Patents by Inventor Kenneth Pass

Kenneth Pass 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).

  • Publication number: 20080261253
    Abstract: Provided are methods for the detection and diagnosis of galactosemia. The methods are based on the discovery that abnormal levels of selected analytes in sample fluid, typically blood samples, of patients who are at risk are supportive of a diagnosis of galactosemia. At least two new biomarkers for galactosemia are thus disclosed, Eotaxin and MCP-1. Altogether the concentrations these markers, individually, or in combinations with any of Alpha-2 Macroglobulin, Apolipoprotein H, Cancer Antigen 125, Leptin, TNF RII, Alpha-Fetoprotein, IgM, MIP-1 alpha, Ferritin, and IgE provide a sensitive and selective picture of the patient's condition, namely, whether the patient is suffering from galactosemia. Kits containing reagents to assist in the analysis of fluid samples are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2008
    Publication date: October 23, 2008
    Inventors: Michael Spain, James P. Mapes, Ralph McDade, Kenneth Pass
  • Publication number: 20080255766
    Abstract: Provided are methods for the detection and diagnosis of sickle cell. The methods are based on the discovery that abnormal levels of selected analytes in sample fluid, typically blood samples, of patients who are at risk are supportive of a diagnosis of sickle cell. At least two new biomarkers for sickle cell are thus disclosed, Eotaxin and Monocyte Chemotactic Protein-1. Altogether the concentrations of eleven analytes provide a sensitive and selective picture of the patient's condition, namely, whether the patient is suffering from sickle cell. Other important biomarkers for sickle cell are described, including but not limited to IL-12p40, SHBG, MMP-9, Adiponectin, Haptoglobin, FGF basic, IgM, Growth Hormone, Factor VII. Kits containing reagents to assist in the analysis of fluid samples are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2008
    Publication date: October 16, 2008
    Inventors: Michael Spain, James P. Mapes, Ralph L. McDade, Kenneth Pass
  • Publication number: 20080020475
    Abstract: Provided are methods for the detection and diagnosis of Hypothyroidism. The methods are based on the discovery that altered levels of selected analytes in sample fluid, typically blood samples, of patients are supportive of a diagnosis of Hypothyroidism. At least twenty-four new biomarkers for hypothyroidism are thus disclosed (singly or in any combination), Thyroid Stimulating Hormone, Interleukin-12p40, Tumor Necrosis Factor Alpha, Tissue Factor, Interleukin-15, Insulin, Immunoglobulin E, Growth Stimulating Hormone, Calcitonin, Prostate-Specific Antigen, Interleukin-4, Granulocyte Macrophage Colony Stimulating Factor, Matrix Metalloproteinase 9, Lymphotactin, Fatty Acid Binding Protein, Alpha Fetoprotein, Alpha-2 Macroglobulin, Serum Glutamic Oxaloacetic Transaminase, Matrix Metalloproteinase 3, Cancer Antigen 125, Mumps Antibody, Double Stranded DNA Antibody, Proliferating Cell Nuclear Antigen Antibody, Smith Antibody, or Herpes Simplex Virus 1 Glycoprotein D Antibody.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2007
    Publication date: January 24, 2008
    Inventors: Jim Mapes, Michael Spain, Ralph McDade, Kenneth Pass