Patents by Inventor Thomas Boyd Gilligan

Thomas Boyd Gilligan 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).

  • High pressure sperm sorting and flow cytometer methods
    Patent number: 11448653
    Abstract: Cell sorting methods that improve sorting efficiency and productivity by elevating sorting pressures and incorporate certain steps to help the cells better survive such elevated pressures. In the case of sperm, sorting the steps of standardizing sperm samples, staining sperm samples in a single step, calibrating a flow cytometer to place sperm in the leading edge of droplets, and changing a catch fluid distance may be incorporated individually, or in combination to help sperm better survive the sex sorting process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2022
    Assignee: Inguran, LLC
    Inventors: Kenneth Michael Evans, Thomas Boyd Gilligan, Richard W. Lenz, Ramakrishnan Vishwanath, Clara Gonzalez-Marin
  • Generating a fluid stream in a microfluidic device
    Patent number: 11175213
    Abstract: A fluid handling and delivery system useful in generating a fluid stream in the flow path of microfluidic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2021
    Assignee: XY, LLC
    Inventors: Edwin Dean Neas, Jerald Edward Kuiken, John Louis Schenk, Thomas Boyd Gilligan
  • HIGH PRESSURE SPERM SORTING AND FLOW CYTOMETER METHODS
    Publication number: 20200200762
    Abstract: Cell sorting methods that improve sorting efficiency and productivity by elevating sorting pressures and incorporate certain steps to help the cells better survive such elevated pressures. In the case of sperm, sorting the steps of standardizing sperm samples, staining sperm samples in a single step, calibrating a flow cytometer to place sperm in the leading edge of droplets, and changing a catch fluid distance may be incorporated individually, or in combination to help sperm better survive the sex sorting process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2020
    Publication date: June 25, 2020
    Applicant: Inguran, LLC
    Inventors: Kenneth Michael Evans, Thomas Boyd Gilligan, Richard W. Lenz, Ramakrishnan Vishwanath, Clara Gonzalez-Marin
  • High pressure sperm sorting and flow cytometer methods
    Patent number: 10620213
    Abstract: Cell sorting methods that improve sorting efficiency and productivity by elevating sorting pressures and incorporate certain steps to help the cells better survive such elevated pressures. In the case of sperm, sorting the steps of standardizing sperm samples, staining sperm samples in a single step, calibrating a flow cytometer to place sperm in the leading edge of droplets, and changing a catch fluid distance may be incorporated individually, or in combination to help sperm better survive the sex sorting process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2020
    Assignee: Inguran, LLC
    Inventors: Kenneth Michael Evans, Thomas Boyd Gilligan, Richard W. Lenz, Ramakrishnan Vishwanath, Clara Gonzalez-Marin
  • High efficiency methods of sex sorting sperm
    Patent number: 10400213
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to cell sorting methods, and particularly cell sorting methods that improve the efficiency or productivity of sorting in a particle sorting instrument utilizing a measured parameter of sorting efficiency. In one embodiment, minimum productivity and minimum purity may be established and maintained while attempting to maximize the sorting efficiency. While in another embodiment, a minimum sorting efficiency and a minimum purity may be established and maintained while attempting to maximize the productivity of a sort.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2019
    Assignee: Inguran, LLC
    Inventors: Kenneth Michael Evans, Thomas Boyd Gilligan, Johnathan Charles Sharpe, Juan Moreno, Ramakrishnan Vishwanath
  • Generating a Fluid Stream in a Microfluidic Device
    Publication number: 20190204209
    Abstract: A fluid handling and delivery system useful in generating a fluid stream in the flow path of microfluidic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2019
    Publication date: July 4, 2019
    Applicant: XY, LLC
    Inventors: Edwin Dean Neas, Jerald Edward Kuiken, John Louis Schenk, Thomas Boyd Gilligan
  • Generating a fluid stream in a microfluidic device
    Patent number: 10190964
    Abstract: A fluid handling and delivery system useful in generating a fluid stream in the flow path of microfluidic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Assignee: XY, LLC
    Inventors: Edwin Dean Neas, Jerald Edward Kuiken, John Louis Schenk, Thomas Boyd Gilligan
  • Antimicrobially active compositions
    Patent number: 9750244
    Abstract: Compositions (3) and methods of using such compositions (3) to condition, clean, or disinfect the flow path of a conduit (8) of a microfluidic devices (16), such as flow cytometers or liquid chromatographs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2017
    Assignees: XY, LLC, CHD Bioscience, Inc.
    Inventors: Edwin Dean Neas, Jerald Edward Kuiken, John Louis Schenk, Thomas Boyd Gilligan
  • Differential evaporation potentiated disinfectant system
    Patent number: 9474814
    Abstract: Antimicrobial compositions and methods of using such antimicrobial compositions to provide a reduction in populations of viable microorganisms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2016
    Assignee: XY, LLC
    Inventors: Edwin Dean Neas, Thomas Boyd Gilligan
  • Antimicrobially Active Compositions
    Publication number: 20150065583
    Abstract: Compositions (3) and methods of using such compositions (3) to condition, clean, or disinfect the flow path of a conduit (8) of a microfluidic devices (16), such as flow cytometers or liquid chromatographs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2014
    Publication date: March 5, 2015
    Applicants: XY, LLC, CHD Bioscience, Inc.
    Inventors: Edwin Dean Neas, Jerald Edward Kuiken, John Louis Schenk, Thomas Boyd Gilligan
  • Antimicrobially active compositions
    Patent number: 8877818
    Abstract: Compositions (3) and methods of using such compositions (3) to condition, clean, or disinfect the flow path of a conduit (8) of a microfluidic devices (16), such as flow cytometers or liquid chromatographs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2014
    Assignees: XY, LLC, CHD Bioscience, Inc
    Inventors: Edwin Dean Neas, Jerald Edward Kuiken, John Louis Schenk, Thomas Boyd Gilligan
  • Flow path conditioner system
    Patent number: 8846767
    Abstract: Compositions (3) and methods of using such compositions (3) to condition, clean, or disinfect the flow path of a conduit (8) of a microfluidic devices (16), such as flow cytometers or liquid chromatographs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Assignee: CDH Bioscience, Inc.
    Inventors: Edwin Dean Neas, Jerald Edward Kuiken, John Louis Schenk, Thomas Boyd Gilligan
  • METHODS OF PROCESSING SPERM FOR SEX SORTING
    Publication number: 20140099627
    Abstract: Methods for processing and sorting sperm are disclosed. Portions of sperm sorting or staining processes may include standardizing sperm samples by adjusting the concentration of the sperm sample to a predetermined concentration and adjusting the pH of the sample to a predetermined value. Sperm may also be stained in a single staining buffer having a DNA selective dye and a quenching dye.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2013
    Publication date: April 10, 2014
    Applicant: INGURAN, LLC
    Inventors: Thomas Boyd Gilligan, Kenneth Michael Evans, Richard Lenz, Clara Gonzalez-Marin, Ramakrishnan Vishwanath
  • HIGH EFFICIENCY METHODS OF SEX SORTING SPERM
    Publication number: 20140099664
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to cell sorting methods, and particularly cell sorting methods that improve the efficiency or productivity of sorting in a particle sorting instrument utilizing a measured parameter of sorting efficiency. In one embodiment, minimum productivity and minimum purity may be established and maintained while attempting to maximize the sorting efficiency. While in another embodiment, a minimum sorting efficiency and a minimum purity may be established and maintained while attempting to maximize the productivity of a sort.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2013
    Publication date: April 10, 2014
    Applicant: INGURAN, LLC
    Inventors: Kenneth Michael Evans, Thomas Boyd Gilligan, Johnathan Charles Sharpe, Juan Moreno, Ramakrishnan Vishwanath
  • HIGH PRESSURE SPERM SORTING AND FLOW CYTOMETER METHODS
    Publication number: 20140099628
    Abstract: Cell sorting methods that improve sorting efficiency and productivity by elevating sorting pressures and incorporate certain steps to help the cells better survive such elevated pressures. In the case of sperm, sorting the steps of standardizing sperm samples, staining sperm samples in a single step, calibrating a flow cytometer to place sperm in the leading edge of droplets, and changing a catch fluid distance may be incorporated individually, or in combination to help sperm better survive the sex sorting process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2013
    Publication date: April 10, 2014
    Applicant: INGURAN, LLC
    Inventors: Kenneth Michael Evans, Thomas Boyd Gilligan, Richard W. Lenz, Ramakrishnan Vishwanath
  • Continuously regulated precision pressure fluid delivery system
    Patent number: 8597573
    Abstract: A fluid flow characteristic regulator (58) which provides a variable volume flow path in which a fluid flow can be continuously adjusted by a control fluid (57) to regulate at least one fluid flow characteristic of the fluid flow (11) within the variable volume flow path.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Assignee: XY, LLC
    Inventor: Thomas Boyd Gilligan
  • Differential Evaporation Potentiated Disinfectant System
    Publication number: 20130309132
    Abstract: Antimicrobial compositions and methods of using such antimicrobial compositions to provide a reduction in populations of viable microorganisms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2013
    Publication date: November 21, 2013
    Applicant: XY, LLC
    Inventors: Edwin Dean Neas, Thomas Boyd Gilligan
  • Generating a Fluid Stream in a Microfluidic Device
    Publication number: 20120107805
    Abstract: A fluid handling and delivery system useful in generating a fluid stream in the flow path of microfluidic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2011
    Publication date: May 3, 2012
    Inventors: Edwin Dean Neas, Jerald Edward Kuiken, John Louis Schenk, Thomas Boyd Gilligan
  • CONTINUOUSLY REGULATED PRECISION PRESSURE FLUID DELIVERY SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20120085422
    Abstract: A fluid flow characteristic regulator (58) which provides a variable volume flow path in which a fluid flow can be continuously adjusted by a control fluid (57) to regulate at least one fluid flow characteristic of the fluid flow (11) within the variable volume flow path.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2010
    Publication date: April 12, 2012
    Applicant: XY, LLC
    Inventor: Thomas Boyd Gilligan
  • Storage cane
    Patent number: D784555
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Assignee: Inguran, LLC
    Inventors: Thomas Boyd Gilligan, Sam Hogue