Patents by Inventor Michael C. Granger

Michael C. Granger 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).

  • Patent number: 10427183
    Abstract: Discrete magnetic nanoparticles synthesized using a layer-by-layer technique are disclosed. The nanoparticles contain a magnetic core having a large magnetic moment, a plurality of layers and an exterior coating. The nanoparticles have utility in a wide range of biological and bioanalytical applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2019
    Assignee: UNIVERSITY OF UTAH RESEARCH FOUNDATION
    Inventors: Michael C. Granger, Jooneon Park, Marc D. Porter
  • Publication number: 20160211062
    Abstract: Discrete magnetic nanoparticles synthesized using a layer-by-layer technique are disclosed. The nanoparticles contain a magnetic core having a large magnetic moment, a plurality of layers and an exterior coating. The nanoparticles have utility in a wide range of biological and bioanalytical applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2016
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Inventors: Michael C. Granger, Jooneon Park, Marc D. Porter
  • Publication number: 20150338408
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to methods and apparatuses for simultaneous measurement of multiple analytes in samples. This disclosure relates to methods and apparatuses for determining the concentration of one or more analytes in a fluid sample without use of a calibrant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2013
    Publication date: November 26, 2015
    Inventors: Marc D. Porter, Michael C. Granger, Nikola Pekas
  • Patent number: 7179383
    Abstract: Method and apparatus for manipulating and monitoring analyte flowing in fluid streams. A giant magnetoresistive sensor has an array of sensing elements that produce electrical output signals which vary in dependence on changes in the magnetic field proximate the sensing elements. The analyte is included in a stream, such that the stream has a magnetic property which is dependent on the concentration and distribution on the analyte therein. The stream is flowed past the giant magnetoresistive sensor and in sufficiently close proximity to cause the magnetic properties of the stream to produce electrical output signals. The electrical output signals are monitored as an indicator of analyte concentration or distribution in the stream flowing past the GMR sensor. Changes in the magnetic field produced by the background stream are introduced by analyte molecules, whose presence in the flow past the GMR will effect the output reading.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2007
    Assignee: Iowa State University Research Foundation
    Inventors: Marc D Porter, Jing Ni, G Brent Dawson, Ruth Shinar, Robert J Lipert, Michael C Granger, Mark Tondra
  • Patent number: 6952013
    Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods that include a flow-cell that includes porous conductive material(s) that provides a working electrode(s), an inlet connected to the flow-cell to deliver a solution continuing an analyte(s), an outlet connected to the flow-cell to allow the solution to exit the flow-cell, a counter electrode positioned proximate to the outlet, and a voltage source(s) coupled to the working electrode(s) and the counter electrode. The methods can include delivering a solution containing an analyte(s) through an inlet to a flow-cell that includes porous conductive material(s) that provides a working electrode(s), connecting the flow-cell to an outlet for allowing the solution to exit the flow-cell, placing a counter-electrode proximate the outlet, and supplying a voltage from a voltage source(s) to the working electrode(s) and/or the counter-electrode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2005
    Assignees: ESA Biosciences, Inc., UT—Battelle, LLC
    Inventors: Michael C. Granger, Gary J. Van Berkel
  • Publication number: 20040245457
    Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods that include a flow-cell that includes porous conductive material(s) that provides a working electrode(s), an inlet connected to the flow-cell to deliver a solution containing an analyte(s), an outlet connected to the flow-cell to allow the solution to exit the flow-cell, a counter electrode positioned proximate to the outlet, and a voltage source(s) coupled to the working electrode(s) and the counter electrode. The methods can include delivering a solution containing an analyte(s) through an inlet to a flow-cell that includes porous conductive material(s) that provides a working electrode(s), connecting the flow-cell to an outlet for allowing the solution to exit the flow-cell, placing a counter-electrode proximate the outlet, and supplying a voltage from a voltage source(s) to the working electrode(s) and/or the counter-electrode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2004
    Publication date: December 9, 2004
    Applicant: ESA, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael C. Granger, Gary J. Van Berkel
  • Patent number: 6736978
    Abstract: Method and apparatus for manipulating and monitoring analyte flowing in fluid streams. A giant magnetoresistive sensor has an array of sensing elements that produce electrical output signals which vary in dependence on changes in the magnetic field proximate the sensing elements. The analyte is included in a stream, such that the stream has a magnetic property which is dependent on the concentration and distribution on the analyte therein. The stream is flowed past the giant magnetoresistive sensor and in sufficiently close proximity to cause the magnetic properties of the stream to produce electrical output signals. The electrical output signals are monitored as an indicator of analyte concentration or distribution in the stream flowing past the GMR sensor. Changes in the magnetic field produced by the background stream are introduced by analyte molecules, whose presence in the flow past the GMR will effect the output reading.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2004
    Assignee: Iowa State University Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Marc D. Porter, Jing Ni, G. Brent Dawson, Ruth Shinar, Robert J. Lipert, Michael C. Granger, Mark Tondra