Patents by Inventor Tyler J. Kirkmann

Tyler J. Kirkmann 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: 20180117532
    Abstract: A filter flow management system includes a cartridge having an inlet through which fluid flow can be introduced to the cartridge, a plurality of channels situated within the cartridge and designed to remove particulates from the fluid flow, at least one channel being in fluid communication with the inlet to receive the fluid flow, and a reservoir into which fluid flow flowing through the at least one channel can be directed and subsequently redirected into at least one other channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2017
    Publication date: May 3, 2018
    Inventors: Tyler J. Kirkmann, James V. Banks
  • Patent number: 8431509
    Abstract: A process of producing a structure for molecular separations includes providing a plurality of template materials. The template materials are selected from biomolecules, biopolymers, polymers, or combinations thereof. A sieve material, suitable for producing a structure for molecular separations, is provided around the template materials. The template materials are positioned in an arrangement for leaving pores suitable for molecular separations. The template materials are removed to leave pores in the sieve material and produce the structure suitable for molecular separations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2013
    Assignee: Cerahelix, Inc.
    Inventors: Karl D. Bishop, Tyler J. Kirkmann, Susan G. MacKay
  • Patent number: 8431508
    Abstract: A process of producing a structure for molecular separations includes providing a plurality of biopolymers. The biopolymers are selected from DNAs, RNAs, nucleic acid loops, nucleic acid hairpins, nucleic acid dumbbells, alkylated phosphonates, non-standard nucleobases, or combinations thereof. A sieve material, suitable for producing a structure for molecular separations, is provided around the biopolymers. The biopolymers are positioned in an arrangement for leaving pores suitable for molecular separations. The biopolymers are removed to leave pores in the sieve material and produce the structure suitable for molecular separations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2013
    Assignee: Cerahelix, Inc.
    Inventors: Karl D. Bishop, Tyler J. Kirkmann
  • Patent number: 8426333
    Abstract: A process of producing a structure for molecular separations includes providing a plurality of template materials. The template materials are selected from biomolecules, biopolymers, polymers, or combinations thereof. A sieve material, suitable for producing a structure for molecular separations, is provided around the template materials. The template materials are positioned in an arrangement for leaving pores suitable for molecular separations. The template materials are removed to leave pores in the sieve material and produce the structure suitable for molecular separations. The structure so produced can be used for molecular separation. In some embodiments, methods for molecular separation include situating in a feed stream an array of pores each approximating a double-stranded DNA molecule; flowing the feed stream into the pores; and allowing the pores to transport therethrough molecules within the feed stream, so as to separate the molecules from the feed stream.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2013
    Assignee: Cerahelix, Inc.
    Inventors: Karl D. Bishop, Tyler J. Kirkmann
  • Publication number: 20120055878
    Abstract: A process of producing a structure for molecular separations includes providing a plurality of template materials. The template materials are selected from biomolecules, biopolymers, polymers, or combinations thereof. A sieve material, suitable for producing a structure for molecular separations, is provided around the template materials. The template materials are positioned in an arrangement for leaving pores suitable for molecular separations. The template materials are removed to leave pores in the sieve material and produce the structure suitable for molecular separations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2011
    Publication date: March 8, 2012
    Inventors: Karl D. Bishop, Tyler J. Kirkmann
  • Publication number: 20110287215
    Abstract: A process of producing a structure for molecular separations includes providing a plurality of template materials. The template materials are selected from biomolecules, biopolymers, polymers, or combinations thereof. A sieve material, suitable for producing a structure for molecular separations, is provided around the template materials. The template materials are positioned in an arrangement for leaving pores suitable for molecular separations. The template materials are removed to leave pores in the sieve material and produce the structure suitable for molecular separations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2011
    Publication date: November 24, 2011
    Applicant: CERAHELIX
    Inventors: Karl D. Bishop, Tyler J. Kirkmann, Susan G. MacKay
  • Publication number: 20090131244
    Abstract: A process of producing a structure for molecular separations includes providing a plurality of biopolymers. The biopolymers are selected from DNAs, RNAs, nucleic acid loops, nucleic acid hairpins, nucleic acid dumbbells, alkylated phosphonates, non-standard nucleobases, or combinations thereof. A sieve material, suitable for producing a structure for molecular separations, is provided around the biopolymers. The biopolymers are positioned in an arrangement for leaving pores suitable for molecular separations. The biopolymers are removed to leave pores in the sieve material and produce the structure suitable for molecular separations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2008
    Publication date: May 21, 2009
    Inventors: Karl D. Bishop, Tyler J. Kirkmann