Patents by Inventor James Rhoads
James Rhoads 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).
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Patent number: 11817624Abstract: A system with a containment assembly formed by containment panels in an array about an interior of the assembly, and a ventilation apparatus for permitting passive air movement and producing active air movement through the interior. The ventilation apparatus may include an active air movement structure to produce active air movement into the interior. The active air movement structure may include at least one air entry opening located on the containment assembly toward the first end, at least one air exit opening located on the containment assembly toward the second end, and an air movement assembly positioned with respect to the containment assembly to create air movement in the interior of the containment assembly. Embodiments of the ventilation apparatus may include a passive air movement structure with at least one ventilation slot in the containment assembly and situated to permit a cross flow of air through the interior.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2022Date of Patent: November 14, 2023Inventors: Gregg Ehresmann, James Rhoads
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Patent number: 11279982Abstract: Provided herein is technology relating to detecting molecular markers relevant to cancer and particularly, but not exclusively, to methods and compositions for quantifying and/or detecting EGFR mRNA and/or EGFRvIII mRNA in biological samples.Type: GrantFiled: January 2, 2020Date of Patent: March 22, 2022Assignee: ABBOTT MOLECULAR INC.Inventors: Jeffrey D. Wuitschick, Kevin S. Nelson, Shihai Huang, Rupinder Kular, Carolyn Mullen, James Rhoads
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Publication number: 20200172983Abstract: Provided herein is technology relating to detecting molecular markers relevant to cancer and particularly, but not exclusively, to methods and compositions for quantifying and/or detecting EGFR mRNA and/or EGFRvIII mRNA in biological samples.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 2, 2020Publication date: June 4, 2020Inventors: Jeffrey D. Wuitschick, Kevin S. Nelson, Shihai Huang, Rupinder Kular, Carolyn Mullen, James Rhoads
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Patent number: 10538815Abstract: Provided herein is technology relating to detecting molecular markers relevant to cancer and particularly, but not exclusively, to methods and compositions for quantifying and/or detecting EGFR mRNA and/or EGFRvIII mRNA in biological samples.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2016Date of Patent: January 21, 2020Assignee: ABBOTT MOLECULAR INC.Inventors: Jeffrey D. Wuitschick, Kevin S. Nelson, Shihai Huang, Rupinder Kular, Carolyn Mullen, James Rhoads
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Publication number: 20160376665Abstract: Provided herein is technology relating to detecting molecular markers relevant to cancer and particularly, but not exclusively, to methods and compositions for quantifying and/or detecting EGFR mRNA and/or EGFRvIII mRNA in biological samples.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2016Publication date: December 29, 2016Inventors: Jeffrey D. Wuitschick, Kevin S. Nelson, Shihai Huang, Rupinder Kular, Carolyn Mullen, James Rhoads
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Patent number: 7015317Abstract: The present invention provides polynucleotides that can specifically hybridise to Hepatitis B virus (HBV) nucleic acids from all genotypes. These polynucleotides can be used in genotype-independent detection and quantitation of HBV nucleic acids. For example, the polynucleotides can be used as primers and/or probes in amplification-based assays for either end-point detection or real-time monitoring of HBV nucleic acids in a test sample. The polynucleotides can additionally be provided as part of a kit for the detection and quantitation of HBV nucleic acids.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2002Date of Patent: March 21, 2006Assignee: Abbott LaboratoriesInventors: Carolyn Mullen, James Rhoads
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Publication number: 20050164353Abstract: The present invention provides polynucleotides that can specifically hybridise to Hepatitis B virus (HBV) nucleic acids from all genotypes. These polynucleotides can be used in genotype-independent detection and quantitation of HBV nucleic acids. For example, the polynucleotides can be used as primers and/or probes in amplification-based assays for either end-point detection or real-time monitoring of HBV nucleic acids in a test sample. The polynucleotides can additionally be provided as part of a kit for the detection and quantitation of HBV nucleic acids.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2002Publication date: July 28, 2005Inventors: Carolyn Mullen, James Rhoads
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Publication number: 20050158551Abstract: A structure arrangement and method for the protection of a host system against an impacting ballistic element and for providing ease of mobility. The structure arrangement includes a composite. The composite includes a matrix and a multiplicity of single-walled carbon nanotubes. The single-walled carbon nanotubes are arranged with respect to the matrix so as to define an array for engagement with an impacting ballistic element.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2001Publication date: July 21, 2005Inventors: James Rhoads, Frederick Herman, John Yanaros, David Henn
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Publication number: 20030032051Abstract: Disclosed herein is a molecular probe comprising a 3′ portion; a 5′ portion; and a center portion, that is complementary to a target sequence between the 3′ and 5′ portions. The 3′ portion is complementary to the 5′ portion such that when the 3′ portion is hybridized to the 5′ portion the probe has a stem loop structure. Additionally, parts of either or both of the 3′ or 5′ portions of the probe are complementary to the target sequence. Methods for using such probes are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2002Publication date: February 13, 2003Inventors: Maria C. Gentile-Davey, Clifford M. Chan, Kristin Elmore, James A. Rhoads
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Publication number: 20020102557Abstract: Disclosed herein is a molecular probe comprising a 3′ portion; a 5′ portion; and a center portion, that is complementary to a target sequence between the 3′ and 5′ portions. The 3′ portion is complementary to the 5′ portion such that when the 3′ portion is hybridized to the 5′ portion the probe has a stem loop structure. Additionally, parts of either or both of the 3′ or 5′ portions of the probe are complementary to the target sequence. Methods for using such probes are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2001Publication date: August 1, 2002Inventors: Maria C. Gentile-Davey, Clifford M. Chan, Kristin Elmore, James A. Rhoads
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Patent number: 6383615Abstract: An absorbent and cut-resistant sheet having a cut-resistant material with a plurality of openings, and an absorbent material attached to the cut-resistant material. Preferably, the apertured cut-resistant material is in the form of sheet having a thickness of between about 0.005 inches and about 0.020 inches, and has an open area of less than about 50 percent. It is also preferred that the cut-resistant sheet have fold lines formed on a non-cutting surface, so as to make the material easily foldable and/or tearable. In addition, a stainable absorbent cover layer can be attached to a cutting surface of the cut-resistant sheet to provide an indication of where cutting has occurred, and to give the material a desirable appearance. A liquid impervious backing layer is also preferably attached to the absorbent material to resist the escape of fluid from the absorbent material. It is preferred that the cut-resistant sheet comprises a polymeric material.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2001Date of Patent: May 7, 2002Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Geneva Gail Otten, Albert Sylvester Crawford, II, Daniel James Rhoads, John David Norcom, Richard Tweddell, III, Peter Worthington Hamilton, Richard Emil Hildebrand, IV, Kenneth Stephen McGuire
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Publication number: 20010024715Abstract: An absorbent and cut-resistant sheet having a cut-resistant material with a plurality of openings, and an absorbent material attached to the cut-resistant material. Preferably, the apertured cut-resistant material is in the form of sheet having a thickness of between about 0.005 inches and about 0.020 inches, and has an open area of less than about 50 percent. It is also preferred that the cut-resistant sheet have fold lines formed on a non-cutting surface, so as to make the material easily foldable and/or tearable. In addition, a stainable absorbent cover layer can be attached to a cutting surface of the cut-resistant sheet to provide an indication of where cutting has occurred, and to give the material a desirable appearance. A liquid impervious backing layer is also preferably attached to the absorbent material to resist the escape of fluid from the absorbent material. It is preferred that the cut-resistant sheet comprises a polymeric material.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2001Publication date: September 27, 2001Inventors: Geneva Gail Otten, Albert Sylvester Crawford, Daniel James Rhoads, John David Norcom, Richard Tweddell, Peter Worthington Hamilton, Richard Emil Hildebrand, Kenneth Stephen McGuire
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Patent number: 6274232Abstract: An absorbent and cut-resistant sheet having a cut-resistant material with a plurality of openings, and an absorbent material attached to the cut-resistant material. Preferably, the apertured cut-resistant material is in the form of sheet having a thickness of between about 0.005 inches and about 0.020 inches, and has an open area of less than about 50 percent. It is also preferred that the cut-resistant sheet have fold lines formed on a non-cutting surface, so as to make the material easily foldable and/or tearable. In addition, a stainable absorbent cover layer can be attached to a cutting surface of the cut-resistant sheet to provide an indication of where cutting has occurred, and to give the material a desirable appearance. A liquid impervious backing layer is also preferably attached to the absorbent material to resist the escape of fluid from the absorbent material. It is preferred that the cut-resistant sheet comprises a polymeric material.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 1999Date of Patent: August 14, 2001Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Geneva Gail Otten, Albert Sylvester Crawford, II, Daniel James Rhoads, John David Norcom, Richard Tweddell, III, Peter Worthington Hamilton, Richard Emil Hildebrand, IV, Kenneth Stephen McGuire
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Patent number: 6210898Abstract: The invention relates to multiplex ligase chain reaction (LCR). Two or more putative target sequences are selected. For each one, a set of four probes is used simultaneously to amplify the putative sequence if it is present in the sample. Preferably, all the amplicons are labeled with a common label/hapten and, for each different target, with a unique label/hapten. The invention also relates to an immunochromatographic strip device and method employing a diagonal array of capture spots.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 1999Date of Patent: April 3, 2001Assignee: Abbott LaboratoriesInventors: Stanley R. Bouma, Julian Gordon, Joanell Hoijer, Cynthia Jou, James Rhoads
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Patent number: 6100099Abstract: The invention relates to multiplex ligase chain reaction (LCR). Two or more putative target sequences are selected. For each one, a set of four probes is used simultaneously to amplify the putative sequence if it is present in the sample. Preferably, all the amplicons are labeled with a common label/hapten and, for each different target, with a unique label/hapten. The invention also relates to an immunochromatographic strip device and method employing a diagonal array of capture spots.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 1998Date of Patent: August 8, 2000Assignee: Abbott LaboratoriesInventors: Julian Gordon, Joanell Hoijer, Cynthia Jou, James Rhoads
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Patent number: 5869252Abstract: The invention relates to multiplex ligase chain reaction (LCR). Two or more purative target sequences are selected. For each one, a set of four probes is used simultaneously to amplify the putative sequence if it is present in the sample. Preferably, all the amplicons are labeled with a common label/hapten and, for each different target, with a unique label/hapten. The invention also relates to an immunochromatographic strip device and method employing a diagonal array of capture spots.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 1996Date of Patent: February 9, 1999Assignee: Abbott LaboratoriesInventors: Stanley R. Bouma, Julian Gordon, Joanell Hoijer, Cynthia Jou, James Rhoads