Patents by Inventor Neil Switz
Neil Switz 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).
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Publication number: 20210348243Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods using CRISPR-Cas13 enzyme, complexed with SARS-CoV-2 crRNA guide RNAs to detect and quantify the presence of SARS-CoV-2 RNA in a sample with enhanced specificity and sensitivity. These methods can be used to diagnose SARS-CoV-2 infection, quantify the concentration of SARS-CoV-2 RNA present in a sample, identify the presence of different SARS-CoV-2 splice variants, subtypes, or mutations, and to monitor reactivation of SARS-CoV-2 transcription.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2021Publication date: November 11, 2021Inventors: Melanie Ott, Parinaz Fozouni, Jennifer A. Doudna, Daniel A. Fletcher, David Savage, Emeric Charles, Sungmin Son, Gagandeep Renuka Kumar, Neil Switz
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Patent number: 11129532Abstract: A portable retinal imaging device for imaging the fundus of the eye. The device includes an ocular imaging device containing ocular lensing and filters, a fixation display, and a light source, and is configured for coupling to a mobile device containing a camera, display, and application programming for controlling retinal imaging. The light source is configured for generating a sustained low intensity light (e.g., IR wavelength) during preview, followed by a light flash during image capture. The ocular imaging device works in concert with application programming on the mobile device to control subject gaze through using a fixation target when capturing retinal imaging on the mobile device, which are then stitched together using imaging processing into an image having a larger field of view.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2018Date of Patent: September 28, 2021Assignee: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIAInventors: Daniel Fletcher, Robi Maamari, Neil Switz, Todd Margolis, Frank Myers, III, Kim Tyson, Clay Reber
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Patent number: 10989907Abstract: An imaging system consisting of a cell-phone with camera as the detection part of an optical train which includes other components. Optionally, an illumination system to create controlled contrast in the sample. Uses include but are not limited to disease diagnosis, symptom analysis, and post-procedure monitoring, and other applications to humans, animals, and plants.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2020Date of Patent: April 27, 2021Assignee: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIAInventors: Daniel Fletcher, Wendy Hansen, Neil Switz, David N. Breslauer, Erik Douglas, Robi Maamari, Wilbur Lam, Jesse Dill
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Patent number: 10745748Abstract: In some embodiments, a variety of devices and methods for conducting microfluidic analyses are utilized herein, including devices that can be utilized to conduct thermal cycling reactions such as nucleic acid amplification reactions. The devices include elastomeric components; in some instances, much or all of the device is composed of elastomeric material. Amplification products (amplicons) can be detected and distinguished (whether isolated in a reaction chamber or at any subsequent time) using routine methods for detecting nucleic acids. An example of a detection method includes hybridization to arrays of immobilized oligo or polynucleotides.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2018Date of Patent: August 18, 2020Assignee: FLUIDIGM CORPORATIONInventors: Marc A. Unger, Geoffrey Richard Facer, Barry Clerkson, Christopher G. Cesar, Neil Switz
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Publication number: 20200257103Abstract: An imaging system consisting of a cell-phone with camera as the detection part of an optical train which includes other components. Optionally, an illumination system to create controlled contrast in the sample. Uses include but are not limited to disease diagnosis, symptom analysis, and post-procedure monitoring, and other applications to humans, animals, and plants.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2020Publication date: August 13, 2020Applicant: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIAInventors: Daniel Fletcher, Wendy Hansen, Neil Switz, David N. Breslauer, Erik Douglas, Robi Maamari, Wilbur Lam, Jesse Dill
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Publication number: 20200237216Abstract: A handheld, ocular imaging device and system that employs the camera, processor and programming of a mobile phone, tablet or other smart device coupled to optical elements and illumination elements that can be used to image the structures of the eye in non-clinical locations, for example is presented. The modular device provides multi-functionality (fluorescein imaging, fluorescence, brightfield, infrared (IR) imaging, near-infrared (NIR) imaging) and multi-region imaging (retinal, corneal, external, etc.) of the eye along with the added features of image processing, storage and wireless data transmission for remote storage and evaluation. Acquired ocular images can also be transmitted directly from the device to the electronic medical records of a patient without the need for an intermediate computer system.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2019Publication date: July 30, 2020Applicant: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIAInventors: Daniel Fletcher, Robi Maamari, Neil Switz, Todd P. Margolis
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Publication number: 20200159001Abstract: An imaging system consisting of a cell-phone with camera as the detection part of an optical train which includes other components. Optionally, an illumination system to create controlled contrast in the sample. Uses include but are not limited to disease diagnosis, symptom analysis, and post-procedure monitoring, and other applications to humans, animals, and plants.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2019Publication date: May 21, 2020Applicant: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIAInventors: Daniel Fletcher, Wendy Hansen, Neil Switz, David N. Breslauer, Erik Douglas, Robi Maamari, Wilbur Lam, Jesse Dill
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Patent number: 10542885Abstract: A handheld, ocular imaging device and system that employs the camera, processor and programming of a mobile phone, tablet or other smart device coupled to optical elements and illumination elements that can be used to image the structures of the eye in home-based, ambulatory-care, hospital-based, or emergency-care settings, is presented. The modular device provides multi-functionality (fluorescein imaging, fluorescence, brightfield, infrared (IR) imaging, near-infrared (NIR) imaging) and multi-region imaging (retinal, corneal, external, etc.) of the eye along with the added features of image processing, storage and wireless data transmission for remote storage and evaluation. Acquired ocular images can also be transmitted directly from the device to the electronic medical records of a patient without the need for an intermediate computer system.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2016Date of Patent: January 28, 2020Assignee: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIAInventors: Daniel Fletcher, Robi Maamari, Neil Switz, Todd P. Margolis
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Publication number: 20190243117Abstract: An imaging system consisting of a cell-phone with camera as the detection part of an optical train which includes other components. Optionally, an illumination system to create controlled contrast in the sample. Uses include but are not limited to disease diagnosis, symptom analysis, and post-procedure monitoring, and other applications to humans, animals, and plants.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2018Publication date: August 8, 2019Applicant: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIAInventors: Daniel Fletcher, Wendy Hansen, Neil Switz, David N. Breslauer, Erik Douglas, Robi Maamari, Wilbur Lam, Jesse Dill
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Publication number: 20190153511Abstract: An apparatus for imaging one or more selected fluorescence indications from a microfluidic device. The apparatus includes an imaging path coupled to least one chamber in at least one microfluidic device. The imaging path provides for transmission of one or more fluorescent emission signals derived from one or more samples in the at least one chamber of the at least one microfluidic device. The chamber has a chamber size, the chamber size being characterized by an actual spatial dimension normal to the imaging path. The apparatus also includes an optical lens system coupled to the imaging path. The optical lens system is adapted to transmit the one or more fluorescent signals associated with the chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2018Publication date: May 23, 2019Inventors: Marc A. Unger, Geoffrey Richard Facer, Barry Clerkson, Christopher G. Cesar, Neil Switz
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Publication number: 20190117064Abstract: A portable retinal imaging device for imaging the fundus of the eye. The device includes an ocular imaging device containing ocular lensing and filters, a fixation display, and a light source, and is configured for coupling to a mobile device containing a camera, display, and application programming for controlling retinal imaging. The light source is configured for generating a sustained low intensity light (e.g., IR wavelength) during preview, followed by a light flash during image capture. The ocular imaging device works in concert with application programming on the mobile device to control subject gaze through using a fixation target when capturing retinal imaging on the mobile device, which are then stitched together using imaging processing into an image having a larger field of view.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2018Publication date: April 25, 2019Applicant: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIAInventors: Daniel Fletcher, Robi Maamari, Neil Switz, Todd Margolis, Frank Myers, III, Kim Tyson, Clay Reber
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Patent number: 10126539Abstract: An imaging system consisting of a cell-phone with camera as the detection part of an optical train which includes other components. Optionally, an illumination system to create controlled contrast in the sample. Uses include but are not limited to disease diagnosis, symptom analysis, and post-procedure monitoring, and other applications to humans, animals, and plants.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2016Date of Patent: November 13, 2018Assignee: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIAInventors: Daniel Fletcher, Wendy Hansen, Neil Switz, David N. Breslauer, Erik Douglas, Robi Maamari, Wilbur Lam, Jesse Dill
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Patent number: 10106846Abstract: An apparatus for imaging one or more selected fluorescence indications from a microfluidic device. The apparatus includes an imaging path coupled to least one chamber in at least one microfluidic device. The imaging path provides for transmission of one or more fluorescent emission signals derived from one or more samples in the at least one chamber of the at least one microfluidic device. The chamber has a chamber size, the chamber size being characterized by an actual spatial dimension normal to the imaging path. The apparatus also includes an optical lens system coupled to the imaging path. The optical lens system is adapted to transmit the one or more fluorescent signals associated with the chamber.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2017Date of Patent: October 23, 2018Assignee: Fluidigm CorporationInventors: Marc A. Unger, Geoffrey Richard Facer, Barry Clerkson, Christopher G. Cesar, Neil Switz
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Publication number: 20170321249Abstract: An apparatus for imaging one or more selected fluorescence indications from a microfluidic device. The apparatus includes an imaging path coupled to least one chamber in at least one microfluidic device. The imaging path provides for transmission of one or more fluorescent emission signals derived from one or more samples in the at least one chamber of the at least one microfluidic device. The chamber has a chamber size, the chamber size being characterized by an actual spatial dimension normal to the imaging path. The apparatus also includes an optical lens system coupled to the imaging path. The optical lens system is adapted to transmit the one or more fluorescent signals associated with the chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2017Publication date: November 9, 2017Inventors: Marc A. Unger, Geoffrey Richard Facer, Barry Clerkson, Christopher G. Cesar, Neil Switz
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Publication number: 20170160533Abstract: An imaging system consisting of a cell-phone with camera as the detection part of an optical train which includes other components. Optionally, an illumination system to create controlled contrast in the sample. Uses include but are not limited to disease diagnosis, symptom analysis, and post-procedure monitoring, and other applications to humans, animals, and plants.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2016Publication date: June 8, 2017Applicant: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIAInventors: Daniel Fletcher, Wendy Hansen, Neil Switz, David N. Breslauer, Erik Douglas, Robi Maamari, Wilbur Lam, Jesse Dill
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Patent number: 9663821Abstract: An apparatus for imaging one or more selected fluorescence indications from a microfluidic device. The apparatus includes an imaging path coupled to least one chamber in at least one microfluidic device. The imaging path provides for transmission of one or more fluorescent emission signals derived from one or more samples in the at least one chamber of the at least one microfluidic device. The chamber has a chamber size, the chamber size being characterized by an actual spatial dimension normal to the imaging path. The apparatus also includes an optical lens system coupled to the imaging path. The optical lens system is adapted to transmit the one or more fluorescent signals associated with the chamber.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2015Date of Patent: May 30, 2017Assignee: Fluidigm CorporationInventors: Marc A. Unger, Geoffrey Richard Facer, Barry Clerkson, Christopher G. Cesar, Neil Switz
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Patent number: 9523845Abstract: An imaging system consisting of a cell-phone with camera as the detection part of an optical train which includes other components. Optionally, an illumination system to create controlled contrast in the sample. Uses include but are not limited to disease diagnosis, symptom analysis, and post-procedure monitoring, and other applications to humans, animals, and plants.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2015Date of Patent: December 20, 2016Assignee: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIAInventors: Daniel Fletcher, Wendy Hansen, Neil Switz, David N. Breslauer, Erik Douglas, Robi Maamari, Wilbur Lam, Jesse Dill
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Publication number: 20160296112Abstract: A handheld, ocular imaging device and system that employs the camera, processor and programming of a mobile phone, tablet or other smart device coupled to optical elements and illumination elements that can be used to image the structures of the eye in home-based, ambulatory-care, hospital-based, or emergency-care settings, is presented. The modular device provides multi-functionality (fluorescein imaging, fluorescence, brightfield, infrared (IR) imaging, near-infrared (NIR) imaging) and multi-region imaging (retinal, corneal, external, etc.) of the eye along with the added features of image processing, storage and wireless data transmission for remote storage and evaluation. Acquired ocular images can also be transmitted directly from the device to the electronic medical records of a patient without the need for an intermediate computer system.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2016Publication date: October 13, 2016Applicant: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIAInventors: Daniel Fletcher, Robi Maamari, Neil Switz, Todd P. Margolis
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Publication number: 20160194685Abstract: An apparatus for imaging one or more selected fluorescence indications from a microfluidic device. The apparatus includes an imaging path coupled to least one chamber in at least one microfluidic device. The imaging path provides for transmission of one or more fluorescent emission signals derived from one or more samples in the at least one chamber of the at least one microfluidic device. The chamber has a chamber size, the chamber size being characterized by an actual spatial dimension normal to the imaging path. The apparatus also includes an optical lens system coupled to the imaging path. The optical lens system is adapted to transmit the one or more fluorescent signals associated with the chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2016Publication date: July 7, 2016Inventors: Marc A. Unger, Geoffrey Richard Facer, Barry Clerkson, Christopher G. Cesar, Neil Switz
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Publication number: 20160054555Abstract: An imaging system consisting of a cell-phone with camera as the detection part of an optical train which includes other components. Optionally, an illumination system to create controlled contrast in the sample. Uses include but are not limited to disease diagnosis, symptom analysis, and post-procedure monitoring, and other applications to humans, animals, and plants.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2015Publication date: February 25, 2016Applicant: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIAInventors: Daniel Fletcher, Wendy Hansen, Neil Switz, David N. Breslauer, Erik Douglas, Robi Maamari, Wilbur Lam, Jesse Dill