Patents by Inventor Kumar Kastury

Kumar Kastury 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 DEVICES FOR COLLECTING SAMPLES IN A HIGH THROUGHPUT FORMAT
    Publication number: 20110263461
    Abstract: The present invention is directed methods for collecting and storing samples compatible for high throughput automation. The present invention is also directed to a device comprising: (a) a plate containing multiple wells, and (b) multiple rubber covers; wherein each rubber cover is (i) an integral part of the device, (ii) is on top of each well and individually seal each well, and (iii) has a pierceable area in the center of the cover. The device is suitable for collecting, storing, transporting, and tracking samples compatible for high throughput downstream automated processing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2011
    Publication date: October 27, 2011
    Inventors: Kumar KASTURY, Aparna PALAPARTHI
  • COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS TO DETECT TMPRSS2/ERG TRANSCRIPT VARIANTS IN PROSTATE CANCER
    Publication number: 20100196903
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for detecting TMPRSS2/ERG transcript variants in prostate cancer are provided. The compositions and methods have utility in prostate cancer diagnosis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2010
    Publication date: August 5, 2010
    Applicant: GEN-PROBE INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Paul M. DARBY, Siobhan M. MIICK, Kumar KASTURY, Jo Ann JACKSON
  • HIGH THROUGHPUT DISPENSER
    Publication number: 20090260458
    Abstract: The invention is directed to systems and methods for transferring nano-quantities of fluid samples using a high throughput or ultra high throughput dispenser. Such samples may be transferred from a first location and reformatted for being transferred to a second location. The invention may transfer a predetermined volume of sample quickly and accurately.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2008
    Publication date: October 22, 2009
    Inventors: Victor Joseph, Joseph F. Rogers, Kumar Kastury