Patents by Inventor David Swenson

David Swenson 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).

  • Patent number: 12277853
    Abstract: An integrated security system is described comprising a gateway located at a first location. The gateway includes a takeover component that establishes a coupling with a first controller of a security system installed at the first location. The security system includes security system components coupled to the first controller. The takeover component automatically extracts security data of the security system from the first controller. The gateway automatically transfers the security data extracted from the controller to a second controller. The second controller is coupled to the security system components and replaces the first controller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2025
    Assignee: iControl Networks, Inc.
    Inventors: Marc Baum, Paul J. Dawes, Mike Kinney, Reza Raji, David Swenson, Aaron Wood
  • Publication number: 20250075251
    Abstract: A method includes coupling a molecular diagnostic test device to a power source. A biological sample is conveyed into a sample preparation module. The device is then actuated by only a single action to cause the device to perform the following functions without further user action. First, the device heats the sample via a heater of the sample preparation module to lyse a portion of the sample. Second, the device conveys the lysed sample to an amplification module and heats the sample within a reaction volume of the amplification module to amplify a nucleic acid thereby producing an output solution containing a target amplicon. The device then reacts, within a detection module, each of (i) the output solution and (ii) a reagent formulated to produce a signal that indicates a presence of the target amplicon within the output solution. A result associated with the signal is then read.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2024
    Publication date: March 6, 2025
    Applicant: Visby Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Boris ANDREYEV, Victor BRIONES, Ryan T. CENA, Adam DE LA ZERDA, Colin KELLY, Gregory LONEY, Gary SCHOOLNIK, David SWENSON
  • Patent number: 12239993
    Abstract: The disclosure relates generally to molecular diagnostic devices configured to amplifying a single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) locus and discriminate between two or more allelic variants of the SNP, indicating presence or absence of a target allele. In some embodiments, the molecular diagnostic devices are capable of detecting, at point-of-care, SNPs associated with resistance or susceptibility to antibiotic treatment of bacterial infections. In other aspects, the disclosure provides methods of treatment for disease or disorders (e.g. bacterial infections) where treatment is guided by presence or absence of an allele at a SNP locus as determined by such molecular diagnostic devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2025
    Assignee: Visby Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: David Swenson, Phoebe Cao, Gary Schoolnik, Bryan D. Knysh, Teresa M. Abraham
  • Patent number: 12208394
    Abstract: An apparatus includes a substrate, a first heating element, and a second heating element. The substrate includes a first portion, a second portion, and a third portion that is between the first portion and the second portion. The first portion is characterized by a first thermal conductivity, the second portion is characterized by a second thermal conductivity, and the third portion is characterized by a third thermal conductivity. The third thermal conductivity is less than the first thermal conductivity and the second thermal conductivity. The first heating element is coupled to the first portion of the substrate, and is configured to produce a first thermal output. The second heating element is coupled to the second portion of the substrate, and configured to produce a second thermal output. The second thermal output is different from the first thermal output.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2025
    Assignee: Visby Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Boris Andreyev, Brian Ciopyk, Victor Briones, Jonathan Hong, David Swenson, Gregory Loney, Adam De La Zerda, Steven Chu
  • Patent number: 12138624
    Abstract: A hand-held molecular diagnostic test device includes a housing, an amplification (or PCR) module, and a detection module. The amplification module is configured to receive an input sample, and defines a reaction volume. The amplification module includes a heater such that the amplification module can perform a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) on the input sample. The detection module is configured to receive an output from the amplification module and a reagent formulated to produce a signal that indicates a presence of a target amplicon within the input sample. The amplification module and the detection module are integrated within the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2024
    Assignee: Visby Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Boris Andreyev, Keith E. Moravick, Brian Ciopyk, Victor Briones, Gregory Loney, Adam De La Zerda, Jesus Ching, Steven Chu, David Swenson, Helen Huang, Colin Kelly
  • Patent number: 12123052
    Abstract: The invention provides methods and apparatus for carrying out multiple amplification reactions in a single reaction chamber by successive cycles of loading reaction mixture, amplifying, and removing spent reaction mixture in a fluidly closed reaction system. In particular, the present invention allows amplification of a plurality of target polynucleotides from a single sample by carrying out under closed-loop control successive amplifications of different target polynucleotides from different portions of the sample.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2024
    Assignee: Cepheid
    Inventors: Joseph H. Smith, David H. Persing, Alan Wortman, Ronald Chang, David Swenson
  • Patent number: 12037635
    Abstract: A method includes coupling a molecular diagnostic test device to a power source. A biological sample is conveyed into a sample preparation module. The device is then actuated by only a single action to cause the device to perform the following functions without further user action. First, the device heats the sample via a heater of the sample preparation module to lyse a portion of the sample. Second, the device conveys the lysed sample to an amplification module and heats the sample within a reaction volume of the amplification module to amplify a nucleic acid thereby producing an output solution containing a target amplicon. The device then reacts, within a detection module, each of (i) the output solution and (ii) a reagent formulated to produce a signal that indicates a presence of the target amplicon within the output solution. A result associated with the signal is then read.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2024
    Assignee: Visby Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Boris Andreyev, Victor Briones, Ryan T. Cena, Adam De La Zerda, Colin Kelly, Gregory Loney, Gary Schoolnik, David Swenson
  • Publication number: 20240218466
    Abstract: A stand-alone molecular diagnostic test device includes a housing, a reverse transcription module, an amplification module, and a detection module. The reverse transcription module is configured to heat a biological sample to produce a target cDNA molecule associated with an RNA virus thereby producing an amplification solution. The amplification module defines a reaction volume configured to receive the amplification solution and amplify the target cDNA molecule within the amplification solution to produce an output. The detection module is configured to receive the output from the amplification module and includes one or more probes specific to a polynucleotide sequence of the RNA virus. The one or more probes is designed to facilitate production of a signal indicating the presence of the RNA virus in the biological sample.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2021
    Publication date: July 4, 2024
    Inventors: Mackenzie HUNT, Karl GUEGLER, David SWENSON, Shaunak ROY, Paul DENTINGER, Brian CIOPYK, Samira DASWANI, Gary SCHOOLNIK, Teresa ABRAHAM
  • Patent number: 11952636
    Abstract: The disclosure relates generally to molecular diagnostic devices configured to amplifying a single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) locus and discriminate between two or more allelic variants of the SNP, indicating presence or absence of a target allele. In some embodiments, the molecular diagnostic devices are capable of detecting, at point-of-care, SNPs associated with resistance or susceptibility to antibiotic treatment of organism infections. In other aspects, the disclosure provides methods of treatment for disease or disorders (e.g. organism infections) where treatment is guided by presence or absence of an allele at a SNP locus as determined by such molecular diagnostic devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: Visby Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian Ciopyk, Paul Dentinger, Teresa Abraham, Brandon Ma, Kamal Kajouke, Mackenzie Hunt, Austin Phung, Karl Guegler, David Swenson, Anna H. Postlethwaite
  • Patent number: 11792330
    Abstract: Methods and systems for premises management are described. A gateway device may be used to manage communication between a security system and an automation device. The gateway device may receive security data from the security system. The security data may indicate an event. An automation rule may be used to cause the automation device to perform an action based on the event.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Assignee: iControl Networks, Inc.
    Inventors: Marc Baum, Paul J. Dawes, Mike Kinney, Reza Raji, David Swenson, Aaron Wood
  • Patent number: 11700142
    Abstract: Systems and methods for a security network integrating security system and network devices are disclosed. A system may comprise a gateway and first and second security panels, each located at a premises. The first and second security panels may be connected, via respective first and second wireless communication protocols, to respective first and second security system components. The first and second security panels may receive respective first and second security data from the respective first and second security system components. The gateway may be configured to receive, via the first and second wireless communication protocols, the respective first and second security data. The gateway may be configured to transmit at least one of the first security data and the second security data to a security server located external to the premises.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2023
    Assignee: iControl Networks, Inc.
    Inventors: Marc Baum, Paul J. Dawes, Mike Kinney, Reza Raji, David Swenson, Aaron Wood
  • Patent number: 11626006
    Abstract: A security system is described for managing a premises. The security system comprises security system components and a first controller. A takeover component receives security data of the security system from the first controller. The security data is used to configure a second controller to communicate with the security system. The second controller communicates with the security system components and replaces the first controller in management of the security system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2023
    Assignee: iControl Networks, Inc.
    Inventors: Marc Baum, Paul J. Dawes, Mike Kinney, Reza Raji, David Swenson, Aaron Wood
  • Publication number: 20230039576
    Abstract: Systems and methods for a security network integrating security system and network devices are disclosed. A system may comprise a gateway and first and second security panels, each located at a premises. The first and second security panels may be connected, via respective first and second wireless communication protocols, to respective first and second security system components. The first and second security panels may receive respective first and second security data from the respective first and second security system components. The gateway may be configured to receive, via the first and second wireless communication protocols, the respective first and second security data. The gateway may be configured to transmit at least one of the first security data and the second security data to a security server located external to the premises.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2022
    Publication date: February 9, 2023
    Inventors: Marc BAUM, Paul J. DAWES, Mike KINNEY, Reza RAJI, David SWENSON, Aaron WOOD
  • Patent number: 11529633
    Abstract: An apparatus includes a substrate, a first heating element, and a second heating element. The substrate includes a first portion, a second portion, and a third portion that is between the first portion and the second portion. The first portion is characterized by a first thermal conductivity, the second portion is characterized by a second thermal conductivity, and the third portion is characterized by a third thermal conductivity. The third thermal conductivity is less than the first thermal conductivity and the second thermal conductivity. The first heating element is coupled to the first portion of the substrate, and is configured to produce a first thermal output. The second heating element is coupled to the second portion of the substrate, and configured to produce a second thermal output. The second thermal output is different from the first thermal output.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2022
    Assignee: Visby Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Boris Andreyev, Brian Ciopyk, Victor Briones, Jonathan Hong, David Swenson, Gregory Loney, Adam De La Zerda, Steven Chu
  • Patent number: 11451409
    Abstract: Systems and methods for a security network integrating security system and network devices are disclosed. A system may comprise a gateway and first and second security panels, each located at a premises. The first and second security panels may be connected, via respective first and second wireless communication protocols, to respective first and second security system components. The first and second security panels may receive respective first and second security data from the respective first and second security system components. The gateway may be configured to receive, via the first and second wireless communication protocols, the respective first and second security data. The gateway may be configured to transmit at least one of the first security data and the second security data to a security server located external to the premises.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2022
    Assignee: iControl Networks, Inc.
    Inventors: Marc Baum, Paul J. Dawes, Mike Kinney, Reza Raji, David Swenson, Aaron Wood
  • Publication number: 20220165148
    Abstract: An integrated security system is described comprising a gateway located at a first location. The gateway includes a takeover component that establishes a coupling with a first controller of a security system installed at the first location. The security system includes security system components coupled to the first controller. The takeover component automatically extracts security data of the security system from the first controller. The gateway automatically transfers the security data extracted from the controller to a second controller. The second controller is coupled to the security system components and replaces the first controller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2021
    Publication date: May 26, 2022
    Inventors: Marc Baum, Paul J. Dawes, Mike Kinney, Reza Raji, David Swenson, Aaron Wood
  • Patent number: 11273443
    Abstract: A hand-held molecular diagnostic test device includes a housing, an amplification (or PCR) module, and a detection module. The amplification module is configured to receive an input sample, and defines a reaction volume. The amplification module includes a heater such that the amplification module can perform a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) on the input sample. The detection module is configured to receive an output from the amplification module and a reagent formulated to produce a signal that indicates a presence of a target amplicon within the input sample. The amplification module and the detection module are integrated within the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2022
    Assignee: Visby Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Boris Andreyev, Keith E. Moravick, Brian Ciopyk, Victor Briones, Gregory Loney, Adam De La Zerda, Jesus Ching, Steven Chu, David Swenson, Helen Huang, Colin Kelly
  • Publication number: 20220055032
    Abstract: A hand-held molecular diagnostic test device includes a housing, an amplification (or PCR) module, and a detection module. The amplification module is configured to receive an input sample, and defines a reaction volume. The amplification module includes a heater such that the amplification module can perform a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) on the input sample. The detection module is configured to receive an output from the amplification module and a reagent formulated to produce a signal that indicates a presence of a target amplicon within the input sample. The amplification module and the detection module are integrated within the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2021
    Publication date: February 24, 2022
    Applicant: Visby Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Boris ANDREYEV, Keith E. MORAVICK, Brian CIOPYK, Victor BRIONES, Gregory LONEY, Adam DE LA ZERDA, Jesus CHING, Steven CHU, David SWENSON, Helen HUANG, Colin KELLY
  • Publication number: 20220042076
    Abstract: A method includes coupling a molecular diagnostic test device to a power source. A biological sample is conveyed into a sample preparation module. The device is then actuated by only a single action to cause the device to perform the following functions without further user action. First, the device heats the sample via a heater of the sample preparation module to lyse a portion of the sample. Second, the device conveys the lysed sample to an amplification module and heats the sample within a reaction volume of the amplification module to amplify a nucleic acid thereby producing an output solution containing a target amplicon. The device then reacts, within a detection module, each of (i) the output solution and (ii) a reagent formulated to produce a signal that indicates a presence of the target amplicon within the output solution. A result associated with the signal is then read.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2021
    Publication date: February 10, 2022
    Applicant: Visby Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Boris ANDREYEV, Victor BRIONES, Ryan T. CENA, Adam DE LA ZERDA, Colin KELLY, Gregory LONEY, Gary SCHOOLNIK, David SWENSON
  • Publication number: 20210407279
    Abstract: A security system is described for managing a premises. The security system comprises security system components and a first controller. A takeover component receives security data of the security system from the first controller. The security data is used to configure a second controller to communicate with the security system. The second controller communicates with the security system components and replaces the first controller in management of the security system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2021
    Publication date: December 30, 2021
    Inventors: Marc Baum, Paul J. Dawes, Mike Kinney, Reza Raji, David Swenson, Aaron Wood