Patents by Inventor John D. Burczak

John D. Burczak 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).

  • Method of detecting and monitoring endometrial and uterine cancers
    Patent number: 6228596
    Abstract: The present invention provides a new method for diagnosing cancers, particulary endometrial and uterine cancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2001
    Assignee: diaDexus, Inc.
    Inventors: Roberto A. Macina, John D. Burczak
  • Oligonucleotides specific for the MOMP gene sequence and methods for the detection of Chlamydia trachomatis
    Patent number: 5846785
    Abstract: The present invention relates to oligonucleotide probes useful in detecting, e.g. by hybridization or the ligase chain reaction, Chlamydia trachomatis DNA in the presence of other related DNA. The present invention is also directed to methods of detecting Chlamydia trachomatis organisms in a sample using the ligase chain reaction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 8, 1998
    Assignee: Abbott Laboratories
    Inventors: John D. Burczak, John J. Carrino, Paul A. Klonowski, Matthew T. Manlove, Ronald L. Marshall, Edward K. Pabich, John A. Salituro
  • Differentiation of HTLV-I and HTLV-II using synthetic peptides
    Patent number: 5773211
    Abstract: Methods of differentiation of sera containing antibodies to HTLV-I from sera containing antibodies to HTLV-II are provided, along with peptides for their differentiation. Articles of manufacture containing these peptides are provided which allow for the differentiation of HTLV-I from HTLV-II infected sera.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 1996
    Date of Patent: June 30, 1998
    Assignee: Abbott Laboratories
    Inventors: Jessie W. Shih, John D. Burczak, Helen H. Lee, Debra L. O'Donnell
  • Oligonucleotides and methods for the detection of Chlamydia trachomatis
    Patent number: 5756298
    Abstract: The present invention relates to oligonucleotide probes useful in detecting, e.g. by hybridization or the ligase chain reaction, Chlamydia trachomatis DNA in the presence of other related DNA. The present invention is also directed to methods of detecting Chlamydia trachomatis organisms in a sample using the ligase chain reaction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 1996
    Date of Patent: May 26, 1998
    Assignee: Abbott Laboratories
    Inventors: John D. Burczak, John J. Carrino, Paul A. Klonowski, Matthew T. Manlove, Ronald L. Marshall, Edward K. Pabich, John A. Salituro
  • Oligonucleotides and methods for the detection of chlamydia trachomatis
    Patent number: 5601978
    Abstract: The present invention relates to oligonucleotide probes useful in detecting, e.g. by hybridization or the ligase chain reaction, Chlamydia trachomatis DNA in the presence of other related DNA. The present invention is also directed to methods of detecting Chlamydia trachomatis organisms in a sample using the ligase chain reaction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 1993
    Date of Patent: February 11, 1997
    Assignee: Abbott Laboratories
    Inventors: John D. Burczak, John J. Carrino, Paul A. Klonowski, Matthew T. Manlove, Ronald L. Marshall, Edward K. Pabich, John A. Salituro