Patents by Inventor Lorraine S. Bautista

Lorraine S. Bautista 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).

  • Direct stain specific binding assays for microorganisms
    Patent number: 5741662
    Abstract: The present invention provides specific binding solid phase assay methods and kits for the detection of the presence or absence of a microorganism by directly staining the microorganism and specifically capturing the stained microorganism on a solid support. The methods find particular utility in the detection of Candida. The methods may simultaneously detect the presence or absence of multiple microorganisms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 21, 1998
    Assignee: Quidel Corporation
    Inventors: Randall D. Madsen, Lorraine S. Bautista, Jan W. Pawlak, Allan D. Pronovost