Patents by Inventor Mark S. Mastandra

Mark S. Mastandra 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).

  • Self-assembled molecular films incorporating a ligand
    Patent number: 5510481
    Abstract: Functionalized monomers are presented which can be used in the fabrication of molecular films for controlling adhesion, detection of receptor-ligand binding and enzymatic reactions; new coatings for lithography; and for semiconductor materials. The monomers are a combination of a ligand, a linker, optionally including a polymerizable group, and a surface attachment group. The processes and an apparatus for making films from these monomers, as well as methods of using the films are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 1993
    Date of Patent: April 23, 1996
    Assignee: The Regents, University of California
    Inventors: Mark D. Bednarski, Troy E. Wilson, Mark S. Mastandra