Patents by Inventor Mathias Kuphal

Mathias Kuphal 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).

  • Method for sample separation and collection
    Patent number: 10919040
    Abstract: A centrifuge device and method for use are presented. The centrifuge device includes a housing, a chamber, a channel, and a cover. The housing includes a first port and a vent opening and is designed to rotate about an axis passing through a center of the housing. The chamber is defined within the housing and is coupled to the first port. A first portion of the chamber has a width that tapers between a first width at a first position and a second width at a second position within the chamber, the first width being greater than the second width. The channel is coupled to the second position of the chamber and arranged such that a path exists for gas to travel from the channel to the vent opening. The cover provides a wall that seals the chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2021
    Assignee: STAT-DIAGNOSTICA & INNOVATION, S.L.
    Inventors: Rafael Bru Gibert, Mathias Kuphal, Jordi Carrera Fabra, Ricard Martin Blanco, Francisco Javier Ramírez
  • FLUIDIC SYSTEM FOR PERFORMING ASSAYS
    Publication number: 20200408752
    Abstract: A fluidic testing system and method for use are presented. The fluidic testing system includes a microfluidic channel, a first chamber and second chamber. The microfluidic channel has only one port for the introduction and/or extraction of fluid through the microfluidic channel. The first chamber is disposed at a terminal end of the microfluidic channel. The second chamber is coupled to the fluidic channel and is aligned such that each opening to the second chamber is configured to be aligned substantially parallel to a gravity vector during operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2020
    Publication date: December 31, 2020
    Inventors: Jordi CARRERA FABRA, Mathias KUPHAL, Rafael BRU GIBERT, Anna COMENGÉS CASAS
  • Fluidic system for performing assays
    Patent number: 10775370
    Abstract: A fluidic testing system and method for use are presented. The fluidic testing system includes a microfluidic channel, a first chamber and second chamber. The microfluidic channel has only one port for the introduction and/or extraction of fluid through the microfluidic channel. The first chamber is disposed at a terminal end of the microfluidic channel. The second chamber is coupled to the fluidic channel and is aligned such that each opening to the second chamber is configured to be aligned substantially parallel to a gravity vector during operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2020
    Assignee: STAT-DIAGNOSTICA & INNOVATION, S.L.
    Inventors: Jordi Carrera Fabra, Mathias Kuphal, Rafael Bru Gilbert, Anna Comengés Casas
  • Method for Sample Separation and Collection
    Publication number: 20190381504
    Abstract: A centrifuge device and method for use are presented. The centrifuge device includes a housing, a chamber, a channel, and a cover. The housing includes a first port and a vent opening and is designed to rotate about an axis passing through a center of the housing. The chamber is defined within the housing and is coupled to the first port. A first portion of the chamber has a width that tapers between a first width at a first position and a second width at a second position within the chamber, the first width being greater than the second width. The channel is coupled to the second position of the chamber and arranged such that a path exists for gas to travel from the channel to the vent opening. The cover provides a wall that seals the chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2019
    Publication date: December 19, 2019
    Inventors: Rafael Bru Gibert, Mathias Kuphal, Jordi Carrera Fabra, Ricard Martin Blanco, Francisco Javier Ramirez
  • Apparatus for sample separation and collection
    Patent number: 10413902
    Abstract: A centrifuge device and method for use are presented. The centrifuge device includes a housing, a chamber, a channel, and a cover. The housing includes a first port and a vent opening and is designed to rotate about an axis passing through a center of the housing. The chamber is defined within the housing and is coupled to the first port. A first portion of the chamber has a width that tapers between a first width at a first position and a second width at a second position within the chamber, the first width being greater than the second width. The channel is coupled to the second position of the chamber and arranged such that a path exists for gas to travel from the channel to the vent opening. The cover provides a wall that seals the chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2019
    Assignee: STAT-DIAGNOSTICA & INNOVATION, S.L.
    Inventors: Rafael Bru Gilbert, Mathias Kuphal, Jordi Carrera Fabra, Ricard Martin Blanco, Francisco Javier Ramírez
  • Method and Apparatus for Sample Separation and Collection
    Publication number: 20170014823
    Abstract: A centrifuge device and method for use are presented. The centrifuge device includes a housing, a chamber, a channel, and a cover. The housing includes a first port and a vent opening and is designed to rotate about an axis passing through a center of the housing. The chamber is defined within the housing and is coupled to the first port. A first portion of the chamber has a width that tapers between a first width at a first position and a second width at a second position within the chamber, the first width being greater than the second width. The channel is coupled to the second position of the chamber and arranged such that a path exists for gas to travel from the channel to the vent opening. The cover provides a wall that seals the chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2016
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Inventors: Rafael Bru Gibert, Mathias Kuphal, Jordi Carrera Fabra, Ricard Martin Blanco, Francisco Javier Ramirez
  • Fluidic System for Performing Assays
    Publication number: 20170014821
    Abstract: A fluidic testing system and method for use are presented. The fluidic testing system includes a microfluidic channel, a first chamber and second chamber. The microfluidic channel has only one port for the introduction and/or extraction of fluid through the microfluidic channel. The first chamber is disposed at a terminal end of the microfluidic channel. The second chamber is coupled to the fluidic channel and is aligned such that each opening to the second chamber is configured to be aligned substantially parallel to a gravity vector during operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2016
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Inventors: Jordi Carrera Fabra, Mathias Kuphal, Rafael Bru Gibert, Anna Comengés Casas