Patents by Inventor Martha M. Vestling

Martha M. Vestling 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).

  • COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR THE DISRUPTION OF MYCOBACTERIUM BIOFILM
    Publication number: 20130245116
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods and compositions for the disruption of biofilms produced by Mycobacterium. Methods and compositions related to the prevention and treatment of Mycobacterium infections in which biofilm formation is implicated are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2012
    Publication date: September 19, 2013
    Inventors: Kuni Takayama, Soofia Siddiqui, Martha M. Vestling
  • Deposition of samples and sample matrix for enhancing the sensitivity of matrix assisted laser desorption/ionization mass spectrometry
    Patent number: 7095018
    Abstract: The present invention relates to small sample spots for MALDI targets and methods for producing the same. The sample spots are composed of a layer of matrix material and a layer of analyte. In some instances, the samples spots have diameters of no more than 50 micrometers or even smaller. The sample spots are deposited onto a MALDI target substrate using ultrasonic deposition from a nozzle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2006
    Assignee: Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation
    Inventors: David M. Barnes, Bradley J. Larson, Max G. Lagally, Martha M. Vestling