Patents by Inventor John Beard
John Beard 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: 20170369926Abstract: The inventors have identified several proteases and a protease inhibitor that are overexpressed in ovarian cancer tumors. They have developed monoclonal antibodies against the proteins and shown that they can be detected in serum and the levels of the proteins in serum fluctuate during cancer treatment. They have shown that serum assays for the proteases and protease inhibitor can be used for early detection of ovarian cancer, and for monitoring cancer treatment.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2017Publication date: December 28, 2017Inventors: Timothy J. O'Brien, John Beard, Wilbur C. Hitt, JR.
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Publication number: 20170305980Abstract: The CA125 gene has been cloned and multiple repeat sequences as well as the carboxy terminus have been identified. The CA125 molecule comprises three major domains: an extracellular amino terminal domain (Domain 1); a large multiple repeat domain (Domain 2); and a carboxy terminal domain (Domain 3) which includes a transmembrane anchor with a short cytoplasmic domain. The amino terminal domain is dominated by its capacity for O-glycosylation and its resultant richness in serine and threonine residues. An amino terminal extension is presented, which comprises four genomic exons. The molecular structure is dominated by a repeat domain comprising 156 amino acid repeat units, which encompass the epitope binding sites. More than 60 repeat units have been identified, sequenced, and contiguously placed in the CA125 domain structure. More specifically, this invention is directed to a CA125 cDNA sequence which can be introduced into animal or human cells to achieve transcription or expression of the cDNA.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2017Publication date: October 26, 2017Inventors: Timothy O'Brien, John Beard, Lowell Underwood
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Patent number: 9556245Abstract: The CA125 gene has been cloned and multiple repeat sequences as well as the carboxy terminus have been identified. The CA125 molecule comprises three major domains: an extracellular amino terminal domain (Domain 1); a large multiple repeat domain (Domain 2); and a carboxy terminal domain (Domain 3) which includes a transmembrane anchor with a short cytoplasmic domain. The amino terminal domain is dominated by its capacity for O-glycosylation and its resultant richness in serine and threonine residues. An amino terminal extension is presented, which comprises four genomic exons. The molecular structure is dominated by a repeat domain comprising 156 amino acid repeat units, which encompass the epitope binding sites. More than 60 repeat units have been identified, sequenced, and contiguously placed in the CA125 domain structure. More specifically, this invention is directed to a CA125 cDNA sequence which can be introduced into animal or human cells to achieve transcription or expression of the cDNA.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2009Date of Patent: January 31, 2017Assignee: The Board of Trustees of the University of ArkansasInventors: Timothy O'Brien, John Beard, Lowell Underwood
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Publication number: 20160165361Abstract: At least a partial seal between a housing of a hearing instrument and an ear canal is provided. First signals are received from an internal microphone disposed in the ear canal. Second signals are received from an external microphone disposed outside of the ear canal. A condition of the at least a partial seal is determined, and when the condition of the at least a partial seal indicates a leak, one or more of the level and the spectrum of the first signals is adjusted to compensate for the leak and producing first adjusted signal. A first amount of the first adjusted signals is blended with a second amount of the second signals to produce a blended signal, the first amount and the second amount selected based upon a level of noise.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2015Publication date: June 9, 2016Inventors: Thomas E. Miller, Daniel Warren, Brian Cranell, Timothy Wickstrom, John Beard
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Patent number: 8895703Abstract: The CA125 gene has been cloned and multiple repeat sequences as well as the carboxy terminus have been identified. The CA125 molecule comprises three major domains: an extracellular amino terminal domain (Domain 1); a large multiple repeat domain (Domain 2); and a carboxy terminal domain (Domain 3) which includes a transmembrane anchor with a short cytoplasmic domain. An amino terminal extension is present. The molecular structure is dominated by a repeat domain comprising 156 amino acid repeat units. More than 60 repeat units have been identified, sequenced, and contiguously placed in the CA125 domain structure. The repeat units encompass an interactive disulfide bridged C-enclosure and the site of OC125 and M11 binding. The repeat sequences demonstrated 70-85% homology to each other. Expression of the repeats was demonstrated in E. coli. The CA125 molecule is anchored at its carboxy terminal through a transmembrane domain and a short cytoplasmic tail.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2007Date of Patent: November 25, 2014Assignee: The Board of Trustees for the University of ArkansasInventors: Timothy O'Brien, John Beard, Lowell Underwood
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Publication number: 20140193426Abstract: The inventors have identified several proteases and a protease inhibitor that are overexpressed in ovarian cancer tumors. They have developed monoclonal antibodies against the proteins and shown that they can be detected in serum and the levels of the proteins in serum fluctuate during cancer treatment. They have shown that serum assays for the proteases and protease inhibitor can be used for early detection of ovarian cancer, and for monitoring cancer treatment.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2013Publication date: July 10, 2014Applicant: The Board of Trustees of the University of ArkansasInventors: Timothy J. O'Brien, John Beard, Wilbur C. Hitt, JR.
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Patent number: 8609819Abstract: The present invention provides a DNA encoding a novel extracellular serine protease termed Tumor Antigen Derived Gene-14 (TADG-14) which is overexpressed in ovarian, breast and colon carcinoma samples. Also provided are vector and host cells capable of expressing the DNA of the present invention, as well as the uses of the DNA and protein of the present invention. Also provided is a TADG-14 protein variant that has a potential role for detecting and targeting of ovarian carcinomas.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2012Date of Patent: December 17, 2013Assignee: Board of Trutees of the University of ArkansasInventors: Timothy J O'Brien, Lowell J Underwood, John Beard, Kazushi Shigemasa
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Patent number: 8401209Abstract: A microphone includes a housing; a back volume within the housing; a diaphragm within the housing; a backplate attached to the housing; and a diaphragm ring connected to the diaphragm. The diaphragm ring has a body defined by an outer perimeter and at least a first inner perimeter and a second inner perimeter adjacent the first inner perimeter. The first inner perimeter is adjacent to a top surface of the diaphragm ring. The second inner perimeter is adjacent to the bottom surface of the diaphragm ring. The second inner perimeter is smaller than the first inner perimeter.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2010Date of Patent: March 19, 2013Assignee: Knowles Electronics, LLCInventor: John Beard
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Publication number: 20120264123Abstract: The present invention provides a DNA encoding a novel extracellular serine protease termed Tumor Antigen Derived Gene-14 (TADG-14) which is overexpressed in ovarian, breast and colon carcinoma samples. Also provided are vector and host cells capable of expressing the DNA of the present invention, as well as the uses of the DNA and protein of the present invention. Also provided is a TADG-14 protein variant that has a potential role for detecting and targeting of ovarian carcinomas.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2012Publication date: October 18, 2012Applicant: BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSASInventors: Timothy J. O'Brien, Lowell J. Underwood, John Beard, Kazushi Shigemasa
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Patent number: 8216794Abstract: The present invention provides a DNA encoding a novel extracellular serine protease termed Tumor Antigen Derived Gene-14 (TADG-14) which is overexpressed in ovarian, breast and colon carcinoma samples. Also provided are vector and host cells capable of expressing the DNA of the present invention, as well as the uses of the DNA and protein of the present invention. Also provided is a TADG-14 protein variant that has a potential role for detecting and targeting of ovarian carcinomas.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2010Date of Patent: July 10, 2012Assignee: Board of Trustees of the University of ArkansasInventors: Timothy J. O'Brien, Lowell J. Underwood, John Beard, Kazushi Shigemasa
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Publication number: 20120145620Abstract: A filter apparatus is provided. The filter includes a filter element that carries an additive for the treatment of coolant filtered by the filter. The additive is contained within an additive chamber. A dissolvable seal is positioned over an outlet of the filter to prevent the undesirable leakage of additive during non-operation.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2010Publication date: June 14, 2012Applicant: Baldwin Filters, Inc.Inventor: John Beard
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Patent number: 8124728Abstract: The CA125 gene has been cloned. The CA125 molecule comprises three major domains: an extracellular amino terminal domain; a large multiple repeat domain; and a carboxy terminal domain which includes a transmembrane anchor with a short cytoplasmic domain. Additionally, an amino terminal extension is present. The molecular structure is dominated by a repeat domain comprising more than sixty 156-amino-acid repeat units The repeat units encompass an interactive disulfide bridged C-enclosure and the site of OC125 and M11 binding. The CA125 molecule is anchored at its carboxy terminal through a transmembrane domain and a short cytoplasmic tail. The structure has potential for use as a new gold standard for detecting the CA125 antigen, and can provide a basis for the development of a vaccine useful for the treatment of ovarian cancer and other carcinomas where CA125 is elevated.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2003Date of Patent: February 28, 2012Assignee: The Board of Trustees of the University of ArkansasInventors: Timothy O'Brien, John Beard, Lowell Underwood
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Publication number: 20110086056Abstract: The present invention discloses the protease hepsin is specifically over-expressed in ovarian and other malignancies. A number of hepsin peptides can induce immune responses to hepsin, thereby demonstrating the potential of these peptides in monitoring and the development of immunotherapies for ovarian and other malignancies. There is also provided a hepsin protein variant that is useful as a marker for ovarian cancer cells, prostate cancer cells or kidney cancer cells.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2010Publication date: April 14, 2011Inventors: Timothy J. O'Brien, Martin J. Cannon, Alessandro Santin, John Beard, Kazushi Shigemasa
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Publication number: 20100331536Abstract: The CA125 gene has been cloned and multiple repeat sequences as well as the carboxy terminus have been identified. The CA125 molecule comprises three major domains: an extracellular amino terminal domain (Domain 1); a large multiple repeat domain (Domain 2); and a carboxy terminal domain (Domain 3) which includes a transmembrane anchor with a short cytoplasmic domain. The amino terminal domain is dominated by its capacity for O-glycosylation and its resultant richness in serine and threonine residues. An amino terminal extension is presented, which comprises four genomic exons. The molecular structure is dominated by a repeat domain comprising 156 amino acid repeat units, which encompass the epitope binding sites. More than 60 repeat units have been identified, sequenced, and contiguously placed in the CA125 domain structure. More specifically, this invention is directed to a CA125 cDNA sequence which can be introduced into animal or human cells to achieve transcription or expression of the cDNA.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2009Publication date: December 30, 2010Inventors: Timothy O'Brien, John Beard, Lowell Underwood
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Publication number: 20100291124Abstract: The present invention provides a DNA encoding a novel extracellular serine protease termed Tumor Antigen Derived Gene-14 (TADG-14) which is overexpressed in ovarian, breast and colon carcinoma samples. Also provided are vector and host cells capable of expressing the DNA of the present invention, as well as the uses of the DNA and protein of the present invention. Also provided is a TADG-14 protein variant that has a potential role for detecting and targeting of ovarian carcinomas.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2010Publication date: November 18, 2010Inventors: Timothy J. O'Brien, Lowell J. Underwood, John Beard, Kazushi Shigemasa
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Publication number: 20100272296Abstract: A microphone includes a housing; a back volume within the housing; a diaphragm within the housing; a backplate attached to the housing; and a diaphragm ring connected to the diaphragm. The diaphragm ring has a body defined by an outer perimeter and at least a first inner perimeter and a second inner perimeter adjacent the first inner perimeter. The first inner perimeter is adjacent to a top surface of the diaphragm ring. The second inner perimeter is adjacent to the bottom surface of the diaphragm ring. The second inner perimeter is smaller than the first inner perimeter.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2010Publication date: October 28, 2010Inventor: John Beard
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Patent number: 7795211Abstract: The present invention discloses the protease hepsin is specifically over-expressed in ovarian and other malignancies. A number of hepsin peptides can induce immune responses to hepsin, thereby demonstrating the potential of these peptides in monitoring and the development of immunotherapies for ovarian and other malignancies. There is also provided a hepsin protein variant that is useful as a marker for ovarian cancer cells, prostate cancer cells or kidney cancer cells.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2003Date of Patent: September 14, 2010Assignee: Board of Trustees of the University of ArkansasInventors: Timothy J. O'Brien, Martin J. Cannon, Alessandro Santin, John Beard, Kazushi Shigemasa
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Patent number: 7732163Abstract: The present invention provides a DNA encoding a novel extracellular serine protease termed Tumor Antigen Derived Gene-14 (TADG-14) which is overexpressed in ovarian, breast and colon carcinoma samples. Also provided are vector and host cells capable of expressing the DNA of the present invention, as well as the uses of the DNA and protein of the present invention. Also provided is a TADG-14 protein variant that has a potential role for detecting and targeting of ovarian carcinomas.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2003Date of Patent: June 8, 2010Assignee: Board of Trustees of The University of ArkansasInventors: Timothy J. O'Brien, Lowell J. Underwood, John Beard, Kazushi Shigemasa
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Publication number: 20090035819Abstract: The CA125 gene has been cloned and multiple repeat sequences as well as the carboxy terminus have been identified. The CA125 molecule comprises three major domains: an extracellular amino terminal domain (Domain 1); a large multiple repeat domain (Domain 2); and a carboxy terminal domain (Domain 3) which includes a transmembrane anchor with a short cytoplasmic domain. The amino terminal domain is assembled by combining five genomic exons, four very short amino terminal sequences and one extraordinarily large exon. This domain is dominated by its capacity for O-glycosylation and its resultant richness in serine and threonine residues. Additionally, an amino terminal extension is present, which comprises four genomic exons. The amino acid composition of the amino terminal extension was found to be consistent with the amino acid composition of the amino terminal domain. The molecular structure is dominated by a repeat domain comprising 156 amino acid repeat units, which encompass the epitope binding sites.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2007Publication date: February 5, 2009Inventors: Timothy O'Brien, John Beard, Lowell Underwood
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Patent number: 7308829Abstract: A differential pressure indicator and method of configuring a differential pressure indicator is provided. The differential pressure indicator is configurable to provide open circuit or closed circuit logic and includes a housing, a pressure responsive element, a post, first, second and third electrical contacts and an electrical insulator from an insulative material. The electrical insulator separates the third electrical contact from either the first contact or the second contact to provide a desired type of logic. The differential pressure indicator may use substantially similar components to provide either open circuit or closed circuit logic or the components may be rearranged to provide either open circuit or closed circuit logic.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2006Date of Patent: December 18, 2007Assignee: Baldwin Filters, Inc.Inventors: John Beard, Farrell F. Calcaterra, Steven M. Todd