Patents by Inventor Nicholas R. Benson

Nicholas R. Benson 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).

  • Tape stripping methods for analysis of skin desease and pathological skin state
    Publication number: 20120065086
    Abstract: The present invention provides non-invasive methods for detecting, monitoring, and diagnosing skin disease and pathological skin states such as irritated skin and psoriasis. The methods include using tape stripping to analyze expression in epidermal samples, of one or more skin markers. In illustrative examples, the tape stripping is performed using pliable tape that has a rubber adhesive. Furthermore, the present invention provides methods for predicting and monitoring response to therapy for a skin disease, such as psoriasis or dermatitis. Finally, the methods can include the use of a microarray.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2011
    Publication date: March 15, 2012
    Inventor: Nicholas R. Benson
  • Tape stripping methods for analysis of skin disease and pathological skin state
    Patent number: 7989165
    Abstract: The present invention provides non-invasive methods for detecting, monitoring, and diagnosing skin disease and pathological skin states such as irritated skin and psoriasis. The methods include using tape stripping to analyze expression in epidermal samples, of one or more skin markers. In illustrative examples, the tape stripping is performed using pliable tape that has a rubber adhesive. Furthermore, the present invention provides methods for predicting and monitoring response to therapy for a skin disease, such as psoriasis or dermatitis. Finally, the methods can include the use of a microarray.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2011
    Assignee: DermTech International
    Inventor: Nicholas R. Benson
  • Tape stripping methods for analysis of skin disease and pathological skin state
    Patent number: 7183057
    Abstract: The present invention provides non-invasive methods for detecting, monitoring, and diagnosing skin disease and pathological skin states such as irritated skin and psoriasis. The methods include using tape stripping to analyze expression in epidermal samples, of one or more skin markers. In illustrative examples, the tape stripping is performed using pliable tape that has a rubber adhesive. Furthermore, the present invention provides methods for predicting and monitoring response to therapy for a skin disease, such as psoriasis or dermatitis. Finally, the methods can include the use of a microarray.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2007
    Assignee: Dermtech International
    Inventor: Nicholas R. Benson