Patents Examined by Chau N. B. Tran
  • ABO blood group point-of-care testing
    Patent number: 11940445
    Abstract: The present invention provides point-of-care blood typing devices. The devices require only a small sample of blood and are able to provide results within minutes. The devices are capable of identifying A, B, AB, and O type blood. The devices are also capable of identifying blood that is positive (+) or negative (?) for the D antigen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER
    Inventor: Majed Refaai
  • High throughput method for measuring the protease activity of complement C3 convertase
    Patent number: 11913951
    Abstract: Provided herein are high throughput methods for measuring the protease activity of the complement C3 convertase by detecting the consumption of C3 or the production of C3a in vivo and in vitro.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventor: Christen D. Forbes