Patents by Inventor Michael M. A. Sekar

Michael M. A. Sekar 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).

  • Fluorescence polarization assay
    Patent number: 7217518
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for detecting the presence of one or more analytes of interest in a sample by measuring changes in fluorescence anisotropy as a result of binding of the analytes to specific aptamers. The aptamers are immobilized on a solid support and may be in the form of an array.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2007
    Assignee: Applera Corporation
    Inventors: Michael M. A. Sekar, I. Lawrence Greenfield