Systems and methods for multi-analysis

US10018643B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Theranos IP Company, LLC · US

Inventors

• Elizabeth A. Holmes · Palo Alto, US
• Chinmay Pangarkar · Palo Alto, US
• Samartha Anekal · Palo Alto, US
• John Kent Frankovich · Palo Alto, US
• Michael Chen · Palo Alto, US
• Timothy Smith · Paw Paw, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Sep 9, 2015
• Grant date: Jul 10, 2018
• Expiry date: Sep 9, 2035

Classification

• Technology area (CPC Y): Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
• CPC primary: Y10T436/113332
• WIPO field: Measurement
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

Systems and methods are provided for sample processing. A device may be provided, capable of receiving the sample, and performing one or more of a sample preparation, sample assay, and detection step. The device may be capable of performing multiple assays. The device may comprise one or more modules that may be capable of performing one or more of a sample preparation, sample assay, and detection step. The device may be capable of performing the steps using a small volume of sample.