Patents by Inventor Christine A. Martinaitis

Christine A. Martinaitis 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).

  • Detection of herpes simplex virus types 1 and 2 by nucleic acid amplification
    Patent number: 8221976
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of detecting the presence or absence of herpes simplex virus (HSV) in a sample based on amplifying a portion of the Glycoprotein G(US4) gene of HSV and detecting the presence of the amplified nucleic acid using primers and detector primers as described herewith. The method of the invention further identifies the type of HSV, either HSV-1 or HSV-2, in a sample. Also encompassed by the invention is a kit comprising the primers and detector primers which may be used with the amplification method described herewith.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2012
    Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and Company
    Inventors: David M. Wolfe, Christine Martinaitis, Daretta A. Yursis
  • DETECTION OF HERPES SIMPLEX VIRUS TYPES 1 AND 2 BY NUCLEIC ACID AMPLIFICATION
    Publication number: 20110236883
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of detecting the presence or absence of herpes simplex virus (HSV) in a sample based on amplifying a portion of the Glycoprotein G(US4) gene of HSV and detecting the presence of the amplified nucleic acid using primers and detector primers as described herewith. The method of the invention further identifies the type of HSV, either HSV-1 or HSV-2, in a sample. Also encompassed by the invention is a kit comprising the primers and detector primers which may be used with the amplification method described herewith.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2011
    Publication date: September 29, 2011
    Applicant: BECTON, DICKINSON AND COMPANY
    Inventors: David M. Wolfe, Christine A. Martinaitis, Daretta A. Yursis
  • Detection of herpes simplex virus types 1 and 2 by nucleic acid amplification
    Patent number: 7947820
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of detecting the presence or absence of herpes simplex virus (HSV) in a sample based on amplifying a portion of the Glycoprotein G (US4) gene of HSV and detecting the presence of the amplified nucleic acid using primers and detector primers as described herewith. The method of the invention further identifies the type of HSV, either HSV-1 or HSV-2, in a sample. Also encompassed by the invention is a kit comprising the primers and detector primers which may be used with the amplification method described herewith.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2011
    Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and Company
    Inventors: David M. Wolfe, Christine A. Martinaitis, Daretta A. Yursis
  • DETECTION OF HERPES SIMPLEX VIRUS TYPES 1 AND 2 BY NUCLEIC ACID AMPLIFICATION
    Publication number: 20080318206
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of detecting the presence or absence of herpes simplex virus (HSV) in a sample based on amplifying a portion of the Glycoprotein G (US4) gene of HSV and detecting the presence of the amplified nucleic acid using primers and detector primers as described herewith. The method of the invention further identifies the type of HSV, either HSV-1 or HSV-2, in a sample. Also encompassed by the invention is a kit comprising the primers and detector primers which may be used with the amplification method described herewith.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2007
    Publication date: December 25, 2008
    Inventors: David M. Wolfe, Christine A. Martinaitis, Daretta A. Yursis
  • Detection of herpes simplex virus types 1 and 2 by nucleic acid amplification
    Patent number: 7291488
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of detecting the presence or absence of herpes simplex virus (HSV) in a sample based on amplifying a portion of the Glycoprotein G (US4) gene of HSV and detecting the presence of the amplified nucleic acid using primers and detector primers as described herewith. The method of the invention further identifies the type of HSV, either HSV-1 or HSV-2, in a sample. Also encompassed by the invention is a kit comprising the primers and detector primers which may be used with the amplification method described herewith.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2007
    Assignee: Becton, Dickinson & Company
    Inventors: David M. Wolfe, Christine A. Martinaitis, Daretta A. Yursis
  • Surfactant/oxidizing agent solution and methods of use
    Publication number: 20040101881
    Abstract: A solution is disclosed which is useful in removing contaminating nucleic acids from various surfaces, including areas such as laboratory bench tops, floors and walls, as well as surfaces of instruments and equipment in laboratories where nucleic acid amplification reactions are conducted. Further, methods and kits are provided that afford effective decontamination and removal of nucleic acids from such surfaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2003
    Publication date: May 27, 2004
    Inventors: Gerard Durmowicz, Christine Martinaitis, Tiffiny Poth