Patents by Inventor Chris D. Webb

Chris D. Webb has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 8940142
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods and devices for biomolecular detection, comprising a nanopipette, exemplified as a hollow inert, non-biological structure with a conical tip opening of nanoscale dimensions, suitable for holding an electrolyte solution which may contain an analyte such as a protein biomolecule to be detected as it is passed through the tip opening. Biomolecules are detected by specific reaction withy peptide ligands chemically immobilized in the vicinity of the tip. Analytes which bind to the ligands cause a detectible change in ionic current. A sensitive detection circuit, using a feedback amplifier circuit, and alternating voltages is further disclosed. Detection of Il-10 at a concentration of 4ng/nl is also disclosed, as is detection of VEGF.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2015
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Miloslav Karhanek, Chris D. Webb, Senkei Umehara, Nader Pourmand
  • Patent number: 8318093
    Abstract: Magnetic nanoparticles and methods for their use in detecting biological molecules are disclosed. The magnetic nanoparticles can be attached to nucleic acid molecules, which are then captured by a complementary sequence attached to a detector, such as a spin valve detector or a magnetic tunnel junction detector. The detection of the bound magnetic nanoparticle can be achieved with high specificity and sensitivity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2012
    Assignee: The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University
    Inventors: Shan X. Wang, Robert L. White, Chris D. Webb, Guanxiong Li
  • Publication number: 20120122732
    Abstract: Magnetic nanoparticles and methods for their use in detecting biological molecules are disclosed. The magnetic nanoparticles can be attached to nucleic acid molecules, which are then captured by a complementary sequence attached to a detector, such as a spin valve detector or a magnetic tunnel junction detector. The detection of the bound magnetic nanoparticle can be achieved with high specificity and sensitivity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2007
    Publication date: May 17, 2012
    Inventors: Shan X. Wang, Robert L. White, Chris D. Webb, Guanxiong Li
  • Patent number: 7906345
    Abstract: Magnetic nanoparticles and methods for their use in detecting biological molecules are disclosed. The magnetic nanoparticles can be attached to nucleic acid molecules, which are then captured by a complementary sequence attached to a detector, such as a spin valve detector or a magnetic tunnel junction detector. The detection of the bound magnetic nanoparticle can be achieved with high specificity and sensitivity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2011
    Assignee: The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University
    Inventors: Shan X Wang, Robert L White, Chris D Webb, Guanxiong Li
  • Publication number: 20100072080
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods and devices for biomolecular detection, comprising a nanopipette, exemplified as a hollow inert, non-biological structure with a conical tip opening of nanoscale dimensions, suitable for holding an electrolyte solution which may contain an analyte such as a protein biomolecule to be detected as it is passed through the tip opening. Biomolecules are detected by specific reaction withy peptide ligands chemically immobilized in the vicinity of the tip. Analytes which bind to the ligands cause a detectible change in ionic current. A sensitive detection circuit, using a feedback amplifier circuit, and alternating voltages is further disclosed. Detection of Il-10 at a concentration of 4 ng/nl is also disclosed, as is detection of VEGF.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2009
    Publication date: March 25, 2010
    Applicant: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
    Inventors: Miloslav Karhanek, Chris D. Webb, Senkei Umehara, Nader Pourmand
  • Patent number: 7682838
    Abstract: Magnetic nanoparticles and methods for their use in detecting biological molecules are disclosed. The magnetic nanoparticles can be attached to nucleic acid molecules, which are then captured by a complementary sequence attached to a detector, such as a spin valve detector or a magnetic tunnel junction detector. The detection of the bound magnetic nanoparticle can be achieved with high specificity and sensitivity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2010
    Assignee: The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University
    Inventors: Shan X. Wang, Robert L. White, Chris D. Webb, Guanxiong Li
  • Publication number: 20080255006
    Abstract: Magnetic nanoparticles and methods for their use in detecting biological molecules are disclosed. The magnetic nanoparticles can be attached to nucleic acid molecules, which are then captured by a complementary sequence attached to a detector, such as a spin valve detector or a magnetic tunnel junction detector. The detection of the bound magnetic nanoparticle can be achieved with high specificity and sensitivity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2007
    Publication date: October 16, 2008
    Inventors: Shan X. Wang, Robert L. White, Chris D. Webb, Guanxiong Li