Patents by Inventor Pey-Jiun Ko

Pey-Jiun Ko 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).

  • Publication number: 20160324456
    Abstract: Methods for obtaining a sample from a subject include providing a sample collection room within a retail store; and obtaining a sample from the subject. Sample collection rooms may include one or more of a warming table; a warming plate; a fingertip warmer; an air-warmer; a reclining chair; a calming feature; and adjustable lighting. Samples may be analyzed at the retail location or sent to elsewhere for analysis. Sample collection rooms may house a sample analysis device or system. Samples may be small, e.g., a finger-stick, and may be analyzed in a short period of time, e.g., in less than five hours, or less than four hours.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2016
    Publication date: November 10, 2016
    Inventors: Elizabeth A. Holmes, Pey-Jiun Ko
  • Patent number: 9427184
    Abstract: Bodily fluid sample collection systems, devices, and method are provided. The device may comprise a first portion comprising at least a sample collection channel configured to draw the fluid sample into the sample collection channel via a first type of motive force. The sample collection device may include a second portion comprising a sample container for receiving the bodily fluid sample collected in the sample collection channel, the sample container operably engagable to be in fluid communication with the collection channel, whereupon when fluid communication is established, the container provides a second motive force different from the first motive force to move a majority of the bodily fluid sample from the channel into the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2016
    Assignee: Theranos, Inc.
    Inventors: Elizabeth A. Holmes, Michael Chen, Pey-Jiun Ko, Tammy Burd, Adrit Lath, Patricia McHale
  • Publication number: 20150273467
    Abstract: Methods and devices are provided for sample collection and sample separation. In one embodiment, a device is provided for use with a formed component liquid sample, the device comprising at least one sample inlet for receiving said sample; at least a first outlet for outputting only a liquid portion of the formed component liquid sample; at least a second outlet for outputting the formed component liquid sample at least a first material mixed therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2015
    Publication date: October 1, 2015
    Inventors: Deborah Sloan, Elizabeth A. Holmes, Pey-Jiun Ko, Edwina Lai, Adrit Lath, Channing Robertson
  • Publication number: 20150231627
    Abstract: Methods and devices are provided for sample collection and sample separation. In one embodiment, a device is provided for use with a formed component liquid sample, the device comprising at least one sample inlet for receiving said sample; at least a first outlet for outputting only a liquid portion of the formed component liquid sample; at least a second outlet for outputting the formed component liquid sample at least a first material mixed therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2015
    Publication date: August 20, 2015
    Inventors: Deborah Sloan, Elizabeth A. Holmes, Pey-Jiun Ko, Edwina Lai
  • Publication number: 20150164398
    Abstract: Methods for obtaining a sample from a subject include providing a sample collection device having a novelty exterior. The sample collection device can be used to collection liquid sample such as but not limited to blood, capillary blood, interstitial fluid, or other liquid sample. Samples may be provide by a small wound such as by a finger-stick and the sample may be analyzed in a short period of time, e.g., in less than five hours, or less than four hours.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2014
    Publication date: June 18, 2015
    Inventors: Pey-Jiun Ko, Elizabeth A. Holmes
  • Publication number: 20140323911
    Abstract: Methods and devices are provided for sample collection and sample separation. In one embodiment, a device is provided for use with a formed component liquid sample, the device comprising at least one sample inlet for receiving said sample; at least a first outlet for outputting only a liquid portion of the formed component liquid sample; at least a second outlet for outputting the formed component liquid sample at least a first material mixed therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2014
    Publication date: October 30, 2014
    Inventors: Deborah Sloan, Elizabeth A. Holmes, Pey-Jiun Ko, Edwina Lai, Channing Robertson
  • Publication number: 20140323913
    Abstract: Bodily fluid sample collection systems, devices, and method are provided. The device may comprise a first portion comprising at least a sample collection channel configured to draw the fluid sample into the sample collection channel via a first type of motive force. The sample collection device may include a second portion comprising a sample container for receiving the bodily fluid sample collected in the sample collection channel, the sample container operably engagable to be in fluid communication with the collection channel, whereupon when fluid communication is established, the container provides a second motive force different from the first motive force to move a majority of the bodily fluid sample from the channel into the container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2014
    Publication date: October 30, 2014
    Inventors: Elizabeth A. Holmes, Michael Chen, Pey-Jiun Ko, Tammy Burd, Adrit Lath, Patricia McHale
  • Publication number: 20140316300
    Abstract: Bodily fluid sample collection systems, devices, and method are provided. The device may comprise a first portion comprising at least a sample collection channel configured to draw the fluid sample into the sample collection channel via a first type of motive force. The sample collection device may include a second portion comprising a sample container for receiving the bodily fluid sample collected in the sample collection channel, the sample container operably engagable to be in fluid communication with the collection channel, whereupon when fluid communication is established, the container provides a second motive force different from the first motive force to move a majority of the bodily fluid sample from the channel into the container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2014
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Inventors: Elizabeth A. Holmes, Michael Chen, Pey-Jiun Ko, Tammy Burd, Adrit Lath, Patricia McHale
  • Publication number: 20140073990
    Abstract: Bodily fluid sample collection systems, devices, and method are provided. The device may comprise a first portion comprising at least a sample collection channel configured to draw the fluid sample into the sample collection channel via a first type of motive force. The sample collection device may include a second portion comprising a sample container for receiving the bodily fluid sample collected in the sample collection channel, the sample container operably engagable to be in fluid communication with the collection channel, whereupon when fluid communication is established, the container provides a second motive force different from the first motive force to move a majority of the bodily fluid sample from the channel into the container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2013
    Publication date: March 13, 2014
    Applicant: Theranos, Inc.
    Inventors: Elizabeth A. Holmes, Michael Chen, Pey-Jiun Ko, Tammy Burd, Adrit Lath, Patricia McHale
  • Patent number: D719302
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2014
    Assignee: Theranos, Inc.
    Inventor: Pey-Jiun Ko
  • Patent number: D729379
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2015
    Assignee: Theranos, Inc.
    Inventor: Pey-Jiun Ko
  • Patent number: D762298
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2016
    Assignee: Theranos, Inc.
    Inventor: Pey-Jiun Ko
  • Patent number: D765920
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2016
    Assignee: Theranos, Inc.
    Inventor: Pey-Jiun Ko