Patents by Inventor Chris Earle

Chris Earle 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).

  • Nucleic acid-binding polymers
    Patent number: 7223851
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a nucleic acid binding polymer which has affinity for nucleic acid molecules such as DNA, RNA, or hybrids thereof. The polymer is comprised of a nucleic acid binding backbone linked to a nucleic acid binding agent, preferably by a linking moiety. The polymer can be used to isolate and purify nucleic acid molecules from a variety of sample types including but not limited to clinical and environmental.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2007
    Assignee: General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Kathy Terlesky, Chris Earle
  • Nucleic acid-binding polymers
    Publication number: 20040157217
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a nucleic acid binding polymer which has affinity for nucleic acid molecules such as DNA, RNA, or hybrids thereof. The polymer is comprised of a nucleic acid binding backbone linked to a nucleic acid binding agent, preferably by a linking moiety. The polymer can be used to isolate and purify nucleic acid molecules from a variety of sample types including but not limited to clinical and environmental.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2003
    Publication date: August 12, 2004
    Applicant: Veridian Systems Division
    Inventors: Kathy Terlesky, Chris Earle
  • Surface for collection and/or purification of nucleic acids
    Publication number: 20040152085
    Abstract: A substrate for collecting nucleic acids, for example, DNA, (and processes of making and using the same), comprising a surface; an aerogel coated on said surface; an active silane attached so said aerogel; and a nucleic acid binding agent attached to said silane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2003
    Publication date: August 5, 2004
    Applicant: Veridian Systems Division
    Inventors: Kathy Terlesky, Chuck Daitch, Chris Earle, Eric Van Gieson