Patents by Inventor Sheng-Chang Luo

Sheng-Chang Luo 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).

  • One-step competitive immunoassay for the semiquantitative determination of plasma lipoprotein(a)
    Patent number: 5229073
    Abstract: A competitive immunoassay to measure Lp(a) levels semiquantitatively and identify individuals with elevated plasma Lp(a) protein levels (greater than 7 mg/dl) who have an increase risk for coronary artery disease. The assay is useful for monitoring the effectiveness of Lp(a)-lowering drugs. The assay provides a quick, reliable, easy to use and inexpensive method to measure plasma Lp(a) level with serum, plasma or whole blood.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 1992
    Date of Patent: July 20, 1993
    Assignee: Abbott Laboratories
    Inventors: Sheng-Chang Luo, Chandu B. Patel