Patents by Inventor Marcia Sterhan

Marcia Sterhan 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).

  • Method and diagnostic test kit for detection of anti-dsDNA antibodies
    Patent number: 5183735
    Abstract: A diagnostic element for detecting the presence of anti-dsDNA antibodies in a sample. The diagnostic element includes a support (e.g., a microcell), a coating of mBSA on the support, dsDNA antigens immobilized on the coating, and a blocking layer for blocking immobilization sites other than ones occupied by dsDNA antigens. A testing kit is also provided which includes a diagnostic element, a sample diluent, an antibody solution, and a label identifying solution.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 1990
    Date of Patent: February 2, 1993
    Assignee: Reaads Medical Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Luis R. Lopez, Marcia Sterhan