Patents by Inventor Christopher Beecher

Christopher Beecher 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: 20220037139
    Abstract: An IROA Matrix of metabolite compounds is disclosed. Each of whose compounds has a molecular weight of 2000 AMU or less, and is present as first and second isotopomers that are equally present at two predetermined isotopomeric balances, and contain 2 to 10% of a first isotope, and 90 to 98% of a second isotope, respectively. A reagent pair for transforming a natural abundance mass spectral analysis metabolite sample into an IROA sample is also disclosed and comprises two reactively identical reagents that constitute first and second isotopomers containing 2 to 10% of a first isotope, and 90 to 98% of a second isotope, respectively. Each of the reagent pair contains the same reactive group that reacts with and bonds to a functional group of one or more compounds present in a composition of biologically-produced metabolite compounds. Methods of making and using the above and related materials are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2021
    Publication date: February 3, 2022
    Applicant: IROA Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Christopher Beecher, Richard A. Yost, Robin Hendrikus Johannes Kemperman
  • Publication number: 20180315587
    Abstract: An IROA Matrix of metabolite compounds is disclosed. Each of whose compounds has a molecular weight of 2000 AMU or less, and is present as first and second isotopomers that are equally present at two predetermined isotopomeric balances, and contain 2 to 10% of a first isotope, and 90 to 98% of a second isotope, respectively. A reagent pair for transforming a natural abundance mass spectral analysis metabolite sample into an IROA sample is also disclosed and comprises two reactively identical reagents that constitute first and second isotopomers containing 2 to 10% of a first isotope, and 90 to 98% of a second isotope, respectively. Each of the reagent pair contains the same reactive group that reacts with and bonds to a functional group of one or more compounds present in a composition of biologically-produced metabolite compounds. Methods of making and using the above and related materials are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2018
    Publication date: November 1, 2018
    Inventors: Christopher Beecher, Richard A. Yost, Robin Hendrikus Johannes Kemperman
  • Publication number: 20140051601
    Abstract: The present invention relates to cancer markers. In particular, the present invention provides metabolites that are differentially present in prostate cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2013
    Publication date: February 20, 2014
    Applicants: METABOLAN INC., THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
    Inventors: Arul M. Chinnaiyan, Arun Sreekumar, Matthew W. Mitchell, Kay A. Lawton, Alvin Berger, Christopher Beecher
  • Publication number: 20130309697
    Abstract: Methods for identifying and evaluating suites of biochemical and/or gene entities useful as biomarkers for early prediction of prostate cancer, disease grading, target identification/validation, and monitoring of drug efficacy are provided. Also provided are suites of small molecule entities as biomarkers for prostate cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2013
    Publication date: November 21, 2013
    Inventors: Matthew W. Mitchell, Alvin Berger, Kay A. Lawton, Christopher Beecher
  • Patent number: 8518650
    Abstract: Methods for identifying and evaluating suites of biochemical and/or gene entities useful as biomarkers for early prediction of prostate cancer, disease grading, target identification/validation, and monitoring of drug efficacy are provided. Also provided are suites of small molecule entities as biomarkers for prostate cancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2013
    Assignee: Metabolon, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew W. Mitchell, Alvin Berger, Kay A. Lawton, Christopher Beecher
  • Publication number: 20070288174
    Abstract: A system is provided for analyzing metabolomics data received from an analytical device across a group of samples. The system automatically receives a data matrix corresponding to each of the samples, wherein the data matrix includes rows corresponding to each of the samples and columns corresponding to a group of ions present in the respective samples. A processor is provided for determining a characteristic value corresponding to at least one of a group of components present in the samples, wherein the components are made up of at least a portion of the group of ions, using at least one of a correlation function and a factorization function. A user interface is in communication with the processor for displaying a visual indication of the characteristic value such that a user may receive a visual indication of the types of components present in the samples.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2007
    Publication date: December 13, 2007
    Inventors: Sidney Young, Thomas Barrett, Christopher Beecher
  • Patent number: 6873914
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods and systems for organizing complex and disparate data. More specifically, the present invention provides methods and systems for organizing complex and disparate data into coherent data sets. Coherent data sets resulting from the methods and systems of the present invention serve as models for biological systems. Methods and systems for integrating data and creating coherent data sets are useful for numerous biological applications, such as, for example, determining gene function, identifying and validating drug and pesticide targets, identifying and validating drug and pesticide candidate compounds, profiling drug and pesticide compounds, producing a compilation of health or wellness profiles, determining compound site(s) of action, identifying unknown samples, and numerous other applications in the agricultural, pharmaceutical, forensic, and biotechnology industries.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2005
    Assignee: Icoria, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephanie Winfield, Norman Glassbrook, Yasmin Ranasinghe, David Broadwell, Ioana Popa-Burke, Gordon James Nye, Christopher Beecher
  • Publication number: 20040024293
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods and systems for organizing complex and disparate data. More specifically, the present invention provides methods and systems for organizing complex and disparate data into coherent data sets. Coherent data sets resulting from the methods and systems of the present invention serve as models for biological systems. Methods and systems for integrating data and creating coherent data sets are useful for numerous biological applications, such as, for example, determining gene function, identifying and validating drug and pesticide targets, identifying and validating drug and pesticide candidate compounds, profiling drug and pesticide compounds, producing a compilation of health or wellness profiles, determining compound site(s) of action, identifying unknown samples, and numerous other applications in the agricultural, pharmaceutical, forensic, and biotechnology industries.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2002
    Publication date: February 5, 2004
    Inventors: Matthew Lawrence, Weiwen Zhang, Jeffrey Shuster, Keith Davis, Douglas Boyes, Jeffrey Woessner, Patrick Hurban, Carol Hamilton, Marie Coffin, Keith Allen, Christopher Beecher, Neil Hoffman, Craig M. Liddell
  • Publication number: 20040023295
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods and systems for organizing complex and disparate data. More specifically, the present invention provides methods and systems for organizing complex and disparate data into coherent data sets. Coherent data sets resulting from the methods and systems of the present invention serve as models for biological systems. Methods and systems for integrating data and creating coherent data sets are useful for numerous biological applications, such as, for example, determining gene function, identifying and validating drug and pesticide targets, identifying and validating drug and pesticide candidate compounds, profiling drug and pesticide compounds, producing a compilation of health or wellness profiles, determining compound site(s) of action, identifying unknown samples, and numerous other applications in the agricultural, pharmaceutical, forensic, and biotechnology industries.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2002
    Publication date: February 5, 2004
    Inventors: Carol Hamilton, Marie Coffin, Keith Allen, Matthew Lawrence, Weiwen Zhang, Jeffrey Shuster, Keith Davis, Douglas Boyes, Jeffrey Woessner, Patrick Hurban, Neil Hoffman, Craig M. Liddell, Christopher Beecher
  • Publication number: 20040024543
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods and systems for organizing complex and disparate data. More specifically, the present invention provides methods and systems for organizing complex and disparate data into coherent data sets. Coherent data sets resulting from the methods and systems of the present invention serve as models for biological systems. Methods and systems for integrating data and creating coherent data sets are useful for numerous biological applications, such as, for example, determining gene function, identifying and validating drug and pesticide targets, identifying and validating drug and pesticide candidate compounds, profiling drug and pesticide compounds, producing a compilation of health or wellness profiles, determining compound site(s) of action, identifying unknown samples, and numerous other applications in the agricultural, pharmaceutical, forensic, and biotechnology industries.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2002
    Publication date: February 5, 2004
    Inventors: Weiwen Zhang, Jeffrey Shuster, Keith Davis, Douglas Boyes, Jeffrey Woessner, Patrick Hurban, Carol Hamilton, Marie Coffin, Keith Allen, Matthew Lawrence, Neil Hoffman, Craig M. Liddell, Christopher Beecher
  • Publication number: 20040019429
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods and systems for organizing complex and disparate data. More specifically, the present invention provides methods and systems for organizing complex and disparate data into coherent data sets. Coherent data sets resulting from the methods and systems of the present invention serve as models for biological systems. Methods and systems for integrating data and creating coherent data sets are useful for numerous biological applications, such as, for example, determining gene function, identifying and validating drug and pesticide targets, identifying and validating drug and pesticide candidate compounds, profiling drug and pesticide compounds, producing a compilation of health or wellness profiles, determining compound site(s) of action, identifying unknown samples, and numerous other applications in the agricultural, pharmaceutical, forensic, and biotechnology industries.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2002
    Publication date: January 29, 2004
    Inventors: Marie Coffin, Keith Allen, Matthew Lawrence, Weiwen Zhang, Jeffrey Shuster, Keith Davis, Douglas Boyes, Jeffrey Woessner, Patrick M. Hurban, Carol Hamilton, Neil Hoffman, Craig M. Liddell, Christopher Beecher
  • Publication number: 20040018500
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods and systems for organizing complex and disparate data. More specifically, the present invention provides methods and systems for organizing complex and disparate data into coherent data sets. Coherent data sets resulting from the methods and systems of the present invention serve as models for biological systems. Methods and systems for integrating data and creating coherent data sets are useful for numerous biological applications, such as, for example, determining gene function, identifying and validating drug and pesticide targets, identifying and validating drug and pesticide candidate compounds, profiling drug and pesticide compounds, producing a compilation of health or wellness profiles, determining compound site(s) of action, identifying unknown samples, and numerous other applications in the agricultural, pharmaceutical, forensic, and biotechnology industries.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2002
    Publication date: January 29, 2004
    Inventors: Norman Glassbrook, Stephanie Winfield, Christopher Beecher, Yasmin Ranasinghe, David Broadwell, Ioana Popa-Burke, Gordon James Nye
  • Publication number: 20040019435
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods and systems for organizing complex and disparate data. More specifically, the present invention provides methods and systems for organizing complex and disparate data into coherent data sets. Coherent data sets resulting from the methods and systems of the present invention serve as models for biological systems. Methods and systems for integrating data and creating coherent data sets are useful for numerous biological applications, such as, for example, determining gene function, identifying and validating drug and pesticide targets, identifying and validating drug and pesticide candidate compounds, profiling drug and pesticide compounds, producing a compilation of health or wellness profiles, determining compound site(s) of action, identifying unknown samples, and numerous other applications in the agricultural, pharmaceutical, forensic, and biotechnology industries.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2002
    Publication date: January 29, 2004
    Inventors: Stephanie Winfield, Norman Glassbrook, Yasmin Ranasinghe, David Broadwell, Ioana Popa-Burke, Gordon James Nye, Christopher Beecher
  • Publication number: 20040019430
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods and systems for organizing complex and disparate data. More specifically, the present invention provides methods and systems for organizing complex and disparate data into coherent data sets. Coherent data sets resulting from the methods and systems of the present invention serve as models for biological systems. Methods and systems for integrating data and creating coherent data sets are useful for numerous biological applications, such as, for example, determining gene function, identifying and validating drug and pesticide targets, identifying and validating drug and pesticide candidate compounds, profiling drug and pesticide compounds, producing a compilation of health or wellness profiles, determining compound site(s) of action, identifying unknown samples, and numerous other applications in the agricultural, pharmaceutical, forensic, and biotechnology industries.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2002
    Publication date: January 29, 2004
    Inventors: Patrick Hurban, Carol Hamilton, Marie Coffin, Keith Allen, Matthew Lawrence, Weiwen Zhang, Jeffrey Shuster, Keith Davis, Douglas Boyes, Jeffrey Woessner, Christopher Beecher, Neil Hoffman, Craig M. Liddell
  • Publication number: 20040018501
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods and systems for organizing complex and disparate data. More specifically, the present invention provides methods and systems for organizing complex and disparate data into coherent data sets. Coherent data sets resulting from the methods and systems of the present invention serve as models for biological systems. Methods and systems for integrating data and creating coherent data sets are useful for numerous biological applications, such as, for example, determining gene function, identifying and validating drug and pesticide targets, identifying and validating drug and pesticide candidate compounds, profiling drug and pesticide compounds, producing a compilation of health or wellness profiles, determining compound site(s) of action, identifying unknown samples, and numerous other applications in the agricultural, pharmaceutical, forensic, and biotechnology industries.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2002
    Publication date: January 29, 2004
    Inventors: Keith Allen, Matthew Lawrence, Weiwen Zhang, Jeffrey Shuster, Keith Davis, Douglas Boyes, Jeffrey Woessner, Patrick Hurban, Carol Hamilton, Marie Coffin, Craig M. Liddell, Christopher Beecher, Neil Hoffman
  • Publication number: 20040002842
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods and systems for organizing complex and disparate data. More specifically, the present invention provides methods and systems for organizing complex and disparate data into coherent data sets. Coherent data sets resulting from the methods and systems of the present invention serve as models for biological systems. Methods and systems for integrating data and creating coherent data sets are useful for numerous biological applications, such as, for example, determining gene function, identifying and validating drug and pesticide targets, identifying and validating drug and pesticide candidate compounds, profiling drug and pesticide compounds, producing a compilation of health or wellness profiles, determining compound site(s) of action, identifying unknown samples, and numerous other applications in the agricultural, pharmaceutical, forensic, and biotechnology industries.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2002
    Publication date: January 1, 2004
    Inventors: Jeffrey Woessner, Patrick Hurban, Carol Hamilton, Marie Coffin, Keith Allen, Matthew Lawrence, Weiwen Zhang, Jeffrey Shuster, Keith Davis, Douglas Boyes, Craig M. Liddell, Christopher Beecher, Neil Hoffman
  • Publication number: 20030229451
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods and systems for organizing complex and disparate data. More specifically, the present invention provides methods and systems for organizing complex and disparate data into coherent data sets. Coherent data sets resulting from the methods and systems of the present invention serve as models for biological systems. Methods and systems for integrating data and creating coherent data sets are useful for numerous biological applications, such as, for example, determining gene function, identifying and validating drug and pesticide targets, identifying and validating drug and pesticide candidate compounds, profiling drug and pesticide compounds, producing a compilation of health or wellness profiles, determining compound site(s) of action, identifying unknown samples, and numerous other applications in the agricultural, pharmaceutical, forensic, and biotechnology industries.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2002
    Publication date: December 11, 2003
    Inventors: Carol Hamilton, Jeffrey Woessner, Patrick Hurban, Marie Coffin, Keith Allen, Matthew Lawrence, Weiwen Zhang, Jeffrey Shuster, Keith Davis, Douglas Boyes, Neil Hoffman, Craig M. Liddell, Christopher Beecher
  • Publication number: 20030001090
    Abstract: A high-throughput system and a method for analyzing up to hundreds of components in an sample, such as from an organism, tissue or extract is described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2001
    Publication date: January 2, 2003
    Inventors: Yasmin Ranasinghe, Robyn Noonan, Stephanie Padilla, Christopher Beecher