Patents by Inventor Nathaniel E. Nienhuis

Nathaniel E. Nienhuis 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).

  • Microfluidic isolation manifold and methods for microfluidic isolation
    Patent number: 7021134
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods for isolating a component of a microfluidic analytical system are provided. An isolation manifold including a housing is used to isolate a sensitive component of a microfluidic analytical system from environmental noise and interference, such as mechanical vibrations and the like. The housing of the manifold includes an interior portion and a recess adapted to receive at least a portion the component to be isolated, such as a flow sensor. The housing has openings which allow for fluid communication through the housing to tubing used to connect the component to the analytical system. A potting agent can be used to help secure the component in place within the housing and to help minimize the potential for damage to the component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2006
    Assignee: Upchurch Scientific, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas C. Dykas, Michael L. Bailey, Nathaniel E. Nienhuis
  • Microfluidic isolation manifold and methods for microfluidic isolation
    Publication number: 20040261522
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods for isolating a component of a microfluidic analytical system are provided. An isolation manifold including a housing is used to isolate a sensitive component of a microfluidic analytical system from environmental noise and interference, such as mechanical vibrations and the like. The housing of the manifold includes an interior portion and a recess adapted to receive at least a portion the component to be isolated, such as a flow sensor. The housing has openings which allow for fluid communication through the housing to tubing used to connect the component to the analytical system. A potting agent can be used to help secure the component in place within the housing and to help minimize the potential for damage to the component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2004
    Publication date: December 30, 2004
    Inventors: Thomas C. Dykas, Michael L. Bailey, Nathaniel E. Nienhuis