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Lead inventor: Michael Haley
Co-inventors: Michael Haley, Ryan Hansen, Matt Hartle, Darren Johnson, Michael Pluth, Blakely Tresca
Licensing contact: Elliot Reed

1. Technology Overview

The invention focuses on a new method for detecting hydrosulfide anion (HS?) and hydrogen sulfide (H2S) using reversible, supramolecular binding interactions. This method utilizes non-covalent interactions, specifically hydrogen bonds, to detect HS?/H2S without altering the analyte concentration. The technology is currently in the development stage, with promising cross-industry applications in biological detection, imaging, and targeted drug delivery.

2. Key Features and Benefits

  • Reversible detection: Preserves analyte concentration during experimentation.
  • Supramolecular interactions: Utilizes hydrogen bonds for detection.
  • Versatility: Applicable to various industries, including biotechnology and pharmaceuticals.
  • Scalability: Synthesis processes can be scaled for larger quantities.
  • Targeted applications: Ideal for biological detection, imaging, and drug delivery systems.

3. Applications and Market Focus

  • Biological detection: Use in detecting and imaging biological processes involving HS?/H2S.
  • Drug delivery: Integration into targeted drug delivery systems.
  • Biotechnology: Development of novel biological detection and imaging methods.
  • Pharmaceutical industry: Synthesis of complex organic molecules for various applications.
  • Chemical industry: Use in advanced synthesis techniques and equipment.

4. Commercial Advantages

  • Strategic benefits: Provides reliable and scalable HS?/H2S detection methods for various applications.
  • Implementation advantages: Facilitates integration into existing biological detection and imaging systems.
  • Market positioning: Positions technology as a key enabler for advanced biological detection and drug delivery systems.
  • Competitive advantages: Offers reversible detection and supramolecular interactions compared to existing methods.

5. Partnership Opportunities

  • Ideal licensing partners: Biotechnology firms, pharmaceutical companies, chemical industry leaders.
  • Cross-sector partnership benefits: Collaboration opportunities across biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries.
  • Diverse market opportunities: Potential for global market expansion in regions with strong biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries.
  • Collaborative development: Opportunities for joint development of hybrid devices and custom synthesis services.
Patent filing: US11187690B2