Patents by Inventor Howard Kirchick

Howard Kirchick 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: 7361473
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for the diagnosis and evaluation of acute coronary syndromes. In particular, patient test samples are analyzed for the presence and amount of members of a panel of markers comprising one or more specific markers for myocardial injury and one or more non-specific markers for myocardial injury. A variety of markers are disclosed for assembling a panel of markers for such diagnosis and evaluation. In various aspects, the invention provides methods for the early detection and differentiation of stable angina, unstable angina, and myocardial infarction. Invention methods provide rapid, sensitive and specific assays that can greatly increase the number of patients that can receive beneficial treatment and therapy, reduce the costs associated with incorrect diagnosis, and provide important information about the prognosis of the patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2008
    Assignee: Biosite, Incorporated
    Inventors: Gunars Valkirs, Jeffrey Dahlen, Kenneth F. Buechler, Howard Kirchick
  • Patent number: 7358055
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for the diagnosis and evaluation of acute coronary syndromes. In particular, patient test samples are analyzed for the presence and amount of members of a panel of markers comprising one or more specific markers for myocardial injury and one or more non-specific markers for myocardial injury. A variety of markers are disclosed for assembling a panel of markers for such diagnosis and evaluation. In various aspects, the invention provides methods for the early detection and differentiation of stable angina, unstable angina, and myocardial infarction. Invention methods provide rapid, sensitive and specific assays that can greatly increase the number of patients that can receive beneficial treatment and therapy, reduce the costs associated with incorrect diagnosis, and provide important information about the prognosis of the patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2008
    Assignee: Biosite, Inc.
    Inventors: Gunars Valkirs, Jeffrey Dahlen, Howard Kirchick, Kenneth F. Buechler
  • Publication number: 20060063204
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for the diagnosis and evaluation of acute coronary syndromes. In particular, patient test samples are analyzed for the presence and amount of members of a panel of markers comprising one or more specific markers for myocardial injury and one or more non-specific markers for myocardial injury. A variety of markers are disclosed for assembling a panel of markers for such diagnosis and evaluation. In various aspects, the invention provides methods for the early detection and differentiation of stable angina, unstable angina, and myocardial infarction. Invention methods provide rapid, sensitive and specific assays that can greatly increase the number of patients that can receive beneficial treatment and therapy, reduce the costs associated with incorrect diagnosis, and provide important information about the prognosis of the patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2005
    Publication date: March 23, 2006
    Inventors: Gunars Valkirs, Jeffrey Dahlen, Kenneth Buechler, Howard Kirchick
  • Publication number: 20050255484
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for the diagnosis and evaluation of stroke and transient ischemic attacks. A variety of markers are disclosed for assembling a panel for such diagnosis and evaluation. In various aspects, the invention provides methods for early detection and differentiation of stroke types and transient ischemic attacks, for determining the prognosis of a patient presenting with stroke symptoms, and identifying a patient at risk for cerebral vasospasm. Invention methods provide rapid, sensitive and specific assays to greatly increase the number of patients that can receive beneficial stroke treatment and therapy, and reduce the costs associated with incorrect stroke diagnosis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2004
    Publication date: November 17, 2005
    Inventors: Gunars Valkirs, Jeffrey Dahlen, Howard Kirchick, Kenneth Buechler
  • Publication number: 20050164238
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and compositions for symptom-based differential diagnosis, prognosis, and determination of treatment regimens in subjects. In particular, the invention relates to methods and compositions selected to rule in or out SIRS, or for differentiating sepsis, severe sepsis, and/or septic shock from each other and/or from non-infectious SIRS.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2004
    Publication date: July 28, 2005
    Inventors: Gunars Valkirs, Jeffrey Dahlen, Howard Kirchick, Kenneth Buechler
  • Publication number: 20040209307
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for the diagnosis and evaluation of stroke and transient ischemic attacks. A variety of markers are disclosed for assembling a panel for such diagnosis and evaluation. In various aspects, the invention provides methods for early detection and differentiation of stroke types and transient ischemic attacks, for determining the prognosis of a patient presenting with stroke symptoms, and identifying a patient at risk for cerebral vasospasm. Invention methods provide rapid, sensitive and specific assays to greatly increase the number of patients that can receive beneficial stroke treatment and therapy, and reduce the costs associated with incorrect stroke diagnosis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2003
    Publication date: October 21, 2004
    Applicant: Biosite Incorporated
    Inventors: Gunars Valkirs, Jeffrey Dahlen, Howard Kirchick, Kenneth F. Buechler