Patents by Inventor Keith Brown

Keith Brown 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: 20230047367
    Abstract: Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are destroyed by oxidation in supercritical conditions. PFAS in water is concentrated in a reverse osmosis step and salt from the resulting solution is removed in supercritical conditions prior to destruction of PFAS in supercritical conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2022
    Publication date: February 16, 2023
    Inventors: Stephen H. Rosansky, Michael Miller, Patrick Norris, Darwin Argumedo, Douglas Hendry, Ian Haggerty, Keith Brown, Joshua James, Joseph Casciano, Slawomir Winecki, Vivek Lal, Tom McGuinness
  • Publication number: 20230049247
    Abstract: Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are destroyed by oxidation in supercritical conditions. PFAS in water can be concentrated and prepared for destruction in a pretreatment phase. Following annihilation of the PFAS in supercritical conditions to levels below 5 parts per trillion (ppt), the water effluent can be used to recover heat, returned to sub-critical conditions, and then released back into the environment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2022
    Publication date: February 16, 2023
    Inventors: Lindy E. Dejarme, Kavitha Dasu, Russel R. Sirabian, Amy Dindal, Jeffrey Ellis, Amy Heintz, Dan Garbark, Nathan Bryant, John Tallarico, Joseph Casciano, Slawomir Winecki, David Holley, Joshua James, Keith Brown, Doug Hendry, Darwin Argumedo, Aaron Frank, Christopher Gordon Scheitlin, Michael M. Miller
  • Publication number: 20220403447
    Abstract: Provided are methods for preparing samples for sequencing. Also provided are methods for sequence analysis. Also provided are methods for classifying multiple aspects of a nucleotide repeat expansion disorder in a single sequencing assay. Also provided are methods for genotyping a target nucleic acid sequence.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2020
    Publication date: December 22, 2022
    Inventor: Keith Brown
  • Publication number: 20220380755
    Abstract: Provided are methods for preparation and analysis of nucleic acids. Some embodiments include reverse transcribing the RNA with barcoded primers to produce cDNA while maintaining the DNA in the sample, sequencing the DNA and cDNA together, and differentiating the sequenced DNA and cDNA using the barcode or barcodes of the primers. Some embodiments include analyzing the DNA and cDNA sequences of multiple samples separating reads into k-mers, and comparing the k-mers between samples to identify differential sequences between the sequences of the samples.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2020
    Publication date: December 1, 2022
    Inventor: Keith Brown
  • Publication number: 20220333186
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods, compositions, and systems that utilize the consensus sequencing of rolling circle amplified short templates. Methods of determining a nucleic acid sequence can include one or more steps of contacting a nucleic acid in a sample to an endonuclease to cleave a target nucleic acid; ligating the target nucleic acid sequence to form a circular target nucleic acid; hybridizing at least one primer to the circular target molecule to form amplified nucleic acid through rolling circle amplification; and performing sequence analysis of the amplified nucleic acid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2020
    Publication date: October 20, 2022
    Inventor: Keith BROWN
  • Publication number: 20220259638
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods and compositions for high throughput sample preparation using double unique dual indexing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2020
    Publication date: August 18, 2022
    Inventor: Keith BROWN
  • Publication number: 20220259649
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of long range target specific amplification and sequencing using an RNA intermediate synthesized directly from the target including using hairpin adaptors having a double stranded promoter and an overhang which hybridizes with a reverse-complementary overhang on a target nucleic acid. RNA transcription eliminates clonal amplification of early synthesis errors. Approaches allow for the identification of target-adjacent sequence, such as sequence adjacent to a repeat element target. Also disclosed herein are compositions and kits for amplification and sequencing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2022
    Publication date: August 18, 2022
    Inventor: Keith Brown
  • Publication number: 20220251628
    Abstract: The invention provides barcode libraries and methods of making and using them including obtaining a plurality of nucleic acid constructs in which each construct comprises a unique N-mer and a functional N-mer and segregating the constructs into a fluid compartments such that each compartment contains one or more copies of a unique construct. The invention further provides methods for digital PCR and for use of barcode libraries in digital PCR.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2022
    Publication date: August 11, 2022
    Inventors: Michael L. SAMUELS, Jeffrey Charles OLSON, Andrew WATSON, Keith BROWN, Darren R. LINK
  • Patent number: 11407666
    Abstract: Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are destroyed by oxidation in supercritical conditions. PFAS in water is concentrated in a reverse osmosis step and salt from the resulting solution is removed in supercritical conditions prior to destruction of PFAS in supercritical conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2022
    Assignee: Battelle Memorial Institute
    Inventors: Stephen H. Rosansky, Michael Miller, Patrick Norris, Darwin Argumedo, Douglas Hendry, Ian Haggerty, Keith Brown, Joshua James, Joseph Casciano, Slawomir Winecki, Vivek Lal, Tom McGuinness
  • Patent number: 11401180
    Abstract: Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are destroyed by oxidation in supercritical conditions. PFAS in water can be concentrated and prepared for destruction in a pretreatment phase. Following annihilation of the PFAS in supercritical conditions to levels below 5 parts per trillion (ppt), the water effluent can be used to recover heat, returned to sub-critical conditions, and then released back into the environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2022
    Assignee: Battelle Memorial Institute
    Inventors: Lindy E. Dejarme, Kavitha Dasu, Russel R. Sirabian, Amy Dindal, Jeffrey Ellis, Amy Heintz, Dan Garbark, Nathan Bryant, John Tallarico, Joseph Casciano, Slawomir Winecki, David Holley, Joshua James, Keith Brown, Doug Hendry, Darwin Argumedo, Aaron Frank, Christopher Gordon Scheitlin, Michael M. Miller
  • Publication number: 20220220532
    Abstract: The invention provides barcode libraries and methods of making and using them including obtaining a plurality of nucleic acid constructs in which each construct comprises a unique N-mer and a functional N-mer and segregating the constructs into a fluid compartments such that each compartment contains one or more copies of a unique construct. The invention further provides methods for digital PCR and for use of barcode libraries in digital PCR.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2022
    Publication date: July 14, 2022
    Inventors: Michael L. Samuels, Jeffrey Charles Olson, Andrew Watson, Keith Brown, Darren R. Link
  • Patent number: 11365132
    Abstract: A control system for a water treatment apparatus that includes a control valve assembly having a servo chamber in which a stationary port defining signal ports is located. A regeneration control disc sealingly engages and rotates on a planar surface of the port disc and selectively communicates fluid signals to water pressure operated components within the control valve. An electric motor located in a dry chamber is operatively coupled to the regeneration control disc and rotates the disc during a regeneration cycle. An encoder coupled to the control disc monitors its position and movement. A turbine assembly monitors water treated or to be treated and is electronically coupled to a regeneration controller. A sensor emits pulses related to rotation of the usage turbine and communicates these pulses to the controller which uses this information to determine when a regeneration is needed whereupon the drive motor is appropriately energized.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2022
    Assignee: KINETICO INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Christopher McConkey, Christopher Hansen, Steven Hoopes, Keith Brown, Evan A. Gordon, Matthew D. Kitzmiller
  • Patent number: 11339427
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of long range target specific amplification and sequencing using an RNA intermediate synthesized directly from the target including using hairpin adaptors having a double stranded promoter and an overhang which hybridizes with a reverse-complementary overhang on a target nucleic acid. RNA transcription eliminates clonal amplification of early synthesis errors. Approaches allow for the identification of target-adjacent sequence, such as sequence adjacent to a repeat element target. Also disclosed herein are compositions and kits for amplification and sequencing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2022
    Assignee: JUMPCODE GENOMICS, INC.
    Inventor: Keith Brown
  • Publication number: 20220145359
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions and methods related to the elimination of a first nucleic acid and enrichment of a second nucleic acid in a sample, for example to exclude the first nucleic acid from downstream analysis or sequencing, or to exclude such sequences from a downstream data set.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2020
    Publication date: May 12, 2022
    Inventor: Keith BROWN
  • Publication number: 20220073909
    Abstract: Rapid nucleic acid libraries, methods of generation, kits, and compositions relating to library synthesis, including reagents, intermediaries and final products are disclosed herein. The disclosure enables rapid synthesis of libraries that allow independent verification of sequence information and rapid identification of sequence information with template of origin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2021
    Publication date: March 10, 2022
    Inventor: Keith BROWN
  • Publication number: 20220064711
    Abstract: The invention provides barcode libraries and methods of making and using them including obtaining a plurality of nucleic acid constructs in which each construct comprises a unique N-mer and a functional N-mer and segregating the constructs into a fluid compartments such that each compartment contains one or more copies of a unique construct. The invention further provides methods for digital PCR and for use of barcode libraries in digital PCR.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2021
    Publication date: March 3, 2022
    Inventors: Michael L. Samuels, Jeffrey Charles Olson, Andrew Watson, Keith Brown, Darren R. Link
  • Patent number: 11265795
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods for providing small cell backhaul are disclosed. A network node that acts as a gateway for a local communication network to a main communication network through a bonded link with the main communication network also provides a wireless communication module with a backhaul communication link to the main communication network through its bonded link. A switch module in the network node switches communication traffic between the local communication network, the wireless communication module and the bonded link to the main communication network. The network node may power the wireless communication module utilizing remote power provided by the main communication network, the local communication network, and/or a local source of power. Apparatus and methods for providing a transparent bonded link through a network access multiplexer are also disclosed, including management of the bonded link and of nodes subtending from the bonded link.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2022
    Assignee: GENESIS TECHNICAL SYSTEMS CORP.
    Inventors: Stephen Cooke, Keith Brown
  • Publication number: 20220042094
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions and methods related to the elimination of molecules of a selected sequence from a nucleic acid sample or from an sequence dataset resulting from the sequencing of a sample, for example to exclude such molecules from downstream analysis or sequencing, or to exclude such sequences from a downstream data set.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2021
    Publication date: February 10, 2022
    Inventors: Keith Brown, Peter Dansky
  • Publication number: 20220041483
    Abstract: Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are destroyed by oxidation in supercritical conditions. PFAS in water is concentrated in a reverse osmosis step and salt from the resulting solution is removed in supercritical conditions prior to destruction of PFAS in supercritical conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2021
    Publication date: February 10, 2022
    Inventors: Stephen H. Rosansky, Michael Miller, Patrick Norris, Darwin Argumedo, Douglas Hendry, Ian Haggerty, Keith Brown, Joshua James, Joe Casciano, Slawomir Winecki, Vivek Lal, Tom McGuinness
  • Patent number: 11214798
    Abstract: Rapid nucleic acid libraries, methods of generation, kits, and compositions relating to library synthesis, including reagents, intermediaries and final products are disclosed herein. The disclosure enables rapid synthesis of libraries that allow independent verification of sequence information and rapid identification of sequence information with template of origin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2022
    Assignee: iGenomX International Genomics Corporation
    Inventor: Keith Brown