Patents by Inventor Joseph F. Quinn

Joseph F. Quinn 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).

  • CCR6 As A Biomarker of Alzheimer's Disease
    Publication number: 20130316338
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods used to diagnose Alzheimer's disease (AD) in a subject. The methods involve determining the amount of chemokine receptor 6 (CCR6) expressed in a biological sample. Expression of CCR6 in the sample that exceeds a threshold level of expression signifies that the subject has AD, even if the subject has not yet developed symptoms of AD. The methods may also be used to monitor the effectiveness of an AD treatment. Kits that facilitate the use of the methods are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2011
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Applicants: The United States Government as Represented by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Oregon Health & Science University
    Inventors: Halina Offner-Vandenbark, Joseph F. Quinn, Sandhya Subramanian
  • METHODS OF TREATING AND PREVENTING NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS USING DOCOSAHEXAENOIC ACID
    Publication number: 20110177061
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to methods of treating or preventing neurological disorders using docosahexaenoic acid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2010
    Publication date: July 21, 2011
    Applicant: MARTEK BIOSCIENCES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Paul S. AISEN, Joseph F. Quinn, Karin Yurko-Mauro
  • Holder for a window sill
    Patent number: 5407164
    Abstract: A holder in the form of a J-shaped clip having an upper supporting portion, an intermediate portion and a lower gripping portion for mounting to window sills of various thicknesses between the upper portion and lower portion. The upper portion defines a platform for supporting an object having a protruding base such as an electric candle or plant pot and saucer assembly. A pair of upturned tabs are provided at opposite corners of the upper portion and a lip is formed in the intermediate portion. A resilient cord fastened to the upper portion and received in the lip holds the base of the object to be displayed on the upper portion. The upper portion and the lower portion grip the window sill and secure the holder thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 1993
    Date of Patent: April 18, 1995
    Inventor: Joseph F. Quinn
  • Fixture for enhancing cargo-carrying capacity of pickup truck
    Patent number: D413297
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 31, 1999
    Inventor: Joseph F. Quinn