Patents by Inventor Ian K. Glasgow

Ian K. Glasgow 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: 20240003930
    Abstract: A liquid evaluation device including a cartridge with one or more channels formed between two closely spaced substrates is disclosed. The cartridge includes one or more liquid flow structures, each of which can be located in a deposition region for a channel, an entrance region for the channel, and/or an interior region of the channel. Each liquid flow structure is configured to facilitate liquid flow to shape and/or locate the liquid in the channel for measuring a volume of the liquid located in the channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2023
    Publication date: January 4, 2024
    Inventors: Matthew Hurlburt, Eric LaPier, Dan Carlo, David Lala, Ian K. Glasgow
  • Patent number: 11602751
    Abstract: A liquid evaluation system can include a cartridge including a channel configured to pull a liquid into the channel by capillary action. The cartridge can include a first plate and a second plate located in close proximity to the first plate. An internal facing surface of each plate can include a corresponding region forming the channel. Each of the regions can have an affinity for the liquid. The close proximity of the plates and the regions having an affinity for the liquid cause the liquid to be pulled into the channel by capillary action. The cartridge can include one or more additional attributes and/or the system can include one or more additional components for performing the evaluation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2023
    Assignee: Forward Biotech, Inc.
    Inventor: Ian K. Glasgow
  • Publication number: 20220118445
    Abstract: A liquid evaluation system can include a cartridge including a channel configured to pull a liquid into the channel by capillary action. The cartridge can include an upper plate and a lower plate located in close proximity to the upper plate. The lower plate includes a deposition region for dispensing liquid. The extent of the deposition region in one or more directions can be defined by a repellant barrier, such as a boundary with a set of areas configured to be repellant to the liquid. An internal facing surface of each plate can include a corresponding region forming the channel. Each of the regions can be configured to have an affinity for the liquid. The close proximity of the plates and the regions having an affinity for the liquid cause the liquid to be pulled into the channel by capillary action.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2020
    Publication date: April 21, 2022
    Inventor: Ian K. Glasgow
  • Patent number: 10948335
    Abstract: A cartridge for evaluating the volume of an aliquot of liquid is described. The cartridge can have one or more well tabs that pivot into a position in which liquid dispensed into a corresponding well is placed in contact with a capillary and surface tension draws the liquid from the well into the capillary. Comparison of the liquid-air interface with markings on or near the capillary, can reveal the volume of liquid dispensed. One or more additional features, such as well tabs that are stable in a substantially vertical orientation and/or a groove for protecting and/or self-aligning the capillary can ensure that the device operates properly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2021
    Assignee: Forward Biotech, Inc.
    Inventors: Ian K. Glasgow, Jiangbo Tang, Cailee Dean
  • Publication number: 20200023357
    Abstract: A liquid evaluation system can include a cartridge including a channel configured to pull a liquid into the channel by capillary action. The cartridge can include a first plate and a second plate located in close proximity to the first plate. An internal facing surface of each plate can include a corresponding region forming the channel. Each of the regions can have an affinity for the liquid. The close proximity of the plates and the regions having an affinity for the liquid cause the liquid to be pulled into the channel by capillary action. The cartridge can include one or more additional attributes and/or the system can include one or more additional components for performing the evaluation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2018
    Publication date: January 23, 2020
    Applicant: Forward Biotech, Inc.
    Inventor: Ian K. Glasgow
  • Patent number: 10258981
    Abstract: A measurement device containing one or more capillaries to measure the volume of a dispensed fluid and determine the volumetric accuracy of the dispensing device. The measurement device can contain a reservoir containing the fluid to be measured and there may be an additional reservoir for a secondary fluid. A viewing window is necessary to complete a manual measurement and may include a magnifying lens. The liquid well by the capillary inlet may be shaped such that the measurement fluid is directed toward the capillary. The well may have features designed to position the dispensing device toward the capillary, or to position the well proximal to the capillary after it is filled. The well may also have surfaces or coatings which attract or do not attract various types of substances. The measurement device may interface with sensors to output measurement data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2019
    Assignee: Forward Biotech, Inc.
    Inventors: Ian K. Glasgow, Brian Kolb, Andrea Habura
  • Publication number: 20190033120
    Abstract: A cartridge for evaluating the volume of an aliquot of liquid is described. The cartridge can have one or more well tabs that pivot into a position in which liquid dispensed into a corresponding well is placed in contact with a capillary and surface tension draws the liquid from the well into the capillary. Comparison of the liquid-air interface with markings on or near the capillary, can reveal the volume of liquid dispensed. One or more additional features, such as well tabs that are stable in a substantially vertical orientation and/or a groove for protecting and/or self-aligning the capillary can ensure that the device operates properly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2018
    Publication date: January 31, 2019
    Applicant: Forward Biotech, Inc.
    Inventors: Ian K. Glasgow, Jiangbo Tang, Cailee Dean
  • Publication number: 20170087546
    Abstract: A measurement device containing one or more capillaries to measure the volume of a dispensed fluid and determine the volumetric accuracy of the dispensing device. The measurement device can contain a reservoir containing the fluid to be measured and there may be an additional reservoir for a secondary fluid. A viewing window is necessary to complete a manual measurement and may include a magnifying lens. The liquid well by the capillary inlet may be shaped such that the measurement fluid is directed toward the capillary. The well may have features designed to position the dispensing device toward the capillary, or to position the well proximal to the capillary after it is filled. The well may also have surfaces or coatings which attract or do not attract various types of substances. The measurement device may interface with sensors to output measurement data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2016
    Publication date: March 30, 2017
    Applicant: Forward Biotech, Inc.
    Inventors: Ian K. Glasgow, Brian Kolb, Andrea Habura
  • Patent number: 9517464
    Abstract: A measurement device containing one or more capillaries to measure the volume of a dispensed fluid and determine the volumetric accuracy of the dispensing device. The measurement device can contain a reservoir containing the fluid to be measured and there may be an additional reservoir for a secondary fluid. A viewing window is necessary to complete a manual measurement and may include a magnifying lens. The liquid well by the capillary inlet may be shaped such that the measurement fluid is directed toward the capillary. The well may have features designed to position the dispensing device toward the capillary, or to position the well proximal to the capillary after it is filled. The well may also have surfaces or coatings which attract or do not attract various types of substances. The measurement device may interface with sensors to output measurement data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2016
    Inventors: Ian K. Glasgow, Brian Kolb, Andrea Habura
  • Publication number: 20140150522
    Abstract: A measurement device containing one or more capillaries to measure the volume of a dispensed fluid and determine the volumetric accuracy of the dispensing device. The measurement device can contain a reservoir containing the fluid to be measured and there may be an additional reservoir for a secondary fluid. A viewing window is necessary to complete a manual measurement and may include a magnifying lens. The liquid well by the capillary inlet may be shaped such that the measurement fluid is directed toward the capillary. The well may have features designed to position the dispensing device toward the capillary, or to position the well proximal to the capillary after it is filled. The well may also have surfaces or coatings which attract or do not attract various types of substances. The measurement device may interface with sensors to output measurement data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2013
    Publication date: June 5, 2014
    Inventors: Ian K. Glasgow, Kelly Magin, Brian Kolb, Andrea Habura
  • Publication number: 20040221902
    Abstract: A method of mixing two or more fluids comprising pulsing the flow of two fluids selected from the two or more fluids, reversing the flow of one of the pulsed fluid, bringing into contact the fluids and causing them to mix. A device for mixing the fluids is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2004
    Publication date: November 11, 2004
    Inventors: Nadine N. Aubry, Ian K. Glasgow
  • Patent number: 6695765
    Abstract: Microfluidic embryo scaled channels for handling and positioning embryos provide the opportunity to evaluate and treat embryos in improved manners Fluid flow is used to move and position embryos within microfluidic channels and channel geometries may be used to place embryos at specific locations. Surface properties and compliance (deformation) properties of embryos are evaluated as a predictor of viability. The microfluidic channels provide the opportunity for fine controls of pressure to conduct various evaluations at forces slightly below which damage to embryos is known to occur.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2004
    Assignee: The Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois
    Inventors: David J. Beebe, Ian K. Glasgow, Matthew B. Wheeler, Henry Zeringue
  • Patent number: 6193647
    Abstract: A microfluidic embryo handling device and method in which biological rotating of embryos is simulated. Fluid flow is used to move and position embryos without assistance of electrical stimulus or other means which may produce undesired heating of biological medium used as the fluid for transporting and position. Continuous or pulsed flow is maintained around an embryo or embryos in the device. The device provides an excellent simulation of biological conditions and may be used for culturing, sorting, testing, evaluating, fertilizing and other similar typical handling operations. An embryo may be parked at a desired location to carry out such a typical operation, while the microfluidic handling device maintains fluid flow around the embryo.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2001
    Assignee: The Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois
    Inventors: David J. Beebe, Ian K. Glasgow, Matthew B. Wheeler
  • Patent number: 5198091
    Abstract: A cartridge for holding a capillary for electrophoresis. The cartridge has a body defining a passage along which the capillary is threaded. Exits are provided on the body for extending the ends of the capillary to access external fluid sources. The same cartridge may be used for different lengths of capillaries. An aperture is provided on the cartridge for optical detection of electrophoretic separation in the capillary held in the cartridge. The cartridge may include a hollow space defined about the capillary for circulating coolant fluid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 1990
    Date of Patent: March 30, 1993
    Assignee: Beckman Instruments, Inc.
    Inventors: Victor P. Burolla, Ian K. Glasgow
  • Patent number: 4940919
    Abstract: A proximity type image intensifier having an evacuated electrically conductive tube envelope is described. The image intensifier tube includes improved structure for supporting components within the tube envelope. The support structure includes a support ring having a first inwardly extending edge portion which defines a support surface for supporting the component, and a second inwardly extending edge portion which defines a compression surface and component access aperture. The retaining ring includes a planar inner surface and an outer edge surface. The inner surface contacts the component supported in the support ring. The retaining ring is allowed to expand whereupon the outer edge surface engages the support ring compression surface. Radial expansion of the retaining ring creates an axial compression force between the retaining ring inner surface and the support surface about the circumference of the component being supported.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 1989
    Date of Patent: July 10, 1990
    Assignee: Picker International, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard S. Enck, Jr., Gregg A. Hindenes, Ian K. Glasgow
  • Patent number: D868283
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2019
    Assignee: Forward Biotech, Inc.
    Inventors: Ian K. Glasgow, Ian White, Ian McDermott
  • Patent number: D879315
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2020
    Assignee: Forward Biotech, Inc.
    Inventors: Ian K. Glasgow, Ian White, Ian McDermott