Illumina had six patents in advanced materials during Q1 2024. Illumina Inc’s patents filed in Q1 2024 include non-contact dispensers and systems for dispensing fluids, as well as methods related to on bead tagmentation and droplet indexing. These inventions involve performing various assays on partitioned beads, such as nucleic acid sequencing, PCR, library preparation, methylation analysis, genomic variant identification, and protein analysis. GlobalData’s report on Illumina gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Illumina grant share with advanced materials as a theme is 50% in Q1 2024. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
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Application: Non-contact dispensers and related systems and methods (Patent ID: US20240044930A1)
The patent filed by Illumina Inc. describes non-contact dispensers and related systems that include a pump with a body defining an inlet, outlet, and flow path, along with first and second displacement members to urge volumes of fluid out of the outlet. The apparatus also includes a valve to control flow, a receptacle to receive the dispenser, and an actuator to move the displacement members between positions.
The apparatus further comprises a pair of seals, a clamping plate to compress the seals, and an additional valve to control flow into the inlet and flow path. The dispenser may also have a nozzle coupled to the outlet, with different cross-sections for the displacement members. The patent also covers variations in the design of the dispenser body, including reservoirs, tapered surfaces, contoured inner surfaces, and the use of springs to bias the displacement members. Overall, the patent details a comprehensive system for non-contact dispensing of fluids with precise control and efficient operation.
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