Patents by Inventor David Beier

David Beier 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).

  • 5-Lipoxygenase gene polymorphisms and their use in classifying patients
    Patent number: 6355434
    Abstract: The present invention provides identification of sequence polymorphisms in the 5-lipoxygenase gene that are present in general and asthmatic populations. The invention provides methods associated with correlating such polymorphisms with asthmatic phenotype and responsiveness to therapy. In particular, the invention demonstrates that individuals with reduced 5-lipoxygenase expression (or activity) are less responsive to treatment with 5-lipoxygenase inhibiters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2002
    Assignee: Brigham & Women's Hospital
    Inventors: Jeffrey M. Drazen, Kwang-Ho In, Koichiro Asano, David Beier, James Grobholz
  • Identification of asthma patients who are candidates for effective treatment with 5-lipoxygenase inhibitors
    Patent number: 6090547
    Abstract: The present invention provides identification of sequence polymorphisms in the 5-lipoxygenase gene that are present in general and asthmatic populations. The invention provides methods associated with correlating such polymorphisms with asthmatic phenotype and responsiveness to therapy. In particular, the invention demonstrates that individuals with reduced 5-lipoxygenase expression (or activity) are less responsive to treatment with 5-lipoxygenase inhibiters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2000
    Assignee: Brigham & Women's Hospital
    Inventors: Jeffrey M. Drazen, Kwang-Ho In, Koichiro Asano, David Beier, James Grobholz