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Salt Lake City, UT, United States of America

Biofire Defense, LLC


USPTO Granted Patents = 31

% Expired Patents = 3.2



Trademarks = 7

Forward Citations = 43

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47 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal Kirk M Ririe (16 out of 43 patents)

silverMedal Richard David Abbott (8 out of 9 patents)

bronzeMedal Christopher S Ronsick (7 out of 25 patents)

4.  Mark S Wilson (7 out of 34 patents)

5.  Ryan T Hill (7 out of 9 patents)

6.  David E Jones (7 out of 72 patents)

7.  John D Walsh (7 out of 46 patents)

8.  Aaron D Wernerehl (7 out of 9 patents)

9.  Patrick L Riley (6 out of 7 patents)

10.  Luming Zhou (5 out of 16 patents)

11.  Carl Thomas Wittwer (5 out of 51 patents)

12.  Zackery Kent Evans (4 out of 29 patents)

13.  Lyle M Nay (4 out of 4 patents)

14.  Christopher Paul Pasko (4 out of 5 patents)

15.  Virginie E Dujols (4 out of 11 patents)


Core Competencies:
Nucleic Acid Amplification
PCR
Assay Devices
Thermal Cycler
Sample Collection
Optical Monitoring
Melting Analysis
Isolation Tube
Centrifugal Separation
Solid Fluorescence Standard
Resistive Heaters
Rheological Control

31 patents:

1. 12291745 - Methods and systems for validation of a nucleic acid amplification assay (2025-05-06),
2. 12172169 - Assay devices and methods of use thereof (2024-12-24),
3. 12162005 - Systems and methods for point of use evacuation of an array (2024-12-10),
4. 11969731 - Devices and methods for rapid PCR (2024-04-30),
5. 11918998 - Assembly comprising a sample collection vessel and a separation container having seal, plunger with seal-piercing point, retainer, and flexible sealing member (2024-03-05),
6. 11883818 - Isolation tube (2024-01-30),
7. 11850584 - Isolation tube (2023-12-26),
8. 11786906 - Resistive heaters and anisotropic thermal transfer (2023-10-17),
9. 11691152 - Assay devices and methods of use thereof (2023-07-04),
10. 11442258 - Compact optical system for substantially simultaneous monitoring of samples in a sample array (2022-09-13),
11. 11383231 - Isolation tube (2022-07-12),
12. 11376599 - Thermal cycler apparatus and related methods (2022-07-05),
13. 11340169 - Solid fluorescence standard (2022-05-24),
14. 11332779 - Nucleic acid melting analysis with saturation dyes (2022-05-17),
15. 11325117 - Centrifugally separating samples in a container having a seal and containing a plunger for opening the seal (2022-05-10),
Company Overview
Biofire Defense, LLC, based in Salt Lake City, UT, specializes in advanced bio-detection technologies. The company focuses on developing innovative solutions for the rapid identification of biological threats, enhancing public safety and security. Its primary research domains include bioinformatics, molecular diagnostics, and automated detection systems, catering to both government and commercial sectors. Biofire's commitment to innovation positions it as a leader in the field of bio-defense, addressing critical needs in health and safety.
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Biofire Defense, LLC USPTO Patent Assignee Logo
31 Patents

#48 in Salt Lake City, UT

#125 in Utah

#10,927 in US

#21,260 in the World

Salt Lake City, UT (US)
Salt Lake City, UT, United States of America

Biofire Defense, LLC

Forward Citations = 43

47 inventors:

goldMedal Kirk M Ririe (16 out of 43 patents)

silverMedal Richard David Abbott (8 out of 9 patents)

bronzeMedal Christopher S Ronsick (7 out of 25 patents)

4.  Mark S Wilson (7 out of 34 patents)

5.  Ryan T Hill (7 out of 9 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Biofire Defense, LLC. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/biofire-defense

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]
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