Patents by Inventor Luc J. Bousse

Luc J. Bousse 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).

  • Patent number: 6413782
    Abstract: Microfluidic devices for analyzing a plurality of compounds are manufactured for performing high throughput screening assays. The methods are used to manufacture devices that screen large numbers of different compounds for their effects on a variety of chemical and biochemical systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2002
    Assignee: Caliper Technologies Corp.
    Inventors: J. Wallace Parce, Anne R. Kopf-Sill, Luc J. Bousse
  • Patent number: 6406905
    Abstract: The present invention provides novel microfluidic devices and methods that are useful for performing high-throughput screening assays. In particular, the devices and methods of the invention are useful in screening large numbers of different compounds for their effects on a variety of chemical, and preferably, biochemical systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2002
    Assignee: Caliper Technologies Corp.
    Inventors: John Wallace Parce, Anne R. Kopf-Sill, Luc J. Bousse
  • Patent number: 6406893
    Abstract: Integrated systems, apparatus, software, and methods for performing biochemical analysis, including DNA sequencing, genomic screening, purification of nucleic acids and other biological components and drug screening are provided. Microfluidic devices, systems and methods for using these devices and systems for performing a wide variety of fluid operations are provided. The devices and systems of are used in performing fluid operations which require a large number of iterative, successive or parallel fluid manipulations, in a microscale, or sealed and readily automated format.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2002
    Assignee: Caliper Technologies Corp.
    Inventors: Michael Knapp, John Wallace Parce, Luc J. Bousse, Anne R. Kopf-Sill
  • Patent number: 6403338
    Abstract: Integrated systems, apparatus, software, and methods for performing biochemical analysis, including DNA sequencing, genomic screening, purification of nucleic acids and other biological components and drug screening are provided. Microfluidic devices, systems and methods for using these devices and systems for performing a wide variety of fluid operations are provided. The devices and systems of are used in performing fluid operations which require a large number of iterative, successive or parallel fluid manipulations, in a microscale, or sealed and readily automated format.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2002
    Assignee: Mountain View
    Inventors: Michael Knapp, John Wallace Parce, Luc J. Bousse, Anne R. Kopf-Sill
  • Patent number: 6399389
    Abstract: A method for screening a plurality of compounds is used in conjunction with microfluidic devices for performing high throughput screening assays. A conveyor system is used to transport and dispense libraries of compounds into one or more sample port of a microfluidic device. The microfluidic device accesses the compounds in order to screen large numbers of different compounds for their effects on a variety of chemical and biochemical systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2002
    Assignee: Caliper Technologies Corp.
    Inventors: J. Wallace Parce, Anne R. Kopf-Sill, Luc J. Bousse
  • Patent number: 6391622
    Abstract: Integrated systems, apparatus, software, and methods for performing biochemical analysis, including DNA sequencing, genomic screening, purification of nucleic acids and other biological components and drug screening are provided. Microfluidic devices, systems and methods for using these devices and systems for performing a wide variety of fluid operations are provided. The devices and systems of are used in performing fluid operations which require a large number of iterative, successive or parallel fluid manipulations, in a microscale, or sealed and readily automated format.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2002
    Assignee: Caliper Technologies Corp.
    Inventors: Michael Knapp, John Wallace Parce, Luc J. Bousse, Anne R. Kopf-Sill
  • Patent number: 6379974
    Abstract: The present invention generally provides microfluidic devices and systems that utilize electrokinetic material transport systems to selectively control and direct the transport of materials through and among complex arrangements of integrated, interconnected microscale channels disposed within integrated body structures. Channels are sized and positioned to provide equal resistance in different paths.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2002
    Assignee: Caliper Technologies Corp.
    Inventors: John Wallace Parce, Anne R. Kopf-Sill, Luc J. Bousse
  • Publication number: 20020039751
    Abstract: The present invention provides novel microfluidic devices and methods that are useful for performing high-throughput screening assays. In particular, the devices and methods of the invention are useful in screening large numbers of different compounds for their effects on a variety of chemical, and preferably, biochemical systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2001
    Publication date: April 4, 2002
    Applicant: Caliper Technologies Corp.
    Inventors: J. Wallace Parce, Anne R. Kopf-Sill, Luc J. Bousse
  • Publication number: 20020033337
    Abstract: Devices, systems and methods for use in separating sample materials into different fractions that employ bulk fluid flow for loading of samples followed by electrophoretic separation of the sample material. Devices employ configurations that optionally allow bulk sample loading with some or no displacement of a separation matrix within a separation conduit. Methods of using these devices, and systems that incorporate these devices are also envisioned.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2001
    Publication date: March 21, 2002
    Inventors: Walter Ausserer, Luc J. Bousse, Robert S. Dubrow, Steven A. Sundberg, Andrea W. Chow, Benjamin N. Wang
  • Publication number: 20020031821
    Abstract: The present invention provides novel microfluidic devices and methods that are useful for performing high-throughput screening assays. In particular, the devices and methods of the invention are useful in screening large numbers of different compounds for their effects on a variety of chemical, and preferably, biochemical systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2001
    Publication date: March 14, 2002
    Applicant: Caliper Technologies Corp.
    Inventors: J. Wallace Parce, Anne R. Kopf-Sill, Luc J. Bousse
  • Publication number: 20020025280
    Abstract: Methods and devices that include the use of venting elements for enhancing bonded substrate yields and regulating temperature. Venting elements are generally fabricated proximal to functionalized regions in substrate surfaces to prevent bond voids that form during bonding processes from affecting the functionalized regions. Venting elements generally include venting channels or networks of channels and/or venting cavities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2001
    Publication date: February 28, 2002
    Inventors: David Chazan, Luc J. Bousse, Carlton Brooks, Derek Louch, Michael R. Spaid
  • Patent number: 6306659
    Abstract: An apparatus for analyzing a plurality of compounds is used in conjunction with microfluidic devices for performing high throughput screening assays. A conveyor system delivers libraries of compounds to a microfluidic device which accesses the compounds in order to screen large numbers of different compounds for their effects on a variety of chemical and biochemical systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2001
    Assignee: Caliper Technologies Corp.
    Inventors: J. Wallace Parce, Anne R. Kopf-Sill, Luc J. Bousse
  • Patent number: 6274337
    Abstract: The present invention provides novel microfluidic devices and methods that are useful for performing high-throughput screening assays. In particular, the devices and methods of the invention are useful in screening large numbers of different compounds for their effects on a variety of chemical, and preferably, biochemical systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2001
    Assignee: Caliper Technologies Corp.
    Inventors: J. Wallace Parce, Anne R. Kopf-Sill, Luc J. Bousse
  • Patent number: 6267858
    Abstract: The present invention provides novel microfluidic devices and methods that are useful for performing high-throughput screening assays. In particular, the devices and methods of the invention are useful in screening large numbers of different compounds for their effects on a variety of chemical, and preferably, biochemical systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2001
    Assignee: Caliper Technologies Corp.
    Inventors: J. Wallace Parce, Anne R. Kopf-Sill, Luc J. Bousse
  • Patent number: 6235175
    Abstract: The present invention generally provides microfluidic devices which incorporate improved channel and reservoir geometries, as well as methods of using these devices in the analysis, preparation, or other manipulation of fluid borne materials, to achieve higher throughputs of such materials through these devices, with lower cost, material and/or space requirements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2001
    Assignee: Caliper Technologies Corp.
    Inventors: Robert S. Dubrow, Colin B. Kennedy, Luc J. Bousse
  • Patent number: 6235471
    Abstract: Integrated systems, apparatus, software, and methods for performing biochemical analysis, including DNA sequencing, genomic screening, purification of nucleic acids and other biological components and drug screening are provided. Microfluidic devices, systems and methods for using these devices and systems for performing a wide variety of fluid operations are provided. The devices and systems of are used in performing fluid operations which require a large number of iterative, successive or parallel fluid manipulations, in a microscale, or sealed and readily automated format.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2001
    Assignee: Caliper Technologies Corp.
    Inventors: Michael Knapp, John Wallace Parce, Luc J. Bousse, Anne R. Kopf-Sill
  • Patent number: 6153073
    Abstract: The present invention generally provides microfluidic devices which incorporate improved channel and reservoir geometries, as well as methods of using these devices in the analysis, preparation, or other manipulation of fluid borne materials, to achieve higher throughputs of such materials through these devices, with lower cost, material and/or space requirements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2000
    Assignee: Caliper Technologies Corp.
    Inventors: Robert S. Dubrow, Colin B. Kennedy, Luc J. Bousse
  • Patent number: 6150180
    Abstract: The present invention provides novel microfluidic devices and methods that are useful for performing high-throughput screening assays. In particular, the devices and methods of the invention are useful in screening large numbers of different compounds for their effects on a variety of chemical, and preferably, biochemical systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2000
    Assignee: Caliper Technologies Corp.
    Inventors: John Wallace Parce, Anne R. Kopf-Sill, Luc J. Bousse
  • Patent number: 6123798
    Abstract: The present invention generally provides improved methods of fabricating polymeric microfluidic devices that incorporate microscale fluidic structures, whereby the fabrication process does not substantially distort or deform such structures. The methods of the invention generally provide enhanced bonding processes for mating and bonding substrate layers to define the microscale channel networks therebetween.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2000
    Assignee: Caliper Technologies Corp.
    Inventors: Khushroo Gandhi, Robert S. Dubrow, Luc J. Bousse
  • Patent number: 6068752
    Abstract: The present invention generally provides microfluidic devices which incorporate improved channel and reservoir geometries, as well as methods of using these devices in the analysis, preparation, or other manipulation of fluid borne materials, to achieve higher throughputs of such materials through these devices, with lower cost, material and/or space requirements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2000
    Assignee: Caliper Technologies Corp.
    Inventors: Robert S. Dubrow, Colin B. Kennedy, Luc J. Bousse