Patents by Inventor Lawrence N. Amankwa

Lawrence N. Amankwa 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).

  • Devices and methods for characterizing proteins and peptides
    Patent number: 5856082
    Abstract: The present invention provides analytical devices for the characterization of the primary structure of proteins and peptides, comprising a microenzyme reactor, a separation device, an interface between the microenzyme reactor and the separation device, a mass spectrometer, and an interface between the separation device and the mass spectrometer. Also provided are methods for characterizing a protein or peptide utilizing such devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 1994
    Date of Patent: January 5, 1999
    Assignee: University of British Columbia
    Inventors: Rudolf H. Aebersold, Lawrence N. Amankwa