Patents by Inventor Nga Ho

Nga Ho 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).

  • Method and systems for pulling DNA, RNA and other biological molecules through nanopores using soft magnetic structures
    Patent number: 11977070
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to methods of controlling the movement of molecules, such as DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid), RNA (Ribonucleic Acid) and proteins as well as other biological molecules passing through nanopores. In particular, the disclosure describes how structures made of soft magnetic material can be used to selectively hold, pull and release DNA tagged with magnetic beads.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2024
    Assignee: Universal Sequencing Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Robert Roorda, Ming Lei, Nga Ho
  • METHOD AND SYSTEMS FOR PULLING DNA, RNA AND OTHER BIOLOGICAL MOLECULES THROUGH NANOPORES USING SOFT MAGNETIC STRUCTURES
    Publication number: 20200096493
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to methods of controlling the movement of molecules, such as DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid), RNA (Ribonucleic Acid) and proteins as well as other biological molecules passing through nanopores. In particular, the disclosure describes how structures made of soft magnetic material can be used to selectively hold, pull and release DNA tagged with magnetic beads.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2018
    Publication date: March 26, 2020
    Inventors: ROBERT ROORDA, MING LEI, NGA HO
  • Methods and Systems for Controlling DNA, RNA and Other Biological Molecules Passing Through Nanopores
    Publication number: 20180298436
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides, in one aspect, a device and a method for unit sequencing and/or analysis of a molecular sequence comprising attaching the molecular sequence to a plate and controlling the progression of the molecular sequence through a pore of a nanopore chip, wherein the separation distance between the nanopore chip and the scan plate is controlled by a precision mechanical drive, and the molecular sequence is sensed as it progresses through the nanopore.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2016
    Publication date: October 18, 2018
    Inventors: Ming Lei, Robert Roorda, Zhoutao Chen, Nga Ho, Yong Wang