Patents by Inventor James R. Craighead

James R. Craighead 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).

  • Rapid thermocycling for sample analysis
    Patent number: 6413766
    Abstract: Methods for performing rapid and accurate thermocycling on a sample are disclosed. Use of non-contact heating and cooling sources allows precise temperature control with sharp transitions from one temperature to another to be achieved. A wide range of temperatures can be accomplished according to these methods. In addition, thermocycling can be performed without substantial temperature gradients occurring in the sample. Apparatus for achieving these methods are also disclosed. A method for pumping a sample through microchannels on a microchip using a non-contact heat source is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2002
    Assignee: University of Pittsburgh of the Commonwealth System
    Inventors: James P Landers, Andreas Hühmer, Robert P. Oda, James R. Craighead
  • Rapid thermocycling for sample analysis
    Publication number: 20010029036
    Abstract: Methods for performing rapid and accurate thermocycling on a sample are disclosed. Use of non-contact heating and cooling sources allows precise temperature control with sharp transitions from one temperature to another to be achieved. A wide range of temperatures can be accomplished according to these methods. In addition, thermocycling can be performed without substantial temperature gradients occurring in the sample. Apparatus for achieving these methods are also disclosed. A method for pumping a sample through microchannels on a microchip using a non-contact heat source is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2001
    Publication date: October 11, 2001
    Inventors: James P. Landers, Andreas Huhmer, Robert P. Oda, James R. Craighead
  • Rapid thermocycling for sample analysis
    Patent number: 6210882
    Abstract: Methods for performing rapid and accurate thermocycling on a sample are disclosed. Use of non-contact heating and cooling sources allows precise temperature control with sharp transitions from one temperature to another to be achieved. A wide range of temperatures can be accomplished according to these methods. In addition, thermocycling can be performed without substantial temperature gradients occurring in the sample. Apparatus for achieving these methods are also disclosed. A method for pumping a sample through microchannels on a microchip using a non-contact heat source is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2001
    Assignees: Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Reseach, University of Pittsburgh of the Commonwealth System of Higher Education
    Inventors: James P Landers, Andreas Hühmer, Robert P. Oda, James R. Craighead