Patents by Inventor Michael D. Austin

Michael D. Austin 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: 11712322
    Abstract: An assembly for aiding field use of an endoscopic probe is disclosed. The assembly includes a housing assembly for an endoscopic probe and a compatible holder for the housing assembly. The housing assembly includes a tubular conduit for receiving the endoscopic probe and a plug coupled along a distal end of the tubular conduit. The holder includes a pre-configured arm for facilitating an exploration of a pre-determined quadrant of an oral cavity. The explorer includes a plug receiver. Upon coupling the plug receiver with the inversely matching plug, the tubular conduit passes through the opening and into the third axial channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2023
    Assignee: PPE-AZ, LLC
    Inventors: Michael D. Austin, Chad E. Kennedy
  • Publication number: 20200345211
    Abstract: An assembly for aiding field use of an endoscopic probe is disclosed. The assembly includes a housing assembly for an endoscopic probe and a compatible holder for the housing assembly. The housing assembly includes a tubular conduit for receiving the endoscopic probe and a plug coupled along a distal end of the tubular conduit. The holder includes a pre-con figured arm for facilitating an exploration of a pre-determined quadrant of an oral cavity. The explorer includes a plug receiver. Upon coupling the plug receiver with the inversely matching plug, the tubular conduit passes through the opening and into the third axial channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2017
    Publication date: November 5, 2020
    Applicant: PERIOENDOSCOPY, LLC
    Inventors: Michael D. Austin, Chad E. Kennedy
  • Patent number: 10000804
    Abstract: Methods of analyzing features such as the physical size of macromolecules or biomarkers along large genomic DNA molecules were disclosed as wen as the devices for carrying out such high throughput analysis in a massively parallel fashion. Methods of fabricating such devices are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2018
    Assignee: BioNano Genomics, Inc.
    Inventors: Han Cao, Parikshit A. Deshpande, Michael D. Austin, Michael Boyce-Jacino
  • Patent number: 9533879
    Abstract: Provided are integrated analysis devices having features of macroscale and nanoscale dimensions, and devices that have reduced background signals and that reduce quenching of fluorophores disposed within the devices. Related methods of manufacturing these devices and of using these devices are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2017
    Assignee: BioNano Genomics, Inc.
    Inventors: Han Cao, Michael D. Austin, Parikshit A. Deshpande, Mark Kunkel, Alexey Y. Sharonov, Michael Kochersperger
  • Publication number: 20160289756
    Abstract: Methods of analyzing features such as the physical size of macromolecules or biomarkers along large genomic DNA molecules were disclosed as wen as the devices for carrying out such high throughput analysis in a massively parallel fashion. Methods of fabricating such devices are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2016
    Publication date: October 6, 2016
    Inventors: Han Cao, Parikshit A. Deshpande, Michael D. Austin, Michael Boyce-Jacino
  • Patent number: 9310376
    Abstract: Methods of analyzing features such as the physical size of macromolecules or biomarkers along large genomic DNA molecules were disclosed as wen as the devices for carrying out such high throughput analysis in a massively parallel fashion. Methods of fabricating such devices are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2016
    Assignee: BIONANO GENOMICS, INC.
    Inventors: Han Cao, Parikshit A Deshpande, Michael D Austin, Michael Boyce-Jacino
  • Patent number: 9061901
    Abstract: Constricted nanochannel devices suitable for use in analysis of macromolecular structure, including DNA sequencing, are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods for fabricating such devices and for analyzing macromolecules using such devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2015
    Assignee: BioNano Genomics, Inc.
    Inventors: Han Cao, Parikshit A. Deshpande, Michael D. Austin, Michael Boyce-Jacino
  • Publication number: 20140249039
    Abstract: Methods of analyzing features such as the physical size of macromolecules or biomarkers along large genomic DNA molecules were disclosed as wen as the devices for carrying out such high throughput analysis in a massively parallel fashion. Methods of fabricating such devices are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2014
    Publication date: September 4, 2014
    Applicant: BioNano Genomics, Inc.
    Inventors: Han Cao, Parikshit A. Deshpande, Michael D. Austin, Michael Boyce-Jacino
  • Patent number: 8722327
    Abstract: Methods of analyzing features such as the physical size of macromolecules or biomarkers along large genomic DNA molecules were disclosed as well as the devices for carrying out such high throughput analysis in a massively parallel fashion. Methods of fabricating such devices are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Assignee: BioNano Genomics, Inc.
    Inventors: Han Cao, Parikshit A. Deshpande, Michael D. Austin, Michael Boyce-Jacino
  • Publication number: 20110296903
    Abstract: Provided are integrated analysis devices having features of macroscale and nanoscale dimensions, and devices that have reduced background signals and that reduce quenching of fluorophores disposed within the devices. Related methods of manufacturing these devices and of using these devices are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2009
    Publication date: December 8, 2011
    Applicant: Bionanomatrix, Inc.
    Inventors: Han Cao, Michael D. Austin, Parikshit A. Deshpande, Mark Kunkel, Alexey Y. Sharonov, Michael Kochersperger
  • Publication number: 20090305273
    Abstract: Constricted nanochannel devices suitable for use in analysis of macromolecular structure, including DNA sequencing, are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods for fabricating such devices and for analyzing macro-molecules using such devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2007
    Publication date: December 10, 2009
    Applicant: BIONANOMATRIX, INC.
    Inventors: Han Cao, Parikshit A. Deshpande, Michael D. Austin, Michael Boyce-Jacino
  • Publication number: 20080242556
    Abstract: Methods of analyzing features such as the physical size of macromolecules or biomarkers along large genomic DNA molecules were disclosed as well as the devices for carrying out such high throughput analysis in a massively parallel fashion. Methods of fabricating such devices are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2008
    Publication date: October 2, 2008
    Applicant: BIONANOMATRIX, LLC
    Inventors: Han Cao, Parikshit A. Deshpande, Michael D. Austin, Michael Boyce-Jacino
  • Patent number: 6598540
    Abstract: A pallet cover has a top panel and side panels hinged to the top panel for swinging movements from a substantially vertical position depending from the top panel through an arc sufficient to enable each side panel to overlie the top panel. The pallet is provided with supports which enable it to be stacked with one or more other pallets and the cover is notched to accommodate the stacking supports and provide an interlock therewith to ensure retention of the cover on the associated pallet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2003
    Assignee: Atlas Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael D. Austin, James H. Niedzielski
  • Publication number: 20020096445
    Abstract: A pallet cover has a top panel and side panels hinged to the top panel for swinging movements from a substantially vertical position depending from the top panel through an arc sufficient to enable each side panel to overlie the top panel. The pallet is provided with supports which enable it to be stacked with one or more other pallets and the cover is notched to accommodate the stacking supports and provide an interlock therewith to ensure retention of the cover on the associated pallet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2001
    Publication date: July 25, 2002
    Applicant: Atlas Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael D. Austin, James H. Niedzielski
  • Patent number: 5643615
    Abstract: Die presses containing removable dies and arranged in a row for operating successively on a workpiece which traverses such row utilize movable die carts which not only are capable of substituting one set of dies for the dies in the presses, but which also effect transfer of workpieces between successive presses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 1, 1997
    Assignee: Atlas Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael D. Austin