Patents by Inventor Mark Pratt

Mark Pratt 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: 11639627
    Abstract: A press-fit window insert configured to provide secondary protection to an existing window, having a carrier, a fin, and a fastening clip. The carrier includes a substantially rigid framework having channels within the framework configured to securely accept one or more attachments. The fin extends from the carrier and includes a substantially flexible blade extending from a base portion of the fin. The base portion of the fin is configured to interlock the fin to the carrier. The fastening clip includes a substantially rigid brim extending from a base portion of the fastening clip. The base portion of the fastening clip is configured to interlock the fastening clip to the carrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2023
    Assignee: R VALUE, INC.
    Inventors: Timothy James Hartford, Mark Pratt, Samuel Pardue
  • Patent number: 11604775
    Abstract: A biosensor is provided including a detection device and a flow cell mounted to the detection device. The detection device has a detector surface with a plurality of reaction sites. The detection device also includes a filter layer that is configured to at least one of (a) filter unwanted excitation light signals; (b) direct emission signals from a designated reaction site toward one or more associated light detectors that are configured to detect the emission signals from the designated reaction site; or (c) block or prevent detection of crosstalk emission signals from adjacent reaction sites.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2023
    Assignee: ILLUMINA, INC.
    Inventors: Helmy A. Eltoukhy, Robert C. Kain, Wenyi Feng, Mark Pratt, Bernard Hirschbein, Poorya Sabounchi, Tarun Khurana
  • Publication number: 20230060685
    Abstract: Described herein are methods of generating a coupled sequencing read pair for a polynucleotide, and methods of analyzing the coupled sequencing read pair. The coupled sequencing read pair can be analyzed to detect polynucleotide variants, including at loci that are not directly sequenced within the coupled sequencing read pair. Other analytical methods can include using coupled sequencing read pairs to construct or validate a consensus sequence. The coupled sequencing read pair may be generated for a polynucleotide by generating sequencing data for a first region by extending a primer using labeled nucleotides; further extending the primer through a second region using nucleotides provided in a second region flow order, wherein primer extension through the second region is faster than primer extension through the first region; and generating sequencing data associated with a sequence of a third region of the polynucleotide by further extending the primer using labeled nucleotides.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2022
    Publication date: March 2, 2023
    Inventors: Mark Pratt, Gilad Almogy, Dumitru Brinza, Eliane Trepagnier, Omer Barad, Yoav Etzioni, Florian Oberstrass
  • Patent number: 11505820
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods and systems for sequencing nucleic acid molecules in a manner that enables higher sequencing accuracy. Methods and systems provided herein may enable sequences that may have low-accuracy reads, such as homopolymer sequences or other repeating sequences, to be determined at a higher accuracy and efficiency.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2022
    Assignee: ULTIMA GENOMICS, INC.
    Inventors: Eliane Trepagnier, Mark Pratt, Theo Nikiforov, Gilad Almogy
  • Patent number: 11499962
    Abstract: Provided are systems and methods for analyte detection and analysis. A system can comprise an open substrate configured to rotate. The open substrate can comprise an array of immobilized analytes. A solution comprising a plurality of probes may be directed, via centrifugal force, across the array during rotation of the substrate, to couple at least one of the plurality of probes with at least one of the analytes to form a bound probe. A detector can be configured to detect a signal from the bound probe via continuous rotational area scanning of the substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2022
    Assignee: ULTIMA GENOMICS, INC.
    Inventors: Kristopher Barbee, Nathan Beckett, Denis Pristinski, Derek Schulte, Avishai Bartov, Jamie Sullivan, Dumitru Brinza, Abizar Lakdawalla, Steven Menchen, Gilad Almogy, Mark Pratt
  • Patent number: 11459609
    Abstract: Described herein are methods of generating a coupled sequencing read pair for a polynucleotide, and methods of analyzing the coupled sequencing read pair. The coupled sequencing read pair can be analyzed to detect polynucleotide variants, including at loci that are not directly sequenced within the coupled sequencing read pair. Other analytical methods can include using coupled sequencing read pairs to construct or validate a consensus sequence. The coupled sequencing read pair may be generated for a polynucleotide by generating sequencing data for a first region by extending a primer using labeled nucleotides; further extending the primer through a second region using nucleotides provided in a second region flow order, wherein primer extension through the second region is faster than primer extension through the first region; and generating sequencing data associated with a sequence of a third region of the polynucleotide by further extending the primer using labeled nucleotides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2022
    Assignee: Ultima Genomics, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Pratt, Gilad Almogy, Dumitru Brinza, Eliane Trepagnier, Omer Barad, Yoav Etzioni, Florian Oberstrass
  • Patent number: 11462300
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods, systems, and media for accurate and efficient estimation of a genome of a genus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2022
    Assignee: Ultima Genomics, Inc.
    Inventors: Avishai Bartov, Yoav Etzioni, Mark Geshel, Mark Pratt, Gilad Almogy
  • Publication number: 20220276169
    Abstract: A system includes: an objective lens; a first light source to feed first illuminating light through the objective lens and into a flowcell (e.g., with a relatively thin film waveguide) to be installed in the system, the first illuminating light to be fed using a first grating on the flowcell; and a first image sensor to capture imaging light using the objective lens, wherein the first grating is positioned outside a field of view of the first image sensor. Dual-surface imaging can be performed. Flowcells with multiple swaths bounded by gratings can be used. An auto-alignment process can be performed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2022
    Publication date: September 1, 2022
    Inventors: Yinghua Sun, Stanley S. Hong, Frederick Erie, Alex Nemiroski, M. Shane Bowen, Danilo Condello, Dietrich Dehlinger, Marco A. Krumbuegel, Anthony Lam, Aaron Liu, Bojan Obradovic, Mark Pratt
  • Publication number: 20220199201
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods and systems for accurate and efficient context-aware base calling of sequences. In an aspect, disclosed herein is a method for sequencing a nucleic acid molecule, comprising: (a) sequencing the nucleic acid molecule to generate a plurality of sequence signals; and (b) determining base calls of the nucleic acid molecule based at least in part on (i) the plurality of sequence signals and (ii) quantified context dependency for at least a portion of the plurality of sequence signals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2022
    Publication date: June 23, 2022
    Inventors: Mark PRATT, Gilad ALMOGY, Avishai BARTOV
  • Patent number: 11360027
    Abstract: A system includes: an objective lens; a first light source to feed first illuminating light through the objective lens and into a flowcell (e.g., with a relatively thin film waveguide) to be installed in the system, the first illuminating light to be fed using a first grating on the flowcell; and a first image sensor to capture imaging light using the objective lens, wherein the first grating is positioned outside a field of view of the first image sensor. Dual-surface imaging can be performed. Flowcells with multiple swaths bounded by gratings can be used. An auto-alignment process can be performed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2022
    Assignee: Illumina, Inc.
    Inventors: Yinghua Sun, Stanley S. Hong, Frederick Erie, Alex Nemiroski, M. Shane Bowen, Danilo Condello, Dietrich Dehlinger, Marco A. Krumbuegel, Anthony Lam, Aaron Liu, Bojan Obradovic, Mark Pratt
  • Publication number: 20220170089
    Abstract: Described herein are methods of generating a coupled sequencing read pair for a polynucleotide, and methods of analyzing the coupled sequencing read pair. The coupled sequencing read pair can be analyzed to detect polynucleotide variants, including at loci that are not directly sequenced within the coupled sequencing read pair. Other analytical methods can include using coupled sequencing read pairs to construct or validate a consensus sequence. The coupled sequencing read pair may be generated for a polynucleotide by generating sequencing data for a first region by extending a primer using labeled nucleotides; further extending the primer through a second region using nucleotides provided in a second region flow order, wherein primer extension through the second region is faster than primer extension through the first region; and generating sequencing data associated with a sequence of a third region of the polynucleotide by further extending the primer using labeled nucleotides.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2021
    Publication date: June 2, 2022
    Inventors: Mark PRATT, Gilad ALMOGY, Dumitru BRINZA, Eliane TREPAGNIER, Omer BARAD, Yoav ETZIONI, Florian OBERSTRASS
  • Publication number: 20220162590
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods for accurate base calling of sequences using molecular barcodes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2021
    Publication date: May 26, 2022
    Inventors: Gilad ALMOGY, Eyal NEISTEIN, Mark PRATT
  • Publication number: 20220162696
    Abstract: Provided are systems and methods for analyte detection and analysis. A system can comprise an open substrate. The open substrate may be configured to rotate or otherwise move. The open substrate can comprise an array of individually addressable locations, with analytes immobilized thereto. The substrate may be spatially indexed to identify nucleic acid molecules from one or more sources, and/or sequences thereof, with the respective one or more sources. A solution comprising a plurality of probes may be directed across the array to couple at least one of the plurality of probes with at least one of the analytes to form a bound probe. A detector can be configured to detect a signal from the bound probe via scanning of the substrate while minimizing temperature fluctuations of the substrate or optical aberrations caused by bubbles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2021
    Publication date: May 26, 2022
    Inventors: Nathan BECKETT, Gilad ALMOGY, Nathan CASWELL, Jacob A. WOLF, Kristopher BARBEE, Denis PRISTINSKI, Mark PRATT, Gene POLOVY, Osip SCHWARTZ, Stephanie KUBECKA, Steven MENCHEN, Joseph ANTHONY, Jose Martin SOSA, Phillip You Fai LEE
  • Patent number: 11276480
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods and systems for accurate and efficient context-aware base calling of sequences. In an aspect, disclosed herein is a method for sequencing a nucleic acid molecule, comprising: (a) sequencing the nucleic acid molecule to generate a plurality of sequence signals; and (b) determining base calls of the nucleic acid molecule based at least in part on (i) the plurality of sequence signals and (ii) quantified context dependency for at least a portion of the plurality of sequence signals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2022
    Assignee: ULTIMA GENOMICS, INC.
    Inventors: Mark Pratt, Gilad Almogy, Avishai Bartov
  • Patent number: 11268143
    Abstract: Provided are systems and methods for analyte detection and analysis. A system can comprise an open substrate. The open substrate may be configured to rotate or otherwise move. The open substrate can comprise an array of individually addressable locations, with analytes immobilized thereto. The substrate may be spatially indexed to identify nucleic acid molecules from one or more sources, and/or sequences thereof, with the respective one or more sources. A solution comprising a plurality of probes may be directed across the array to couple at least one of the plurality of probes with at least one of the analytes to form a bound probe. A detector can be configured to detect a signal from the bound probe via scanning of the substrate while minimizing temperature fluctuations of the substrate or optical aberrations caused by bubbles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2022
    Assignee: Ultima Genomics, Inc.
    Inventors: Nathan Beckett, Gilad Almogy, Nathan Caswell, Jacob A. Wolf, Kristopher Barbee, Denis Pristinski, Mark Pratt, Gene Polovy, Osip Schwartz, Stephanie Kubecka, Steven Menchen, Joseph Anthony, Jose Martin Sosa, Phillip You Fai Lee
  • Publication number: 20220042367
    Abstract: A press-fit window insert configured to provide secondary protection to an existing window, having a carrier, a fin, and a fastening clip. The carrier includes a substantially rigid framework having channels within the framework configured to securely accept one or more attachments. The fin extends from the carrier and includes a substantially flexible blade extending from a base portion of the fin. The base portion of the fin is configured to interlock the fin to the carrier. The fastening clip includes a substantially rigid brim extending from a base portion of the fastening clip. The base portion of the fastening clip is configured to interlock the fastening clip to the carrier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2021
    Publication date: February 10, 2022
    Inventors: Timothy James Hartford, Mark Pratt, Samuel Pardue
  • Publication number: 20210383895
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods and systems for accurate and efficient context-aware base calling of sequences. In an aspect, disclosed herein is a method for sequencing a nucleic acid molecule, comprising: (a) sequencing the nucleic acid molecule to generate a plurality of sequence signals; and (b) determining base calls of the nucleic acid molecule based at least in part on (i) the plurality of sequence signals and (ii) quantified context dependency for at least a portion of the plurality of sequence signals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2021
    Publication date: December 9, 2021
    Inventors: Mark PRATT, Gilad ALMOGY, Avishai BARTOV
  • Publication number: 20210366576
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods, systems, and media for accurate and efficient estimation of a genome of a genus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2021
    Publication date: November 25, 2021
    Inventors: Avishai Bartov, Yoav Etzioni, Mark Geshel, Mark Pratt, Gilad Almogy
  • Publication number: 20210318999
    Abstract: A biosensor is provided including a detection device and a flow cell mounted to the detection device. The detection device has a detector surface with a plurality of reaction sites. The detection device also includes a filter layer that is configured to at least one of (a) filter unwanted excitation light signals; (b) direct emission signals from a designated reaction site toward one or more associated light detectors that are configured to detect the emission signals from the designated reaction site; or (c) block or prevent detection of crosstalk emission signals from adjacent reaction sites.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2021
    Publication date: October 14, 2021
    Inventors: Helmy A. Eltoukhy, Robert C. Kain, Wenyi Feng, Mark Pratt, Bernard Hirschbein, Poorya Sabounchi, Tarun Khurana
  • Publication number: 20210277464
    Abstract: Provided are systems and methods for analyte detection and analysis. A system can comprise an open substrate. The open substrate may be configured to rotate or otherwise move. The open substrate can comprise an array of individually addressable locations, with analytes immobilized thereto. The substrate may be spatially indexed to identify nucleic acid molecules from one or more sources, and/or sequences thereof, with the respective one or more sources. A solution comprising a plurality of probes may be directed across the array to couple at least one of the plurality of probes with at least one of the analytes to form a bound probe. A detector can be configured to detect a signal from the bound probe via scanning of the substrate while minimizing temperature fluctuations of the substrate or optical aberrations caused by bubbles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2021
    Publication date: September 9, 2021
    Inventors: Nathan BECKETT, Gilad ALMOGY, Nathan CASWELL, Jacob A. WOLF, Kristopher BARBEE, Denis PRISTINSKI, Mark PRATT, Gene POLOVY, Osip SCHWARTZ, Stephanie KUBECKA, Steven MENCHEN, Joseph ANTHONY, Jose Martin SOSA, Phillip You Fai LEE