Patents Assigned to Nanoprobes
  • Test methods using enzymatic deposition and alteration of metals
    Patent number: 7364872
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods and materials for utilizing enzymes to act on metal ions in solution so that the ions are reduced to metal and deposited. These methods enable a wide range of applications including the detection of one or more constituents in a test sample.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2008
    Assignee: Nanoprobes
    Inventor: James F. Hainfeld
  • Enzymatic deposition and alteration of metals
    Patent number: 6670113
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods and materials for utilizing enzymes to act on metal ions in solution so that the ions are reduced to metal. Additionally, disclosed is how to use enzymes to accumulate metal particles. The alteration of metal particles by enzymes interacting with the organic shell of the particles is also described. These methods enable a wide range of applications including sensitive detection of genes and proteins, use as probes for microscopy, nanofabrication, biosensors, and remediation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2003
    Assignee: Nanoprobes
    Inventor: James F. Hainfeld