Patents by Inventor Nathaniel C. CADY

Nathaniel C. CADY 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).

  • Hardware based random number generator
    Patent number: 8680906
    Abstract: Apparatus for generating a truly random binary bit value in which the resistance of memristive devices serve as the analogue bit values. Resistance values and the randomness by which they are generated stems from the inherently non-uniform, irreproducible variations in the materials of which the system is composed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2014
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Air Force
    Inventors: Nathan McDonald, Joseph E. Van Nostrand, Bryant T. Wysocki, Seann M. G. Bishop, Nathaniel C. Cady
  • Polymeric micro-cantilevers for ultra-low volume fluid and living cell deposition
    Patent number: 8539905
    Abstract: Polymer-based micro-cantilevers for depositing material onto a surface include, in one embodiment, a body portion, an elongated beam portion sized smaller than and extending from the body portion and having a length greater than about 500 microns. The body portion includes a reservoir and the elongated beam portion having a passageway disposed therein. The passageway has an inlet opening in fluid communication with the reservoir and an outlet opening at a distal end of the elongated beam portion. The passageway comprises a width greater than 10 microns to about 100 microns, and a height of about 25 microns to about 100 microns. Methods for delivering fluid and living cells using the polymer-based micro-cantilevers are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2013
    Assignee: The Research Foundation For The State University of New York
    Inventors: Nathaniel C. Cady, Magnus Bergkvist, Alison Gracias
  • POLYMERIC MICRO-CANTILEVERS FOR ULTRA-LOW VOLUME FLUID AND LIVING CELL DEPOSITION
    Publication number: 20100119711
    Abstract: Polymer-based micro-cantilevers for depositing material onto a surface include, in one embodiment, a body portion, an elongated beam portion sized smaller than and extending from the body portion and having a length greater than about 500 microns. The body portion includes a reservoir and the elongated beam portion having a passageway disposed therein. The passageway has an inlet opening in fluid communication with the reservoir and an outlet opening at a distal end of the elongated beam portion. The passageway comprises a width greater than 10 microns to about 100 microns, and a height of about 25 microns to about 100 microns. Methods for delivering fluid and living cells using the polymer-based micro-cantilevers are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2009
    Publication date: May 13, 2010
    Inventors: Nathaniel C. CADY, Magnus BERGKVIST, Alison GRACIAS
  • Real-Time Pcr Detection of Microorganisms Using an Integrated Microfluidics Platform
    Publication number: 20080125330
    Abstract: A portable, fully-automated, microchip including a DNA purification region fluidly integrated with a PCR-based detection region is used to detect specific DNA sequences for the rapid detection of bacterial pathogens. Using an automated detection system with integrated microprocessor, pumps, valves, thermocycler and fluorescence detection modules, the microchip is able to purify and detect bacterial DNA by real-time PCR amplification using fluorescent dye. The fully automated detection system is completely portable, making the system ideal for the detection of bacterial pathogens in the field or other point-of-care environments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2005
    Publication date: May 29, 2008
    Applicant: Cornell Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Nathaniel C. Cady, Carl A. Batt, Scott J. Stelick, Madanagopal V. Kunnavakkam, Xin Yang