Patents by Inventor J. Bruce Pitner

J. Bruce Pitner 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: 20220146514
    Abstract: Some embodiments provided herein relate to combined assays. In some embodiments, an assay for identifying influenza type A or influenza type B is combined with an assay for determining the sensitivity of an influenza neuraminidase to an antiviral drug.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2021
    Publication date: May 12, 2022
    Inventors: Robert Campbell, Kevin G. Dolan, Eric Fallows, Randal A. Hoke, Ross Jacobson, J. Bruce Pitner, Glenn P. Vonk, Rajashaker Kache, Upma Gulati, Herman D. Himel, IV, Rosemary B. Evans-Storms
  • Patent number: 11209433
    Abstract: Some embodiments provided herein relate to combined assays. In some embodiments, an assay for identifying influenza type A or influenza type B is combined with an assay for determining the sensitivity of an influenza neuraminidase to an antiviral drug.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2021
    Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and Company
    Inventors: Robert Campbell, Kevin G. Dolan, Eric Fallows, Randal A. Hoke, Ross Jacobson, J. Bruce Pitner, Glenn P. Vonk, Rajashaker Kache, Upma Gulati, Herman D. Himel, IV, Rosemary B. Evans-Storms
  • Publication number: 20190339272
    Abstract: Some embodiments provided herein relate to combined assays. In some embodiments, an assay for identifying influenza type A or influenza type B is combined with an assay for determining the sensitivity of an influenza neuraminidase to an antiviral drug.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2019
    Publication date: November 7, 2019
    Inventors: Robert Campbell, Kevin G. Dolan, Eric Fallows, Randal A. Hoke, Ross Jacobson, J. Bruce Pitner, Glenn P. Vonk, Rajashaker Kache, Upma Gulati, Herman D. Himel, IV, Rosemary B. Evans-Storms
  • Patent number: 10317404
    Abstract: Some embodiments provided herein relate to combined assays. In some embodiments, an assay for identifying influenza type A or influenza type B is combined with an assay for determining the sensitivity of an influenza neuraminidase to an antiviral drug.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2019
    Assignee: BECTON, DICKINSON AND COMPANY
    Inventors: Robert Campbell, Kevin G. Dolan, Eric Fallows, Randal A. Hoke, Ross Jacobson, J. Bruce Pitner, Glenn P. Vonk, Rajashaker Kache, Upma Gulati, Herman Himel, Rosemary B. Evans-Storms
  • Publication number: 20150018641
    Abstract: A device for sensing analyte concentration, and in particular glucose concentration, in vivo or in vitro is disclosed. A sensing element is attached to the distal end of an optical conduit, and comprises at least one binding protein adapted to bind with at least one target analyte. The sensing element further comprises at least one reporter group that undergoes a luminescence change with changing analyte concentrations. Optionally, the optical conduit and sensing element may be housed within a cannulated bevel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2013
    Publication date: January 15, 2015
    Applicant: Becton, Dickinson and Company
    Inventors: Javier Alarcon, Kristin Weidemaier, Terry J. Amiss, John D. DeNuzzio, Christopher C. Herdman, Ross W. Jacobson, J. Bruce Pitner, Douglas B. Sherman
  • Patent number: 8389290
    Abstract: The current invention relates to sensing elements and devices comprising at least one amphipathic lipid-binding protein or fatty acid binding protein, wherein the binding proteins are associated with a luminescent reporter group. The binding proteins and luminescent reporter groups are encapsulated within a hydrogel matrix that comprises at least one co-monomer, wherein the co-monomer is present at a concentration that decreases or inhibits micelle formation of the amphipathic lipid. Binding of the amphipathic lipid or fatty acid to the appropriate binding protein can produce at least one detectable change in the property of the luminescent reporter group.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2013
    Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and Company
    Inventors: W. Shannon Dillmore, J. Bruce Pitner
  • Publication number: 20120100631
    Abstract: The current invention relates to sensing elements and devices comprising at least one amphipathic lipid-binding protein or fatty acid binding protein, wherein the binding proteins are associated with a luminescent reporter group. The binding proteins and luminescent reporter groups are encapsulated within a hydrogel matrix that comprises at least one co-monomer, wherein the co-monomer is present at a concentration that decreases or inhibits micelle formation of the amphipathic lipid. Binding of the amphipathic lipid or fatty acid to the appropriate binding protein can produce at least one detectable change in the property of the luminescent reporter group.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2008
    Publication date: April 26, 2012
    Inventors: W. Shannon Dillmore, J. Bruce Pitner
  • Patent number: 8129525
    Abstract: Reactive fluorescent dyes compositions and methods of using same are disclosed. Nile Red nucleus dyes are disclosed having thiol-reactive groups. Nile Red nucleus dyes are disclosed that exhibit a fluorescence emission of at least about 575 nm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2012
    Assignee: Becton Dickinson and Company
    Inventors: J. Bruce Pitner, Douglas B. Sherman, Arounaguiry Ambroise, Joseph Thomas
  • Patent number: 8071794
    Abstract: Reactive fluorescent dyes compositions and methods of using same are disclosed. Squaraine nucleus, Nile Red nucleus, benzodioxazole nucleus, coumarin nucleus or aza coumarin nucleus dyes are disclosed having thiol-reactive groups. Squaraine nucleus, Nile Red nucleus, benzodioxazole nucleus, coumarin nucleus or aza coumarin nucleus dyes are disclosed that exhibit a fluorescence emission of at least about 575 nm. Biosensors are disclosed having a binding protein and a squaraine nucleus, Nile Red nucleus, benzodioxazole nucleus, coumarin nucleus or aza coumarin nucleus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2011
    Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and Company
    Inventors: J. Bruce Pitner, Douglas B. Sherman, Joseph Thomas
  • Publication number: 20110184168
    Abstract: Reactive fluorescent dyes compositions and methods of using same are disclosed. Squaraine nucleus, Nile Red nucleus, benzodioxazole nucleus, coumarin nucleus or aza coumarin nucleus dyes are disclosed having thiol-reactive groups. Squaraine nucleus, Nile Red nucleus, benzodioxazole nucleus, coumarin nucleus or aza coumarin nucleus dyes are disclosed that exhibit a fluorescence emission of at least about 575 nm. Biosensors are disclosed having a binding protein and a squaraine nucleus, Nile Red nucleus, benzodioxazole nucleus, coumarin nucleus or aza coumarin nucleus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2009
    Publication date: July 28, 2011
    Applicant: Becton, Dickinson and Company
    Inventors: J. Bruce PITNER, Douglas B. SHERMAN, K. Joseph THOMAS
  • Publication number: 20110184259
    Abstract: A device for sensing analyte concentration, and in particular glucose concentration, in vivo or in vitro is disclosed. A sensing element is attached to the distal end of an optical conduit, and comprises at least one binding protein adapted to bind with at least one target analyte. The sensing element further comprises at least one reporter group that undergoes a luminescence change with changing analyte concentrations. Optionally, the optical conduit and sensing element may be housed within a cannulated bevel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2010
    Publication date: July 28, 2011
    Inventors: Javier Alarcon, Kristin Weidemaier, Terry J. Amiss, John D. DeNuzzio, Christopher C. Herdman, Ross W. Jacobson, J. Bruce Pitner, Douglas B. Sherman, Steven Keith
  • Patent number: 7851593
    Abstract: The invention is directed to compositions of mutated binding proteins containing reporter groups, analyte biosensor devices derived therefrom, and their use as analyte biosensors both in vitro and in vivo.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2010
    Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and Company
    Inventors: Helen Vivian Hsieh, J. Bruce Pitner, Terry J. Amiss, Colleen M. Nycz, Douglas B. Sherman, David J. Wright
  • Patent number: 7792561
    Abstract: A device for sensing analyte concentration, and in particular glucose concentration, in vivo or in vitro is disclosed. An optical conduit, preferably an optical fiber has an optical system at the proximal end of the optical conduit. A sensing element is attached to the distal end of the optical conduit, and comprises at least one binding protein adapted to bind with at least one target analyte. The sensing element further comprises at least one reporter group that undergoes a luminescence change with changing analyte concentrations. Optionally, the sensing element includes reference groups with luminescence properties that are substantially unchanged by variations in the analyte concentrations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2010
    Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and Company
    Inventors: Javier Alarcon, Kristin Weidemaier, Terry J. Amiss, John D. Denuzzio, Christopher C. Herdman, Ross Wayne Jacobson, J. Bruce Pitner, Douglas B. Sherman
  • Patent number: 7787923
    Abstract: A device for sensing analyte concentration, and in particular glucose concentration, in vivo or in vitro is disclosed. A sensing element is attached to the distal end of an optical conduit, and comprises at least one binding protein adapted to bind with at least one target analyte. The sensing element further comprises at least one reporter group that undergoes a luminescence change with changing analyte concentrations. Optionally, the optical conduit and sensing element may be housed within a cannulated bevel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2010
    Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and Company
    Inventors: Javier Alarcon, Kristin Weidemaier, Terry J. Amis, John D. DeNuzzio, Christopher C. Herdman, Ross W. Jacobson, J. Bruce Pitner, Douglas B. Sherman, Steven Keith
  • Patent number: 7767821
    Abstract: Reactive fluorescent dyes compositions and methods of using same are disclosed. Squaraine nucleus, Nile Red nucleus, benzodioxazole nucleus, coumarin nucleus or aza coumarin nucleus dyes are disclosed having thiol-reactive groups. Squaraine nucleus, Nile Red nucleus, benzodioxazole nucleus, coumarin nucleus or aza coumarin nucleus dyes are disclosed that exhibit a fluorescence emission of at least about 575 nm. Biosensors are disclosed having a binding protein and a squaraine nucleus, Nile Red nucleus, benzodioxazole nucleus, coumarin nucleus or aza coumarin nucleus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2010
    Assignee: Becton, Dickinson & Company
    Inventors: J. Bruce Pitner, Douglas B. Sherman, Joseph Thomas
  • Publication number: 20100167417
    Abstract: Reactive fluorescent dyes compositions and methods of using same are disclosed. Squaraine nucleus, Nile Red nucleus, benzodioxazole nucleus, coumarin nucleus or aza coumarin nucleus dyes are disclosed having thiol-reactive groups. Squaraine nucleus, Nile Red nucleus, benzodioxazole nucleus, coumarin nucleus or aza coumarin nucleus dyes are disclosed that exhibit a fluorescence emission of at least about 575 nm. Biosensors are disclosed having a binding protein and a squaraine nucleus, Nile Red nucleus, benzodioxazole nucleus, coumarin nucleus or aza coumarin nucleus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2009
    Publication date: July 1, 2010
    Applicant: Becton, Dickinson and Company
    Inventors: J. Bruce Pitner, Douglas B. Sherman, K. Joseph Thomas
  • Publication number: 20100003763
    Abstract: Reactive fluorescent dyes compositions and methods of using same are disclosed. Squaraine nucleus, Nile Red nucleus, benzodioxazole nucleus, coumarin nucleus or aza coumarin nucleus dyes are disclosed having thiol-reactive groups. Squaraine nucleus, Nile Red nucleus, benzodioxazole nucleus, coumarin nucleus or aza coumarin nucleus dyes are disclosed that exhibit a fluorescence emission of at least about 575 nm. Biosensors are disclosed having a binding protein and a squaraine nucleus, Nile Red nucleus, benzodioxazole nucleus, coumarin nucleus or aza coumarin nucleus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2009
    Publication date: January 7, 2010
    Applicant: Becton, Dickinson and Company
    Inventors: J. Bruce Pitner, Douglas B. Sherman, Arounaguiry Ambroise, K. Joseph Thomas
  • Patent number: 7629172
    Abstract: The invention is directed to entrapped mutated binding proteins, mutated binding proteins containing reporter groups, compositions of mutated binding proteins containing reporter groups in analyte permeable matrixes, and their use as analyte biosensors both in vitro and in vivo.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2009
    Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and Company
    Inventors: Javier Alarcon, Christopher J. Knors, J. Bruce Pitner
  • Patent number: 7563891
    Abstract: Reactive fluorescent dyes compositions and methods of using same are disclosed. Squaraine nucleus, Nile Red nucleus, benzodioxazole nucleus, coumarin nucleus or aza coumarin nucleus dyes are disclosed having thiol-reactive groups. Squaraine nucleus, Nile Red nucleus, benzodioxazole nucleus, coumarin nucleus or aza coumarin nucleus dyes are disclosed that exhibit a fluorescence emission of at least about 575 nm. Biosensors are disclosed having a binding protein and a squaraine nucleus, Nile Red nucleus, benzodioxazole nucleus, coumarin nucleus or aza coumarin nucleus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2009
    Assignee: Becton, Dickinson & Company
    Inventors: J. Bruce Pitner, Douglas B. Sherman, Arounaguiry Ambroise, Joseph Thomas
  • Patent number: 7496392
    Abstract: A device for sensing analyte concentration, and in particular glucose concentration, in vivo or in vitro is described. An optical conduit, preferably an optical fiber, has an optical system at the proximal end of the optical conduit. A sensing element is attached to the distal end of the optical conduit, and may include at least one binding protein adapted to bind with at least one target analyte. The sensing element further may also include at least one reporter group that undergoes a luminescence change with changing analyte concentrations. Optionally, the sensing element includes reference groups with luminescence properties that are substantially unchanged by variations in the analyte concentrations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2009
    Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and Company
    Inventors: Javier Alarcón, Kristin Weidemaier, Terry J. Amiss, John D. DeNuzzio, Christopher C. Herdman, Ross Wayne Jacobson, J. Bruce Pitner, Douglas B. Sherman