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Patent number: 9535068Abstract: A point of care diagnostic test, device and disposables for determining a patient risk for oral cancer in the same visit that a sample is collected.Type: GrantFiled: November 11, 2011Date of Patent: January 3, 2017Assignee: William Marsh Rice UniversityInventors: John T. McDevitt, Nicolaos Christodoulides, Pierre N. Floriano, Martin Thornhill, Spencer Redding, Nadarajah Vigneswaran, Craig Murdoch, Paul Speight
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Publication number: 20100291588Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus for detecting the presence of analytes are described. A fluid or gas sample may pass through a microsieve-based detection system and/or a particle-based detection system of a cartridge. Detection and analysis techniques may be applied to determine the identity and quantity of the captured analytes.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2006Publication date: November 18, 2010Applicant: The Board of Regents of the University of Texas SystemInventors: John T. McDevitt, Karri Ballard, Nicolaos J. Christodoulides, Pierre N. Floriano, Glennon W. Simmons
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Patent number: 9791368Abstract: A label-free method for the spatio-temporal mapping of protein secretions from individual cells in real time by using a chip for localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) imaging. The chip is a glass coverslip compatible for use in a standard microscope having at least one array of functionalized plasmonic nanostructures patterned onto it. After placing a cell on the chip, the secretions from the cell are spatially and temporally mapped using LSPR imaging. Transmitted light imaging and/or fluorescence imaging may be done simultaneously with the LSPR imaging.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2014Date of Patent: October 17, 2017Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the NavyInventors: Marc P. Raphael, Joseph A. Christodoulides, Jeff M. Byers, James B. Delehanty
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Patent number: 8257967Abstract: A system for the rapid characterization of multi-cardiovascular risk factor analyte fluids, in one embodiment, includes a light source, a sensor array, and a detector. The sensor array is formed from a supporting member, in which a plurality of cavities may be formed. A series of chemically sensitive particles, in one embodiment, are positioned within the cavities. The particles may produce a signal when a receptor, coupled to the particle, interacts with the cardiovascular risk factor analyte and the particle-analyte complex is visualized using a visualization reagent. Using pattern recognition techniques, the analytes within a multi-analyte fluid may be characterized. In an embodiment, each cavity of the plurality of cavities is designed to capture and contain a specific size particle. Flexible projections may be positioned over each of the cavities to provide retention of the particles in the cavities.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2003Date of Patent: September 4, 2012Assignee: Board of Regents, The University of Texas SystemInventors: John T. McDevitt, Eric V. Anslyn, Jason B. Shear, Dean P. Neikirk, Nick J. Christodoulides
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Patent number: 8105849Abstract: Described herein is an analyte detection device and method related to a portable instrument suitable for point-of-care analyses. In some embodiments, a portable instrument may include a disposable cartridge, an optical detector, a sample collection device and/or sample reservoir, reagent delivery systems, fluid delivery systems, one or more channels, and/or waste reservoirs. Use of a portable instrument may reduce the hazard to an operator by reducing an operator's contact with a sample for analysis. The device is capable of obtaining diagnostic information using cellular- and/or particle-based analyses and may be used in conjunction with membrane- and/or particle-based analysis cartridges. Analytes, including proteins and cells and/or microbes may be detected using the membrane and/or particle based analysis system.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2004Date of Patent: January 31, 2012Assignee: Board of Regents, The University of Texas SystemInventors: John T. McDevitt, Karri L. Ballard, Pierre N. Floriano, Nick J. Christodoulides, Dean Neikirk, Eric Anslyn, Jason Shear
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Patent number: 8101431Abstract: Described herein is an analyte detection device and method related to a portable instrument suitable for point-of-care analyses. In some embodiments, a portable instrument may include a disposable cartridge, an optical detector, a sample collection device and/or sample reservoir, reagent delivery systems, fluid delivery systems, one or more channels, and/or waste reservoirs. Use of a portable instrument may reduce the hazard to an operator by reducing an operator's contact with a sample for analysis. The device is capable of obtaining diagnostic information using cellular- and/or particle-based analyses and may be used in conjunction with membrane- and/or particle-based analysis cartridges. Analytes, including proteins and cells and/or microbes may be detected using the membrane and/or particle based analysis system.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2004Date of Patent: January 24, 2012Assignee: Board of Regents, The University of Texas SystemInventors: John T. McDevitt, Karri L. Ballard, Pierre N. Floriano, Nick J. Christodoulides, Dean Neikirk, Eric Anslyn, Jason Shear
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Patent number: 7781226Abstract: Described herein is an analyte detection device and method related to a portable instrument suitable for point-of-care analyses. In some embodiments, a portable instrument may include a disposable cartridge, an optical detector, a sample collection device and/or sample reservoir, reagent delivery systems, fluid delivery systems, one or more channels, and/or waste reservoirs. Use of a portable instrument may reduce the hazard to an operator by reducing an operator's contact with a sample for analysis. The device is capable of obtaining diagnostic information using cellular- and/or particle-based analyses and may be used in conjunction with membrane- and/or particle-based analysis cartridges. Analytes, including proteins and cells and/or microbes may be detected using the membrane and/or particle based analysis system.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2004Date of Patent: August 24, 2010Assignee: The Board of Regents of the University of Texas SystemInventors: John T. McDevitt, Nick Christodoulides, Pierre Floriano, Karri L. Ballard, Bruce Bernard, Glenn Simmons
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Patent number: 7651868Abstract: A system for the rapid characterization of analytes in saliva. In one embodiment, a system for detecting analytes includes a light source, a sensor array, and a detector. The sensor array is formed from a supporting member, in which a plurality of cavities may be formed. A series of chemically sensitive particles, in one embodiment, are positioned within the cavities. The particles may produce a signal when a receptor, coupled to the particle, interacts with the cardiovascular risk factor analyte and the particle-analyte complex is visualized using a visualization reagent. Using pattern recognition techniques, the analytes within a multi-analyte fluid may be characterized. In an embodiment, each cavity of the plurality of cavities is designed to capture and contain a specific size particle. Flexible projections may be positioned over each of the cavities to provide retention of the particles in the cavities.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2004Date of Patent: January 26, 2010Assignee: The Board of Regents of The University of Texas SystemInventors: John T. McDevitt, Eric V. Anslyn, Jason B. Shear, Dean P. Neikirk, Nick J. Christodoulides