National Technology & Engineering Solutions of Sandia, LLC

The University of New Mexico

Philip Rocco Miller

Thayne L Edwards

Ronen Polsky

David R Wheeler

Darren W Branch

Patrick Hudson

David T Hanson

Kaitlyn J H Read

Nathaniel Bryant Pfeifer

The present invention is directed to devices including one or more hollow needles and a transducing wire disposed within at least one needle. In particular instances, arrays of such needles can be employed. Methods for fabricating and using such devices are also disclosed herein.

Coaxial microneedle assemblies and methods thereof

The present invention relates to encapsulated microfluidic packages and methods thereof. In particular embodiments, the package includes a device, a cradle configured to support the device, and a lid having a bonding surface configured to provide a fluidic seal between itself and the device and/or cradle. Other package configurations, as well as methods for making such fluidic seals, are described herein.

Microfluidic package and method of making the same

A sensor uses microneedle electrodes and multi-frequency electrical impedance spectroscopy to monitor plant water status in real time. The microneedle can be between 10 and 1000 microns in length, enabling precise placement in a variety of plant tissues. The impedance behavior can distinguish electrical properties and physiological functions of different plant tissue types. Therefore, impedance measurements can be used to monitor water stress to prevent irreversible damage to a plant and to enable improvement of plant biomass or fruit yield.

Microneedle-based electrical impedance sensor to monitor plant water status in real time

The present invention is directed to devices, systems, and methods for detecting and/or monitoring one or more markers in a sample. In particular, such devices integrate a plurality of hollow needles configured to extract or obtain a fluid sample from a subject, as well as transducers to detect a marker of interest.

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Albuquerque, NM, United States of America

Philip Rocco Miller