Patents by Inventor Paul Swanson

Paul Swanson 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).

  • Patent number: 10706579
    Abstract: Certain embodiments of the methods and systems disclosed herein determine a location of a tracked object with respect to a coordinate system of a sensor array by using analog signals from sensors having overlapping nonlinear responses. Hyperacuity and real time tracking are achieved by either digital or analog processing of the sensor signals. Multiple sensor arrays can be configured in a plane, on a hemisphere or other complex surface to act as a single sensor or to provide a wide field of view and zooming capabilities of the sensor array. Other embodiments use the processing methods to adjust to contrast reversals between an image and the background.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2020
    Assignee: Lamina Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Ricardo A. G. Unglaub, Michael Wilcox, Paul Swanson, Chris Odell
  • Publication number: 20190295288
    Abstract: Certain embodiments of the methods and systems disclosed herein determine a location of a tracked object with respect to a coordinate system of a sensor array by using analog signals from sensors having overlapping nonlinear responses. Hyperacuity and real time tracking are achieved by either digital or analog processing of the sensor signals. Multiple sensor arrays can be configured in a plane, on a hemisphere or other complex surface to act as a single sensor or to provide a wide field of view and zooming capabilities of the sensor array. Other embodiments use the processing methods to adjust to contrast reversals between an image and the background.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2019
    Publication date: September 26, 2019
    Applicant: Lamina Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Ricardo A.G. Unglaub, Michael Wilcox, Paul Swanson, Chris Odell
  • Patent number: 10366506
    Abstract: Methods and systems described herein determine a location of a tracked object with respect to a coordinate system of a sensor array by using analog signals from sensors having overlapping nonlinear responses. Hyperacuity and real time tracking are achieved by either digital or analog processing of the sensor signals. Multiple sensor arrays can be configured in a plane, on a hemisphere or other complex surface to act as a single sensor or to provide a wide field of view and zooming capabilities of the sensor array. The processing methods can be used to adjust to contrast reversals between an image and the background.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2019
    Assignee: LAMINA SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: Ricardo A. G. Unglaub, Michael Wilcox, Paul Swanson, Chris Odell
  • Patent number: 9901928
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a calibration cartridge for an in vitro medical diagnostic device. The device also includes a removable assay cartridge containing a polymer body with channels for fluid movement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2018
    Assignee: EDAN DIAGNOSTICS
    Inventors: Chao Lin, Paul Swanson, Zhixiang Jason Zhao
  • Patent number: 9827565
    Abstract: The present invention includes methods, devices and systems for isolating a nucleic acid from a fluid comprising cells. In various aspects, the methods, devices and systems may allow for a rapid procedure that requires a minimal amount of material and/or results in high purity nucleic acid isolated from complex fluids such as blood or environmental samples.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2017
    Assignee: BIOLOGICAL DYNAMICS, INC.
    Inventors: Rajaram Krishnan, David Charlot, Eugene Tu, James McCanna, Lucas Kumosa, Paul Swanson, Robert Turner, Kai Yang, Irina Dobrovolskaya, David Liu
  • Patent number: 9682385
    Abstract: The present invention includes methods, devices and systems for isolating nanoparticulates, including nucleic acids, from biological samples. In various aspects, the methods, devices and systems may allow for a rapid procedure that requires a minimal amount of material and/or results in high purity isolation of biological components from complex fluids such as blood or environmental samples.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2017
    Assignee: BIOLOGICAL DYNAMICS, INC.
    Inventors: David Charlot, Juan Pablo Hinestrosa Salazar, Irina V. Dobrovolskaya, Kai Yang, Paul Swanson, Rajaram Krishnan
  • Publication number: 20170072395
    Abstract: The present invention includes methods, devices and systems for isolating a nucleic acid from a fluid comprising cells. In various aspects, the methods, devices and systems may allow for a rapid procedure that requires a minimal amount of material and/or results in high purity nucleic acid isolated from complex fluids such as blood or environmental samples.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2016
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Inventors: Rajaram KRISHNAN, David CHARLOT, Eugene TU, James MCCANNA, Lucas KUMOSA, Paul SWANSON, Robert TURNER, Kai YANG, Irina DOBROVOLSKAYA, David LIU
  • Patent number: 9499812
    Abstract: The present invention includes methods, devices and systems for isolating a nucleic acid from a fluid comprising cells. In various aspects, the methods, devices and systems may allow for a rapid procedure that requires a minimal amount of material and/or results in high purity nucleic acid isolated from complex fluids such as blood or environmental samples.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2016
    Assignee: BIOLOGICAL DYNAMICS, INC.
    Inventors: Rajaram Krishnan, David Charlot, Eugene Tu, James McCanna, Lucas Kumosa, Paul Swanson, Robert Turner, Kai Yang, Irina Dobrovolskaya, David Liu
  • Publication number: 20160271622
    Abstract: The present invention includes methods, devices and systems for isolating nanoparticulates, including nucleic acids, from biological samples. In various aspects, the methods, devices and systems may allow for a rapid procedure that requires a minimal amount of material and/or results in high purity isolation of biological components from complex fluids such as blood or environmental samples.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2016
    Publication date: September 22, 2016
    Inventors: David CHARLOT, Juan Pablo HINESTROSA SALAZAR, Irina V. DOBROVOLSKAYA, Kai YANG, Paul SWANSON, Rajaram KRISHNAN
  • Publication number: 20160201099
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides novel compositions and methods for the production and use of polynucleotide sequences encoding a chimeric non-ribosomal peptide synthetase (NRPS) fusion protein for the biosynthesis of N-acylglycine biosurfactants within a heterologous expression system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2015
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Inventors: Amudhan VENKATESWARAN, Babu RAMAN, Paul SWANSON, Paul LEWER
  • Patent number: 9387489
    Abstract: The present invention includes methods, devices and systems for isolating nanoparticulates, including nucleic acids, from biological samples. In various aspects, the methods, devices and systems may allow for a rapid procedure that requires a minimal amount of material and/or results in high purity isolation of biological components from complex fluids such as blood or environmental samples.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: BIOLOGICAL DYNAMICS, INC.
    Inventors: David Charlot, Juan Pablo Hinestrosa Salazar, Irina V. Dobrovolskaya, Kai Yang, Paul Swanson, Rajaram Krishnan
  • Publication number: 20160134806
    Abstract: Certain embodiments of the methods and systems disclosed herein determine a location of a tracked object with respect to a coordinate system of a sensor array by using analog signals from sensors having overlapping nonlinear responses. Hyperacuity and real time tracking are achieved by either digital or analog processing of the sensor signals. Multiple sensor arrays can be configured in a plane, on a hemisphere or other complex surface to act as a single sensor or to provide a wide field of view and zooming capabilities of the sensor array. Other embodiments use the processing methods to adjust to contrast reversals between an image and the background.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2015
    Publication date: May 12, 2016
    Applicant: Lamina Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Ricardo A.G. Unglaub, Michael Wilcox, Paul Swanson, Chris Odell
  • Publication number: 20160090577
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides novel compositions and methods for the production and use of polynucleotide sequences encoding a glycine N-acyltransferase protein (GLYAT, GLYATL 1, GLYATL 2, and GLYATL 3) for the biosynthesis of N-acylglycine biosurfactants within a heterologous expression system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2015
    Publication date: March 31, 2016
    Inventors: Amudhan VENKATESWARAN, Babu RAMAN, Paul SWANSON, Paul LEWER
  • Publication number: 20160046926
    Abstract: The present invention includes methods, devices and systems for isolating a nucleic acid from a fluid comprising cells. In various aspects, the methods, devices and systems may allow for a rapid procedure that requires a minimal amount of material and/or results in high purity nucleic acid isolated from complex fluids such as blood or environmental samples.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2015
    Publication date: February 18, 2016
    Inventors: Rajaram KRISHNAN, David CHARLOT, Eugene TU, James MCCANNA, Lucas KUMOSA, Paul SWANSON, Robert TURNER, Kai YANG, Irina DOBROVOLSKAYA, David LIU
  • Patent number: 9206416
    Abstract: The present invention includes methods, devices and systems for isolating a nucleic acid from a fluid comprising cells. In various aspects, the methods, devices and systems may allow for a rapid procedure that requires a minimal amount of material and/or results in high purity nucleic acid isolated from complex fluids such as blood or environmental samples.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2015
    Assignee: BIOLOGICAL DYNAMICS, INC.
    Inventors: Rajaram Krishnan, David Charlot, Eugene Tu, James McCanna, Lucas Kumosa, Paul Swanson, Robert Turner, Kai Yang, Irina Dobrovolskaya, David Liu
  • Publication number: 20150283553
    Abstract: The present invention includes methods, devices and systems for isolating nanoparticulates, including nucleic acids, from biological samples. In various aspects, the methods, devices and systems may allow for a rapid procedure that requires a minimal amount of material and/or results in high purity isolation of biological components from complex fluids such as blood or environmental samples.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2015
    Publication date: October 8, 2015
    Inventors: David Charlot, Juan Pablo HINESTROSA SALAZAR, Irina V. DOBROVOLSKAYA, Kai Yang, Paul SWANSON, Rajaram Krishnan
  • Patent number: 9034578
    Abstract: The present invention includes methods, devices and systems for isolating a nucleic acid from a fluid comprising cells. In various aspects, the methods, devices and systems may allow for a rapid procedure that requires a minimal amount of material and/or results in high purity nucleic acid isolated from complex fluids such as blood or environmental samples.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2015
    Assignee: BIOLOGICAL DYNAMICS, INC.
    Inventors: Rajaram Krishnan, David Charlot, Eugene Tu, James McCanna, Lucas Kumosa, Paul Swanson, Robert Turner, Kai Yang, Irina Dobrovolskaya, David Liu
  • Publication number: 20150083595
    Abstract: The present invention includes methods, devices and systems for isolating a nucleic acid from a fluid comprising cells. In various aspects, the methods, devices and systems may allow for a rapid procedure that requires a minimal amount of material and/or results in high purity nucleic acid isolated from complex fluids such as blood or environmental samples.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2014
    Publication date: March 26, 2015
    Inventors: Rajaram KRISHNAN, David CHARLOT, Eugene TU, James MCCANNA, Lucas KUMOSA, Paul SWANSON, Robert TURNER, Kai YANG, Irina DOBROVOLSKAYA, David LIU
  • Patent number: 8986527
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a removable assay cartridge containing a polymer body with channels for fluid movement for an in vitro medical diagnostic device. The device also includes a removable calibration fluid cartridge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2015
    Assignee: Edan Diagnostics
    Inventors: Chao Lin, Paul Swanson, Zhixiang Jason Zhao
  • Patent number: 8969059
    Abstract: The present invention includes methods, devices and systems for isolating a nucleic acid from a fluid comprising cells. In various aspects, the methods, devices and systems may allow for a rapid procedure that requires a minimal amount of material and/or results in high purity nucleic acid isolated from complex fluids such as blood or environmental samples.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Assignee: Biological Dynamics, Inc.
    Inventors: Rajaram Krishnan, David Charlot, Eugene Tu, James McCanna, Lucas Kumosa, Paul Swanson, Robert Turner, Kai Yang, Irina Dobrovolskaya, David Liu