Optical waveguides – Optical waveguide sensor
Reexamination Certificate
2006-03-07
2006-03-07
Healy, Brian (Department: 2883)
Optical waveguides
Optical waveguide sensor
C385S039000, C385S123000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07010182
ABSTRACT:
A biosensor having enhanced sensitivity to physical or chemical parameters comprises a waveguide and a coating disposed on the waveguide. The coating has a refractive index that enhances the sensitivity of the biosensor to physical or chemical parameters. In a preferred embodiment, the coating comprises at least one dendrimer disposed on the waveguide, wherein the coating has a refractive index ranging from about 1.0 to about 1.5. A method for fabrication of the biosensor is also provided.
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Bryant Joy L.
Healy Brian
Luna Innovations Incorporated
Wong Eric
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