Patents by Inventor Murali D. Bandla

Murali D. Bandla 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).

  • Immunoassay and method of use
    Publication number: 20100041070
    Abstract: A method for performing an immunoassay is described. The method is particularly useful for detecting extracellular polysaccharide (EPS) and/or lipopolysaccharide (LPS) producing microorganisms. The method is particularly useful for detecting microorganisms which produce extracellular polysaccharides (EPS) also known as exocellular polysaccharides, capsule, and/or lipopolysaccharides (LPS). In a preferred method for detecting microorganisms which produce EPS, LPS, or both, the EPS and/or LPS is extracted from a sample with cetyltrimethylammonium bromide (CTAB) to produce molecular aggregates which are then preferentially bound to colored polystyrene latex particles over other components in the sample, and the bound EPS and/or LPS detected using a lateral flow immunoassay apparatus which has immobilized thereon antibodies specific for the EPS and/or LPS. The method can also be used to detect particular viruses, for example viruses of the potyviridae or tobamoviridae group.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2009
    Publication date: February 18, 2010
    Applicant: Agdia, Inc.
    Inventors: Murali D. Bandla, Matthew R. Chambers, Chester L. Sutula
  • Immunoassay and method of use
    Patent number: 7585641
    Abstract: A method for performing an immunoassay is described. The method is particularly useful for detecting extracellular polysaccharide (EPS) and/or lipopolysaccharide (LPS) producing microorganisms. The method is particularly useful for detecting microorganisms which produce extracellular polysaccharides (EPS) also known as exocellular polysaccharides, capsule, and/or lipopolysaccharides (LPS). In a preferred method for detecting microorganisms which produce EPS, LPS, or both, the EPS and/or LPS is extracted from a sample with cetyltrimethylammonium bromide (CTAB) to produce molecular aggregates which are then preferentially bound to colored polystyrene latex particles over other components in the sample, and the bound EPS and/or LPS detected using a lateral flow immunoassay apparatus which has immobilized thereon antibodies specific for the EPS and/or LPS. The method can also be used to detect particular viruses, for example viruses of the potyviridae or tobamoviridae group.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2009
    Assignee: Agdia, Inc.
    Inventors: Murali D. Bandla, Matthew R. Chambers, Chester L. Sutula
  • Multiplex enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay for detecting multiple analytes
    Publication number: 20040241776
    Abstract: A multiplex enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) using chromogenic substrates for detecting multiple analytes is described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2004
    Publication date: December 2, 2004
    Applicant: Agdia, Inc.
    Inventors: Rebecca L. Geister, Murali D. Bandla, Chester L. Sutula
  • Immunoassay and method of use
    Publication number: 20040142398
    Abstract: A method for performing an immunoassay is described. The method is particularly useful for detecting extracellular polysaccharide (EPS) and/or lipopolysaccharide (LPS) producing microorganisms. The method is particularly useful for detecting microorganisms which produce extracellular polysaccharides (EPS) also known as exocellular polysaccharides, capsule, and/or lipopolysaccharides (LPS). In a preferred method for detecting microorganisms which produce EPS, LPS, or both, the EPS and/or LPS is extracted from a sample with cetyltrimethylammonium bromide (CTAB) to produce molecular aggregates which are then preferentially bound to colored polystyrene latex particles over other components in the sample, and the bound EPS and/or LPS detected using a lateral flow immunoassay apparatus which has immobilized thereon antibodies specific for the EPS and/or LPS. The method can also be used to detect particular viruses, for example viruses of the potyviridae or tobamoviridae group.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2003
    Publication date: July 22, 2004
    Applicant: Agdia, Inc.
    Inventors: Murali D. Bandla, Matthew R. Chambers, Chester L. Sutula