Patents by Inventor Steven A. Sundberg

Steven A. Sundberg 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: 11162910
    Abstract: The present invention provides novel methods and devices that employ microfluidic technology to generate molecular melt curves. In particular, the devices and methods in accordance with the invention are useful in providing for the analysis of PCR amplification products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2021
    Assignees: CALIPER LIFE SCIENCES, INC., Canon U.S.A., Inc.
    Inventors: Steven A. Sundberg, Michael R. Knapp, Ivor T. Knight, Deborah J. Boles, Aaron Rulison, Wesley B. Dong, Andrew Fabans, Edward Donlon, Robert Moti, Michael Slater
  • Patent number: 10871460
    Abstract: The present invention provides novel methods and devices that employ microfluidic technology to generate molecular melt curves. In particular, the devices and methods in accordance with the invention are useful in providing for the analysis of PCR amplification products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2020
    Assignee: Canon U.S.A., Inc.
    Inventors: Ivor T. Knight, Deborah John Boles, Aaron Rulison, Wesley B. Dong, Andrew Fabans, Allen Boronkay, Edward Donlon, Robert Moti, Michael Slater, Steven A. Sundberg, Michael R. Knapp
  • Publication number: 20180321170
    Abstract: The present invention provides novel methods and devices that employ microfluidic technology to generate molecular melt curves. In particular, the devices and methods in accordance with the invention are useful in providing for the analysis of PCR amplification products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2018
    Publication date: November 8, 2018
    Applicants: Canon U.S. Life Sciences, Inc., CALIPER LIFE SCIENCES, INC.
    Inventors: Ivor T. Knight, Deborah John Boles, Aaron Rulison, Wesley B. Dong, Andrew Fabans, Allen Boronkay, Edward Donlon, Robert Moti, Michael Slater, Steven A. Sundberg, Michael R. Knapp
  • Patent number: 9983155
    Abstract: The present invention provides novel methods and devices that employ microfluidic technology to generate molecular melt curves. In particular, the devices and methods in accordance with the invention are useful in providing for the analysis of PCR amplification products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2018
    Assignees: Canon U.S. Life Sciences, Inc., CALIPER LIFE SCIENCES, INC.
    Inventors: Ivor T. Knight, Deborah John Boles, Aaron Rulison, Wesley B. Dong, Andrew Fabans, Allen Boronkay, Edward Donlon, Robert Moti, Michael Slater, Steven A. Sundberg, Michael R. Knapp
  • Publication number: 20160377562
    Abstract: The present invention provides novel methods and devices that employ microfluidic technology to generate molecular melt curves. In particular, the devices and methods in accordance with the invention are useful in providing for the analysis of PCR amplification products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2016
    Publication date: December 29, 2016
    Applicants: CALIPER LIFE SCIENCES, INC., CANON U.S. LIFE SCIENCES, INC.
    Inventors: Steven A. Sundberg, Michael R. Knapp, Ivor T. Knight, Deborah J. Boles, Aaron Rulison, Wesley B. Dong, Andrew Fabans, Allen Boronkay, Edwawrd Donlon, Robert Moti, Michael Slater
  • Patent number: 9376718
    Abstract: The present invention provides novel methods and devices that employ microfluidic technology to generate molecular melt curves. In particular, the devices and methods in accordance with the invention are useful in providing for the analysis of PCR amplification products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2016
    Assignees: Caliper Life Sciences, Inc., Canon U.S. Life Sciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven A. Sundberg, Michael R. Knapp, Ivor T. Knight, Deborah J. Boles, Aaron J. Rulison, Wesley B. Dong, Edward P. Donlon, Robert J. Moti, Andrew G. Fabans, Allen R. Boronkay, Michael Slater
  • Patent number: 8900811
    Abstract: The present invention provides novel methods and devices that employ microfluidic technology to generate molecular melt curves. In particular, the devices and methods in accordance with the invention are useful in providing for the analysis of PCR amplification products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2014
    Assignees: Caliper Life Sciences, Inc., Canon U.S. Life Sciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven A. Sundberg, Michael R. Knapp, Ivor T. Knight, Deborah J. Boles, Aaron J. Rulison, Wesley B. Dong, Andrew G. Fabans, Allen R. Boronkay, Edward P. Donlon, Robert J. Moti, Michael Slater
  • Publication number: 20120288865
    Abstract: The present invention provides novel methods and devices that employ microfluidic technology to generate molecular melt curves. In particular, the devices and methods in accordance with the invention are useful in providing for the analysis of PCR amplification products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2012
    Publication date: November 15, 2012
    Applicants: Canon U.S. Life Sciences, Inc., Caliper Life Sciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven A. Sundberg, Michael R. Knapp, Ivor T. Knight, Deborah J. Boles, Aaron J. Rulison, Wesley B. Dong, Edward P. Donlon, Robert J. Moti, Andrew G. Fabans, Allen R. Boronkay, Michael Slater
  • Patent number: 8273242
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide devices and methods for extracting nucleic acid molecules from solution using electric fields. The structures and methods of embodiments of the invention are suited to incorporation into micro and nano fluidic devices, such as lab-on-a-chip devices and micro total analysis systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2012
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Steven A. Sundberg, Xing Su, Grace Credo
  • Publication number: 20120031758
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide devices and methods for extracting nucleic acid molecules from solution using electric fields. The structures and methods of embodiments of the invention are suited to incorporation into micro and nano fluidic devices, such as lab-on-a-chip devices and micro total analysis systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2011
    Publication date: February 9, 2012
    Inventors: Steven A. Sundberg, Xing Su, Grace Credo
  • Patent number: 8070928
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide devices and methods for extracting nucleic acid molecules from solution using electric fields. The structures and methods of embodiments of the invention are suited to incorporation into micro and nano fluidic devices, such as lab-on-a-chip devices and micro total analysis systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2011
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Steven A. Sundberg, Xing Su, Grace Credo
  • Publication number: 20090166205
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide devices and methods for extracting nucleic acid molecules from solution using electric fields. The structures and methods of embodiments of the invention are suited to incorporation into micro and nano fluidic devices, such as lab-on-a-chip devices and micro total analysis systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2007
    Publication date: July 2, 2009
    Inventors: Steven A. Sundberg, Xing Su, Grace Credo
  • Patent number: 7399448
    Abstract: Fluid introduction is facilitated through the use of a port which extends entirely through a microfluidic substrate. Capillary forces can be used to retain the fluid within the port, and a series of samples or other fluids may be introduced through a single port by sequentially blowing the fluid out through the substrate and replacing the removed fluid with an alternate fluid, or by displacing the fluid in part with additional fluid. In another aspect, microfluidic substrates have channels which varying in cross-sectional dimension so that capillary action spreads a fluid only within a limited portion of the channel network. In yet another aspect, the introduction ports may include a multiplicity of very small channels leading from the port to a fluid channel, so as to filter out particles or other contaminants which might otherwise block the channel at the junction between the channel and the introduction port.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2008
    Inventors: Steven A. Sundberg, J. Wallace Parce, Calvin Y. H. Chow
  • Patent number: 7364705
    Abstract: Fluid introduction is facilitated through the use of a port which extends entirely through a microfluidic substrate. Capillary forces can be used to retain the fluid within the port, and a series of samples or other fluids may be introduced through a single port by sequentially blowing the fluid out through the substrate and replacing the removed fluid with an alternate fluid, or by displacing the fluid in part with additional fluid. In another aspect, microfluidic substrates have channels which varying in cross-sectional dimension so that capillary action spreads a fluid only within a limited portion of the channel network. In yet another aspect, the introduction ports may include a multiplicity of very small channels leading from the port to a fluid channel, so as to filter out particles or other contaminants which might otherwise block the channel at the junction between the channel and the introduction port.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2008
    Inventors: Steven A. Sundberg, J. Wallace Parce, Calvin Y. H. Chow
  • Patent number: 7364706
    Abstract: Fluid introduction is facilitated through the use of a port which extends entirely through a microfluidic substrate. Capillary forces can be used to retain the fluid within the port, and a series of samples or other fluids may be introduced through a single port by sequentially blowing the fluid out through the substrate and replacing the removed fluid with an alternate fluid, or by displacing the fluid in part with additional fluid. In another aspect, microfluidic substrates have channels which varying in cross-sectional dimension so that capillary action spreads a fluid only within a limited portion of the channel network. In yet another aspect, the introduction ports may include a multiplicity of very small channels leading from the port to a fluid channel, so as to filter out particles or other contaminants which might otherwise block the channel at the junction between the channel and the introduction port.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2008
    Inventors: Steven A. Sundberg, J. Wallace Parce, Calvin Y. H. Chow
  • Patent number: 7364916
    Abstract: Fluid introduction is facilitated through the use of a port which extends entirely through a microfluidic substrate. Capillary forces can be used to retain the fluid within the port, and a series of samples or other fluids may be introduced through a single port by sequentially blowing the fluid out through the substrate and replacing the removed fluid with an alternate fluid, or by displacing the fluid in part with additional fluid. In another aspect, microfluidic substrates have channels which varying in cross-sectional dimension so that capillary action spreads a fluid only within a limited portion of the channel network. In yet another aspect, the introduction ports may include a multiplicity of very small channels leading from the port to a fluid channel, so as to filter out particles or other contaminants which might otherwise block the channel at the junction between the channel and the introduction port.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2008
    Inventors: Steven A. Sundberg, J. Wallace Parce, Calvin Y. H. Chow
  • Patent number: 7364915
    Abstract: Fluid introduction is facilitated through the use of a port which extends entirely through a microfluidic substrate. Capillary forces can be used to retain the fluid within the port, and a series of samples or other fluids may be introduced through a single port by sequentially blowing the fluid out through the substrate and replacing the removed fluid with an alternate fluid, or by displacing the fluid in part with additional fluid. In another aspect, microfluidic substrates have channels which varying in cross-sectional dimension so that capillary action spreads a fluid only within a limited portion of the channel network. In yet another aspect, the introduction ports may include a multiplicity of very small channels leading from the port to a fluid channel, so as to filter out particles or other contaminants which might otherwise block the channel at the junction between the channel and the introduction port.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2008
    Inventors: Steven A. Sundberg, J. Wallace Parce, Calvin Y. H. Chow
  • Patent number: 7364704
    Abstract: Fluid introduction is facilitated through the use of a port which extends entirely through a microfluidic substrate. Capillary forces can be used to retain the fluid within the port, and a series of samples or other fluids may be introduced through a single port by sequentially blowing the fluid out through the substrate and replacing the removed fluid with an alternate fluid, or by displacing the fluid in part with additional fluid. In another aspect, microfluidic substrates have channels which varying in cross-sectional dimension so that capillary action spreads a fluid only within a limited portion of the channel network. In yet another aspect, the introduction ports may include a multiplicity of very small channels leading from the port to a fluid channel, so as to filter out particles or other contaminants which might otherwise block the channel at the junction between the channel and the introduction port.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2008
    Inventors: Steven A. Sundberg, J. Wallace Parce, Calvin Y. H. Chow
  • Patent number: 7364703
    Abstract: Fluid introduction is facilitated through the use of a port which extends entirely through a microfluidic substrate. Capillary forces can be used to retain the fluid within the port, and a series of samples or other fluids may be introduced through a single port by sequentially blowing the fluid out through the substrate and replacing the removed fluid with an alternate fluid, or by displacing the fluid in part with additional fluid. In another aspect, microfluidic substrates have channels which varying in cross-sectional dimension so that capillary action spreads a fluid only within a limited portion of the channel network. In yet another aspect, the introduction ports may include a multiplicity of very small channels leading from the port to a fluid channel, so as to filter out particles or other contaminants which might otherwise block the channel at the junction between the channel and the introduction port.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2008
    Inventors: Steven A. Sundberg, J. Wallace Parce, Calvin Y. H. Chow
  • Patent number: 7316801
    Abstract: The invention provides improved systems, devices, and methods for analyzing a large number of sample compounds contained in standard multi-well microtiter plates or other array structures. The multi-well plates travel along a conveyor system to a test station having a microfluidic device. At the test station, each plate is removed from the conveyor and the wells of the multi-well plate are sequentially aligned with an input port of the microfluidic device. After at least a portion of each sample has been input into the microfluidic channel system, the plate is returned to the conveyor system. Pre and/or post testing stations may be disposed along the conveyor system, and the use of an X-Y-Z robotic arm and novel plate support bracket allows each of the samples in the wells to be input into the microfluidic network through a probe affixed to a microfluidic chip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2008
    Assignee: Caliper Life Sciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph E. Kercso, Steven A. Sundberg, Jeffrey A. Wolk, Andrew W. Toth, Calvin Y. H. Chow, J. Wallace Parce