Patents by Inventor Travis SULLIVAN

Travis SULLIVAN 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).

  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO ENHANCE CONSISTENCY OF ASSAY PERFORMANCE
    Publication number: 20220048025
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for enhancing the consistency of performance of assays, such as multiplexed assays, by printing features in a particular pattern, such that the outer edge of the pattern has a shape that is substantially similar to the shape of the test well. For example, the pattern is a ring pattern, such that the outer edge of the ring pattern is circular or oval along the bottom of multiplexed wells. The assay substrates prepared according to the methods described result in more accurate, precise, and sensitive chemical and/or biological analyses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2021
    Publication date: February 17, 2022
    Applicant: Aushon Biosystems, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter Honkanen, Scott Douglas, Travis Sullivan, Scott Orencole
  • Systems and methods to enhance consistency of assay performance
    Patent number: 11130136
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for enhancing the consistency of performance of assays, such as multiplexed assays, by printing features in a particular pattern, such that the outer edge of the pattern has a shape that is substantially similar to the shape of the test well. For example, the pattern is a ring pattern, such that the outer edge of the ring pattern is circular or oval along the bottom of multiplexed wells. The assay substrates prepared according to the methods described result in more accurate, precise, and sensitive chemical and/or biological analyses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2021
    Assignee: Aushon Biosystems, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter Honkanen, Scott Douglas, Travis Sullivan, Scott Orencole
  • Method of and system for applying blocking material to assay substrates
    Patent number: 8685486
    Abstract: Methods of and systems for applying blocking material to assay substrates are disclosed. A method includes supplying an assay substrate having at least one surface. A first portion of the surface of the substrate has at least one analysis feature thereon, and a second portion of the surface of the substrate lacks analysis features. The method also includes generating a spray of a blocking material in proximity to the surface of the substrate and continuing the spray generation in proximity to the surface of the substrate at least until the second portion of the surface of the substrate is substantially covered by the blocking material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2014
    Assignee: Aushon Biosystems, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin Oliver, Toni Holway, Travis Sullivan
  • Method of and System for Applying Blocking Material to Assay Substrates
    Publication number: 20120135154
    Abstract: Methods of and systems for applying blocking material to assay substrates are disclosed. A method includes supplying an assay substrate having at least one surface. A first portion of the surface of the substrate has at least one analysis feature thereon, and a second portion of the surface of the substrate lacks analysis features. The method also includes generating a spray of a blocking material in proximity to the surface of the substrate and continuing the spray generation in proximity to the surface of the substrate at least until the second portion of the surface of the substrate is substantially covered by the blocking material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2011
    Publication date: May 31, 2012
    Inventors: Kevin OLIVER, Toni HOLWAY, Travis SULLIVAN