Patents by Inventor Dean Roberts

Dean Roberts 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: 20240368669
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to acetaminophen protein adducts and methods of diagnosing acetaminophen toxicity using the acetaminophen protein adducts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2024
    Publication date: November 7, 2024
    Inventors: Laura P. James, Jack Hinson, Dean Roberts, Pritmohinder S. Gill
  • Patent number: 11987834
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to acetaminophen protein adducts and methods of diagnosing acetaminophen toxicity using the acetaminophen protein adducts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2024
    Assignee: BioVentures, LLC
    Inventors: Laura P. James, Jack Hinson, Dean Roberts, Pritmohinder S. Gill
  • Publication number: 20190300931
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to acetaminophen protein adducts and methods of diagnosing acetaminophen toxicity using the acetaminophen protein adducts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2019
    Publication date: October 3, 2019
    Inventors: Laura P. James, Jack Hinson, Dean Roberts, Pritmohinder S. Gill
  • Patent number: 10351897
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to acetaminophen protein adducts and methods of diagnosing acetaminophen toxicity using the acetaminophen protein adducts. The present disclosure provides acetaminophen (APAP)-protein adducts and methods of detecting acetaminophen-induced toxicity in a subject using APAP-protein adducts. One aspect of the present disclosure provides an APAP-protein adduct for diagnosing acetaminophen-induced toxicity. According to the present disclosure, the inventors have identified proteins that are modified by N-acetyl-pbenzoquinoneimine (NAPQI) in subjects with acetaminophen-induced toxicity. Non-limiting examples of proteins modified by NAPQI include betaine-homocysteine S-methyltransferase 1, cytoplasmic aspartate aminotransferase, 1,4-alpha-glucan branching enzyme, formimidoyltransferase-cyclodeaminase, and dystrophin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2019
    Assignee: BioVentures, LLC
    Inventors: Laura P. James, Jack Hinson, Dean Roberts, Pritmohinder S. Gill
  • Publication number: 20170175166
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to acetaminophen protein adducts and methods of diagnosing acetaminophen toxicity using the acetaminophen protein adducts. The present disclosure provides acetaminophen (APAP)-protein adducts and methods of detecting acetaminophen-induced toxicity in a subject using APAP-protein adducts. One aspect of the present disclosure provides an APAP-protein adduct for diagnosing acetaminophen-induced toxicity. According to the present disclosure, the inventors have identified proteins that are modified by N-acetyl-pbenzoquinoneimine (NAPQI) in subjects with acetaminophen-induced toxicity. Non-limiting examples of proteins modified by NAPQI include betaine-homocysteine 5-methyltransferase 1, cytoplasmic aspartate aminotransferase, 1,4-alpha-glucan branching enzyme, formimidoyltransferase-cyclodeaminase, and dystrophin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2015
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Inventors: Laura P. James, Jack Hinson, Dean Roberts, Pritmohinder S. Gill
  • Publication number: 20120301897
    Abstract: The present invention describes devices and methods for detecting and measuring the amount of acetaminophen-protein adducts in a sample.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2012
    Publication date: November 29, 2012
    Applicant: BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS
    Inventors: Laura James, Dean Roberts, Jack A. Hinson
  • Publication number: 20090263839
    Abstract: The present invention describes devices and methods for detecting and measuring the amount of acetaminophen-protein adducts in a sample.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2009
    Publication date: October 22, 2009
    Applicants: Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas, Arkansas Children's Hospital Research Institute, Inc.
    Inventors: Laura James, Dean Roberts, Jack A. Hinson
  • Patent number: 7383950
    Abstract: A cigarette kit includes a case that has a plurality of monolithically formed sidewalls defining a cavity therebetween. One sidewall defines a planar bottom surface of the case. The case includes a lid pivotally conjoined therewith and has a fulcrum axis about which the lid is adaptable. An insert is positioned within the cavity and has a first top surface offset and parallel from the bottom surface. A plurality of cigarettes are storable in the cavity wherein selected ones of the cigarettes have bottom end portions situated on the bottom surface and other ones of the cigarettes have bottom end portions situated on the first top surface respectively. The cigarettes have uniquely dimensioned longitudinal lengths that include at least two cigarettes selected from the group including a small cigarette, a medium cigarette, a large cigarette, and any combination thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2008
    Inventors: Dean Roberts, Michelle J. Roberts
  • Patent number: 5156698
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing a puzzle post card comprising providing a first backing, adhering a picture to one surface of said backing, adhering said first backing to a second backing containing an address means whereby only the perimeter of said first backing is adhered to said second backing, cutting said first backing in the non-adhered to portion to form a puzzle, adhering a plastic cover over said puzzle to hold said puzzle in place during mailing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 1990
    Date of Patent: October 20, 1992
    Inventor: Dean Roberts