Patents by Inventor Lilly I. Kong

Lilly I. Kong 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: 20230235412
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods and compositions for detecting Bordetella pertussis and Bordetella parapertussis by detecting the presence of the IS481 and IS1001 genomic insertion sequences, respectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2022
    Publication date: July 27, 2023
    Inventors: Michelle M. Tabb, Ming-Chou Lee, Lilly I. Kong, Ning Lu, Michael Aye, Fan Chen, Jules Chen
  • Patent number: 11499199
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods and compositions for detecting Bordetella pertussis and Bordetella parapertussis by detecting the presence of the IS481 and IS1001 genomic insertion sequences, respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2022
    Assignee: Quest Diagnostics Investments LLC
    Inventors: Michelle M. Tabb, Ming-Chou Lee, Lilly I. Kong, Ning Lu, Michael Aye, Fan Chen, Jules Chen
  • Patent number: 10801078
    Abstract: The invention provides methods and compositions for rapid, sensitive, and highly specific nucleic acid-based (e.g., DNA based) detection of a BK virus in a sample. In general, the methods involve detecting a target nucleic acid having a target sequence of a conserved region of BK viral genomes. The invention also features compositions, including primers, probes, and kits, for use in the methods of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2020
    Assignee: Quest Diagnostics Infectious Disease, Inc.
    Inventors: Fan Chen, Lilly I. Kong, Jules Chen, Mehrdad Jannatipour
  • Publication number: 20200123596
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods and compositions for detecting Bordetella pertussis and Bordetella parapertussis by detecting the presence of the IS481 and IS1001 genomic insertion sequences, respectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2019
    Publication date: April 23, 2020
    Applicant: Quest Diagnostics Investments LLC
    Inventors: Michelle M. Tabb, Ming-Chou Lee, Lilly I. Kong, Ning Lu, Michael Aye, Fan Chen, Jules Chen
  • Patent number: 10465252
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods and compositions for detecting Bordetella pertussis and Bordetella parapertussis by detecting the presence of the IS481 and IS1001 genomic insertion sequences, respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2019
    Assignee: Quest Diagnostics Investments Incorporated
    Inventors: Michelle M. Tabb, Ming-Chou Lee, Lilly I. Kong, Ning Lu, Michael Aye, Fan Chen, Jules Chen
  • Patent number: 10260113
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a molecular test of Influenza A, Influenza B, Respiratory Syncytial Virus A, and Respiratory Syncytial Virus B in order to identify patients with a viral infection. Accordingly methods and compositions are disclosed to determine the presence or absence of a viral pathogen in a sample containing one or more target nucleic acids from the M gene of Influenza A, Influenza B, Respiratory Syncytial Virus A, and/or Respiratory Syncytial Virus B.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2019
    Assignee: QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INVESTMENTS INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Jules Chen, Lilly I. Kong, Ming-Chou Lee, Fan Chen, Michelle M. Tabb, Michael Aye
  • Publication number: 20180044742
    Abstract: The invention provides methods and compositions for rapid, sensitive, and highly specific nucleic acid-based (e.g., DNA based) detection of a BK virus in a sample. In general, the methods involve detecting a target nucleic acid having a target sequence of a conserved region of BK viral genomes. The invention also features compositions, including primers, probes, and kits, for use in the methods of the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2017
    Publication date: February 15, 2018
    Applicant: Focus Diagnostics, Inc.
    Inventors: Fan Chen, Lilly I. Kong, Jules Chen, Mehrdad Jannatipour
  • Patent number: 9745638
    Abstract: The invention provides methods and compositions for rapid, sensitive, and highly specific nucleic acid-based (e.g., DNA based) detection of a BK virus in a sample. In general, the methods involve detecting a target nucleic acid having a target sequence of a conserved region of BK viral genomes. The invention also features compositions, including primers, probes, and kits, for use in the methods of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2017
    Assignee: Focus Diagnostics, Inc.
    Inventors: Fan Chen, Lilly I. Kong, Jules Chen, Mehrdad Jannatipour
  • Publication number: 20160108479
    Abstract: Described herein are methods and assays relating to the detection of NRAS and/or BRAF alterations (e.g. variations in copy number and expression level, and/or the presence of mutations, including point mutations). Existing methods are limited in their clinical usefulness by, e.g., limited sensitivity, inter-lab discordance, or inability to provide the necessary multiplex ability. The methods and assays provided herein permit multimodal, multiplex assaying for faster, more cost-effective testing and screening of patients, permitting improved healthcare.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2014
    Publication date: April 21, 2016
    Inventors: Lilly I. KONG, Kiran Madanahally DIVAKAR
  • Patent number: 9127309
    Abstract: Described are approaches for the identification, detection, and quantification of nucleic acids in a biological sample. These methods are based, in part, on the elucidation of anomalous migration properties of short nucleic acid molecules when conjugated to a fluorescent label, such as fluorescein labels, such that a smaller nucleic acid reliably migrates slower than a larger nucleic acid under the same conditions of separation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2015
    Assignee: Qiagen Mansfield, Inc.
    Inventors: Ming-Chou Lee, Sergey V. Voronov, Laurence R. McCarthy, Lilly I. Kong, Vesselin Tenkov Diankov
  • Publication number: 20140349275
    Abstract: The invention provides methods and compositions for rapid, sensitive, and highly specific nucleic acid-based (e.g., DNA based) detection of a BK virus in a sample. In general, the methods involve detecting a target nucleic acid having a target sequence of a conserved region of BK viral genomes. The invention also features compositions, including primers, probes, and kits, for use in the methods of the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2014
    Publication date: November 27, 2014
    Applicant: Focus Diagnostics, Inc.
    Inventors: Fan Chen, Lilly I. Kong, Jules Chen, Mehrdad Jannatipour
  • Publication number: 20140178872
    Abstract: Described are approaches for the identification, detection, and quantification of nucleic acids in a biological sample. These methods are based, in part, on the elucidation of anomalous migration properties of short nucleic acid molecules when conjugated to a fluorescent label, such as fluorescein labels, such that a smaller nucleic acid reliably migrates slower than a larger nucleic acid under the same conditions of separation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2012
    Publication date: June 26, 2014
    Applicant: PRIMERADX, INC.
    Inventors: Ming-Chou Lee, Sergey V. Voronov, Laurence R. McCarthy, Lilly I. Kong, Vesselin Tenkov Diankov
  • Patent number: 8748092
    Abstract: The invention provides methods and compositions for rapid, sensitive, and highly specific nucleic acid-based (e.g., DNA based) detection of a BK virus in a sample. In general, the methods involve detecting a target nucleic acid having a target sequence of a conserved region of BK viral genomes. The invention also features compositions, including primers, probes, and kits, for use in the methods of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Assignee: Focus Diagnostics, Inc.
    Inventors: Fan Chen, Lilly I. Kong, Jules Chen, Mehrdad Jannatipour
  • Patent number: 8354230
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a molecular test of Influenza A, Influenza B, Respiratory Syncytial Virus A, and Respiratory Syncytial Virus B in order to identify patients with a viral infection. Accordingly methods and compositions are disclosed to determine the presence or absence of a viral pathogen in a sample containing one or more target nucleic acids from the M gene of Influenza A, Influenza B, Respiratory Syncytial Virus A, and/or Respiratory Syncytial Virus B.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2013
    Assignee: Quest Diagnostics Investments Inc.
    Inventors: Jules Chen, Lilly I. Kong, Ming-Chou Lee, Fan Chen, Michelle M. Tabb, Michael Aye
  • Patent number: 8318423
    Abstract: The invention provides methods and compositions for rapid, sensitive, and highly specific nucleic acid-based (e.g., DNA based) detection of human rhinovirus (HRV) in a sample. In general, the methods involve detecting a target nucleic acid having a target sequence of a conserved 5? untranslated region of the HRV genome. The invention also features compositions, including primers, probes, and kits, for use in the methods of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2012
    Assignee: Focus Diagnostics, Inc.
    Inventors: Ming-Chou Lee, Lilly I Kong, Jan Groen
  • Publication number: 20110143349
    Abstract: The invention provides methods and compositions for rapid, sensitive, and highly specific nucleic acid-based (e.g., DNA based) detection of a BK virus in a sample. In general, the methods involve detecting a target nucleic acid having a target sequence of a conserved region of BK viral genomes. The invention also features compositions, including primers, probes, and kits, for use in the methods of the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2011
    Publication date: June 16, 2011
    Inventors: Fan Chen, Lilly I. Kong, Jules Chen, Mehrdad Jannatipour
  • Patent number: 7892795
    Abstract: The invention provides methods and compositions for rapid, sensitive, and highly specific nucleic acid-based (e.g., DNA based) detection of a BK virus in a sample. In general, the methods involve detecting a target nucleic acid having a target sequence of a conserved region of BK viral genomes. The invention also features compositions, including primers, probes, and kits, for use in the methods of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2011
    Assignee: Focus Diagnostics, Inc.
    Inventors: Fan Chen, Lilly I. Kong, Jules Chen, Mehrdad Jannatipour
  • Publication number: 20090226889
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a molecular test of enterovirus, herpes simplex virus-1 and -2, and/or Varicella-Zoster virus, in order to identify patients with a viral infection, in particular a viral infection of the central nervous system. Accordingly methods and compositions are disclosed to determine the presence or absence of a viral pathogen in a biological sample comprising, wherein the target nucleic acids comprise the 5? UTR of the enterovirus genome, UL29 of herpes simplex virus and gene 36 of Varicella-Zoster virus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2008
    Publication date: September 10, 2009
    Inventors: Fan Chen, Lilly I. Kong, Ming-Chou Lee, Jules Chen, Michelle M. Tabb, Michael Aye
  • Publication number: 20090197262
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods and compositions for detecting Bordetella pertussis and Bordetella parapertussis by detecting the presence of the IS481 and IS1001 genomic insertion sequences, respectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2008
    Publication date: August 6, 2009
    Inventors: Michelle M. Tabb, Ming-Chou Lee, Lilly I. Kong, Ning Lu, Michael Aye, Fan Chen, Jules Chen
  • Publication number: 20090181360
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a molecular test of Influenza A, Influenza B, Respiratory Syncytial Virus A, and Respiratory Syncytial Virus B in order to identify patients with a viral infection. Accordingly methods and compositions are disclosed to determine the presence or absence of a viral pathogen in a sample containing one or more target nucleic acids from the M gene of Influenza A, Influenza B, Respiratory Syncytial Virus A, and/or Respiratory Syncytial Virus B.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2007
    Publication date: July 16, 2009
    Inventors: Jules Chen, Lilly I. Kong, Ming-Chou Lee, Fan Chen, Michelle M. Tabb, Michael Aye