Patents by Inventor Robert J Lipert
Robert J Lipert 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).
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Publication number: 20110070662Abstract: The present invention provides a new class of Raman-active reagents for use in biological and other applications, as well as methods and kits for their use and manufacture. Each reagent includes a Raman-active reporter molecule, a binding molecule, and a surface enhancing particle capable of causing surface enhanced Raman scattering (SERS). The Raman-active reporter molecule and the binding molecule are affixed to the particle to give both a strong SERS signal and to provide biological functionality, i.e. antigen or drug recognition. The Raman-active reagents can function as an alternative to fluorescence-labeled reagents, with advantages in detection including signal stability, sensitivity, and the ability to simultaneously detect several biological materials. The Raman-active reagents also have a wide range of applications, especially in clinical fields (e.g., immunoassays, imaging, and drug screening).Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2010Publication date: March 24, 2011Applicant: IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY RESEARCH FOUNDATION, INC.Inventors: Marc D. Porter, Jing Ni, Robert J. Lipert, G. Brent Dawson
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Publication number: 20110070661Abstract: The present invention provides a new class of Raman-active reagents for use in biological and other applications, as well as methods and kits for their use and manufacture. Each reagent includes a Raman-active reporter molecule, a binding molecule, and a surface enhancing particle capable of causing surface enhanced Raman scattering (SERS). The Raman-active reporter molecule and the binding molecule are affixed to the particle to give both a strong SERS signal and to provide biological functionality, i.e. antigen or drug recognition. The Raman-active reagents can function as an alternative to fluorescence-labeled reagents, with advantages in detection including signal stability, sensitivity, and the ability to simultaneously detect several biological materials. The Raman-active reagents also have a wide range of applications, especially in clinical fields (e.g., immunoassays, imaging, and drug screening).Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2010Publication date: March 24, 2011Applicant: IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY RESEARCH FOUNDATION, INC.Inventors: MARC D. PORTER, JING NI, ROBERT J. LIPERT, G. BRENT DAWSON
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Patent number: 7829348Abstract: The present invention provides a new class of Raman-active reagents for use in biological and other applications, as well as methods and kits for their use and manufacture. Each reagent includes a Raman-active reporter molecule, a binding molecule, and a surface enhancing particle capable of causing surface enhanced Raman scattering (SERS). The Raman-active reporter molecule and the binding molecule are affixed to the particle to give both a strong SERS signal and to provide biological functionality, i.e. antigen or drug recognition. The Raman-active reagents can function as an alternative to fluorescence-labeled reagents, with advantages in detection including signal stability, sensitivity, and the ability to simultaneously detect several biological materials. The Raman-active reagents also have a wide range of applications, especially in clinical fields (e.g., immunoassays, imaging, and drug screening).Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2004Date of Patent: November 9, 2010Assignee: Iowa State University Research Foundation, Inc.Inventors: Marc D. Porter, Jing Ni, Robert J. Lipert, G. Brent Dawson
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Patent number: 7824926Abstract: The present invention provides a new class of Raman-active reagents for use in biological and other applications, as well as methods and kits for their use and manufacture. Each reagent includes a Raman-active reporter molecule, a binding molecule, and a surface enhancing particle capable of causing surface enhanced Raman scattering (SERS). The Raman-active reporter molecule and the binding molecule are affixed to the particle to give both a strong SERS signal and to provide biological functionality, i.e. antigen or drug recognition. The Raman-active reagents can function as an alternative to fluorescence-labeled reagents, with advantages in detection including signal stability, sensitivity, and the ability to simultaneously detect several biological materials. The Raman-active reagents also have a wide range of applications, especially in clinical fields (e.g., immunoassays, imaging, and drug screening).Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2001Date of Patent: November 2, 2010Assignee: Iowa State University Research Foundation, Inc.Inventors: Marc D. Porter, Jing Ni, Robert J. Lipert, G. Brent Dawson
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Patent number: 7604953Abstract: A process of detection of the causative agent of Johne's disease (Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis) (MAP) by detecting shedding of surface protein of MAP. A preferred way is use of surface enhanced Raman Spectroscopy. The system of detecting MAP shedding of protein provides early detection and diagnosis, and therefore allows early treatment for Johne's disease in ruminant animals.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2008Date of Patent: October 20, 2009Assignees: Iowa State University Research Foundation, Inc., The United States of America as represented by the Department of Agriculture/Cooperative State Research Education and Extension Service (USDA/CSREES)Inventors: Marc D. Porter, Betsy Jean Yakes, Robert J. Lipert, John P. Bannantine
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Publication number: 20090017562Abstract: Raman Active Reagents (ERLs) are developed which use a nanoparticle substrate substantially covered with a mixed monolayer derived from a Raman active reporter molecule and an analyte binding molecule that both bind to the surface of the nanoparticle and thereby avoid the necessity for separate synthesis of a bifunctional linker molecule in making the ERL.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2008Publication date: January 15, 2009Applicant: IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY RESEARCH FOUNDATION, INC.Inventors: Marc D. Porter, Hye-Young Park, Robert J. Lipert
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Publication number: 20090017480Abstract: A process of detection of the causative agent of Johne's disease (Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis) (MAP) by detecting shedding of surface protein of MAP. A preferred way is use of surface enhanced Raman Spectroscopy. The system of detecting MAP shedding of protein provides early detection and diagnosis, and therefore allows early treatment for Johne's disease in ruminant animals.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2008Publication date: January 15, 2009Inventors: MARC D. PORTER, BETSY JEAN YAKES, ROBERT J. LIPERT, JOHN P. BANNANTINE
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Patent number: 7473529Abstract: A system and method for detecting a detectably labeled cell or component thereof in a sample comprising one or more cells or components thereof, at least one cell or component thereof of which is detectably labeled with at least two detectable labels. In one embodiment, the method comprises: (i) introducing the sample into one or more flow cells of a flow cytometer, (ii) irradiating the sample with one or more light sources that are absorbed by the at least two detectable labels, the absorption of which is to be detected, and (iii) detecting simultaneously the absorption of light by the at least two detectable labels on the detectably labeled cell or component thereof with an array of photomultiplier tubes, which are operably linked to two or more filters that selectively transmit detectable emissions from the at least two detectable labels.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2005Date of Patent: January 6, 2009Assignee: Iowa State University Research Foundation, Inc.Inventors: Marc D. Porter, Robert J. Lipert, Robert T. Doyle, Desiree S. Grubisha, Salma Rahman
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Publication number: 20080199880Abstract: An improvement in heterogeneous immunoassays to significantly reduce assay time, from as much as 50% up to 90% of what used to be typical assay times. The improvement involves rotating the captured substrate during incubation times for antigen capture and during incubation times for sample labeling.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 21, 2007Publication date: August 21, 2008Inventors: MARC D. PORTER, JEREMY D. DRISKELL, ROBERT J. LIPERT
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Patent number: 7179383Abstract: Method and apparatus for manipulating and monitoring analyte flowing in fluid streams. A giant magnetoresistive sensor has an array of sensing elements that produce electrical output signals which vary in dependence on changes in the magnetic field proximate the sensing elements. The analyte is included in a stream, such that the stream has a magnetic property which is dependent on the concentration and distribution on the analyte therein. The stream is flowed past the giant magnetoresistive sensor and in sufficiently close proximity to cause the magnetic properties of the stream to produce electrical output signals. The electrical output signals are monitored as an indicator of analyte concentration or distribution in the stream flowing past the GMR sensor. Changes in the magnetic field produced by the background stream are introduced by analyte molecules, whose presence in the flow past the GMR will effect the output reading.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2004Date of Patent: February 20, 2007Assignee: Iowa State University Research FoundationInventors: Marc D Porter, Jing Ni, G Brent Dawson, Ruth Shinar, Robert J Lipert, Michael C Granger, Mark Tondra
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Patent number: 6736978Abstract: Method and apparatus for manipulating and monitoring analyte flowing in fluid streams. A giant magnetoresistive sensor has an array of sensing elements that produce electrical output signals which vary in dependence on changes in the magnetic field proximate the sensing elements. The analyte is included in a stream, such that the stream has a magnetic property which is dependent on the concentration and distribution on the analyte therein. The stream is flowed past the giant magnetoresistive sensor and in sufficiently close proximity to cause the magnetic properties of the stream to produce electrical output signals. The electrical output signals are monitored as an indicator of analyte concentration or distribution in the stream flowing past the GMR sensor. Changes in the magnetic field produced by the background stream are introduced by analyte molecules, whose presence in the flow past the GMR will effect the output reading.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2001Date of Patent: May 18, 2004Assignee: Iowa State University Research Foundation, Inc.Inventors: Marc D. Porter, Jing Ni, G. Brent Dawson, Ruth Shinar, Robert J. Lipert, Michael C. Granger, Mark Tondra