Patents by Inventor Zhenlin Zhong

Zhenlin Zhong 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).

  • SYSTEM AND METHOD OF ANALYTE DETECTION USING DIFFERENTIAL RECEPTORS
    Publication number: 20090215646
    Abstract: Methods and systems for detecting the presence of analytes are described. A fluid or gas sample containing one or more analytes may pass through a particle-based sensor array. Detection and analysis techniques may be applied to determine the identity and quantity of the analytes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2006
    Publication date: August 27, 2009
    Inventors: Eric V. Anslyn, John T. McDevitt, Jason B. Shear, Dean P. Neikirk, Aaron T. Wright, Zhenlin Zhong
  • Synthetic receptors for the detection of analytes
    Patent number: 7514266
    Abstract: Synthetic receptor cores are provided that comprise a compound represented by the following formula: wherein R1, R2, and R3 independently comprise at least one moiety chosen from a hydroxyl group, an amine group, and derivatives thereof. Synthetic receptor cores are provided that comprise a compound represented by the following formula: wherein R comprises at least one moiety chosen from a hydroxyl group, an amine group, and derivatives thereof. Synthetic receptors are provided that comprise a synthetic receptor core; and an analyte binding moiety, wherein the analyte binding moiety is capable of complexion with an analyte. Systems, methods, and kits are also provided that use a synthetic receptor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2009
    Assignee: Board of Regents, The University of Texas System
    Inventors: Eric V. Anslyn, Aaron T. Wright, Zhenlin Zhong
  • Synthetic receptors for the detection of analytes
    Publication number: 20060024834
    Abstract: Synthetic receptor cores are provided that comprise a compound represented by the following formula: wherein R1, R2, and R3 independently comprise at least one moiety chosen from a hydroxyl group, an amine group, and derivatives thereof. Synthetic receptor cores are provided that comprise a compound represented by the following formula: wherein R comprises at least one moiety chosen from a hydroxyl group, an amine group, and derivatives thereof. Synthetic receptors are provided that comprise a synthetic receptor core; and an analyte binding moiety, wherein the analyte binding moiety is capable of complexion with an analyte. Systems, methods, and kits are also provided that use a synthetic receptor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2005
    Publication date: February 2, 2006
    Inventors: Eric Anslyn, Aaron Wright, Zhenlin Zhong