Patents by Inventor James Rhoads

James Rhoads 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: 12456792
    Abstract: A system with a containment assembly formed by containment panels in an array about an interior of the assembly, and a ventilation apparatus for permitting passive air movement and producing active air movement through the interior. The ventilation apparatus may include an active air movement structure to produce active air movement into the interior. The active air movement structure may include at least one air entry opening located on the containment assembly toward the first end, at least one air exit opening located on the containment assembly toward the second end, and an air movement assembly positioned with respect to the containment assembly to create air movement in the interior of the containment assembly. Embodiments of the ventilation apparatus may include a passive air movement structure with at least one ventilation slot in the containment assembly and situated to permit a cross flow of air through the interior.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2023
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2025
    Inventors: Gregg Ehresmann, James Rhoads
  • Patent number: 11817624
    Abstract: A system with a containment assembly formed by containment panels in an array about an interior of the assembly, and a ventilation apparatus for permitting passive air movement and producing active air movement through the interior. The ventilation apparatus may include an active air movement structure to produce active air movement into the interior. The active air movement structure may include at least one air entry opening located on the containment assembly toward the first end, at least one air exit opening located on the containment assembly toward the second end, and an air movement assembly positioned with respect to the containment assembly to create air movement in the interior of the containment assembly. Embodiments of the ventilation apparatus may include a passive air movement structure with at least one ventilation slot in the containment assembly and situated to permit a cross flow of air through the interior.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2023
    Inventors: Gregg Ehresmann, James Rhoads
  • Patent number: 11279982
    Abstract: Provided herein is technology relating to detecting molecular markers relevant to cancer and particularly, but not exclusively, to methods and compositions for quantifying and/or detecting EGFR mRNA and/or EGFRvIII mRNA in biological samples.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2022
    Assignee: ABBOTT MOLECULAR INC.
    Inventors: Jeffrey D. Wuitschick, Kevin S. Nelson, Shihai Huang, Rupinder Kular, Carolyn Mullen, James Rhoads
  • Publication number: 20200172983
    Abstract: Provided herein is technology relating to detecting molecular markers relevant to cancer and particularly, but not exclusively, to methods and compositions for quantifying and/or detecting EGFR mRNA and/or EGFRvIII mRNA in biological samples.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 2, 2020
    Publication date: June 4, 2020
    Inventors: Jeffrey D. Wuitschick, Kevin S. Nelson, Shihai Huang, Rupinder Kular, Carolyn Mullen, James Rhoads
  • Patent number: 10538815
    Abstract: Provided herein is technology relating to detecting molecular markers relevant to cancer and particularly, but not exclusively, to methods and compositions for quantifying and/or detecting EGFR mRNA and/or EGFRvIII mRNA in biological samples.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2020
    Assignee: ABBOTT MOLECULAR INC.
    Inventors: Jeffrey D. Wuitschick, Kevin S. Nelson, Shihai Huang, Rupinder Kular, Carolyn Mullen, James Rhoads
  • Publication number: 20160376665
    Abstract: Provided herein is technology relating to detecting molecular markers relevant to cancer and particularly, but not exclusively, to methods and compositions for quantifying and/or detecting EGFR mRNA and/or EGFRvIII mRNA in biological samples.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2016
    Publication date: December 29, 2016
    Inventors: Jeffrey D. Wuitschick, Kevin S. Nelson, Shihai Huang, Rupinder Kular, Carolyn Mullen, James Rhoads
  • Patent number: 7015317
    Abstract: The present invention provides polynucleotides that can specifically hybridise to Hepatitis B virus (HBV) nucleic acids from all genotypes. These polynucleotides can be used in genotype-independent detection and quantitation of HBV nucleic acids. For example, the polynucleotides can be used as primers and/or probes in amplification-based assays for either end-point detection or real-time monitoring of HBV nucleic acids in a test sample. The polynucleotides can additionally be provided as part of a kit for the detection and quantitation of HBV nucleic acids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2006
    Assignee: Abbott Laboratories
    Inventors: Carolyn Mullen, James Rhoads
  • Publication number: 20050164353
    Abstract: The present invention provides polynucleotides that can specifically hybridise to Hepatitis B virus (HBV) nucleic acids from all genotypes. These polynucleotides can be used in genotype-independent detection and quantitation of HBV nucleic acids. For example, the polynucleotides can be used as primers and/or probes in amplification-based assays for either end-point detection or real-time monitoring of HBV nucleic acids in a test sample. The polynucleotides can additionally be provided as part of a kit for the detection and quantitation of HBV nucleic acids.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2002
    Publication date: July 28, 2005
    Inventors: Carolyn Mullen, James Rhoads
  • Publication number: 20050158551
    Abstract: A structure arrangement and method for the protection of a host system against an impacting ballistic element and for providing ease of mobility. The structure arrangement includes a composite. The composite includes a matrix and a multiplicity of single-walled carbon nanotubes. The single-walled carbon nanotubes are arranged with respect to the matrix so as to define an array for engagement with an impacting ballistic element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2001
    Publication date: July 21, 2005
    Inventors: James Rhoads, Frederick Herman, John Yanaros, David Henn
  • Patent number: 6210898
    Abstract: The invention relates to multiplex ligase chain reaction (LCR). Two or more putative target sequences are selected. For each one, a set of four probes is used simultaneously to amplify the putative sequence if it is present in the sample. Preferably, all the amplicons are labeled with a common label/hapten and, for each different target, with a unique label/hapten. The invention also relates to an immunochromatographic strip device and method employing a diagonal array of capture spots.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2001
    Assignee: Abbott Laboratories
    Inventors: Stanley R. Bouma, Julian Gordon, Joanell Hoijer, Cynthia Jou, James Rhoads
  • Patent number: 6100099
    Abstract: The invention relates to multiplex ligase chain reaction (LCR). Two or more putative target sequences are selected. For each one, a set of four probes is used simultaneously to amplify the putative sequence if it is present in the sample. Preferably, all the amplicons are labeled with a common label/hapten and, for each different target, with a unique label/hapten. The invention also relates to an immunochromatographic strip device and method employing a diagonal array of capture spots.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2000
    Assignee: Abbott Laboratories
    Inventors: Julian Gordon, Joanell Hoijer, Cynthia Jou, James Rhoads
  • Patent number: 5869252
    Abstract: The invention relates to multiplex ligase chain reaction (LCR). Two or more purative target sequences are selected. For each one, a set of four probes is used simultaneously to amplify the putative sequence if it is present in the sample. Preferably, all the amplicons are labeled with a common label/hapten and, for each different target, with a unique label/hapten. The invention also relates to an immunochromatographic strip device and method employing a diagonal array of capture spots.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 1996
    Date of Patent: February 9, 1999
    Assignee: Abbott Laboratories
    Inventors: Stanley R. Bouma, Julian Gordon, Joanell Hoijer, Cynthia Jou, James Rhoads