Patents by Inventor Alison M. Kim

Alison M. Kim 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).

  • Compositions and methods for the detection of zinc
    Patent number: 11448644
    Abstract: The invention relates generally to compositions and methods for the detection of zinc. In particular, compositions and methods are provided to detect changes in cellular zinc concentration and to correlate them to cellular phenomena.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2022
    Assignee: Northwestern University
    Inventors: Teresa K. Woodruff, Thomas V. O'Halloran, Alison M. Kim, Emily Que, Betty Kong, Miranda Bernhardt
  • COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR THE DETECTION OF ZINC
    Publication number: 20200033326
    Abstract: The invention relates generally to compositions and methods for the detection of zinc. In particular, compositions and methods are provided to detect changes in cellular zinc concentration and to correlate them to cellular phenomena.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2019
    Publication date: January 30, 2020
    Inventors: Teresa K. Woodruff, Thomas V. O'Halloran, Alison M. Kim, Emily Que, Betty Kong, Miranda Bernhardt
  • Compositions and methods for the detection of zinc
    Patent number: 10352925
    Abstract: The invention relates generally to compositions and methods for the detection of zinc. In particular, compositions and methods are provided to detect changes in cellular zinc concentration and to correlate them to cellular phenomena.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2019
    Assignee: Northwestern University
    Inventors: Teresa K. Woodruff, Thomas V. O'Halloran, Alison M. Kim, Emily Que, Betty Kong, Miranda Bernhardt
  • COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR THE DETECTION OF ZINC
    Publication number: 20150094524
    Abstract: The invention relates generally to compositions and methods for the detection of zinc. In particular, compositions and methods are provided to detect changes in cellular zinc concentration and to correlate them to cellular phenomena.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2014
    Publication date: April 2, 2015
    Inventors: Teresa K. Woodruff, Thomas V. O'Halloran, Alison M. Kim, Emily Que, Betty Kong, Miranda Bernhardt
  • Modulation of oocyte meiotic progression and oocyte activation
    Patent number: 8772029
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods, compositions, and systems for reinitiating meiosis in cells in meiotic arrest and oocyte activation in fertilized, but un-activated, oocytes. In certain embodiments, Zn-binding moieties (e.g., zinc chelators) are used for reinitiating meiosis or oocyte activation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2014
    Assignee: Northwestern University
    Inventors: Teresa K. Woodruff, Thomas V. O'Halloran, Miranda L. Bernhardt, Betty Y. Kong, Alison M. Kim
  • MODULATION OF OOCYTE MEIOTIC PROGRESSION AND OOCYTE ACTIVATION
    Publication number: 20130017602
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods, compositions, and systems for reinitiating meiosis in cells in meiotic arrest and oocyte activation in fertilized, but un-activated, oocytes. In certain embodiments, Zn-binding moieties (e.g., zinc chelators) are used for reinitiating meiosis or oocyte activation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2012
    Publication date: January 17, 2013
    Inventors: Teresa K. Woodruff, Thomas V. O'Halloran, Miranda L. Bernhardt, Betty Y. Kong, Alison M. Kim
  • COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR THE DETECTION OF ZINC
    Publication number: 20120271100
    Abstract: The invention relates generally to compositions and methods for the detection of zinc. In particular, compositions and methods are provided to detect changes in cellular zinc concentration and to correlate them to cellular phenomena.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2012
    Publication date: October 25, 2012
    Applicant: Northwestern University
    Inventors: Teresa K. Woodruff, Thomas V. O'Halloran, Alison M. Kim, Emily Que, Betty Kong, Miranda Bernhardt