Matthew P Young

US Patent:

8628727, Jan 14, 2014

Filed:

Aug 28, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/846352

Inventors:

Richard P. Van Duyne - Wilmette IL, US
Xiaoyu Zhang - Urbana IL, US
Jing Zhao - Evanston IL, US
Alyson V. Whitney - Chicago IL, US
Jeffrey W. Elam - Elmhurst IL, US
George C. Schatz - Evanston IL, US
Peter C. Stair - Northbrook IL, US
Shengli Zou - Oviedo FL, US
Matthew Young - Allen MI, US
Olga Lyandres - Chicago IL, US

Assignee:

Northwestern University - Evanston IL

International Classification:

G01N 21/75
G01N 31/22
G01N 33/52
G01N 33/53
C12Q 1/04
G01J 3/44
G01N 33/00

US Classification:

422402, 435 71, 435 34, 356301, 436 86

Abstract:

The present invention relates to compositions, devices and methods for detecting microorganisms (e. g. , anthrax). In particular, the present invention provides portable, surface-enhanced Raman biosensors, and associated substrates, and methods of using the same, for use in rapidly detecting and identifying microorganisms (e. g. , anthrax).

US Patent:

20220265063, Aug 25, 2022

Filed:

Feb 21, 2022

Appl. No.:

17/676524

Inventors:

- Chicago IL, US
Matthew Young - Chicago IL, US

International Classification:

A47D 13/06
A63H 33/00
A63H 33/06

Abstract:

A connected block play system made up of a series of block members, a backer and a flap. The block members include a first-end block member, a second-end block member and a plurality of block members therebetween. Each of the series of block members have substantially the same shape and are positioned adjacent one another in a row in an open orientation. The backer extends from the first-end block member to the second-end block member, and the bottom wall of each block member in the series is connected to the backer. The flap extends from the first-end block member and assists in connecting the second-end block member to the first-end block member.

US Patent:

20180118243, May 3, 2018

Filed:

Nov 2, 2017

Appl. No.:

15/801973

Inventors:

- Chicago IL, US
Matthew E. Young - Chicago IL, US

International Classification:

B62B 3/02
B62B 3/00
B62B 5/08

Abstract:

A foldable wagon is provided that is configurable in a use configuration and folded configuration. The foldable wagon has a front frame assembly, a rear frame assembly, a first upper pivot bracket and a first lower pivot bracket connecting the front frame assembly to the rear frame assembly. The wagon has a timing member to maintain the front and rear frame assemblies synched during folding and unfolding of the wagon. The wagon also has a footrest with a first end connected to the rear frame assembly and a second end free from connection to the front frame assembly. When the second end of the footrest is raised the rear frame assembly and the front frame assembly pivot from the use configuration to the folded configuration. The wagon also has foldable front and rear seatbacks.

US Patent:

20170232860, Aug 17, 2017

Filed:

Feb 9, 2017

Appl. No.:

15/428650

Inventors:

- Chicago IL, US
Matthew E. Young - Chicago IL, US
Cameron Eckert - Chicago IL, US
Todd Herlitz - Glenview IL, US

International Classification:

B60L 11/18
B60K 26/02
B60K 1/02
H02J 7/00
B60K 1/04

Abstract:

A battery-powered vehicle is provided having dual charging capabilities. The vehicle has a body, a plurality of wheels supporting the body, a motor connected to at least one of the plurality of wheels, a battery port having a battery dock and battery dock terminals, a remote charging dock on an exterior of the vehicle body, the remote charging dock having remote charging terminals, a charger having a charger plug and associated charger terminals, and a removable and rechargeable battery having battery terminals. The battery is configured to be positioned in the battery port for charging in the battery port and to have the battery terminals electrically and mechanically mate with the battery dock terminals. The battery is also configured to be removed from the battery port and to have the battery terminals electrically and mechanically mate with the charger terminals for charging outside the battery port.