Patents by Inventor John Safford

John Safford 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).

  • Method for performing Rubella assay
    Patent number: 5866322
    Abstract: The present invention includes novel rubella assays employing a Rubella virus capture reagent and a solid phase material containing a reaction site comprising a polymeric cation substance. A test sample suspected of containing Rubella antibody may be contacted with the capture reagent to form a capture reagent/analyte complex. The complex is then contacted to the positively charged solid phase to attract, attach, and immobilize the capture reagent/analyte complex.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 1991
    Date of Patent: February 2, 1999
    Assignee: Abbott Laboratories
    Inventors: Yi-Her Jou, Stephen D. Stroupe, Janina Adamczyk, John Safford