Patents by Inventor Thomas W. McDade

Thomas W. McDade 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: 20230074519
    Abstract: A container for collecting a sample is provided that can include a housing, an enclosure pivotally coupled to and slidably engaged with the housing, and a sample holder slidably engaged with and received within the enclosure. The sample holder can include a substrate configured to receive the sample. The container in a first configuration can include the enclosure being engaged with the housing to enclose and seal the substrate within an interior volume of the container. The container in a second configuration can include the enclosure exposing the substrate to the ambient environment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2022
    Publication date: March 9, 2023
    Inventors: Thomas W. McDade, William E. Funk
  • Patent number: 11203014
    Abstract: Disclosed are devices, kits, compositions, and methods for collecting, transporting, and detecting toxicants, pathogens, and biomarkers in a biological sample. The devices, kits, compositions and methods may be utilized to collect and transport dried blood samples from a skin prick and detect toxicants, pathogens, and biomarkers in the dried blood samples.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2021
    Assignee: Northwestern University
    Inventors: William E. Funk, Thomas W. McDade, Andrew Unger
  • Publication number: 20200238275
    Abstract: Disclosed are devices, kits, compositions, and methods for collecting, transporting, and detecting toxicants, pathogens, and biomarkers in a biological sample. The devices, kits, compositions and methods may be utilized to collect and transport dried blood samples from a skin prick and detect toxicants, pathogens, and biomarkers in the dried blood samples.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2019
    Publication date: July 30, 2020
    Inventors: William E. Funk, Thomas W. McDade, Andrew Unger
  • Patent number: 10369564
    Abstract: Disclosed are devices, kits, compositions, and methods for collecting, transporting, and detecting toxicants, pathogens, and biomarkers in a biological sample. The devices, kits, compositions and methods may be utilized to collect and transport dried blood samples from a skin prick and detect toxicants, pathogens, and biomarkers in the dried blood samples.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2019
    Assignee: Northwestern University
    Inventors: William E. Funk, Thomas W. McDade, Andrew Unger
  • Publication number: 20180133711
    Abstract: Disclosed are devices, kits, compositions, and methods for collecting, transporting, and detecting toxicants, pathogens, and biomarkers in a biological sample. The devices, kits, compositions and methods may be utilized to collect and transport dried blood samples from a skin prick and detect toxicants, pathogens, and biomarkers in the dried blood samples.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2017
    Publication date: May 17, 2018
    Applicant: Northwestern University
    Inventors: William E. Funk, Thomas W. McDade
  • Publication number: 20130224771
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods, kits, compositions, and devices for detecting Anti-Mullerian hormone (AMH) in whole blood samples. In certain embodiments, the methods, kits, compositions, and devices employ immunoassays that generate a colorimetric or fluorescent signal (e.g., using antibodies conjugated to gold nanoparticles or fluorescent particles) where the signal generated is proportional to the approximate concentration of AMH in a whole blood sample. In particular embodiments, the present invention provides quantitative or semi-quantitative lateral flow immunoassay devices and kits for detecting AMH at home (e.g., in order for women to estimate their ovarian age or diagnose polycystic ovarian syndrome).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2013
    Publication date: August 29, 2013
    Applicant: Northwestern University
    Inventors: Thomas W. McDade, William E. Funk, David B. Seifer