Patents by Inventor Robert M. Worden

Robert M. Worden 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).

  • Publication number: 20170299581
    Abstract: Devices, assays and methods for detecting analytes in a sample are provided. Biosensor devices include a biosensor interface that includes enzyme-conjugated molecules, antibodies and an enzyme driven redox cycle coupled to an electrically conductive electrode for signal amplification. The biosensor devices are easily adaptable to a variety of assay formats, a variety of target analytes and provide real-time measurements combined with high sensitivity and high specificity for the analyte.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2016
    Publication date: October 19, 2017
    Inventors: Robert M. WORDEN, Paul S. SATOH
  • Patent number: 8623196
    Abstract: The present invention provides compositions, devices and methods for detecting esterase activity. The present invention also provides devices and methods of detecting esterase inhibitors, for example, organophosphates. In particular, the present invention provides a biosensor comprising Neuropathy Target Esterase (NTE) polypeptides. Further, the present invention relates to medicine, industrial chemistry, agriculture, and homeland security.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2014
    Assignees: Michigan State University, The Regents of the University of Michigan
    Inventors: Neeraj Kohli, Devesh Srivastava, Rudy J. Richardson, Jun Sun, Ilsoon Lee, Robert M. Worden
  • Patent number: 8435773
    Abstract: A chemical composite useful for preparing a bioelectronic device includes a biologically active compound, such as an enzyme, that is bound directly or indirectly to a polyelectrolyte, which can be reversibly coupled to a chemically treated electrically conductive substrate by electrostatic forces to provide biomimetic sensors, catalyst systems, and other devices having an electrode that can be regenerated and reused. Required or desired cofactors, mediators or the like may be incorporated into the devices, typically by bonding them to the treated substrate and/or the polyelectrolyte.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2013
    Assignee: Board of Trustees of Michigan State University
    Inventors: Robert M. Worden, Robert Y. Ofoli, Brian L. Hassler, Neeraj Kohli, Ilsoon Lee
  • Publication number: 20120160708
    Abstract: The present invention provides compositions, devices and methods for detecting esterase activity. The present invention also provides devices and methods of detecting esterase inhibitors, for example, organophosphates. In particular, the present invention provides a biosensor comprising Neuropathy Target Esterase (NTE) polypeptides. Further, the present invention relates to medicine, industrial chemistry, agriculture, and homeland security.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2008
    Publication date: June 28, 2012
    Inventors: Neeraj Kohli, Devesh Srivastava, Rudy J. Richardson, Jun Sun, Ilsoon Lee, Robert M. Worden
  • Publication number: 20100314248
    Abstract: An inexpensive, easily renewable bioelectronic device useful for bioreactors, biosensors, and biofuel cells includes an electrically conductive carbon electrode and a bioelectronic interface bonded to a surface of the electrically conductive carbon electrode, wherein the bioelectronic interface includes catalytically active material that is electrostatically bound directly or indirectly to the electrically conductive carbon electrode to facilitate easy removal upon a change in pH, thereby allowing easy regeneration of the bioelectronic interface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2010
    Publication date: December 16, 2010
    Inventors: Robert M. Worden, Brian L. Hassler, Lawrence T. Drzal, Ilsoon Lee
  • Publication number: 20090130698
    Abstract: A chemical composite useful for preparing a bioelectronic device includes a biologically active compound, such as an enzyme, that is bound directly or indirectly to a polyelectrolye, which can be reversibly coupled to a chemically treated electrically conductive substrate by electrostatic forces to provide biomimetic sensors, catalyst systems, and other devices having an electrode that can be regenerated and reused. Required or desired cofactors, mediators or the like may be incorporated into the devices, typically by bonding them to the treated substrate and/or the polyelectrolyte.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2006
    Publication date: May 21, 2009
    Inventors: Robert M. Worden, Robert Y. Ofoli, Brian L. Hassler, Neeraj Kohli, Ilsoon Lee