Patents by Inventor Bruce H. Phelps

Bruce H. Phelps 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).

  • Device and method for in-line blood testing using biochips
    Patent number: 7785782
    Abstract: A device for in-line blood screening and testing using biochips is disclosed. The screening methods include nucleic acid amplification techniques and antibody/antigen assays to detect target molecules and agents indicative of infectious diseases or metabolic diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2010
    Assignee: Novartis Vaccines and Diagnostics, Inc.
    Inventors: David Y. Chien, Bruce H. Phelps, Yiu-Lan Fong
  • Methods for Verifying Fluid Movement
    Publication number: 20080248587
    Abstract: Methods for using semiconductor nanocrystals for determining fluid movement, fluid dilution and fluid removal are described. Methods for using semiconductor nanocrystals for monitoring and quantifying the amounts of solid materials dissolved in a liquid are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2008
    Publication date: October 9, 2008
    Inventors: Willy Lagwinski, Charles A. Harrington, Bruce H. Phelps
  • Methods for verifying fluid movement
    Patent number: 7384795
    Abstract: Methods for using semiconductor nanocrystals for determining fluid movement, fluid dilution and fluid removal are described. Methods for using semiconductor nanocrystals for monitoring and quantifying the amounts of solid materials dissolved in a liquid are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2008
    Assignee: Novartis Vaccines and Diagnostics, Inc.
    Inventors: Willy Lagwinski, Charles A. Harrington, Bruce H. Phelps
  • Biological sample storage device and method for biological sample contamination testing
    Publication number: 20040209353
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method for screening blood and blood products that utilizes a specialized blood and blood products storage device useful for storing and testing blood or blood products comprising a container having at least one compartment with one or more sections for storing and testing the blood or blood products for a target molecule. The method utilizes a homogeneous testing system that employs ribozymes, DNAzymes or catalytic antibodies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2003
    Publication date: October 21, 2004
    Applicant: Chiron Corporation
    Inventors: David Chien, Bruce H. Phelps
  • Methods for verifying fluid movement
    Publication number: 20040197929
    Abstract: Methods for using semiconductor nanocrystals for determining fluid movement, fluid dilution and fluid removal are described. Methods for using semiconductor nanocrystals for monitoring and quantifying the amounts of solid materials dissolved in a liquid are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2003
    Publication date: October 7, 2004
    Applicant: Chiron Corporation
    Inventors: Willy Lagwinski, Charles A. Harrington, Bruce H. Phelps