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San Diego, CA, United States of America

Nanogen, Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 100

% Expired Patents = 23.0

CIPO Patents = 1

Trademarks = 3

Forward Citations = 6,748

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86 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Michael James Heller (37 out of 47 patents)

Eugene Tu (20 out of 64 patents)

Donald E Ackley (17 out of 68 patents)

4. Paul David Swanson (14 out of 72 patents)

5. George Jackowski (12 out of 71 patents)

6. Ronald George Sosnowski (12 out of 16 patents)

7. James P O'Connell (11 out of 17 patents)

8. Edward L Sheldon (11 out of 24 patents)

9. John G Marshall (9 out of 44 patents)

10. Carl Frederick Edman (8 out of 23 patents)

11. William Frank Butler (8 out of 16 patents)

12. Gregory T A Kovacs (7 out of 34 patents)

13. Lei Wu (6 out of 31 patents)

14. Michael I Nerenberg (6 out of 15 patents)

15. Scott O Graham (6 out of 7 patents)

Core Competencies:

Biopolymer Markers

Molecular Biological Analysis

Genetic Mutations

Electronic Microarrays

Active Biological Operations

Electrophoretic Systems

Programmable Devices

Hybridization Reactions

Diagnostic Devices

Bioelectronic Chips

Nucleic Acid Polymorphisms

Biologic Electrode Arrays

100 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 7655424 - Method for diagnosing and distinguishing stroke and diagnostic devices for use therein (2010-02-02),

2. 7601493 - Methods and apparatus for screening and detecting multiple genetic mutations (2009-10-13),

3. 7601301 - Multiplexed active biologic array (2009-10-13),

4. 7597932 - Mesoporous permeation layers for use on active electronic matrix devices (2009-10-06),

5. 7582421 - Methods for determination of single nucleic acid polymorphisms using a bioelectronic microchip (2009-09-01),

6. 7527939 - Polyclonal-monoclonal ELISA assay for detecting N-terminus proBNP (2009-05-05),

7. 7425308 - Systems for the active electronic control of biological reactions (2008-09-16),

8. 7329501 - Interalpha trypsin inhibitor biopolymer markers indicative of insulin resistance (2008-02-12),

9. 7315784 - Network for evaluating data obtained in a biochip measurement device (2008-01-01),

10. 7314762 - Apolipoprotein biopolymer markers indicative of insulin resistance (2008-01-01),

11. 7314717 - Biopolymer marker indicative of disease state having a molecular weight of 1562 daltons (2008-01-01),

12. 7314708 - Method and apparatus for electronic synthesis of molecular structures (2008-01-01),

13. 7314542 - Methods and materials for optimization of electronic transportation and hybridization reactions (2008-01-01),

14. 7300757 - Electronic systems and component devices for macroscopic and microscopic molecular biological reaction, analyses, and diagnostics (2007-11-27),

15. 7294688 - Biopolymer marker indicative of disease state having a molecular weight of 1348 daltons (2007-11-13),

Company Overview

Nanogen, Inc., based in San Diego, CA, specializes in the development of advanced active biologic arrays, focusing on molecular biological analysis and genetic mutations. The company leverages innovative technologies such as biopolymer markers and electronic microarrays to enhance the precision of genetic testing and diagnostics. Their expertise in electrophoretic systems and programmable devices enables sophisticated hybridization reactions, positioning Nanogen at the forefront of biotechnology solutions aimed at improving healthcare outcomes.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

100 Patents

#64 in San Diego, CA

#870 in California

#3,797 in US

#7,784 in the World

San Diego, CA, United States of America

Nanogen, Inc.

Forward Citations = 6,748

86 inventors:

Michael James Heller (37 out of 47 patents)

Eugene Tu (20 out of 64 patents)

Donald E Ackley (17 out of 68 patents)

4. Paul David Swanson (14 out of 72 patents)

5. George Jackowski (12 out of 71 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Nanogen, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/nanogen

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

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