Patents by Inventor Wilbur Lam

Wilbur Lam 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: 20170276690
    Abstract: Diagnostic devices; systems, methods and computer-readable media store instructions related to determining hemoglobin information using those devices. The methods may include processing a captured image of the reservoir and/or device and the device information to determine color information for the solution and the scale, the color information including one or more color attributes; adjusting the color information for the solution based on the color information for the scale; and determining hemoglobin information (e.g., hemoglobin level, disease state and/or calculated hematocrit) based on the adjusted color information and a stored profile information associated with the device information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2015
    Publication date: September 28, 2017
    Inventors: Wilbur A. Lam, Erika A. Tyburski, William A. Stoy, Alexander J. Weiss
  • Publication number: 20170198303
    Abstract: The systems and methods are directed to leveraging the channel geometry and configuration to overcome diffusion limitations of current transduction systems. The methods may include a method of transducing target cells using a device. The device may include at least one continuous channel. The method may include delivering target cells and viral vectors into a transduction region of the channel through a first inlet/outlet simultaneously and/or consecutively when one or more additional inlets/outlets that are located in a region of the channel downstream of the transduction are closed. After transducing for some incubation time, a flushing solution may be delivered through one or more of the additional inlets/outlets. The method may include collecting transduced cells after the transducing incubation time and the delivering of the flushing solution.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2016
    Publication date: July 13, 2017
    Inventors: Reginald Tran, Wilbur Lam, David Myers, Christopher Doering, Harold Spencer
  • Publication number: 20170160533
    Abstract: An imaging system consisting of a cell-phone with camera as the detection part of an optical train which includes other components. Optionally, an illumination system to create controlled contrast in the sample. Uses include but are not limited to disease diagnosis, symptom analysis, and post-procedure monitoring, and other applications to humans, animals, and plants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2016
    Publication date: June 8, 2017
    Applicant: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
    Inventors: Daniel Fletcher, Wendy Hansen, Neil Switz, David N. Breslauer, Erik Douglas, Robi Maamari, Wilbur Lam, Jesse Dill
  • Publication number: 20170126943
    Abstract: An improved system and methods for enhancing the imaging of cameras included with wireless mobile devices, such as cellular phone or tablets. The imaging system includes a releasable optical attachment for imaging skin surfaces and cavities of the body. The releasable optical attachment comprises optical enhancement elements such as magnifying lenses, illumination diverting elements, and filters. Images can be viewed and analyzed on the mobile device, or transmitted to another location/device for analysis by a person or software. The results can be used to provide diagnosis, or for a variety of other applications including image comparison over time and product recommendations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2017
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Applicant: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
    Inventors: Daniel Fletcher, Erik Douglas, Amy Sheng, Wilbur Lam, Robi Maamari
  • Patent number: 9523845
    Abstract: An imaging system consisting of a cell-phone with camera as the detection part of an optical train which includes other components. Optionally, an illumination system to create controlled contrast in the sample. Uses include but are not limited to disease diagnosis, symptom analysis, and post-procedure monitoring, and other applications to humans, animals, and plants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2016
    Assignee: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
    Inventors: Daniel Fletcher, Wendy Hansen, Neil Switz, David N. Breslauer, Erik Douglas, Robi Maamari, Wilbur Lam, Jesse Dill
  • Publication number: 20160248951
    Abstract: An improved system and methods for enhancing the imaging of cameras included with wireless mobile devices, such as cellular phone or tablets. The imaging system includes a releasable optical attachment for imaging skin surfaces and cavities of the body. The releasable optical attachment comprises optical enhancement elements such as magnifying lenses, illumination diverting elements, and filters. Images can be viewed and analyzed on the mobile device, or transmitted to another location/device for analysis by a person or software. The results can be used to provide diagnosis, or for a variety of other applications including image comparison over time and product recommendations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2016
    Publication date: August 25, 2016
    Applicant: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
    Inventors: Daniel Fletcher, Erik Douglas, Amy Sheng, Wilbur Lam, Robi Maamari
  • Patent number: 9325884
    Abstract: An improved system and methods for enhancing the imaging of cameras included with wireless mobile devices, such as cellular phone or tablets. The imaging system includes a releasable optical attachment for imaging skin surfaces and cavities of the body. The releasable optical attachment comprises optical enhancement elements such as magnifying lenses, illumination diverting elements, and filters. Images can be viewed and analyzed on the mobile device, or transmitted to another location/device for analysis by a person or software. The results can be used to provide diagnosis, or for a variety of other applications including image comparison over time and product recommendations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2016
    Assignee: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
    Inventors: Daniel Fletcher, Erik Douglas, Amy Sheng, Wilbur Lam, Robi Maamari
  • Publication number: 20160054555
    Abstract: An imaging system consisting of a cell-phone with camera as the detection part of an optical train which includes other components. Optionally, an illumination system to create controlled contrast in the sample. Uses include but are not limited to disease diagnosis, symptom analysis, and post-procedure monitoring, and other applications to humans, animals, and plants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2015
    Publication date: February 25, 2016
    Applicant: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
    Inventors: Daniel Fletcher, Wendy Hansen, Neil Switz, David N. Breslauer, Erik Douglas, Robi Maamari, Wilbur Lam, Jesse Dill
  • Patent number: 9154594
    Abstract: An imaging system consisting of a cell-phone with camera as the detection part of an optical train which includes other components. Optionally, an illumination system to create controlled contrast in the sample. Uses include but are not limited to disease diagnosis, symptom analysis, and post-procedure monitoring, and other applications to humans, animals, and plants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2015
    Assignee: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
    Inventors: Daniel Fletcher, Wendy Hansen, Neil Switz, David N. Breslauer, Erik Douglas, Robi Maamari, Wilbur Lam, Jesse Dill
  • Publication number: 20150140670
    Abstract: Diagnostic kits and methods configured to rapidly and non-invasively determine physiologic levels of hemoglobin. A diagnostic kit may include a chamber pre-filled with an indicator, the indicator solution including a tetramethylbenzidine (TMB) solution, the indicator being configured to change color; a collection device configured to collect a test sample from a subject. The kit may also include a hemoglobin physiologic level identifier legend, the legend indicating 1) at least one color of the indicator and 2) a physiologic level and/or range of the hemoglobin and/or disease state associated with the color.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: May 21, 2015
    Inventors: WIlbur A. Lam, Morgan Byrd, Erika Tyburski, Michael L. McKinnon, Siobhan O'Connor, Nathan A. Hotaling
  • Publication number: 20150005032
    Abstract: An imaging system consisting of a cell-phone with camera as the detection part of an optical train which includes other components. Optionally, an illumination system to create controlled contrast in the sample. Uses include but are not limited to disease diagnosis, symptom analysis, and post-procedure monitoring, and other applications to humans, animals, and plants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2014
    Publication date: January 1, 2015
    Applicant: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
    Inventors: Daniel Fletcher, Wendy Hansen, Neil Switz, David N. Breslauer, Erik Douglas, Robi Maamari, Wilbur Lam, Jesse Dill
  • Publication number: 20140364712
    Abstract: Devices and methods relate to inducing or promoting hemostasis. The hemostasis device may include a support layer having a first surface and an opposing second surface. The device may include a layer, the layer disposed on the first surface. The layer may include a target surface configured to contact a target site. The layer may include a monolayer of about 100% graphene or may include laser-reduced graphene oxide. The device may include a sensor configured to measure a level of hemostasis of the target site. The methods relate to a method of manufacturing a hemostatic device including a monolayer of graphene or a layer of laser-reduced graphene oxide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2013
    Publication date: December 11, 2014
    Applicant: EMORY UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Wilbur A. Lam, Anton Sidorov, Zhigang JIang
  • Publication number: 20140256033
    Abstract: A device may be configured to allow individual measuring of at least one property of at least one cell, such as measuring a contraction force of a platelet. The device may include a plurality of wells. Each well may include a hydrogel layer, the hydrogel layer including a hydrogel having a top surface that includes a pattern of cell interaction regions. The wells may differ in stiffness properties of the hydrogel and/or biochemical conditions. Each cell interaction region may include a group of at least two cell interaction sites. The spacing between each cell interaction region may be greater than a spacing between the at least two cell interaction sites of each cell interaction region. In this way, cell-cell interactions may be reduced and thereby increasing number of individual cells capable of being measured.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2014
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Inventors: WIlbur A. Lam, David Myers
  • Patent number: 8786695
    Abstract: An imaging system consisting of a cell-phone with camera as the detection part of an optical train which includes other components. Optionally, an illumination system to create controlled contrast in the sample. Uses include but are not limited to disease diagnosis, symptom analysis, and post-procedure monitoring, and other applications to humans, animals, and plants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2014
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Daniel Fletcher, Wendy Hansen, Neil Switz, David N. Breslauer, Erik Douglas, Robi Maamari, Wilbur Lam, Jesse Dill
  • Patent number: 8743194
    Abstract: An imaging system consisting of a cell-phone with camera as the detection part of an optical train which includes other components. Optionally, an illumination system to create controlled contrast in the sample. Uses include but are not limited to disease diagnosis, symptom analysis, and post-procedure monitoring, and other applications to humans, animals, and plants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Daniel Fletcher, Wendy Hansen, Neil Switz, David Breslauer, Erik Douglas, Robi Maamari, Wilbur Lam, Jesse Dill
  • Publication number: 20140120982
    Abstract: An imaging system consisting of a cell-phone with camera as the detection part of an optical train which includes other components. Optionally, an illumination system to create controlled contrast in the sample. Uses include but are not limited to disease diagnosis, symptom analysis, and post-procedure monitoring, and other applications to humans, animals, and plants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2014
    Publication date: May 1, 2014
    Applicant: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
    Inventors: Daniel Fletcher, Wendy Hansen, Neil Switz, David N. Breslauer, Erik Douglas, Robi Maamari, Wilbur Lam, Jesse Dill
  • Publication number: 20130300919
    Abstract: An improved system and methods for enhancing the imaging of cameras included with wireless mobile devices, such as cellular phone or tablets. The imaging system includes a releasable optical attachment for imaging skin surfaces and cavities of the body. The releasable optical attachment comprises optical enhancement elements such as magnifying lenses, illumination diverting elements, and filters. Images can be viewed and analyzed on the mobile device, or transmitted to another location/device for analysis by a person or software. The results can be used to provide diagnosis, or for a variety of other applications including image comparison over time and product recommendations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2013
    Publication date: November 14, 2013
    Inventors: Daniel Fletcher, Erik Douglas, Amy Sheng, Wilbur Lam, Robi Maamari
  • Publication number: 20120322144
    Abstract: A device may be configured to allow manipulation of the cell(s), such as test or drug applications, independent of the operation and/or structure of the device. The device may be configured to separate, hold and release at least one cell suspended in a fluid. The device may include a region configured to receive the fluid including at least one cell; a cell holding device that is in open communication with the region and includes at least one cell isolation region configured to releasably separate and hold each cell; and a passage that is configured to receive and supply pressure to the cell holding device. The device may further include a second region that includes the cell holding device and is in fluid communication with the region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2012
    Publication date: December 20, 2012
    Applicant: EMORY UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Wilbur A. Lam, David Myers, Zhengchun Peng, Gang Bao
  • Publication number: 20110009163
    Abstract: An imaging system consisting of a cell-phone with camera as the detection part of an optical train which includes other components. Optionally, an illumination system to create controlled contrast in the sample. Uses include but are not limited to disease diagnosis, symptom analysis, and post-procedure monitoring, and other applications to humans, animals, and plants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2010
    Publication date: January 13, 2011
    Applicant: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
    Inventors: Daniel Fletcher, Wendy Hansen, Neil Switz, David Breslauer, Erik Douglas, Robi Maamari, Wilbur Lam, Jesse Dill