Patents by Inventor Darron K. Young

Darron K. Young 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).

  • Integrated chromatography devices and systems for monitoring analytes in real time and methods for manufacturing the same
    Patent number: 8721892
    Abstract: Systems and methods for monitoring analytes in real time using integrated chromatography systems and devices. Integrated microfluidic liquid chromatography devices and systems include multiple separation columns integrated into a single substrate. Using such a device, parallel analysis of multiple samples can be performed simultaneously and/or sequential analysis of a single sample can be performed simultaneously on a single chip or substrate. The devices and systems are well suited for use in high pressure liquid chromatography (HPLC) applications. HPLC chips and devices including embedded parylene channels can be fabricated using a single mask process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Assignee: California Institute of Technology
    Inventors: Chi-Yuan Shih, Yu-Chong Tai, Jun Xie, Darron K. Young, Po-Jui Chen
  • INTEGRATED CHROMATOGRAPHY DEVICES AND SYSTEMS FOR MONITORING ANALYTES IN REAL TIME AND METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20140048481
    Abstract: Systems and methods for monitoring analytes in real time using integrated chromatography systems and devices. Integrated microfluidic liquid chromatography devices and systems include multiple separation columns integrated into a single substrate. Using such a device, parallel analysis of multiple samples can be performed simultaneously and/or sequential analysis of a single sample can be performed simultaneously on a single chip or substrate. The devices and systems are well suited for use in high pressure liquid chromatography (HPLC) applications. HPLC chips and devices including embedded parylene channels can be fabricated using a single mask process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2013
    Publication date: February 20, 2014
    Applicant: California Institute of Technology
    Inventors: Chi-Yuan Shih, Yu-Chong Tai, Jun Xie, Darron K. Young, Po-Jui Chen
  • Integrated chromatography devices and systems for monitoring analytes in real time and methods for manufacturing the same
    Patent number: 8574432
    Abstract: Systems and methods for monitoring analytes in real time using integrated chromatography systems and devices. Integrated microfluidic liquid chromatography devices and systems include multiple separation columns integrated into a single substrate. Using such a device, parallel analysis of multiple samples can be performed simultaneously and/or sequential analysis of a single sample can be performed simultaneously on a single chip or substrate. The devices and systems are well suited for use in high pressure liquid chromatography (HPLC) applications. HPLC chips and devices including embedded parylene channels can be fabricated using a single mask process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2013
    Assignee: California Institute of Technology
    Inventors: Chi-yuan Shih, Yu-Chong Tai, Jun Xie, Darron K. Young, Po-Jui Chen
  • Detection of resonator motion using piezoresistive signal downmixing
    Patent number: 7552645
    Abstract: A system containing a micro-mechanical or nano-mechanical device and a method of operating the same is provided. The device includes a resonator and a piezoresistive element connected to the resonator. The method includes AC biasing the piezoresistive element at a first frequency, driving the resonator at a second frequency different from the first frequency, and detecting a mechanical response of the resonator at one or both of a difference frequency and a sum frequency of the first and second frequencies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2009
    Assignee: California Institute of Technology
    Inventors: Igor Bargatin, Edward B. Myers, Mo Li, Jessica Arlett, Benjamin Gudlewski, Michael L. Roukes, Darron K. Young, Hong X. Tang
  • Detection of Resonator Motion Using Piezoresistive Signal Downmixing
    Publication number: 20080216583
    Abstract: A system containing a micro-mechanical or nano-mechanical device and a method of operating the same is provided. The device includes a resonator and a piezoresistive element connected to the resonator. The method includes AC biasing the piezoresistive element at a first frequency, driving the resonator at a second frequency different from the first frequency, and detecting a mechanical response of the resonator at one or both of a difference frequency and a sum frequency of the first and second frequencies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2005
    Publication date: September 11, 2008
    Inventors: Igor Bargatin, Edward B. Myers, Mo Li, Jessica Arlett, Benjamin Gudlewski, Michael L. Roukes, Darron K. Young, Hong X. Tang