Patents by Inventor Mark J. Espy

Mark J. Espy 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).

  • Detection of Enterovirus
    Publication number: 20110045458
    Abstract: This document describes methods and materials relating to viral diagnostics, and more particularly to the detection of enterovirus. For example, primers and probes for the detection of enterovirus are provided. Articles of manufacture containing such primers and probes for detecting enterovirus are further provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2010
    Publication date: February 24, 2011
    Applicant: Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
    Inventors: Thomas F. Smith, Mark J. Espy
  • Articles of manufacture for detection of herpes simplex virus
    Patent number: 7893241
    Abstract: The invention provides methods to detect herpes simplex virus (HSV) in biological samples and further to distinguish between HSV-1 and HSV-2. Primers and probes for the differential detection of HSV-1 and HSV-2 are provided by the invention. Articles of manufacture containing such primers and probes for detecting HSV are further provided by the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2011
    Assignee: Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
    Inventors: Thomas F. Smith, Arlo Wold, Jim Uhl, Mark J. Espy
  • Detection of Herpes Simplex Virus
    Publication number: 20100184018
    Abstract: The invention provides methods to detect herpes simplex virus (HSV) in biological samples and further to distinguish between HSV-1 and HSV-2. Primers and probes for the differential detection of HSV-1 and HSV-2 are provided by the invention. Articles of manufacture containing such primers and probes for detecting HSV are further provided by the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2010
    Publication date: July 22, 2010
    Inventors: Thomas F. Smith, Arlo Wold, Jim Uhl, Mark J. Espy
  • Articles of manufacture for detection of herpes simplex virus
    Patent number: 7667025
    Abstract: The invention provides methods to detect herpes simplex virus (HSV) in biological samples and further to distinguish between HSV-1 and HSV-2. Primers and probes for the differential detection of HSV-1 and HSV-2 are provided by the invention. Articles of manufacture containing such primers and probes for detecting HSV are further provided by the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2010
    Assignee: Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
    Inventors: Thomas F. Smith, Arlo Wold, Jim Uhl, Mark J. Espy
  • Detection of Epstein-Barr virus
    Patent number: 7615352
    Abstract: The invention provides methods to detect EBV in biological samples using real-time PCR. Primers and probes for the detection of EBV are provided by the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2009
    Assignee: Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
    Inventors: Thomas F. Smith, Mark J Espy
  • Detection of varicella-zoster virus
    Patent number: 7452984
    Abstract: The invention provides methods to detect VZV in biological samples using real-time PCR. Primers and probes for the detection of VZV are provided by the invention. Articles of manufacture containing such primers and probes for detecting VZV are further provided by the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2008
    Assignee: Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
    Inventors: Mark J. Espy, Jim Uhl, Thomas F. Smith
  • Detection of Epstein-Barr Virus
    Publication number: 20080261203
    Abstract: The invention provides methods to detect EBV in biological samples using real-time PCR. Primers and probes for the detection of EBV are provided by the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2008
    Publication date: October 23, 2008
    Inventors: Thomas F. Smith, Mark J. Espy
  • Detection of Epstein-Barr virus
    Patent number: 7365176
    Abstract: The invention provides methods to detect EBV in biological samples using real-time PCR. Primers and probes for the detection of EBV are provided by the invention. Articles of manufacture containing such primers and probes for detecting EBV are further provided by the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2008
    Assignee: Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
    Inventors: Thomas F. Smith, Mark J. Espy
  • Detection of Influenza A Virus
    Publication number: 20070238095
    Abstract: The invention provides methods to detect influenza A in biological samples using real-time PCR. Primers and probes for the detection of influenza A are provided by the invention. Articles of manufacture containing such primers and probes for detecting influenza A are further provided by the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2006
    Publication date: October 11, 2007
    Inventors: Mark J. Espy, Thomas F. Smith
  • Detection of herpes simplex virus
    Patent number: 6958210
    Abstract: The invention provides methods to detect herpes simplex virus (HSV) in biological samples and further to distinguish between HSV-1 and HSV-2. Primers and probes for the differential detection of HSV-1 and HSV-2 are provided by the invention. Articles of manufacture containing such primers and probes for detecting HSV are further provided by the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2005
    Assignee: Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
    Inventors: Thomas F. Smith, Arlo Wold, Jim Uhl, Mark J. Espy
  • Detection of varicella-zoster virus
    Patent number: 6849407
    Abstract: The invention provides methods to detect VZV in biological samples using real-time PCR. Primers and probes for the detection of VZV are provided by the invention. Articles of manufacture containing such primers and probes for detecting VZV are further provided by the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2005
    Assignee: Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
    Inventors: Mark J. Espy, Jim Uhl, Thomas F. Smith
  • Detection of varicella-zoster virus
    Publication number: 20040259078
    Abstract: The invention provides methods to detect VZV in biological samples using real-time PCR. Primers and probes for the detection of VZV are provided by the invention. Articles of manufacture containing such primers and probes for detecting VZV are further provided by the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2004
    Publication date: December 23, 2004
    Applicant: Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, a Minnesota corporation
    Inventors: Mark J. Espy, Jim Uhl, Thomas F. Smith
  • Detection of Epstein-Barr virus
    Publication number: 20040063091
    Abstract: The invention provides methods to detect EBV in biological samples using real-time PCR. Primers and probes for the detection of EBV are provided by the invention. Articles of manufacture containing such primers and probes for detecting EBV are further provided by the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2002
    Publication date: April 1, 2004
    Inventors: Thomas F. Smith, Mark J. Espy
  • Detection of variola virus
    Publication number: 20040029105
    Abstract: The invention provides methods to detect variola virus in biological samples using real-time PCR. Primers and probes for the detection of variola virus are provided by the invention. Articles of manufacture containing such primers and probes for detecting variola virus are further provided by the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2002
    Publication date: February 12, 2004
    Inventors: Thomas F. Smith, Mark J. Espy
  • Detection of varicella-zoster virus
    Publication number: 20020182634
    Abstract: The invention provides methods to detect VZV in biological samples using real-time PCR. Primers and probes for the detection of VZV are provided by the invention. Articles of manufacture containing such primers and probes for detecting VZV are further provided by the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2001
    Publication date: December 5, 2002
    Inventors: Mark J. Espy, Jim Uhl, Thomas F. Smith
  • Detection of herpes simplex virus
    Publication number: 20020164586
    Abstract: The invention provides methods to detect herpes simplex virus (HSV) in biological samples and further to distinguish between HSV-1 and HSV-2. Primers and probes for the differential detection of HSV-1 and HSV-2 are provided by the invention. Articles of manufacture containing such primers and probes for detecting HSV are further provided by the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2002
    Publication date: November 7, 2002
    Inventors: Thomas F. Smith, Arlo Wold, Jim Uhl, Mark J. Espy