Patents by Inventor Michael Kevin Helms

Michael 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
  • 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
  • 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