Patents by Inventor Marc DeJohn

Marc DeJohn 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: 20250121369
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides devices, systems, methods and kits for processing a sample. In some cases, a sample is processed in preparation for an assay (e.g., polymerase chain reaction and immunofluorescence-based target detection) by an analytic device. In some cases, the processing is automated. In some cases, the processing is substantially automated. The systems provided herein can comprise a cartridge (e.g., one-time use) and a dock (e.g., re-useable) for receiving the cartridge. In some cases, the devices and systems provided herein are portable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2024
    Publication date: April 17, 2025
    Inventors: Marc DeJohn, Christopher Cox
  • Publication number: 20240344121
    Abstract: A disposable assay platform for detecting a target nucleic acid comprising multiple chambers and a method for operating the assay platform. Solutions containing the target nucleic acid move from one chamber to the next chamber by opening a vent pocket. The resulting pressure change enables the solution to flow to the next chamber. The platform comprises an electronic layer and one or more fluid layers bonded together. All heating operations can be performed by using resistive heating elements in the platform. All cooling operations are preferably passive. The platform is preferably operated when in a vertical orientation and can be docked to an external docking station that controls the operation of the platform.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2024
    Publication date: October 17, 2024
    Inventors: Marc DEJOHN, Robert B. CARY, Nathan J. COBB
  • Patent number: 12023666
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides devices, systems, methods and kits for processing a sample. In some cases, a sample is processed in preparation for an assay (e.g., polymerase chain reaction and immunofluorescence-based target detection) by an analytic device. In some cases, the processing is automated. In some cases, the processing is substantially automated. The systems provided herein can comprise a cartridge (e.g., one-time use) and a dock (e.g., re-useable) for receiving the cartridge. In some cases, the devices and systems provided herein are portable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2024
    Assignee: Biomeme, Inc.
    Inventors: Marc DeJohn, Christopher Cox
  • Patent number: 11999997
    Abstract: A disposable assay platform for detecting a target nucleic acid comprising multiple chambers and a method for operating the assay platform. Solutions containing the target nucleic acid move from one chamber to the next chamber by opening a vent pocket. The resulting pressure change enables the solution to flow to the next chamber. The platform comprises an electronic layer and one or more fluid layers bonded together. All heating operations can be performed by using resistive heating elements in the platform. All cooling operations are preferably passive. The platform is preferably operated when in a vertical orientation and can be docked to an external docking station that controls the operation of the platform.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2024
    Assignee: Mesa Biotech, Inc.
    Inventors: Marc Dejohn, Robert B Cary, Nathan J Cobb
  • Patent number: 11892461
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides devices, systems, methods for processing and/or analyzing a biological sample. An analytic device for processing and/or analyzing a biological sample may comprise a moving carriage. The analytic device may be portable. The analytic device may receive instructions for performing an assay from a mobile electronic device external to a housing of the analytic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2024
    Assignee: BIOMEME, INC.
    Inventors: Marc DeJohn, Christopher Cox, Thomas Welsh, Luke Gary, Alexia Quinn
  • Publication number: 20220186325
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides devices, systems, methods for processing and/or analyzing a biological sample. An analytic device for processing and/or analyzing a biological sample may comprise a moving carriage. The analytic device may be portable. The analytic device may receive instructions for performing an assay from a mobile electronic device external to a housing of the analytic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2021
    Publication date: June 16, 2022
    Inventors: Marc DeJohn, Christopher Cox, Tom Welsh, Luke Gary, Alexia Quinn
  • Publication number: 20220145364
    Abstract: A disposable assay platform for detecting a target nucleic acid comprising multiple chambers and a method for operating the assay platform. Solutions containing the target nucleic acid move from one chamber to the next chamber by opening a vent pocket. The resulting pressure change enables the solution to flow to the next chamber. The platform comprises an electronic layer and one or more fluid layers bonded together. All heating operations can be performed by using resistive heating elements in the platform. All cooling operations are preferably passive. The platform is preferably operated when in a vertical orientation and can be docked to an external docking station that controls the operation of the platform.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2022
    Publication date: May 12, 2022
    Inventors: Marc DEJOHN, Robert B. CARY, Nathan J. COBB
  • Publication number: 20220073966
    Abstract: Provided herein are vial caps for use with assay vials, tubes, or plates. The vial caps can be compatible with various analytic devices, for example, thermocycler. The vial caps can be used with polymerase chain reaction (PCR) assay vials, tubes, or plates in any thermocycling reactions. The vial caps described herein can prevent evaporation during thermocycling reactions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2021
    Publication date: March 10, 2022
    Inventors: Marc DeJohn, Jesse Wilson vanWestrienen, Christopher Cox, Paul Parkhurst
  • Patent number: 11268142
    Abstract: A disposable assay platform for detecting a target nucleic acid comprising multiple chambers and a method for operating the assay platform. Solutions containing the target nucleic acid move from one chamber to the next chamber by opening a vent pocket. The resulting pressure change enables the solution to flow to the next chamber. The platform comprises an electronic layer and one or more fluid layers bonded together. All heating operations can be performed by using resistive heating elements in the platform. All cooling operations are preferably passive. The platform is preferably operated when in a vertical orientation and can be docked to an external docking station that controls the operation of the platform.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2022
    Assignee: Mesa Biotech, Inc.
    Inventors: Marc Dejohn, Robert B. Cary, Nathan J. Cobb
  • Publication number: 20200276582
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides devices, systems, methods and kits for processing a sample. In some cases, a sample is processed in preparation for an assay (e.g., polymerase chain reaction and immunofluorescence-based target detection) by an analytic device. In some cases, the processing is automated. In some cases, the processing is substantially automated. The systems provided herein can comprise a cartridge (e.g., one-time use) and a dock (e.g., re-useable) for receiving the cartridge. In some cases, the devices and systems provided herein are portable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2020
    Publication date: September 3, 2020
    Inventors: Marc DeJohn, Christopher Cox
  • Publication number: 20200216876
    Abstract: A disposable assay platform for detecting a target nucleic acid comprising multiple chambers and a method for operating the assay platform. Solutions containing the target nucleic acid move from one chamber to the next chamber by opening a vent pocket. The resulting pressure change enables the solution to flow to the next chamber. The platform comprises an electronic layer and one or more fluid layers bonded together. All heating operations can be performed by using resistive heating elements in the platform. All cooling operations are preferably passive. The platform is preferably operated when in a vertical orientation and can be docked to an external docking station that controls the operation of the platform.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2019
    Publication date: July 9, 2020
    Inventors: Marc DEJOHN, Robert B. CARY, Nathan J. COBB
  • Patent number: 10519492
    Abstract: A disposable assay platform for detecting a target nucleic acid comprising multiple chambers and a method for operating the assay platform. Solutions containing the target nucleic acid move from one chamber to the next chamber by opening a vent pocket. The resulting pressure change enables the solution to flow to the next chamber. The platform comprises an electronic layer and one or more fluid layers bonded together. All heating operations can be performed by using resistive heating elements in the platform. All cooling operations are preferably passive. The platform is preferably operated when in a vertical orientation and can be docked to an external docking station that controls the operation of the platform.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2019
    Assignee: Mesa Biotech, Inc.
    Inventors: Marc DeJohn, Robert B. Cary, Nathan J. Cobb
  • Publication number: 20140045191
    Abstract: A disposable assay platform for detecting a target nucleic acid comprising multiple chambers and a method for operating the assay platform. Solutions containing the target nucleic acid move from one chamber to the next chamber by opening a vent pocket. The resulting pressure change enables the solution to flow to the next chamber. The platform comprises an electronic layer and one or more fluid layers bonded together. All heating operations can be performed by using resistive heating elements in the platform. All cooling operations are preferably passive. The platform is preferably operated when in a vertical orientation and can be docked to an external docking station that controls the operation of the platform.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2012
    Publication date: February 13, 2014
    Applicant: MESA TECH INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Marc DeJohn, Robert B. Cary, Nathan J. Cobb