract: A feedback system that identifies characteristics of one or more cells being grown on a metasurface and utilizes the characteristics to initiate and adjust a field applied to the metasurface to control adhesion of the cells to and from the metasurface. The metasurface includes a plurality of structures whose resonances (localized or non-localized) have a wavelength range of 250 nm-3 microns. In one embodiment, the system leverages machine learning to automatically identify characteristics of the one or more cells or the metasurface and adjust the parameters of the field based on the characteristics. Sensors are utilized during the application of the field to monitor characteristics of the one or more cells or the metasurface and parameters of the field. Based on the measurements, parameters of the field can be adjusted to achieve the desired effect on the detachment of the cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2022
    Publication date: February 1, 2024
    Inventors: Krishnan Thyagarajan, Christopher Somogyi
  • Publication number: 20240032551
    Abstract: A feedback-based device for nucleation control is provided. A supercooling tray is sized to hold an object. Field generators include at least one magnet or transducer positioned with respect to the supercooling tray and a pair of electrodes located on opposite sides of the supercooling tray. One or more feedback sensors are configured to determine characteristics of the object at one or more spatial locations at multiple time points and each feedback sensor includes one of a reflectivity, electrical, acoustic, or hyperspectral sensor. A controller is configured to determine supercooling parameters based on the characteristics determined at the multiple time points and to control application of a field directed at the object by the field generators based on the supercooling parameter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2022
    Publication date: February 1, 2024
    Inventors: Krishnan Thyagarajan, Christopher Somogyi
  • Publication number: 20240035714
    Abstract: A method for feedback-based supercooling. One or more composition characteristics of an object are identified. A value for the identified composition characteristics are determined. One or more parameters are determined for one or more fields, including electromagmentic, magnetic or electric fields based on the determined values for one or more of the identified composition characteristics. The object is supercooled by applying the fields to the object using the parameters. One or more of the composition characteristics or characteristics of the field are monitored during application of the fields via at least one feedback sensor and one or more of the parameters for the field are adjusted based on the monitored composition characteristics or field characteristics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2022
    Publication date: February 1, 2024
    Inventors: Krishnan Thyagarajan, Christopher Somogyi
  • Publication number: 20240036528
    Abstract: A system and method for feedback-based beverage supercooling is provided. An object is identified as a liquid beverage. Cooling is applied to the beverage. The beverage reaches a temperature in a range of ?1° C. and ?20° C. and maintains a liquid form. The beverage maintains a liquid form via at least one field applied to the beverage. The field is adjusted based on a change in characteristics of the beverage to maintain the liquid form.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2022
    Publication date: February 1, 2024
    Inventors: Krishnan Thyagarajan, Christopher Somogyi
  • Publication number: 20240036404
    Abstract: A feedback system that identifies characteristics of an object and utilizes the characteristics to initiate and adjust a field applied to the object is provided. The system includes an array of array phase elements made of metamaterials that allow precise shaping of the field to be applied to a particular portion of an object based on characteristics of the object, including location and thickness of the object. Sensors are utilized during supercooling to monitor a condition of the object being supercooled. Specifically, characteristics of the object are measured at different points, areas, or volumes on the object and the measurements are used to determine whether supercooling (or another desired result) is being achieved or whether the object is starting to freeze. Based on the measurements, parameters of the field can be adjusted to ensure supercooling of the object without freezing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2022
    Publication date: February 1, 2024
    Inventors: Krishnan Thyagarajan, Christopher Somogyi
  • Publication number: 20240036021
    Abstract: A feedback-based system and method that identifies characteristics of one or more cells and utilizes the characteristics to initiate and adjust a field applied to the one or more cells to control the cells' functioning and motility is provided. Machine learning can be leveraged to automatically identify characteristics of the one or more cells and adjust the parameters of the field based on the characteristics. Sensors are utilized during the application of the field to monitor characteristics of the one or more cells and parameters of the field. Specifically, characteristics of at least some of the cells are measured at different points, and the measurements are used to determine whether the desired effect has been achieved or whether unintended consequences are taking place. Based on the measurements, parameters of the field can be adjusted to achieve the desired effect on cell functioning, cell motility, or both.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2022
    Publication date: February 1, 2024
    Inventors: Krishnan Thyagarajan, Christopher Somogyi
  • Publication number: 20240033701
    Abstract: A feedback system that identifies characteristics of a colloid and utilizes the characteristics to initiate and adjust a field applied to the colloid is provided. In one embodiment, the system leverages machine learning to automatically identify a condition of the colloid and adjust the supercooling parameters. Sensors are utilized during supercooling to monitor a condition of the colloid being supercooled. Specifically, characteristics of the colloid are measured at different points, areas, or volumes on the colloid and the measurements are used to determine whether supercooling is being achieved or whether the colloid is starting to freeze or undergoing another undesirable phase change. Based on the measurements, parameters of the field can be adjusted to ensure supercooling of the colloid without freezing or causing another undesirable phase change. When phase change is desired, rate of phase change can be controlled to achieve desired characteristics of the colloid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2022
    Publication date: February 1, 2024
    Inventors: Krishnan Thyagarajan, Christopher Somogyi
  • Publication number: 20150065645
    Abstract: Hyperuniformly disordered structures (HUDS) as colorants for use in paints, dyes, and methods for manufacturing the same. Applications of HUDS made via the processes and methods described herein include almost any application involving light, from photovoltaics and light emitters to optical sensors, optical communications devices, optical filters, distance-measuring, tracking, and other applications. The techniques may also be applied to selectively reflect colors outside the visible spectrum, including infra-red or ultra-violet wavelengths.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2014
    Publication date: March 5, 2015
    Inventors: Ruth Ann Mullen, Christopher Somogyi
  • Patent number: 8734823
    Abstract: Devices, methods, and systems are described for administration to at least one biological tissue of at least one device including at least one altered microorganism. In an embodiment, the altered microorganism includes at least one nucleic acid construct encoding at least one therapeutic agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2014
    Assignee: The Invention Science Fund I, LLC
    Inventors: Dario G. Amodei, Mahalaxmi Gita Bangera, Xiaoyan Robert Bao, Anna Bershteyn, Brett Bethke, Philip A. Eckhoff, Kevin Michael Esvelt, Kyle B. Gustafson, Edward K. Y. Jung, William Michael Kaminsky, Jordin T. Kare, Lily Yvonne Kim, Eric C. Leuthardt, Erez Lieberman, Ankur Moitra, Christopher Somogyi, Clarence T. Tegreene, Lowell L. Wood, Jr., Jeremiah James Zartman
  • Patent number: 8682619
    Abstract: Devices, methods, and systems are described for administration to at least one biological tissue of at least one device including at least one altered microorganism. In an embodiment, the altered microorganism includes at least one nucleic acid construct encoding at least one therapeutic agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2014
    Assignee: The Invention Science Fund I, LLC
    Inventors: Dario G. Amodei, Mahalaxmi Gita Bangera, Xiaoyan Robert Bao, Anna Bershteyn, Brett Bethke, Philip A. Eckhoff, Kevin Michael Esvelt, Kyle B. Gustafson, Edward K. Y. Jung, William Michael Kaminsky, Jordin T. Kare, Lily Yvonne Kim, Eric C. Leuthardt, Erez Lieberman, Ankur Moitra, Christopher Somogyi, Clarence T. Tegreene, Lowell L. Wood, Jr., Jeremiah James Zartman
  • Publication number: 20110172826
    Abstract: Devices, methods, and systems are described for administration to at least one biological tissue of at least one device including at least one altered microorganism. In an embodiment, the altered microorganism includes at least one nucleic acid construct encoding at least one therapeutic agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2010
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Inventors: Dario G. Amodei, Mahalaxmi Gita Bangera, Xiaoyan Robert Bao, Anna Bershteyn, Brett Bethke, Philip A. Eckhoff, Kevin Michael Esvelt, Kyle Gustafson, Edward K.Y. Jung, William Michael Kaminsky, Jordin T. Kare, Lily Yvonne Kim, Eric C. Leuthardt, Erez Lieberman, Ankur Moitra, Christopher Somogyi, Clarence T. Tegreene, Lowell L. Wood, JR., Jeremiah James Zartman
  • Publication number: 20110027181
    Abstract: Devices, methods, and systems are described for administration to at least one biological tissue of at least one device including at least one altered microorganism. In an embodiment, the altered microorganism includes at least one nucleic acid construct encoding at least one therapeutic agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2010
    Publication date: February 3, 2011
    Inventors: Dario G. Amodei, Mahalaxmi Gita Bangera, Xiaoyan Robert Bao, Anna Bershteyn, Brett Bethke, Philip A. Eckhoff, Kevin Michael Esvelt, Kyle B. Gustafson, Edward K.Y. Jung, William Michael Kaminsky, Jordin T. Kare, Lily Yvonne Kim, Eric C. Leuthardt, Erez Lieberman, Ankur Moitra, Christopher Somogyi, Clarence T. Tegreene, Lowell L. Wood, JR., Jeremiah James Zartman
  • Publication number: 20110028945
    Abstract: Devices, methods, and systems are described for administration to at least one biological tissue of at least one device including at least one altered microorganism. In an embodiment, the altered microorganism includes at least one nucleic acid construct encoding at least one therapeutic agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2010
    Publication date: February 3, 2011
    Inventors: Dario G. Amodei, Mahalaxmi Gita Bangera, Xiaoyan Robert Bao, Anna Bershteyn, Brett Bethke, Philip A. Eckhoff, Kevin Michael Esvelt, Kyle B. Gustafson, Edward K.Y. Jung, William Michael Kaminsky, Jordin T. Kare, Lily Yvonne Kim, Eric C. Leuthardt, Erez Lieberman, Ankur Moitra, Christopher Somogyi, Clarence T. Tegreene, Lowell L. Wood, JR., Jeremiah James Zartman
  • Patent number: 7309232
    Abstract: The invention provides methods, apparatus and kits for regenerating dental tissue in vivo that are useful for treating a variety of dental conditions, exemplified by treatment of caries. The invention uses tissue scaffold wafers, preferably made of PGA, PLLA, PDLLA or PLGA dimensioned to fit into a hole of corresponding sized drilled into the tooth of subject to expose dental pulp in vivo. In certain embodiments the tissue scaffold wafer further comprises calcium phosphate and fluoride. The tissue scaffold wafer may be secured into the hole with a hydrogel, a cement or other suitable material. Either the wafer or the hydrogel or both contain a morphogenic agent, such as a member encoded by the TGF-? supergene family, that promotes regeneration and differentiation of healthy dental tissue in vivo, which in turn leads to remineralization of dentin and enamel. The tissue scaffold may further include an antibiotic or anti-inflammatory agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2007
    Assignee: Dentigenix Inc.
    Inventors: Bruce Rutherford, Christopher Somogyi, Clinton White, Erick Rabins
  • Publication number: 20070248933
    Abstract: The invention provides methods, apparatus and kits for regenerating dental tissue in vivo that are useful for treating a variety of dental conditions, exemplified by treatment of caries. The invention uses tissue scaffold wafers, preferably made of PGA, PLLA, PDLLA or PLGA dimensioned to fit into a hole of corresponding sized drilled into the tooth of subject to expose dental pulp in vivo. In certain embodiments the tissue scaffold wafer further comprises calcium phosphate and fluoride. The tissue scaffold wafer may be secured into the hole with a hydrogel, a cement or other suitable material. Either the wafer or the hydrogel or both contain a morphogenic agent, such as a member encoded by the TGF-? supergene family, that promotes regeneration and differentiation of healthy dental tissue in vivo, which in turn leads to remineralization of dentin and enamel. The tissue scaffold may further include an antibiotic or anti-inflammatory agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2007
    Publication date: October 25, 2007
    Applicant: Dentigenix Inc.
    Inventors: Bruce Rutherford, Christopher Somogyi, Clinton White, Erick Rabins
  • Publication number: 20050079470
    Abstract: The invention provides methods, apparatus and kits for regenerating dental tissue in vivo that are useful for treating a variety of dental conditions, exemplified by treatment of caries. The invention uses tissue scaffold wafers, preferably made of PGA, PLLA, PDLLA or PLGA dimensioned to fit into a hole of corresponding sized drilled into the tooth of subject to expose dental pulp in vivo. In certain embodiments the tissue scaffold wafer further comprises calcium phosphate and fluoride. The tissue scaffold wafer may be secured into the hole with a hydrogel, a cement or other suitable material. Either the wafer or the hydrogel or both contain a morphogenic agent, such as a member encoded by the TGF-? supergene family, that promotes regeneration and differentiation of healthy dental tissue in vivo, which in turn leads to remineralization of dentin and enamel. The tissue scaffold may further include an antibiotic or anti-inflammatory agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2003
    Publication date: April 14, 2005
    Inventors: Bruce Rutherford, Christopher Somogyi, Clinton White, Erick Rabins