Patents by Inventor Lucy Jane Ryan

Lucy Jane Ryan 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).

  • Electrophoresis separation and treatment of samples
    Patent number: 6800184
    Abstract: A system for separating biomolecules by electrophoretic separation including a first separation barrier having a defined molecular mass cut-off disposed in the first electric field area, a first restriction barrier disposed between a first cathode zone and a first separation barrier so as to define a first interstitial volume therebetween, a second restriction barrier disposed between the first anode zone and the first separation barrier so as to define a second interstitial volume therebetween, and a pumping means to provide a sample constituent in a selected one of the first interstitial and second interstitial volumes wherein upon application of the first voltage potential, a selected separation product is removed from the sample constituent through the first separation barrier and provided to the other of the first and second interstitial volumes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2004
    Assignee: Gradipore, Limited
    Inventors: Brendon Francis Conlan, Andrew Mark Gilbert, Chenicheri Hariharan Nair, Lucy Jane Ryan, Dennis Brian Rylatt, Theresa Marie Thomas
  • Separation of micromolecules
    Patent number: 6660150
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for the separation of molecules having a molecular mass from about 200 to 5000 Da, particularly micromolecules having a molecular mass of less than 5000 Dalton. The apparatus contains an anode, a cathode disposed between the anode and the separation membrane that defines a first interstitial volume therebetween. A first restriction membrane disposed between the anode and the separation membrane defines a second interstitial volume therebetween. Upon application of the voltage potential, a selected separation product is removed from the sample constituent through the separation membrane, and provided to the other of the first and second interstitial volumes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2003
    Assignee: Gradipore Limited
    Inventors: Brendon Francis Conlan, Andrew Mark Gilbert, Lucy Jane Ryan, Chenicheri Hariharan Nair
  • Separation of components from milk sources
    Publication number: 20030047455
    Abstract: The claims describe methods and apparatus for obtaining a target component from a milk source using a membrane-based electrophoresis separation system. They may also be used in conjunction with or as a substitute for one or more steps in a conventional purification scheme for obtaining target component from a milk source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2002
    Publication date: March 13, 2003
    Applicant: Gradipore Limited
    Inventors: Lucy Jane Ryan, Stewart Andrew Smith, Elizabeth Jean Seabrook, Philip John Roeth
  • Separation of micromolecules
    Publication number: 20030029725
    Abstract: This invention is directed to an apparatus and method for the separation of molecules, particularly micromolecules having a molecular mass of less than 5000 Dalton.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2002
    Publication date: February 13, 2003
    Inventors: Brendon Francis Conlan, Andrew Mark Gilbert, Lucy Jane Ryan, Chenicheri Hariharan Nair
  • Separation of micromolecules
    Publication number: 20020148730
    Abstract: This invention is directed to an apparatus and method for the separation of molecules, particularly micromolecules having a molecular mass of less than 5000 Dalton.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2001
    Publication date: October 17, 2002
    Inventors: Brendon Francis Conlan, Andrew Mark Gilbert, Lucy Jane Ryan, Chenicheri Hariharan Nair
  • Electrophoresis separation and treatment of samples
    Publication number: 20010053537
    Abstract: A system for separating small macromolecules by electrophoresis, the system comprising:
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2001
    Publication date: December 20, 2001
    Inventors: Brendon Francis Conlan, Andrew Mark Gilbert, Chenicheri Hariharan Nair, Lucy Jane Ryan, Dennis Brian Rylatt, Theresa Marie Thomas