Patents by Inventor David V. Foster

David V. Foster 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).

  • Method for analyzing small molecule components of a complex mixture, and associated apparatus and computer program product
    Patent number: 11387087
    Abstract: A method, apparatus, and computer-readable storage medium for analyzing component separation/mass spectrometer data for a sample having known characteristic includes analyzing reference ion data for a relationship between ion mass, retention time, and intensity. The analyzed data is added to a repository, wherein each ion therein has an intensity maxima within a characteristic retention time range for a characteristic ion mass. If the reference ion is in the repository, the range is modified according to the characteristic retention time of the reference ion intensity maxima. Based on the known characteristic, an ion expected in the sample is selected from the repository, and sample data is compared to data for the ion selected from the repository to determine whether the ion is present in the sample. The range in the repository is then modified according to the characteristic retention time of the intensity maxima for the ion present in the sample.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2022
    Assignee: Metabolon, Inc.
    Inventors: William Lefew, David V. Foster, Rex A. Dwyer, Shelby S. Matlock, Casson Stallings, Michael Humphrey, Michael Heiser
  • METHOD FOR ANALYZING SMALL MOLECULE COMPONENTS OF A COMPLEX MIXTURE, AND ASSOCIATED APPARATUS AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT
    Publication number: 20200312642
    Abstract: A method, apparatus, and computer-readable storage medium for analyzing component separation/mass spectrometer data for a sample having known characteristic includes analyzing reference ion data for a relationship between ion mass, retention time, and intensity. The analyzed data is added to a repository, wherein each ion therein has an intensity maxima within a characteristic retention time range for a characteristic ion mass. If the reference ion is in the repository, the range is modified according to the characteristic retention time of the reference ion intensity maxima. Based on the known characteristic, an ion expected in the sample is selected from the repository, and sample data is compared to data for the ion selected from the repository to determine whether the ion is present in the sample. The range in the repository is then modified according to the characteristic retention time of the intensity maxima for the ion present in the sample.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2020
    Publication date: October 1, 2020
    Inventors: William Lefew, David V. Foster, Rex A. Dwyer, Shelby S. Matlock, Casson Stallings, Michael Humphrey, Michael Heiser
  • HAND-HELD OATMEAL
    Publication number: 20100209559
    Abstract: A hand-held oatmeal product is provided that is ready to eat. The oatmeal product may be packaged in a retortable pouch. Methods of making the oatmeal product are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2010
    Publication date: August 19, 2010
    Applicant: THE QUAKER OATS COMPANY
    Inventors: David V. Foster, Christopher True
  • Hand-held oatmeal
    Patent number: 7740891
    Abstract: A hand-held oatmeal product is provided that is ready to eat. The oatmeal product may be packaged in a retortable pouch. Methods of making the oatmeal product are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2010
    Assignee: The Quaker Oats Company
    Inventors: David V. Foster, Christopher True
  • Hand-held oatmeal
    Publication number: 20080089980
    Abstract: A hand-held oatmeal product is provided that is ready to eat. The oatmeal product may be packaged in a retortable pouch. Methods of making the oatmeal product are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2006
    Publication date: April 17, 2008
    Inventors: David V. Foster, Christopher True