Patents by Inventor Seth Stern

Seth Stern 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: 20220186303
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods and systems for sequencing nucleic acid molecules. Methods may include sequencing double-stranded nucleic acids or single-stranded nucleic acids. Sequencing may include the use of nucleotides coupled to electrostatic moieties. The electrostatic moieties may be detected by a sensor array. The electrostatic moieties may be reversible electrostatic moieties that are cleaved from the nucleic acid molecule after incorporation of the nucleotide. The electrostatic moieties may be irreversible electrostatic moieties. Nucleotides comprising irreversible electrostatic moieties may be incorporated into the nucleic acid molecule, detected by the sensor array, and exchanged for non-detectable nucleotides.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2021
    Publication date: June 16, 2022
    Inventors: Hesaam Esfandyarpour, Maryam Jouzi, Seth Stern, Paul Kenney
  • Patent number: 10900075
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods and systems for sequencing nucleic acid molecules. Methods may include sequencing double-stranded nucleic acids or single-stranded nucleic acids. Sequencing may include the use of nucleotides coupled to electrostatic moieties. The electrostatic moieties may be detected by a sensor array. The electrostatic moieties may be reversible electrostatic moieties that are cleaved from the nucleic acid molecule after incorporation of the nucleotide. The electrostatic moieties may be irreversible electrostatic moieties. Nucleotides comprising irreversible electrostatic moieties may be incorporated into the nucleic acid molecule, detected by the sensor array, and exchanged for non-detectable nucleotides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2021
    Assignee: GENAPSYS, INC.
    Inventors: Hesaam Esfandyarpour, Maryam Jouzi, Seth Stern, Paul Kenney
  • Publication number: 20200232024
    Abstract: Provided herein are systems and methods for processing and analyzing nucleic acids and other biomolecules. Methods may include processing nucleic acid molecules in an emulsion of droplets. Methods of analyzing nucleic acid molecules may include coupling nucleic acids to a bead or other support. Methods may include analysis of nucleic acid molecules using a redox mediator. In some cases, analysis of the nucleic acid molecule includes determining a nucleotide sequence of the nucleic acid molecule.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2019
    Publication date: July 23, 2020
    Inventors: Hesaam Esfandyarpour, Kosar Parizi, Saurabh Paliwal, Seth Stern, Paul Kenney, Meysam R. Barmi, Ali Nabi, Hamid Rategh
  • Publication number: 20200206736
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides microfluidic devices, systems and methods for sample preparation and/or analysis. A microfluidic device can include a first channel having a sequence of (n) chambers each having a first volume (v). The first channel can include one or more valves at opposing ends of the first channel that fluidically isolate the first channel. The microfluidic device can further include a second channel in fluid communication with the first channel. The second channel can include at least one second chamber having a total second volume that is at least equal to the total volume of the first channel (n*v). The second channel can include one or more valves at opposing ends of the second channel that fluidically isolate the second channel from the first channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2019
    Publication date: July 2, 2020
    Inventors: Seth Stern, Hesaam Esfandyarpour, David Eberhart
  • Patent number: 10544456
    Abstract: Provided herein are systems and methods for processing and analyzing nucleic acids and other biomolecules. Methods may include processing nucleic acid molecules in an emulsion of droplets. Methods of analyzing nucleic acid molecules may include coupling nucleic acids to a bead or other support. Methods may include analysis of nucleic acid molecules using a redox mediator. In some cases, analysis of the nucleic acid molecule includes determining a nucleotide sequence of the nucleic acid molecule.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2020
    Assignee: GENAPSYS, INC.
    Inventors: Hesaam Esfandyarpour, Kosar Parizi, Saurabh Paliwal, Seth Stern, Paul Kenney, Meysam R. Barmi, Ali Nabi, Hamid Rategh
  • Patent number: 10413900
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides microfluidic devices, systems and methods for sample preparation and/or analysis. A microfluidic device can include a first channel having a sequence of (n) chambers each having a first volume (v). The first channel can include one or more valves at opposing ends of the first channel that fluidically isolate the first channel. The microfluidic device can further include a second channel in fluid communication with the first channel. The second channel can include at least one second chamber having a total second volume that is at least equal to the total volume of the first channel (n*v). The second channel can include one or more valves at opposing ends of the second channel that fluidically isolate the second channel from the first channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2019
    Assignee: GENAPSYS, INC.
    Inventors: Seth Stern, Hesaam Esfandyarpour, David Eberhart
  • Publication number: 20190256903
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods and systems for sequencing nucleic acid molecules. Methods may include sequencing double-stranded nucleic acids or single-stranded nucleic acids. Sequencing may include the use of nucleotides coupled to electrostatic moieties. The electrostatic moieties may be detected by a sensor array. The electrostatic moieties may be reversible electrostatic moieties that are cleaved from the nucleic acid molecule after incorporation of the nucleotide. The electrostatic moieties may be irreversible electrostatic moieties. Nucleotides comprising irreversible electrostatic moieties may be incorporated into the nucleic acid molecule, detected by the sensor array, and exchanged for non-detectable nucleotides.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2018
    Publication date: August 22, 2019
    Inventors: Hesaam Esfandyarpour, Maryam Jouzi, Seth Stern, Paul Kenney
  • Publication number: 20190241951
    Abstract: Provided herein are devices and methods suitable for sequencing, detecting, amplifying, analyzing, and performing sample preparation procedures for nucleic acids and other molecules. In some cases, the devices and methods provided herein are used for computation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2018
    Publication date: August 8, 2019
    Inventors: Hesaam Esfandyarpour, Meysam R. Baemi, kosar B. Parizi, Saurabh Paliwal, Amirhossein Samakar, Seth Stern
  • Patent number: 10125393
    Abstract: Provided herein are devices and methods suitable for sequencing, detecting, amplifying, analyzing, and performing sample preparation procedures for nucleic acids and other molecules. In some cases, the devices and methods provided herein are used for computation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2018
    Assignee: GENAPSYS, INC.
    Inventors: Hesaam Esfandyarpour, Meysam R. Barmi, Kosar B. Parizi, Saurabh Paliwal, Amirhossein Samakar, Seth Stern
  • Publication number: 20180100190
    Abstract: Provided herein are systems and methods for processing and analyzing nucleic acids and other biomolecules. Methods may include processing nucleic acid molecules in an emulsion of droplets. Methods of analyzing nucleic acid molecules may include coupling nucleic acids to a bead or other support. Methods may include analysis of nucleic acid molecules using a redox mediator. In some cases, analysis of the nucleic acid molecule includes determining a nucleotide sequence of the nucleic acid molecule.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2017
    Publication date: April 12, 2018
    Inventors: Hesaam Esfandyarpour, Aldrich N.K. Lau, Kosar Parizi, Saurabh Paliwal, Henrik Persson, Seth Stern, Paul Kenney, Meysam R. Barmi, Ali Nabi, Hamid Rategh, Florian Oberstrass
  • Patent number: 9731266
    Abstract: The invention provides systems, devices, methods, and kits for performing an integrated analysis. The integrated analysis can include sample processing, library construction, amplification, and sequencing. The integrated analysis can be performed within one or more modules that are fluidically connected to each other. The one or more modules can be controlled and/or automated by a computer. The integrated analysis can be performed on a tissue sample, a clinical sample, or an environmental sample. The integrated analysis system can have a compact format and return results within a designated period of time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2017
    Assignee: IntegenX Inc.
    Inventors: Seth Stern, Stevan B. Jovanovich
  • Patent number: 9630177
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides microfluidic devices, systems and methods for sample preparation and/or analysis. A microfluidic device can include a first channel having a sequence of (n) chambers each having a first volume (v). The first channel can include one or more valves at opposing ends of the first channel that fluidically isolate the first channel. The microfluidic device can further include a second channel in fluid communication with the first channel. The second channel can include at least one second chamber having a total second volume that is at least equal to the total volume of the first channel (n*v). The second channel can include one or more valves at opposing ends of the second channel that fluidically isolate the second channel from the first channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Assignee: GenapSys, Inc.
    Inventors: Seth Stern, Hesaam Esfandyarpour, David Eberhart
  • Publication number: 20170096705
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides microfluidic devices, systems and methods for sample preparation and/or analysis. A microfluidic device can include a first channel having a sequence of (n) chambers each having a first volume (v). The first channel can include one or more valves at opposing ends of the first channel that fluidically isolate the first channel. The microfluidic device can further include a second channel in fluid communication with the first channel. The second channel can include at least one second chamber having a total second volume that is at least equal to the total volume of the first channel (n*v). The second channel can include one or more valves at opposing ends of the second channel that fluidically isolate the second channel from the first channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2016
    Publication date: April 6, 2017
    Inventors: Seth Stern, Hesaam Esfandyarpour, David Eberhart
  • Publication number: 20160273032
    Abstract: Provided herein are devices and methods suitable for sequencing, detecting, amplifying, analyzing, and performing sample preparation procedures for nucleic acids and other molecules. In some cases, the devices and methods provided herein are used for computation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2014
    Publication date: September 22, 2016
    Applicant: GENAPSYS, INC.
    Inventors: Hesaam ESFANDYARPOUR, Meysam R. BARMI, Kosar B. PARIZI, Saurabh PALIWAL, Amirhossein SAMAKAR, Seth STERN
  • Publication number: 20160016140
    Abstract: The invention provides systems, devices, methods, and kits for performing an integrated analysis. The integrated analysis can include sample processing, library construction, amplification, and sequencing. The integrated analysis can be performed within one or more modules that are fluidically connected to each other. The one or more modules can be controlled and/or automated by a computer. The integrated analysis can be performed on a tissue sample, a clinical sample, or an environmental sample. The integrated analysis system can have a compact format and return results within a designated period of time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2015
    Publication date: January 21, 2016
    Applicant: INTEGENX INC.
    Inventors: Stevan B. Jovanovich, Seth Stern, Ezra Van Gelder, Mattias Vangbo
  • Publication number: 20150258544
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides microfluidic devices, systems and methods for sample preparation and/or analysis. A microfluidic device can include a first channel having a sequence of (n) chambers each having a first volume (v). The first channel can include one or more valves at opposing ends of the first channel that fluidically isolate the first channel. The microfluidic device can further include a second channel in fluid communication with the first channel. The second channel can include at least one second chamber having a total second volume that is at least equal to the total volume of the first channel (n*v). The second channel can include one or more valves at opposing ends of the second channel that fluidically isolate the second channel from the first channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2015
    Publication date: September 17, 2015
    Inventors: Seth Stern, Hesaam Esfandyarpour, David Eberhart
  • Patent number: 9121058
    Abstract: The invention provides systems, devices, methods, and kits for performing an integrated analysis. The integrated analysis can include sample processing, library construction, amplification, and sequencing. The integrated analysis can be performed within one or more modules that are fluidically connected to each other. The one or more modules can be controlled and/or automated by a computer. The integrated analysis can be performed on a tissue sample, a clinical sample, or an environmental sample. The integrated analysis system can have a compact format and return results within a designated period of time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2015
    Assignee: IntegenX Inc.
    Inventors: Seth Stern, Stevan Bogdan Jovanovich
  • Publication number: 20140370519
    Abstract: The invention provides for devices and methods for interfacing microchips to cartridges and pneumatic manifolds. The cartridges, microchips, and pneumatic manifolds can be integrated with downstream preparation devices, such as thermal regulating devices and separation and analysis devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2014
    Publication date: December 18, 2014
    Applicant: IntegenX Inc.
    Inventors: Mattias Vangbo, William D. Nielsen, Iuliu Iouan Blaga, Seth Stern, Joanne Horn, Michael Van Nguyen, Stevan Jovanovich
  • Publication number: 20130203634
    Abstract: The invention provides systems, devices, methods, and kits for performing an integrated analysis. The integrated analysis can include sample processing, library construction, amplification, and sequencing. The integrated analysis can be performed within one or more modules that are fluidically connected to each other. The one or more modules can be controlled and/or automated by a computer. The integrated analysis can be performed on a tissue sample, a clinical sample, or an environmental sample. The integrated analysis system can have a compact format and return results within a designated period of time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2011
    Publication date: August 8, 2013
    Applicant: INTEGENX INC.
    Inventors: Stevan B. Jovanovich, Seth Stern, Ezra Van Gelder, Mattias Vangbo
  • Publication number: 20120164036
    Abstract: The invention provides for devices and methods for interfacing microchips to cartridges and pneumatic manifolds. The design of the cartridges, microchips, and pneumatic manifolds can allow for the use of magnetic forces to capture magnetic beads in a chamber formed between the microchip and the cartridge or a chamber within the microchip. The devices of the invention can be used for mRNA amplification and purification.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2010
    Publication date: June 28, 2012
    Inventors: Seth Stern, Greg Bogdan, David Eberhart