Patents by Inventor Janet M. Marks

Janet M. Marks 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: 4774177
    Abstract: A method for detecting the presence of antibody or antigen in a liquid sample suspected of containing the antibody or antigen. To a test panel comprising a nitrocellulose carrier having stably bonded thereto a microsized spot consisting of either a primary ligand for that antibody or an antibody for that antigen, is added sufficient liquid containing non-specific globulin for the material of the spot, to block adjacent binding sites. Then a small liquid drop of the sample suspected of containing the antibody or antigen is added. After incubation of the panel, in tests for detecting an antibody, a drop of liquid containing labeled antiglobulin, which is an anti-immunoglobulin for that antibody, is added. In tests for detecting an antigen, the specific antibody-enzyme conjugate is added. After further incubation wash solution is added to the spot, and the test panel is assayed for presence of the label.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 1985
    Date of Patent: September 27, 1988
    Assignee: Vet-Test Partners
    Inventor: Janet M. Marks