Patents by Inventor Ashraf Alam

Ashraf Alam 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).

  • DNA sequencing and amplification systems using nanoscale field effect sensor arrays
    Patent number: 8945912
    Abstract: In one aspect, described herein are field effect chemical sensor devices useful for chemical and/or biochemical sensing. Also provided herein are methods for single molecule detection. In another aspect, described herein are methods useful for amplification of target molecules by PCR.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2015
    Assignee: The Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois
    Inventors: Rashid Bashir, Ashraf Alam, Demir Akin, Oguz Hasan Elibol, Bobby Reddy, Donald E. Bergstrom, Yi-Shao Liu
  • DNA Sequencing and Amplification Systems Using Nanoscale Field Effect Sensor Arrays
    Publication number: 20120021918
    Abstract: In one aspect, described herein are field effect chemical sensor devices useful for chemical and/or biochemical sensing. Also provided herein are methods for single molecule detection. In another aspect, described herein are methods useful for amplification of target molecules by PCR.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2009
    Publication date: January 26, 2012
    Applicant: Purdue Research Foundation
    Inventors: Rashid Bashir, Ashraf Alam, Demir Akin, Oguz Hasan Elibol, Bobby Reddy, Donald E. Bergstrom, Yi-Shao Liu
  • Method and apparatus for detection of molecules using a sensor array
    Publication number: 20080280776
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods for detecting molecules in a fluidic environment are provided, including nanodevices and methods for fabricating, functionalizing, and operating such nanodevices. At least one of the methods includes selective heating of nanodevices in an array.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2007
    Publication date: November 13, 2008
    Inventors: Rashid Bashir, Oguz Elibol, Pradeep Ramachandran Nair, Donald Bergstrom, Ashraf Alam, Bobby Reddy, JR.