This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignee: California Institute of Technology. Active years: 2011.
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Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2011
Title: Andrew P. Gray and Magnetic Micromanipulation
Introduction
Andrew P. Gray is an inventor associated with San Marcos, California, and the California Institute of Technology. His patent work concerns techniques for manipulating microscopic particles using magnetic fields and components.
Latest Patents
Gray is credited with 1 patent: “Apparatus and Method for Magnetic-Based Manipulation of Microscopic Particles.” The invention describes methods for manipulating particles at micro- and nanoscale. One embodiment uses micro-coils and soft magnetic microscopic wires to control particles locally. Another uses magnetostatic interactions between two magnetic wires to move particles mechanically. The patent also describes combining a magnetic particle with a magnetic manipulator or another magnetic-field-generating device to create a microfluidic micromotor. Additional embodiments use porous membranes partially filled with magnetic wires for magnetic separation.
Career Highlights
Gray’s listed patent reflects work at the intersection of magnetic systems, particle manipulation, and microfluidic technology. The supplied information associates him with the California Institute of Technology.
Collaborations
Mladen Barbic and Jack J. Mock are identified as Gray’s coworkers.
Conclusion
Andrew P. Gray’s patent describes several magnetic approaches to manipulating and separating microscopic particles, highlighting potential applications in micromanipulation and microfluidics.
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