Patents by Inventor Kevin Helms

Kevin Helms 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: 11867705
    Abstract: Compounds and methods for use in detecting gabapentin in a sample suspected of containing gabapentin are disclosed. Gabapentin derivatives are used to produce gabapentin conjugates. A gabapentin-immunogenic carrier conjugate may be used as an immunogen for the preparation of an anti-gabapentin antibody. A gabapentin-detectable label may be used in a signal producing system in gabapentin assays.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2024
    Assignee: ARK Diagnostics, Inc.
    Inventors: Johnny Jose Valdez, Byung Sook Moon, Michael Kevin Helms, Alejandro A. Orozco
  • Patent number: 11525835
    Abstract: Compounds and methods for use in detecting gabapentin in a sample suspected of containing gabapentin are disclosed. Gabapentin derivatives are used to produce gabapentin conjugates. A gabapentin-immunogenic carrier conjugate may be used as an immunogen for the preparation of an anti-gabapentin antibody. A gabapentin-detectable label may be used in a signal producing system in gabapentin assays.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2022
    Assignee: ARK Diagnostics, Inc.
    Inventors: Johnny Jose Valdez, Byung Sook Moon, Michael Kevin Helms, Alejandro A. Orozco
  • Publication number: 20220326263
    Abstract: Compounds and methods for use in detecting gabapentin in a sample suspected of containing gabapentin are disclosed. Gabapentin derivatives are used to produce gabapentin conjugates. A gabapentin-immunogenic carrier conjugate may be used as an immunogen for the preparation of an anti-gabapentin antibody. A gabapentin-detectable label may be used in a signal producing system in gabapentin assays.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2022
    Publication date: October 13, 2022
    Inventors: Johnny Jose Valdez, Byung Sook Moon, Michael Kevin Helms, Alejandro A. Orozco
  • Patent number: 11402395
    Abstract: Compounds and methods for use in detecting gabapentin in a sample suspected of containing gabapentin are disclosed. Gabapentin derivatives are used to produce gabapentin conjugates. A gabapentin-immunogenic carrier conjugate may be used as an immunogen for the preparation of an anti-gabapentin antibody. A gabapentin-detectable label may be used in a signal producing system in gabapentin assays.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2022
    Assignee: ARK Diagnostics, Inc.
    Inventors: Johnny Jose Valdez, Byung Sook Moon, Michael Kevin Helms, Alejandro A. Orozco
  • Publication number: 20220003793
    Abstract: Compounds and methods for use in detecting gabapentin in a sample suspected of containing gabapentin are disclosed. Gabapentin derivatives are used to produce gabapentin conjugates. A gabapentin-immunogenic carrier conjugate may be used as an immunogen for the preparation of an anti-gabapentin antibody. A gabapentin-detectable label may be used in a signal producing system in gabapentin assays.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2021
    Publication date: January 6, 2022
    Inventors: Johnny Jose Valdez, Byung Sook Moon, Michael Kevin Helms, Alejandro A. Orozco
  • Patent number: 10994499
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing comingled yarn of carbon and thermofusible fibres comprises the steps of: feeding a tow of thermofusible fibres from a spool to a blending roller and between the spool and the blending roller, spreading the thermofusible tow; feeding a tow of carbon fibres from a spool to the blending roller; spreading the carbon fibre tow between the spool and the blending roller by applying a flow of air over the tow to urge the tow against a supporting surface over which the carbon fibres pass on their way to the blending roller; combining the thermofusible and carbon fibre tows at the blending roller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2021
    Assignee: J&P COATS LIMITED
    Inventors: Kevin Helms, Steven Todd Pool
  • Publication number: 20200400696
    Abstract: Compounds and methods for use in detecting gabapentin in a sample suspected of containing gabapentin are disclosed. Gabapentin derivatives are used to produce gabapentin conjugates. A gabapentin-immunogenic carrier conjugate may be used as an immunogen for the preparation of an anti-gabapentin antibody. A gabapentin-detectable label may be used in a signal producing system in gabapentin assays.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2020
    Publication date: December 24, 2020
    Inventors: Johnny Jose Valdez, Byung Sook Moon, Michael Kevin Helms, Alejandro A. Orozco
  • Publication number: 20190145991
    Abstract: Compounds and methods for use in detecting gabapentin in a sample suspected of containing gabapentin are disclosed. Gabapentin derivatives are used to produce gabapentin conjugates. A gabapentin-immunogenic carrier conjugate may be used as an immunogen for the preparation of an anti-gabapentin antibody. A gabapentin-detectable label may be used in a signal producing system in gabapentin assays.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2019
    Publication date: May 16, 2019
    Inventors: Johnny Jose Valdez, Byung Sook Moon, Michael Kevin Helms, Alejandro A. Orozco
  • Publication number: 20190070797
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing comingled yarn of carbon and thermofusible fibres comprises the steps of: feeding a tow of thermofusible fibres from a spool to a blending roller and between the spool and the blending roller, spreading the thermofusible tow; feeding a tow of carbon fibres from a spool to the blending roller; spreading the carbon fibre tow between the spool and the blending roller by applying a flow of air over the tow to urge the tow against a supporting surface over which the carbon fibres pass on their way to the blending roller; combining the thermofusible and carbon fibre tows at the blending roller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2017
    Publication date: March 7, 2019
    Inventors: Kevin HELMS, Steven Todd POOL
  • Patent number: 10203345
    Abstract: Compounds and methods for use in detecting gabapentin in a sample suspected of containing gabapentin are disclosed. Gabapentin derivatives are used to produce gabapentin conjugates. A gabapentin-immunogenic carrier conjugate may be used as an immunogen for the preparation of an anti-gabapentin antibody. A gabapentin-detectable label may be used in a signal producing system in gabapentin assays.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2019
    Assignee: ARK Diagnostics, Inc.
    Inventors: Johnny Jose Valdez, Byung Sook Moon, Michael Kevin Helms, Alejandro A. Orozco
  • Publication number: 20170138970
    Abstract: Compounds and methods for use in detecting gabapentin in a sample suspected of containing gabapentin are disclosed. Gabapentin derivatives are used to produce gabapentin conjugates. A gabapentin-immunogenic carrier conjugate may be used as an immunogen for the preparation of an anti-gabapentin antibody. A gabapentin-detectable label may be used in a signal producing system in gabapentin assays.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2016
    Publication date: May 18, 2017
    Inventors: Johnny Jose Valdez, Byung Sook Moon, Michael Kevin Helms, Alejandro A. Orozco
  • Patent number: 9522880
    Abstract: Compounds and methods for use in detecting gabapentin in a sample suspected of containing gabapentin are disclosed. Gabapentin derivatives are used to produce gabapentin conjugates. A gabapentin-immunogenic carrier conjugate may be used as an immunogen for the preparation of an anti-gabapentin antibody. A gabapentin-detectable label may be used in a signal producing system in gabapentin assays.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2016
    Assignee: ARK Diagnostics, Inc.
    Inventors: Johnny Jose Valdez, Byung Sook Moon, Michael Kevin Helms, Alejandro A. Orozco
  • Publication number: 20150024456
    Abstract: Compounds and methods for use in detecting gabapentin in a sample suspected of containing gabapentin are disclosed. Gabapentin derivatives are used to produce gabapentin conjugates. A gabapentin-immunogenic carrier conjugate may be used as an immunogen for the preparation of an anti-gabapentin antibody. A gabapentin-detectable label may be used in a signal producing system in gabapentin assays.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2014
    Publication date: January 22, 2015
    Inventors: Johnny Jose Valdez, Byung Sook Moon, Michael Kevin Helms, Alejandro A. Orozco
  • Patent number: 8828665
    Abstract: Compounds and methods for use in detecting gabapentin in a sample suspected of containing gabapentin are disclosed. Gabapentin derivatives are used to produce gabapentin conjugates. A gabapentin-immunogenic carrier conjugate may be used as an immunogen for the preparation of an anti-gabapentin antibody. A gabapentin-detectable label may be used in a signal producing system in gabapentin assays.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2014
    Assignee: ARK Diagnostics, Inc.
    Inventors: Johnny Jose Valdez, Byung Sook Moon, Michael Kevin Helms, Alejandro A. Orozco
  • Publication number: 20080199887
    Abstract: Compounds and methods for use in detecting gabapentin in a sample suspected of containing gabapentin are disclosed. Gabapentin derivatives are used to produce gabapentin conjugates. A gabapentin-immunogenic carrier conjugate may be used as an immunogen for the preparation of an anti-gabapentin antibody. A gabapentin-detectable label may be used in a signal producing system in gabapentin assays.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2008
    Publication date: August 21, 2008
    Inventors: Johnny Jose Valdez, Byung Sook Moon, Michael Kevin Helms, Alejandro A. Orozco
  • Publication number: 20080110138
    Abstract: The CSI flex-plate is a special design technology that will help disburse the pressure over a greater area on the horse whether it be the back of the horse or other parts, thus reducing pressure points and reducing discomfort for both horse and rider. By cutting, layering and bonding a polycarbonate polymer into a combination of different lengths, shapes and thickness to achieve maximum performance, comfort, and protection at equestrian stress points. Currently the plate is sewn into saddle pads at the withers, along the spine, to the flanks, creating a base for the saddletree to rest upon, creating a stable foundation, which distributes the weight of the rider and saddletree pressure evenly over the horse's back. This distribution system will allow the horse to be more balanced, and have freer range of motion, thereby eliminating pain and sore spots. Improving the overall performance, attitude and endurance of the horse. This technology increases comfort and stability of the horse, rider and saddle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2006
    Publication date: May 15, 2008
    Inventors: Kevin Helms, Donna Helms
  • Publication number: 20030187705
    Abstract: The present invention relates to systems and methods for comparing multiple sets of information in a compare display. One embodiment of the invention includes a system for displaying cruise package and pricing information in side-by-side windows wherein the user may replace the contents of each of the windows with an alternate selection of cruise package and pricing information. The compare display enables the users to compare accurately the detailed cruise package and pricing information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2000
    Publication date: October 2, 2003
    Inventors: Martin R. Schiff, Kathleen M. Sussman-Wiles, Vivian D. Ewart, Wallace C. Huff, Byron J. Berk, Maureen J. Elenberger, Timothy Fessenden, Paul Fitton, Vance M. Loiselle, Michael A. Carpenter, Michael T. Sherota, Elizabeth K. Judy, Elena M. Rodriquez, Holley S. Christen, Mitch Cox, Todd Elliott, Kevin Helms, Adolf Quintana, Dot Tolle, Nancy Porter, Karen J. Reynolds, Monica Scanlon, Paul Colangelo, Tracey Lee Codd, Joanell U. DeLand, Timothy M. Moorhead, Anne D. Burkard, George DelPino, Joelle S. Delva, Sharon Everhart-Brooks, Bradley Ferguson, David A. Forman, Samuel L. Hintz, Irwin D. Klotz, Courtney W.T. Kurk, Keith J. Leslie, Sandi B. Levy, Fred Locicero, Charlotte A. Luna, Jeffrey A. Nickerson, Maryann Bastnagel
  • Publication number: 20030004760
    Abstract: In one embodiment, systems and methods for on-line selling and booking of cruises enable a plurality of customers, agents, and cruise lines to interact with a cruise selling and booking system via communication mediums. An interactive tool is provided for compiling, reviewing, and processing information obtained from the cruise lines, customers, and agents. Customers and/or agents may search for and compare various cruise packages to find a cruise that best suits the customer needs and desires.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2000
    Publication date: January 2, 2003
    Inventors: Martin R. Schiff, Kathleen M. Sussman-Wiles, Vivian D. Ewart, Wallace C. Huff, Byron J. Berk, Maureen J. Elenberger, Timothy Fessenden, Paul Fitton, Vance M. Loiselle, Michael A. Carpenter, Michael T. Sherota, Elizabeth K. Judy, Elena M. Rodriguez, Holley S. Christen, Mitch Cox, Todd Elliott, Kevin Helms, Adolf Quintana, Dot Tolle, Nancy Porter, Karen J. Reynolds, Monica Scanlon, Paul Colangelo, Tracey Lee Codd, Joanell U. DeLand, Timothy M. Moorhead, Anne D. Burkard, George DelPino, Joelle S. Delva, Sharon Everhart-Brooks, Bradley Ferguson, David A. Forman, Samuel L. Hintz, Irwin D. Klotz, Courtney W.T. Kurk, Keith J. Leslie, Sandi B. Levy, Fred Locicero, Charlotte A. Luna, Jeffrey A. Nickerson, Maryann Bastnagel
  • Patent number: 6477533
    Abstract: In one embodiment, systems and methods are used to maintain client relationships by tracking and managing customers and agents involved in booking a cruise. Furthermore, various activities which take place between an agent and active customers are monitored, whereby the type and quantity of activities performed by the agent is evaluated to assign a period of time of ownership of the customer. During the period of time while the customer is owned, other agents are prevented from acquiring the customer and subsequent booking commission. A series of rules which determine the duration of ownership of the customer are maintained and applied to enable the ownership to be changed as needed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2002
    Assignee: Travel Services International, Inc.
    Inventors: Martin R. Schiff, Kathleen M. Sussman-Wiles, Vivian D. Ewart, Wallace C. Huff, Byron J. Berk, Maureen J. Elenberger, Timothy Fessenden, Paul Fitton, Vance M. Loiselle, Michael A. Carpenter, Michael T. Sherota, Elizabeth K. Judy, Elena M. Rodriquez, Holley S. Christen, Mitch Cox, Todd Elliott, Kevin Helms, Adolf Quintana, Dot Tolle, Nancy Porter, Karen J. Reynolds, Monica Scanlon, Paul Colangelo, Tracey Lee Codd, Joanell U. DeLand, Timothy M. Moorhead, Anne D. Burkard, George DelPino, Joelle S. Delva, Sharon Everhart-Brooks, Bradley Ferguson, David A. Forman, Samuel L. Hintz, Irwin D. Klotz, Courtney W. T. Kurk, Keith J. Leslie, Sandi B. Levy, Fred Locicero, Charlotte A. Luna, Jeffrey A. Nickerson, Maryann Bastnagel
  • Publication number: 20020082877
    Abstract: The present invention relates to systems and methods for matching customer preferences with available options determining customer needs which may be used for the purpose of facilitating the cruise selling and booking process. The cruise selling and booking system is designed to store customer information and preferences and use the information to query available cruise options. The results of the query represent optimized cruise selections for which the customer will be well suited. The user quickly accesses relevant cruise package and pricing information which may be used for detailed comparisons between individual cruise packages.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2000
    Publication date: June 27, 2002
    Inventors: Martin R. Schiff, Kathleen M. Sussman-Wiles, Vivian D. Ewart, Wallace C. Huff, Byron J. Berk, Maureen J. Elenberger, Timothy Fessenden, Paul Fitton, Vance M. Loiselle, Michael A. Carpenter, Michael T. Sherota, Elizabeth K. Judy, Elena M. Rodriguez, Holley S. Christen, Mitch Cox, Todd Elliot, Kevin Helms, Adolf Quintana, Dot Tolle, Nancy Porter, Karen J. Reynolds, Monica Scanlon, Paul Lee Colangelo, Tracey Lee Codd, Joanell U. DeLand, Timothy M. Moorhead, Anne D. Burkard, George DelPino, Joelle S. Delva, Sharon Everhart-Brooks, Bradley Ferguson, David A. Forman, Samuel L. Hintz, Irwin D. Klotz, Courtney W. T. Kurk, Keith J. Leslie, Sandi B. Levy, Fred Locicero, Charlotte A. Luna, Jeffrey A. Nickerson, Maryann Bastnagel