Patents by Inventor Joseph Kwok

Joseph Kwok 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).

  • Patent number: 8980555
    Abstract: The present invention discloses methods, primer, probes, and kits for genotyping various mutations or disease-causing agent. In one embodiment, the present invention is applied to detecting the presence of multidrug-resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis, HBV, beta-globin mutations, mutations related to thrombophilia, or the presence of sexually transmitted diseases in a subject.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2015
    Assignee: Diagcor Bioscience Incorporation Limited
    Inventors: Joseph Wing On Tam, Joseph Kwok Fai Chow, Xiumei Guo, Wendy Wing Shan Yeung, Lai On Chu
  • Publication number: 20110111389
    Abstract: The present invention discloses methods and devices for rapid genotyping. In one embodiment, the present invention is applied to human papillomavirus (HPV) genotyping, comprising the use of viral genotype-specific-oligonucleotide probes, reversed-dot-blotting genotype array format and flow through hybridization process, thereby providing a more efficient, faster and less expensive method for HPV genotyping. The genotyping method further comprises the use of generic probes to expand the detection of HPV genotypes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2010
    Publication date: May 12, 2011
    Applicant: DIAGCOR BIOSCIENCE INCORPORATION LIMITED
    Inventors: Joseph Wing On TAM, Joseph Kwok Fai CHOW, Rhys Cheuk Yu CHAN
  • Publication number: 20050078236
    Abstract: A liquid crystal display device such as a clock which is battery operated has enhanced color for its pixels under ambient light by the use of a fluorescent layer on the reflective backing of the display.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2003
    Publication date: April 14, 2005
    Inventor: Joseph Kwok
  • Patent number: D331017
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 1990
    Date of Patent: November 17, 1992
    Assignee: Hop Hing Oil Pty. Ltd.
    Inventor: Joseph Kwok-Yuen Chan