Patents by Inventor Nelli I. Taranenko

Nelli I. Taranenko 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).

  • Method and apparatus for processing of biological samples for mass spectrometry analysis
    Patent number: 7858392
    Abstract: A system and corresponding method for processing of biological samples prior to spectroscopy analysis. The system includes a support for an organic sample, a solution applicator configured to apply a solution for extraction of at least one biomarker protein from the organic sample. The system includes a digester-medium applicator configured to apply to the organic sample a digesting medium capable of at least partial digestion of the biomarker proteins into peptides. The system includes a heating device configured to heat at least one of the organic sample, the solution, the digesting medium, and the biomarker proteins to a temperature above room temperature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2010
    Assignee: Science and Engineering Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Nelli I. Taranenko, Berk Oktem, Appavu K. Sundaram, Vladimir M. Doroshenko
  • On-probe sample cleanup system and method for MALDI analysis
    Patent number: 7485855
    Abstract: A system and method for cleanup of biological samples from contaminants prior to spectroscopy analysis. The system includes a support configured to hold a sample including a liquid having at least one group of biological molecules with a surface of the support binding the molecules at a surface tension angle to the liquid of less than 180 degrees. The system includes an evaporator configured to evaporate liquid from the support, a solvent applicator configured to apply a solvent for dissolution of the contaminants in the sample, and a solvent removal device configured to remove applied solvent from the sample and thereby at least partially remove the contaminants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2009
    Assignee: Science and Engineering Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Appavu K. Sundaram, Nelli I. Taranenko, Vladimir M. Doroshenko
  • ON-PROBE SAMPLE CLEANUP SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MALDI ANALYSIS
    Publication number: 20090001263
    Abstract: A system and method for cleanup of biological samples from contaminants prior to spectroscopy analysis. The system includes a support configured to hold a sample including a liquid having at least one group of biological molecules with a surface of the support binding the molecules at a surface tension angle to the liquid of less than 180 degrees. The system includes an evaporator configured to evaporate liquid from the support, a solvent applicator configured to apply a solvent for dissolution of the contaminants in the sample, and a solvent removal device configured to remove applied solvent from the sample and thereby at least partially remove the contaminants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2006
    Publication date: January 1, 2009
    Applicant: Science & Engineering Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Appavu K. Sundaram, Nelli I. Taranenko, Vladimir M. Doroshenko
  • Method and apparatus for processing of biological samples for mass spectrometry analysis
    Publication number: 20070275478
    Abstract: A system and corresponding method for processing of biological samples prior to spectroscopy analysis. The system includes a support for an organic sample, a solution applicator configured to apply a solution for extraction of at least one biomarker protein from the organic sample. The system includes a digester-medium applicator configured to apply to the organic sample a digesting medium capable of at least partial digestion of the biomarker proteins into peptides. The system includes a heating device configured to heat at least one of the organic sample, the solution, the digesting medium, and the biomarker proteins to a temperature above room temperature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2006
    Publication date: November 29, 2007
    Applicant: Science & Engineering Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Nelli I. Taranenko, Berk Oktem, Appavu K. Sundaram, Vladimir M. Doroshenko