Patents by Inventor STUART KNOWLES

STUART KNOWLES 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: 20220088601
    Abstract: A collection device for a biological sample to capture target compounds such as viruses or other pathogens or particles for testing from within the sample and move the captured target compound to a separate chamber for subsequent processing. The collection device can include an openable substance blister including capture particles located in a cup interior. Capture particles can attract and bind the target compounds from the sample. An extraction tube extracts any nucleic acid from the target compound for storage or subsequent amplification and testing to confirm presence of known microorganisms. The extraction tube can comprise a heat-deformable material and can be connected to a microfluidic cartridge for further processing of nucleic acid including, amplification and detection. The microfluidic cartridge includes valves and a plurality of chambers for amplification.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2021
    Publication date: March 24, 2022
    Inventors: ORION SCOTT, CHRISTOPHER BIRCH, DANIEL MILLS, BRIAN ROOT, JAMES LANDERS, JINGYI LI, MATTHEW YEUNG, DAVID SAUL, DAVID VIGIL, ANDREW GUY ., STAN WADA, BETINA DE GORORDO, STEWARD DODMAN, TOM MORAN, STUART KNOWLES, FERNANDO DIAS, RICK GARDNER