Patents by Inventor Weldon Vaughn

Weldon Vaughn 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).

  • High power laser induced acoustic desorption probe
    Publication number: 20070295902
    Abstract: A high power laser-induced acoustic desorption (LIAD) probe is provided for desorbing neutral molecules from a sample analyte on a target into a mass spectrometer for subsequent ionization.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2007
    Publication date: December 27, 2007
    Applicant: Purdue Research Foundation
    Inventors: Ryan Shea, Hikka Kenttamaa, Weldon Vaughn, Steven Habicht
  • Miniaturized disposable gels for DNA analysis
    Patent number: 6027625
    Abstract: In acordance with the teachings of the present invention, there are provided mathods, gels, and transferring devices for loading gels. The mathods and devices of the present invention involve the use of ultra-thin, miniature, disposable, slab gels for the quick, inexpensive and high resolution analysis of polynucleotide samples.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2000
    Assignee: Purdue Research Foundation
    Inventors: Arnold Stein, Minou Bina, Weldon Vaughn
  • Miniaturized disposable gels for DNA analysis
    Patent number: 5759375
    Abstract: In accordance with the teachings of the present invention, there are provided methods, gels, and transferring devices for loading gels. The methods and devices of the present invention involve the use of ultra-thin, miniature, disposable, slab gels for the quick, inexpensive and high resolution analysis of polynucleotide samples.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 1996
    Date of Patent: June 2, 1998
    Assignee: Purdue Research Foundation
    Inventors: Arnold Stein, Minou Bina, Weldon Vaughn