Patents by Inventor Paul E. Diggins

Paul E. Diggins 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).

  • Surface mediated self-assembly of nanoparticles
    Patent number: 8288169
    Abstract: Materials and methods for surface mediated self-assembly of nanoparticles for the isolation of biomolecules is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2012
    Assignee: Argylla Technologies
    Inventors: Joseph G. Utermohlen, Michael E. Hogan, Paul E. Diggins
  • Isolation of Biomolecules from Biological Samples
    Publication number: 20120003710
    Abstract: Nanoparticles for use in the collection, concentration, isolation and storage of biomolecules from biological samples are provided. More specifically, nanoparticles used to isolate biomolecules, including nucleic acids and proteins, cells, cell fragments, bacteria, and viruses from biological samples such as urine, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), mouthwash samples, and amniotic fluid are provided. Kits for using nanoparticles for the isolation of biomolecules are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2011
    Publication date: January 5, 2012
    Inventors: Barbara Dawn Leinweber, Paul E. Diggins
  • SURFACE MEDIATED SELF-ASSEMBLY OF NANOPARTICLES
    Publication number: 20090182120
    Abstract: Materials and methods for surface mediated self assembly of nanoparticles for the isolation of biomolecules is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2008
    Publication date: July 16, 2009
    Applicant: Argylla Technologies, LLP
    Inventors: Joseph G. Utermohlen, Michael E. Hogan, Paul E. Diggins
  • Spherical fluid bearing apparatus
    Patent number: 5137372
    Abstract: The apparatus comprises at least one spherically segmented bearing assembly arranged about the periphery of the device so as to maintain the center of rotation of the device within the assembly coincident with the center of mass of the device. A fluid source provides fluid to the spherically segmented bearing assemblies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 1991
    Date of Patent: August 11, 1992
    Assignee: Rockwell International Corporation
    Inventor: Paul E. Diggins