Patents by Inventor Karina Shapiro

Karina Shapiro 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).

  • Cyanide-free reagent, and method for detecting hemoglobin
    Publication number: 20030044995
    Abstract: A cyanide-free reagent for detecting hemoglobin is provided. The cyanide-free reagent includes a surfactant, a cyanide-free ligand selected from a nitrate, a nitrate salt, a nitrite, a nitrite salt, and combinations thereof, and a hydrogen ion concentration sufficient to maintain the pH of the reagent below about 9. A method and a kit for detecting hemoglobin in a blood sample using the cyanide-free reagent are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2002
    Publication date: March 6, 2003
    Applicant: SIGMA-ALDRICH CO.
    Inventors: Eddine Merabet, Karina Shapiro, Melissa Cousino
  • Cyanide-free reagent, and method for detecting hemoglobin
    Publication number: 20020173043
    Abstract: A cyanide-free reagent for detecting hemoglobin is provided. The cyanide-free reagent includes a surfactant, a cyanide-free ligand selected from a nitrate, a nitrate salt, a nitrite, a nitrite salt, and combinations thereof, and a hydrogen ion concentration sufficient to maintain the pH of the reagent below about 9. A method and a kit for detecting hemoglobin in a blood sample using the cyanide-free reagent are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2001
    Publication date: November 21, 2002
    Inventors: Eddine Merabet, Karina Shapiro, Melissa Cousino