Patents by Inventor Kenneth M. Kuhn

Kenneth M. Kuhn 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).

  • Integrated sequencing apparatuses and methods of use
    Patent number: 10167505
    Abstract: Provided are methods and apparatuses for performing sequencing using droplet manipulation, for example, via electrowetting-based techniques. Also provided are integrated methods and apparatuses for performing sample preparation and sequencing on the same apparatus. In addition, provided are methods of reducing reagent waste and preloaded consumable cartridges comprising reagents for sample preparation and/or sequencing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2019
    Assignee: ILLUMINA, INC.
    Inventors: Min-Jui Richard Shen, Robert C. Kain, Kenneth M. Kuhn, AmirAli Hajhossein Talasaz, Arash Jamshidi, George Sakaldasis, Eric Vermaas, Sebastian Bohm, Tarun Khurana, Helmy A. Eltoukhy, Jian Gong
  • INTEGRATED SEQUENCING APPARATUSES AND METHODS OF USE
    Publication number: 20160237489
    Abstract: Provided are methods and apparatuses for performing sequencing using droplet manipulation, for example, via electrowetting-based techniques. Also provided are integrated methods and apparatuses for performing sample preparation and sequencing on the same apparatus. In addition, provided are methods of reducing reagent waste and preloaded consumable cartridges comprising reagents for sample preparation and/or sequencing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2016
    Publication date: August 18, 2016
    Applicant: Illumina, Inc.
    Inventors: Min-Jui Richard Shen, Robert C. Kain, Kenneth M. Kuhn, AmirAli Hajhossein Talasaz, Arash Jamshidi, George Sakaldasis, Eric Vermaas, Sebastian Bohm, Tarun Khurana, Helmy A. Eltoukhy, Jian Gong
  • Integrated sequencing apparatuses and methods of use
    Patent number: 9309571
    Abstract: Provided are methods and apparatuses for performing sequencing using droplet manipulation, for example, via electrowetting-based techniques. Also provided are integrated methods and apparatuses for performing sample preparation and sequencing on the same apparatus. In addition, provided are methods of reducing reagent waste and preloaded consumable cartridges comprising reagents for sample preparation and/or sequencing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2016
    Assignee: Illumina, Inc.
    Inventors: Min-Jui Richard Shen, Robert C. Kain, Kenneth M. Kuhn, AmirAli Hajhossein Talasaz, Arash Jamshidi, George Sakaldasis, Eric Vermaas, Sebastian Bohm, Tarun Khurana, Helmy A. Eltoukhy, Jian Gong
  • COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR DISPENSING REAGENTS
    Publication number: 20150209786
    Abstract: Some embodiments of the methods and compositions provided herein include inversion plates and delivery plates. Such inversion plates and delivery plates are useful for the transfer of fluid reagents to multiwell plates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2015
    Publication date: July 30, 2015
    Inventors: Matthew Hage, Kenneth M. Kuhn, Brad Drews, Keith Wyshak, Tim Blauwkamp
  • INTEGRATED SEQUENCING APPARATUSES AND METHODS OF USE
    Publication number: 20140073514
    Abstract: Provided are methods and apparatuses for performing sequencing using droplet manipulation, for example, via electrowetting-based techniques. Also provided are integrated methods and apparatuses for performing sample preparation and sequencing on the same apparatus. In addition, provided are methods of reducing reagent waste and preloaded consumable cartridges comprising reagents for sample preparation and/or sequencing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2013
    Publication date: March 13, 2014
    Applicant: ILLUMINA, INC.
    Inventors: Min-Jui Richard Shen, Robert C. Kain, Kenneth M. Kuhn, AmirAli Hajhossein Talasaz, Arash Jamshidi, George Sakaldasis, Eric Vermaas, Sebastian Bohm, Tarun Khurana, Helmy A. Eltoukhy, Jian Gong
  • Integrated sequencing apparatuses and methods of use
    Patent number: 8637242
    Abstract: Provided are methods and apparatuses for performing sequencing using droplet manipulation, for example, via electrowetting-based techniques. Also provided are integrated methods and apparatuses for performing sample preparation and sequencing on the same apparatus. In addition, provided are methods of reducing reagent waste and preloaded consumable cartridges comprising reagents for sample preparation and/or sequencing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2014
    Assignee: Illumina, Inc.
    Inventors: Min-Jui Richard Shen, Robert C. Kain, Kenneth M. Kuhn, AmirAli Hajhossein Talasaz, Arash Jamshidi
  • Multiplex nucleic acid reactions
    Patent number: 8003354
    Abstract: The invention is directed to a variety of multiplexing methods used to amplify and/or genotype a variety of samples simultaneously.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2011
    Assignee: Illumina, Inc.
    Inventors: Min-Jui Richard Shen, Arnold Oliphant, Scott L. Butler, John R. Stuelpnagel, Mark S. Chee, Kenneth M. Kuhn, Jian-Bing Fan
  • Multiplex nucleic acid reactions
    Patent number: 7955794
    Abstract: The invention is directed to a variety of multiplexing methods used to amplify and/or genotype a variety of samples simultaneously.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2011
    Assignee: Illumina, Inc.
    Inventors: Mun-Jui Richard Shen, Arnold Oliphant, Scott L. Butler, John E. Stuelpnagel, Mark S. Chee, Kenneth M. Kuhn, Jian-Bing Fan
  • MULTIPLEX NUCLEIC ACID REACTIONS
    Publication number: 20080242555
    Abstract: The invention is directed to a variety of multiplexing methods used to amplify and/or genotype a variety of samples simultaneously.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2008
    Publication date: October 2, 2008
    Applicant: Illumina, Inc.
    Inventors: Min-Jui Richard Shen, Arnold Oliphant, Scott L. Butler, John R. Stuelpnagel, Mark S. Chee, Kenneth M. Kuhn, Jian-Bing Fan
  • Multiplex nucleic acid reactions
    Publication number: 20030211489
    Abstract: The invention is directed to a variety of multiplexing methods used to amplify and/or genotype a variety of samples simultaneously.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2002
    Publication date: November 13, 2003
    Inventors: Min-Jui Richard Shen, Arnold Oliphant, Scott L. Butler, John R. Stuelpnagel, Mark S. Chee, Kenneth M. Kuhn, Jian-Bing Fan
  • Collection plate
    Patent number: D729403
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2015
    Assignee: Illumina, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew Hage, Kenneth M. Kuhn, Brad Drews, Keith Wyshak, Tim Blauwkamp
  • Reagent dispensing plate
    Patent number: D745698
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2015
    Assignee: Illumina, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew Hage, Kenneth M. Kuhn, Mark Nibbe, Brad Drews, Keith Wyshak, Tim Blauwkamp
  • Sample basin
    Patent number: D750272
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2016
    Assignee: Illumina, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew Hage, Kenneth M. Kuhn, Brad Drews, Keith Wyshak, Tim Blauwkamp
  • Inversion plate sleeve
    Patent number: D752770
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignee: Illumina, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth M. Kuhn, Matthew Hage, Brad Drews, Keith Wyshak, Tim Blauwkamp
  • Inversion plate
    Patent number: D768870
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2016
    Assignee: Illumina, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth M. Kuhn, Matthew Hage, Brad Drews, Keith Wyshak, Tim Blauwkamp