Patents by Inventor Andrew K. Wood

Andrew K. Wood 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).

  • Affinity-based detection of ligand-encoded synthetic biomarkers
    Patent number: 11977074
    Abstract: The invention relates to methods and products associated with in vivo enzyme profiling. In particular, biomarker nanoparticles capable of quantitatively detecting enzymatic activity in vivo are described. These nanoparticles can be used to detect in vivo enzyme activity. The invention also relates to products, kits, and databases for use in the methods of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2024
    Assignee: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    Inventors: Sangeeta N. Bhatia, David K. Wood, Gabriel A. Kwong, Andrew David Warren, Kevin Y. Lin
  • Spacer assembly particularly useful as a boat fender
    Patent number: 5441006
    Abstract: Protective mat assemblies are formed from lightweight beads which are secured together in a generally rectangular array. The beads have unobstructed longitudinal central openings to receive a rope. Certain of the beads have permanent rope members including an eyelet at each end of the rope member. The beads are secured by a forming rope which passes alternately through plain beads and through eyelets of second beads. Fastening elements are provided along one side of the resulting rectangular mat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 1994
    Date of Patent: August 15, 1995
    Inventor: Andrew K. Wood