Patents by Inventor Troy D. Daiber
Troy D. Daiber 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: 10436713Abstract: A compact, microprocessor-controlled instrument for fluorometric assays in liquid samples has a floating stage with docking bay for receiving a microfluidic cartridge and a scanning detector head with on-board embedded microprocessor controlled by an optical data acquisition and processing daemon within the detector head for controlling source LEDs, emission signal amplification and filtering in an isolated, low noise, high-gain environment within the detector head. Multiple optical channels may be incorporated in the scanning head. The assay ma be validated using dual channel optics for monitoring a first fluorophore associated with a target analyte and a second fluorophore associated with a control. Molecular biological assays use PCR amplification of target nucleic acids and fluorometric assays, which may require temperature control during detection.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2017Date of Patent: October 8, 2019Assignee: MICRONICS, INC.Inventors: C. Frederick Battrell, Troy D. Daiber, William Samuel Hunter
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Publication number: 20180292319Abstract: Disclosed is a compact, microprocessor-controlled instrument for fluorometric assays in liquid samples, the instrument having a floating stage with docking bay for receiving a microfluidic cartridge and a scanning detector head with on-board embedded microprocessor operated under control of a ODAP daemon resident in the detector head for controlling source LEDs, emission signal amplification and filtering in an isolated, low noise, high-gain environment within the detector head. Multiple optical channels may be incorporated in the scanning head. In a preferred configuration, the assay is validated using dual channel optics for monitoring a first fluorophore associated with a target analyte and a second fluorophore associated with a control. Applications include molecular biological assays based on PCR amplification of target nucleic acids and fluorometric assays in general, many of which require temperature control during detection.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2017Publication date: October 11, 2018Inventors: C. Frederick Battrell, Troy D. Daiber, William Samuel Hunter
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Publication number: 20150346097Abstract: Disclosed is a compact, microprocessor-controlled instrument for fluorometric assays in liquid samples, the instrument having a floating stage with docking bay for receiving a microfluidic cartridge and a scanning detector head with on-board embedded microprocessor operated under control of a ODAP daemon resident in the detector head for controlling source LEDs, emission signal amplification and filtering in an isolated, low noise, high-gain environment within the detector head. Multiple optical channels may be incorporated in the scanning head. In a preferred configuration, the assay is validated using dual channel optics for monitoring a first fluorophore associated with a target analyte and a second fluorophore associated with a control. Applications include molecular biological assays based on PCR amplification of target nucleic acids and fluorometric assays in general, many of which require temperature control during detection.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2013Publication date: December 3, 2015Applicant: Micronics, Inc.Inventors: C. Frederick Battrell, Troy D. Daiber, William Samuel Hunter
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Publication number: 20140349381Abstract: An instrument for fluorometric assays in liquid samples is disclosed. The instrument may include multiple optical channels for monitoring a first fluorophore associated with a target analyte and a second fluorophore associated with a control. The disclosed instrument finds utility in any number of applications, including microfluidic molecular biological assays based on PCR amplification of target nucleic acids and fluorometric assays in general.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2014Publication date: November 27, 2014Applicant: Micronics, Inc.Inventors: C. Frederick Battrell, Troy D. Daiber, William Samuel Hunter
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Patent number: 8747779Abstract: A microfluidic cartridge including on-board dry reagents and microfluidic circuitry for determining a clinical analyte or analytes from a few microliters of liquid sample; with docking interface for use in a host workstation, the workstation including a pneumatic fluid controller and spectrophotometer for monitoring analytical reactions in the cartridge.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2011Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignee: Micronics, Inc.Inventors: Isaac Sprague, John E. Emswiler, C. Frederick Battrell, Joan Haab, Sean M. Pennell, Justin L. Kay, Zane B. Miller, Troy D. Daiber
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Patent number: 8716007Abstract: An instrument for fluorometric assays in liquid samples is disclosed. The instrument may include multiple optical channels for monitoring a first fluorophore associated with a target analyte and a second fluorophore associated with a control. The disclosed instrument finds utility in any number of applications, including microfluidic molecular biological assays based on PCR amplification of target nucleic acids and fluorometric assays in general.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2012Date of Patent: May 6, 2014Assignee: Micronics, Inc.Inventors: C. Frederick Battrell, Troy D. Daiber, William Samuel Hunter
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Patent number: 8431389Abstract: An instrument for fluorometric assays in liquid samples is disclosed. The instrument may include multiple optical channels for monitoring a first fluorophore associated with a target analyte and a second fluorophore associated with a control. The disclosed instrument finds utility in any number of applications, including microfluidic molecular biological assays based on PCR amplification of target nucleic acids and fluorometric assays in general.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2011Date of Patent: April 30, 2013Assignee: Micronics, Inc.Inventors: C. Frederick Battrell, Troy D. Daiber
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Publication number: 20130011912Abstract: An instrument for fluorometric assays in liquid samples is disclosed. The instrument may include multiple optical channels for monitoring a first fluorophore associated with a target analyte and a second fluorophore associated with a control. The disclosed instrument finds utility in any number of applications, including microfluidic molecular biological assays based on PCR amplification of target nucleic acids and fluorometric assays in general.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2012Publication date: January 10, 2013Applicant: Micronics, Inc.Inventors: C. Frederick Battrell, Troy D. Daiber, William Samuel Hunter
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Patent number: 8329453Abstract: Disclosed is a compact, microprocessor-controlled instrument for fluorometric assays in liquid samples, the instrument having a floating stage with docking bay for receiving a microfluidic cartridge and a scanning detector head with on-board embedded microprocessor for controlling source LEDs, emission signal amplification and filtering in an isolated, low noise, high gain environment within the detector head. Multiple optical channels may be incorporated in the scanning head. In a preferred configuration, the assay is validated using dual channel optics for monitoring a first fluorophore associated with a target analyte and a second fluorophore associated with a control. Applications include molecular biological assays based on PCR amplification of target nucleic acids and fluorometric assays in general, many of which require temperature control during detection.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2011Date of Patent: December 11, 2012Assignee: Micronics, Inc.Inventors: C. Frederick Battrell, Troy D. Daiber, William Samuel Hunter
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Publication number: 20120156112Abstract: A microfluidic cartridge including on-board dry reagents and microfluidic circuitry for determining a clinical analyte or analytes from a few microliters of liquid sample; with docking interface for use in a host workstation, the workstation including a pneumatic fluid controller and spectrophotometer for monitoring analytical reactions in the cartridge.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2011Publication date: June 21, 2012Applicant: Micronics, Inc.Inventors: Isaac Sprague, John E. Emswiler, C. Frederick Battrell, Joan Haab, Sean M. Pennell, Justin L. Kay, Zane B. Miller, Troy D. Daiber
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Publication number: 20120135511Abstract: Disclosed is a compact, microprocessor-controlled instrument for fluorometric assays in liquid samples, the instrument having a floating stage with docking bay for receiving a microfluidic cartridge and a scanning detector head with on-board embedded microprocessor for controlling source LEDs, emission signal amplification and filtering in an isolated, low noise, high gain environment within the detector head. Multiple optical channels may be incorporated in the scanning head. In a preferred configuration, the assay is validated using dual channel optics for monitoring a first fluorophore associated with a target analyte and a second fluorophore associated with a control. Applications include molecular biological assays based on PCR amplification of target nucleic acids and fluorometric assays in general, many of which require temperature control during detection.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2011Publication date: May 31, 2012Applicant: Micronics, Inc.Inventors: C. Frederick Battrell, Troy D. Daiber, William Samuel Hunter
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Publication number: 20120115214Abstract: An instrument for fluorometric assays in liquid samples is disclosed. The instrument may include multiple optical channels for monitoring a first fluorophore associated with a target analyte and a second fluorophore associated with a control. The disclosed instrument finds utility in any number of applications, including microfluidic molecular biological assays based on PCR amplification of target nucleic acids and fluorometric assays in general.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2011Publication date: May 10, 2012Applicant: Micronics, Inc.Inventors: C. Frederick Battrell, Troy D. Daiber
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Publication number: 20040240034Abstract: The present application discloses a micro-opto-electromechanical apparatus comprising a silicon wafer comprising a plurality of layers, a reflector formed in one of the plurality of layers, and a pattern on the reflector to focus or collimate an incident beam of radiation into a reflected beam.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2001Publication date: December 2, 2004Inventors: Bruce R. Scharf, Troy D. Daiber
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Patent number: 5424824Abstract: A system using Lidar/Laser anemometry for measuring the position of the normal shock wave and air velocity in the inlet of a supersonic engine is described, A laser beam is focused over a region in the inlet where the shock is expected to be. Small particles in the inlet air each reflect the light which is Doppler shifted according to the air velocity in that point. The system and method utilizes the relative amplitude of two peaks in the Fourier transform of the optical return signal to determine if the position of the shock is within the focal region of the laser.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 1993Date of Patent: June 13, 1995Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Troy D. Daiber, David C. Soreide
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Patent number: 5072612Abstract: Light from a plurality of light emitting diodes is transmitted through optical cables (12) to a lens system. The lenses (56, 58) expand and collimate the light and project it in a sheet (16) across the supersonic inlet of an aircraft power plant perpendicular to incoming airflow. A normal shock bends a portion of the sheet of light (16). A linear array of a multiplicity of optical fiber ends collects discrete samples of light. The samples are processed and compared to a predetermined profile to determine the shock location.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 1990Date of Patent: December 17, 1991Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Donald G. Iverson, Jr., Troy D. Daiber