Patents by Inventor James M. Birch

James M. Birch 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).

  • Multiplex detection of respiratory pathogens
    Patent number: 8232058
    Abstract: Described are kits and methods useful for detection of respiratory pathogens (influenza A (including subtyping capability for H1, H3, H5 and H7 subtypes) influenza B, parainfluenza (type 2), respiratory syncytial virus, and adenovirus) in a sample. Genomic sequence information from the respiratory pathogens was analyzed to identify signature sequences, e.g., polynucleotide sequences useful for confirming the presence or absence of a pathogen in a sample. Primer and probe sets were designed and optimized for use in a PCR based, multiplexed Luminex assay to successfully identify the presence or absence of pathogens in a sample.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2012
    Assignee: Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC
    Inventors: Mary McBride, Thomas Slezak, James M. Birch
  • MULTIPLEX DETECTION OF RESPIRATORY PATHOGENS
    Publication number: 20090305229
    Abstract: Described are kits and methods useful for detection of respiratory pathogens (influenza A (including subtyping capability for H1, H3, H5 and H7 subtypes) influenza B, parainfluenza (type 2), respiratory syncytial virus, and adenovirus) in a sample. Genomic sequence information from the respiratory pathogens was analyzed to identify signature sequences, e.g., polynucleotide sequences useful for confirming the presence or absence of a pathogen in a sample. Primer and probe sets were designed and optimized for use in a PCR based, multiplexed Luminex assay to successfully identify the presence or absence of pathogens in a sample.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2007
    Publication date: December 10, 2009
    Applicant: LAWRENCE LIVERMORE NATIONAL SECURITY, LLC.
    Inventors: Mary McBride, Thomas Slezak, James M. Birch