Patents by Inventor Anne M. Andrews

Anne M. Andrews 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).

  • Patent number: 12025581
    Abstract: A method of detecting and/or discriminating mismatched or complementary nucleic acids using a field-effect transistor (FET). The FET comprises source and drain electrodes formed on substrate and separated by a channel that includes a thin semiconducting film. One or more nucleic acid molecules are immobilized to thin semiconducting film. The FET includes a gate electrode in contact with solution containing the sample (or located on the surface of the device). Samples possibly containing target nucleic acid are exposed to the FET of the biosensor device and current response is measured after samples containing target nucleic acid have been exposed to the FET of the biosensor device. Measured current response in the FET is used to detect and/or discriminate whether target nucleic acid is present as well as complementary or mismatched. Measured current response may also be used to differentiate among different mismatches.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2024
    Assignee: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
    Inventors: Paul S. Weiss, Anne M. Andrews, Kevin M. Cheung
  • Publication number: 20210140917
    Abstract: A method of detecting and/or discriminating mismatched or complementary nucleic acids using a field-effect transistor (FET). The FET comprises source and drain electrodes formed on substrate and separated by a channel that includes a thin semiconducting film. One or more nucleic acid molecules are immobilized to thin semiconducting film. The FET includes a gate electrode in contact with solution containing the sample (or located on the surface of the device). Samples possibly containing target nucleic acid are exposed to the FET of the biosensor device and current response is measured after samples containing target nucleic acid have been exposed to the FET of the biosensor device. Measured current response in the FET is used to detect and/or discriminate whether target nucleic acid is present as well as complementary or mismatched. Measured current response may also be used to differentiate among different mismatches.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2019
    Publication date: May 13, 2021
    Applicant: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
    Inventors: Paul S. Weiss, Anne M. Andrews, Kevin M. Cheung
  • Patent number: 10620107
    Abstract: Systems and methods of fabricating and functionality patterned nanowire probes that are stable under fluid reservoir conditions and have imageable contrast are provided. Optical imaging and deconstruction methods and systems are also provided that are capable of determining the distribution of nanowires of a particular pattern to determine the mixing between or leakage from fluid reservoirs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2020
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Paul S. Weiss, Anne M. Andrews, Andrea L. Bertozzi, Stanley J. Osher
  • Publication number: 20190187040
    Abstract: Systems and methods of fabricating and functionalizing patterned nanowire probes that are stable under fluid reservoir conditions and have imageable patterns are provided. Additional embodiments possess functionalized molecular groups to collect content data of desired chemical species from a fluid reservoir in order to detect even highly dilute quantities of the desire chemical species in the reservoir. Optical imaging and deconstruction methods and systems are also provided that are capable of determining the distribution of nanowires of a particular pattern to determine the mixing between or leakage from fluid reservoirs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2019
    Publication date: June 20, 2019
    Applicant: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Paul S. Weiss, Anne M. Andrews, Andrea L. Bertozzi, Stanley J. Osher
  • Patent number: 10076584
    Abstract: A paint composition, which in some embodiments, has a low odor in the container, while during after application to a surface, and once the paint has dried on a surface is disclosed. A method of making such a paint composition is disclosed. A paint composition and method are also disclosed which include using a paint to control certain odors in interior rooms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2018
    Assignee: The Sherwin-Williams Company
    Inventors: Jennifer L. Hanzlicek, Christopher J. Fox, Jean M. Dukles, Robert A. Martuch, Anne M. Andrews, Stuart F. Bedford
  • Publication number: 20170052104
    Abstract: Systems and methods of fabricating and functionality patterned nanowire probes that are stable under fluid reservoir conditions and have imageable contrast are provided. Optical imaging and deconstruction methods and systems are also provided that are capable of determining the distribution of nanowires of a particular pattern to determine the mixing between or leakage from fluid reservoirs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2015
    Publication date: February 23, 2017
    Applicant: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Paul S. Weiss, Anne M. Andrews, Andrea L. Bertozzi, Stanley J. Osher
  • Publication number: 20140343189
    Abstract: A paint composition, which in some embodiments, has a low odor in the container, while during after application to a surface, and once the paint has dried on a surface is disclosed. A method of making such a paint composition is disclosed. A paint composition and method are also disclosed which include using a paint to control certain odors in interior rooms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2011
    Publication date: November 20, 2014
    Applicant: THE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS COMPANY
    Inventors: Jennifer L. Hanzlicek, Christopher J. Fox, Jean M. Dukles, Robert A. Martuch, Anne M. Andrews, Stuart F. Bedford
  • Publication number: 20100162923
    Abstract: A paint composition, which in some embodiments, has a low odor in the container, while during after application to a surface, and once the paint has dried on a surface is disclosed. A method of making such a paint composition is disclosed. A paint composition and method are also disclosed which include using a paint to control certain odors in interior rooms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2009
    Publication date: July 1, 2010
    Applicant: THE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS COMPANY
    Inventors: Jennifer L. Hanzlicek, Christopher J. Fox, Jean M. Dukles, Robert A. Martuch, Anne M. Andrews, Stuart F. Bedford