Patents by Inventor Roy Chung

Roy Chung 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: 11525828
    Abstract: The technology described in this document can be embodied in a test strip for use in measuring a level of an ST2 cardiac biomarker in a blood plasma sample. The test strip includes a base, and a plurality of conjugates, wherein each conjugate includes a reporter group bound to a first antibody that binds to ST2. A conjugate pad disposed along a length of the base and is configured to hold the plurality of conjugates that bind with ST2 to produce conjugate-ST2 complexes. The conjugate pad is further configured to receive the blood plasma sample. The test strip also includes a plurality of second and third antibodies that bind to ST2, and the conjugate-ST2 complexes, respectively. The plurality of second antibodies are bound to a membrane in a test location and the plurality of third antibodies are bound to the membrane in a control location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2022
    Assignee: Critical Care Diagnostics, Inc.
    Inventors: James V. Snider, Jillian Elizabeth Bender, Shrin P. Kuo, Roy A. Chung
  • Patent number: 11340222
    Abstract: The technology described in this document can be embodied in a test strip for use in measuring a level of an ST2 cardiac biomarker in a whole blood sample. The test strip includes a base, and a plurality of conjugates, wherein each conjugate includes a reporter group bound to a first antibody that binds to ST2. A conjugate pad holds the plurality of conjugates that bind with ST2 to produce conjugate-ST2 complexes. The test strip also includes a plurality of second antibodies that bind to ST2, and a plurality of third antibodies that bind to the conjugate-ST2 complexes. The plurality of second antibodies are bound to a membrane in a test location, and the plurality of third antibodies are bound to the membrane in a control location. A plasma separation pad passes blood plasma from a whole blood sample to the conjugate pad while inhibiting other components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2022
    Assignee: Critical Care Diagnostics, Inc.
    Inventors: James V. Snider, Jillian Elizabeth Bender, Shrin P. Kuo, Roy A. Chung
  • Publication number: 20200041507
    Abstract: The technology described in this document can be embodied in a test strip for use in measuring a level of an ST2 cardiac biomarker in a whole blood sample. The test strip includes a base, and a plurality of conjugates, wherein each conjugate includes a reporter group bound to a first antibody that binds to ST2. A conjugate pad holds the plurality of conjugates that bind with ST2 to produce conjugate-ST2 complexes. The test strip also includes a plurality of second antibodies that bind to ST2, and a plurality of third antibodies that bind to the conjugate-ST2 complexes. The plurality of second antibodies are bound to a membrane in a test location, and the plurality of third antibodies are bound to the membrane in a control location. A plasma separation pad passes blood plasma from a whole blood sample to the conjugate pad while inhibiting other components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2019
    Publication date: February 6, 2020
    Inventors: James V. Snider, Jillian Elizabeth Bender, Shrin P. Kuo, Roy A. Chung
  • Publication number: 20200035357
    Abstract: The technology described in this document can be embodied in a test strip for use in measuring a level of an ST2 cardiac biomarker in a blood plasma sample. The test strip includes a base, and a plurality of conjugates, wherein each conjugate includes a reporter group bound to a first antibody that binds to ST2. A conjugate pad disposed along a length of the base and is configured to hold the plurality of conjugates that bind with ST2 to produce conjugate-ST2 complexes. The conjugate pad is further configured to receive the blood plasma sample. The test strip also includes a plurality of second and third antibodies that bind to ST2, and the conjugate-ST2 complexes, respectively. The plurality of second antibodies are bound to a membrane in a test location and the plurality of third antibodies are bound to the membrane in a control location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2019
    Publication date: January 30, 2020
    Inventors: James V. Snider, Jillian Elizabeth Bender, Shrin P. Kuo, Roy A. Chung
  • Patent number: 10324089
    Abstract: The technology described in this document can be embodied in a test strip for use in measuring a level of an ST2 cardiac biomarker in a whole blood sample. The test strip includes a base, and a plurality of conjugates, wherein each conjugate includes a reporter group bound to a first antibody that binds to ST2. A conjugate pad holds the plurality of conjugates that bind with ST2 to produce conjugate-ST2 complexes. The test strip also includes a plurality of second antibodies that bind to ST2, and a plurality of third antibodies that bind to the conjugate-ST2 complexes. The plurality of second antibodies are bound to a membrane in a test location, and the plurality of third antibodies are bound to the membrane in a control location. A plasma separation pad passes blood plasma from a whole blood sample to the conjugate pad while inhibiting other components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2019
    Assignee: Critical Care Diagnostics, Inc.
    Inventors: James V. Snider, Jillian Elizabeth Bender, Shrin P. Kuo, Roy A. Chung
  • Patent number: 10325682
    Abstract: The technology described in this document can be embodied in a test strip for use in measuring a level of an ST2 cardiac biomarker in a blood plasma sample. The test strip includes a base, and a plurality of conjugates, wherein each conjugate includes a reporter group bound to a first antibody that binds to ST2. A conjugate pad disposed along a length of the base and is configured to hold the plurality of conjugates that bind with ST2 to produce conjugate-ST2 complexes. The conjugate pad is further configured to receive the blood plasma sample. The test strip also includes a plurality of second and third antibodies that bind to ST2, and the conjugate-ST2 complexes, respectively. The plurality of second antibodies are bound to a membrane in a test location and the plurality of third antibodies are bound to the membrane in a control location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2019
    Assignee: Critical Care Diagnostics, Inc.
    Inventors: James V. Snider, Jillian Elizabeth Bender, Shrin P. Kuo, Roy A. Chung
  • Publication number: 20190013100
    Abstract: The technology described in this document can be embodied in a test strip for use in measuring a level of an ST2 cardiac biomarker in a blood plasma sample. The test strip includes a base, and a plurality of conjugates, wherein each conjugate includes a reporter group bound to a first antibody that binds to ST2. A conjugate pad disposed along a length of the base and is configured to hold the plurality of conjugates that bind with ST2 to produce conjugate-ST2 complexes. The conjugate pad is further configured to receive the blood plasma sample. The test strip also includes a plurality of second and third antibodies that bind to ST2, and the conjugate-ST2 complexes, respectively. The plurality of second antibodies are bound to a membrane in a test location and the plurality of third antibodies are bound to the membrane in a control location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2018
    Publication date: January 10, 2019
    Inventors: James V. Snider, Jillian Elizabeth Bender, Shrin P. Kuo, Roy A. Chung
  • Patent number: 10079073
    Abstract: The technology described in this document can be embodied in a test strip for use in measuring a level of an ST2 cardiac biomarker in a blood plasma sample. The test strip includes a base, and a plurality of conjugates, wherein each conjugate includes a reporter group bound to a first antibody that binds to ST2. A conjugate pad disposed along a length of the base and is configured to hold the plurality of conjugates that bind with ST2 to produce conjugate-ST2 complexes. The conjugate pad is further configured to receive the blood plasma sample. The test strip also includes a plurality of second and third antibodies that bind to ST2, and the conjugate-ST2 complexes, respectively. The plurality of second antibodies are bound to a membrane in a test location and the plurality of third antibodies are bound to the membrane in a control location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2018
    Assignee: Critical Care Diagnostics, Inc.
    Inventors: James V. Snider, Jillian Elizabeth Bender, Shrin P. Kuo, Roy A. Chung
  • Patent number: 9547015
    Abstract: Provided herein are compositions, kits, methods and devices for cyanide detection, particularly for cyanide detection in biological samples such as whole blood. The method comprises (1) contacting a sample with a cobinamide conjugate comprising a cobinamide moiety and a carrier; and (2) measuring the absorbance of light by the cobinamide conjugate. The present disclosure provides field-deployable cyanide detection methods, compositions, kits and devices, which provide rapid, accurate readout at the point of contact. Further provided herein is a method for determining exposure of a subject to cyanide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2017
    Assignee: DIAGNOSTIC CONSULTING NETWORK, INC.
    Inventors: Brendan O'Farrell, Hans Boehringer, Roy Chung, Winnie Tong
  • Publication number: 20160169879
    Abstract: The technology described in this document can be embodied in a test strip for use in measuring a level of an ST2 cardiac biomarker in a whole blood sample. The test strip includes a base, and a plurality of conjugates, wherein each conjugate includes a reporter group bound to a first antibody that binds to ST2. A conjugate pad holds the plurality of conjugates that bind with ST2 to produce conjugate-ST2 complexes. The test strip also includes a plurality of second antibodies that bind to ST2, and a plurality of third antibodies that bind to the conjugate-ST2 complexes. The plurality of second antibodies are bound to a membrane in a test location, and the plurality of third antibodies are bound to the membrane in a control location. A plasma separation pad passes blood plasma from a whole blood sample to the conjugate pad while inhibiting other components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2014
    Publication date: June 16, 2016
    Inventors: James V. Snider, Jillian Elizabeth Bender, Shrin P. Kuo, Roy A. Chung
  • Publication number: 20160169882
    Abstract: The technology described in this document can be embodied in a test strip for use in measuring a level of an ST2 cardiac biomarker in a blood plasma sample. The test strip includes a base, and a plurality of conjugates, wherein each conjugate includes a reporter group bound to a first antibody that binds to ST2. A conjugate pad disposed along a length of the base and is configured to hold the plurality of conjugates that bind with ST2 to produce conjugate-ST2 complexes. The conjugate pad is further configured to receive the blood plasma sample. The test strip also includes a plurality of second and third antibodies that bind to ST2, and the conjugate-ST2 complexes, respectively. The plurality of second antibodies are bound to a membrane in a test location and the plurality of third antibodies are bound to the membrane in a control location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2014
    Publication date: June 16, 2016
    Inventors: James V. Snider, Jillian Elizabeth Bender, Shrin P. Kuo, Roy A. Chung
  • Publication number: 20150309056
    Abstract: Provided herein are compositions, kits, methods and devices for cyanide detection, particularly for cyanide detection in biological samples such as whole blood. The method comprises (1) contacting a sample with a cobinamide conjugate comprising a cobinamide moiety and a carrier; and (2) measuring the absorbance of light by the cobinamide conjugate. The present disclosure provides field-deployable cyanide detection methods, compositions, kits and devices, which provide rapid, accurate readout at the point of contact. Further provided herein is a method for determining exposure of a subject to cyanide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2015
    Publication date: October 29, 2015
    Applicant: DIAGNOSTIC CONSULTING NETWORK, INC.
    Inventors: Brendan O'FARRELL, Hans BOEHRINGER, Roy CHUNG, Winnie TONG
  • Patent number: 9110029
    Abstract: Provided herein are compositions, kits, methods and devices for cyanide detection, particularly for cyanide detection in biological samples such as whole blood. The method comprises (1) contacting a sample with a cobinamide conjugate comprising a cobinamide moiety and a carrier; and (2) measuring the absorbance of light by the cobinamide conjugate. The present disclosure provides field-deployable cyanide detection methods, compositions, kits and devices, which provide rapid, accurate readout at the point of contact. Further provided herein is a method for determining exposure of a subject to cyanide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2015
    Assignee: Diagnostic Consulting Network, Inc.
    Inventors: Brendan O'Farrell, Hans Boehringer, Roy Chung, Winnie Tong
  • Publication number: 20130344620
    Abstract: Provided herein are compositions, kits, methods and devices for cyanide detection, particularly for cyanide detection in biological samples such as whole blood. The method comprises (1) contacting a sample with a cobinamide conjugate comprising a cobinamide moiety and a carrier; and (2) measuring the absorbance of light by the cobinamide conjugate. The present disclosure provides field-deployable cyanide detection methods, compositions, kits and devices, which provide rapid, accurate readout at the point of contact. Further provided herein is a method for determining exposure of a subject to cyanide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Applicant: Diagnostic Consulting Network, Inc.
    Inventors: Brendan O'FARRELL, Hans BOEHRINGER, Roy CHUNG, Winnie TONG
  • Patent number: 7297554
    Abstract: A competitive immunoassay, dye and method for rapidly detecting the presence of one or more target ligands within a fluid sample suspected of containing such ligand or ligands. The immunoassay comprises a protein-binding membrane, a first absorbent pad, a second absorbent pad, and a third absorbent pad. The protein-binding membrane has at least two regions of antibodies bound thereto for detecting dissimilar ligands. The second absorbent pad has formed therein a colloidal gold tracer having one, and preferably two or more ligand analog protein complexes adhering thereto. To utilize the system, the immunoassay strip is placed within a fluid sample. To the extent the target ligand is absent, a visual indicator will be provided signaling such absence. To the extent the target ligand is present at or above a threshold level, no such visual signal will be produced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2007
    Assignee: Microdiagnostics, Inc.
    Inventors: Roy Chung, June Shozi
  • Publication number: 20040087036
    Abstract: A competitive immunoassay, dye and method for rapidly detecting the presence of one or more target ligands within a fluid sample suspected of containing such ligand or ligands. The immunoassay comprises a protein-binding membrane, a first absorbent pad, a second absorbent pad, and a third absorbent pad. The protein-binding membrane has at least two regions of antibodies bound thereto for detecting dissimilar ligands. The second absorbent pad has formed therein a colloidal gold tracer having one, and preferably two or more ligand analog protein complexes adhering thereto. To utilize the system, the immunoassay strip is placed within a fluid sample. To the extent the target ligand is absent, a visual indicator will be provided signaling such absence. To the extent the target ligand is present at or above a threshold level, no such visual signal will be produced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2003
    Publication date: May 6, 2004
    Inventors: Roy Chung, June Shozi
  • Publication number: 20010026944
    Abstract: A competitive immunoassay and method for rapidly detecting the presence of one or more target ligands within a fluid sample suspected of containing such ligand or ligands. According to a preferred embodiment, the immunoassay comprises an elongate adhesive-coated plastic support onto which are formed a protein-binding membrane, a first absorbent pad, a second absorbent pad, and a third absorbent pad. The protein-binding membrane has two regions of antibodies bound thereto, one antibody being specific to the target ligand, and the other as a test control. The second absorbent pad comprises a high capacity absorbent having formed therein a freeze-dried colloidal gold tracer, and may further include a control reagent for binding with the test control antibodies. To utilize the system, the immunoassay strip is placed within a fluid sample. To the extent the target ligand is absent, a visual indicator will be provided signalling such absence.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2001
    Publication date: October 4, 2001
    Inventors: Roy Chung, June Shozi
  • Patent number: 5496520
    Abstract: A rotary fluid manipulator utilizable as a diagnostic device includes a porous body having fluid passages defined therein by fluid blocking means in the porosities of the body such as openings or slots in the body or compaction of areas of the porous body to define fluid passages therebetween. Various substances or binding partners such as receptors, immunoassay or other assay test materials and test specimens can be deposited on the porous body to permit various types of tests to be made by rotation of the manipulator to cause conjunctive centrifugal and wicking induced flow of fluids deposited thereupon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 1987
    Date of Patent: March 5, 1996
    Inventors: Arden A. Kelton, Michael L. Bell, Roy A. Chung
  • Patent number: 5141875
    Abstract: A rotary fluid manipulator utilizable as a diagnostic device includes a porous body having fluid passages defined therein by fluid blocking means in the porosities of the body such as openings or slots in the body or compaction of areas of the porous body to define fluid passages therebetween. Various substances or binding partners such as receptors, immunoassay or other assay test materials and test specimens can be deposited on the porous body to permit various types of tests to be made by rotation of the manipulator to cause conjunctive centrifugal and wicking induced flow of fluids deposited thereupon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 1990
    Date of Patent: August 25, 1992
    Assignee: Environmental Diagnostics, Inc.
    Inventors: Arden A. Kelton, Michael L. Bell, Roy A. Chung
  • Patent number: 4938927
    Abstract: A rotary fluid manipulator utilizable as a diagnostic device includes a porous body having fluid passages defined therein by fluid blocking means in the porosities of the body such as openings or slots in the body or compaction of areas of the porous body to define fluid passages therebetween. Various substances or binding partners such as receptors, immunoassay or other assay test materials and test specimens can be deposited on the porous body to permit various types of test to be made by rotation of the manipulator to cause conjunctive centrifugal and wicking induced flow of fluids deposited thereupon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 1989
    Date of Patent: July 3, 1990
    Assignee: Environmental Diagnostics, Inc.
    Inventors: Arden A. Kelton, Michael L. Bell, Roy A. Chung