Patents by Inventor Nan-Linda Ding

Nan-Linda Ding 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).

  • In situ-generated microfluidic isolation structures, kits and methods of use thereof
    Patent number: 11666913
    Abstract: In situ-generated microfluidic isolation structures incorporating a solidified polymer network, methods of preparation and use, compositions and kits therefor are described. The ability to introduce in real time, a variety of isolating structures including pens and barriers offers improved methods of micro-object manipulation in microfluidic devices. The in situ-generated isolation structures may be permanently or temporarily installed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2023
    Assignee: BERKELEY LIGHTS, INC
    Inventors: Kristin G. Beaumont, Nan-Linda Ding, Volker L. S. Kurz, Troy A. Lionberger, Randall D. Lowe, Jr., Daniele Malleo, Andrew W. McFarland, J. Tanner Nevill, Xiaohua Wang
  • IN SITU-GENERATED MICROFLUIDIC ISOLATION STRUCTURES, KITS AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF
    Publication number: 20170165667
    Abstract: In situ-generated microfluidic isolation structures incorporating a solidified polymer network, methods of preparation and use, compositions and kits therefor are described. The ability to introduce in real time, a variety of isolating structures including pens and barriers offers improved methods of micro-object manipulation in microfluidic devices. The in situ-generated isolation structures may be permanently or temporarily installed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2016
    Publication date: June 15, 2017
    Inventors: Kristin G. Beaumont, Nan-Linda Ding, Volker L.S. Kurz, Troy A. Lionberger, Randall D. Lowe, Daniele Malleo, Andrew W. McFarland, J. Tanner Nevill, Xiaohua Wang