Patents by Inventor Darren Carns

Darren Carns has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20200003795
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for analyzing analytes of interest in liquid samples by mass spectrometry, and preferably in patient samples. Preferred analytes of interest include sirolimus (rapamycin), corticosteroids, bile acids and lamotrigine (lamictal). In one embodiment, by careful selection of target ions, a number of corticosteroids can be analyzed simultaneously and without interference from closely related molecules. In another embodiment, the present methods combine high turbulence liquid chromatography with mass spectrometry performed in positive and negative mode in a single assay to enable the detection and quantification of the composit˜on of bile acid pools. By combining mass spectrometry and high-throughput chromatography, the methods and compositions described herein can provide a rapid, sensitive, and accurate assay for use in large clinical laboratories.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2019
    Publication date: January 2, 2020
    Inventors: Sum CHAN, Richard E. REITZ, Mildred M. GOLDMAN, Seyed A. SADJADI, Michael P. CAUFIELD, Darren A. CARNS
  • Patent number: 8409862
    Abstract: Provided are methods for determining the presence or amount of testosterone in a test sample, comprising ionizing all or a portion of the testosterone present in the sample to produce one or more testosterone ions that are detectable in a mass spectrometer. All or a portion of the testosterone present in the sample is ionized to produce one or more testosterone ions, which may be isolated and fragmented to produce precursor ions. A separately detectable internal testosterone standard can be provided in the sample. In a preferred embodiment, the reference is 2,2,4,6,6-d5 testosterone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2013
    Assignee: Quest Diagnostics Investments Incorporated
    Inventors: Michael P. Caulfield, Darren A Carns, Richard E Reitz
  • Patent number: 8329392
    Abstract: Provided are methods for determining the presence or amount of testosterone in a test sample, comprising ionizing all or a portion of the testosterone present in the sample to produce one or more testosterone ions that are detectable in a mass spectrometer. All or a portion of the testosterone present in the sample is ionized to produce one or more testosterone ions, which may be isolated and fragmented to produce precursor ions. A separately detectable internal testosterone standard can be provided in the sample. In a preferred embodiment, the reference is 2,2,4,6,6-d5 testosterone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2012
    Assignee: Quest Diagnostics Investments Incorporated
    Inventors: Michael P. Caulfield, Darren A Carns, Richard E Reitz
  • Patent number: 8318418
    Abstract: Provided are methods for determining the presence or amount of testosterone in a test sample, comprising ionizing all or a portion of the testosterone present in the sample to produce one or more testosterone ions that are detectable in a mass spectrometer. All or a portion of the testosterone present in the sample is ionized to produce one or more testosterone ions, which may be isolated and fragmented to produce precursor ions. A separately detectable internal testosterone standard can be provided in the sample. In a preferred embodiment, the reference is 2,2,4,6,6-d5 testosterone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2012
    Assignee: Quest Diagnostics Investments Incorporated
    Inventors: Michael P. Caulfield, Darren A Carns, Richard E Reitz
  • Publication number: 20110306080
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for analyzing analytes of interest in liquid samples by mass spectrometry, and preferably in patient samples. Preferred analytes of interest include sirolimus (rapamycin), corticosteroids, bile acids and lamotrigine (lamictal). In one embodiment, by careful selection of target ions, a number of corticosteroids can be analyzed simultaneously and without interference from closely related molecules. In another embodiment, the present methods combine high turbulence liquid chromatography with mass spectrometry performed in positive and negative mode in a single assay to enable the detection and quantification of the composition of bile acid pools. By combining mass spectrometry and high-throughput chromatography, the methods and compositions described herein can provide a rapid, sensitive, and accurate assay for use in large clinical laboratories.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2011
    Publication date: December 15, 2011
    Inventors: Sum Chan, Darren A. Carns, Michael P. Caulfield, Richard E. Reitz, Mildred M. Redor-Goldman, Seyed A. Sadjadi
  • Publication number: 20110226946
    Abstract: Provided are methods for determining the presence or amount of testosterone in a test sample, comprising ionizing all or a portion of the testosterone present in the sample to produce one or more testosterone ions that are detectable in a mass spectrometer. All or a portion of the testosterone present in the sample is ionized to produce one or more testosterone ions, which may be isolated and fragmented to produce precursor ions. A separately detectable internal testosterone standard can be provided in the sample. In a preferred embodiment, the reference is 2,2,4,6,6-d5 testosterone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2011
    Publication date: September 22, 2011
    Inventors: Michael P. Caulfield, Darren A. Carns, Richard E. Reitz
  • Publication number: 20110059534
    Abstract: Provided are methods for determining the presence or amount of testosterone in a test sample, comprising ionizing all or a portion of the testosterone present in the sample to produce one or more testosterone ions that are detectable in a mass spectrometer. All or a portion of the testosterone present in the sample is ionized to produce one or more testosterone ions, which may be isolated and fragmented to produce precursor ions. A separately detectable internal testosterone standard can be provided in the sample. In a preferred embodiment, the reference is 2,2,4,6,6-d5 testosterone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2010
    Publication date: March 10, 2011
    Inventors: Michael P. Caulfield, Darren A. Carns, Richard E. Reitz
  • Patent number: 7754419
    Abstract: Provided are methods for determining the presence or amount of testosterone in a test sample, comprising ionizing all or a portion of the testosterone present in the sample to produce one or more testosterone ions that are detectable in a mass spectrometer. All or a portion of the testosterone present in the sample is ionized to produce one or more testosterone ions, which may be isolated and fragmented to produce precursor ions. A separately detectable internal testosterone standard can be provided in the sample. In a preferred embodiment, the reference is 2,2,4,6,6-d5 testosterone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2010
    Assignee: Quest Diagnostics Investments Incorporated
    Inventors: Michael P. Caulfield, Darren A Carns, Richard E Reitz
  • Publication number: 20100047849
    Abstract: Provided are methods for determining the presence or amount of testosterone in a test sample, comprising ionizing all or a portion of the testosterone present in the sample to produce one or more testosterone ions that are detectable in a mass spectrometer. All or a portion of the testosterone present in the sample is ionized to produce one or more testosterone ions, which may be isolated and fragmented to produce precursor ions. A separately detectable internal testosterone standard can be provided in the sample. In a preferred embodiment, the reference is 2,2,4,6,6-d5 testosterone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2009
    Publication date: February 25, 2010
    Inventors: Michael P. Caulfield, Darren A. Carns, Richard E. Reitz
  • Publication number: 20080166697
    Abstract: Provided are methods for determining the presence or amount of testosterone in a test sample, comprising ionizing all or a portion of the testosterone present in the sample to produce one or more testosterone ions that are detectable in a mass spectrometer. All or a portion of the testosterone present in the sample is ionized to produce one or more testosterone ions, which may be isolated and fragmented to produce precursor ions. A separately detectable internal testosterone standard can be provided in the sample. In a preferred embodiment, the reference is 2,2,4,6,6-d5 testosterone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2008
    Publication date: July 10, 2008
    Inventors: Michael P. Caulfield, Darren A. Carns, Richard E. Reitz
  • Patent number: 7348137
    Abstract: Provided are methods for determining the presence or amount of testosterone in a test sample, comprising ionizing all or a portion of the testosterone present in the sample to produce one or more testosterone ions that are detectable in a mass spectrometer. All or a portion of the testosterone present in the sample is ionized to produce one or more testosterone ions, which may be isolated and fragmented to produce precursor ions. A separately detectable internal testosterone standard can be provided in the sample. In a preferred embodiment, the reference is 2,2,4,6,6-d5 testosterone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2008
    Assignee: Quest Diagnostics Investments Incorporated
    Inventors: Michael P. Caulfield, Darren A Carns, Richard E Reitz
  • Publication number: 20060040256
    Abstract: Provided are methods for determining the presence or amount of testosterone in a test sample, comprising ionizing all or a portion of the testosterone present in the sample to produce one or more testosterone ions that are detectable in a mass spectrometer. All or a portion of the testosterone present in the sample is ionized to produce one or more testosterone ions, which may be isolated and fragmented to produce precursor ions. A separately detectable internal testosterone standard can be provided in the sample. In a preferred embodiment, the reference is 2, 2, 4, 6, 6-d5 testosterone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2005
    Publication date: February 23, 2006
    Inventors: Michael Caulfield, Darren Carns, Richard Reitz
  • Patent number: 6977143
    Abstract: Provided are methods for determining the presence or amount of testosterone in a test sample, comprising ionizing all or a portion of the testosterone present in the sample to produce one or more testosterone ions that are detectable in a mass spectrometer. All or a portion of the testosterone present in the sample is ionized to produce one or more testosterone ions, which may be isolated and fragmented to produce precursor ions. A separately detectable internal testosterone standard can be provided in the sample. In a preferred embodiment, the reference is 2, 2, 4, 6, 6-d5 testosterone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2005
    Assignee: Quest Diagnostics Investments Incorporated
    Inventors: Michael P. Caulfield, Darren A. Carns, Richard E. Reitz