Patents Assigned to NUEON, INC.
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Patent number: 11445953Abstract: Methods and systems for collecting and analyzing blood are provided. The methods and systems generally operate by collecting a blood sample on a portion of a lancet and subjecting the blood sample to optical spectroscopy.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2019Date of Patent: September 20, 2022Assignee: NUEON INC.Inventor: Robert G. Messerschmidt
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Patent number: 11428574Abstract: Biomarkers of high blood pressure are measured to identify high blood pressure of the subject based on one or more biomarkers. In many embodiments, the response of the biomarker to blood pressure occurs over the course of at least an hour, such that the high blood pressure identification is based on a cumulative effect of physiology of the subject over a period of time. The methods and apparatus of identifying high blood pressure with biomarkers have the advantage of providing improved treatment of the subject, as the identified biomarker can be related to an effect of the high blood pressure on the subject, such as a biomarker corresponding to central blood pressure. The sample can be subjected to increases in one or more of pressure or temperatures, and changes in the blood sample measured over time.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2017Date of Patent: August 30, 2022Assignee: NUEON INC.Inventors: Robert G. Messerschmidt, Howland D. T. Jones
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Publication number: 20220225908Abstract: Systems, apparatuses and methods for the non-invasive measurement of a surrogate for a biomarker in a person's blood. In the example where the surrogate is a level of fat in the blood of the person and the biomarker is the level of triglycerides in the person's blood, the correlation between measurements of the surrogate and the level of triglycerides may be used to generate a recommendation to the person regarding a change in their intake of food, their exercise regimen, or another aspect of their lifestyle.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 21, 2022Publication date: July 21, 2022Applicant: NUEON INC.Inventors: Robert G. MESSERSCHMIDT, Hershel MACAULAY, Dara ROUHOLIMAN
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Patent number: 11371882Abstract: Described herein are methods and apparatus for spectroscopic analysis of samples. In many embodiments, an apparatus for providing spectroscopic analysis of a sample comprises a sample holder. For example, the sample holder may comprise a consumable single use sample holder that can be readily coupled to and removed from a measurement apparatus such as a spectrometer. The sample holder may comprise a measurement surface configured to receive the sample during measurement, wherein the measurement surface may comprise a porous mesh. The porous mesh can receive the sample to optimally configure the sample for spectroscopic measurement, as described in further detail herein.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2020Date of Patent: June 28, 2022Assignee: NUEON INC.Inventors: Robert Messerschmidt, Howland D.T. Jones
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Patent number: 11340155Abstract: A blood sample collector can be used to collect a blood sample from a subject. The blood sample collector can be placed in a receptacle of a spectrometer to measure spectral data from the blood sample while the blood sample separates. The container may comprise a window to allow light such as infrared light to pass through the container, with the blood sample at least partially separating within the container between spectral measurements, which can provide improved accuracy of the measurements and additional information regarding the sample. The container may comprise an elongate axis and the container configured for placement in the spectrometer receptacle with the elongate axis extending toward a vertical direction in order to improve gravimetric separation of the blood sample. The spectrometer can be configured to measure the blood sample at a plurality of heights along the sample as the sample separates.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2019Date of Patent: May 24, 2022Assignee: NUEON INC.Inventor: Robert G. Messerschmidt
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Publication number: 20220142516Abstract: A blood sample collector can be used to collect a blood sample from a subject. The blood sample collector can be placed in a receptacle of a spectrometer to measure spectral data from the blood sample while the blood sample separates. The container may comprise a window to allow light such as infrared light to pass through the container, with the blood sample at least partially separating within the container between spectral measurements, which can provide improved accuracy of the measurements and additional information regarding the sample. Measurements of the level of a biomarker surrogate in a person's blood may be used to assist the person to make beneficial changes to their diet, exercise regimen, or other aspects of their lifestyle.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2021Publication date: May 12, 2022Applicant: NUEON INC.Inventors: Robert G. MESSERSCHMIDT, Hershel MACAULAY, Dara ROUHOLIMAN
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Publication number: 20210381958Abstract: A measurement apparatus comprises optical components arranged to provide parallel measurements of a biological sample. The parallel sample measurements provide improved accuracy with lower detection limit thresholds. The parallel measurements may comprise one or more of Raman spectroscopy measurements or infrared spectroscopy measurements. The parallel measurements can be combined with a light source. In many embodiments, the light source comprises one or more wavelengths corresponding to resonance frequencies of one or more molecules of the sample, such as wavelengths of ultraviolet light. The wavelengths of light corresponding to resonance frequencies can provide an increased signal to noise ratio. The parallel array optical configuration can be combined with wavelengths of light corresponding to resonance frequencies in order to provide increased measurement accuracy and detection of metabolites.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2021Publication date: December 9, 2021Applicant: NUEON INC.Inventor: Robert G. MESSERSCHMIDT
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Publication number: 20210364421Abstract: Biomarkers of high blood pressure are measured to identify high blood pressure of the subject based on one or more biomarkers. In many embodiments, the response of the biomarker to blood pressure occurs over the course of at least an hour, such that the high blood pressure identification is based on a cumulative effect of physiology of the subject over a period of time. The methods and apparatus of identifying high blood pressure with biomarkers have the advantage of providing improved treatment of the subject, as the identified biomarker can be related to an effect of the high blood pressure on the subject, such as a biomarker corresponding to central blood pressure. The sample can be subjected to increases in one or more of pressure or temperatures, and changes in the blood sample measured over time.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2021Publication date: November 25, 2021Applicant: NUEON INC.Inventors: Robert G. MESSERSCHMIDT, Howland D. T. JONES
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Patent number: 11079315Abstract: A measurement apparatus comprises optical components arranged to provide parallel measurements of a biological sample. The parallel sample measurements provide improved accuracy with lower detection limit thresholds. The parallel measurements may comprise one or more of Raman spectroscopy measurements or infrared spectroscopy measurements. The parallel measurements can be combined with a light source. In many embodiments, the light source comprises one or more wavelengths corresponding to resonance frequencies of one or more molecules of the sample, such as wavelengths of ultraviolet light. The wavelengths of light corresponding to resonance frequencies can provide an increased signal to noise ratio. The parallel array optical configuration can be combined with wavelengths of light corresponding to resonance frequencies in order to provide increased measurement accuracy and detection of metabolites.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2019Date of Patent: August 3, 2021Assignee: NUEON INC.Inventor: Robert G. Messerschmidt
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Publication number: 20210223168Abstract: A blood sample collector can be used to collect a blood sample from a subject. The blood sample collector can be placed in a receptacle of a spectrometer to measure spectral data from the blood sample while the blood sample separates. The container may comprise a window to allow light such as infrared light to pass through the container, with the blood sample at least partially separating within the container between spectral measurements, which can provide improved accuracy of the measurements and additional information regarding the sample. The container may comprise an elongate axis and the container configured for placement in the spectrometer receptacle with the elongate axis extending toward a vertical direction in order to improve gravimetric separation of the blood sample. The spectrometer can be configured to measure the blood sample at a plurality of heights along the sample as the sample separates.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2019Publication date: July 22, 2021Applicant: NUEON INC.Inventor: Robert G. MESSERSCHMIDT
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Patent number: 11060967Abstract: Biomarkers of high blood pressure are measured to identify high blood pressure of the subject based on one or more biomarkers. In many embodiments, the response of the biomarker to blood pressure occurs over the course of at least an hour, such that the high blood pressure identification is based on a cumulative effect of physiology of the subject over a period of time. The methods and apparatus of identifying high blood pressure with biomarkers have the advantage of providing improved treatment of the subject, as the identified biomarker can be related to an effect of the high blood pressure on the subject, such as a biomarker corresponding to central blood pressure. The sample can be subjected to increases in one or more of pressure or temperatures, and changes in the blood sample measured over time.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2017Date of Patent: July 13, 2021Assignee: NUEON INC.Inventors: Robert G. Messerschmidt, Howland D. T. Jones
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Publication number: 20210041290Abstract: Described herein are methods and apparatus for spectroscopic analysis of samples. In many embodiments, an apparatus for providing spectroscopic analysis of a sample comprises a sample holder. For example, the sample holder may comprise a consumable single use sample holder that can be readily coupled to and removed from a measurement apparatus such as a spectrometer. The sample holder may comprise a measurement surface configured to receive the sample during measurement, wherein the measurement surface may comprise a porous mesh. The porous mesh can receive the sample to optimally configure the sample for spectroscopic measurement, as described in further detail herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2020Publication date: February 11, 2021Applicant: NUEON INC.Inventors: Robert MESSERSCHMIDT, Howland D.T. JONES
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Patent number: 10760965Abstract: Described herein are methods and apparatus for spectroscopic analysis of samples. In many embodiments, an apparatus for providing spectroscopic analysis of a sample comprises a sample holder. For example, the sample holder may comprise a consumable single use sample holder that can be readily coupled to and removed from a measurement apparatus such as a spectrometer. The sample holder may comprise a measurement surface configured to receive the sample during measurement, wherein the measurement surface may comprise a porous mesh. The porous mesh can receive the sample to optimally configure the sample for spectroscopic measurement, as described in further detail herein.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2018Date of Patent: September 1, 2020Assignee: NUEON INC.Inventors: Robert G. Messerschmidt, Howland D. T. Jones
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Patent number: 10337984Abstract: A measurement apparatus comprises optical components arranged to provide parallel measurements of a biological sample. The parallel sample measurements provide improved accuracy with lower detection limit thresholds. The parallel measurements may comprise one or more of Raman spectroscopy measurements or infrared spectroscopy measurements. The parallel measurements can be combined with a light source. In many embodiments, the light source comprises one or more wavelengths corresponding to resonance frequencies of one or more molecules of the sample, such as wavelengths of ultraviolet light. The wavelengths of light corresponding to resonance frequencies can provide an increased signal to noise ratio. The parallel array optical configuration can be combined with wavelengths of light corresponding to resonance frequencies in order to provide increased measurement accuracy and detection of metabolites.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2016Date of Patent: July 2, 2019Assignee: NUEON, INC.Inventor: Robert G. Messerschmidt