Patents by Inventor Michael McMillian

Michael McMillian 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).

  • Patent number: 11913083
    Abstract: A real time Taq-Man PCR assay for detecting multiple serotypes of human papillomavirus (HPV) wherein the number of serotypes detected exceeds the number of colorimetric channels for detection. A biological sample is combined with three oligonucleotide primer/probe sets such that the probes and primers anneal to a target sequence. Each primer/probe set is at least preferential for a specific serotype of an organism. The first and second primer/probe sets are degenerate with respect to each other. The third primer/probe set is not degenerate with respect to the first and second primer/probe sets and discriminates for a third serotype. The third primer/probe set has a signal moiety that emits signal at a wavelength that is the same or different from the wavelength emitted by the signal moiety of the degenerate primer/probe set probes. The target sequences, if present, are amplified and detected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and Company
    Inventors: Chi Chen, Hugh J. Peck, Michael Porter, Gregory A. Richart, Ray A. McMillian
  • Patent number: 8198234
    Abstract: Methods of suppressing the activation of microglial cells in the Central Nervous System (CNS), methods of ameliorating or treating the neurological effects of cerebral ischemia or cerebral inflammation, and methods of combating specific diseases that affect the CNS by administering a compound that binds to microglial receptors and prevents or reduces microglial activation are described. Also described are methods of screening compounds for the ability to suppress or reduce microglial activation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2012
    Assignee: Cognosci, Incorporated
    Inventors: Daniel T. Laskowitz, William D. Matthew, Michael McMillian
  • Patent number: 8093209
    Abstract: Methods of suppressing the activation of microglial cells in the Central Nervous System (CNS), methods of ameliorating or treating the neurological effects of cerebral ischemia or cerebral inflammation, and methods of combating specific diseases that affect the CNS by administering a compound that binds to microglial receptors and prevents or reduces microglial activation are described. ApoE receptor binding peptides that may be used in the methods of the invention are also described, as are methods of using such peptides to treat peripheral inflammatory conditions such as sepsis. Also described are methods of screening compounds for the ability to suppress or reduce microglial activation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2012
    Assignee: Cognosci, Incorporated
    Inventors: Daniel T. Laskowitz, William D. Matthew, Michael McMillian
  • Patent number: 7915226
    Abstract: Methods of suppressing the activation of microglial cells in the Central Nervous System (CNS), methods of ameliorating or treating the neurological effects of cerebral ischemia or cerebral inflammation, and methods of combating specific diseases that affect the CNS by administering a compound that binds to microglial receptors and prevents or reduces microglial activation are described. Also described are methods of screening compounds for the ability to suppress or reduce microglial activation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2011
    Assignee: Cognosci, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel T. Laskowitz, William D. Matthew, Michael McMillian
  • Publication number: 20110021413
    Abstract: Methods of suppressing the activation of microglial cells in the Central Nervous System (CNS), methods of ameliorating or treating the neurological effects of cerebral ischemia or cerebral inflammation, and methods of combating specific diseases that affect the CNS by administering a compound that binds to microglial receptors and prevents or reduces microglial activation are described. Also described are methods of screening compounds for the ability to suppress or reduce microglial activation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2010
    Publication date: January 27, 2011
    Inventors: Daniel T. LASKOWITZ, William D. Matthew, Michael McMillian
  • Publication number: 20090185997
    Abstract: Methods of suppressing the activation of microglial cells in the Central Nervous System (CNS), methods of ameliorating or treating the neurological effects of cerebral ischemia or cerebral inflammation, and methods of combating specific diseases that affect the CNS by administering a compound that binds to microglial receptors and prevents or reduces microglial activation are described. ApoE receptor binding peptides that may be used in the methods of the invention are also described, as are methods of using such peptides to treat peripheral inflammatory conditions such as sepsis. Also described are methods of screening compounds for the ability to suppress or reduce microglial activation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2008
    Publication date: July 23, 2009
    Inventors: Daniel T. Laskowitz, William D. Matthew, Michael McMillian
  • Publication number: 20090169614
    Abstract: Methods of suppressing the activation of microglial cells in the Central Nervous System (CNS), methods of ameliorating or treating the neurological effects of cerebral ischemia or cerebral inflammation, and methods of combating specific diseases that affect the CNS by administering a compound that binds to microglial receptors and prevents or reduces microglial activation are described. ApoE receptor binding peptides that may be used in the methods of the invention are also described, as are methods of using such peptides to treat peripheral inflammatory conditions such as sepsis. Also described are methods of screening compounds for the ability to suppress or reduce microglial activation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2008
    Publication date: July 2, 2009
    Inventors: Daniel T. LASKOWITZ, William D. Matthew, Michael McMillian
  • Publication number: 20080146506
    Abstract: Methods of suppressing the activation of microglial cells in the Central Nervous System (CNS), methods of ameliorating or treating the neurological effects of cerebral ischemia or cerebral inflammation, and methods of combating specific diseases that affect the CNS by administering a compound that binds to microglial receptors and prevents or reduces microglial activation are described. Also described are methods of screening compounds for the ability to suppress or reduce microglial activation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2007
    Publication date: June 19, 2008
    Inventors: Daniel T. Laskowitz, William D. Matthew, Michael McMillian
  • Patent number: 7319092
    Abstract: Methods of suppressing the activation of microglial cells in the Central Nervous System (CNS), methods of ameliorating or treating the neurological effects of cerebral ischemia or cerebral inflammation, and methods of combating specific diseases that affect the CNS by administering a compound that binds to microglial receptors and prevents or reduces microglial activation are described. Also described are methods of screening compounds for the ability to suppress or reduce microglial activation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2008
    Assignee: Cognosci, Inc
    Inventors: Daniel T. Laskowitz, William D. Matthew, Michael McMillian
  • Patent number: 7205280
    Abstract: Methods of suppressing the activation of microglial cells in the Central Nervous System (CNS), methods of ameliorating or treating the neurological effects of cerebral ischemia or cerebral inflammation, and methods of combating specific diseases that affect the CNS by administering a compound that binds to microglial receptors and prevents or reduces microglial activation are described. Also described are methods of screening compounds for the ability to suppress or reduce microglial activation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2007
    Assignee: Cognosci, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel T. Laskowitz, William D. Matthew, Michael McMillian
  • Publication number: 20060008797
    Abstract: Methods of suppressing the activation of microglial cells in the Central Nervous System (CNS), methods of ameliorating or treating the neurological effects of cerebral ischemia or cerebral inflammation, and methods of combating specific diseases that affect the CNS by administering a compound that binds to microglial receptors and prevents or reduces microglial activation are described. Also described are methods of screening compounds for the ability to suppress or reduce microglial activation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2005
    Publication date: January 12, 2006
    Inventors: Daniel Laskowitz, William Matthew, Michael McMillian
  • Publication number: 20040006094
    Abstract: This invention provides novel neuroprotective 4-pyrimidineamine derivatives and neuroprotective pharmaceutical compositions comprising 4-pyrimidinamines. This invention also provides methods of using these compositions to prevent ischemic cell death, particularly neuronal cell death, and reduce the likelihood of neuronal cell death in a subject due to a traumatic event. Finally, this invention provides an apparatus for administering to a subject the instant pharmaceutical compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2003
    Publication date: January 8, 2004
    Inventors: Elfrida R. Grant, Frank K. Brown, Robert Allan Zivin, Michael McMillian, Zhong Zhong, Malcolm Scott, Allen B. Reitz, Tina Morgan Ross
  • Publication number: 20030225085
    Abstract: This invention provides neuroprotective pharmaceutical compositions comprising 2-pyridinamines. This invention also provides methods of using these compositions to prevent ischemic cell death, particularly neuronal cell death, and reduce the likelihood of neuronal cell death in a subject due to a traumatic event. Finally, this invention provides an apparatus for administering to a subject the instant pharmaceutical compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2003
    Publication date: December 4, 2003
    Inventors: Elfrida R. Grant, Frank K. Brown, Robert Allan Zivin, Michael McMillian, Zhong Zhong, Daniel Benjamin
  • Publication number: 20030212079
    Abstract: This invention provides novel neuroprotective 4-pyrimidineamine derivatives and neuroprotective pharmaceutical compositions comprising 4-pyrimidinamines. This invention also provides methods of using these compositions to prevent ischemic cell death, particularly neuronal cell death, and reduce the likelihood of neuronal cell death in a subject due to a traumatic event. Finally, this invention provides an apparatus for administering to a subject the instant pharmaceutical compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2003
    Publication date: November 13, 2003
    Inventors: Elfrida R. Grant, Frank K. Brown, Robert Allan Zivin, Michael McMillian, Zhong Zhong, Malcolm Scott, Allen B. Reitz, Tina Morgan Ross
  • Publication number: 20030077641
    Abstract: Methods of suppressing the activation of microglial cells in the Central Nervous System (CNS), methods of ameliorating or treating the neurological effects of cerebral ischemia or cerebral inflammation, and methods of combating specific diseases that affect the CNS by administering a compound that binds to microglial receptors and prevents or reduces microglial activation are described. ApoE receptor binding peptides that may be used in the methods of the invention are also described, as are methods of using such peptides to treat peripheral inflammatory conditions such as sepsis. Also described are methods of screening compounds for the ability to suppress or reduce microglial activation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2002
    Publication date: April 24, 2003
    Inventors: Daniel T. Laskowitz, William D. Matthew, Michael McMillian
  • Publication number: 20020198219
    Abstract: This invention provides neuroprotective pharmaceutical compositions comprising 2-pyridinamines. This invention also provides methods of using these compositions to prevent ischemic cell death, particularly neuronal cell death, and reduce the likelihood of neuronal cell death in a subject due to a traumatic event. Finally, this invention provides an apparatus for administering to a subject the instant pharmaceutical compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2001
    Publication date: December 26, 2002
    Inventors: Elfrida R. Grant, Frank K. Brown, Robert Allan Zivin, Michael McMillian, Zhong Zhong, Daniel Benjamin
  • Publication number: 20020164789
    Abstract: Methods of suppressing the activation of microglial cells in the Central Nervous System (CNS), methods of ameliorating or treating the neurological effects of cerebral ischemia or cerebral inflammation, and methods of combating specific diseases that affect the CNS by administering a compound that binds to microglial receptors and prevents or reduces microglial activation are described. Also described are methods of screening compounds for the ability to suppress or reduce microglial activation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2001
    Publication date: November 7, 2002
    Inventors: Daniel T. Laskowitz, William D. Matthew, Michael McMillian