Patents by Inventor Jeffrey Huff

Jeffrey Huff 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: 20230176047
    Abstract: Sample analysis systems and methods using assay surfaces, assay processing units (APUs), assay processing systems (APSs), and laboratory systems are disclosed. An assay surface includes a sample processing component comprising a plurality of regions, including at least one wash region and at least one storage region configured to hold a plurality of solid supports moveable through the regions under a magnetic force, and a detection component configured to receive the solid supports. An APU includes an assay surface receiving component, a magnetic element configured to generate a moveable magnetic field, and one or more processors configured to move the magnetic field. An APS includes one or more assay surfaces and an APU. A laboratory system includes one or more APSs and a controller for parallel processing. Sample processing and detection methods are disclosed with a reduced sample volume and/or shortened processing time and/or higher sensitivity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2021
    Publication date: June 8, 2023
    Applicant: ABBOTT LABORATORIES
    Inventors: Toru YOSHIMURA, Yoshiyuki ARAI, Tomotaka KOMORI, Ryotaro CHIBA, Jeffrey HUFF
  • Patent number: 10697009
    Abstract: Provided herein is technology relating to sequencing nucleic acids, but not exclusively, to compositions, methods, systems, and kits related to nucleotides comprising an electrochemically detectable moiety and one or more photolabile synthesis-inhibiting moieties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2020
    Assignee: IBIS BIOSCIENCES INC.
    Inventors: Mark A. Hayden, Jeffrey Huff, Mark W. Eshoo, John Picuri
  • Publication number: 20190367976
    Abstract: Provided herein is technology relating to sequencing nucleic acids, but not exclusively, to compositions, methods, systems, and kits related to nucleotides comprising an electrochemically detectable moiety and one or more photolabile synthesis-inhibiting moieties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2019
    Publication date: December 5, 2019
    Inventors: Mark A. Hayden, Jeffrey Huff, Mark W. Eshoo, John Picuri
  • Patent number: 10428379
    Abstract: Provided herein is technology relating to sequencing nucleic acids, but not exclusively, to compositions, methods, systems, and kits related to nucleotides comprising an electrochemically detectable moiety and one or more photolabile synthesis-inhibiting moieties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2019
    Assignee: IBIS BIOSCIENCES, INC.
    Inventors: Mark A. Hayden, Jeffrey Huff, Mark W. Eshoo, John Picuri
  • Publication number: 20170275687
    Abstract: Provided herein is technology relating to sequencing nucleic acids and particularly, but not exclusively, to devices, methods, and systems for sequencing-by-synthesis using changes in pH to monitor base addition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2017
    Publication date: September 28, 2017
    Inventors: Jeffrey Huff, Graham Davis, Mark Hayden, David J. Ecker, Dan Wang, Gordon Bruce Collier
  • Patent number: 9670538
    Abstract: Provided herein is technology relating to sequencing nucleic acids and particularly, but not exclusively, to devices, methods, and systems for sequencing-by-synthesis using changes in pH to monitor base addition. In some embodiments the electrochemical hydrogen ion sensor is a microfabricated mixed metal oxide electrode and in some embodiments the electrochemical hydrogen ion sensor is a membrane electrode. Moreover, in some embodiments the device further comprises a reference electrode. Performing the sequencing reaction involves moving solutions and other fluids (e.g., samples, nucleotide solutions, wash solutions) into and out of the reaction vessel. Thus, in some embodiments, the device further comprises a tube or other transport mechanism or pathway attached to the reaction vessel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2017
    Assignee: IBIS BIOSCIENCES, INC.
    Inventors: Jeffrey Huff, Graham Davis, Mark Hayden, David J. Ecker, Dan Wang, Gordon Bruce Collier
  • Publication number: 20160032376
    Abstract: Provided herein is technology relating to sequencing nucleic acids, but not exclusively, to compositions, methods, systems, and kits related to nucleotides comprising an electrochemically detectable moiety and one or more photolabile synthesis-inhibiting moieties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2014
    Publication date: February 4, 2016
    Inventors: Mark A. Hayden, Jeffrey Huff, Mark W. Eshoo, John Picuri
  • Publication number: 20160024573
    Abstract: Provided herein are new classes of photocleavable deoxynucleotides that allow for more precise control over deprotection kinetics compared to previously described compounds. The compounds further feature more favorable solubility properties. The nucleotides find use in methods such as next-generation sequencing. A series of molecules are provided with defined organic substituents that allow fine tuning of the deprotection kinetics when irradiated with an appropriate light source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2014
    Publication date: January 28, 2016
    Inventors: Jeffrey Huff, Mark A. Hayden
  • Publication number: 20140238859
    Abstract: Provided herein is technology relating to sequencing nucleic acids and particularly, but not exclusively, to devices, methods, and systems for sequencing-by-synthesis using changes in pH to monitor base addition. In some embodiments the electrochemical hydrogen ion sensor is a microfabricated mixed metal oxide electrode and in some embodiments the electrochemical hydrogen ion sensor is a membrane electrode. Moreover, in some embodiments the device further comprises a reference electrode. Performing the sequencing reaction involves moving solutions and other fluids (e.g., samples, nucleotide solutions, wash solutions) into and out of the reaction vessel. Thus, in some embodiments, the device further comprises a tube or other transport mechanism or pathway attached to the reaction vessel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2012
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Applicant: IBIS BIOSCIENCES, INC.
    Inventors: Jeffrey Huff, Graham Davis, Mark Hayden, David J. Ecker, Dan Wang, Gordon Bruce Collier