Patents by Inventor Paula Popescu

Paula Popescu 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).

  • NEMS sensors for cell force application and measurement
    Patent number: 8857275
    Abstract: An apparatus, system, device, and method provide the ability to measure forces a cell exerts on its surroundings. A platform is suspended across an opening using support legs. The platform is able to move horizontally in a plane of the opening. A piezoresistive strain sensor is integrated into the platform and measures strain induced in the support legs when the platform moves horizontally thereby measuring displacement of the platform.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2014
    Assignee: California Institute of Technology
    Inventors: Blake Waters Axelrod, Paula Popescu, Michael L. Roukes
  • NEMS SENSORS FOR CELL FORCE APPLICATION AND MEASUREMENT
    Publication number: 20130133439
    Abstract: An apparatus, system, device, and method provide the ability to measure forces a cell exerts on its surroundings. A platform is suspended across an opening using support legs. The platform is able to move horizontally in a plane of the opening. A piezoresistive strain sensor is integrated into the platform and measures strain induced in the support legs when the platform moves horizontally thereby measuring displacement of the platform.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2012
    Publication date: May 30, 2013
    Applicant: CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
    Inventors: Blake Waters Axelrod, Paula Popescu, Michael L. Roukes