Patents by Inventor Kristie Womble

Kristie Womble 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).

  • Methods and Substances for Isolation and Detection of Small Polynucleotides
    Publication number: 20080102470
    Abstract: A capture probe suitable for use with methods for isolating, labeling or detecting small polynucleotides. A method for isolating a small polynucleotide of interest from a sample comprising hybridizing the small polynucleotide to the capture probe and lengthening the small polynucleotide by primer extension or ligation. A method for detecting a small polynucleotide of interest following isolation by amplification of the primer extension products and/or hybridization and subsequent cleavage of dual labeled detector probes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2007
    Publication date: May 1, 2008
    Inventors: Elliott Dawson, Kristie Womble
  • Chromosome 5 Genetic Variants Related To Dyslexia
    Publication number: 20070275381
    Abstract: An isolated polynucleotide or genetic material from human Chromosome 5 that indicates the presence of dyslexia or a predisposition to develop dyslexia in the individual from whom the sample was obtained. A method of diagnosing dyslexia or a predisposition to develop dyslexia.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2004
    Publication date: November 29, 2007
    Applicants: BIOVENTURES, INC., VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Elliot Dawson, Kristie Womble, John Phillips