Patents by Inventor Leo Lai Chan

Leo Lai Chan 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).

  • Biomarkers for toxic algae
    Patent number: 7993823
    Abstract: The present invention is directed toward biomarkers that identify characteristics of algae. The invention is further directed toward biomarkers that serve to identify algae species and strains of algae species as well as detect the presence of algal toxins. Additional embodiments feature methods utilizing algal biomarkers and polypeptides that can serve as biomarkers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2011
    Assignee: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
    Inventors: Samuel Chun-Lap Lo, Leo Lai Chan, Ivor John Hodgkiss
  • Biomarkers for toxic algae
    Patent number: 7927788
    Abstract: The present invention is directed toward biomarkers that identify characteristics of algae. The invention is further directed toward biomarkers that serve to identify algae species and strains of algae species as well as detect the presence of algal toxins. Additional embodiments feature methods utilizing algal biomarkers and polypeptides that can serve as biomarkers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2011
    Assignee: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
    Inventors: Samuel Chun-Lap Lo, Leo Lai Chan, Ivor John Hodgkiss
  • Biomarkers for toxic algae
    Patent number: 7714117
    Abstract: The present invention is directed toward biomarkers that identify characteristics of algae. The invention is further directed toward biomarkers that serve to identify algae species and strains of algae species as well as detect the presence of algal toxins. Additional embodiments feature methods utilizing algal biomarkers and polypeptides that can serve as biomarkers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2010
    Assignee: Hong Kong Polytechnic University
    Inventors: Samuel Chun-Lap Lo, Leo Lai Chan, Ivor John Hodgkiss
  • Biomarkers for toxic algae
    Publication number: 20090220947
    Abstract: The present invention is directed toward biomarkers that identify characteristics of algae. The invention is further directed toward biomarkers that serve to identify algae species and strains of algae species as well as detect the presence of algal toxins. Additional embodiments feature methods utilizing algal biomarkers and polypeptides that can serve as biomarkers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2007
    Publication date: September 3, 2009
    Applicant: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
    Inventors: Samuel Chun-Lap Lo, Leo Lai Chan, Ivor John Hodgkiss
  • Biomarkers for toxic algae
    Publication number: 20090118472
    Abstract: The present invention is directed toward biomarkers that identify characteristics of algae. The invention is further directed toward biomarkers that serve to identify algae species and strains of algae species as well as detect the presence of algal toxins. Additional embodiments feature methods utilizing algal biomarkers and polypeptides that can serve as biomarkers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2007
    Publication date: May 7, 2009
    Applicant: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
    Inventors: Samuel Chun-Lap Lo, Leo Lai Chan, Ivor John Hodgkiss
  • Biomarkers For Toxic Algae
    Publication number: 20090099349
    Abstract: The present invention is directed toward biomarkers that identify characteristics of algae. The invention is further directed toward biomarkers that serve to identify algae species and strains of algae species as well as detect the presence of algal toxins. Additional embodiments feature methods utilizing algal biomarkers and polypeptides that can serve as biomarkers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2008
    Publication date: April 16, 2009
    Applicant: THE HONG KONG POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Samuel Chun-Lap Lo, Leo Lai Chan, Ivor John Hodgkiss
  • BIOMARKERS FOR TOXIC ALGAE
    Publication number: 20080248482
    Abstract: The present invention is directed toward biomarkers that identify characteristics of algae. The invention is further directed toward biomarkers that serve to identify algae species and strains of algae species as well as detect the presence of algal toxins. Additional embodiments feature methods utilizing algal biomarkers and polypeptides that can serve as biomarkers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2008
    Publication date: October 9, 2008
    Inventors: Samuel Chun-Lap Lo, Leo Lai Chan, Ivor John Hodgkiss
  • Biomarkers for toxic algae
    Patent number: 7425412
    Abstract: The present invention is directed toward biomarkers that identify characteristics of algae. The invention is further directed toward biomarkers that serve to identify algae species and strains of algae species as well as detect the presence of algal toxins. Additional embodiments feature methods utilizing algal biomarkers and polypeptides that can serve as biomarkers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2008
    Assignee: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
    Inventors: Samuel Chun-Lap Lo, Leo Lai Chan, Ivor John Hodgkiss
  • Biomarkers for toxic algae
    Patent number: 7109297
    Abstract: The present invention is directed toward biomarkers that identify characteristics of algae. The invention is further directed toward biomarkers that serve to identify algae species and strains of algae species as well as detect the presence of algal toxins. Additional embodiments feature methods utilizing algal biomarkers and polypeptides that can serve as biomarkers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2006
    Assignee: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
    Inventors: Samuel Chun-Lap Lo, Leo Lai Chan, Ivor John Hodgkiss