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).

  • 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
  • Patent number: 11892425
    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: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2024
    Inventors: Matthew Hummer, Gregory J. Hummer
  • Publication number: 20240013646
    Abstract: Detection and real-time reporting (via wireless to a remote receiver) of the release of harmful or otherwise unwanted chemicals or chemicals of corrosion into the environment and, more particularly, the undesired release of such chemicals from pipelines, supporting energy/electric/heating/cooling/storage/distribution infrastructure, refineries, chemical plants, factories, processing and manufacturing plants and equipment, storage tanks, engines, containers and the like. One or more detection devices can be placed nearby potential areas where leaks occur, or anywhere monitoring for leaks is desired. In some embodiments, the detection devices are integrated into components for monitoring said component for unwanted emissions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2023
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Inventors: Gregory J. Hummer, Matthew Hummer
  • Patent number: 11869329
    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: December 2, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2024
    Inventors: Gregory J. Hummer, Matthew Hummer
  • Publication number: 20230417732
    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: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2023
    Publication date: December 28, 2023
    Inventors: Matthew Hummer, Gregory J. Hummer
  • Publication number: 20230377438
    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: August 7, 2023
    Publication date: November 23, 2023
    Inventors: Matthew Hummer, Gregory J. Hummer
  • Publication number: 20230324364
    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: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2023
    Publication date: October 12, 2023
    Inventors: Matthew Hummer, Gregory J. Hummer
  • Patent number: 11769389
    Abstract: Detection and real-time reporting (via wireless to a remote receiver) of the release of harmful or otherwise unwanted chemicals or chemicals of corrosion into the environment and, more particularly, the undesired release of such chemicals from pipelines, supporting energy/electric/heating/cooling/storage/distribution infrastructure, refineries, chemical plants, factories, processing and manufacturing plants and equipment, storage tanks, engines, containers and the like. One or more detection devices can be placed nearby potential areas where leaks occur, or anywhere monitoring for leaks is desired. In some embodiments, the detection devices are integrated into components for monitoring said component for unwanted emissions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2023
    Inventors: Gregory J. Hummer, Matthew Hummer
  • Patent number: 11721192
    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: December 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2023
    Inventors: Matthew Hummer, Gregory J. Hummer
  • Publication number: 20230123845
    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: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2022
    Publication date: April 20, 2023
    Inventors: Gregory J. Hummer, MATTHEW HUMMER
  • Publication number: 20230093999
    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: December 2, 2022
    Publication date: March 30, 2023
    Inventors: GREGORY J. HUMMER, MATTHEW HUMMER
  • Patent number: 11614439
    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: April 29, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2023
    Inventors: Matthew Hummer, Gregory J. Hummer
  • Publication number: 20220373499
    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: October 19, 2021
    Publication date: November 24, 2022
    Inventors: Matthew Hummer, Gregory J. Hummer
  • Publication number: 20220369964
    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: October 19, 2021
    Publication date: November 24, 2022
    Inventors: Matthew Hummer, Gregory J. Hummer
  • Publication number: 20220365066
    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: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2022
    Publication date: November 17, 2022
    Inventors: Matthew Hummer, Gregory J. Hummer
  • Publication number: 20220252573
    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: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2022
    Publication date: August 11, 2022
    Inventors: Matthew Hummer, Gregory J. Hummer
  • Patent number: 11340210
    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: May 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2022
    Inventors: Matthew Hummer, Gregory J. Hummer
  • Publication number: 20220022429
    Abstract: System, device and method for detecting, measuring and monitoring chemical concentrations or analytes in insect colonies and agricultural environments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2021
    Publication date: January 27, 2022
    Inventors: Gregory J. Hummer, Matthew Hummer
  • Publication number: 20220011293
    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: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2021
    Publication date: January 13, 2022
    Inventors: Matthew Hummer, Gregory J. Hummer
  • Publication number: 20210341450
    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: July 12, 2021
    Publication date: November 4, 2021
    Inventors: Gregory J. Hummer, Matthew Hummer