Patents by Inventor Melissa A. Nolan

Melissa A. Nolan 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).

  • Microfabricated array of iridium microdisks
    Patent number: 6527930
    Abstract: An ultramicroelectrode is disclosed which includes a) a silicon substrate; b) a silicon oxide insulating layer; c) a titanium adhesion layer; d) an iridium layer; e) a gold bond pad layer; f) a titanium adhesion layer; and g) a silicon dioxide insulating layer. In a preferred embodiment, the f) and g) layers have been partially or totally removed. Preferably, the ultramicroelectrode of the invention does not include mercury.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2003
    Assignee: Trustees of Tufts College
    Inventors: Samuel P. Kounaves, Melissa A. Nolan