Patents by Inventor Deborah A. Kessler

Deborah A. Kessler 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: 20240148322
    Abstract: In a wearable device and methods of monitoring changes in the volume and properties of human interstitial fluid associated with both normal and disease conditions using limb circumference and acceleration, raw data is transmitted from the wearable device to external devices for storage and evaluation. The data is compared and contrasted with reference information derived for the individual as well as a larger population of individuals and evaluated for wellness and clinical implications. Related messages regarding the state of the individual may be transmitted to concerned parties such as patients, caregivers and medical professionals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2023
    Publication date: May 9, 2024
    Inventors: William Oren WEKELL, James P. GAMACHE, Deborah A. KESSLER
  • Patent number: 8979770
    Abstract: The present invention provides devices, systems and methods for RNA isolation from biological samples containing white blood cells, such as whole blood. The devices have a device body that includes a first chamber having a first membrane that selectively binds white blood cells, a second chamber having a second membrane that reversibly binds RNA and a plurality of ports that are removably attached to a reagent pack and waste receptacle via a valving system controlled by a control unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2015
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Thomas L. Fare, Deborah A. Kessler, Kristopher A. Kilian
  • Publication number: 20090280470
    Abstract: The present invention provides devices, systems and methods for RNA isolation from biological samples containing white blood cells, such as whole blood. The devices have a device body that includes a first chamber having a first membrane that selectively binds white blood cells, a second chamber having a second membrane that reversibly binds RNA and a plurality of ports that are removably attached to a reagent pack and waste receptacle via a valving system controlled by a control unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2007
    Publication date: November 12, 2009
    Applicant: ROSETTA INPHARMATICS LLC
    Inventors: Thomas L. Fare, Deborah A. Kessler, Kristopher A. Killian