Patents by Inventor Gary K. Geiss

Gary K. Geiss 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: 20180135099
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for detection and quantification of individual target molecules in biomolecular samples. In particular, the invention relates to coded, labeled probes that are capable of binding to and identifying target molecules based on the probes' label codes. Methods of making and using such probes are also provided. The probes can be used in diagnostic, prognostic, quality control and screening applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 2, 2018
    Publication date: May 17, 2018
    Inventors: Gary K. GEISS, Sean M. FERREE, Philippa Jane WEBSTER, Krassen M. DIMITROV
  • Publication number: 20180066309
    Abstract: The invention provides compositions and methods for the detection of gene copy number and/or chromosome copy number in a multiplexed reaction. The assays and kits described herein are applicable for the identification, diagnosing, and monitoring of disorders including, but not limited to cancer, developmental and degenerative disease, neurological disorders, and stem cell disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2017
    Publication date: March 8, 2018
    Inventors: Paul Nevin Hengen, Gary K. Geiss, Nathan Elliott, Philippa Jane Webster
  • Patent number: 9890419
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for detection and quantification of individual target molecules in biomolecular samples. In particular, the invention relates to coded, labeled probes that are capable of binding to and identifying target molecules based on the probes' label codes. Methods of making and using such probes are also provided. The probes can be used in diagnostic, prognostic, quality control and screening applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2018
    Assignees: NanoString Technologies, Inc., The Institute for Systems Biology
    Inventors: Gary K. Geiss, Sean M. Ferree, Philippa Jane Webster, Krassen M. Dimitrov
  • Publication number: 20160265025
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for detection and quantification of individual target molecules in biomolecular samples. In particular, the invention relates to coded, labeled probes that are capable of binding to and identifying target molecules based on the probes' label codes. Methods of making and using such probes are also provided. The probes can be used in diagnostic, prognostic, quality control and screening applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2016
    Publication date: September 15, 2016
    Inventors: Gary K. GEISS, Sean M. FERREE, Philippa Jane WEBSTER, Krassen M. DIMITROV
  • Patent number: 9371563
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for detection and quantification of individual target molecules in biomolecular samples. In particular, the invention relates to coded, labeled probes that are capable of binding to and identifying target molecules based on the probes' label codes. Methods of making and using such probes are also provided. The probes can be used in diagnostic, prognostic, quality control and screening applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2016
    Assignees: NanoString Technologies, Inc., The Institute for Systems Biology
    Inventors: Gary K. Geiss, Sean M. Ferree, Philippa Jane Webster, Krassen M. Dimitrov
  • Publication number: 20130230851
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for detection and quantification of individual target molecules in biomolecular samples. In particular, the invention relates to coded, labeled probes that are capable of binding to and identifying target molecules based on the probes' label codes. Methods of making and using such probes are also provided. The probes can be used in diagnostic, prognostic, quality control and screening applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2013
    Publication date: September 5, 2013
    Applicants: THE INSTITUTE FOR SYSTEMS BIOLOGY, NANOSTRING TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Gary K. Geiss, Sean M. Ferree, Philippa Jane Webster, Krassen M. Dimitrov
  • Patent number: 8415102
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for detection and quantification of individual target molecules in biomolecular samples. In particular, the invention relates to coded, labeled probes that are capable of binding to and identifying target molecules based on the probes' label codes. Methods, computers, and computer program products for identifying target-specific sequences for inclusion in the probes are also provided, as are methods of making and using such probes. The probes can be used in diagnostic, prognostic, quality control and screening applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2013
    Assignee: NanoString Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary K. Geiss, Eric Davidson, Craig E. Dahl
  • Publication number: 20130017971
    Abstract: The application describes compositions and methods for detecting the relative expressions of a plurality of target nucleic acid molecules in one assay. The compositions comprise a plurality of probe molecules which specifically bind to one target nucleic acid molecule of a plurality of target nucleic acids in a sample, and a plurality of reference molecules that represent each of the plurality of target nucleic acid molecules, where the probe molecules specifically bind to the plurality of reference molecules, and each of the plurality of reference molecules is present in known amounts in the composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2012
    Publication date: January 17, 2013
    Applicant: NanoString Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary K. Geiss, Sean M. Ferree, Philippa J. Webster, James J. Storhoff, Brett Wallden, Emily Payandeh
  • Publication number: 20110229888
    Abstract: The invention provides compositions and methods for the detection of gene copy number and/or chromosome copy number in a multiplexed reaction. The assays and kits described herein are applicable for the identification, diagnosing, and monitoring of disorders including, but not limited to cancer, developmental and degenerative disease, neurological disorders, and stem cell disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2011
    Publication date: September 22, 2011
    Inventors: Paul N. Hengen, Gary K. Geiss, Nathan Elliott, Philippa J. Webster
  • Publication number: 20100112710
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for detection and quantification of individual target molecules in biomolecular samples. In particular, the invention relates to coded, labeled probes that are capable of binding to and identifying target molecules based on the probes' label codes. Methods, computers, and computer program products for identifying target-specific sequences for inclusion in the probes are also provided, as are methods of making and using such probes. The probes can be used in diagnostic, prognostic, quality control and screening applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2008
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Applicant: NANOSTRING TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Gary K. Geiss, Tim Dahl, Craig E. Dahl, Eric H. Davidson
  • Publication number: 20100015607
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for detection and quantification of individual target molecules in biomolecular samples. In particular, the invention relates to coded, labeled probes that are capable of binding to and identifying target molecules based on the probes' label codes. Methods of making and using such probes are also provided. The probes can be used in diagnostic, prognostic, quality control and screening applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2006
    Publication date: January 21, 2010
    Applicants: NANOSTRING TECHNOLOGIES, INC., INSTITUTE FOR SYSTEMS BIOLOGY
    Inventors: Gary K. Geiss, Sean M. Ferree, Philippa J. Webster, Krassen M. Dimitrov