Allen Y Cheng

US Patent:

20150141263, May 21, 2015

Filed:

Jun 28, 2013

Appl. No.:

14/411628

Inventors:

- Cambridge MA, US
Allen Cheng - Cambridge MA, US

Assignee:

Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Cambridge MA

International Classification:

C12N 15/10
C12Q 1/68

US Classification:

506 2, 4353201, 506 14, 506 26

Abstract:

The invention relates to methods and compositions that enable the rapid generation of high-order combinations of genetic elements, and that provide a barcoded basis for rapid characterization of the specific combination of genetic elements encoded within a single cell or in a pooled population.

US Patent:

20140358278, Dec 4, 2014

Filed:

May 29, 2013

Appl. No.:

13/904057

Inventors:

Dafang Zhang - Boston MA, US
Ashwin Nathan - Newtown Square PA, US
Allen Cheng - Cambridge MA, US
Eli Cohen - Somerville MA, US

International Classification:

G06F 19/00

US Classification:

700240

Abstract:

Dispensing machine. The machine includes a number of silos for the storage of smaller objects and a mechanism for dispensing the stored objects into a central receptacle at a designated time or frequency in a combinatorial manner, regardless of the size, shape, or other physical characteristics of the pill to be dispensed. Major components of the device include a number of silos for storing objects of dispersal, a user input interface, a circuit board, an actuator, a central receptacle, a sensor, a storage receptacle, and an alarm. It is preferred that the designated time or frequency for dispersal from each silo is set by a user or a third-party. It is preferred that the machine further includes a capability for wireless connectivity to an intranet or an internet and a mechanism for monitoring access to the central receptacle and for outputting feedback to a user or a third-party.