Patents by Inventor Anne Caston-Balderrama

Anne Caston-Balderrama 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).

  • Publication number: 20200158688
    Abstract: Provided are methods of detecting the presence or amount of a dihydroxyvitamin D metabolite in a sample using mass spectrometry. The methods generally comprise ionizing a dihydorxyvitamin D metabolite in a sample and detecting the amount of the ion to determine the presence or amount of the vitamin D metabolite in the sample. In certain preferred embodiments the methods include immunopurifying the dihydroxyvitamin D metabolites prior to mass spectrometry. Also provided are methods to detect the presence or amount of two or more dihydroxyvitamin D metabolites in a single assay.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2020
    Publication date: May 21, 2020
    Inventors: Brett Holmquist, Nigel Clarke, Anne Caston-Balderrama, Richard E. Reitz
  • Patent number: 8852951
    Abstract: Provided are methods of detecting the presence or amount of a dihydroxyvitamin D metabolite in a sample using mass spectrometry. The methods generally comprise ionizing a dihydroxyvitamin D metabolite in a sample and detecting the amount of the ion to determine the presence or amount of the vitamin D metabolite in the sample. In certain preferred embodiments the methods include immunopurifying the dihydroxyvitamin D metabolites prior to mass spectrometry. Also provided are methods to detect the presence or amount of two or more dihydroxyvitamin D metabolites in a single assay.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2014
    Assignee: Quest Diagnostics Investments Incorporated
    Inventors: Brett Holmquist, Nigel J. Clarke, Anne Caston-Balderrama, Richard E Reitz
  • Publication number: 20140234989
    Abstract: Provided are methods of detecting the presence or amount of a dihydroxyvitamin D metabolite in a sample using mass spectrometry. The methods generally comprise ionizing a dihydorxyvitamin D metabolite in a sample and detecting the amount of the ion to determine the presence or amount of the vitamin D metabolite in the sample. In certain preferred embodiments the methods include immunopurifying the dihydroxyvitamin D metabolites prior to mass spectrometry. Also provided are methods to detect the presence or amount of two or more dihydroxyvitamin D metabolites in a single assay.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2014
    Publication date: August 21, 2014
    Applicant: Quest Diagnostics Investments Incorporated
    Inventors: Brett HOLMQUIST, Nigel J. CLARKE, Anne Caston-Balderrama, Richard E. Reitz
  • Publication number: 20130143329
    Abstract: Provided are methods of detecting the presence or amount of a dihydroxyvitamin D metabolite in a sample using mass spectrometry. The methods generally comprise ionizing a dihydorxyvitamin D metabolite in a sample and detecting the amount of the ion to determine the presence or amount of the vitamin D metabolite in the sample. In certain preferred embodiments the methods include immunopurifying the dihydroxyvitamin D metabolites prior to mass spectrometry. Also provided are methods to detect the presence or amount of two or more dihydroxyvitamin D metabolites in a single assay.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2013
    Publication date: June 6, 2013
    Inventors: Brett Holmquist, Nigel J. Clarke, Anne Caston-Balderrama, Richard E. Reitz
  • Patent number: 8389292
    Abstract: Provided are methods of detecting the presence or amount of a dihydroxyvitamin D metabolite in a sample using mass spectrometry. The methods generally comprise ionizing a dihydroxyvitamin D metabolite in a sample and detecting the amount of the ion to determine the presence or amount of the vitamin D metabolite in the sample. In certain preferred embodiments the methods include immunopurifying the dihydroxyvitamin D metabolites prior to mass spectrometry. Also provided are methods to detect the presence or amount of two or more dihydroxyvitamin D metabolites in a single assay.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2013
    Assignee: Quest Diagnostics Investments Incorporated
    Inventors: Brett Holmquist, Nigel J. Clarke, Anne Caston-Balderrama, Richard E. Reitz
  • Publication number: 20120190121
    Abstract: Provided are methods of detecting the presence or amount of a dihydroxyvitamin D metabolite in a sample using mass spectrometry. The methods generally comprise ionizing a dihydorxyvitamin D metabolite in a sample and detecting the amount of the ion to determine the presence or amount of the vitamin D metabolite in the sample. In certain preferred embodiments the methods include immunopurifying the dihydroxyvitamin D metabolites prior to mass spectrometry. Also provided are methods to detect the presence or amount of two or more dihydroxyvitamin D metabolites in a single assay.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2012
    Publication date: July 26, 2012
    Inventors: Brett Holmquist, Nigel J. Clarke, Anne Caston-Balderrama, Richard E. Reitz
  • Patent number: 8173442
    Abstract: Provided are methods of detecting the presence or amount of a dihydroxyvitamin D metabolite in a sample using mass spectrometry. The methods generally comprise ionizing a dihydroxyvitamin D metabolite in a sample and detecting the amount of the ion to determine the presence or amount of the vitamin D metabolite in the sample. In certain preferred embodiments the methods include immunopurifying the dihydroxyvitamin D metabolites prior to mass spectrometry. Also provided are methods to detect the presence or amount of two or more dihydroxyvitamin D metabolites in a single assay.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2012
    Assignee: Quest Diagnostics Investments Incorporated
    Inventors: Brett Holmquist, Nigel J. Clarke, Anne Caston-Balderrama, Richard E. Reitz
  • Publication number: 20110226945
    Abstract: Provided are methods of detecting the presence or amount of a dihydroxyvitamin D metabolite in a sample using mass spectrometry. The methods generally comprise ionizing a dihydroxyvitamin D metabolite in a sample and detecting the amount of the ion to determine the presence or amount of the vitamin D metabolite in the sample. In certain preferred embodiments the methods include immunopurifying the dihydroxyvitamin D metabolites prior to mass spectrometry. Also provided are methods to detect the presence or amount of two or more dihydroxyvitamin D metabolites in a single assay.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2011
    Publication date: September 22, 2011
    Inventors: Brett Holmquist, Nigel J. Clarke, Anne Caston-Balderrama, Richard E. Reitz
  • Patent number: 7972868
    Abstract: Provided are methods of detecting the presence or amount of a dihydroxyvitamin in D metabolite in a sample using mass spectrometry. The methods generally comprise ionizing a dihydroxyvitamin D metabolite in a sample and detecting the amount of the ion to determine the presence or amount of the vitamin D metabolite in the sample. In certain preferred embodiments the methods include immunopurifying the dihydroxyvitamin D metabolites prior to mass spectrometry. Also provided are methods to detect the presence or amount of two or more dihydroxyvitamin D metabolites in a single assay.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2011
    Assignee: Quest Diagnostics Investments Incorporated
    Inventors: Brett Holmquist, Nigel J. Clarke, Anne Caston-Balderrama, Richard E. Reitz