Patents by Inventor Kevin Croker

Kevin Croker 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).

  • Nanoparticle composite-coated glass microspheres for use in bioassays
    Publication number: 20070117224
    Abstract: A microsphere for use in a bioassay comprising a glass core coated with a nanoparticle composite comprising a bioactive probe is provided. The nanoparticle composite coating enhances the density of bioprobe loading on the surface of the microspheres, resulting in enhanced dynamic range and sensitivity in bioassays. The particle may be used in detection systems where resonant light scattering properties of the particle are useful.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2005
    Publication date: May 24, 2007
    Inventors: Kevin Croker, Michael Damore, Kostantinos Kourtakis, Michael Perry, James Prober, Paul Stull
  • Sol-gel coated glass microspheres for use in bioassay
    Publication number: 20070117089
    Abstract: A microsphere for use in a bioassay comprising a glass core coated with a sol-gel comprising a bioactive probe is provided. The sol-gel coating enhances the density of bioprobe loading on the surface of the microspheres, resulting in enhanced dynamic range and sensitivity in bioassays. The particle may be used in detection systems where resonant light scattering properties of the particle are useful.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2005
    Publication date: May 24, 2007
    Inventors: Kevin Croker, Michael Damore, Kostantinos Kourtakis, Michael Perry, James Prober, Paul Stull
  • Gel pad arrays and methods and systems for making them
    Publication number: 20040253613
    Abstract: Gel pads and gel pad arrays, and methods for making and using them, are disclosed. The gel pads preferably comprise an intelligent gel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2004
    Publication date: December 16, 2004
    Inventors: Seth Taylor, Kevin Croker, Shane Weber
  • Gel pad arrays and methods and systems for making them
    Patent number: 6682893
    Abstract: Gel pads and gel pad arrays, and methods for making and using them, are disclosed. The gel pads preferably comprise an intelligent gel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2004
    Inventors: Seth Taylor, Kevin Croker, Shane Weber
  • Gel pad arrays and methods and systems for making them
    Publication number: 20020001813
    Abstract: Gel pads and gel pad arrays, and methods for making and using them, are disclosed. The gel pads preferably comprise an intelligent gel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2001
    Publication date: January 3, 2002
    Inventors: Seth Taylor, Kevin Croker, Shane Weber