Patents by Inventor Heather Vincent

Heather Vincent 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: 20240026467
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods of identifying a methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in a sample wherein the methods involve detecting a S. aureus-specific nucleic acid sequence, mecA and mecC, in the sample. Kits for determining the presence of MRSA in a sample are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2023
    Publication date: January 25, 2024
    Applicant: Quest Diagnostics Investments LLC
    Inventors: Lakshmi NAIR, Heather VINCENT, Huong MAI, Michelle TABB, Maurice EXNER
  • Patent number: 11674189
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods of identifying a methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in a sample wherein the methods involve detecting a S. aureus-specific nucleic acid sequence, mecA and mecC, in the sample. Kits for determining the presence of MRSA in a sample are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Assignee: Quest Diagnostics Investments LLC
    Inventors: Lakshmi Nair, Heather Vincent, Huong Mai, Michelle Tabb, Maurice Exner
  • Publication number: 20200140929
    Abstract: Discloses are methods of identifying a methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in a sample wherein the methods involve detecting a S. aureus-specific nucleic acid sequence, mecA and mecC, in the sample. Kits for determining the presence of MRSA in a sample are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2019
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Applicant: Quest Diagnostics Investments LLC
    Inventors: Lakshmi Nair, Heather Vincent, Huong Mai, Michelle Tabb, Maurice Exner
  • Patent number: 10407739
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods of identifying a methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in a sample wherein the methods involve detecting a S. aureus-specific nucleic acid sequence, mecA and mecC, in the sample. Kits for determining the presence of MRSA in a sample are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Assignee: QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INVESTMENTS INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Lakshmi Nair, Heather Vincent, Huong Mai, Michael Aye, Michelle Tabb, Maurice Exner
  • Patent number: 10385408
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods of identifying a methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in a sample wherein the methods involve detecting a S. aureus-specific nucleic acid sequence, mecA and mecC, in the sample. Kits for determining the presence of MRSA in a sample are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2019
    Assignee: QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INVESTMENTS INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Lakshmi Nair, Heather Vincent, Huong Mai, Michelle Tabb, Maurice Exner
  • Publication number: 20160230216
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods of identifying a methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in a sample wherein the methods involve detecting a S. aureus-specific nucleic acid sequence, mecA and mecC, in the sample. Kits for determining the presence of MRSA in a sample are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2014
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Applicant: QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INVESTMENTS INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Lakshmi Nair, Heather Vincent, Huong Mai, Michelle Tabb, Maurice Exner
  • Publication number: 20150087545
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods of identifying a methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in a sample wherein the methods involve detecting a S. aureus-specific nucleic acid sequence, mecA and mecC, in the sample. Kits for determining the presence of MRSA in a sample are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2014
    Publication date: March 26, 2015
    Applicant: QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INVESTMENTS INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Lakshmi Nair, Heather Vincent, Huong Mai, Michael Aye, Michelle Tabb, Maurice Exner