Patents by Inventor Dennis Michael Connolly

Dennis Michael Connolly 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).

  • Publication number: 20130303404
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods and devices for detecting a target nucleic acid molecule. A set of oligonucleotide probes integrated into an electric circuit, where the oligonucleotide probes are positioned such that they cannot come into contact with one another, are contacted with a sample. If the sample contains a target nucleic acid molecule, one which has sequences complimentary to both probes, the target nucleic acid molecule can bridge the gap between the probes. The resulting bridge can then carry electrical current between the two probes, indicating the presence of the target nucleic acid molecule.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2013
    Publication date: November 14, 2013
    Inventor: Dennis Michael Connolly
  • Patent number: 7368263
    Abstract: The present invention provides nano-scale devices, including electronic circuits, using DNA molecules as a support structure. DNA binding proteins are used to mask regions of the DNA as a material, such as a metal is coated onto the DNA. Included in the invention are DNA based transistors, capacitors, inductors and diodes. The present invention also provides methods of making integrated circuits using DNA molecules as a support structure. Methods are also included for making DNA based transistors, capacitors, inductors and diodes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2008
    Inventor: Dennis Michael Connolly
  • Publication number: 20040214205
    Abstract: The present invention provides nano-scale devices, including electronic circuits, using DNA molecules as a support structure. DNA binding proteins are used to mask regions of the DNA as a material, such as a metal is coated onto the DNA. Included in the invention are DNA based transistors, capacitors, inductors and diodes. The present invention also provides methods of making integrated circuits using DNA molecules as a support structure. Methods are also included for making DNA based transistors, capacitors, inductors and diodes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2003
    Publication date: October 28, 2004
    Inventor: Dennis Michael Connolly
  • Publication number: 20040023236
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a sensor system containing a member with a stored electrical charge and probe molecules attached to at least a portion of the member. The sensor system also contains at least one common electrode, an input electrode, and an output electrode, where the common electrode and the input and output electrodes are spaced from and on substantially opposing sides of the member from each other and are at least partially in alignment with each other. The member is movable with respect to the common electrode and the input and output electrodes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2002
    Publication date: February 5, 2004
    Inventors: Michael D. Potter, David R. Chafin, Dennis Michael Connolly
  • Patent number: 6664103
    Abstract: The present invention provides nano-scale devices, including electronic circuits, using DNA molecules as a support structure. DNA binding proteins are used to mask regions of the DNA as a material, such as a metal is coated onto the DNA. Included in the invention are DNA based transistors, capacitors, inductors and diodes. The present invention also provides methods of making integrated circuits using DNA molecules as a support structure. Methods are also included for making DNA based transistors, capacitors, inductors and diodes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2003
    Assignee: Integrated Nano-Technologies, LLC
    Inventor: Dennis Michael Connolly
  • Publication number: 20030134321
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods and devices for detecting a target nucleic acid molecule. A set of-oligonucleotide probes integrated into an electric circuit, where the oligonucleotide probes are positioned such that they can not come into contact with one another, are contacted with a sample. If the sample contains a target nucleic acid molecule, one which has sequences complimentary to both probes, the target nucleic acid molecule can bridge the gap between the probes. The resulting bridge can then carry electrical current between the two probes, indicating the presence of the target nucleic acid molecule.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2003
    Publication date: July 17, 2003
    Inventor: Dennis Michael Connolly
  • Patent number: 6593090
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods and devices for detecting a target nucleic acid molecule. A set of oligonucleotide probes integrated into an electric circuit, where the oligonucleotide probes are positioned such that they can not come into contact with one another, are contacted with a sample. If the sample contains a target nucleic acid molecule, one which has sequences complimentary to both probes, the target nucleic acid molecule can bridge the gap between the probes. The resulting bridge can then carry electrical current between the two probes, indicating the presence of the target nucleic acid molecule.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2003
    Assignee: Integrated Nano-Technologies, LLC
    Inventor: Dennis Michael Connolly
  • Publication number: 20020182608
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods and devices for detecting a target nucleic acid molecule. A set of oligonucleotide probes integrated into an electric circuit, where the oligonucleotide probes are positioned such that they can not come into contact with one another, are contacted with a sample. If the sample contains a target nucleic acid molecule, one which has sequences complimentary to both probes, the target nucleic acid molecule can bridge the gap between the probes. The resulting bridge can then carry electrical current between the two probes, indicating the presence of the target nucleic acid molecule.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2001
    Publication date: December 5, 2002
    Inventor: Dennis Michael Connolly
  • Patent number: 6399303
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods and devices for detecting a target nucleic acid molecule. A set of oligonucleotide probes integrated into an electric circuit, where the oligonucleotide probes are positioned such that they can not come into contact with one another, are contacted with a sample. If the sample contains a target nucleic acid molecule, one which has sequences complimentary to both probes, the target nucleic acid molecule can bridge the gap between the probes. The resulting bridge can then carry electrical current between the two probes, indicating the presence of the target nucleic acid molecule.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2002
    Assignee: Integrated Nano-Technologies, LLC
    Inventor: Dennis Michael Connolly
  • Publication number: 20020022223
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods and devices for detecting a target nucleic acid molecule. A set of oligonucleotide probes integrated into an electric circuit, where the oligonucleotide probes are positioned such that they can not come into contact with one another, are contacted with a sample. If the sample contains a target nucleic acid molecule, one which has sequences complimentary to both probes, the target nucleic acid molecule can bridge the gap between the probes. The resulting bridge can then carry electrical current between the two probes, indicating the presence of the target micleic acid molecule.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2000
    Publication date: February 21, 2002
    Inventor: Dennis Michael Connolly
  • Publication number: 20010044114
    Abstract: The present invention provides nano-scale devices, including electronic circuits, using DNA molecules as a support structure. DNA binding proteins are used to mask regions of the DNA as a material, such as a metal is coated onto the DNA. Included in the invention are DNA based transistors, capacitors, inductors and diodes. The present invention also provides methods of making integrated circuits using DNA molecules as a support structure. Methods are also included for making DNA based transistors, capacitors, inductors and diodes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2001
    Publication date: November 22, 2001
    Applicant: Integrated Nano-Technologies, LLC.
    Inventor: Dennis Michael Connolly
  • Patent number: 6248529
    Abstract: The present invention provides nano-scale devices, including electronic circuits, using DNA molecules as a support structure. DNA binding proteins are used to mask regions of the DNA as a material, such as a metal is coated onto the DNA. Included in the invention are DNA based transistors, capacitors, inductors and diodes. The present invention also provides methods of making integrated circuits using DNA molecules as a support structure. Methods are also included for making DNA based transistors, capacitors, inductors and diodes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2001
    Assignee: Integrated Nano-Technologies, LLC
    Inventor: Dennis Michael Connolly