Patents by Inventor Phillip Tokumaru

Phillip Tokumaru 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).

  • Spatiotemporal and geometric optimization of sensor arrays for detecting analytes in fluids
    Patent number: 7595023
    Abstract: Sensor arrays and sensor array systems for detecting analytes in fluids. Sensors configured to generate a response upon introduction of a fluid containing one or more analytes can be located on one or more surfaces relative to one or more fluid channels in an array. Fluid channels can take the form of pores or holes in a substrate material. Fluid channels can be formed between one or more substrate plates. Sensor can be fabricated with substantially optimized sensor volumes to generate a response having a substantially maximized signal to noise ratio upon introduction of a fluid containing one or more target analytes. Methods of fabricating and using such sensor arrays and systems are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2009
    Assignees: The California Institute of Technology, University of Florida, Aerovironment, Inc.
    Inventors: Nathan S. Lewis, Michael S. Freund, Shawn S. Briglin, Phillip Tokumaru, Charles R. Martin, David Mitchell