Patents by Inventor Joyce Huang
Joyce Huang 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).
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Publication number: 20240210669Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure include methods and systems for nucleic acid sequencing that may include an objective coupled to an actuator, wherein the actuator is configured to move the objective over a surface of a substrate. In some embodiments, a droplet may be disposed on the surface of the substrate, and the droplet may be moved along with the objective. The distal end of the objective may include a material that provides a higher friction against the droplet than a material of the surface of the substrate. In some embodiments, the distal end of the objective may be immersed in a fluid as it is moved over the surface of the substrate. The substrate may include vertical walls within a region to retain the fluid.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2024Publication date: June 27, 2024Inventors: Paul Lundquist, Jay Shafto, Joyce Huang, Ziyi Wu
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Patent number: 12013521Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure include methods and systems for nucleic acid sequencing that may include an objective coupled to an actuator, wherein the actuator is configured to move the objective over a surface of a substrate. In some embodiments, a droplet may be disposed on the surface of the substrate, and the droplet may be moved along with the objective. The distal end of the objective may include a material that provides a higher friction against the droplet than a material of the surface of the substrate. In some embodiments, the distal end of the objective may be immersed in a fluid as it is moved over the surface of the substrate. The substrate may include vertical walls within a region to retain the fluid.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2021Date of Patent: June 18, 2024Assignee: MGI Tech Co., Ltd.Inventors: Paul Lundquist, Jay Shafto, Joyce Huang, Ziyi Wu
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Patent number: 11607383Abstract: The present disclosure describes a method of delivering a therapeutic agent providing a microneedle array including a plurality of microneedles, the plurality of microneedles including a conductive coating disposed thereon, wherein the conductive coating includes the therapeutic agent and a conducting polymer; implanting the microneedle array in a dura mater of a subject in need thereof, wherein the microneedle array pierces the dura mater; and applying an electrical stimulus to the microneedle array to provide a controlled release of the therapeutic agent from the conductive coating, across the dura mater, to the central nervous system of the subject.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2020Date of Patent: March 21, 2023Assignee: University of WashingtonInventors: Rajiv Saigal, Joyce Huang
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Publication number: 20210405337Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure include methods and systems for nucleic acid sequencing that may include an objective coupled to an actuator, wherein the actuator is configured to move the objective over a surface of a substrate. In some embodiments, a droplet may be disposed on the surface of the substrate, and the droplet may be moved along with the objective. The distal end of the objective may include a material that provides a higher friction against the droplet than a material of the surface of the substrate. In some embodiments, the distal end of the objective may be immersed in a fluid as it is moved over the surface of the substrate. The substrate may include vertical walls within a region to retain the fluid.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2021Publication date: December 30, 2021Inventors: Paul Lundquist, Jay Shafto, Joyce Huang, Ziyi Wu
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Publication number: 20210106520Abstract: The present disclosure describes a method of delivering a therapeutic agent providing a microneedle array including a plurality of microneedles, the plurality of microneedles including a conductive coating disposed thereon, wherein the conductive coating includes the therapeutic agent and a conducting polymer; implanting the microneedle array in a dura mater of a subject in need thereof, wherein the microneedle array pierces the dura mater; and applying an electrical stimulus to the microneedle array to provide a controlled release of the therapeutic agent from the conductive coating, across the dura mater, to the central nervous system of the subject.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2020Publication date: April 15, 2021Applicant: University of WashingtonInventors: Rajiv Saigal, Joyce Huang
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Publication number: 20200114162Abstract: Configurations are described for utilizing light-activated proteins within cell membranes and subcellular regions to assist with medical treatment paradigms, such as hypertension treatment via anatomically specific and temporally precise modulation of renal plexus activity. The invention provides for proteins, nucleic acids, vectors and methods for genetically targeted expression of light-sensitive proteins to specific cells or defined cell populations. In particular the invention provides systems, devices, and methods for millisecond-timescale temporal control of certain cell activities using moderate light intensities, such as the generation or inhibition of electrical spikes in nerve cells and other excitable cells.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2019Publication date: April 16, 2020Applicant: Circuit Therapeutics, Inc.Inventors: Greg Stahler, Ananya Mitra, Joyce Huang, Dan Andersen, Alexander K. Arrow, David Moore
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Publication number: 20190105507Abstract: Configurations are described for utilizing light-activated proteins within cell membranes and subcellular regions to assist with medical treatment paradigms, such as hypertension treatment via anatomically specific and temporally precise modulation of renal plexus activity. The invention provides for proteins, nucleic acids, vectors and methods for genetically targeted expression of light-sensitive proteins to specific cells or defined cell populations. In particular the invention provides systems, devices, and methods for millisecond-timescale temporal control of certain cell activities using moderate light intensities, such as the generation or inhibition of electrical spikes in nerve cells and other excitable cells.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2018Publication date: April 11, 2019Applicant: Circuit Therapeutics, Inc.Inventors: Greg Stahler, Dan Andersen, Joyce Huang, David C. Lundmark, David Moore
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Publication number: 20190015677Abstract: Configurations are described for utilizing light-activated proteins within cell membranes and subcellular regions to assist with medical treatment paradigms, such as hypertension treatment via anatomically specific and temporally precise modulation of renal plexus activity. The invention provides for proteins, nucleic acids, vectors and methods for genetically targeted expression of light-sensitive proteins to specific cells or defined cell populations. In particular the invention provides systems, devices, and methods for millisecond-timescale temporal control of certain cell activities using moderate light intensities, such as the generation or inhibition of electrical spikes in nerve cells and other excitable cells.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2018Publication date: January 17, 2019Applicant: Circuit Therapeutics, Inc.Inventors: Greg Stahler, Dan Andersen, Joyce Huang, David C. Lundmark, David Moore
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Patent number: 10105550Abstract: Configurations are described for utilizing light-activated proteins within cell membranes and subcellular regions to assist with medical treatment paradigms, such as hypertension treatment via anatomically specific and temporally precise modulation of renal plexus activity. The invention provides for proteins, nucleic acids, vectors and methods for genetically targeted expression of light-sensitive proteins to specific cells or defined cell populations. In particular the invention provides systems, devices, and methods for millisecond-timescale temporal control of certain cell activities using moderate light intensities, such as the generation or inhibition of electrical spikes in nerve cells and other excitable cells.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2014Date of Patent: October 23, 2018Assignee: Circuit Therapeutics, Inc.Inventors: Greg Stahler, Ananya Mitra, Joyce Huang, Dan Andersen, Alexander Arrow, David Moore
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Publication number: 20180280716Abstract: Configurations are described for utilizing light-activated proteins within cell membranes and subcellular regions to assist with medical treatment paradigms, such as hypertension treatment via anatomically specific and temporally precise modulation of renal plexus activity. The invention provides for proteins, nucleic acids, vectors and methods for genetically targeted expression of light-sensitive proteins to specific cells or defined cell populations. In particular the invention provides systems, devices, and methods for millisecond-timescale temporal control of certain cell activities using moderate light intensities, such as the generation or inhibition of electrical spikes in nerve cells and other excitable cells.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2018Publication date: October 4, 2018Applicant: Circuit Therapeutics, Inc.Inventors: Greg Stahler, Ananya Mitra, Joyce Huang, Dan Andersen, Alexander K. Arrow, David Moore
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Publication number: 20180214711Abstract: Configurations are described for utilizing light-activated proteins within cell membranes and subcellular regions to assist with medical treatment paradigms, such as hypertension treatment via anatomically specific and temporally precise modulation of renal plexus activity. The invention provides for proteins, nucleic acids, vectors and methods for genetically targeted expression of light-sensitive proteins to specific cells or defined cell populations. In particular the invention provides systems, devices, and methods for millisecond-timescale temporal control of certain cell activities using moderate light intensities, such as the generation or inhibition of electrical spikes in nerve cells and other excitable cells.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2018Publication date: August 2, 2018Applicant: Circuit Therapeutics, Inc.Inventors: Greg Stahler, Ananya Mitra, Joyce Huang, Dan Andersen, Alexander K. Arrow, David Moore
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Patent number: 10022552Abstract: Configurations are described for utilizing light-activated proteins within cell membranes and subcellular regions to assist with medical treatment paradigms, such as hypertension treatment via anatomically specific and temporally precise modulation of renal plexus activity. The invention provides for proteins, nucleic acids, vectors and methods for genetically targeted expression of light-sensitive proteins to specific cells or defined cell populations. In particular the invention provides systems, devices, and methods for millisecond-timescale temporal control of certain cell activities using moderate light intensities, such as the generation or inhibition of electrical spikes in nerve cells and other excitable cells.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2014Date of Patent: July 17, 2018Assignee: Circuit Therapeutics, Inc.Inventors: Greg Stahler, Ananya Mitra, Joyce Huang, Dan Andersen, Alexander K. Arrow, David Moore
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Publication number: 20180140862Abstract: Configurations are described for utilizing light-activated proteins within cell membranes and subcellular regions to assist with medical treatment paradigms, such as hypertension treatment via anatomically specific and temporally precise modulation of renal plexus activity. The invention provides for proteins, nucleic acids, vectors and methods for genetically targeted expression of light-sensitive proteins to specific cells or defined cell populations. In particular the invention provides systems, devices, and methods for millisecond-timescale temporal control of certain cell activities using moderate light intensities, such as the generation or inhibition of electrical spikes in nerve cells and other excitable cells.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2017Publication date: May 24, 2018Applicant: Circuit Therapeutics, Inc.Inventors: Greg Stahler, Dan Andersen, Joyce Huang, David C. Lundmark, David Moore
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Publication number: 20180133501Abstract: Configurations are described for utilizing light-activated proteins within cell membranes and subcellular regions to assist with medical treatment paradigms, such as hypertension treatment via anatomically specific and temporally precise modulation of renal plexus activity. The invention provides for proteins, nucleic acids, vectors and methods for genetically targeted expression of light-sensitive proteins to specific cells or defined cell populations. In particular the invention provides systems, devices, and methods for millisecond-timescale temporal control of certain cell activities using moderate light intensities, such as the generation or inhibition of electrical spikes in nerve cells and other excitable cells.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2017Publication date: May 17, 2018Applicant: Circuit Therapeutics, Inc.Inventors: Greg Stahler, Dan Andersen, Joyce Huang, David C. Lundmark, David Moore
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Publication number: 20170239488Abstract: Configurations are described for utilizing light-activated proteins within cell membranes and subcellular regions to assist with medical treatment paradigms, such as hypertension treatment via anatomically specific and temporally precise modulation of renal plexus activity. The invention provides for proteins, nucleic acids, vectors and methods for genetically targeted expression of light-sensitive proteins to specific cells or defined cell populations. In particular the invention provides systems, devices, and methods for millisecond-timescale temporal control of certain cell activities using moderate light intensities, such as the generation or inhibition of electrical spikes in nerve cells and other excitable cells.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2017Publication date: August 24, 2017Applicant: Circuit Therapeutics, Inc.Inventors: Greg Stahler, Dan Andersen, Joyce Huang, David C. Lundmark, David Moore
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Publication number: 20170225008Abstract: Configurations are described for utilizing light-activated proteins within cell membranes and subcellular regions to assist with medical treatment paradigms, such as hypertension treatment via anatomically specific and temporally precise modulation of renal plexus activity. The invention provides for proteins, nucleic acids, vectors and methods for genetically targeted expression of light-sensitive proteins to specific cells or defined cell populations. In particular the invention provides systems, devices, and methods for millisecond-timescale temporal control of certain cell activities using moderate light intensities, such as the generation or inhibition of electrical spikes in nerve cells and other excitable cells.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2017Publication date: August 10, 2017Applicant: Circuit Therapeutics, Inc.Inventors: Greg Stahler, Dan Andersen, Joyce Huang, David C. Lundmark, David Moore
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Publication number: 20160082279Abstract: Configurations are described for utilizing light-activated proteins within cell membranes and subcellular regions to assist with medical treatment paradigms, such as hypertension treatment via anatomically specific and temporally precise modulation of renal plexus activity. The invention provides for proteins, nucleic acids, vectors and methods for genetically targeted expression of light-sensitive proteins to specific cells or defined cell populations. In particular the invention provides systems, devices, and methods for millisecond-timescale temporal control of certain cell activities using moderate light intensities, such as the generation or inhibition of electrical spikes in nerve cells and other excitable cells.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2014Publication date: March 24, 2016Applicant: Circuit Therapeutics, Inc.Inventors: Dan Andersen, Joyce Huang, Greg Stahler, David C. Lundmark
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Publication number: 20160059030Abstract: Configurations are described for utilizing light-activated proteins within cell membranes and subcellular regions to assist with medical treatment paradigms, such as hypertension treatment via anatomically specific and temporally precise modulation of renal plexus activity. The invention provides for proteins, nucleic acids, vectors and methods for genetically targeted expression of light-sensitive proteins to specific cells or defined cell populations. In particular the invention provides systems, devices, and methods for millisecond-timescale temporal control of certain cell activities using moderate light intensities, such as the generation or inhibition of electrical spikes in nerve cells and other excitable cells.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2014Publication date: March 3, 2016Applicant: Circuit Therapeutics, Inc.Inventors: Joyce Huang, Dan Andersen, David Angeley
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Publication number: 20160051828Abstract: Configurations are described for utilizing light-activated proteins within cell membranes and subcellular regions to assist with medical treatment paradigms, such as hypertension treatment via anatomically specific and temporally precise modulation of renal plexus activity. The invention provides for proteins, nucleic acids, vectors and methods for genetically targeted expression of light-sensitive proteins to specific cells or defined cell populations. In particular the invention provides systems, devices, and methods for millisecond-timescale temporal control of certain cell activities using moderate light intensities, such as the generation or inhibition of electrical spikes in nerve cells and other excitable cells.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2014Publication date: February 25, 2016Applicant: Circuit Therapeutics, Inc.Inventors: Greg Stahler, Dan Andersen, Joyce Huang, David C. Lundmark, David Moore
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Publication number: 20160051838Abstract: Configurations are described for utilizing light-activated proteins within cell membranes and subcellular regions to assist with medical treatment paradigms, such as hypertension treatment via anatomically specific and temporally precise modulation of renal plexus activity. The invention provides for proteins, nucleic acids, vectors and methods for genetically targeted expression of light-sensitive proteins to specific cells or defined cell populations. In particular the invention provides systems, devices, and methods for millisecond-timescale temporal control of certain cell activities using moderate light intensities, such as the generation or inhibition of electrical spikes in nerve cells and other excitable cells.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2014Publication date: February 25, 2016Applicant: Circuit Therapeutics, Inc.Inventors: Greg Stahler, Ananya Mitra, Joyce Huang, Dan Andersen, Alexander Arrow, David Moore