Patents by Inventor Matthew Hummer

Matthew Hummer 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: 20250148896
    Abstract: A monitoring system for monitoring, measuring and detecting analytes in an environment or in test samples from an environment. The monitoring system generates data in response to the presence of at least one analyte. The monitoring system is configured to communicate the data to an associated receiver such as personal communication device or the like for processing. The monitoring system can be in the form of a selectively attachable component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2025
    Publication date: May 8, 2025
    Inventors: GREGORY J. HUMMER, MATTHEW HUMMER
  • Publication number: 20250066628
    Abstract: The embodiments disclose a graphene ink composition including a thermal plasma device configured to produce an oxidized graphene, a composition comprising the oxidized graphene, a hydrophobic fluid component and a cellulose derivative, wherein the hydrophobic fluid component comprises at least one from a group of alcohols, glycols, terpenes, terpene alcohols, or combinations thereof, and wherein the composition comprises a graphene-cellulose derivative solids concentration of 2% to 50% weight by volume (w/v) and a viscosity of 0.1 to 100 Pa·s.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2024
    Publication date: February 27, 2025
    Inventors: Matthew Hummer, GREGORY J. HUMMER
  • Patent number: 12217593
    Abstract: A monitoring device for monitoring an environment including a detector component configured to detect at least one analyte signature data and environment information related to an environment, a location device configured to record a detection location of the detector component at a time of detection of the at least one analyte signature data and the environment information, a first memory device configured to receive and record data comprising operating status of the detector component and, at the time of detection, the detected at least one analyte signature data and the environment information, at least one communication device configured to wirelessly transmit the recorded data to an associated receiver, wherein the associated receiver is configured to receive and process the recorded data and wherein the detector component and the communication circuitry are a printed component and wherein the at least one detector component includes at least one nano sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2025
    Inventors: Gregory J. Hummer, Matthew Hummer
  • Publication number: 20250037565
    Abstract: Systems and methods for detecting, monitoring or measuring chemical concentrations in products intended for consumption or the environment of products intended for consumption throughout the supply chain, beginning with producers, processors, packagers, transporters, distributors and ending with retailers and consumers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2024
    Publication date: January 30, 2025
    Inventors: Matthew Hummer, Gregory J. Hummer
  • Publication number: 20250017497
    Abstract: The embodiments disclose a test cartridge assembly system including a test cartridge assembly for loading of a test sample moving the fluid through the internal fluidic channels processing and presenting the sample to one or more electrochemical sensors for measuring analytes in the test sample, at least one fluidic channel formed directly in a rigid portion of an upper test cartridge assembly housing to form a fluidic path, a port coupled to the at least one fluidic channel for receiving a spring loaded vacuum source, a port coupled to the upper test cartridge assembly housing to communicate the vacuum through the upper cartridge housing into the fluidic path, and a functional layer coupled to the test cartridge assembly configured to provide electrical functionalities and interconnections to various fluidic components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2024
    Publication date: January 16, 2025
    Inventors: Matthew Hummer, GREGORY J. HUMMER
  • Patent number: 12190700
    Abstract: A monitoring system for monitoring, measuring and detecting analytes in an environment or in test samples from an environment. The monitoring system generates data in response to the presence of at least one analyte. The monitoring system is configured to communicate the data to an associated receiver such as personal communication device or the like for processing. The monitoring system can be in the form of a selectively attachable component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 2024
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2025
    Inventors: Gregory J. Hummer, Matthew Hummer
  • Publication number: 20250003942
    Abstract: A monitoring system and method for any type of fluid system. Exemplary fluid systems include: sanitary and/or storm sewer systems, hydrological power generation, heating and cooling systems; energy exploration, excavation and transmission, specifically hydraulic fracturing known as “fracking”. The system and method utilize chemical sensors and other detection devices, a power source and circuitry to communicate with hand-held devices and/or other local or remote data terminals. Since sewers and other water infrastructure are often used to dispose, transport, store and transform liquids or other materials in addition to human waste and/or waste fluids from other human activity, monitoring effluent and chemical composition of liquids can provide data useful for a wide range of purposes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2024
    Publication date: January 2, 2025
    Inventors: Gregory J. Hummer, Matthew Hummer
  • Publication number: 20240426797
    Abstract: A system for measuring chemical concentrations and other attributes or conditions of the various forms of matter (solid, liquid or gas) in an environment. The system finds particular application for industrial processes and procedures whereby real-time, quasi-real-time or sampling chemicals of matter, or factors or conditions in an environment could help operations become more efficient, effective and sustainable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2024
    Publication date: December 26, 2024
    Inventor: Matthew Hummer
  • Patent number: 12131617
    Abstract: Systems and methods for detecting, monitoring or measuring chemical concentrations in products intended for consumption or the environment of products intended for consumption throughout the supply chain, beginning with producers, processors, packagers, transporters, distributors and ending with retailers and consumers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2023
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2024
    Inventors: Matthew Hummer, Gregory J. Hummer
  • Publication number: 20240345066
    Abstract: The embodiments disclose a sensor for detecting an analyte including at least one substrate, a first conductive layer added to the at least one substrate forming an electrode pattern with at least two working electrodes and one counter electrode, a second conductive layer added to the first conductive layer that forms the electrode pattern with at least two working electrodes and one counter electrode, at least one single-stranded molecule bound to the second conductive layer, wherein the at least one single-stranded molecule binds to the analyte when complementary single-stranded molecules bond together to form a double-stranded molecule, and wherein the binding of the at least one single-stranded molecule bound to the second conductive layer and at least one single-stranded molecule of the analyte generates a profile response indicative of at least a positive or negative or inconclusive test result.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2024
    Publication date: October 17, 2024
    Inventors: Matthew Hummer, Gregory J. Hummer
  • Publication number: 20240328986
    Abstract: The embodiments disclose an apparatus including a test cartridge configured for inserting into a reader, a sample insertion component coupled to the test cartridge a test sample, a heater device coupled to the test cartridge configured to heat to a predetermined temperature the test sample, a sensor array coupled to the test cartridge consisting of at least one electrochemical sensor for sensing analytes in a sample, a reader configured to gather test related data from the sensor array coupled to the test cartridge, an analyzer coupled to the reader configured for determining test results of each sensor in the sensor array and comparing all the test results for confirmation of a valid test and coherent results, a MCU (Microcontroller Unit) to perform main control and processing functions, and orchestrates all the functionality for the Reader, and a BLE Radio RF link between the MCU and an external processing system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2024
    Publication date: October 3, 2024
    Inventors: Matthew Hummer, Gregory J. Hummer
  • Patent number: 12092629
    Abstract: The embodiments disclose a process for manufacturing a sensor including depositing a first conductive layer on a substrate followed by curing the first conductive layer and, depositing a temperature controlling conductive ink on top of a portion of the first conductive layer followed by curing the temperature controlling conductive ink and, depositing an insulating layer on top of the temperature controlling conductive ink layer and a portion of the first conductive layer followed by curing the insulating layer and, depositing a second conductive layer on top of a portion of first conductive layer followed by curing the second conductive layer and, depositing an adhesive layer on top of a portion of the first conductive layer for adhering a memory chip to the first conductive layer followed by curing the adhesive layer and, depositing at least one biomolecule layer on top of the second conductive layer followed by drying the at least one biomolecule layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2023
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2024
    Inventors: Matthew Hummer, Gregory J. Hummer
  • Patent number: 12085553
    Abstract: A monitoring system and method for any type of fluid system. Exemplary fluid systems include: sanitary and/or storm sewer systems; hydrological power generation, heating and cooling systems; energy exploration, excavation and transmission, specifically hydraulic fracturing known as “fracking”. The system and method utilize chemical sensors and other detection devices, a power source and circuitry to communicate with hand-held devices and/or other local or remote data terminals. Since sewers and other water infrastructure are often used to dispose, transport, store and transform liquids or other materials in addition to human waste and/or waste fluids from other human activity, monitoring effluent and chemical composition of liquids can provide data useful for a wide range of purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2024
    Inventors: Gregory J. Hummer, Matthew Hummer
  • Patent number: 12019063
    Abstract: The embodiments disclose a method including functionalizing a biosensor with a biologic analytical target prior to installation into a detection cartridge, depositing a test subject bodily fluid test sample onto the biosensor surface, inserting the detection cartridge into a portable detection cartridge reader, measuring the electrical impedance of the bodily fluid test sample across biosensor energized electrodes, providing algorithms for analyzing measured electrical impedance data of the bodily fluid test sample obtained in the detection cartridge, identifying and determining the presence of biologic analytical target molecules in the bodily fluid test sample, and transmitting results of the test results to the test subject.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2023
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2024
    Inventors: Matthew Hummer, Gregory J. Hummer
  • Publication number: 20240185700
    Abstract: A monitoring system for monitoring, measuring and detecting analytes in an environment or in test samples from an environment. The monitoring system generates data in response to the presence of at least one analyte. The monitoring system is configured to communicate the data to an associated receiver such as personal communication device or the like for processing. The monitoring system can be in the form of a selectively attachable component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 2, 2024
    Publication date: June 6, 2024
    Inventors: Gregory J. Hummer, Matthew Hummer
  • Patent number: 12000815
    Abstract: A system for measuring chemical concentrations and other attributes or conditions of the various forms of matter (solid, liquid or gas) in an environment. The system finds particular application for industrial processes and procedures whereby real-time, quasi-real-time or sampling chemicals of matter, or factors or conditions in an environment could help operations become more efficient, effective and sustainable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2024
    Inventor: Matthew Hummer
  • Patent number: 12000823
    Abstract: The embodiments disclose a method including providing impedimetric biosensor electrodes and circuits on a substrate, providing at least two different biopolymer materials on the conductive impedimetric biosensors electrodes and circuits, applying a predetermined electrical current to the impedimetric biosensor electrodes for establishing a baseline value, providing at least one biologic sample onto the impedimetric biosensors electrodes for detection of at least one disease microorganism, measuring the electrical current after contact with the at least one biologic sample for changes in the baseline value, recording changes in the electrical current measurements, analyzing the electrical current measurements for identifying predetermined detected disease microorganisms electrical current measurements changes, and determining the concentration of a detected disease microorganism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2024
    Inventors: Matthew Hummer, Gregory J. Hummer
  • Patent number: 11963517
    Abstract: System, device and method for detecting, measuring and monitoring chemical concentrations or analytes in insect colonies and agricultural environments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2024
    Inventors: Gregory J. Hummer, Matthew Hummer
  • Publication number: 20240081677
    Abstract: The embodiments disclose a method including making electrodes using an electrically conductive material for impedimetric detection of analytical targets in an electrochemical sensing platform device, collecting patient samples in a solution compartment of the electrochemical sensing platform device, binding primers and aptamers to electrodes for functionalizing electrodes for detecting and binding targeted viruses and bacterial pathogens, incubating oral fluid samples in the solution compartment using a heater, measuring electrode impedance changes, recording measured electrode impedance changes in a memory device, and integrating wireless technologies into the electrochemical sensing platform device configured for transmitting recorded measured data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2023
    Publication date: March 14, 2024
    Inventors: Gregory J. Hummer, Matthew Hummer
  • Patent number: 11896372
    Abstract: The embodiments disclose a test cartridge assembly system including a test cartridge assembly for loading of a test sample moving the fluid through the internal fluidic channels processing and presenting the sample to one or more electrochemical sensors for measuring analytes in the test sample, at least one fluidic channel formed directly in a rigid portion of an upper test cartridge assembly housing to form a fluidic path, a port coupled to the at least one fluidic channel for receiving a spring loaded vacuum source, a port coupled to the upper test cartridge assembly housing to communicate the vacuum through the upper cartridge housing into the fluidic path, and a functional layer coupled to the test cartridge assembly configured to provide electrical functionalities and interconnections to various fluidic components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Inventors: Matthew Hummer, Gregory J. Hummer