Patents by Inventor Theo T. Nikiforov
Theo T. Nikiforov 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: 10138517Abstract: An array of transportable particle sets is used in a microfluidic device for performing chemical reactions in the microfluidic device. The microfluidic device comprises a main channel and intersecting side channels, the main channel and side channels forming a plurality of intersections. The array of particle sets is disposed in the main channel, and the side channels are coupled to reagents. As the particle sets are transported through the intersections of the main channel and the side channels, reagents are flowed through the side channels into contact with each array member (or selected array members), thereby providing a plurality of chemical reactions in the microfluidic system.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2017Date of Patent: November 27, 2018Assignee: CALIPER LIFE SCIENCES, INC.Inventors: Tammy Burd Mehta, Anne R. Kopf-Sill, J. Wallace Parce, Andrea W. Chow, Luc J. Bousse, Michael R. Knapp, Theo T. Nikiforov, Steve Gallagher
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Publication number: 20170356040Abstract: An array of transportable particle sets is used in a microfluidic device for performing chemical reactions in the microfluidic device. The microfluidic device comprises a main channel and intersecting side channels, the main channel and side channels forming a plurality of intersections. The array of particle sets is disposed in the main channel, and the side channels are coupled to reagents. As the particle sets are transported through the intersections of the main channel and the side channels, reagents are flowed through the side channels into contact with each array member (or selected array members), thereby providing a plurality of chemical reactions in the microfluidic system.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2017Publication date: December 14, 2017Inventors: Tammy Burd Mehta, Anne R. Kopf-Sill, J. Wallace Parce, Andrea W. Chow, Luc J. Bousse, Michael R. Knapp, Theo T. Nikiforov, Steve Gallagher
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Patent number: 9670541Abstract: An array of transportable particle sets is used in a microfluidic device for performing chemical reactions in the microfluidic device. The microfluidic device comprises a main channel and intersecting side channels, the main channel and side channels forming a plurality of intersections. The array of particle sets is disposed in the main channel, and the side channels are coupled to reagents. As the particle sets are transported through the intersections of the main channel and the side channels, reagents are flowed through the side channels into contact with each array member (or selected array members), thereby providing a plurality of chemical reactions in the microfluidic system.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2015Date of Patent: June 6, 2017Assignee: CALIPER LIFE SCIENCES, INC.Inventors: Tammy Burd Mehta, Anne R. Kopf-Sill, J. Wallace Parce, Andrea W. Chow, Luc J. Bousse, Michael R. Knapp, Theo T. Nikiforov, Steve Gallagher
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Publication number: 20160040226Abstract: An array of transportable particle sets is used in a microfluidic device for performing chemical reactions in the microfluidic device. The microfluidic device comprises a main channel and intersecting side channels, the main channel and side channels forming a plurality of intersections. The array of particle sets is disposed in the main channel, and the side channels are coupled to reagents. As the particle sets are transported through the intersections of the main channel and the side channels, reagents are flowed through the side channels into contact with each array member (or selected array members), thereby providing a plurality of chemical reactions in the microfluidic system.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 11, 2015Publication date: February 11, 2016Inventors: Tammy Burd Mehta, Anne R. Kopf-Sill, J. Wallace Parce, Andrea W. Chow, Luc J. Bousse, Michael R. Knapp, Theo T. Nikiforov, Steve Gallagher
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Patent number: 9101928Abstract: An array of transportable particle sets is used in a microfluidic device for performing chemical reactions in the microfluidic device. The microfluidic device comprises a main channel and intersecting side channels, the main channel and side channels forming a plurality of intersections. The array of particle sets is disposed in the main channel, and the side channels are coupled to reagents. As the particle sets are transported through the intersections of the main channel and the side channels, reagents are flowed through the side channels into contact with each array member (or selected array members), thereby providing a plurality of chemical reactions in the microfluidic system.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2011Date of Patent: August 11, 2015Assignee: Caliper Life Sciences, Inc.Inventors: Tammy Burd Mehta, Anne R. Kopf-Sill, J. Wallace Parce, Andrea W. Chow, Luc J. Bousse, Michael R. Knapp, Theo T. Nikiforov, Steve Gallagher
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Publication number: 20110118139Abstract: An array of transportable particle sets is used in a microfluidic device for performing chemical reactions in the microfluidic device. The microfluidic device comprises a main channel and intersecting side channels, the main channel and side channels forming a plurality of intersections. The array of particle sets is disposed in the main channel, and the side channels are coupled to reagents. As the particle sets are transported through the intersections of the main channel and the side channels, reagents are flowed through the side channels into contact with each array member (or selected array members), thereby providing a plurality of chemical reactions in the microfluidic system.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2011Publication date: May 19, 2011Applicant: CALIPER LIFE SCIENCES, INC.Inventors: Tammy Burd Mehta, Anne R. Kopf-Sill, J. Wallace Parce, Andrea W. Chow, Luc J. Bousse, Michael R. Knapp, Theo T. Nikiforov, Steve Gallagher
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Patent number: 7566538Abstract: Nucleotides and nucleotide analogs are used in various sequencing by incorporation/sequencing by synthesis methods. Nucleotide analogs comprising 3?-blocking groups are used to provide reversible chain-termination for sequencing by synthesis. Typical blocking groups include phosphate groups and carbamate groups. Fluorescent nucleotides are used to perform sequencing by synthesis with detection by incorporation of the fluorescently labeled nucleotide, optionally followed by photobleaching and intercalating dyes are used to detect addition of a non-labeled nucleotide in sequencing by synthesis with detection by intercalation. Microfluidic devices, including particle arrays, are used in the sequencing methods.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2008Date of Patent: July 28, 2009Assignee: Caliper Lifesciences Inc.Inventors: J. Wallace Parce, Theo T. Nikiforov, Tammy Burd Mehta, Anne R. Kopf-Sill, Andrea W. Chow, Michael R. Knapp
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Publication number: 20090137413Abstract: Arrays of flowable or fixed particle sets are used in microfluidic systems for performing assays and modifying hydrodynamic flow. Also provided are assays utilizing flowable or fixed particle sets within a microfluidic system, as well as kits, apparatus and integrated systems comprising arrays and array members.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2007Publication date: May 28, 2009Applicant: CALIPER LIFE SCIENCES, INC.Inventors: Tammy Burd Mehta, Anne R. Kopf-Sill, J. Wallace Parce, Andrea W. Chow, Luc J. Bousse, Michael R. Knapp, Theo T. Nikiforov, Steve Gallagher
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Publication number: 20080131904Abstract: Nucleotides and nucleotide analogs are used in various sequencing by incorporation/sequencing by synthesis methods. Nucleotide analogs comprising 3?-blocking groups are used to provide reversible chain-termination for sequencing by synthesis. Typical blocking groups include phosphate groups and carbamate groups. Fluorescent nucleotides are used to perform sequencing by synthesis with detection by incorporation of the fluorescently labeled nucleotide, optionally followed by photobleaching and intercalating dyes are used to detect addition of a non-labeled nucleotide in sequencing by synthesis with detection by intercalation. Microfluidic devices, including particle arrays, are used in the sequencing methods.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2008Publication date: June 5, 2008Applicant: CALIPER LIFE SCIENCES, INC.Inventors: J. Wallace Parce, Theo T. Nikiforov, Tammy Burd Mehta, Anne R. Kopf-Sill, Andrea W. Chow, Michael R. Knapp
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Patent number: 7344865Abstract: Nucleotides and nucleotide analogs are used in various sequencing by incorporation/sequencing by synthesis methods. Nucleotide analogs comprising 3?-blocking groups are used to provide reversible chain-termination for sequencing by synthesis. Typical blocking groups include phosphate groups and carbamate groups. Fluorescent nucleotides are used to perform sequencing by synthesis with detection by incorporation of the fluorescently labeled nucleotide, optionally followed by photobleaching and intercalating dyes are used to detect addition of a non-labeled nucleotide in sequencing by synthesis with detection by intercalation. Microfluidic devices, including particle arrays, are used in the sequencing methods.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2006Date of Patent: March 18, 2008Assignee: Caliper Life Sciences, Inc.Inventors: J. Wallace Parce, Theo T. Nikiforov, Tammy Burd Mehta, Anne R. Kopf-Sill, Andrea W. Chow, Michael R. Knapp
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Patent number: 7150966Abstract: Methods, systems, kits for carrying out a wide variety of different assays that comprise providing a first reagent mixture which comprises a first reagent having a fluorescent label. A second reagent is introduced into the first reagent mixture to produce a second reagent mixture, where the second reagent reacts with the first reagent to produce a fluorescently labeled product having a substantially different charge than the first reagent. A polyion is introduced into at least one of the first and second reagent mixtures, and the fluorescent polarization in the second reagent mixture relative to the first reagent mixture is determined, this fluorescent polarization being indicative of the rate or extent of the reaction.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2003Date of Patent: December 19, 2006Assignee: Caliper Life Sciences, Inc.Inventor: Theo T. Nikiforov
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Patent number: 7122659Abstract: Methods, systems, kits for carrying out a wide variety of different assays that comprise providing a first reagent mixture which comprises a first reagent having a fluorescent label. A second reagent is introduced into the first reagent mixture to produce a second reagent mixture, where the second reagent reacts with the first reagent to produce a fluorescently labeled product having a substantially different charge than the first reagent. A polyion is introduced into at least one of the first and second reagent mixtures, and the fluorescent polarization in the second reagent mixture relative to the first reagent mixture is determined, this fluorescent polarization being indicative of the rate or extent of the reaction.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2003Date of Patent: October 17, 2006Assignee: Caliper Life Sciences, Inc.Inventor: Theo T. Nikiforov
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Patent number: 7105304Abstract: Methods for chromatographically separating materials, including the separation of materials in kinase or phosphatase assays, in microfluidic devices under positive or negative fluid pressure. Devices and integrated systems for performing chromatographic separations are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2001Date of Patent: September 12, 2006Assignee: Caliper Life Sciences, Inc.Inventors: Theo T. Nikiforov, Jill M. Baker, Sansan Lin, J. Wallace Parce
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Patent number: 7105300Abstract: Nucleotides and nucleotide analogs are used in various sequencing by incorporation/sequencing by synthesis methods. Nucleotide analogs comprising 3?-blocking groups are used to provide reversible chain-termination for sequencing by synthesis. Typical blocking groups include phosphate groups and carbamate groups. Fluorescent nucleotides are used to perform sequencing by synthesis with detection by incorporation of the fluorescently labeled nucleotide, optionally followed by photobleaching and intercalating dyes are used to detect addition of a non-labeled nucleotide in sequencing by synthesis with detection by intercalation. Microfluidic devices, including particle arrays, are used in the sequencing methods.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2003Date of Patent: September 12, 2006Assignee: Caliper Life Sciences, Inc.Inventors: J. Wallace Parce, Theo T. Nikiforov, Tammy Burd Mehta, Anne R. Kopf-Sill, Andrea W. Chow, Michael R. Knapp
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Patent number: 7060171Abstract: Methods and systems of monitoring reactions, e.g., assays, that filter out background signal from substrate, in detecting the product. The methods and systems controllably move detectable reaction product from a first location to a second location at which the product is detected while controllably moving potentially interfering substrate materials away from or not toward the second location. Controllable movement of the different species is accomplished through the controlled combination of bulk fluid flow and differential electrophoresis of substrate and product to move the product, but not the substrate past the detection region.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2002Date of Patent: June 13, 2006Assignee: Caliper Life Sciences, Inc.Inventors: Theo T. Nikiforov, Aileen Zhou
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Patent number: 6777184Abstract: Methods, systems and assays are provided for FP detection of nucleic acid hybridization.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2001Date of Patent: August 17, 2004Assignee: Caliper Life Sciences, Inc.Inventors: Theo T. Nikiforov, Sang Jeong
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Publication number: 20040096960Abstract: Arrays of flowable or fixed particle sets are used in microfluidic systems for performing assays and modifying hydrodynamic flow. Also provided are assays utilizing flowable or fixed particle sets within a microfluidic system, as well as kits, apparatus and integrated systems comprising arrays and array members.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2003Publication date: May 20, 2004Applicant: Caliper Technologies Corp.Inventors: Tammy Burd Mehta, Anne R. Kopf-Sill, J. Wallace Parce, Andrea W. Chow, Luc J. Bousse, Michael R. Knapp, Theo T. Nikiforov, Steve Gallagher
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Patent number: 6720148Abstract: The methods and systems for identifying nucleotides monitor changes in fluorescent signal that occur during the polymerase-mediated extension of dye labeled primer molecules. In certain aspects, the methods monitor changes in a fluorescent signal, e.g., relative polarization, emitted from a reaction mixture that contains a dye labeled primer that hybridizes to a target sequence such that the primer ends at the position of interest. Perfect hybridization at the position results in extension of the primer while imperfect hybridization, e.g., a mismatch at the position of interest results in no extension reaction. The occurrence of extension reaction is monitored by a change in the fluorescent signal of the mixture.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2002Date of Patent: April 13, 2004Assignee: Caliper Life Sciences, Inc.Inventor: Theo T. Nikiforov
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Publication number: 20040058406Abstract: Methods, systems, kits for carrying out a wide variety of different assays that comprise providing a first reagent mixture which comprises a first reagent having a fluorescent label. A second reagent is introduced into the first reagent mixture to produce a second reagent mixture, where the second reagent reacts with the first reagent to produce a fluorescently labeled product having a substantially different charge than the first reagent. A polyion is introduced into at least one of the first and second reagent mixtures, and the fluorescent polarization in the second reagent mixture relative to the first reagent mixture is determined, this fluorescent polarization being indicative of the rate or extent of the reaction.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2003Publication date: March 25, 2004Applicant: Caliper Technologies Corp.Inventor: Theo T. Nikiforov
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Patent number: 6699655Abstract: Methods, systems, kits for carrying out a wide variety of different assays that comprise providing a first reagent mixture which comprises a first reagent having a fluorescent label. A second reagent is introduced into the first reagent mixture to produce a second reagent mixture, where the second reagent reacts with the first reagent to produce a fluorescently labeled product having a substantially different charge than the first reagent. A polyion is introduced into at least one of the first and second reagent mixtures, and the fluorescent polarization in the second reagent mixture relative to the first reagent mixture is determined, this fluorescent polarization being indicative of the rate or extent of the reaction.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2001Date of Patent: March 2, 2004Assignee: Caliper Technologies Corp.Inventor: Theo T. Nikiforov