Patents by Inventor Keith W. MacRenaris

Keith W. MacRenaris 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).

  • Bacteria-targeted magnetic resonance contrast agents
    Patent number: 9566355
    Abstract: The present invention relates to bacteria-targeted contrast agents for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). In particular, the present invention relates to bacteria targeted MRI contrast agents that can be used to detect bacteria in vivo or in vitro. In certain embodiments, the contrast agents comprise a metal chelate conjugated to at least two Zn-dipicolylamine groups.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2017
    Assignee: Northwestern University
    Inventors: Lauren M. Matosziuk, Allison S. Harney, Keith W. MacRenaris, Thomas J. Meade
  • BACTERIA-TARGETED MAGNETIC RESONANCE CONTRAST AGENTS
    Publication number: 20140271490
    Abstract: The present invention relates to bacteria-targeted contrast agents for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). In particular, the present invention relates to bacteria targeted MRI contrast agents that can be used to detect bacteria in vivo or in vitro. In certain embodiments, the contrast agents comprise a metal chelate conjugated to at least two Zn-dipicolylamine groups.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Northwestern University
    Inventors: Lauren M. Matosziuk, Allison S. Harney, Keith W. MacRenaris, Thomas J. Meade