Patents by Inventor Christopher D. Crowder

Christopher D. Crowder 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).

  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR NUCLEIC ACID CAPTURE
    Publication number: 20160122810
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods for improving the detection sensitivity of amplification reaction products. In particular, provided herein are methods of improving sensitivity of detection of amplification products by introducing modified and degradable nucleotides into amplification primers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2015
    Publication date: May 5, 2016
    Inventors: Thomas N. Chiesl, Steven G. Haupt, Lendell L. Cummins, Christopher D. Crowder
  • SAMPLE PREPARATION METHODS
    Publication number: 20150031038
    Abstract: The present invention provides whole blood nucleic acid extraction methods, compositions, and kits, as well as nested isothermal amplification methods, compositions, and kits. In certain embodiments, these methods are applied to detecting Lyme disease, including in patients without classic erythema migrans skin lesions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2012
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Inventors: Mark W. Eshoo, Christopher D. Crowder
  • COMPOSITIONS FOR USE IN IDENTIFICATION OF TICK-BORNE PATHOGENS
    Publication number: 20110143358
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the field of genetic identification and quantification of tick borne pathogens and provides methods, compositions and kits useful for this purpose when combined with molecular mass or base composition analysis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2009
    Publication date: June 16, 2011
    Applicant: IBIS BIOSCIENCES, INC.
    Inventors: Rangarajan Sampath, David J. Ecker, Mark W. Eshoo, Heather E. Matthews, Christopher D. Crowder, Lawrence B. Blyn
  • COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR THE ISOLATION OF NUCLEIC ACID
    Publication number: 20100317014
    Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods for the isolation of nucleic acids from a sample or subject. In particular, the present invention provides isolation, purification, and analysis of total DNA and RNA from a subject or sample. The compositions and methods find particular use in the isolation of nucleic acids associated with arthropods (e.g., ticks), including nucleic acid from pathogens carried by arthropods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2010
    Publication date: December 16, 2010
    Applicant: IBIS BIOSCIENCES, INC.
    Inventors: Mark W. Eshoo, Christopher D. Crowder, John Picuri