Patents by Inventor Jason E. Kreutz

Jason E. Kreutz 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: 11939626
    Abstract: Methods, devices, and systems for performing digital assays are provided. In certain aspects, the methods, devices, and systems can be used for the amplification and detection of nucleic acids. In certain aspects, the methods, devices, and systems can be used for the recognition, detection, and sizing of droplets in a volume. Also provided are compositions and kits suitable for use with the methods and devices of the present disclosure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON THROUGH ITS CENTER FOR COMMERCIALIZATION
    Inventors: Daniel T. Chiu, Jason E. Kreutz, Gloria S. Yen, Bryant S. Fujimoto
  • Patent number: 11753681
    Abstract: Methods, devices, and systems for performing digital assays are provided. In certain aspects, the methods, devices, and systems can be used for the detection of nucleic acids and proteins. Also provided are methods, devices, systems, and compositions for improved detection and quantification of target molecules using encoded probes. In certain aspects, the methods, devices, and systems provided herein are useful in multiplexed digital assays. In certain aspects, the methods, devices, and systems can be used for the recognition, detection, and sizing of compartmentalized volumes in a volume. Also provided are compositions and kits suitable for use with the methods and devices of the present disclosure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Assignee: UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON
    Inventors: Daniel T. Chiu, Jiangbo Yu, Jason E. Kreutz, Jiasi Wang
  • Publication number: 20220356512
    Abstract: Methods, devices, and systems for performing digital assays are provided. In certain aspects, the methods, devices, and systems can be used for the amplification and detection of nucleic acids. In certain aspects, the methods, devices, and systems can be used for the recognition, detection, and sizing of droplets in a volume. Also provided are compositions and kits suitable for use with the methods and devices of the present disclosure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2022
    Publication date: November 10, 2022
    Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON THROUGH ITS CENTER FOR COMMERCIALIZATION
    Inventors: Daniel T. CHIU, Jason E. KREUTZ, Gloria S. YEN, Bryant S. FUJIMOTO
  • Patent number: 11427857
    Abstract: Methods, devices, and systems for performing digital assays are provided. In certain aspects, the methods, devices, and systems can be used for the amplification and detection of nucleic acids. In certain aspects, the methods, devices, and systems can be used for the recognition, detection, and sizing of droplets in a volume. Also provided are compositions and kits suitable for use with the methods and devices of the present disclosure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2022
    Assignee: UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON THROUGH ITS CENTER FOR COMMERCIALIZATION
    Inventors: Daniel T. Chiu, Jason E. Kreutz, Gloria S. Yen, Bryant S. Fujimoto
  • Patent number: 11408903
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for discretizing and analyzing fluidic samples are provided. In one aspect, a microfluidic array for discretizing a fluidic sample comprises one or more flow channels and a plurality of fluidic compartments in fluidic communication with the one or more flow channels. In another aspect, a system for discretizing and analyzing fluidic samples comprises a rotor assembly shaped to receive a microfluidic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2022
    Assignee: University of Washington
    Inventors: Daniel T. Chiu, Bryant S. Fujimoto, Jason E. Kreutz
  • Publication number: 20220097043
    Abstract: Devices, systems and apparatuses for the discretization and manipulation of sample volumes are provided. Related methods are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2021
    Publication date: March 31, 2022
    Applicant: University of Washington through its Center for Commercialization
    Inventors: Daniel T. Chiu, Thomas Schneider, Jason E. Kreutz
  • Patent number: 11219896
    Abstract: Devices, systems and apparatuses for the discretization and manipulation of sample volumes are provided. Related methods are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2022
    Assignee: UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON THROUGH ITS CENTER FOR COMMERCIALIZATION
    Inventors: Daniel T. Chiu, Thomas Schneider, Jason E. Kreutz
  • Publication number: 20210087618
    Abstract: Methods, devices, and systems for performing digital assays are provided. In certain aspects, the digital assays comprise compartmentalized volumes. In certain aspects, the methods, devices, and systems can be used for the amplification and detection of nucleic acids. In certain aspects, the methods, devices, and systems can be used for the recognition, detection, and sizing of droplets in a volume.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2019
    Publication date: March 25, 2021
    Inventors: Daniel T. CHIU, Jason E. KREUTZ
  • Publication number: 20200400703
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for discretizing and analyzing fluidic samples are provided. In one aspect, a microfluidic array for discretizing a fluidic sample comprises one or more flow channels and a plurality of fluidic compartments in fluidic communication with the one or more flow channels. In another aspect, a system for discretizing and analyzing fluidic samples comprises a rotor assembly shaped to receive a microfluidic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2020
    Publication date: December 24, 2020
    Inventors: Daniel T. CHIU, Bryant S. Fujimoto, Jason E. Kreutz
  • Publication number: 20200362391
    Abstract: Methods, devices, and systems for performing digital assays are provided. In certain aspects, the methods, devices, and systems can be used for the detection of nucleic acids and proteins. Also provided are methods, devices, systems, and compositions for improved detection and quantification of target molecules using encoded probes. In certain aspects, the methods, devices, and systems provided herein are useful in multiplexed digital assays. In certain aspects, the methods, devices, and systems can be used for the recognition, detection, and sizing of compartmentalized volumes in a volume. Also provided are compositions and kits suitable for use with the methods and devices of the present disclosure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2018
    Publication date: November 19, 2020
    Inventors: Daniel T. CHIU, Jiangbo YU, Jason E. KREUTZ, Jiasi WANG
  • Patent number: 10794925
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for discretizing and analyzing fluidic samples are provided. In one aspect, a microfluidic array for discretizing a fluidic sample comprises one or more flow channels and a plurality of fluidic compartments in fluidic communication with the one or more flow channels. In another aspect, a system for discretizing and analyzing fluidic samples comprises a rotor assembly shaped to receive a microfluidic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2020
    Assignee: University of Washington
    Inventors: Daniel T. Chiu, Bryant S. Fujimoto, Jason E. Kreutz
  • Publication number: 20200208202
    Abstract: Methods, devices, and systems for performing digital assays are provided. In certain aspects, the methods, devices, and systems can be used for the amplification and detection of nucleic acids. In certain aspects, the methods, devices, and systems can be used for the recognition, detection, and sizing of droplets in a volume. Also provided are compositions and kits suitable for use with the methods and devices of the present disclosure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2020
    Publication date: July 2, 2020
    Inventors: Daniel T. Chiu, Jason E. Kreutz, Gloria S. Yen, Bryant S. Fujimoto
  • Patent number: 10619192
    Abstract: Methods, devices, and systems for performing digital assays are provided. In certain aspects, the methods, devices, and systems can be used for the amplification and detection of nucleic acids. In certain aspects, the methods, devices, and systems can be used for the recognition, detection, and sizing of droplets in a volume. Also provided are compositions and kits suitable for use with the methods and devices of the present disclosure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2020
    Assignee: UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON THROUGH ITS CENTER FOR COMMERCIALIZATION
    Inventors: Daniel T. Chiu, Jason E. Kreutz, Gloria S. Yen, Bryant S. Fujimoto
  • Patent number: 10585091
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods, compositions, and devices for the identification and quantification of analytes, such as nucleic acids, proteins, cells or other biological samples. The methods, compositions, and devices are suited for accurate, portable analysis of small amounts of analyte.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2020
    Assignees: The University of Chicago, California Institute of Technology
    Inventors: Rustem F. Ismagilov, Stephanie McCalla, Travis Schlappi, Toan Huynh, Justin Rolando, Weishan Liu, Shencheng Ge, Jason E. Kreutz
  • Patent number: 10370705
    Abstract: Provided are devices and methods for effecting processing of samples, including essentially isothermal amplification of nucleic acids, at multiple reaction locations in a single device. In some embodiments, the disclosed devices and methods provide for effecting parallel sample processing in several hundred locations on a single device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2019
    Assignee: University of Chicago
    Inventors: Rustem F. Ismagilov, Feng Shen, Jason E. Kreutz, Bing Sun, Wenbin Du
  • Patent number: 10196700
    Abstract: Provided are devices comprising multivolume analysis regions, the devices being capable of supporting amplification, detection, and other processes. Also provided are related methods of detecting or estimating the presence nucleic acids, viral levels, and other biological markers of interest.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2019
    Assignee: University of Chicago
    Inventors: Rustem F. Ismagilov, Feng Shen, Jason E. Kreutz, Wenbin Du, Bing Sun
  • Publication number: 20180364270
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for discretizing and analyzing fluidic samples are provided. In one aspect, a microfluidic array for discretizing a fluidic sample comprises one or more flow channels and a plurality of fluidic compartments in fluidic communication with the one or more flow channels. In another aspect, a system for discretizing and analyzing fluidic samples comprises a rotor assembly shaped to receive a microfluidic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2016
    Publication date: December 20, 2018
    Inventors: Daniel T. Chiu, Bryant S. Fujimoto, Jason E. Kreutz
  • Publication number: 20170175174
    Abstract: Methods, devices, and systems for performing digital assays are provided. In certain aspects, the methods, devices, and systems can be used for the amplification and detection of nucleic acids. In certain aspects, the methods, devices, and systems can be used for the recognition, detection, and sizing of droplets in a volume. Also provided are compositions and kits suitable for use with the methods and devices of the present disclosure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2015
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Inventors: Daniel T. CHIU, Jason E. KREUTZ, Gloria S. YEN, Bryant S. FUJIMOTO
  • Publication number: 20170051365
    Abstract: Provided are devices comprising multivolume analysis regions, the devices being capable of supporting amplification, detection, and other processes. Also provided are related methods of detecting or estimating the presence nucleic acids, viral levels, and other biological markers of interest.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2014
    Publication date: February 23, 2017
    Inventors: Rustem F. Ismagilov, Feng Shen, Jason E. Kreutz, Wenbin Du, Bing Sun
  • Publication number: 20160362734
    Abstract: Provided are devices and methods for effecting processing of samples, including essentially isothermal amplification of nucleic acids, at multiple reaction locations in a single device. In some embodiments, the disclosed devices and methods provide for effecting parallel sample processing in several hundred locations on a single device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2016
    Publication date: December 15, 2016
    Inventors: Rustem F. Ismagilov, Feng Shen, Jason E. Kreutz, Bing Sun, Wenbin Du