Patents by Inventor Erica Dawson
Erica Dawson 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).
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Publication number: 20240054372Abstract: A method for performing sequential multi-model race estimation is provided. The method includes acquiring a dataset of identification information of individuals; executing a first model within a multi-model system for estimating a race for each of the individuals included in the dataset; subsequent to executing the first model, executing a second model within the multi-model system for estimating a race for individuals included in the dataset that were unable to be estimated via the first model; and subsequent to executing the second model, executing a third model within the multi-model system for estimating a race for individuals included in the dataset that were unable to be estimated via the first model and the second model, in which the third model estimates a race for individuals with insufficient data fields.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2023Publication date: February 15, 2024Applicant: JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.Inventors: Matthew HOLTMAN, Erica DAWSON, Shi OUYANG, Patrick MURPHY, Vishwa PANAGARI, Abel SAENZ, Mark GABRIEL, Eric WANG, Huai SHU, Jalen WALKER
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Publication number: 20200158729Abstract: Provided herein are systems and methods to determine vaccine potency and toxin concentration. The provided systems and methods may be multiplexed to determine potency and toxin concentration simultaneously. The systems and methods may be microarray based, providing accurate results while reducing the amount of testing time required compared to current potency and toxin concentration tests which often require the use of animal subjects or expensive test materials. Further, the provided systems and methods may detect desired antigens, endotoxins and exotoxins.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2018Publication date: May 21, 2020Applicant: INDEVR, INC.Inventors: Kathy ROWLEN, Rose BYRNE-NASH, Laura KUCK, Erica DAWSON
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Patent number: 10539497Abstract: A method and a flow cytometer system in which a light path is aligned to optimally direct light from a light source to a flow cell of a flow cytometer instrument are provided. The flow cytometer may include an orientable mirror disposed in the light path between the light source and the flow cell. By changing an orientation of the mirror through a sequence of different orientations, an optimal orientation of the mirror may be determined, and the mirror may be oriented accordingly before proceeding to conduct a flow cytometry investigation.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2015Date of Patent: January 21, 2020Assignee: Essen Instruments, Inc.Inventors: Andrew W. Smolak, Erica Dawson Tenent, Kathy L. Rowlen, Garrett S. Wilson, Christopher H. Converse, Evan M. Toth
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Patent number: 10520420Abstract: Methods of evaluating particle attributes in a sample fluid subjected to flow cytometry investigation in a flow cytometer instrument, methods of processing time series signal data traces output by a flow cytometer instrument, and a flow cytometer system are provided. In the methods and systems, data points comprising time series signal data traces corresponding with detection during the flow cytometry investigation of light from the sample fluid in one or more wavelength ranges indicative of the presence of one or more particle attributes in the sample fluid are batch-processed using a batch-specific signal peak threshold determined as a function of a batch-specific noise characteristic to identify signal peaks in the batch of data points indicative of the presence of the one or more particle attributes in the sample fluid.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2018Date of Patent: December 31, 2019Assignee: Essen Instruments, Inc.Inventors: Andrew W. Smolak, Jean-Luc Fraikin, Erica Dawson Tenent, Kathy L. Rowlen
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Publication number: 20190094122Abstract: Methods of evaluating particle attributes in a sample fluid subjected to flow cytometry investigation in a flow cytometer instrument, methods of processing time series signal data traces output by a flow cytometer instrument, and a flow cytometer system are provided. In the methods and systems, data points comprising time series signal data traces corresponding with detection during the flow cytometry investigation of light from the sample fluid in one or more wavelength ranges indicative of the presence of one or more particle attributes in the sample fluid are batch-processed using a batch-specific signal peak threshold determined as a function of a batch-specific noise characteristic to identify signal peaks in the batch of data points indicative of the presence of the one or more particle attributes in the sample fluid.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2018Publication date: March 28, 2019Inventors: Andrew W. Smolak, Jean-Luc Fraikin, Erica Dawson Tenent, Kathy L. Rowlen
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Patent number: 10184878Abstract: Methods of evaluating particle attributes in a sample fluid subjected to flow cytometry investigation in a flow cytometer instrument, methods of processing time series signal data traces output by a flow cytometer instrument, and a flow cytometer system are provided. In the methods and systems, data points comprising time series signal data traces corresponding with detection during the flow cytometry investigation of light from the sample fluid in one or more wavelength ranges indicative of the presence of one or more particle attributes in the sample fluid are batch-processed using a batch-specific signal peak threshold determined as a function of a batch-specific noise characteristic to identify signal peaks in the batch of data points indicative of the presence of the one or more particle attributes in the sample fluid.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2018Date of Patent: January 22, 2019Assignee: IntelliCyt CorporationInventors: Andrew W. Smolak, Jean-Luc Fraikin, Erica Dawson Tenent, Kathy L. Rowlen
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Publication number: 20180330056Abstract: The invention provides microarray systems and methods for pathogen identification and characterization. Aspects of the invention implement supervised learning for microarray data analysis to enhance the accuracy and scope of genomic and diagnostic information obtained. Embodiments of the invention, for example, utilize structured logical combinations of the output of independent supervised learning algorithms, such as artificial neural network (ANN) algorithms, to provide an efficient and rapid pathway to clinically and epidemiologically relevant diagnostic information.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2016Publication date: November 15, 2018Inventors: Robert STOUGHTON, Amber W. TAYLOR, Andrew W. SMOLAK, Erica Dawson TENENT, Rebecca H. BLAIR, Kathy L. ROWLEN
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Publication number: 20180187273Abstract: Provided herein is a multiplexed RT-PCR based assay for amplification multiple whole gene segments of influenza A and B. Accordingly, various oligonucleotide primers are disclosed, including for use in a multiplex RT-PCR process for influenza detection and characterization. The primers and instructions for use may be provided in the form of a kit. Applications for the primers and related methods include as a clinical virology tool, epidemiological and surveillance tool, as well as in animal surveillance testing for influenza viruses.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2016Publication date: July 5, 2018Inventors: Amber W. TAYLOR, Erica Dawson TENENT, Kathy L. ROWLEN
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Publication number: 20180136108Abstract: Methods of evaluating particle attributes in a sample fluid subjected to flow cytometry investigation in a flow cytometer instrument, methods of processing time series signal data traces output by a flow cytometer instrument, and a flow cytometer system are provided. In the methods and systems, data points comprising time series signal data traces corresponding with detection during the flow cytometry investigation of light from the sample fluid in one or more wavelength ranges indicative of the presence of one or more particle attributes in the sample fluid are batch-processed using a batch-specific signal peak threshold determined as a function of a batch-specific noise characteristic to identify signal peaks in the batch of data points indicative of the presence of the one or more particle attributes in the sample fluid.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2018Publication date: May 17, 2018Inventors: Andrew W. Smolak, Jean-Luc Fraikin, Erica Dawson Tenent
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Patent number: 9903803Abstract: Methods of evaluating particle attributes in a sample fluid subjected to flow cytometry investigation in a flow cytometer instrument, methods of processing time series signal data traces output by a flow cytometer instrument, and a flow cytometer system are provided. In the methods and systems, data points comprising time series signal data traces corresponding with detection during the flow cytometry investigation of light from the sample fluid in one or more wavelength ranges indicative of the presence of one or more particle attributes in the sample fluid are batch-processed using a batch-specific signal peak threshold determined as a function of a batch-specific noise characteristic to identify signal peaks in the batch of data points indicative of the presence of the one or more particle attributes in the sample fluid.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2015Date of Patent: February 27, 2018Assignee: Intellicyt CorporationInventors: Andrew W. Smolak, Jean-Luc Fraikin, Erica Dawson Tenent, Kathy L. Rowlen
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Patent number: 9850979Abstract: A flow cytometer may include a vibration isolation structure on which a flow cytometer optical system assembly is supported when the flow cytometer is in an operational configuration. A shear protection structure may be positioned to protect a vibration isolation structure from damage during handling and shipping. A flow cytometer optical system assembly may include optical component units fixed in position on a support platform with adjustability of one or more optical features in the optical component units. A light-tight dichroic mirror unit may include a rotatably mounted dichroic mirror with a locking mechanism to permit re-setting angular positioning of a dichroic mirror.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2015Date of Patent: December 26, 2017Assignee: IntelliCyt CorporationInventors: Kathy L. Rowlen, Erica Dawson Tenent, Garrett S. Wilson, Christopher H. Converse
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Publication number: 20170205331Abstract: Methods of evaluating particle attributes in a sample fluid subjected to flow cytometry investigation in a flow cytometer instrument, methods of processing time series signal data traces output by a flow cytometer instrument, and a flow cytometer system are provided. In the methods and systems, data points comprising time series signal data traces corresponding with detection during the flow cytometry investigation of light from the sample fluid in one or more wavelength ranges indicative of the presence of one or more particle attributes in the sample fluid are batch-processed using a batch-specific signal peak threshold determined as a function of a batch-specific noise characteristic to identify signal peaks in the batch of data points indicative of the presence of the one or more particle attributes in the sample fluid.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2015Publication date: July 20, 2017Inventors: Andrew W. Smolak, Jean-Luc Fraikin, Erica Dawson Tenent, Kathy L. Rowlen
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Publication number: 20170198782Abstract: A flow cytometer may include a vibration isolation structure on which a flow cytometer optical system assembly is supported when the flow cytometer is in an operational configuration. A shear protection structure may be positioned to protect a vibration isolation structure from damage during handling and shipping. A flow cytometer optical system assembly may include optical component units fixed in position on a support platform with adjustability of one or more optical features in the optical component units. A light-tight dichroic mirror unit may include a rotatably mounted dichroic mirror with a locking mechanism to permit re-setting angular positioning of a dichroic mirror.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2015Publication date: July 13, 2017Applicant: VIROCYT, INC.Inventors: Kathy L. ROWLEN, Erica Dawson TENENT, Garrett S. WILSON, Christopher H. CONVERSE
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Publication number: 20170115203Abstract: A method and a flow cytometer system in which a light path is aligned to optimally direct light from a light source to a flow cell of a flow cytometer instrument are provided. The flow cytometer may include an orientable mirror disposed in the light path between the light source and the flow cell. By changing an orientation of the mirror through a sequence of different orientations, an optimal orientation of the mirror may be determined, and the mirror may be oriented accordingly before proceeding to conduct a flow cytometry investigation.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2015Publication date: April 27, 2017Inventors: Andrew W. SMOLAK, Erica Dawson TENENT, Kathy L. ROWLEN, Garrett S. WILSON, Christopher H. CONVERSE, Evan M. TOTH
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Patent number: 9546936Abstract: In a method for processing biological materials for flow cytometry evaluation for virus particles, a mixture including biological material and purification particles is centrifuged to prepare a centrifuged composition including a supernatant that may be further processed prior to the flow cytometry evaluation. The purification particles include porous cores functionalized to capture smaller-size impurities in a biological material sample and a porous size-exclusion shell surrounding the core to exclude larger-size components of the biological material from entering into the core. Multiple samples may be processed in multi-sample processing units. A product may contain a sealed container with the unit quantity of purification particle in a storage liquid and a kit may include such a sealed container and a centrifugal filter.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2015Date of Patent: January 17, 2017Assignee: VIROCYT, INC.Inventors: Kathy L. Rowlen, Erica Dawson Tenent, Lauren R. Wolfe
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Publication number: 20160076981Abstract: In a method for processing biological materials for flow cytometry evaluation for virus particles, a mixture including biological material and purification particles is centrifuged to prepare a centrifuged composition including a supernatant that may be further processed prior to the flow cytometry evaluation. The purification particles include porous cores functionalized to capture smaller-size impurities in a biological material sample and a porous size-exclusion shell surrounding the core to exclude larger-size components of the biological material from entering into the core. Multiple samples may be processed in multi-sample processing units. A product may contain a sealed container with the unit quantity of purification particle in a storage liquid and a kit may include such a sealed container and a centrifugal filter.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2015Publication date: March 17, 2016Inventors: Kathy L. Rowlen, Erica Dawson Tenent, Lauren R. Wolfe
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Publication number: 20150232911Abstract: In a method for processing biological materials for flow cytometry evaluation for virus particles, a mixture including biological material and purification particles is centrifuged to prepare a centrifuged composition including a supernatant that may be further processed prior to the flow cytometry evaluation. The purification particles include porous cores functionalized to capture smaller-size impurities in a biological material sample and a porous size-exclusion shell surrounding the core to exclude larger-size components of the biological material from entering into the core. Multiple samples may be processed in multi-sample processing units. A product may contain a sealed container with the unit quantity of purification particle in a storage liquid and a kit may include such a sealed container and a centrifugal filter.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2014Publication date: August 20, 2015Inventors: Kathy L. Rowlen, Erica Dawson Tenent, Lauren R. Wolfe
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Publication number: 20100273670Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to compositions, methods and apparatus for detection of antiviral agent resistance or sensitivity of a virus. In some embodiments, antiviral agent resistance or sensitivity of influenza types, such as A, B and C may be identified. In more embodiments, sub-types such as the hemagglutinin (HA) and neuraminidase (NA) of influenza A may be analyzed for antiviral agent resistance or sensitivity. In a particular embodiment, the various strains of influenza virus may be analyzed for resistance or sensitivity using DNA microarray analysis designed to target a gene segment. In various embodiments, a microarray-based assay system with capture and detection (label) probes may be utilized to identify a change in a gene segment that confers resistance or sensitivity to an antiviral agent of an influenza strain.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2007Publication date: October 28, 2010Inventors: Kathy L. Rowlen, Robert Kuchta, Michael Townsend, James Smagala, Erica Dawson
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Publication number: 20100130378Abstract: Embodiments herein provide for methods, compositions and apparatus for detection and/or diagnosis of pathogenic virus lineage and/or strains. In some embodiments, the virus is influenza Type B virus. In other embodiments, an apparatus may include a microarray with attached capture probes, designed to bind to nucleic acid sequences from a single gene in a broad array of influenza strains. In some embodiments, compositions may include isolated nucleic acid sequences of use as capture probes, target sequences and/or label probe sequences, for diagnosis of and/or detection of influenza virus.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 3, 2008Publication date: May 27, 2010Inventors: Kathy L. Rowlen, Daniela M. Mehlmann, Robert Kuchta, Martin Mehlmann, James Smagala, Chad Moore, Erica Dawson-Tenet, Nancy Cox, Michael W. Shaw
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Publication number: 20090124512Abstract: Embodiments herein provide for methods, compositions and apparati for detection and/or diagnosis of virus types, subtypes and/or strains. In particular embodiments, the virus is an influenza virus. The apparatus may include a microarray with attached capture probes, designed to bind to oligonucleotides capable of binding at least a portion of a nucleic acid sequence of one or more target genes in a broad array of influenza types, subtypes or strains. The compositions may include isolated nucleic acids as capture probes, target sequences and/or tagged label probes, of use for diagnosis and/or detection of influenza virus.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2007Publication date: May 14, 2009Applicant: REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF COLORADOInventors: Kathy L. Rowlen, Robert Kuchta, Michael Townsend, James Smagala, Chad L. Moore, Erica Dawson, Martin Mehlmann, Nancy Cox, Catherine B. Smith, Daniela Mehlmann