EMERYVILLE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 24, 2005--Nanomix Incorporated, a leading
nanotechnology company commercializing nanoelectronic detection devices for
industrial and biomedical applications, announced today the issuance of a U.S.
patent for its nanostructured detection platform known as Sensation(TM).
The patent includes broad claims related to nanostructured
detection devices. These devices harness unique features
enabled by nanoelectronics resulting in ultra-sensitive,
accurate and selective measurement of chemicals and
bio molecules. The devices have extremely low power
requirements and are scalable for mass production
in a variety of product applications.
"We are pleased with our emerging patent portfolio
related to nanoelectronic detection, which supports
our primary business focus," said David Macdonald,
President and CEO of Nanomix. "These advancements
open up a wide range of applications and commercial
opportunities. As the first company to bring a nanoelectronic
product to market, we are excited to be at the leading
edge of this promising industry. In addition to our
own products, we are currently pursuing a number
of collaborations for the commercial deployment of
Sensation(TM) technology."
This patent (US Patent No. 6,894,359, issued May
17, 2005) is the first to be issued in Nanomix' growing
portfolio of pending patent applications for the
Sensation(TM) detection platform and its industrial
and biomedical uses. This follows the issuance of
three previous patents related to Nanomix' hydrogen
storage technology.
About Nanomix
Nanomix is a leading nanotechnology company launching
a menu of devices based on Sensation(TM) detection
technology. The scaleable, nanoelectronic devices
use ultra-sensitive carbon nanotube sensing elements
combined with proprietary chemistries. The devices
can be deployed across a broad range of industrial
and medical applications where the attributes of
nanodetection technology -- low power consumption,
small form factor, and high sensitivity offer significant
performance advantages and enable unprecedented access
to critical information. Nanomix is located in Emeryville,
California. For additional information, please visit
the Nanomix web site at www.nano.com .
Contact: Nanomix Incorporated Bill Perry,
510-428-5300 or Melita Wenger, 619-206-3400 (Public
Relations)
|
