Patents by Inventor Jason E. Butler

Jason E. Butler 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: 20230381778
    Abstract: Provided herein are microfluidic devices that can be configured to generate an electrophoretic flow that is in opposition to a fluid flow through a microcapillary of a microfluidic device provided herein for nucleic acid isolation. Also provided herein are systems comprising such. Also provided herein are methods that include adding an amount of a sample comprising nucleic acids to the inlet area of a microfluidic device as provided herein, generating a first fluid flow through a microcapillary of a microfluidic device provided herein; and applying a uniform electric field to the microfluidic device, where the uniform electric field generates an electrophoretic flow that is in opposition to the fluid flow. Methods as described herein can further comprise quantifying or otherwise characterizing isolated nucleic acids separated by devices, systems, and methods as described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2021
    Publication date: November 30, 2023
    Inventors: Benjamin Earl VALLEY, Jason E BUTLER, Anthony J. LADD
  • Publication number: 20220040698
    Abstract: Provided herein are microfluidic devices that can be configured to generate an electrophoretic flow that is in opposition to a fluid flow through a microcapillary of a microfluidic device provided herein. Also provided herein are methods that include adding an amount of particle to the inlet area of a microfluidic device as provided herein, generating a first fluid flow through a microcapillary of a microfluidic device provided herein; and applying a uniform electric field to the microfluidic device, where the uniform electric field generates an electrophoretic flow that is in opposition to the fluid flow.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2021
    Publication date: February 10, 2022
    Inventors: Jason E. BUTLER, Anthony J. LADD, Mert ARCA
  • Patent number: 11179721
    Abstract: Provided herein are microfluidic devices that can be configured to generate an electrophoretic flow that is in opposition to a fluid flow through a microcapillary of a microfluidic device provided herein. Also provided herein are methods that include adding an amount of particle to the inlet area of a microfluidic device as provided herein, generating a first fluid flow through a microcapillary of a microfluidic device provided herein; and applying a uniform electric field to the microfluidic device, where the uniform electric field generates an electrophoretic flow that is in opposition to the fluid flow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2021
    Assignee: University of Florida Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason E. Butler, Anthony J. Ladd, Mert Arca
  • Publication number: 20180207639
    Abstract: Provided herein are microfluidic devices that can be configured to generate an electrophoretic flow that is in opposition to a fluid flow through a microcapillary of a microfluidic device provided herein. Also provided herein are methods that include adding an amount of particle to the inlet area of a microfluidic device as provided herein, generating a first fluid flow through a microcapillary of a microfluidic device provided herein; and applying a uniform electric field to the microfluidic device, where the uniform electric field generates an electrophoretic flow that is in opposition to the fluid flow.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2016
    Publication date: July 26, 2018
    Inventors: Jason E. Butler, Anthony J. Ladd, Mert Arca
  • Patent number: 7908672
    Abstract: A glove includes a glove body including opposing dorsal and palmar side panels, opposing proximal and distal ends, a wrist portion formed in the proximal end, and finger stalls formed in the distal end. An elongate strap has an inner end secured to the wrist portion of the glove body and an opposed free outer end, and a plurality of weight-receiving pockets formed in the elongate strap between the inner end of the elongate strap and the outer end of the elongate strap. Corresponding engagement and complemental engagement elements are carried by the elongate strap. The elongate strap is movable between a first position extending away from the wrist portion and a second position wrapped about the wrist portion engaging the engagement element to the complemental engagement element securing the elongate strap in the second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2011
    Inventor: Jason E. Butler
  • Publication number: 20100000006
    Abstract: A glove includes a glove body including opposing dorsal and palmar side panels, opposing proximal and distal ends, a wrist portion formed in the proximal end, and finger stalls formed in the distal end. An elongate strap has an inner end secured to the wrist portion of the glove body and an opposed free outer end, and a plurality of weight-receiving pockets formed in the elongate strap between the inner end of the elongate strap and the outer end of the elongate strap. Corresponding engagement and complemental engagement elements are carried by the elongate strap. The elongate strap is movable between a first position extending away from the wrist portion and a second position wrapped about the wrist portion engaging the engagement element to the complemental engagement element securing the elongate strap in the second position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2008
    Publication date: January 7, 2010
    Inventor: JASON E. BUTLER