Systems and methods for multi-analysis

US9810704B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Theranos, Inc. · US

Inventors

• Elizabeth A. Holmes · Palo Alto, US
• Sunny Balwani · Palo Alto, US
• Michael Chen · Palo Alto, US
• John Kent Frankovich · Palo Alto, US
• Gary Frenzel · Mountain View, 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: Feb 18, 2014
• Grant date: Nov 7, 2017
• Expiry date: Feb 18, 2034

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.