Patents by Inventor Sarah Mirkin

Sarah Mirkin 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).

  • Modified silica shell particles, and methods of making and using the same
    Patent number: 9051583
    Abstract: Provided herein are silica shell particles modified on their surface with biomolecules, methods of making these particles, and methods of using these particles, e.g., in transfection methods, methods of inhibiting gene expression, and methods of delivering a therapeutic.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2015
    Assignee: NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Chad A. Mirkin, Kaylie L. Young, Alexander Wesley Scott, Liangliang Hao, Sarah Mirkin