Patents by Inventor Carol Schumacher

Carol Schumacher 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).

  • DEVICES, COMPOSITIONS, AND METHODS FOR MEASURING MOLECULES AND FORCES
    Publication number: 20140336071
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to compositions, devices and methods of detecting the presence of molecules and optionally quantifying forces associated with molecular interactions on the surface of cells and other lipids. In certain embodiments, devices disclosed herein can be used to detect forces through cell surface receptors. In other embodiments, the devices can be used to detect the presence or absence of molecules on cells or other particles or detect the changes in cell morphology after ligand receptor binding.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2012
    Publication date: November 13, 2014
    Applicant: EMORY UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Khalid S. Salaita, Carol Schumacher, Daniel R. Stabley