Patents by Inventor Kevin Ou

Kevin Ou 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).

  • CONTINUOUS FLOW MICROFLUIDIC SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20240335803
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed towards improved systems and methods for large-scale production of nanoparticles used for delivery of therapeutic material. The apparatus can be used to manufacture a wide array of nanoparticles containing therapeutic material including, but not limited to, lipid nanoparticles and polymer nanoparticles. In certain embodiments, continuous flow operation and parallelization of microfluidic mixers contribute to increased nanoparticle production volume.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2024
    Publication date: October 10, 2024
    Applicant: The University of British Columbia
    Inventors: Euan Ramsay, Robert James Taylor, Timothy Leaver, Andre Wild, Kevin Ou, Colin Walsh
  • Continuous flow microfluidic system
    Patent number: 11938454
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed towards improved systems and methods for large-scale production of nanoparticles used for delivery of therapeutic material. The apparatus can be used to manufacture a wide array of nanoparticles containing therapeutic material including, but not limited to, lipid nanoparticles and polymer nanoparticles. In certain embodiments, continuous flow operation and parallelization of microfluidic mixers contribute to increased nanoparticle production volume.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: The University of British Columbia
    Inventors: Euan Ramsay, Robert James Taylor, Timothy Leaver, Andre Wild, Kevin Ou, Colin Walsh
  • CONTINUOUS FLOW MICROFLUIDIC SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20210113974
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed towards improved systems and methods for large-scale production of nanoparticles used for delivery of therapeutic material. The apparatus can be used to manufacture a wide array of nanoparticles containing therapeutic material including, but not limited to, lipid nanoparticles and polymer nanoparticles. In certain embodiments, continuous flow operation and parallelization of microfluidic mixers contribute to increased nanoparticle production volume.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2020
    Publication date: April 22, 2021
    Applicant: The University of British Columbia
    Inventors: Euan Ramsay, Robert James Taylor, Timothy Leaver, Andre Wild, Kevin Ou, Colin Walsh
  • CONTINUOUS FLOW SYSTEMS WITH BIFURCATING MIXERS
    Publication number: 20210023514
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are continuous flow systems having bifurcated fluidic flow mixers. The mixers operate, at least partially, by Dean vortexing. Accordingly, the mixers are referred to as Dean Vortex Bifurcating Mixers (“DVBM”). DVBMs utilize Dean vortexing and bifurcation of the fluidic channels that form the mixers to achieve the goal of optimized microfluidic mixing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2020
    Publication date: January 28, 2021
    Applicant: The University of British Columbia
    Inventors: Euan Ramsay, Robert James Taylor, Timothy Leaver, Andre Wild, Kevin Ou, Colin Walsh
  • Disposable microfluidic cartridge
    Patent number: 10597291
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed towards a disposable microfluidic cartridge configured for use in a system for the small scale production of nanoparticles used in scientific research or therapeutic applications. The system can be used to produce a wide variety of nanoparticles, including but not limited to lipid and polymer nanoparticles, carrying a variety of payloads. The system provides for a simple workflow which in certain embodiments can be used to produce a sterile product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2020
    Assignee: The University of British Columbia
    Inventors: Andre Wild, Timothy Leaver, Colin Walsh, Gesine Heuck, Anitha Thomas, Aysha Ansari, Kevin Ou, Robert James Taylor, Euan Ramsay
  • DEVICE AND METHOD FOR FORMULATING PARTICLES AT SMALL VOLUMES
    Publication number: 20190076372
    Abstract: Methods and devices for making particles at small volumes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2018
    Publication date: March 14, 2019
    Applicant: The University of British Columbia
    Inventors: Colin Walsh, Andre Wild, Robert James Taylor, Timothy Leaver, Kevin Ou, Euan Ramsay, Aysha Ansari
  • Device for formulating particles at small volumes
    Patent number: 10159652
    Abstract: Methods and devices for making particles at small volumes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2018
    Assignee: The University of British Columbia
    Inventors: Colin Walsh, Andre Wild, Robert James Taylor, Timothy Leaver, Kevin Ou, Euan Ramsay, Aysha Ansari
  • DISPOSABLE MICROFLUIDIC CARTRIDGE
    Publication number: 20180111830
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed towards a disposable microfluidic cartridge configured for use in a system for the small scale production of nanoparticles used in scientific research or therapeutic applications. The system can be used to produce a wide variety of nanoparticles, including but not limited to lipid and polymer nanoparticles, carrying a variety of payloads. The system provides for a simple workflow which in certain embodiments can be used to produce a sterile product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2017
    Publication date: April 26, 2018
    Applicant: The University of British Columbia
    Inventors: Andre Wild, Timothy Leaver, Colin Walsh, Gesine Heuck, Anitha Thomas, Aysha Ansari, Kevin Ou, Robert James Taylor, Euan Ramsay
  • CONTINUOUS FLOW MICROFLUIDIC SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20180043320
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed towards improved systems and methods for large-scale production of nanoparticles used for delivery of therapeutic material. The apparatus can be used to manufacture a wide array of nanoparticles containing therapeutic material including, but not limited to, lipid nanoparticles and polymer nanoparticles. In certain embodiments, continuous flow operation and parallelization of microfluidic mixers contribute to increased nanoparticle production volume.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2016
    Publication date: February 15, 2018
    Applicant: The University of British Columbia
    Inventors: Euan RAMSAY, Robert James TAYLOR, Timothy LEAVER, Andre WILD, Kevin OU, Colin WALSH
  • DEVICE FOR FORMULATING PARTICLES AT SMALL VOLUMES
    Publication number: 20160235688
    Abstract: Methods and devices for making particles at small volumes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2014
    Publication date: August 18, 2016
    Inventors: Colin Walsh, Andre Wild, Robert James Taylor, Timothy Leaver, Kevin Ou, Euan Ramsay, Aysha Ansari
  • Remotely controlled drug delivery systems
    Patent number: 9289584
    Abstract: Drug delivery devices responsive to at least one external stimulus are described, along with methods for their preparation and use. The devices can be configured to respond to the stimulus, providing “on demand” release of one or more deliverables such as pharmaceutical drugs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2016
    Assignee: THE UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
    Inventors: Mu Chiao, John K. Jackson, Fatemeh N. Pirmoradi, Kevin Ou
  • REMOTELY CONTROLLED DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEMS
    Publication number: 20120226265
    Abstract: Drug delivery devices responsive to at least one external stimulus are described, along with methods for their preparation and use. The devices can be configured to respond to the stimulus, providing “on demand” release of one or more deliverables such as pharmaceutical drugs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2011
    Publication date: September 6, 2012
    Applicant: THE UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
    Inventors: Mu Chiao, John K. Jackson, Fatemeh N. Pirmoradi, Kevin Ou