Patents by Inventor Heather C. ALEXANDER

Heather C. ALEXANDER 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).

  • Patent number: 10113198
    Abstract: The present invention is based on the discovery of genetic polymorphisms that are associated with rheumatoid arthritis. In particular, the present invention relates to nucleic acid molecules containing the polymorphisms, variant proteins encoded by such nucleic acid molecules, reagents for detecting the polymorphic nucleic acid molecules and proteins, and methods of using the nucleic acid and proteins as well as methods of using reagents for their detection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2018
    Assignee: Celera Corporation
    Inventors: Ann B. Begovich, Victoria Carlton, Steven J. Schrodi, Heather C. Alexander
  • Publication number: 20170029889
    Abstract: The present invention is based on the discovery of genetic polymorphisms that are associated with rheumatoid arthritis. In particular, the present invention relates to nucleic acid molecules containing the polymorphisms, variant proteins encoded by such nucleic acid molecules, reagents for detecting the polymorphic nucleic acid molecules and proteins, and methods of using the nucleic acid and proteins as well as methods of using reagents for their detection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2016
    Publication date: February 2, 2017
    Inventors: Michele CARGILL, Ann B. BEGOVICH, Victoria CARLTON, Steven J. SCHRODI, Heather C. ALEXANDER
  • Publication number: 20140234291
    Abstract: The present invention is based on the discovery of genetic polymorphisms that are associated with rheumatoid arthritis. In particular, the present invention relates to nucleic acid molecules containing the polymorphisms, variant proteins encoded by such nucleic acid molecules, reagents for detecting the polymorphic nucleic acid molecules and proteins, and methods of using the nucleic acid and proteins as well as methods of using reagents for their detection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2013
    Publication date: August 21, 2014
    Applicant: Celera Corporation
    Inventors: Michele CARGILL, Ann B. BEGOVICH, Victoria CARLTON, Steven J. SCHRODI, Heather C. ALEXANDER