Patents by Inventor Shelley Minteer
Shelley Minteer 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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Patent number: 10090116Abstract: A biological supercapacitor comprising at least one pair of electrodes that comprise immobilized biological materials that includes enzymes. The enzymes are immobilized to the electrodes and may be isolated enzymes, enzyme cascades comprising multiple enzymes, whole cells, organelles from cells, or parts of organelles from cells. An aspect of the disclosed biological supercapacitor is that a byproduct is water. The disclosed biological supercapacitor combines the energy density of a battery with the power density of a supercapacitor in order to reduce the size and weight of the energy storage devices. Methods of fabrication and of use of the biological supercapacitor are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2015Date of Patent: October 2, 2018Inventors: Carol Lynn Curchoe, Shelley Minteer
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Publication number: 20170062861Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method of generating electricity from a long chain hydrocarbon, said method comprising contacting the liquid non-polar substrate with a plurality of enzymes, wherein at least one enzyme is non-electric current/potential enzyme that functions as a catalyst for chemical reaction transforming a first substrate or byproduct to a second substance that can be used with an additional electric current/potential generating enzyme.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2016Publication date: March 2, 2017Inventors: Yevgenia Ulyanova, Shelley Minteer, Sameer Singhal, Vojtech Svoboda, Jianjun Wei
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Patent number: 9509009Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method of generating electricity from a long chain hydrocarbon, said method comprising contacting the liquid non-polar substrate with a plurality of enzymes, wherein at least one enzyme is non-electric current/potential enzyme that functions as a catalyst for chemical reaction transforming a first substrate or byproduct to a second substance that can be used with an additional electric current/potential generating enzyme.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2014Date of Patent: November 29, 2016Assignee: CFD Research CorporationInventors: Yevgenia Ulyanova, Shelley Minteer, Sameer Singhal, Vojtech Svoboda, Jianjun Wei
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Publication number: 20160161519Abstract: A device, method and system for measuring analytes in a solution or suspension. The device includes a housing, a sample chamber, one or more pumps, one or more detectors, one or more stirrers, electrical contacts, a magnetic manipulator and a lid. A sample cartridge for a device that measures analytes, the cartridge comprising a first outer compartment, a second outer compartment, and a middle compartment, wherein the first outer compartment and the second outer compartment are interconnected to the middle compartment by channels.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2016Publication date: June 9, 2016Inventors: Shelley Minteer, Vojtech Svoboda
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Publication number: 20160145669Abstract: A biological supercapacitor comprising at least one pair of electrodes that comprise immobilized biological materials that includes enzymes. The enzymes are immobilized to the electrodes and may be isolated enzymes, enzyme cascades comprising multiple enzymes, whole cells, organelles from cells, or parts of organelles from cells. An aspect of the disclosed biological supercapacitor is that a byproduct is water. The disclosed biological supercapacitor combines the energy density of a battery with the power density of a supercapacitor in order to reduce the size and weight of the energy storage devices. Methods of fabrication and of use of the biological supercapacitor are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2015Publication date: May 26, 2016Inventors: Carol Lynn Curchoe, Shelley Minteer
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Patent number: 9285331Abstract: A device, method and system for measuring analytes in a solution or suspension. The device includes a housing, a sample chamber, one or more pumps, one or more detectors, one or more stirrers, electrical contacts, a magnetic manipulator and a lid. A sample cartridge for a device that measures analytes, the cartridge comprising a first outer compartment, a second outer compartment, and a middle compartment, wherein the first outer compartment and the second outer compartment are interconnected to the middle compartment by channels.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2013Date of Patent: March 15, 2016Assignee: BINERGY SCIENTIFIC, INC.Inventors: Shelley Minteer, Vojtech Svoboda
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Publication number: 20150050566Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method of generating electricity from a long chain hydrocarbon, said method comprising contacting the liquid non-polar substrate with a plurality of enzymes, wherein at least one enzyme is non-electric current/potential enzyme that functions as a catalyst for chemical reaction transforming a first substrate or byproduct to a second substance that can be used with an additional electric current/potential generating enzyme.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2014Publication date: February 19, 2015Applicant: CFD Research CorporationInventors: Yevgenia Ulyanova, Shelley Minteer, Sameer Singhal, Vojtech Svoboda, Jianjun Wei
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Publication number: 20150004636Abstract: A biosensor combines a neuron with an optical sensor to detect toxins in fluids. The present disclosure provides an embodiment for an instrument that can utilize neurons as a biosensor that can provide optical methods to detect and measure low amounts of toxin exposure in humans.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2012Publication date: January 1, 2015Applicant: SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITYInventors: Hannah Kutosky, Rebecca Kuntz Willits, Amy B. Harkins, Shelley Minteer
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Patent number: 8845879Abstract: A method for monitoring the metabolic state of an organelle in the presence of a potential organelle modulating agent is disclosed. A first organelle-modified bioelectrode is provided that is electrically coupled to a second electrode of opposite polarity in a circuit. The first bioelectrode is contacted with an aqueous carrier containing a biologically acceptable electrolyte and an effective amount of a potential organelle modulating agent and an effective amount of an organelle substrate. The substrate is reacted at the bioelectrode to form an ionic product that is released into the aqueous carrier-containing electrolyte to thereby provide a current at the second electrode when the circuit is closed. A metabolic flux data set is obtained during the reaction and is compared to a control metabolic flux data set obtained under the same conditions in the absence of the organelle modulating agent, thereby determining the metabolic state of the organelle.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2011Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Assignee: Saint Louis UnivesrityInventors: Shelley Minteer, Abdul Waheed
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Publication number: 20140116158Abstract: A device, method and system for measuring analytes in a solution or suspension. The device includes a housing, a sample chamber, one or more pumps, one or more detectors, one or more stirrers, electrical contacts, a magnetic manipulator and a lid. A sample cartridge for a device that measures analytes, the cartridge comprising a first outer compartment, a second outer compartment, and a middle compartment, wherein the first outer compartment and the second outer compartment are interconnected to the middle compartment by channels.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2013Publication date: May 1, 2014Applicant: Binergy Scientific, Inc.Inventors: Shelley Minteer, Vojtech Svoboda
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Patent number: 8252045Abstract: A device delivers a chemical or biological agent, the device comprises an imprint molecule (IM) to be delivered by the device; an electroactive molecularly imprinted polymer (EMIP) imprinted with the imprint molecule, the EMIP having a plurality of binding sites capable of binding the imprint; and an electric potential producing member (EPM), the EPM being capable of producing an electric potential between the EPM and the EMIP; whereby when the EMIP has a predetermined density of imprint molecule bound at the binding sites, and whereby when a sufficient potential is produced between the EPM and the EMIP, the imprint molecule is released from the binding site and thereby delivered by the device.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2006Date of Patent: August 28, 2012Assignee: Saint Louis UniversityInventors: Shelley Minteer, Jenny Ulyanova
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Publication number: 20120138485Abstract: A method for monitoring the metabolic state of an organelle in the presence of a potential organelle modulating agent is disclosed. A first organelle-modified bioelectrode is provided that is electrically coupled to a second electrode of opposite polarity in a circuit. The first bioelectrode is contacted with an aqueous carrier containing a biologically acceptable electrolyte and an effective amount of a potential organelle modulating agent and an effective amount of an organelle substrate. The substrate is reacted at the bioelectrode to form an ionic product that is released into the aqueous carrier-containing electrolyte to thereby provide a current at the second electrode when the circuit is closed. A metabolic flux data set is obtained during the reaction and is compared to a control metabolic flux data set obtained under the same conditions in the absence of the organelle modulating agent, thereby determining the metabolic state of the organelle.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2011Publication date: June 7, 2012Applicant: SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITYInventors: Shelley Minteer, Abdul Waheed
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Publication number: 20070287034Abstract: Microfluidic biofuel cells comprising a bioanode and/or a biocathode are formed using microfluidic principles and soft lithography. The enzymes utilized in the redox reactions at the bioanode and/or the biocathode are stabilized in a micellar or inverted micellar structure. The biofuel cell is used to produce high power densities.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2005Publication date: December 13, 2007Applicant: SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITYInventors: Shelley Minteer, Robert Martin, Christine Moore
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Publication number: 20070077461Abstract: A device delivers a chemical or biological agent, the device comprises an imprint molecule (IM) to be delivered by the device; an electroactive molecularly imprinted polymer (EMIP) imprinted with the imprint molecule, the EMIP having a plurality of binding sites capable of binding the imprint; and an electric potential producing member (EPM), the EPM being capable of producing an electric potential between the EPM and the EMIP; whereby when the EMIP has a predetermined density of imprint molecule bound at the binding sites, and whereby when a sufficient potential is produced between the EPM and the EMIP, the imprint molecule is released from the binding site and thereby delivered by the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2006Publication date: April 5, 2007Inventors: Shelley Minteer, Jenny Ulyanova
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Publication number: 20050213187Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods for making magnetically modified electrodes and electrodes made according to the method. Such electrode are useful as electrodes in batteries, such as Ni-MH batteries, Ni—Cd batteries, Ni—Zn batteries and Ni—Fe batteries.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2005Publication date: September 29, 2005Inventors: Johna Leddy, Shelley Minteer
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Publication number: 20050095466Abstract: Disclosed is an improved biofuel cell having a cathode comprising a dual function membrane, which contains an oxygen oxidoreductase enzyme immobilized within a buffered compartment of the membrane and an electron transport mediator which transfers electrons from an electron conducting electrode to the redox reaction catalyzed by the oxygen oxidoreductase enzyme. The improved biofuel cell also has an anode that contains an oxidoreductase enzyme that uses an organic fuel, such as alcohol, as a substrate. An electric current can flow between the anode and the cathode.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2004Publication date: May 5, 2005Inventors: Shelley Minteer, Sabina Topcagic, Becky Treu
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Patent number: 6355166Abstract: Materials and methods for making and using magnetically enhanced composite materials are provided. Surfaces coated with such composites can be used to improve fuel cells, material separators, and other applications. A variety of devices can incorporate such composites, including fuel cells, separators, batteries, and electrodes that effect electrolysis of magnetic species.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 1999Date of Patent: March 12, 2002Assignee: The University of Iowa Research FoundationInventors: Sudath Amarasinghe, Shelley Minteer, Lois Anne Zook, Drew C. Dunwoody, Catherine Spolar, Hachull Chung, Johna Leddy