Patents by Inventor Pierre N. Floriano

Pierre N. Floriano 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: 9709580
    Abstract: A bio-nano-chip (BNC) technology that works in connection with non-invasive samples, such as saliva, cheek swab or urine samples that can be easily performed by non-specialists, such as security personnel and police officers is disclosed. The microfluidic system for drug testing includes an analyzer or reader having a housing containing a slot for receiving a cartridge, a drug testing cartridge, a processor having a user interface, an optical or energy sensing means, and a means for moving fluid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Assignee: William Marsh Rice University
    Inventors: John T. McDevitt, Nicolaos Christodoulides, Pierre N. Floriano, Glennon Simmons
  • Patent number: 9671413
    Abstract: The invention relates to point of care diagnostic disposables, devices, methods, and systems for diagnosing or predicting prostate cancer. The present invention employs biomarker specific reagents in disposable cassettes or lab cards for use as analyzers, as well as software to evaluate and report test results. The system promises to improve point of care in vitro diagnostics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2017
    Assignees: William Marsh Rice University, Board of Regents of the University of Texas System
    Inventors: John T. McDevitt, Nicolaos Christodoulides, Pierre N. Floriano, Ian Thompson
  • Patent number: 9535068
    Abstract: A point of care diagnostic test, device and disposables for determining a patient risk for oral cancer in the same visit that a sample is collected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2017
    Assignee: William Marsh Rice University
    Inventors: John T. McDevitt, Nicolaos Christodoulides, Pierre N. Floriano, Martin Thornhill, Spencer Redding, Nadarajah Vigneswaran, Craig Murdoch, Paul Speight
  • Patent number: 9248448
    Abstract: A bionanochip cartridge for analysis of multiple samples or analytes is provided herein, and the cartridge is dimensioned to take advantage of existing robotic microtiter plate handling equipment. Fluidics are specially designed to provide a small footprint and to prevent cross contamination.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Assignee: William Marsh Rice University
    Inventors: John McDevitt, Nicolaos Christodoulidies, Pierre N. Floriano, Tim Abram
  • Publication number: 20140322103
    Abstract: A bionanochip cartridge for analysis of multiple samples or analytes is provided herein, and the cartridge is dimensioned to take advantage of existing robotic microtiter plate handling equipment. Fluidics are specially designed to provide a small footprint and to prevent cross contamination.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2014
    Publication date: October 30, 2014
    Applicant: William Marsh Rice University
    Inventors: John MCDEVITT, Nicolaos CHRISTODOULIDIES, Pierre N. FLORIANO, Tim ABRAM
  • Publication number: 20140235487
    Abstract: Neural net method of computing oral cancer risk based on inputs such as age, gender, smoking status, morphological characteristics of sampled cells, and levels of biomarkers in samples cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2014
    Publication date: August 21, 2014
    Applicant: William Marsh Rice University
    Inventors: John T. McDevitt, Pierre N. FLORIANO, Tim ABRAM
  • Publication number: 20140094391
    Abstract: A bio-nano-chip (BNC) technology that works in connection with non-invasive samples, such as saliva, cheek swab or urine samples that can be easily performed by non-specialists, such as security personnel and police officers is disclosed. The microfluidic system for drug testing includes an analyzer or reader having a housing containing a slot for receiving a cartridge, a drug testing cartridge, a processor having a user interface, an optical or energy sensing means, and a means for moving fluid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2012
    Publication date: April 3, 2014
    Applicant: WILLIAM MARSH RICE UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: John T. McDevitt, Nicolaos Christodoulides, Pierre N. Floriano, Glennon Simmons
  • Publication number: 20130295580
    Abstract: A point of care diagnostic test, device and disposables for determining a patient risk for oral cancer in the same visit that a sample is collected.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2011
    Publication date: November 7, 2013
    Applicants: William Marsh Rice University, University of Sheffield, The Board of Regents of the University of Texas System
    Inventors: John T. McDevitt, Nicolaos Christodoulides, Pierre N. Floriano, Martin Thornhill, Spencer Redding, Nadarajah Vigneswaran, Craig Murdoch, Paul Speight
  • Publication number: 20130274136
    Abstract: The invention relates to point of care diagnostic disposables, devices, methods, and systems for diagnosing or predicting prostate cancer. The present invention employs biomarker specific reagents in disposable cassettes or lab cards for use as analyzers, as well as software to evaluate and report test results. The system promises to improve point of care in vitro diagnostics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2011
    Publication date: October 17, 2013
    Applicants: UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER, WILLIAM MARSH RICE UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: John T. McDevitt, Nicolaos Christodoulides, Pierre N. Floriano, Ian Thompson
  • Publication number: 20130130933
    Abstract: This invention generally relates to the use of devices to measure and assess the level of biomarkers that are indicative of the general wellness of an individual and methods of correlating such information into a wellness index.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2011
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Applicant: WILLIAM MARSH RICE UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: John T McDevitt, Pierre N. Floriano, Nicolaos Christodoullides, Glennon Simmons
  • Patent number: 8377398
    Abstract: Described herein is an analyte detection device and method related to a portable instrument suitable for point-of-care analyses. In some embodiments, a portable instrument may include a disposable cartridge, an optical detector, a sample collection device and/or sample reservoir, reagent delivery systems, fluid delivery systems, one or more channels, and/or waste reservoirs. Use of a portable instrument may reduce the hazard to an operator by reducing an operator's contact with a sample for analysis. The device is capable of obtaining diagnostic information using cellular- and/or particle-based analyses and may be used in conjunction with membrane- and/or particle-based analysis cartridges. Analytes, including proteins and cells and/or microbes may be detected using the membrane and/or particle based analysis system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2013
    Assignees: The Board of Regents of The University of Texas System, LabNow, Inc.
    Inventors: John T. McDevitt, Nicolaos J. Christodoulides, Pierre N. Floriano, Gary N. Douglas, Patrick E. Rogers
  • Publication number: 20120322682
    Abstract: A panel of biomarkers for diagnosis, monitoring of progression and prognosis of various brain injuries and PTSD.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2012
    Publication date: December 20, 2012
    Applicant: WILLIAM MARSH RICE UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: John MCDEVITT, Nicolaos CHRISTODOULIDES, Pierre N. FLORIANO
  • Publication number: 20120208715
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention utilizes advanced detection methodologies, such as the lab-on-a-chip (LOC) technology, as a cost-effective, efficient, ultra-sensitive rapid method for diagnosing Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) in human subjects. In certain aspects, multiple biomarkers of AMI are concurrently detected and measured in serum and saliva to provide a more efficient, sensitive and accurate diagnosis of AMI.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2010
    Publication date: August 16, 2012
    Inventors: John T. McDevitt, Craig S. Miller, Jeffrey L. Ebersole, Nicolaos Christodoulides, Pierre N. Floriano
  • Patent number: 8105849
    Abstract: Described herein is an analyte detection device and method related to a portable instrument suitable for point-of-care analyses. In some embodiments, a portable instrument may include a disposable cartridge, an optical detector, a sample collection device and/or sample reservoir, reagent delivery systems, fluid delivery systems, one or more channels, and/or waste reservoirs. Use of a portable instrument may reduce the hazard to an operator by reducing an operator's contact with a sample for analysis. The device is capable of obtaining diagnostic information using cellular- and/or particle-based analyses and may be used in conjunction with membrane- and/or particle-based analysis cartridges. Analytes, including proteins and cells and/or microbes may be detected using the membrane and/or particle based analysis system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2012
    Assignee: Board of Regents, The University of Texas System
    Inventors: John T. McDevitt, Karri L. Ballard, Pierre N. Floriano, Nick J. Christodoulides, Dean Neikirk, Eric Anslyn, Jason Shear
  • Patent number: 8101431
    Abstract: Described herein is an analyte detection device and method related to a portable instrument suitable for point-of-care analyses. In some embodiments, a portable instrument may include a disposable cartridge, an optical detector, a sample collection device and/or sample reservoir, reagent delivery systems, fluid delivery systems, one or more channels, and/or waste reservoirs. Use of a portable instrument may reduce the hazard to an operator by reducing an operator's contact with a sample for analysis. The device is capable of obtaining diagnostic information using cellular- and/or particle-based analyses and may be used in conjunction with membrane- and/or particle-based analysis cartridges. Analytes, including proteins and cells and/or microbes may be detected using the membrane and/or particle based analysis system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2012
    Assignee: Board of Regents, The University of Texas System
    Inventors: John T. McDevitt, Karri L. Ballard, Pierre N. Floriano, Nick J. Christodoulides, Dean Neikirk, Eric Anslyn, Jason Shear
  • Publication number: 20100291588
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus for detecting the presence of analytes are described. A fluid or gas sample may pass through a microsieve-based detection system and/or a particle-based detection system of a cartridge. Detection and analysis techniques may be applied to determine the identity and quantity of the captured analytes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2006
    Publication date: November 18, 2010
    Applicant: The Board of Regents of the University of Texas System
    Inventors: John T. McDevitt, Karri Ballard, Nicolaos J. Christodoulides, Pierre N. Floriano, Glennon W. Simmons
  • Publication number: 20090215072
    Abstract: Described herein is an analyte detection device and method related to a portable instrument suitable for point-of-care analyses. In some embodiments, a portable instrument may include a disposable cartridge, an optical detector, a sample collection device and/or sample reservoir, reagent delivery systems, fluid delivery systems, one or more channels, and/or waste reservoirs. Use of a portable instrument may reduce the hazard to an operator by reducing an operator's contact with a sample for analysis. The device is capable of obtaining diagnostic information using cellular- and/or particle-based analyses and may be used in conjunction with membrane- and/or particle-based analysis cartridges. Analytes, including proteins and cells and/or microbes may be detected using the membrane and/or particle based analysis system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2006
    Publication date: August 27, 2009
    Inventors: John T. McDevitt, Nicolaos J. Christodoulides, Pierre N. Floriano, Gary N. Douglas, Patrick E. Rogers
  • Publication number: 20080300798
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include methods by which cardiac biomarkers are assigned an index (cardiovascular biomarker index-cardiobioindex, CBI) as a means to describe the utility of each biomarker, or combination of biomarkers for risk evaluation, diagnosis or prognosis of cardiovascular disease status.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2008
    Publication date: December 4, 2008
    Inventors: John T. McDevitt, Nicolaos Christodoulides, Pierre N. Floriano, Craig S. Miller, Jeffrey L. Ebersole
  • Publication number: 20080176253
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus for detecting the presence of human or animal immunoglobin-E are described. A fluid or gas sample may pass through a particle-based detection system of a cartridge. Detection and analysis techniques may be applied to determine the identity and quantity of the captured IgE.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2007
    Publication date: July 24, 2008
    Inventors: Nicolaos Christodoulides, Pierre N. Floriano, Karri Ballard, John T. McDevitt