Patents by Inventor Callum John McHugh

Callum John McHugh 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).

  • Analyte detection and apparatus therefor
    Patent number: 7741102
    Abstract: The present invention relates to sensitive SE(R)RS based methods for detecting analytes such as explosives and drugs, which may be present in a sample at extremely low levels. The methods may be generally carried out in situ employing novel chemistry which is compatible with flow-cell technology and with time-scales and concentrations required for rapid and informative screening of large numbers of samples. The present invention also relates to novel compounds e.g. synthons and apparatus for use with the methods disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2010
    Assignee: University of Strathclyde
    Inventors: William Ewen Smith, Duncan Graham, Callum John McHugh, Ruth Lyndsey Keir, Peter Cyril White, Mairi Campbell
  • Analyte detection and apparatus therefor
    Publication number: 20040234958
    Abstract: The present invention relates to sensitive SE(R)RS based methods for detecting analytes such as explosives and drugs, which may be present in a sample at extremely low levels. The methods may be generally carried out in situ employing novel chemistry which is compatible with flow-cell technology and with time-scales and concentrations required for rapid and informative screening of large numbers of samples. The present invention also relates to novel compounds e.g. synthons and apparatus for use with the methods disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2004
    Publication date: November 25, 2004
    Inventors: William Ewen Smith, Duncan Graham, Callum John McHugh, Ruth Lyndsey Keir, Peter Cyril White, Mairi Campbell