Patents by Inventor Nicholas Rupcich

Nicholas Rupcich 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).

  • MULTICOMPONENT PROTEIN MICROARRAYS
    Publication number: 20090088329
    Abstract: The present invention involves a multicomponent protein microarray comprising two or more components of a protein-based system entrapped within spots of a biomolecule compatible matrix arranged on a surface. Also included are methods of using the microarray for multicomponent analysis along with kits and machinery comprising the microarray.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2008
    Publication date: April 2, 2009
    Inventors: John D. Brennan, Nicholas Rupcich
  • Method of immobilizing nucleic acid aptamers
    Publication number: 20060068407
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of immobilizing nucleic acid aptamers within a sol-gel matrix. The aptamer system remains functionally intact when it is immobilized within a protein and membrane-compatible sol-gel derived from polyol silane precursors or sodium silicate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2005
    Publication date: March 30, 2006
    Applicant: McMaster University
    Inventors: Nicholas Rupcich, Razvan Nutiu, John Brennan, Yingfu Li
  • Multicomponent protein microarrays
    Publication number: 20050053954
    Abstract: The present invention involves a multicomponent protein microarray comprising two or more components of a protein-based system entrapped within spots of a biomolecule compatible matrix arranged on a surface. Also included are methods of using the microarray for multicomponent analysis along with kits and machinery comprising the microarray.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2003
    Publication date: March 10, 2005
    Inventors: John Brennan, Nicholas Rupcich