Patents by Inventor Judith N. Burstyn

Judith N. Burstyn 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).

  • BIS(2,9-DI-TERT-BUTYL-1,10-PHENANTHROLINE)COPPER(I) COMPLEXES, METHODS OF SYNTHESIS, AND USES THEROF
    Publication number: 20080206890
    Abstract: The present invention provides homoleptic and heteroleptic copper(I) complexes having sterically demanding ligands, such as the bis(2,9-di-tert-butyl-1,10-phenanthroline)copper(I) complex and related complexes, methods of synthesis of these complexes and uses thereof. These copper(I) complexes are useful for various applications including photovoltaic cells, light-emitting electrochemical cells, and analyte sensor systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2007
    Publication date: August 28, 2008
    Applicant: WISCONSIN ALUMNI RESEARCH FOUNDATION
    Inventors: Judith N. Burstyn, Omar Green, Bhavesh A. Gandhi
  • Photoluminescent ethylene sensors
    Patent number: 7105274
    Abstract: A photoluminescent polymer/transition metal complex is disclosed which is capable of selectively binding to alkenes to thereby alter the photoluminescence of the complex. In one embodiment, a poly(vinyl phenyl ketone)/Ag(I) complex is disclosed which reversibly and selectively binds with ethylene. The disclosed photoluminescent polymer/transition metal complex can be used as part of a sensor to determine the presence and/or concentration of alkenes such as ethylene.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2006
    Assignee: Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation
    Inventors: Judith N. Burstyn, Arthur B. Ellis, Omar Green, Nickolaus A. Smith
  • Copper(II) nuclease compounds, compositions, and kits
    Patent number: 5739022
    Abstract: A method is provided for nonoxidatively cleaving the phosphorus-oxygen linkage of nucleic acids and certain anticholinesterases such as insecticides using a macrocyclic copper(II) complex. A composition suited for such cleavage is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 1994
    Date of Patent: April 14, 1998
    Assignee: Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation
    Inventors: Judith N. Burstyn, Eric L. Hegg, Kim A. Deal