Patents by Inventor Samuel Tia

Samuel Tia 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 devices and methods for assaying a fluid sample using the same
    Patent number: 9841417
    Abstract: Multi-directional microfluidic devices and methods for using the same are provided. Aspects of the present disclosure include microfluidic devices that include a chamber having a separation medium, a first binding medium, and a second binding medium. In addition, the devices include a flow field element configured to subject the chamber to two or more directionally distinct flow fields. Methods of using the devices, as well as systems and kits that include the devices are also provided. The devices, systems and methods find use in a variety of different applications, including diagnostic, research and validation assays.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2017
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Samuel Tia, Amy E. Herr, Mei He, Dohyun Kim
  • MICROFLUIDIC DEVICES AND METHODS FOR ASSAYING A FLUID SAMPLE USING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20130266956
    Abstract: Multi-directional microfluidic devices and methods for using the same are provided. Aspects of the present disclosure include microfluidic devices that include a chamber having a separation medium, a first binding medium, and a second binding medium. In addition, the devices include a flow field element configured to subject the chamber to two or more directionally distinct flow fields. Methods of using the devices, as well as systems and kits that include the devices are also provided. The devices, systems and methods find use in a variety of different applications, including diagnostic, research and validation assays.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2012
    Publication date: October 10, 2013
    Inventors: Samuel Tia, Amy E. Herr, Mei He, Dohyun Kim