Patents by Inventor Joel E. White

Joel E. White 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).

  • Intelligent electro-optical nucleic acid-based sensor array and method for detecting volatile compounds in ambient air
    Patent number: 7062385
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to nucleic acid-based sensors and methods for detecting volatile analytes. More particularly, this invention relates to nucleic acid-based optical sensors, sensor arrays, sensing systems and sensing methods for intelligent sensing and detection of unknown materials by way of real-time feedback and control of sampling conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2006
    Assignee: Tufts University
    Inventors: Joel E. White, John S. Kauer
  • Intelligent electro-optical sensor array and method for analyte detection
    Publication number: 20040106211
    Abstract: The invention relates to a chemical sensor, sensing system and sensing method which provides for a multi-sensor, cross-reactive, sensor array having a rapid response time, dynamic modulation of sampling parameters, and real-time feedback control of sampling and detection conditions. The device and method provide for smart detection and discrimination of analytes in fluids through intelligent sampling, detection, and control algorithms. The invention further provides for a sensor array having discrete sensor elements dispersed on fluid-permeable, high surface area, porous, textured substrates. The innovative device and method exhibit high sensitivity, discrimination and detection capability for target analytes at ppb and sub ppm concentrations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2003
    Publication date: June 3, 2004
    Applicant: Trustees of Tufts College
    Inventors: John S. Kauer, Joel E. White
  • Intelligent electro-optical nucleic acid-based sensor array and method for detecting volatile compounds in ambient air
    Publication number: 20040101851
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to nucleic acid-based sensors and methods for detecting volatile analytes. More particularly, this invention relates to nucleic acid-based optical sensors, sensor arrays, sensing systems and sensing methods for intelligent sensing and detection of unknown materials by way of real-time feedback and control of sampling conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2002
    Publication date: May 27, 2004
    Applicant: Tufts University
    Inventors: Joel E. White, John S. Kauer
  • Intelligent electro-optical sensor array and method for analyte detection
    Patent number: 6649416
    Abstract: The invention relates to a chemical sensor, sensing system and sensing method which provides for a multi-sensor, cross-reactive, sensor array having a rapid response time, dynamic modulation of sampling parameters, and real-time feedback control of sampling and detection conditions. The device and method provide for smart detection and discrimination of analytes in fluids through intelligent sampling, detection, and control algorithms. The invention further provides for a sensor array having discrete sensor elements dispersed on fluid-permeable, high surface area, porous, textured substrates. The innovative device and method exhibit high sensitivity, discrimination and detection capability for target analytes at ppb and sub ppm concentrations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2003
    Assignee: Trustees of Tufts College
    Inventors: John S. Kauer, Joel E. White