Patents by Inventor Jean-Christophe P. Gabriel

Jean-Christophe P. Gabriel 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: 20160123947
    Abstract: Embodiments of nanoelectronic sensors are described, including sensors for detecting analytes such ammonia. An environmental control system employing nanoelectronic sensors is described. A personnel safety system configured as a disposable badge employing nanoelectronic sensors is described. A method of dynamic sampling and exposure of a sensor providing a number of operational advantages is described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2015
    Publication date: May 5, 2016
    Inventors: Mikhail Briman, Craig Bryant, Ying-Lan Chang, Jean-Christophe P. Gabriel, Shripal C. Ghandi, Bradley N. Johnson, Willem-Jan Ouborg, John Loren Passmore, Kastooriranganathan Ramakrishnan, Sergei Skarupo, Alexander Star, Christian Valcke
  • Patent number: 9291613
    Abstract: Sensors and detection systems suitable for measuring analytes, such as biomolecule, organic and inorganic species, including environmentally and medically relevant volatiles and gases, such as NO, NO2, CO2, NH3, H2, CO and the like, are provided. Certain embodiments of nanostructured sensor systems are configured for measurement of medically important gases in breath. Applications include the measurement of endogenous nitric oxide (NO) in breath, such as for the monitoring or diagnosis of asthma and other pulmonary conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2016
    Assignee: Nanomix, Inc.
    Inventors: Craig Bryant, Ying-Lan Chang, Jean-Christophe P. Gabriel, Bradley N. Johnson, Oleksandr Kuzmych, William Mickelson, John Loren Passmore, Sergei Skarupo, Christian Valcke
  • Patent number: 9103775
    Abstract: Embodiments of nanoelectronic sensors are described, including sensors for detecting analytes inorganic gases, organic vapors, biomolecules, viruses and the like. A number of embodiments of capacitive sensors having alternative architectures are described. Particular examples include integrated cell membranes and membrane-like structures in nanoelectronic sensors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2015
    Assignee: Nanomix, Inc.
    Inventors: Keith Bradley, Ying-Lan Chang, Jean-Christophe P. Gabriel, John Loren Passmore, Sergei Skarupo, Eugene Tu, Christian Valcke
  • Publication number: 20150008486
    Abstract: Sensors and detection systems suitable for measuring analytes, such as biomolecule, organic and inorganic species, including environmentally and medically relevant volatiles and gases, such as NO, NO2, CO2, NH3, H2, CO and the like, are provided. Certain embodiments of nanostructured sensor systems are configured for measurement of medically important gases in breath. Applications include the measurement of endogenous nitric oxide (NO) in breath, such as for the monitoring or diagnosis of asthma and other pulmonary conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2014
    Publication date: January 8, 2015
    Inventors: Craig Bryant, Ying-Lan Chang, Jean-Christophe P. Gabriel, Bradley N. Johnson, Oleksandr Kuzmych, William Mickelson, John Loren Passmore, Sergei Skarupo, Christian Valcke
  • Patent number: 8900517
    Abstract: An electronic system for selectively detecting and identifying a plurality of chemical species, which comprises an array of nanostructure sensing devices, is disclosed. Within the array, there are at least two different selectivities for sensing among the nanostructure sensing devices. Methods for fabricating the electronic system are also disclosed. The methods involve modifying nanostructures within the devices to have different selectivity for sensing chemical species. Modification can involve chemical, electrochemical, and self-limiting point defect reactions. Reactants for these reactions can be supplied using a bath method or a chemical jet method. Methods for using the arrays of nanostructure sensing devices to detect and identify a plurality of chemical species are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2014
    Assignee: Nanomix, Inc.
    Inventors: Jean-Christophe P. Gabriel, Philip G. Collins, George Gruner, Keith Bradley
  • Patent number: 8754454
    Abstract: Sensors and detection systems suitable for measuring analytes, such as biomolecule, organic and inorganic species, including environmentally and medically relevant volatiles and gases, such as NO, NO2, CO2, NH3, H2, CO and the like, are provided. Certain embodiments of nanostructured sensor systems are configured for measurement of medically important gases in breath. Applications include the measurement of endogenous nitric oxide (NO) in breath, such as for the monitoring or diagnosis of asthma and other pulmonary conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2014
    Assignee: Nanomix, Inc.
    Inventors: Craig Bryant, Ying-Lan Chang, Jean-Christophe P. Gabriel, Bradley N. Johnson, Oleksandr Kuzmych, William Mickelson, John Loren Passmore, Sergei Skarupo, Christian Valcke
  • Patent number: 8456074
    Abstract: A flexible electronic device is made up of nanostructures. Specifically, the device includes a flexible substrate, a film of nanostructures in contact with the flexible substrate, a first conducting element in contact with the film of nanostructures, and a second conducting element in contact with the film of nanostructures. The nanostructures may comprise nanotubes, such as carbon nanotubes disposed along the flexible substrate, such as an organic or polymer substrate. The first and second conductive elements may serve as electrical terminals, or as a source and drain. In addition, the electronic device may include a gate electrode that is in proximity to the nanotubes and not in electrical contact with the nanotubes. In this configuration, the device can operate as a transistor or a FET. The device may also be operated in a resistive mode as a chemical sensor (e.g., for sensing NH3).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2013
    Assignees: Nanomix, Inc., The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: N. Peter Armitage, Keith Bradley, Jean-Christophe P. Gabriel, George Gruner
  • Publication number: 20130075690
    Abstract: Embodiments of nanoelectronic sensors are described, including sensors for detecting analytes such ammonia. An environmental control system employing nanoelectronic sensors is described. A personnel safety system configured as a disposable badge employing nanoelectronic sensors is described. A method of dynamic sampling and exposure of a sensor providing a number of operational advantages is described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2012
    Publication date: March 28, 2013
    Applicant: NANOMIX, INC.
    Inventors: Mikhail Briman, Craig Bryant, Ying-Lan Chang, Jean-Christophe P. Gabriel, Shripal C. Gandhi, Bradley N. Johnson, Willem-Jan Ouborg, John Loren Passmore, Kastooriranganathan Ramakrishnan, Sergei Skarupo, Alexander Star, Christian Valcke
  • Publication number: 20130075794
    Abstract: Embodiments of nanoelectronic sensors are described, including sensors for detecting analytes inorganic gases, organic vapors, biomolecules, viruses and the like. A number of embodiments of capacitive sensors having alternative architectures are described. Particular examples include integrated cell membranes and membrane-like structures in nanoelectronic sensors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2012
    Publication date: March 28, 2013
    Inventors: Keith Bradley, Ying-Lan Chang, Jean-Christophe P. Gabriel, John Loren Passmore, Sergei Skarupo, Eugene Tu, Christian Valcke
  • Patent number: 8154093
    Abstract: Embodiments of nanoelectronic sensors are described, including sensors for detecting analytes inorganic gases, organic vapors, biomolecules, viruses and the like. A number of embodiments of capacitive sensors having alternative architectures are described. Particular examples include integrated cell membranes and membrane-like structures in nanoelectronic sensors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2012
    Assignee: Nanomix, Inc.
    Inventors: Keith Bradley, Ying-Lan Chang, Jean-Christophe P. Gabriel, John Loren Passmore, Sergei Skarupo, Eugene Tu, Christian Valcke
  • Patent number: 8152991
    Abstract: Embodiments of nanoelectronic sensors are described, including sensors for detecting analytes such ammonia. An environmental control system employing nanoelectronic sensors is described. A personnel safety system configured as a disposable badge employing nanoelectronic sensors is described. A method of dynamic sampling and exposure of a sensor providing a number of operational advantages is described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2012
    Assignee: Nanomix, Inc.
    Inventors: Mikhail Briman, Craig Bryant, Ying-Lan Chang, Jean-Christophe P. Gabriel, Shirpal C. Gandhi, Bradley N Johnson, Willem-Jan Ouborg, John Loren Passmore, Kastooriranganathan Ramakrishnan, Sergei Skarupo, Alexander Star, Christian Valcke
  • Publication number: 20120025165
    Abstract: A flexible electronic device is made up of nanostructures. Specifically, the device includes a flexible substrate, a film of nanostructures in contact with the flexible substrate, a first conducting element in contact with the film of nanostructures, and a second conducting element in contact with the film of nanostructures. The nanostructures may comprise nanotubes, such as carbon nanotubes disposed along the flexible substrate, such as an organic or polymer substrate. The first and second conductive elements may serve as electrical terminals, or as a source and drain. In addition, the electronic device may include a gate electrode that is in proximity to the nanotubes and not in electrical contact with the nanotubes. In this configuration, the device can operate as a transistor or a FET. The device may also be operated in a resistive mode as a chemical sensor (e.g., for sensing NH3).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2011
    Publication date: February 2, 2012
    Applicant: NANOMIX, INC.
    Inventors: N. Peter Armitage, Keith Bradley, Jean-Christophe P. Gabriel, George Grüner
  • Publication number: 20120006102
    Abstract: Sensors and detection systems suitable for measuring analytes, such as biomolecule, organic and inorganic species, including environmentally and medically relevant volatiles and gases, such as NO, NO2, CO2, NH3, H2, CO and the like, are provided. Certain embodiments of nanostructured sensor systems are configured for measurement of medically important gases in breath. Applications include the measurement of endogenous nitric oxide (NO) in breath, such as for the monitoring or diagnosis of asthma and other pulmonary conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2011
    Publication date: January 12, 2012
    Applicant: NANOMIX, INC.
    Inventors: Craig Bryant, Ying-Lan Chang, Jean-Christophe P. Gabriel, Bradley N. Johnson, Oleksandr Kuzmych, William Mickelson, John Loren Passmore, Sergei Skarupo, Christian Valcke
  • Patent number: 7956525
    Abstract: A flexible electronic device is made up of nanostructures. Specifically, the device includes a flexible substrate, a film of nanostructures in contact with the flexible substrate, a first conducting element in contact with the film of nanostructures, and a second conducting element in contact with the film of nanostructures. The nanostructures may comprise nanotubes, such as carbon nanotubes disposed along the flexible substrate, such as an organic or polymer substrate. The first and second conductive elements may serve as electrical terminals, or as a source and drain. In addition, the electronic device may include a gate electrode that is in proximity to the nanotubes and not in electrical contact with the nanotubes. In this configuration, the device can operate as a transistor or a FET. The device may also be operated in a resistive mode as a chemical sensor (e.g., for sensing NH3).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2011
    Assignees: Nanomix, Inc., The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: N. Peter Armitage, Keith Bradley, Jean-Christophe P. Gabriel, George Grüner
  • Patent number: 7948041
    Abstract: Sensors and detection systems suitable for measuring analytes, such as biomolecule, organic and inorganic species, including environmentally and medically relevant volatiles and gases, such as NO, NO2, CO2, NH3, H2, CO and the like, are provided. Certain embodiments of nanostructured sensor systems are configured for measurement of medically important gases in breath. Applications include the measurement of endogenous nitric oxide (NO) in breath, such as for the monitoring or diagnosis of asthma and other pulmonary conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2011
    Assignee: Nanomix, Inc.
    Inventors: Craig Bryant, Ying-Lan Chang, Jean-Christophe P. Gabriel, Bradley N. Johnson, Oleksandr Kuzmych, William Mickelson, John Loren Passmore, Sergei Skarupo, Christian Valcke
  • Publication number: 20110003698
    Abstract: An electronic system for selectively detecting and identifying a plurality of chemical species, which comprises an array of nanostructure sensing devices, is disclosed. Within the array, there are at least two different selectivities for sensing among the nanostructure sensing devices. Methods for fabricating the electronic system are also disclosed. The methods involve modifying nanostructures within the devices to have different selectivity for sensing chemical species. Modification can involve chemical, electrochemical, and self-limiting point defect reactions. Reactants for these reactions can be supplied using a bath method or a chemical jet method. Methods for using the arrays of nanostructure sensing devices to detect and identify a plurality of chemical species are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2007
    Publication date: January 6, 2011
    Applicant: NANOMIX, INC.
    Inventors: Jean-Christophe P. Gabriel, Philip G. Collins, Keith Bradley, George Gruner
  • Publication number: 20100323925
    Abstract: A detector system is described including arrays having a plurality of nanoelectronic sensors comprising a channel including a nanostructured element disposed on a substrate, the nanostructured element functionalized by one or more materials disposed on or adjacent to the nanostructured element so as to operatively influence one or more sensor electrical properties. In certain embodiments, the nanostructured element comprise one or more nanotubes, and the functionalization material may include nanoparticles composed of one or more metals, metal oxides, salts, or other inorganic or organic materials or composites of these. In one exemplary embodiment, an array includes plurality of sensors which are configured as field effect transistors, the nanostructured element comprising a randomly dispersed interconnecting network of single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWNTs) having semiconducting properties, and functionalized by deposition of metallic nanoparticles comprising one or more metallic elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2006
    Publication date: December 23, 2010
    Inventors: Jean-Christophe P. Gabriel, Vikram Joshi, Sergei Skarupo, Alexander Star, David Thomas
  • Patent number: 7714398
    Abstract: A system for measuring an analyte of interest, particularly carbon dioxide, dissolved in a fluid media of a patient including a nanoelectronic sensor and a measurement instrument in communication with the sensor and configured to receive at least a signal from the sensor indicative of a response of the sensor to at least the analyte of interest.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2010
    Assignee: Nanomix, Inc.
    Inventors: Nadav Ben-Barak, Daniel M. Chang, Jean-Christophe P. Gabriel, Vikram Joshi, Joseph Niemann, Alexander Star, Christian Valcke
  • Publication number: 20100085067
    Abstract: Embodiments of nanoelectronic sensors are described, including sensors for detecting analytes such as anesthesia gases, CO2 and the like in human breath. An integrated monitor system and disposable sensor unit is described which permits a number of different anesthetic agents to be identified and monitored, as well as concurrent monitoring of other breath species, such as CO2. The sensor unit may be configured to be compact, light weight, and inexpensive. Wireless embodiments provide such enhancements as remote monitoring. A simulator system for modeling the contents and conditions of human inhalation and exhalation with a selected mixture of a treatment agent is also described, particularly suited to the testing of sensors to be used in airway sampling.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2009
    Publication date: April 8, 2010
    Applicant: Nanomix, Inc.
    Inventors: Jean-Christophe P. Gabriel, Vikram Joshi, John Loren Passmore, Sergei Skarupo, Alexander Star, Christian Valcke
  • Publication number: 20100056892
    Abstract: A system for measuring an analyte of interest, particularly carbon dioxide, dissolved in a fluid media of a patient including a nanoelectronic sensor and a measurement instrument in communication with the sensor and configured to receive at least a signal from the sensor indicative of a response of the sensor to at least the analyte of interest.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2006
    Publication date: March 4, 2010
    Inventors: Nadav Ben-Barak, Daniel M. Chang, Jean-Christophe P. Gabriel, Vikram Joshi, Joseph Niemann, Alexander Star, Christian Valcke