Patents by Inventor Scott Sibbett
Scott Sibbett 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).
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Patent number: 9671297Abstract: A pliable pressure sensitive sensor device and method of making the same is provided. The sensor includes first and second pliable protective layers, which cover sets of conductive fibers that spatially separated by an electrically conductive pliable layer, which deforms in response to a pressure event. The fiber sets form a grid pattern and are in electrical communication with sets of electrical contacts located in predetermined locations along the fibers. In response to a pressure event in proximity to the contact, the pliable layer deforms and increases the amount of surface area in contact with an electrical contact whereby an electrical resistance at an individual electrical contact decreases in response to the pressure event.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2013Date of Patent: June 6, 2017Assignee: STC. UNMInventor: Scott Sibbett
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Patent number: 9518985Abstract: The present invention provides a semi-quantitative lateral flow assay device and method for generating semi-quantitative data from a lateral flow assay. The device comprises a thin, porous hydrophilic substrate wherein the substrate includes a star-shaped or other geometry taken in plan view having a liquid sample-receiving central region and multiple arms that extend or radiate out from the central region. Each arm includes a reaction zone formed by the presence of an analyte-capturing agent wherein the reaction zone of each arm is located at a different distance from the central region such that the analyte in the sample is captured accumulates in different quantities at at least some of the reaction zones of the arms in a manner that can be analyzed to yield semi-quantitative data from lateral flow assays.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2014Date of Patent: December 13, 2016Assignee: STC.UNMInventor: Scott A. Sibbett
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Patent number: 9257709Abstract: The present disclosure provides biological fuel cells comprising a paper-based fuel delivery layer which delivery fuel to the biological anode and cathode via capillary action and/or evaporation. In some embodiments the paper-based fuel delivery layer incorporates an outwardly extending fan-shaped region which enables a constant volumetric flow rate through the cell.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2011Date of Patent: February 9, 2016Assignee: STC.UNMInventors: Scott Sibbett, Carolin Lau, Gustavo Pio Marchesi Krall Ciniciato, Plamen Atanassov
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Publication number: 20150292964Abstract: A pliable pressure sensitive sensor device and method of making the same is provided. The sensor includes first and second pliable protective layers, which cover sets of conductive fibers that spatially separated by an electrically conductive pliable layer, which deforms in response to a pressure event. The fiber sets form a grid pattern and are in electrical communication with sets of electrical contacts located in predetermined locations along the fibers. In response to a pressure event in proximity to the contact, the pliable layer deforms and increases the amount of surface area in contact with an electrical contact whereby an electrical resistance at an individual electrical contact decreases in response to the pressure event.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2013Publication date: October 15, 2015Applicant: STC.UNMInventor: Scott Sibbett
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Publication number: 20140038066Abstract: The present disclosure provides biological fuel cells comprising a paper-based fuel delivery layer which delivery fuel to the biological anode and cathode via capillary action and/or evaporation. In some embodiments the paper-based fuel delivery layer incorporates an outwardly extending fan-shaped region which enables a constant volumetric flow rate through the cell.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2011Publication date: February 6, 2014Applicant: STC.UNMInventors: Scott Sibbett, Carolin Lau, Gustavo Pio Marchesi Krall Ciniciato, Plamen Atanassov
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Publication number: 20120228142Abstract: Microfluidic devices having one or more membranes and methods of use for the microfluidic devices are disclosed. In one embodiment, a microfluidic device is disclosed that includes a body with first fluid passage and a membrane located between a first reservoir and the first fluid passage. A first electrode is in electrical communication with the first reservoir and a second electrode is in electrical communication with the first fluid passage. A potential applied across the first and second electrodes is capable of passing charged molecules through the membrane.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2011Publication date: September 13, 2012Inventors: Scott Sibbett, Dimiter Petsev
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Sieving media from planar arrays of nanoscale grooves, method of making and method of using the same
Patent number: 8088282Abstract: Disclosed herein are an apparatus and a method for separating molecules on the basis of size and or structure, and to a method of making the apparatus. Generally, the separation method includes passing a fluid comprising particles having different effective molecular diameters through a plurality of open, nanoscale channels disposed in surfaces of substrates. The method also includes obtaining a plurality of fractions of the passed fluid such that each of the fractions includes a major portion containing particles having similar size and shape and substantially free of particles having larger size and shape. The apparatus includes first and second substrates each of which has a surface containing a plurality of open, nanoscale channels disposed therein. The surfaces are bonded together such that each of the channels of the first substrate is in fluid communication with at least two of the channels of the second substrate and is misaligned relative to the channels of the second substrate.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2011Date of Patent: January 3, 2012Assignee: Intel CorporationInventor: Scott Sibbett -
Patent number: 7976691Abstract: A microfluidic device and method is disclosed having one or more membranes for the control of electrolysis. In one embodiment, a microfluidic device is disclosed that includes body with first channel and second channels separated by a gel layer. A first electrode positioned in the first channel and a second electrode positioned in the second channel wherein a potential applied to the first and second electrodes passes electrons from the first channel to the second channel through the gel layer. In another embodiment, a microfluidic device includes a body having a surface with a channel separating two first reservoirs. One or more membranes are positioned on the surface covering a portion of the channel and a blank is positioned covering the channel and the one or more membranes. A second reservoir through the blank is in contact with the membrane, each second reservoir in communication with the channel via the membrane.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2007Date of Patent: July 12, 2011Assignee: Intel CorporationInventors: Scott Sibbett, Dimiter Petsev
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SIEVING MEDIA FROM PLANAR ARRAYS OF NANOSCALE GROOVES, METHOD OF MAKING AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME
Publication number: 20110127165Abstract: Disclosed herein are an apparatus and a method for separating molecules on the basis of size and or structure, and to a method of making the apparatus. Generally, the separation method includes passing a fluid comprising particles having different effective molecular diameters through a plurality of open, nanoscale channels disposed in surfaces of substrates. The method also includes obtaining a plurality of fractions of the passed fluid such that each of the fractions includes a major portion containing particles having similar size and shape and substantially free of particles having larger size and shape. The apparatus includes first and second substrates each of which has a surface containing a plurality of open, nanoscale channels disposed therein. The surfaces are bonded together such that each of the channels of the first substrate is in fluid communication with at least two of the channels of the second substrate and is misaligned relative to the channels of the second substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2011Publication date: June 2, 2011Inventor: Scott Sibbett -
Sieving media from planar arrays of nanoscale grooves, method of making and method of using the same
Patent number: 7906026Abstract: Disclosed herein are an apparatus and a method for separating molecules on the basis of size and or structure, and to a method of making the apparatus. Generally, the separation method includes passing a fluid comprising particles having different effective molecular diameters through a plurality of open, nanoscale channels disposed in surfaces of substrates. The method also includes obtaining a plurality of fractions of the passed fluid such that each of the fractions includes a major portion containing particles having similar size and shape and substantially free of particles having larger size and shape. The apparatus includes first and second substrates each of which has a surface containing a plurality of open, nanoscale channels disposed therein. The surfaces are bonded together such that each of the channels of the first substrate is in fluid communication with at least two of the channels of the second substrate and is misaligned relative to the channels of the second substrate.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2008Date of Patent: March 15, 2011Assignee: Intel CorporationInventor: Scott Sibbett -
Publication number: 20100170798Abstract: A microfluidic device and method is disclosed having one or more membranes for the control of electrolysis. In one embodiment, a microfluidic device is disclosed that includes body with first channel and second channels separated by a gel layer. A first electrode positioned in the first channel and a second electrode positioned in the second channel wherein a potential applied to the first and second electrodes passes electrons from the first channel to the second channel through the gel layer. In another embodiment, a microfluidic device includes a body having a surface with a channel separating two first reservoirs. One or more membranes are positioned on the surface covering a portion of the channel and a blank is positioned covering the channel and the one or more membranes. A second reservoir through the blank is in contact with the membrane, each second reservoir in communication with the channel via the membrane.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2009Publication date: July 8, 2010Inventors: Scott Sibbett, Dimiter Petsev
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Sieving media from planar arrays of nanoscale grooves, method of making and method of using the same
Publication number: 20090078616Abstract: Disclosed herein are an apparatus and a method for separating molecules on the basis of size and or structure, and to a method of making the apparatus. Generally, the separation method includes passing a fluid comprising particles having different effective molecular diameters through a plurality of open, nanoscale channels disposed in surfaces of substrates. The method also includes obtaining a plurality of fractions of the passed fluid such that each of the fractions includes a major portion containing particles having similar size and shape and substantially free of particles having larger size and shape. The apparatus includes first and second substrates each of which has a surface containing a plurality of open, nanoscale channels disposed therein. The surfaces are bonded together such that each of the channels of the first substrate is in fluid communication with at least two of the channels of the second substrate and is misaligned relative to the channels of the second substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2008Publication date: March 26, 2009Inventor: Scott Sibbett -
Patent number: 7402229Abstract: A microfluidic device and method is disclosed having one or more membranes for the control of electrolysis. In one embodiment, a microfluidic device is disclosed that includes body with first channel and second channels separated by a gel layer. A first electrode positioned in the first channel and a second electrode positioned in the second channel wherein a potential applied to the first and second electrodes passes electrons from the first channel to the second channel through the gel layer. In another embodiment, a microfluidic device includes a body having a surface with a channel separating two first reservoirs. One or more membranes are positioned on the surface covering a portion of the channel and a blank is positioned covering the channel and the one or more membranes. A second reservoir through the blank is in contact with the membrane, each second reservoir in communication with the channel via the membrane.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2004Date of Patent: July 22, 2008Assignees: Intel Corporation, University of New MexicoInventors: Scott Sibbett, Dimiter Petsev
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Patent number: 7316320Abstract: Charged particles may undergo two different separations within a single device, without manual intervention to effect the transfer of the particles between separations. In some embodiments, the device may be a Micro-Electro-Mechanical System.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2003Date of Patent: January 8, 2008Assignees: Intel Corporation, STC.UNMInventors: Scott Sibbett, Gabriel P. Lopez
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Publication number: 20070144910Abstract: A microfluidic device and method is disclosed having one or more membranes for the control of electrolysis. In one embodiment, a microfluidic device is disclosed that includes body with first channel and second channels separated by a gel layer. A first electrode positioned in the first channel and a second electrode positioned in the second channel wherein a potential applied to the first and second electrodes passes electrons from the first channel to the second channel through the gel layer. In another embodiment, a microfluidic device includes a body having a surface with a channel separating two first reservoirs. One or more membranes are positioned on the surface covering a portion of the channel and a blank is positioned covering the channel and the one or more membranes. A second reservoir through the blank is in contact with the membrane, each second reservoir in communication with the channel via the membrane.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2007Publication date: June 28, 2007Applicant: INTEL CORPORATIONInventors: Scott Sibbett, Dimiter Petsev
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Publication number: 20060213776Abstract: A microfluidic device and method is disclosed having one or more membranes for the control of electrolysis. In one embodiment, a microfluidic device is disclosed that includes body with first channel and second channels separated by a gel layer. A first electrodes positioned in the first channel and a second electrode positioned in the second channel wherein a potential applied to the first and second electrodes passes electrons from the first channel to the second channel through the gel layer. In another embodiment, a microfluidic device includes a body having a surface with a channel separating two first reservoirs. One or more membranes are positioned on the surface covering a portion of the channel and a blank is positioned covering the channel and the one or more membranes. A second reservoir through the blank is in contact with the membrane, each second reservoir in communication with the channel via the membrane.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2006Publication date: September 28, 2006Inventors: Scott Sibbett, Dimiter Petsev
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Counter electroseparation device with integral pump and sidearms for improved control and separation
Publication number: 20050224350Abstract: A device is disclosed having an electroosmotic pump in communication with a particle separating channel and a first electrode disposed proximate the one end the particle separating channel and at least one second electrode spaced apart the first electrode to maintain a first voltage. The device may also include at least one sidearm channel in communication with the particle separating channel and a third electrode disposed in the sidearm channel spaced apart from the at least one second electrode to maintain a second voltage.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2004Publication date: October 13, 2005Applicant: Intel CorporationInventor: Scott Sibbett -
Publication number: 20050217990Abstract: A microfluidic device and method is disclosed having one or more membranes for the control of electrolysis. In one embodiment, a microfluidic device is disclosed that includes body with first channel and second channels separated by a gel layer. A first electrodes positioned in the first channel and a second electrode positioned in the second channel wherein a potential applied to the first and second electrodes passes electrons from the first channel to the second channel through the gel layer. In another embodiment, a microfluidic device includes a body having a surface with a channel separating two first reservoirs. One or more membranes are positioned on the surface covering a portion of the channel and a blank is positioned covering the channel and the one or more membranes. A second reservoir through the blank is in contact with the membrane, each second reservoir in communication with the channel via the membrane.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2004Publication date: October 6, 2005Applicant: Intel CorporationInventors: Scott Sibbett, Dimiter Petsev
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Publication number: 20050206896Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of classifying charged molecules such as proteins for quantitative analysis. An aliquot of a body serum is subjected to separation forces may be fluid drag and electrophoretic force in opposition.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2005Publication date: September 22, 2005Inventor: Scott Sibbett
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Sieving media from planar arrays of nanoscale grooves, method of making and method of using the same
Publication number: 20050133437Abstract: Disclosed herein are an apparatus and a method for separating molecules on the basis of size and or structure, and to a method of making the apparatus. Generally, the separation method includes passing a fluid comprising particles having different effective molecular diameters through a plurality of open, nanoscale channels disposed in surfaces of substrates. The method also includes obtaining a plurality of fractions of the passed fluid such that each of the fractions includes a major portion containing particles having similar size and shape and substantially free of particles having larger size and shape. The apparatus includes first and second substrates each of which has a surface containing a plurality of open, nanoscale channels disposed therein. The surfaces are bonded together such that each of the channels of the first substrate is in fluid communication with at least two of the channels of the second substrate and is misaligned relative to the channels of the second substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2003Publication date: June 23, 2005Applicant: INTEL CORPORATIONInventor: Scott Sibbett