Systems and methods for multi-analysis

US10557863B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Theranos IP Company, LLC · US

Inventors

• Elizabeth A. Holmes · Palo Alto, US
• Michael Chen · Palo Alto, US
• John Kent Frankovich · Palo Alto, US
• Samartha Anekal · Palo Alto, US
• Adrit Lath · Palo Alto, US
• Alexander Loo · Redwood City, US
• Chinmay Pangarkar · Palo Alto, US
• Joy Roy · San Jose, US
• Timothy Smith · Paw Paw, US
• Daniel Young · San Francisco, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Jul 1, 2015
• Grant date: Feb 11, 2020
• Expiry date: Jul 1, 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.