Abstract: This invention is in the field of medical devices. Specifically, the present invention provides portable medical devices that allow real-time detection of analytes from a biological fluid. The methods and devices are particularly useful for providing point-of-care testing for a variety of medical applications.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 8, 2009
Date of Patent:
October 9, 2012
Assignee:
Theranos, Inc.
Inventors:
Elizabeth A. Holmes, Shaunak Roy, John Howard, Chengwang Wang, Ian Gibbons, Timothy M. Kemp, Shize Daniel Qi
Abstract: The present invention provides compositions useful for biomolecule storage comprising a water soluble inorganic compound, a stabilizer, or a combination thereof. The present invention also provides methods of using the compositions of the invention to store biomolecules in the dry state and in solution, as well as sample carriers and kits comprising compositions of the invention.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
September 14, 2009
Date of Patent:
October 9, 2012
Assignee:
GenVault Corporation
Inventors:
Michael Hogan, Michael Saghbini, Chunnian Shi, David Wong
Abstract: Exosomes can be used for detecting biomarkers for diagnostic, therapy-related or prognostic methods to identify phenotypes, such as a condition or disease, for example, the stage or progression of a disease. Cell-of-origin exosomes can be used in profiling of physiological states or determining phenotypes. Biomarkers or markers from cell-of-origin specific exosomes can be used to determine treatment regimens for diseases, conditions, disease stages, and stages of a condition, and can also be used to determine treatment efficacy. Markers from cell-of-origin specific exosomes can also be used to identify conditions of diseases of unknown origin.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
January 19, 2011
Date of Patent:
October 2, 2012
Assignee:
Caris Life Sciences Luxembourg Holdings, S.A.R.L.
Inventors:
Michael Klass, Christine Kuslich, George Poste
Abstract: Compositions comprising a tripeptide having the sequence XC1C2; wherein X is any amino acid such that XC1C2 is capable of binding a metal in a square planar orientation or square pyramidal orientation or both; and wherein C1 and C2 are the same or different; and wherein C1 and C2 individually are chosen from a cysteine and a cysteine-like nonnatural amino acid, as well as metal-XC1C2 complexes and methods for forming such complexes.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 30, 2011
Date of Patent:
October 2, 2012
Assignee:
University of Kansas
Inventors:
Jennifer Ann Stowell Laurence, Anthony Andrew Vartia, Mary Elizabeth Krause
Abstract: This disclosure relates to compositions for delivering agents to a subject, and in particular, to compositions for delivery of therapeutic agents or diagnostic agents in the presence or absence of targeting moieties. In part, this disclosure relates to compositions comprising a hydrophobic group with a first end and a second end, a first metal binding domain linked to the hydrophobic group, a metal ion capable of being chelated to the first metal binding domain, and an agent linked to a second metal binding domain capable of chelating to the metal ion.
Abstract: A system receives a mask pattern and a first image of at least a portion of a photo-mask corresponding to the mask pattern. The system determines a second image of at least the portion of the photo-mask based on the first image and the mask pattern. This second image is characterized by additional spatial frequencies than the first image.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 29, 2009
Date of Patent:
October 2, 2012
Assignee:
Luminescent Technologies, Inc.
Inventors:
Moshe E. Preil, Alex N. Hegyi, Daniel S. Abrams
Abstract: A method and apparatus for extracting CO2 from air comprising an anion exchange material formed in a matrix exposed to a flow of the air, and for delivering that extracted CO2 to controlled environments. The present invention contemplates the extraction of CO2 from air using conventional extraction methods or by using one of the extraction methods disclosed; e.g., humidity swing or electro dialysis. The present invention also provides delivery of the CO2 to greenhouses where increased levels of CO2 will improve conditions for growth. Alternatively, the CO2 is fed to an algae culture.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 13, 2010
Date of Patent:
September 25, 2012
Assignee:
Kilimanjaro Energy, Inc.
Inventors:
Allen B. Wright, Klaus S. Lackner, Ursula Ginster
Abstract: Described herein are compounds that are antagonists of lysophosphatidic receptor(s). Also described are pharmaceutical compositions and medicaments that include the compounds described herein, as well as methods of using such antagonists, alone and in combination with other compounds, for treating LPA-dependent or LPA-mediated conditions or diseases.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
September 27, 2011
Date of Patent:
September 25, 2012
Assignee:
Amira Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Inventors:
John Howard Hutchinson, Thomas Jon Seiders, Bowei Wang, Jeannie M. Arruda, Jeffrey Roger Roppe, Timothy Parr
Abstract: The present invention provides an approach for the determination of the activation states of a plurality of proteins in single cells. This approach permits the rapid detection of heterogeneity in a complex cell population based on activation states, expression markers and other criteria, and the identification of cellular subsets that exhibit correlated changes in activation within the cell population. Moreover, this approach allows the correlation of cellular activities or properties. In addition, the use of modulators of cellular activation allows for characterization of pathways and cell populations. Several exemplary diseases that can be analyzed using the invention include AML, MDS, and MPN.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
April 8, 2011
Date of Patent:
September 25, 2012
Assignee:
Nodality, Inc.
Inventors:
Wendy J. Fantl, David B. Rosen, Alessandra Cesano, Santosh K. Putta, James R. Hackett, Michael Walker, Jing Shi
Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention provides a composition of a covalent conjugate of a GABA analog with a drug. In another aspect, the present invention provides methods for treating pain and neurological disorders using the conjugates of GABA analogs.
Abstract: A server implemented method for facilitating execution of an application for a wireless device. The server selects a plurality of scene components. The scene components comprise at least one functional unit operable to execute functions associated with the scene components. The functions of said functional units are a portion of an application operable to be executed by the wireless device. The server further selects a plurality of assets. The assets are operable to be used in rendering a scene utilizing said plurality of scene components. The server determines a partition of functionality of the application which defines a server behavior module for executing on the server and a client behavior module for executing on the wireless device. The server customizes the plurality of scene components and the plurality of assets for the wireless device. The plurality of scene components and plurality of assets are sent to the wireless device for execution and rendering.
Abstract: Disclosed are pharmaceutical and cosmetic compositions containing aromatic aldehyde compounds. Some of the disclosed compositions are useful as topical therapeutics for treating inflammatory dermatologic conditions. Some of the compositions are useful in transdermal and other systemic dose forms for treating other inflammatory conditions in mammals.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 28, 2012
Date of Patent:
September 18, 2012
Assignee:
Skinmedica, Inc.
Inventors:
Charles R. Engles, Bryan Fuller, Brian Keith Pilcher
Abstract: The present invention provides novel fused ring heterocycle kinase modulators and methods of using the novel fused ring heterocycle kinase modulators to treat diseases mediated by kinase activity.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
August 11, 2009
Date of Patent:
September 18, 2012
Assignee:
SGX Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Inventors:
William D. Arnold, Pierre Bounaud, Chixu Chen, Brian Eastman, Andreas Gosberg, Stefan N. Gradl, Stephanie Hopkins, Zhe Li, Ian McDonald, Paul A. Sprengeler, Ruo W. Steensma, Mark E. Wilson
Abstract: An intervertebral prosthesis for insertion between adjacent vertebrae includes upper and lower prosthesis plates locatable against respective vertebrae and having opposing, concavely curved recesses therein, and a core located between the plates. The core has opposed, convexly curved surfaces received in the recesses of the plates to allow the plates to slide in articulated manner over the core. The opposed surfaces of the core and the recesses of the plates have cooperating spherical curvatures. The recess of each plate surrounds a locating peg projecting centrally from the base of the recess and is bounded by an annular rim, such that the annular rims of the plates are arranged to contact one another at a predetermined limit of sliding movement of the plates over the core. The peg locates loosely in an opening located centrally in a curved surface of the core, whereby the plates can slide over the core in all directions while the peg holds the core captive.
Abstract: Described herein are compounds of Formula I and pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds, which modulate the activity of store-operated calcium (SOC) channels. Also describe herein are methods of using such SOC channel modulators, alone and in combination with other compounds, for treating diseases or conditions that would benefit from inhibition of SOC channel activity.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
August 15, 2008
Date of Patent:
September 11, 2012
Assignee:
Calcimedica, Inc.
Inventors:
Gonul Velicelebi, Kenneth A. Stauderman, David P. M. Pleynet, Soan Cheng, Jeffrey P. Whitten
Abstract: Described herein are methods and systems useful for characterizing clinical outcomes of a subject. Provided herein includes computer-assessed methods, medical information systems, and computer-readable instructions that can aid an end-user in diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of a clinical outcome.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
September 26, 2011
Date of Patent:
September 11, 2012
Assignee:
Theranos, Inc.
Inventors:
Seth Michelson, Timothy Michael Kemp, Ian Gibbons, Elizabeth A. Holmes
Abstract: A needle electrode deployment shaft includes a central member and a plurality of needle electrodes. The central member has a plurality of needle advancement channels formed therein. The needle electrodes are disposed within the advancement channels and each advancement channel terminates in a ramp portion which deflects the needles radially outwardly as they are axially advanced. The ramps may be spirally or acutely configured in order to increase the distance through which the needles may be bent as they are axially advanced. Additionally, the central member may have a radially reduced distal tip in order to decrease tissue insertion forces.
Abstract: Needles are deployed in tissue under direct ultrasonic or other imaging. To aid in deploying the needle, a visual needle guide is projected on to the image prior to needle deployment. Once the needle guide is properly aligned, the needle can be deployed. After needle deployment, a safety boundary and treatment region are projected on to the screen. After confirming that the safety boundary and treatment regions are sufficient, the patient can be treated using the needle.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
November 30, 2011
Date of Patent:
September 11, 2012
Assignee:
Gynesonics, Inc.
Inventors:
Michael Munrow, Jordan Bajor, Malcolm G. Munro
Abstract: A method for building and verifying and validating a software system that is used for regulated industry software related activities, such as FDA trials, field trials, biomedical data gathering, and similar efforts includes building the application into a virtual appliance using, for example, Vmware. The application and the supporting software are encapsulated in a single virtual file to create a virtual appliance that is independent of hardware and dependent only on virtual appliance support.