Patents by Inventor Jeffrey Lerner
Jeffrey Lerner 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).
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Publication number: 20240115636Abstract: The present disclosure relates to recombinant RNA molecules encoding an oncolytic virus genome. The present disclosure further relates to the encapsulation of the recombinant RNA molecules and the use of the recombinant RNA molecules and/or particles for the treatment and prevention of cancer.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2022Publication date: April 11, 2024Inventors: Lorena LERNER, Edward M. KENNEDY, Christophe QUÉVA, Jessica DETERLING, Jeffrey David BRYANT, Qi-Ying HU, Tooba A. CHEEMA, Sean ESSEX
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Patent number: 10127350Abstract: To determine a peak signal corresponding to a particular part of a sample, a data signal for a cluster can be transformed into a set of localized functions. For example, the data signal can be transformed to obtain coefficients of a set of wavelets, which can span a variety of scales that define an exponential decay of the wavelet. The coefficients in a time region for which a peak signal is to be obtained can be replaced with coefficients that model the behavior of tails of other peaks. The tail model can be determined using nonlinear regression, which may need to only be performed once. An inverse transform can then provide a background signal that can be subtracted from the input data signal to provide the desired peak signal.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2015Date of Patent: November 13, 2018Assignee: Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.Inventor: Jeffrey Lerner
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Patent number: 9442891Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for analyzing data to determine properties of a PCR processor other process exhibiting amplification or growth. Data representing an amplification can be distinguished from data representing a jump or other error. A modified sigmoid function containing a drift term may be used in determining the properties. A multi-stage functional fit of the amplification data can provide increased accuracy and consistency of one or more of the properties. A baseline of the amplification data can be determined by analyzing an integrated area of a first derivative function of the data. A reference quantitation value can also be determined from locations of maxima of different derivative functions of the amplification data, e.g., a weighted average of the maxima locations for the second and third derivatives may be used.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2013Date of Patent: September 13, 2016Assignee: Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.Inventor: Jeffrey Lerner
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Publication number: 20160004815Abstract: To determine a peak signal corresponding to a particular part of a sample, a data signal for a cluster can be transformed into a set of localized functions. For example, the data signal can be transformed to obtain coefficients of a set of wavelets, which can span a variety of scales that define an exponential decay of the wavelet. The coefficients in a time region for which a peak signal is to be obtained can be replaced with coefficients that model the behavior of tails of other peaks. The tail model can be determined using nonlinear regression, which may need to only be performed once. An inverse transform can then provide a background signal that can be subtracted from the input data signal to provide the desired peak signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2015Publication date: January 7, 2016Inventor: Jeffrey Lerner
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Publication number: 20140032126Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for analyzing data to determine properties of a PCR processor other process exhibiting amplification or growth. Data representing an amplification can be distinguished from data representing a jump or other error. A modified sigmoid function containing a drift term may be used in determining the properties. A multi-stage functional fit of the amplification data can provide increased accuracy and consistency of one or more of the properties. A baseline of the amplification data can be determined by analyzing an integrated area of a first derivative function of the data. A reference quantitation value can also be determined from locations of maxima of different derivative functions of the amplification data, e.g., a weighted average of the maxima locations for the second and third derivatives may be used.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2013Publication date: January 30, 2014Applicant: Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.Inventor: Jeffrey Lerner
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Patent number: 8560247Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for analyzing data to determine properties of a PCR process or other process exhibiting amplification or growth. Data representing an amplification can be distinguished from data representing a jump or other error. A modified sigmoid function containing a drift term may be used in determining the properties. A multi-stage functional fit of the amplification data can provide increased accuracy and consistency of one or more of the properties. A baseline of the amplification data can be determined by analyzing an integrated area of a first derivative function of the data. A reference quantitation value can also be determined from locations of maxima of different derivative functions of the amplification data, e.g., a weighted average of the maxima locations for the second and third derivatives may be used.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2012Date of Patent: October 15, 2013Assignee: Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.Inventor: Jeffrey Lerner
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Patent number: 8285489Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for analyzing data to determine properties of a PCR process or other process exhibiting amplification or growth. Data representing an amplification can be distinguished from data representing a jump or other error. A modified sigmoid function containing a drift term may be used in determining the properties. A multi-stage functional fit of the amplification data can provide increased accuracy and consistency of one or more of the properties. A baseline of the amplification data can be determined by analyzing an integrated area of a first derivative function of the data. A reference quantitation value can also be determined from locations of maxima of different derivative functions of the amplification data, e.g., a weighted average of the maxima locations for the second and third derivatives may be used.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2009Date of Patent: October 9, 2012Assignee: Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.Inventor: Jeffrey Lerner
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Patent number: 7720611Abstract: Methods, apparatus, and systems are provided for processing a data set representing an amplification curve having a baseline portion and a growth portion. Peak objects are generated by taking a derivative of the data set. The first peak object having a value greater than a threshold is identified. An end of the baseline portion from a beginning of the first peak object is estimated.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2006Date of Patent: May 18, 2010Assignee: Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.Inventor: Jeffrey Lerner
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Publication number: 20100070190Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for analyzing data to determine properties of a PCR process or other process exhibiting amplification or growth. Data representing an amplification can be distinguished from data representing a jump or other error. A modified sigmoid function containing a drift term may be used in determining the properties. A multi-stage functional fit of the amplification data can provide increased accuracy and consistency of one or more of the properties. A baseline of the amplification data can be determined by analyzing an integrated area of a first derivative function of the data. A reference quantitation value can also be determined from locations of maxima of different derivative functions of the amplification data, e.g., a weighted average of the maxima locations for the second and third derivatives may be used.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2009Publication date: March 18, 2010Applicant: BIO-RAD LABORATORIES, INC.Inventor: Jeffrey Lerner
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Patent number: 7647187Abstract: Methods, apparatus, and systems are provided for processing a data set having noise to determine whether the data set exhibits statistically linear behavior. A true data signal is calculated based on local properties of the data, and an estimate of the noise in the data is calculated from the true data signal. A measure of the estimated noise is then compared to properties of a linear fit to the data set.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2006Date of Patent: January 12, 2010Assignee: Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.Inventor: Jeffrey Lerner
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Publication number: 20080289508Abstract: A device for the storage of multiple bottles of wine including an open wine container therein. The device includes a purging station for the introduction of inert or heavier thin air gas to the open wine container and an actuator for selectively introducing the heavier than air gas to the open wine container. The device further includes a cabinet having a top, bottom, sides and back creating a space for housing a plurality of wine containers in an upright orientation and a door having an open window to enable one to view at least the open wine container while the door is closed.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2008Publication date: November 27, 2008Inventors: Gregory John Luzaich, Michael Jeffrey Lerner
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Publication number: 20080290062Abstract: A stopper and method for its use for selectively retaining a liquid, such as wine, within a bottle and for minimizing oxidation of the bottle's contents. The stopper includes a head portion sized to reside external to the bottle opening and a neck portion sized to fit and be selectively retained within the neck of the bottle. The stopper further has an inert gas entry port for receiving a source of pressurized inert gas and for introducing the inert gas proximate the meniscus of the liquid in the bottle and a gas venting port for discharging gas from the bottle upon the introduction of inert gas thereto. The stopper is provided with a plurality of seals substantially preventing liquid from passing through the stopper when the neck portion is seated within the bottle opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2008Publication date: November 27, 2008Inventors: Gregory John Luzaich, Michael Jeffrey Lerner
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Publication number: 20080290118Abstract: A stopper for a container having a liquid, such as wine, which is subject to oxidation once opened. The stopper is provided with a neck region for fitting within a bottle and a top for residing outside of the bottle when in use. Pathways for the introduction of an inert gas, such as argon, and for air expelled from the bottle when the inert gas is introduced are selectively closeable. Liquid housed within the bottle can be poured from the stopper without removing it. Thus, an oxidizable liquid can be preserved while decanting the bottle contents at will.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2008Publication date: November 27, 2008Inventors: Gregory John Luzaich, Michael Jeffrey Lerner
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Publication number: 20080027810Abstract: Coupons which are displayed as a text message on a mobile telecommunication device and include a code uniquely identifying the coupon are provided for. Systems for generating coupons on demand are also provided for. The system comprises an agency computer having access to a coupon database. The coupon database comprises information on offers and a location value assigned to each offer. The agency computer is connectable to a mobile communications network or other network for transmitting electronic mail. It receives requests for coupons from consumers that are transmitted via the network. Preferably, the requests originate from cells phones or other mobile telecommunication devices and are transmitted to the agency computer via a mobile communications network. The request is a text message that includes information identifying the consumer's location.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2007Publication date: January 31, 2008Inventors: Jeffrey Lerner, Matt Whitney, Michael McCarthy, Timothy Harris
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Publication number: 20060269947Abstract: Methods, apparatus, and systems are provided for processing a data set representing an amplification curve having a baseline portion and a growth portion. Peak objects are generated by taking a derivative of the data set. The first peak object having a value greater than a threshold is identified. An end of the baseline portion from a beginning of the first peak object is estimated.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2006Publication date: November 30, 2006Applicant: Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.Inventor: Jeffrey Lerner
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Publication number: 20060271308Abstract: Methods, apparatus, and systems are provided for processing a data set having noise to determine whether the data set exhibits statistically linear behavior. A true data signal is calculated based on local properties of the data, and an estimate of the noise in the data is calculated from the true data signal. A measure of the estimated noise is then compared to properties of a linear fit to the data set.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2006Publication date: November 30, 2006Applicant: Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.Inventor: Jeffrey Lerner