Patents by Inventor Lawrence R. Shea

Lawrence R. Shea 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).

  • Array assay devices and methods of using the same
    Patent number: 7220573
    Abstract: Array assay devices and methods for using the same in array based assays are provided. The subject devices are characterized by having a base dimensioned to hold a substrate having at least one array, a cover dimensioned to cover the substrate and a snap-fit for holding the cover and the base together to enclose a space between the base and the cover. The subject invention also includes methods for performing an array assay. In the subject methods, a subject device is provided and a substrate having at least one array is positioned on the base. The snap-fit is engaged to hold the cover and the base together to enclose a space between the base and the cover. Next, a sample is contacted with the at least one array and an array assay is performed. The subject invention also includes kits which include the subject devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2007
    Assignee: Agilent Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Lawrence R. Shea, Douglas G. Summers, Richard O. Hilson
  • Array assay devices and methods of using the same
    Publication number: 20030235825
    Abstract: Array assay devices and methods for using the same in array based assays are provided. The subject devices are characterized by having a base dimensioned to hold a substrate having at least one array, a cover dimensioned to cover the substrate and a snap-fit for holding the cover and the base together to enclose a space between the base and the cover. The subject invention also includes methods for performing an array assay. In the subject methods, a subject device is provided and a substrate having at least one array is positioned on the base. The snap-fit is engaged to hold the cover and the base together to enclose a space between the base and the cover. Next, a sample is contacted with the at least one array and an array assay is performed. The subject invention also includes kits which include the subject devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2002
    Publication date: December 25, 2003
    Inventors: Lawrence R. Shea, Douglas G. Summers, Richard O. Hilson