Patents by Inventor Sheau-Ping J. Hu

Sheau-Ping J. Hu 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).

  • Reagent and method for attaching target molecules to a surface
    Patent number: 5858653
    Abstract: Method and reagent composition for covalent attachment of target molecules, such as nucleic acids, onto the surface of a substrate. The reagent composition includes groups capable of attracting the target molecule as well as groups capable of covalently binding to the target molecule, once attracted. Optionally, the composition can contain photoreactive groups for use in attaching the reagent composition to the surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 1997
    Date of Patent: January 12, 1999
    Assignee: SurModics, Inc.
    Inventors: Lise W. Duran, Melvin J. Swanson, Richard A. Amos, Sheau-Ping J. Hu, Patrick E. Guire