This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignee: The University of Texas System. Active years: 2026.
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Years Active: 2026
Title: Kirk Schanze: Inventor in Polymer Biofunctionalization
Introduction
Kirk Schanze is an inventor associated with San Antonio, Texas, and The University of Texas System. His work includes research into water-soluble poly(phenylene ethynylene) polymers and their potential use in biofunctional applications.
Latest Patents
Schanze is associated with 1 patent, titled “Bio-functionalization of Water-Soluble Poly(Phenylene Ethynylene)s.” The patent describes using amide coupling chemistry to covalently attach five different biofunctional groups to an anionic, water-soluble poly(phenylene ethynylene) polymer. Two of the resulting biofunctionalized polymers are used in prototype applications: pH sensing and flow-cytometry labeling.
Career Highlights
A key highlight of Schanze’s inventive work is the development of a method for attaching biofunctional groups to water-soluble polymers. The described prototype applications demonstrate potential uses in sensing and cell analysis.
Collaborations
Schanze’s listed coworkers include Daniel Martinez and Han Sun. His work is associated with The University of Texas System.
Conclusion
Kirk Schanze’s patent documents an approach to functionalizing water-soluble polymers, with prototype applications in pH sensing and flow-cytometry labeling.
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