Patents by Inventor Pierre Indermuhle

Pierre Indermuhle 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: 20160251651
    Abstract: Methods and devices for cell-free sorting and cloning of nucleic acid libraries are provided herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2016
    Publication date: September 1, 2016
    Inventors: William BANYAI, Bill James PECK, Andres FERNANDEZ, Siyuan CHEN, Pierre INDERMUHLE
  • Patent number: 9409139
    Abstract: De novo synthesized large libraries of nucleic acids are provided herein with low error rates. Further, devices for the manufacturing of high-quality building blocks, such as oligonucleotides, are described herein. Longer nucleic acids can be synthesized in parallel using microfluidic assemblies. Further, methods herein allow for the fast construction of large libraries of long, high-quality genes. Devices for the manufacturing of large libraries of long and high-quality nucleic acids are further described herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2016
    Assignee: Twist Bioscience Corporation
    Inventors: William Banyai, Bill James Peck, Andres Fernandez, Siyuan Chen, Pierre Indermuhle
  • Patent number: 9403141
    Abstract: De novo synthesized large libraries of nucleic acids are provided herein with low error rates. Further, devices for the manufacturing of high-quality building blocks, such as oligonucleotides, are described herein. Longer nucleic acids can be synthesized in parallel using microfluidic assemblies. Further, methods herein allow for the fast construction of large libraries of long, high-quality genes. Devices for the manufacturing of large libraries of long and high-quality nucleic acids are further described herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2016
    Assignee: TWIST BIOSCIENCE CORPORATION
    Inventors: William Banyai, Bill James Peck, Andres Fernandez, Siyuan Chen, Pierre Indermuhle
  • Publication number: 20160096160
    Abstract: De novo synthesized large libraries of nucleic acids are provided herein with low error rates. Further, devices for the manufacturing of high-quality building blocks, such as oligonucleotides, are described herein. Longer nucleic acids can be synthesized in parallel using microfluidic assemblies. Further, methods herein allow for the fast construction of large libraries of long, high-quality genes. Devices for the manufacturing of large libraries of long and high-quality nucleic acids are further described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2015
    Publication date: April 7, 2016
    Inventors: William BANYAI, Bill James PECK, Andres FERNANDEZ, Siyuan CHEN, Pierre INDERMUHLE
  • Publication number: 20160090592
    Abstract: De novo synthesized large libraries of nucleic acids are provided herein with low error rates. Further, devices for the manufacturing of high-quality building blocks, such as oligonucleotides, are described herein. Longer nucleic acids can be synthesized in parallel using microfluidic assemblies. Further, methods herein allow for the fast construction of large libraries of long, high-quality genes. Devices for the manufacturing of large libraries of long and high-quality nucleic acids are further described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2015
    Publication date: March 31, 2016
    Inventors: William BANYAI, Bill James PECK, Andres FERNANDEZ, Siyuan CHEN, Pierre INDERMUHLE
  • Publication number: 20160089651
    Abstract: De novo synthesized large libraries of nucleic acids are provided herein with low error rates. Further, devices for the manufacturing of high-quality building blocks, such as oligonucleotides, are described herein. Longer nucleic acids can be synthesized in parallel using microfluidic assemblies. Further, methods herein allow for the fast construction of large libraries of long, high-quality genes. Devices for the manufacturing of large libraries of long and high-quality nucleic acids are further described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2015
    Publication date: March 31, 2016
    Inventors: William BANYAI, Bill James PECK, Andres FERNANDEZ, Siyuan CHEN, Pierre INDERMUHLE
  • Publication number: 20150038373
    Abstract: De novo synthesized large libraries of nucleic acids are provided herein with low error rates. Further, devices for the manufacturing of high-quality building blocks, such as oligonucleotides, are described herein. Longer nucleic acids can be synthesized in parallel using microfluidic assemblies. Further, methods herein allow for the fast construction of large libraries of long, high-quality genes. Devices for the manufacturing of large libraries of long and high-quality nucleic acids are further described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2014
    Publication date: February 5, 2015
    Inventors: William Banyai, Bill James Peck, Andres Fernandez, Siyuan Chen, Pierre Indermuhle
  • Patent number: 8940523
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a pipette tip (100, 200, 201, 300) comprising a tip body (110) having an inner surface and an outer surface (112). The inner surface (111) defines an inner cavity (120, 320), which has an upper end and a lower end. The upper end has an upper opening (131); and the lower end has a lower opening (141). At least a part of the inner surface (111) is provided with capturing agents (151) of at least one type forming at least one capturing-agent region (150) on the at least one inner surface. The at least one capturing agent region (150) is capable of selectively binding target substances (152) of at least one type comprised in a sample to form at least agent-target conjugates (155), the arrangement of which define at least one agent-target region (156).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2015
    Assignee: CSEM Centre Suisse d'Electronique et de Microtechnique S.A.—Recherche et Developpement
    Inventors: Stéphane Follonier, Linsey Fan, Pierre Indermuhle
  • Publication number: 20140170737
    Abstract: An assay assembly that includes an assay bar having a plurality flow cells is disclosed. Each of the flow cells includes an inlet, an outlet, and an inside surface defining an inner volume. The outlet includes a valve that is configured to retain liquid within the inner volume of the flow cell. Each assay bar is configured to be reversibly stacked upon another assay bar, such that the flow cells of the stacked assay bars are in fluid communication with each other. This way, the outlet of a first flow cell of a first assay bar is in fluid communication with the inlet of a second flow cell of a second assay bar. The assay assembly may include a multitude of assay bars to form a composite assay assembly, with the flow cells of the stacked assay bars being in fluid communication with each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2014
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Inventors: Pierre Indermuhle, Alexander Stuck, Alicia Hegglin
  • Patent number: 8673240
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are devices and methods useful for the detection and analysis of various analytes. The analyte detection device of this invention has the general structure of a substrate and a plurality of pillars attached to the surface of the substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2014
    Assignee: Zyomyx, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Jedrzejewski, Nock Steffen, Peter Wagner, Pierre Indermuhle, Frank G. Zaugg
  • Publication number: 20130171673
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a pipette tip (100, 200, 201, 300) comprising a tip body (110) having an inner surface and an outer surface (112). The inner surface (111) defines an inner cavity (120, 320), which has an upper end and a lower end. The upper end has an upper opening (131); and the lower end has a lower opening (141). At least a part of the inner surface (111) is provided with capturing agents (151) of at least one type forming at least one capturing-agent region (150) on the at least one inner surface. The at least one capturing agent region (150) is capable of selectively binding target substances (152) of at least one type comprised in a sample to form at least agent-target conjugates (155), the arrangement of which define at least one agent-target region (156).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2011
    Publication date: July 4, 2013
    Applicant: CSEM CENTRE SUISSE D'ELECTRONIQUE ET DE MICRO- TECHNIQUE SA RECHERCHE ET DEVELO
    Inventors: Stéphane Follonier, Linsey Fan, Pierre Indermuhle
  • Publication number: 20090028755
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to microfluidic devices. In one embodiment, a microanalysis chip comprises a body having at least one transfer-separation channel with a channel bottom that has a bottom opening. The transfer-separation channel terminates in a discharge aperture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2008
    Publication date: January 29, 2009
    Applicant: Zyomyx, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Jedrzejewski, Steffen Nock, Peter Wagner, Pierre Indermuhle, Frank G. Zaugg
  • Patent number: 7438856
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to microfluidic devices. In one embodiment, a microanalysis chip comprises a body having at least one transfer-separation channel with a channel bottom that has a bottom opening. The transfer-separation channel terminates in a discharge aperture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2008
    Assignee: Zyomyx, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Jedrzejewski, Steffen Nock, Peter Wagner, Pierre Indermuhle, Frank G. Zaugg
  • Publication number: 20070141722
    Abstract: The present invention provides a biochemical detection system that comprises an exchangeable cartridge unit with light guiding tubes pre-coated with capture agent(s) and an optical detection unit Upon flowing the liquid or gaseous sample containing the target(s) through the cartridge until the target(s) bind(s) to the capture agent(s) and is (are) detected by the amount of light or the variation of its properties while guided through the tubes. The optical detection unit is comprised of a light emitting element(s), a light connecting element(s) and a light detecting element(s) that delivers the amount of target(s) in the sample under investigation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2004
    Publication date: June 21, 2007
    Inventors: Stephane Follonier, Pierre Indermuhle
  • Publication number: 20050063869
    Abstract: The present invention provides a biochemical detection system that comprises an exchangeable cartridge unit with light guiding tubes pre-coated with capture agent(s) and an optical detection unit. Upon flowing the liquid or gaseous sample containing the target(s) through the tube, the target(s) bind(s) to the capture agent(s) and is (are) detected by the amount of light or the variation of its properties while guided through the tubes. The optical detection unit is comprised of a light emitting element(s), a light connecting element(s) and a light detecting element(s) that delivers the amount of target(s) in the sample under investigation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2003
    Publication date: March 24, 2005
    Inventors: Stephane Follonier, Pierre Indermuhle
  • Patent number: 6730516
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to microfluidic devices. In one embodiment, a microanalysis chip comprises a body having at least one transfer-separation channel with a channel bottom that has a bottom opening. The transfer-separation channel terminates in a discharge aperture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2004
    Assignee: Zyomyx, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Jedrzejewski, Steffen Nock, Peter Wagner, Pierre Indermuhle, Frank G. Zaugg
  • Publication number: 20040053403
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to microfluidic devices. In one embodiment, a microanalysis chip comprises a body having at least one transfer-separation channel with a channel bottom that has a bottom opening. The transfer-separation channel terminates in a discharge aperture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2003
    Publication date: March 18, 2004
    Applicant: ZYOMYX
    Inventors: Paul Jedrzejewski, Steffen Nock, Peter Wagner, Pierre Indermuhle, Frank G. Zaugg
  • Publication number: 20030013203
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to microfluidic devices. In one embodiment, a microanalysis chip comprises a body having at least one transfer-separation channel with a channel bottom that has a bottom opening. The transfer-separation channel terminates in a discharge aperture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2002
    Publication date: January 16, 2003
    Applicant: ZYOMYX
    Inventors: Paul Jedrzejewski, Steffen Nock, Peter Wagner, Pierre Indermuhle, Frank G. Zaugg
  • Patent number: 6454924
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to microfluidic devices. In one embodiment, a microanalysis chip comprises a body having at least one transfer-separation channel with a channel bottom that has a bottom opening. The transfer-separation channel terminates in a discharge aperture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2002
    Assignee: Zyomyx, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Jedrzejewski, Steffen Nock, Peter Wagner, Pierre Indermuhle, Frank G. Zaugg
  • Publication number: 20010036669
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to microfluidic devices. In one embodiment, a microanalysis chip comprises a body having at least one transfer-separation channel with a channel bottom that has a bottom opening. The transfer-separation channel terminates in a discharge aperture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2001
    Publication date: November 1, 2001
    Inventors: Paul Jedrzejewski, Steffen Nock, Peter Wagner, Pierre Indermuhle, Frank G. Zaugg