Patents by Inventor Robert Ernest Nordon

Robert Ernest Nordon 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).

  • MICROFLUIDIC DEVICE AND METHOD OF USE FOR CELL CULTURE
    Publication number: 20220204903
    Abstract: A multi-layer microfluidic bioreactor is used in methods for culturing cells. A grooved semipermeable substrate can capture and grow cells using perfusion culture methods. Microfluidic geometry directs flow over grooves for cell expansion and along grooves for cell harvesting. The bioreactor and methods can be optimized for high density and automated processing for growth of cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2020
    Publication date: June 30, 2022
    Inventors: Robert Ernest Nordon, Osmond Tsun Yin Lao
  • Microfluidic devices and fabrication
    Patent number: 10850082
    Abstract: Methods for mass production of new microfluidic devices are described. The microfluidic devices may include an array of micro-needles with open channels in fluid communication with multiple reservoirs located within a substrate that supports the micro-needles. The micro-needles are configured so as to sufficiently penetrate the skin in order to collect or sample bodily fluids and transfer the fluids to the reservoirs. The micro-needles may also deliver medicaments into or below the skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2020
    Assignees: NewSouth Innovations Pty Limited, The University of Birmingham
    Inventors: Zahra Faraji Rad, Robert Ernest Nordon, Graham James Davies, Carl John Anthony, Philip Prewett
  • MICROFLUIDIC DEVICES AND FABRICATION
    Publication number: 20170274196
    Abstract: Methods for mass production of new microfluidic devices are described. The microfluidic devices may include an array of micro-needles with open channels in fluid communication with multiple reservoirs located within a substrate that supports the micro-needles. The micro-needles are configured so as to sufficiently penetrate the skin in order to collect or sample bodily fluids and transfer the fluids to the reservoirs. The micro-needles may also deliver medicaments into or below the skin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2015
    Publication date: September 28, 2017
    Applicants: NewSouth Innovations Pty Limited, The University of Birmingham
    Inventors: Robert Ernest Nordon, Graham James Davies, Zahra Faraji Rad, Carl John Anthony, Philip Prewett