Patents by Inventor Iraj Laffafian

Iraj Laffafian 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).

  • Method and apparatus for introducing substances into the cell plasma membrane and/or cytosol
    Patent number: 6479288
    Abstract: There is disclosed a method for introducing agents into the cytosol and/or plasma membrane of a cell. The method comprises the steps of: (a) coating at least a portion of a tip of a transferring means with a lipid; (b) bringing the lipid-coated tip of the transferring means into contact with the cell; and (c) transferring the contents of the transferring means into the cytosol and/or plasma membrane of the cell without entering the cytoplasm. Also disclosed is a transferring means for injecting agents into the cytosol and/or plasma membrane of the cell and a method of coating a tip of a transferring means with a lipid. A suitable packaging and a method for preparing the transferring means for use are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2002
    Assignee: University of Wales College of Medicine
    Inventors: Iraj Laffafian, Maurice Bartlett Hallett