Patents by Inventor Michael Albert Shultz

Michael Albert Shultz 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).

  • Protein microarray assay imager
    Patent number: 11366061
    Abstract: An approach is described that combines distinct properties of a specialized porous nitrocellulose film (PNC) with quantum nanoparticles to create an improved assay and detection sensitivity, permitting the development of a camera-based imaging system for fluorescent detection of macromolecules in microarray format. The two properties of PNC that facilitate the approach are an extraordinarily high binding capacity and a newly observed internal scattering of light. Quantum nanoparticles complement these PNC properties by providing a higher level of emitted light than the fluorescent dyes in common microarray use. Overall, the approach allows for instrument cost savings, reduced imaging time, and the ability to remotely image.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2022
    Assignee: Grace Bio-Labs, Inc.
    Inventors: Jennipher Lyn Grudzien, Michael Albert Shultz, Florian Gene Bell, Charles M. McGrath
  • PROTEIN MICROARRAY ASSAY IMAGER
    Publication number: 20140206580
    Abstract: An approach is described that combines distinct properties of a specialized porous nitrocellulose film (PNC) with quantum nanoparticles to create an improved assay and detection sensitivity, permitting the development of a camera-based imaging system for fluorescent detection of macromolecules in microarray format. The two properties of PNC that facilitate the approach are an extraordinarily high binding capacity and a newly observed internal scattering of light. Quantum nanoparticles complement these PNC properties by providing a higher level of emitted light than the fluorescent dyes in common microarray use. Overall, the approach allows for instrument cost savings, reduced imaging time, and the ability to remotely image.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2014
    Publication date: July 24, 2014
    Applicant: Grace Bio-Labs, Inc.
    Inventors: Jennipher Lyn Grudzien, Michael Albert Shultz, Florian Gene Bell, Charles M. McGrath