Patents by Inventor John McKitrick

John McKitrick 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).

  • Agglutination tests for detection of microorganisms
    Publication number: 20060246535
    Abstract: Methods of detecting a microorganism in an aqueous solution or suspension, where the aqueous solution or suspension does not comprise precultured microorganisms, are provided. The methods utilize microspheres coated with antibodies or antibody fragments, and assessment of agglutination. Methods of detecting at least one of n microorganism species in an aqueous solution or suspension are also provided. The methods utilize antibody coated microspheres coated with n distinct antibodies or antibody fragments and assessment of agglutination.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2004
    Publication date: November 2, 2006
    Inventors: Edward Burns, John McKitrick, Ding Wu