Patents by Inventor Jean-Francois Houle

Jean-Francois Houle 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).

  • Patent number: 9285362
    Abstract: Methods, devices, and kits for measuring multiple analytes in a sample having a broad range of concentrations using optical diffraction are disclosed. Devices, methods, and kits useful for monitoring and diagnosing diabetes, cardiovascular disease, thyroid disease, hormone-related conditions, and sepsis are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2016
    Assignee: Axela, Inc.
    Inventors: Jean-Francois Houle, Sriram Kumaraswamy
  • Patent number: 8877516
    Abstract: The invention features methods and devices for the detection of biomarker complexes and their components and for the sequential detection of multiple epitopes of a biomarker. The invention also features methods for diagnosing disease and evaluating the efficacy of treatment of a subject with a disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2014
    Assignee: Axela, Inc.
    Inventors: Yixin Lin, Jean-François Houle
  • Patent number: 8338189
    Abstract: The invention features methods and devices for the detection of biomarker complexes and their components and for the sequential detection of multiple epitopes of a biomarker. The invention also features methods for diagnosing disease and evaluating the efficacy of treatment of a subject with a disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2012
    Assignee: Axela Inc.
    Inventors: Yixin Lin, Jean-Francois Houle
  • Publication number: 20110091865
    Abstract: The invention relates to method, devices, and kits for measuring multiple analytes in a sample having a broad range of concentrations using optical diffraction. Devices, methods, and kits useful for monitoring and diagnosing diabetes, cardiovascular disease, thyroid disease, hormone-related conditions, and sepsis are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2007
    Publication date: April 21, 2011
    Inventors: Jean-Francois Houle, Sriram Kumaraswamy
  • Publication number: 20090233313
    Abstract: The invention features methods and devices for the detection of antibodies. The invention also features methods for diagnosing disease and evaluating the efficacy of treatment of a subject with a disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2009
    Publication date: September 17, 2009
    Applicant: Axela Inc.
    Inventors: Brian Pak, Jean-Francois Houle, David Wong
  • Publication number: 20090233268
    Abstract: The invention features methods and devices for the detection of biomarker complexes and their components and for the sequential detection of multiple epitopes of a biomarker. The invention also features methods for diagnosing disease and evaluating the efficacy of treatment of a subject with a disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2009
    Publication date: September 17, 2009
    Applicant: Axela Inc.
    Inventors: Yixin Lin, Jean-Francois Houle
  • Publication number: 20050130245
    Abstract: This invention relates to the diagnosis and treatment of pre-Type 1 diabetes and Type-1 diabetes (T1D); particularly to the use of neuronal proteins as predictors of the disease; and most particularly to GFAP (glial fibrillary acidic protein); GAD65 (glutamic acid decarboxylase 65); NSE (neuron specific enolase; S100? and CNPase (2?, 3?-cyclic nucleotide 3?-phosphodiesterase) neuronal proteins useful for pre-Type 1 diabetes screening and/or staging.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2004
    Publication date: June 16, 2005
    Applicant: Syn X Pharma, Inc.
    Inventors: Jean-Francois Houle, Peter Kupchak, George Jackowski, Anthony Kahama
  • Patent number: 4988543
    Abstract: A method and an apparatus for impregnating one side of a porous board, such as gypsum boards, with a precise amount of compatible phase change material. A predetermined amount of the phase change material is applied at a predetermined uniform rate to the one surface of the board so that a predetermined amount of the phase change is impregnated. The rate of application is lower than the absorption rate of phase change material. Also, the temperature of the board must be above the melting point of the phase change material during the impregnation. The process and apparatus may be either a continuous, a semi-continuous or a batch operation, and the resulting product is intended as a building construction material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 1989
    Date of Patent: January 29, 1991
    Assignee: Ecole Polytechnique
    Inventors: Jean-Francois Houle, Jean Paris