Patents by Inventor Ian Robert Peterson

Ian Robert Peterson 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).

  • Biosensor comprising a lipid membrane containing gated ion channels
    Patent number: 6177000
    Abstract: A biosensor has a lipid membrane (7) containing gated ion channels sensitive to the presence or otherwise of an analyte molecule in a sample applied, in use, to a first side of the lipid membrane (7). The lipid membrane (7) is disposed between a pair of electrodes (1, 2) in which a first layer of porous gel (4) is applied to the first side of the lipid membrane (7).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2001
    Assignee: Coventry University
    Inventor: Ian Robert Peterson