Patents by Inventor Xuanjun Zhang

Xuanjun Zhang 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).

  • Publication number: 20230408526
    Abstract: The present invention provides, among other aspects, stabilized chromophoric nanoparticles. In certain embodiments, the chromophoric nanoparticles provided herein are rationally functionalized with a pre-determined number of functional groups. In certain embodiments, the stable chromophoric nanoparticles provided herein are modified with a low density of functional groups. In yet other embodiments, the chromophoric nanoparticles provided herein are conjugated to one or more molecules. Also provided herein are methods for making rationally functionalized chromophoric nanoparticles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2022
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Applicant: University of Washington through its Center for Commercialization
    Inventors: Daniel T. Chiu, Changfeng Wu, Xuanjun Zhang, Jiangbo Yu, Fangmao Ye
  • Patent number: 11697713
    Abstract: Polymers, monomers, chromophoric polymer dots and related methods are provided. Highly fluorescent chromophoric polymer dots with narrow-band emissions are provided. Methods for synthesizing the chromophoric polymers, preparation methods for forming the chromophoric polymer dots, and biological applications using the unique properties of narrow-band emissions are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2023
    Assignee: University of Washington through its Center for Commercialization
    Inventors: Daniel T. Chiu, Changfeng Wu, Yu Rong, Yong Zhang, Yi-Che Wu, Yang-Hsiang Chan, Xuanjun Zhang, Jiangbo Yu, Wei Sun
  • Patent number: 11585818
    Abstract: The present invention provides, among other aspects, stabilized chromophoric nanoparticles. In certain embodiments, the chromophoric nanoparticles provided herein are rationally functionalized with a pre-determined number of functional groups. In certain embodiments, the stable chromophoric nanoparticles provided herein are modified with a low density of functional groups. In yet other embodiments, the chromophoric nanoparticles provided herein are conjugated to one or more molecules. Also provided herein are methods for making rationally functionalized chromophoric nanoparticles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2023
    Assignee: University of Washington through its Center for Commercialization
    Inventors: Daniel T. Chiu, Changfeng Wu, Xuanjun Zhang, Jiangbo Yu, Fangmao Ye
  • Publication number: 20200371109
    Abstract: The present invention provides, among other aspects, stabilized chromophoric nanoparticles. In certain embodiments, the chromophoric nanoparticles provided herein are rationally functionalized with a pre-determined number of functional groups. In certain embodiments, the stable chromophoric nanoparticles provided herein are modified with a low density of functional groups. In yet other embodiments, the chromophoric nanoparticles provided herein are conjugated to one or more molecules. Also provided herein are methods for making rationally functionalized chromophoric nanoparticles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2020
    Publication date: November 26, 2020
    Applicant: University of Washington through its Center for Commercialization
    Inventors: Daniel T. Chiu, Changfeng Wu, Xuanjun Zhang, Jiangbo Yu, Fangmao Ye
  • Patent number: 10739349
    Abstract: The present invention provides, among other aspects, stabilized chromophoric nanoparticles. In certain embodiments, the chromophoric nanoparticles provided herein are rationally functionalized with a pre-determined number of functional groups. In certain embodiments, the stable chromophoric nanoparticles provided herein are modified with a low density of functional groups. In yet other embodiments, the chromophoric nanoparticles provided herein are conjugated to one or more molecules. Also provided herein are methods for making rationally functionalized chromophoric nanoparticles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2020
    Assignee: University of Washington through its Center for Commercialization
    Inventors: Daniel T. Chiu, Changfeng Wu, Xuanjun Zhang, Jiangbo Yu, Fangmao Ye
  • Publication number: 20190106542
    Abstract: Polymers, monomers, chromophoric polymer dots and related methods are provided. Highly fluorescent chromophoric polymer dots with narrow-band emissions are provided. Methods for synthesizing the chromophoric polymers, preparation methods for forming the chromophoric polymer dots, and biological applications using the unique properties of narrow-band emissions are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2018
    Publication date: April 11, 2019
    Inventors: Daniel T. CHIU, Changfeng WU, Yu RONG, Yong ZHANG, Yi-Che WU, Yang-Hsiang CHAN, Xuanjun ZHANG, Jiangbo YU, Wei SUN
  • Patent number: 10150841
    Abstract: Polymers, monomers, chromophoric polymer dots and related methods are provided. Highly fluorescent chromophoric polymer dots with narrow-band emissions are provided. Methods for synthesizing the chromophoric polymers, preparation methods for forming the chromophoric polymer dots, and biological applications using the unique properties of narrow-band emissions are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2018
    Assignee: University of Washington through its Center for Commercialization
    Inventors: Daniel T. Chiu, Changfeng Wu, Yu Rong, Yong Zhang, Yi-Che Wu, Yang-Hsiang Chan, Xuanjun Zhang, Jiangbo Yu, Wei Sun
  • Patent number: 9810693
    Abstract: The present invention provides, among other aspects, stabilized chromophoric nanoparticles. In certain embodiments, the chromophoric nanoparticles provided herein are rationally functionalized with a pre-determined number of functional groups. In certain embodiments, the stable chromophoric nanoparticles provided herein are modified with a low density of functional groups. In yet other embodiments, the chromophoric nanoparticles provided herein are conjugated to one or more molecules. Also provided herein are methods for making rationally functionalized chromophoric nanoparticles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2017
    Assignee: University of Washington Through its Center for Commercialization
    Inventors: Daniel T. Chiu, Changfeng Wu, Xuanjun Zhang, Jiangbo Yu, Fangmao Ye
  • Publication number: 20160341737
    Abstract: The present invention provides, among other aspects, stabilized chromophoric nanoparticles. In certain embodiments, the chromophoric nanoparticles provided herein are rationally functionalized with a pre-determined number of functional groups. In certain embodiments, the stable chromophoric nanoparticles provided herein are modified with a low density of functional groups. In yet other embodiments, the chromophoric nanoparticles provided herein are conjugated to one or more molecules. Also provided herein are methods for making rationally functionalized chromophoric nanoparticles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2016
    Publication date: November 24, 2016
    Inventors: Daniel T. Chiu, Changfeng Wu, Xuanjun Zhang, Jiangbo Yu, Fangmao Ye
  • Patent number: 9382473
    Abstract: The present invention provides, among other aspects, stabilized chromophoric nanoparticles. In certain embodiments, the chromophoric nanoparticles provided herein are rationally functionalized with a pre-determined number of functional groups. In certain embodiments, the stable chromophoric nanoparticles provided herein are modified with a low density of functional groups. In yet other embodiments, the chromophoric nanoparticles provided herein are conjugated to one or more molecules. Also provided herein are methods for making rationally functionalized chromophoric nanoparticles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2016
    Assignee: University of Washington Through Its Center for Commercialization
    Inventors: Daniel T. Chiu, Changfeng Wu, Xuanjun Zhang, Jiangbo Yu, Fangmao Ye
  • Publication number: 20140350183
    Abstract: Polymers, monomers, chromophoric polymer dots and related methods are provided. Highly fluorescent chromophoric polymer dots with narrow-band emissions are provided. Methods for synthesizing the chromophoric polymers, preparation methods for forming the chromophoric polymer dots, and biological applications using the unique properties of narrow-band emissions are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2012
    Publication date: November 27, 2014
    Inventors: Daniel T. Chiu, Changfeng Wu, Yu Rong, Yong Zhang, Yi-Che Wu, Yang-Hsiang Chan, Xuanjun Zhang, Jiangbo Yu, Wei Sun
  • Publication number: 20130234067
    Abstract: The present invention provides, among other aspects, stabilized chromophoric nanoparticles. In certain embodiments, the chromophoric nanoparticles provided herein are rationally functionalized with a pre-determined number of functional groups. In certain embodiments, the stable chromophoric nanoparticles provided herein are modified with a low density of functional groups. In yet other embodiments, the chromophoric nanoparticles provided herein are conjugated to one or more molecules. Also provided herein are methods for making rationally functionalized chromophoric nanoparticles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2013
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Inventors: Daniel T. Chiu, Changfeng Wu, Xuanjun Zhang, Jiangbo Yu, Fangmao Ye
  • Publication number: 20130234068
    Abstract: The present invention provides, among other aspects, stabilized chromophoric nanoparticles. In certain embodiments, the chromophoric nanoparticles provided herein are rationally functionalized with a pre-determined number of functional groups. In certain embodiments, the stable chromophoric nanoparticles provided herein are modified with a low density of functional groups. In yet other embodiments, the chromophoric nanoparticles provided herein are conjugated to one or more molecules. Also provided herein are methods for making rationally functionalized chromophoric nanoparticles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2013
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Inventors: Daniel T. Chiu, Changfeng Wu, Xuanjun Zhang, Jiango Yu, Fangmao Ye