@patent {marsot_united_2015, title = {United {States} {Patent}: 8945910 - {Method} and apparatus for an improved sample capture device}, number = {8945910}, year = {2015}, month = {feb}, abstract = {A body fluid sampling device is provided. A mesh (120) may be used to guide blood or fluid to travel directly form the wound to an analyte detecting port on the cartridge (121). Thus the volume of blood or body fluid produced at the wound site irregardless of its droplet geometry can be reliable and substantially completely transported to the analyte detecting member (150) for measurement.}, url = {http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2\&Sect2=HITOFF\&p=1\&u=\%2Fnetahtml\%2FPTO\%2Fsearch-bool.html\&r=2\&f=G\&l=50\&co1=AND\&d=PTXT\&s1=\%22Bardell\%3B+Ron\%22.INNM.\&OS=IN/\%22Bardell;+Ron\%22\&RS=IN/\%22Bardell;+Ron\%22}, author = {Marsot, Travis and Lum, Paul and Alden, Don and Ross, James and Bardell, Ron L. and Weigl, Bernhard Hans} } @patent {bardell_united_2014, title = {United {States} {Patent}: 8828320 - {Portable} sample analyzer cartridge}, number = {8828320}, year = {2014}, month = {sep}, abstract = {A system relating to sample analyzers, and more particular, to sample analyzers that are simple to operate and have a reduced risk of providing an erroneous result to a user. In some cases, the sample analyzer may be a portable sample analyzer that includes a disposable fluidic cartridge. The operators of the analyzers need not be trained.}, url = {http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2\&Sect2=HITOFF\&p=1\&u=\%2Fnetahtml\%2FPTO\%2Fsearch-bool.html\&r=3\&f=G\&l=50\&co1=AND\&d=PTXT\&s1=\%22Bardell\%3B+Ron\%22.INNM.\&OS=IN/\%22Bardell;+Ron\%22\&RS=IN/\%22Bardell;+Ron\%22}, author = {Bardell, Ron L. and Padmanabhan, Aravind and Reutiman, Peter L. and Rezachek, Tom M. and Cox, James A. and Fritz, Bernard S. and Cabuz, Cleopatra} } @patent {padmanabhan_united_2013-1, title = {United {States} {Patent}: 8383043 - {Analyzer} system}, number = {8383043}, year = {2013}, abstract = {A system relating to sample analyzers, and more particular, to sample analyzers that are simple to operate and have a reduce risk of providing an erroneous result to a user. In some cases, the sample analyzer may be a portable sample analyzer that includes a disposable fluidic cartridge. The operators of the analyzers need not be trained.}, url = {http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2\&Sect2=HITOFF\&p=1\&u=\%2Fnetahtml\%2FPTO\%2Fsearch-bool.html\&r=9\&f=G\&l=50\&co1=AND\&d=PTXT\&s1=\%22Bardell\%3B+Ron\%22.INNM.\&OS=IN/\%22Bardell;+Ron\%22\&RS=IN/\%22Bardell;+Ron\%22}, author = {Padmanabhan, Aravind and Cox, James A. and Fritz, Bernard S. and Rezachek, Tom M. and Reutiman, Peter L. and Bardell, Ron L. and Cabuz, Cleopatra} } @patent {padmanabhan_united_2013, title = {United {States} {Patent}: 8518328 - {Fluid} sensing and control in a fluidic analyzer}, number = {8518328}, year = {2013}, abstract = {Instrument-cartridge interfaces for fluidic analyzers that have an instrument and a removable cartridge are disclosed. For example, and in one illustrative embodiment, the instrument may include a needle that is adapted to penetrate a septum on a removable cartridge. In another illustrative embodiment, the instrument may include a plunger that is adapted to deform a deformable membrane on a removable cartridge. In yet another illustrative embodiment, the instrument may include a nozzle that is adapted to mate and seal with a flow channel on a removable cartridge. Techniques for detecting the flow rate in a flow channel on a removable cartridge, as well as the position of fluid in a flow channel of a removable cartridge, are also disclosed.}, url = {http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2\&Sect2=HITOFF\&p=1\&u=\%2Fnetahtml\%2FPTO\%2Fsearch-bool.html\&r=8\&f=G\&l=50\&co1=AND\&d=PTXT\&s1=\%22Bardell\%3B+Ron\%22.INNM.\&OS=IN/\%22Bardell;+Ron\%22\&RS=IN/\%22Bardell;+Ron\%22}, author = {Padmanabhan, Aravind and Rezachek, Tom and Bardell, Ron L.} } @patent {padmanabhan_united_2012, title = {United {States} {Patent}: 8182767 - {Needle}-septum interface for a fluidic analyzer}, number = {8182767}, year = {2012}, month = {may}, abstract = {Instrument-cartridge interfaces for fluidic analyzers that have an instrument and a removable cartridge are disclosed. For example, and in one illustrative embodiment, the instrument may include a needle that is adapted to penetrate a septum on a removable cartridge. In another illustrative embodiment, the instrument may include a plunger that is adapted to deform a deformable membrane on a removable cartridge. In yet another illustrative embodiment, the instrument may include a nozzle that is adapted to mate and seal with a flow channel on a removable cartridge. Techniques for detecting the flow rate in a flow channel on a removable cartridge, as well as the position of fluid in a flow channel of a removable cartridge, are also disclosed.}, url = {http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2\&Sect2=HITOFF\&p=1\&u=\%2Fnetahtml\%2FPTO\%2Fsearch-bool.html\&r=13\&f=G\&l=50\&co1=AND\&d=PTXT\&s1=\%22Bardell\%3B+Ron\%22.INNM.\&OS=IN/\%22Bardell;+Ron\%22\&RS=IN/\%22Bardell;+Ron\%22}, author = {Padmanabhan, Aravind and Rezachek, Tom and Bardell, Ron L.} } @patent {padmanabhan_united_2012-1, title = {United {States} {Patent}: 8273294 - {Molded} cartridge with 3-{D} hydrodynamic focusing}, number = {8273294}, year = {2012}, month = {sep}, abstract = {A microfluidic circuit cartridge having 3-D hydrodynamic focusing. The cartridge may be fabricated with injection-molded or other molded layers providing a 3-D structure. A flow channel on the card may have a sample core flowing in a fluid of a flow channel for analysis. The sample core may be adjustable in position within the channel with one or more jets or channels of fluid being injected into the flow channel. The jets may also adjust the size of the sample core. There may be a hemoglobin measurement mechanism or card with a cuvette.}, url = {http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2\&Sect2=HITOFF\&p=1\&u=\%2Fnetahtml\%2FPTO\%2Fsearch-bool.html\&r=12\&f=G\&l=50\&co1=AND\&d=PTXT\&s1=\%22Bardell\%3B+Ron\%22.INNM.\&OS=IN/\%22Bardell;+Ron\%22\&RS=IN/\%22Bardell;+Ron\%22}, author = {Padmanabhan, Aravind and Bardell, Ron L.} } @patent {marsot_united_2012, title = {United {States} {Patent}: 8282576 - {Method} and apparatus for an improved sample capture device}, number = {8282576}, year = {2012}, abstract = {A body fluid sampling device is provided. A mesh may be used to guide blood or fluid to travel directly from the wound to an analyte detecting port on the cartridge. Thus the volume of blood or body fluid produced at the wound site irregardless of its droplet geometry can be reliable and substantially completely transported to the analyte detecting member for measurement.}, url = {http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2\&Sect2=HITOFF\&p=1\&u=\%2Fnetahtml\%2FPTO\%2Fsearch-bool.html\&r=11\&f=G\&l=50\&co1=AND\&d=PTXT\&s1=\%22Bardell\%3B+Ron\%22.INNM.\&OS=IN/\%22Bardell;+Ron\%22\&RS=IN/\%22Bardell;+Ron\%22}, author = {Marsot, Travis and Lum, Paul and Alden, Don and Ross, James and Bardell, Ron L. and Weigl, Bernhard} } @patent {padmanabhan_united_2012-2, title = {United {States} {Patent}: 8323564 - {Portable} sample analyzer system}, number = {8323564}, year = {2012}, month = {dec}, abstract = {A system relating to sample analyzers, and more particular, to sample analyzers that are simple to operate and have a reduced risk of providing an erroneous result to a user. In some cases, the sample analyzer may be a portable sample analyzer that includes a disposable fluidic cartridge. The operators of the analyzers need not be trained.}, url = {http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2\&Sect2=HITOFF\&p=1\&u=\%2Fnetahtml\%2FPTO\%2Fsearch-bool.html\&r=10\&f=G\&l=50\&co1=AND\&d=PTXT\&s1=\%22Bardell\%3B+Ron\%22.INNM.\&OS=IN/\%22Bardell;+Ron\%22\&RS=IN/\%22Bardell;+Ron\%22}, author = {Padmanabhan, Aravind and Cox, James A. and Fritz, Bernard S. and Rezachek, Tom M. and Reutiman, Peter L. and Bardell, Ron L. and Cabuz, Cleopatra} } @patent {cox_united_2011, title = {United {States} {Patent}: 8034296 - {Microfluidic} card for {RBC} analysis}, number = {8034296}, year = {2011}, month = {oct}, abstract = {A microfluidic circuit cartridge for a complete blood count, including analyses of red blood cells. Various parameters of the red blood cells may be attained. The cartridge may have sphering mechanism which has a channel or loop with a configuration for reducing or eliminating cell settling. The channel or loop may incorporate a combination of straight and curve paths in the context of gravity. The channel may alternatively have a hydrophilic or hydrophobic inside surface. Again alternatively, the channel may have an electro-wettable inside surface. Or, the channel may be subject to an electric or magnetic field. There may also be a mechanism for reducing or eliminating clumping of a sample.}, url = {http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2\&Sect2=HITOFF\&p=1\&u=\%2Fnetahtml\%2FPTO\%2Fsearch-bool.html\&r=14\&f=G\&l=50\&co1=AND\&d=PTXT\&s1=\%22Bardell\%3B+Ron\%22.INNM.\&OS=IN/\%22Bardell;+Ron\%22\&RS=IN/\%22Bardell;+Ron\%22}, author = {Cox, James A. and Padmanabhan, Aravind and Bardell, Ron L. and Zins, Christopher J.} } @patent {padmanabhan_united_2009, title = {United {States} {Patent}: 7485153 - {Fluid} free interface for a fluidic analyzer}, number = {7485153}, year = {2009}, month = {feb}, abstract = {Instrument-cartridge interfaces for fluidic analyzers that have an instrument and a removable cartridge are disclosed. For example, and in one illustrative embodiment, the instrument may include a needle that is adapted to penetrate a septum on a removable cartridge. In another illustrative embodiment, the instrument may include a plunger that is adapted to deform a deformable membrane on a removable cartridge. In yet another illustrative embodiment, the instrument may include a nozzle that is adapted to mate and seal with a flow channel on a removable cartridge. Techniques for detecting the flow rate in a flow channel on a removable cartridge, as well as the position of fluid in a flow channel of a removable cartridge, are also disclosed.}, url = {http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2\&Sect2=HITOFF\&p=1\&u=\%2Fnetahtml\%2FPTO\%2Fsearch-bool.html\&r=15\&f=G\&l=50\&co1=AND\&d=PTXT\&s1=\%22Bardell\%3B+Ron\%22.INNM.\&OS=IN/\%22Bardell;+Ron\%22\&RS=IN/\%22Bardell;+Ron\%22}, author = {Padmanabhan, Aravind and Rezachek, Tom and Bardell, Ron L. and Bird, Douglas and Fritz, Bernard S.} } @patent {forster_united_2001, title = {United {States} {Patent}: 6227809 - {Method} for making micropumps}, number = {6227809}, year = {2001}, month = {may}, abstract = {This invention provides a method by which the performance of reciprocating NMPV (No-Moving-Parts-Valve) micropumps can be optimized for a given choice of valve design, e.g. for diffuser/nozzle valves, rectifier valves etc. The method can more generally be used to design and produce NMPV micropumps with structures optimized for maximal pump performance. The method can further be used to design and construct NMPV pumps significantly smaller in size than those currently available to the art without significant loss in pump performance.}, url = {http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2\&Sect2=HITOFF\&p=1\&u=\%2Fnetahtml\%2FPTO\%2Fsearch-bool.html\&r=16\&f=G\&l=50\&co1=AND\&d=PTXT\&s1=\%22Bardell\%3B+Ron\%22.INNM.\&OS=IN/\%22Bardell;+Ron\%22\&RS=IN/\%22Bardell;+Ron\%22}, author = {Forster, Fred K. and Bardell, Ron L. and Sharma, Nigel R.} }