Patents Assigned to Scientific Methods, Inc.
  • Methods and apparatus to capture and release microbe particles using amino-functionalized silica
    Patent number: 7960180
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus to capture and release microbe particles using amino-functionalized silica substrates are described. An example apparatus adapted to capture a microbe particle includes a silica substrate and a positively charged material to at least partially coat the silica substrate. The positive charged material includes an aminopropyl functional group.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2011
    Assignees: University of Notre Dame Du Lac, Scientific Methods, Inc.
    Inventors: Hsueh-Chia Chang, Zilin Chen, Fu-Chih Hsu, David Battigelli