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Portola Valley, CA, United States of America

John S Shigeura

This inventor holds 31 USPTO granted patents and 4 published patent applications and 1 EPO patent, primarily in Microfluidics and DNA Sequencing. Top assignees: Applied Biosystems, LLC, Applera Corporation, The Perkin-Elmer Corporation. Active years: 1994-2020.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: John S Shigeura. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/john-s-shigeura

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 31 

% Patents Active = 67.7


Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.5

ph-index = 14

Forward Citations = 1,440(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Fremont, CA (US) (1994 - 2002)
  • Portola Valley, CA (US) (2004 - 2020)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal13 out of 532 
 
Applied Biosystems, LLC
 patents
silverMedal8 out of 496 
 
Applera Corporation
 patents
bronzeMedal4 out of 801 
 
The Perkin-Elmer Corporation
 patents
4. 3 out of 4 
 
Perkin-Elmer Corp., Applied Biosystems Division
 patents
5. 2 out of 22,398 
 
3M Innovative Properties Company
 patents
6. 2 out of 1,892 
 
Life Technologies Corporation
 patents
7. 1 out of 62 
 
Pe Corporation (Ny)
 patents
where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 1994-2020

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Areas of Expertise:
Microfluidic Devices
DNA Sequencing
Analytical Device
Capillary Electrophoresis
Thermal Cycler
Temperature Sensing
Fluid Processing
Nucleic Acid Detection
Size-Exclusion Devices
Lightguide Illumination
Chemical Reaction Chamber
Time-Delay Integration
31 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 10625258 - Microfluidic size-exclusion devices, systems, and methods (2020-04-21),
2. 8625094 - DNA sequencing system (2014-01-07),
3. 8623296 - Microfluidic size-exclusion devices, systems, and methods (2014-01-07),
4. 8388901 - Non-contact radiant heating and temperature sensing device for a chemical reaction chamber (2013-03-05),
5. 8384899 - DNA sequencing system (2013-02-26),
6. 8384898 - DNA sequencing system (2013-02-26),
7. 8268249 - Analytical device with lightguide illumination of capillary and microgroove arrays (2012-09-18),
8. 8169610 - DNA sequencing system (2012-05-01),
9. 8007733 - Non-contact radiant heating and temperature sensing device for a chemical reaction chamber (2011-08-30),
10. 7978326 - DNA sequencing system (2011-07-12),
11. 7636160 - System for detecting markers (2009-12-22),
12. 7636159 - Time-delay integration in detection of labeled beads (2009-12-22),
13. 7585663 - Thermal device, system, and method, for fluid processing device (2009-09-08),
14. 7501284 - Apparatus and method for specific release of captured extension products (2009-03-10),
15. 7468793 - Time-delay integration in electrophoretic detection systems (2008-12-23),

Title: **John S. Shigeura: A Pioneer in Microfluidics**

Introduction

John S. Shigeura, based in Portola Valley, California, is a prominent inventor with a remarkable portfolio of 31 patents. His significant contributions to the field of microfluidics are paving the way for innovative applications in fluid manipulation and analysis.

Latest Patents

Among his latest patents, Shigeura has developed advanced microfluidic size-exclusion devices, systems, and methods. These microfluidic devices facilitate the manipulation of micro-sized samples of fluids and feature a variety of specialized processing elements, enhancing the efficiency of fluid manipulation processes.

Career Highlights

Shigeura has been associated with well-known companies, including Applied Biosystems, LLC and Applera Corporation, where he has played a crucial role in advancing technologies related to microfluidics. His innovative approach has earned him recognition and a solid reputation in his field.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Shigeura has collaborated with notable colleagues such as Eric S. Nordman and Richard T. Reel. These partnerships have contributed to the refinement of existing technologies and the development of new solutions in microfluidic applications.

Conclusion

John S. Shigeura continues to be a driving force in the evolution of microfluidics. His dedication to innovation and collaboration with peers ensures that he remains at the forefront of his field, inspiring the next generation of inventors and researchers.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
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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