Patents by Inventor Laurie A. Flynn

Laurie A. Flynn 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: 8105795
    Abstract: Methods, devices, kits and compositions for detecting the presence or absence of roundworm in a fecal sample are disclosed herein. The methods, devices, kits and compositions of the present invention may be used to confirm the presence or absence of roundworm in a fecal sample from a mammal that may also be infected with one or more of hookworm, whipworm, and heartworm. Confirmation of the presence or absence of roundworm in the mammal may be made, for example, for the purpose of selecting an optimal course of treating the mammal and/or for the purpose of determining whether the mammal has been rid of the infection after treatment has been initiated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2012
    Assignees: Idexx Laboratories, Inc., Divergence, Inc.
    Inventors: David Allen Elsemore, Laurie A. Flynn, Michael Crawford
  • Patent number: 8097261
    Abstract: A composition, device, kit and method for detecting the presence or absence of roundworm in a fecal sample. The composition, device, kit and method of the present invention may be used to confirm the presence or absence of roundworm in a fecal sample from a mammal that may also be infected with one or more of hookworm, whipworm, and heartworm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2012
    Assignee: Idexx Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: David Allen Elsemore, Laurie A. Flynn
  • Patent number: 7993862
    Abstract: Methods, devices, kits and compositions for detecting the presence or absence of roundworm in a mammalian sample are disclosed herein. The methods, devices, kits and compositions of the present invention may be used to confirm the presence or absence of roundworm in a fecal sample from a mammal that may also be infected with one or more of hookworm, whipworm, and heartworm. Confirmation of the presence or absence of roundworm in the mammal may be made, for example, for the purpose of selecting an optimal course of treating the mammal and/or for the purpose of determining whether the mammal has been rid of the infection after treatment has been initiated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2011
    Assignees: IDEXX Laboratories, Inc., Divergence, Inc.
    Inventors: David Allen Elsemore, Laurie A. Flynn, Michael Crawford
  • Patent number: 7993861
    Abstract: Methods, devices, kits and compositions for detecting the presence or absence of whipworm in a fecal sample are disclosed herein. The methods, devices, kits and compositions of the present invention may be used to confirm the presence or absence of whipworm in a fecal sample from a mammal that may also be infected with one or more of hookworm, roundworm, and heartworm. Confirmation of the presence or absence of whipworm in the mammal may be made, for example, for the purpose of selecting an optimal course of treating the mammal and/or for the purpose of determining whether the mammal has been rid of the infection after treatment has been initiated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2011
    Assignees: IDEXX Laboratories, Inc., Divergence, Inc.
    Inventors: David Allen Elsemore, Laurie A. Flynn, Michael Crawford
  • Patent number: 7951547
    Abstract: Methods, devices, kits and compositions for detecting the presence or absence of one or more helminthic coproantigens in a sample are disclosed herein. The methods, devices, kits and compositions of the present invention may be used to confirm the presence or absence of roundworm, whipworm and/or hookworm in a fecal sample from a mammal and may also be able to distinguish between one or more helminth infections. Confirmation of the presence or absence of roundworm, whipworm and/or hookworm in the mammal may be made, for example, for the purpose of selecting an optimal course of treating the mammal and/or for the purpose of determining whether the mammal has been rid of the infection after treatment has been initiated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2011
    Assignees: Idexx Laboratories, Inc., Divergence, Inc.
    Inventors: David Allen Elsemore, Jinming Geng, Laurie A. Flynn, Michael Crawford
  • Publication number: 20110086340
    Abstract: Methods, devices, kits and compositions for detecting the presence or absence of roundworm in a mammalian sample are disclosed herein. The methods, devices, kits and compositions of the present invention may be used to confirm the presence or absence of roundworm in a fecal sample from a mammal that may also be infected with one or more of hookworm, whipworm, and heartworm. Confirmation of the presence or absence of roundworm in the mammal may be made, for example, for the purpose of selecting an optimal course of treating the mammal and/or for the purpose of determining whether the mammal has been rid of the infection after treatment has been initiated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2010
    Publication date: April 14, 2011
    Applicants: IDEXX LABORATORIES, INC., DIVERGENCE, INC.
    Inventors: David Allen Elsemore, Laurie A. Flynn, Michael Crawford, Jinming Geng
  • Publication number: 20100248217
    Abstract: A composition, device, kit and method for detecting the presence or absence of roundworm in a fecal sample. The composition, device, kit and method of the present invention may be used to confirm the presence or absence of roundworm in a fecal sample from a mammal that may also be infected with one or more of hookworm, whipworm, and heartworm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2010
    Publication date: September 30, 2010
    Applicant: IDEXX LABORATORIES, INC.
    Inventors: David Allen Elsemore, Laurie A. Flynn
  • Patent number: 7736660
    Abstract: A composition, device, kit and method for detecting the presence or absence of roundworm in a fecal sample. The composition, device, kit and method of the present invention may be used to confirm the presence or absence of roundworm in a fecal sample from a mammal that may also be infected with one or more of hookworm, whipworm, and heartworm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2010
    Assignee: IDEXX Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: David Allen Elsemore, Laurie A. Flynn
  • Publication number: 20090286231
    Abstract: Methods, devices, kits and compositions for detecting the presence or absence of one or more helminthic coproantigens in a sample are disclosed herein. The methods, devices, kits and compositions of the present invention may be used to confirm the presence or absence of roundworm, whipworm and/or hookworm in a fecal sample from a mammal and may also be able to distinguish between one or more helminth infections. Confirmation of the presence or absence of roundworm, whipworm and/or hookworm in the mammal may be made, for example, for the purpose of selecting an optimal course of treating the mammal and/or for the purpose of determining whether the mammal has been rid of the infection after treatment has been initiated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2009
    Publication date: November 19, 2009
    Applicants: IDEXX LABORATORIES, INC., DIVERGENCE, INC.
    Inventors: David Allen Elsemore, Jinming Geng, Laurie A. Flynn, Michael Crawford
  • Publication number: 20090286229
    Abstract: Methods, devices, kits and compositions for detecting the presence or absence of roundworm in a fecal sample are disclosed herein. The methods, devices, kits and compositions of the present invention may be used to confirm the presence or absence of roundworm in a fecal sample from a mammal that may also be infected with one or more of hookworm, whipworm, and heartworm. Confirmation of the presence or absence of roundworm in the mammal may be made, for example, for the purpose of selecting an optimal course of treating the mammal and/or for the purpose of determining whether the mammal has been rid of the infection after treatment has been initiated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2009
    Publication date: November 19, 2009
    Applicants: IDEXX LABORATORIES, INC., DIVERGENCE, INC.
    Inventors: David Allen Elsemore, Laurie A. Flynn, Jinming Geng, Michael Crawford
  • Publication number: 20090286227
    Abstract: Methods, devices, kits and compositions for detecting the presence or absence of whipworm in a fecal sample are disclosed herein. The methods, devices, kits and compositions of the present invention may be used to confirm the presence or absence of whipworm in a fecal sample from a mammal that may also be infected with one or more of hookworm, roundworm, and heartworm. Confirmation of the presence or absence of whipworm in the mammal may be made, for example, for the purpose of selecting an optimal course of treating the mammal and/or for the purpose of determining whether the mammal has been rid of the infection after treatment has been initiated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2009
    Publication date: November 19, 2009
    Applicants: IDEXX LABORATORIES, INC., DIVERGENCE, INC.
    Inventors: David Allen Elsemore, Laurie A. Flynn, Michael Crawford
  • Publication number: 20090286230
    Abstract: Methods, devices, kits and compositions for detecting the presence or absence of roundworm in a fecal sample are disclosed herein. The methods, devices, kits and compositions of the present invention may be used to confirm the presence or absence of roundworm in a fecal sample from a mammal that may also be infected with one or more of hookworm, whipworm, and heartworm. Confirmation of the presence or absence of roundworm in the mammal may be made, for example, for the purpose of selecting an optimal course of treating the mammal and/or for the purpose of determining whether the mammal has been rid of the infection after treatment has been initiated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2009
    Publication date: November 19, 2009
    Applicants: IDEXX LABORATORIES, INC., DIVERGENCE, INC.
    Inventors: David Allen Elsemore, Laurie A. Flynn, Michael Crawford
  • Publication number: 20090286228
    Abstract: Methods, devices, kits and compositions for detecting the presence or absence of roundworm in a mammalian sample are disclosed herein. The methods, devices, kits and compositions of the present invention may be used to confirm the presence or absence of roundworm in a fecal sample from a mammal that may also be infected with one or more of hookworm, whipworm, and heartworm. Confirmation of the presence or absence of roundworm in the mammal may be made, for example, for the purpose of selecting an optimal course of treating the mammal and/or for the purpose of determining whether the mammal has been rid of the infection after treatment has been initiated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2009
    Publication date: November 19, 2009
    Applicants: IDEXX LABORATORIES, INC., DIVERGENCE, INC.
    Inventors: David Allen Elsemore, Laurie A. Flynn, Michael Crawford
  • Publication number: 20080311557
    Abstract: A device, kit and method for detecting the presence or absence of hookworm antigens. The device, kit and method of the present invention may be used to confirm the presence or absence of hookworm in a fecal sample that may be infected with one or more of roundworm, whipworm, tapeworm and heartworm, and whether or not hookworm ova are present in the sample. Further, the device, kit and method of the present invention may be used to confirm the presence or absence of hookworm in a fecal sample excreted by a canine animal as early as nine days after the animal first becomes infected with hookworm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2007
    Publication date: December 18, 2008
    Applicant: IDEXX Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: David Allen Elsemore, Laurie A. Flynn
  • Publication number: 20080311600
    Abstract: A composition, device, kit and method for detecting the presence or absence of roundworm in a fecal sample. The composition, device, kit and method of the present invention may be used to confirm the presence or absence of roundworm in a fecal sample from a mammal that may also be infected with one or more of hookworm, whipworm, and heartworm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2007
    Publication date: December 18, 2008
    Applicant: IDEXX Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: David Allen Elsemore, Laurie A. Flynn