Patents by Inventor Joan K. Lunney

Joan K. Lunney 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 Immune Effector Molecule Assay
    Publication number: 20130210654
    Abstract: Methods for detecting at least seven cytokines in a porcine biological sample are provided. Also provided are multiplex assay kits that allow for the detection and quantification of the cytokines in a single reaction mixture. Use of the methods and kits for diagnosis, prognosis, and monitoring of immunity is also contemplated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2011
    Publication date: August 15, 2013
    Applicant: SOUTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Jane Christopher-Hennings, Steven Lawson, Eric Nelson, Ying Fang, Joan K. Lunney
  • Polymerase chain reaction assay for the detection of Toxoplasma gondii
    Patent number: 6770440
    Abstract: Oligonucleotide primer sequences have been designed which are capable of uniquely amplifying DNA from Toxoplasma gondii when utilized in a polymerase chain reaction assay. In addition, a probe effective for detection of amplification products, particularly in a fluorogenic real time assay system has also been designed. The primers and probe are derived from the internal transcribed spacer 1 (ITS1) region of the T. gondii 18S rRNA gene.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2004
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventors: Joan K. Lunney, Luis H. Jauregui, James Higgins, Dante S. Zarlenga, Jitender P. Dubey