Patents by Inventor Zahra Arghavani
Zahra Arghavani 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).
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Patent number: 6891057Abstract: Novel compounds comprising a C—C double bond substituted at one carbon with two oxygen or sulfur atom-containing groups are disclosed. The compounds are useful in methods and compositions for generating chemiluminescence by reaction with a peroxidase enzyme and a peroxide. The chemiluminescence thus produced can be used as a detectable signal in assays for peroxidase enzymes and in assays employing enzyme-labeled specific binding pairs.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2004Date of Patent: May 10, 2005Assignee: Lumigen, Inc.Inventors: Hashem Akhavan-Tafti, Zahra Arghavani, Renuka DeSilva
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Publication number: 20040144948Abstract: Novel compounds comprising a C—C double bond substituted at one carbon with two oxygen or sulfur atom-containing groups are disclosed. The compounds are useful in methods and compositions for generating chemiluminescence by reaction with a peroxidase enzyme and a peroxide. The chemiluminescence thus produced can be used as a detectable signal in assays for peroxidase enzymes and in assays employing enzyme-labeled specific binding pairs.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2004Publication date: July 29, 2004Inventors: Hashem Akhavan-Tafti, Zahra Arghavani, Renuka DeSilva
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Patent number: 6696569Abstract: Novel compounds comprising a C—C double bond substituted at one carbon with two oxygen or sulfur atom-containing groups are disclosed. The compounds are useful in methods and compositions for generating chemiluminescence by reaction with a peroxidase enzyme and a peroxide. The chemiluminescence thus produced can be used as a detectable signal in assays for peroxidase enzymes and in assays employing enzyme-labeled specific binding pairs.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2001Date of Patent: February 24, 2004Assignee: Lumigen, Inc.Inventors: Hashem Akhavan-Tafti, Zahra Arghavani, Renuka DeSilva
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Patent number: 6635437Abstract: Novel heterocyclic compounds which generate chemiluminescence on reaction with a phosphatase enzyme are provided as well as a process for their preparation and intermediates useful therein. The compounds comprise a nitrogen, oxygen or sulfur-containing heterocyclic ring system bearing an exocyclic carbon—carbon double bond. The double bond is further substituted at the distal carbon with a phosphate group and an oxygen or sulfur atom-containing group. Novel compositions further comprising a cationic aromatic compound (CAC) in addition to the heterocyclic phosphate compound are provided. The addition of the CAC in the composition greatly increases the production of chemiluminescence and provides improved detection sensitivity. Compositions further comprising an anionic surfactant and a non-ionic surfactant provide additional improvements in detection sensitivity.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2002Date of Patent: October 21, 2003Assignee: Lumigen, Inc.Inventors: Hashem Akhavan-Tafti, Zahra Arghavani, Renuka DeSilva
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Publication number: 20030023089Abstract: Novel heterocyclic compounds which generate chemiluminescence on reaction with a phosphatase enzyme are provided as well as a process for their preparation and intermediates useful therein. The compounds comprise a nitrogen, oxygen or sulfur-containing heterocyclic ring system bearing an exocyclic carbon-carbon double bond. The double bond is further substituted at the distal carbon with a phosphate group and an oxygen or sulfur atom-containing group.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2002Publication date: January 30, 2003Inventors: Hashem Akhavan-Tafti, Zahra Arghavani, Renuka DeSilva
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Patent number: 6410751Abstract: Stable, enzymatically triggered chemiluminescent 1,2-dioxetanes with improved water solubility and storage stability are provided as well as synthetic processes and intermediates used in their preparation. Dioxetanes further substituted with two or more water-solubilizing groups disposed on the dioxetane structure and an additional fluorine atom or lower alkyl group provide superior performance by eliminating the problem of reagent carryover when used in assays performed on capsule chemistry analytical systems. These dioxetanes display substantially improved stability on storage. Compositions comprising these dioxetanes, a non-polymeric cationic surfactant enhancer and optionally a fluorescer, for providing enhanced chemiluminescence are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2001Date of Patent: June 25, 2002Assignee: Lumigen, Inc.Inventors: Hashem Akhavan-Tafti, Renuka DeSilva, Kumar Thakur, Zahra Arghavani
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Patent number: 6353129Abstract: Stable, enzymatically triggered chemiluminescent 1,2-dioxetanes with improved water solubility and storage stability are provided as well as synthetic processes and intermediates used in their preparation. Dioxetanes further substituted with two or more water-solubilizing groups disposed on the dioxetane structure and an additional fluorine atom or lower alkyl group provide superior performance by eliminating the problem of reagent carryover when used in assays performed on capsule chemistry analytical systems. These dioxetanes display substantially improved stability on storage. Compositions comprising these dioxetanes, a non-polymeric cationic surfactant enhancer and optionally a fluorescer, for providing enhanced chemiluminescence are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2001Date of Patent: March 5, 2002Assignee: Lumigen, Inc.Inventors: Hashem Akhavan-Tafti, Renuka DeSilva, Kumar Thakur, Zahra Arghavani
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Publication number: 20020019553Abstract: Stable, enzymatically triggered chemiluminescent 1,2-dioxetanes with improved water solubility and storage stability are provided as well as synthetic processes and intermediates used in their preparation. Dioxetanes further substituted with two or more water-solubilizing groups disposed on the dioxetane structure and an additional fluorine atom or lower alkyl group provide superior performance by eliminating the problem of reagent carryover when used in assays performed on capsule chemistry analytical systems. These dioxetanes display substantially improved stability on storage. Compositions comprising these dioxetanes, a non-polymeric cationic surfactant enhancer and optionally a fluorescer, for providing enhanced chemiluminescence are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2001Publication date: February 14, 2002Inventors: Hashem Akhavan-Tafti, Renuka DeSilva, Kumar Thakur, Zahra Arghavani
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Publication number: 20010039345Abstract: Novel compounds comprising a C—C double bond substituted at one carbon with two oxygen or sulfur atom-containing groups are disclosed. The compounds are useful in methods and compositions for generating chemiluminescence by reaction with a peroxidase enzyme and a peroxide. The chemiluminescence thus produced can be used as a detectable signal in assays for peroxidase enzymes and in assays employing enzyme-labeled specific binding pairs.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2001Publication date: November 8, 2001Inventors: Hashem Akhavan-Tafti, Zahra Arghavani, Renuka DeSilva
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Patent number: 6296787Abstract: Novel heterocyclic compounds which generate chemiluminescence on reaction with a phosphatase enzyme are provided as well as a process for their preparation and intermediates useful therein. The compounds comprise a nitrogen, oxygen or sulfur-containing heterocyclic ring system bearing an exocyclic carbon—carbon double bond. The double bond is further substituted at the distal carbon with a phosphate group and an oxygen or sulfur atom-containing group. Novel compositions further comprising a cationic aromatic compound (CAC) in addition to the heterocyclic phosphate compound are provided. The addition of the CAC in the composition greatly increases the production of chemiluminescence and provides improved detection sensitivity. Compositions further comprising an anionic surfactant and a non-ionic surfactant provide additional improvements in detection sensitivity.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2000Date of Patent: October 2, 2001Assignee: Lumigen, Inc.Inventors: Hashem Akhavan-Tafti, Zahra Arghavani, Renuka DeSilva
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Patent number: 6270695Abstract: Novel heterocyclic compounds which generate chemiluminescence on reaction with a phosphatase enzyme are provided as well as a process for their preparation and intermediates useful therein. The compounds comprise a nitrogen, oxygen or sulfur-containing heterocyclic ring system bearing an exocyclic carbon-carbon double bond. The double bond is further substituted at the distal carbon with a phosphate group and an oxygen or sulfur atom-containing group. Novel compositions further comprising a cationic aromatic compound (CAC) in addition to the heterocyclic phosphate compound are provided. The addition of the CAC in the composition greatly increases the production of chemiluminescence and provides improved detection sensitivity. Compositions further comprising an anionic surfactant and a non-ionic surfactant provide additional improvements in detection sensitivity.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 1999Date of Patent: August 7, 2001Assignee: Lumigen, Inc.Inventors: Hashem Akhavan-Tafti, Zahra Arghavani, Renuka DeSilva
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Patent number: 6245928Abstract: Stable, enzymatically triggered chemiluminescent 1,2-dioxetanes with improved water solubility and storage stability are provided as well as synthetic processes and intermediates used in their preparation. Dioxetanes further substituted with two or more water-solubilizing groups disposed on the dioxetane structure and an additional fluorine atom or lower alkyl group provide superior performance by eliminating the problem of reagent carryover when used in assays performed on capsule chemistry analytical systems. These dioxetanes display substantially improved stability on storage. Compositions comprising these dioxetanes, a non-polymeric cationic surfactant enhancer and optionally a fluorescer, for providing enhanced chemiluminescence are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2000Date of Patent: June 12, 2001Assignee: Lumigen, Inc.Inventors: Zahra Arghavani, Hashem Akhavan-Tafti, Renuka DeSilva, Kumar Thakur
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Patent number: 6218137Abstract: Novel heterocyclic compounds which generate chemiluminescence on reaction with a phosphatase enzyme are provided as well as a process for their preparation and intermediates useful therein. The compounds comprise a nitrogen, oxygen or sulfur-containing heterocyclic ring system bearing an exocyclic carbon-carbon double bond. The double bond is further substituted at the distal carbon with a phosphate group and an oxygen or sulfur atom-containing group. Novel compositions further comprising a cationic aromatic compound (CAC) in addition to the heterocyclic phosphate compound are provided. The addition of the CAC in the composition greatly increases the production of chemiluminescence and provides improved detection sensitivity. Compositions further comprising an anionic surfactant and a non-ionic surfactant provide additional improvements in detection sensitivity.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2000Date of Patent: April 17, 2001Assignee: Lumigen, Inc.Inventors: Hashem Akhavan-Tafti, Zahra Arghavani, Renuka DeSilva
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Patent number: 6139782Abstract: Novel heterocyclic compounds which generate chemiluminescence on reaction with a phosphatase enzyme are provided as well as a process for their preparation and intermediates useful therein. The compounds comprise a nitrogen, oxygen or sulfur-containing heterocyclic ring system bearing an exocyclic carbon-carbon double bond. The double bond is further substituted at the distal carbon with a phosphate group and an oxygen or sulfur atom-containing group.Novel compositions further comprising a cationic aromatic compound (CAC) in addition to the heterocyclic phosphate compound are provided. The addition of the CAC in the composition greatly increases the production of chemiluminescence and provides improved detection sensitivity. Compositions further comprising an anionic surfactant and a non-ionic surfactant provide additional improvements in detection sensitivity.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 1999Date of Patent: October 31, 2000Assignee: Lumigen, Inc.Inventors: Hashem Akhavan-Tafti, Zahra Arghavani, Renuka DeSilva
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Patent number: 6090571Abstract: Novel heterocyclic compounds which generate chemiluminescence on reaction with a phosphatase enzyme are provided as well as a process for their preparation and intermediates useful therein. The compounds comprise a nitrogen, oxygen or sulfur-containing heterocyclic ring system bearing an exocyclic carbon-carbon double bond. The double bond is further substituted at the distal carbon with a phosphate group and an oxygen or sulfur atom-containing group.Novel compositions further comprising a cationic aromatic compound (CAC) in addition to the heterocyclic phosphate compound are provided. The addition of the CAC in the composition greatly increases the production of chemiluminescence and provides improved detection sensitivity. Compositions further comprising an anionic surfactant and a non-ionic surfactant provide additional improvements in detection sensitivity.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 1999Date of Patent: July 18, 2000Assignee: Lumigen, Inc.Inventors: Hashem Akhavan-Tafti, Zahra Arghavani, Renuka DeSilva
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Patent number: 6045727Abstract: Novel heterocyclic compounds which generate chemiluminescence on reaction with a phosphatase enzyme are provided as well as a process for their preparation and intermediates useful therein. The compounds comprise a nitrogen, oxygen or sulfur-containing heterocyclicring system bearing an exocyclic carbon-carbon double bond. The double bond is further substituted at the distal carbon with a phosphate group and an oxygen or sulfur atom-containing group. Novel compositions further comprising a cationic aromatic compound (CAC) in addition to the heterocyclic phosphate compound are provided. The addition of the CAC in the composition greatly increases the production of chemiluminescence and provides improved detection sensitivity. Compositions further comprising an anionic surfactant and a non-ionic surfactant provide additional improvements in detection sensitivity.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 1997Date of Patent: April 4, 2000Assignee: Lumigen, Inc.Inventors: Hashem Akhavan-Tafti, Zahra Arghavani, Renuka DeSilva
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Patent number: 6036892Abstract: Stable, enzymatically triggered chemiluminescent 1,2-dioxetanes with improved water solubility and storage stability are provided as well as synthetic processes and intermediates used in their preparation. Dioxetanes further substituted with two or more water-solubilizing groups disposed on the dioxetane structure and an additional fluorine atom or lower alkyl group provide superior performance by eliminating the problem of reagent carryover when used in assays performed on capsule chemistry analytical systems. These dioxetanes display substantially improved stability on storage. Compositions comprising these dioxetanes, a non-polymeric cationic surfactant enhancer and optionally a fluorescer, for providing enhanced chemiluminescence are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 1998Date of Patent: March 14, 2000Assignee: Lumigen, Inc.Inventors: Zahra Arghavani, Hashem Akhavan-Tafti, Renuka DeSilva, Kumar Thakur
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Patent number: 5936101Abstract: A process for producing a stable triggerable dioxetane comprising;(a) reacting a vinyl sulfide compound containing a sulfur-substituent SR.sub.4, wherein R.sub.4 is an organic group containing 1 to 20 carbon atoms and optionally heteroatoms, with oxygen and light in the presence of a photosensitizer to form an intermediate sulfur-substituted dioxetane compound; and(b) reacting the sulfur-substituted dioxetane compound with an electrophilic compound E--Y and a hydroxylic compound R.sub.5 OH selected from the group consisting of alcohols, phenols and carboxylic acids or their salts and containing an OR.sub.5 group to replace the SR.sub.4 group of the dioxetane with the OR.sub.5 group.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 1997Date of Patent: August 10, 1999Assignee: Lumigen, Inc.Inventors: Hashem Akhavan-Tafti, Zahra Arghavani, Robert A. Eickholt
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Patent number: 5883287Abstract: Vinyl sulfides bearing protected arlyoxy substituents and a process for their preparation are provided. In the process a vinyl sulfide is formed by coupling a ketone compound and a thioester compound with a low valent titanium reagent to form both carbon-carbon bonds in the same step. The vinyl sulfide compounds are useful as intermediates which are convertible into triggerable sulfur-substituted dioxetanes by addition of oxygen to the double bond. The sulfur-substituted dioxetanes additionally are useful for producing chemiluminescence or for further conversion into triggerable alkoxy, alkenyloxy, alkynloxy, aryloxy, aralkyloxy, or acyloxy-substituted dioxetanes. Triggerable dioxetanes are useful for producing chemiluminescence and in detecting activating agents in assays such as immunoassays and nucleic acid hybridization assays.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 1997Date of Patent: March 16, 1999Assignee: Lumigen, Inc.Inventors: Hashem Akhavan-Tafti, Zahra Arghavani, Robert A. Eickholt
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Patent number: 5866045Abstract: Stable, enzymatically triggered chemiluminescent 1,2-dioxetanes with improved water solubility and storage stability are provided. Dioxetanes further substituted with two or more water-solubilizing groups disposed on the dioxetane structure and an additional fluorine atom or lower alkyl group provide superior performance by eliminating the problem of reagent carryover when used in assays performed on capsule chemistry analytical systems. These dioxetanes display substantially improved stability on storage. Compositions comprising these dioxetanes, a non-polymeric cationic surfactant enhancer and optionally a fluorescer, for providing enhanced chemiluminescence are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 1997Date of Patent: February 2, 1999Assignee: Lumigen, Inc.Inventors: Hashem Akhavan-Tafti, Zahra Arghavani, Renuka DeSilva, Kumar Thakur