Patents by Inventor Paul A. Bertin

Paul A. Bertin 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: 8734631
    Abstract: The invention relates to novel compositions and methods for the detection of analytes using the nuclear reorganization energy, ?, of an electron transfer process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2014
    Assignee: OHMX Corporation
    Inventors: Michael Ahrens, Paul A. Bertin, Amanda Eckermann, Dimitra Georganopoulou, Harry B. Gray, Thomas J. Meade, Markus Franz Wunder
  • Publication number: 20140134658
    Abstract: The disclosure provides for methods to determine prognosis, aggressiveness, and progression of prostate cancer with the ability to differentiate between aggressive and non-aggressive prostate cancer. The method utilizes the differential enzymatic activity in patient samples, for example of enzymatically active prostate specific antigen (PSA) activity, in order to determine the aggressiveness and prognosis of prostate cancer, and monitor the progression of prostate cancer therapy. The invention also encompasses assay platforms (e.g., optical or electrochemical) that specifically detect PSA-triggered peptide cleavage events.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2013
    Publication date: May 15, 2014
    Applicants: NOTRHWESTERN UNIVERSITY, AN ILLINOIS NOT FOR PROFIT CORPORATION, OHMX CORPORATION
    Inventors: Michael J. Ahrens, Byron Anderson, Paul A. Bertin, William J. Catalona, Dimitra Georganopoulou
  • Publication number: 20140027310
    Abstract: This invention describes methods for detecting target analytes by utilizing an electroactive moiety (EAM) that functions as a substrate for a specific enzyme. If target analyte is present, a functional group is enzymatically removed from a transition metal complex resulting in quantifiable electrochemical signal at two unique potentials, Eo1 and Eo2 that is detected through a self-assembled monolayer (SAM) on an electrode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2013
    Publication date: January 30, 2014
    Inventors: Adam G. Gaustad, Michael J. Ahrens, Paul A. Bertin
  • Publication number: 20130264220
    Abstract: The disclosure also relates to novel methods for detection of biological targets using amplification steps in conjunction with conversion of functional groups attached to a transitional metal complex, resulting in quantifiable electrochemical signal at two unique potentials, E°1 and E°2.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2013
    Publication date: October 10, 2013
    Inventors: Paul A. Bertin, Michael J. Ahrens
  • Publication number: 20130236909
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to electronic methods of detecting target analytes such that upon binding of the target analyte a shift in electrochemical potential is seen. This assay relies on the use of an electroactive moiety (“EAM”) that is attached to an electrode and comprises a self-immolative moiety, whose presence gives the EAM a first E0, and whose absence, upon irreversible cleavage gives the EAM a second E0. This difference is detected, and if such change occurs, it is an indication of the presence of a target analyte.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2013
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Applicant: OHMX CORPORATION
    Inventor: Paul A. Bertin
  • Patent number: 8530170
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to electronic methods of detecting target analytes such that upon binding of the target analyte a shift in electrochemical potential is seen. This assay relies on the use of an electroactive moiety (“EAM”) that is attached to an electrode and comprises a self-immolative moiety, whose presence gives the EAM a first E0, and whose absence, upon irreversible cleavage gives the EAM a second E0. This difference is detected, and if such change occurs, it is an indication of the presence of a target analyte.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2013
    Assignee: OHMX Corporation
    Inventor: Paul A. Bertin
  • Publication number: 20120181186
    Abstract: Described are methods for detecting a target analyte in a test sample by providing a solid support comprising an electrode comprising: (i) a self-assembled monolayer (SAM), (ii) a covalently attached electroactive active moiety (EAM) comprising a transition metal complex comprising a self-immolative moiety and a peroxide sensitive moiety (PSM), wherein said EAM has a first E0; then contacting the target analyte and said solid support under conditions wherein said target analyte reacts with a peroxide generating enzyme to generate peroxide and said self-immolative moiety is removed such that said EAM has a second E0 test sample; and then detecting said second E0 as an indication of the presence of said target analyte. Also provided are compositions for use in the preceding methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2012
    Publication date: July 19, 2012
    Applicant: OHMX CORPORATION
    Inventors: Paul A. Bertin, Michael J. Ahrens
  • Publication number: 20120156709
    Abstract: The invention relates to novel compositions and methods for the detection of enzymes using the nuclear reorganization energy, ?, of an electron transfer process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2012
    Publication date: June 21, 2012
    Applicant: OHMX CORPORATION
    Inventors: Paul A. Bertin, Michael Ahrens, Dimitra Georganopoulou, Harry B. Gray, Thomas J. Meade, Markus Franz Wunder
  • Publication number: 20120034638
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to the diagnosis of cancer associated with enzymatically active PSA in samples.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2011
    Publication date: February 9, 2012
    Inventors: Michael Ahrens, Byron Anderson, Paul A. Bertin, Dimitra Georganopoulou, William J. Catalona
  • Publication number: 20120012472
    Abstract: The invention relates to novel compositions of disubstituted bipyridyl osmium complexes useful for the synthesis of labeled proteins, nucleic acids, and for the modification of electrodes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2011
    Publication date: January 19, 2012
    Applicant: OHMX CORPORATION
    Inventors: Michael Ahrens, Paul A. Bertin, Harry B. Gray, Thomas J. Meade
  • Publication number: 20110033869
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to electronic methods of detecting target analytes such that upon binding of the target analyte a shift in electrochemical potential is seen. This assay relies on the use of an electroactive moiety (“EAM”) that is attached to an electrode and comprises a self-immolative moiety, whose presence gives the EAM a first E0, and whose absence, upon irreversible cleavage gives the EAM a second E0. This difference is detected, and if such change occurs, it is an indication of the presence of a target analyte.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2010
    Publication date: February 10, 2011
    Applicant: OHMx Corporation
    Inventor: Paul A. Bertin
  • Publication number: 20100003710
    Abstract: The invention relates to novel compositions and methods for the detection of enzymes using the nuclear reorganization energy, ?, of an electron transfer process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2008
    Publication date: January 7, 2010
    Applicant: OHMX CORPORATION
    Inventors: Paul A. Bertin, Michael Ahrens, Dimitra Georganopoulou, Harry B. Gray, Thomas J. Meade, Markus Franz Wunder
  • Publication number: 20090253149
    Abstract: The invention relates to novel compositions and methods for the detection of analytes using the nuclear reorganization energy, ?, of an electron transfer process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2008
    Publication date: October 8, 2009
    Applicant: OHMX CORPORATION
    Inventors: Michael Ahrens, Paul A. Bertin, Amanda Eckermann, Dimitra Georganopoulou, Harry B. Gray, Thomas J. Meade, Markus Franz Wunder