Patents by Inventor Philippa J. Webster

Philippa J. Webster 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: 20180346972
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for detection and quantification of individual target molecules in biomolecular samples. In particular, the invention relates to improved, stable nanoreporter probes that are capable of binding to and identifying target molecules based on the probes' uniquely detectable signal. Methods for identifying target-specific sequences for inclusion in the probes are also provided, as are methods of making and using such probes. Polynucleotide sequences of certain nanoreporter components are also provided. The probes can be used in diagnostic, prognostic, quality control and screening applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2018
    Publication date: December 6, 2018
    Inventors: Philippa J. Webster, Timothy Dahl
  • Patent number: 9714446
    Abstract: The invention provides compositions and methods for the detection of small RNA molecules in a multiplexed reaction. The assays and kits described herein are applicable for the identification, diagnosing, and monitoring of disorders including, but not limited to cancer, developmental and degenerative disease, neurological disorders, and stem cell disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2017
    Assignee: NanoString Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Philippa J. Webster, Lucas M. Dennis, Richard K. Boykin
  • Publication number: 20170002405
    Abstract: The present invention relates to, among other things, probes, compositions, methods, and kits for simultaneously detecting nucleic acids or proteins in a plurality of samples.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2016
    Publication date: January 5, 2017
    Inventors: Chris MERRITT, Philippa J. WEBSTER
  • Publication number: 20140371088
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for the detection and quantification of individual target molecules in biomolecular samples. In particular, the invention relates to coded, labeled compositions comprising at least two probes hybridized to each other that are capable of binding to and identifying target molecules based on the probes' label codes. Methods of making and using such compositions are also provided. The compositions can be used in diagnostic, prognostic, quality control and screening applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2014
    Publication date: December 18, 2014
    Inventor: Philippa J. WEBSTER
  • Patent number: 8519115
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for detection and quantification of individual target molecules in biomolecular samples. In particular, the invention relates to improved, stable nanoreporter probes that are capable of binding to and identifying target molecules based on the probes' uniquely detectable signal. Methods for identifying target-specific sequences for inclusion in the probes are also provided, as are methods of making and using such probes. Polynucleotide sequences of certain nanoreporter components are also provided. The probes can be used in diagnostic, prognostic, quality control and screening applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2013
    Assignee: NanoString Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Philippa J. Webster, Craig E. Dahl
  • Publication number: 20130017971
    Abstract: The application describes compositions and methods for detecting the relative expressions of a plurality of target nucleic acid molecules in one assay. The compositions comprise a plurality of probe molecules which specifically bind to one target nucleic acid molecule of a plurality of target nucleic acids in a sample, and a plurality of reference molecules that represent each of the plurality of target nucleic acid molecules, where the probe molecules specifically bind to the plurality of reference molecules, and each of the plurality of reference molecules is present in known amounts in the composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2012
    Publication date: January 17, 2013
    Applicant: NanoString Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary K. Geiss, Sean M. Ferree, Philippa J. Webster, James J. Storhoff, Brett Wallden, Emily Payandeh
  • Publication number: 20110229888
    Abstract: The invention provides compositions and methods for the detection of gene copy number and/or chromosome copy number in a multiplexed reaction. The assays and kits described herein are applicable for the identification, diagnosing, and monitoring of disorders including, but not limited to cancer, developmental and degenerative disease, neurological disorders, and stem cell disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2011
    Publication date: September 22, 2011
    Inventors: Paul N. Hengen, Gary K. Geiss, Nathan Elliott, Philippa J. Webster
  • Publication number: 20110201515
    Abstract: The invention provides compositions and methods for the detection of small RNA molecules in a multiplexed reaction. The assays and kits described herein are applicable for the identification, diagnosing, and monitoring of disorders including, but not limited to cancer, developmental and degenerative disease, neurological disorders, and stem cell disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2011
    Publication date: August 18, 2011
    Inventors: Philippa J. Webster, Lucas M. Dennis, Richard K. Boykin
  • Publication number: 20100047924
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for detection and quantification of individual target molecules in biomolecular samples. In particular, the invention relates to improved, stable nanoreporter probes that are capable of binding to and identifying target molecules based on the probes' uniquely detectable signal. Methods for identifying target-specific sequences for inclusion in the probes are also provided, as are methods of making and using such probes. Polynucleotide sequences of certain nanoreporter components are also provided. The probes can be used in diagnostic, prognostic, quality control and screening applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2009
    Publication date: February 25, 2010
    Applicants: NanoString Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Philippa J. WEBSTER, Tim DAHL, Craig E. Dahl
  • Publication number: 20100015607
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for detection and quantification of individual target molecules in biomolecular samples. In particular, the invention relates to coded, labeled probes that are capable of binding to and identifying target molecules based on the probes' label codes. Methods of making and using such probes are also provided. The probes can be used in diagnostic, prognostic, quality control and screening applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2006
    Publication date: January 21, 2010
    Applicants: NANOSTRING TECHNOLOGIES, INC., INSTITUTE FOR SYSTEMS BIOLOGY
    Inventors: Gary K. Geiss, Sean M. Ferree, Philippa J. Webster, Krassen M. Dimitrov
  • Patent number: 6924364
    Abstract: The present invention relates to polynucleotide and polypeptide molecules, and variants thereof, for Zzp1, a novel Zona Pellucida protein. The polypeptides, and polynucleotides encoding them, are fertility modulating and may be used for delivery and therapeutics. The present invention also includes antibodies to the Zzp1 polypeptides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2005
    Assignee: ZymoGenetics, Inc.
    Inventors: Edward C. Thayer, Philippa J. Webster
  • Publication number: 20040138113
    Abstract: The use of corticotroph-derived glycoprotein hormone (CGH) to potentiate glucocorticoid action and to reduce glucocorticoid-induced adrenocortical suppression is described. CGH can be co-administered with glucocorticoids to enable a lower dosage of glucocorticoids to be used and to prevent or reduce glucocorticoid-induced side-effects. The invention additionally provides methods for the use of CGH as a replacement for glucocorticoids, or for treatment of a broad range of inflammatory states. Further provided are methods for purification of recombinant CGH.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2003
    Publication date: July 15, 2004
    Inventors: James D. Kelly, Philippa J. Webster, Stacey R. Dillon, Shannon L. O'Hogan, Anitra Wolf
  • Publication number: 20030095983
    Abstract: The use of corticotroph-derived glycoprotein hormone (CGH) to induce lipolysis, treat obesity, insulin resistance, and type II diabetes is described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2002
    Publication date: May 22, 2003
    Inventors: James D. Kelly, Philippa J. Webster
  • Publication number: 20020160953
    Abstract: Mammalian glycoprotein hormone-1 (Zlut1) polypeptides, polynucleotides encoding the polypeptides, antibodies that specifically bind to the polypeptides, expression vectors comprised of the polynucleotides, and host cells transformed with the expression vectors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2001
    Publication date: October 31, 2002
    Inventors: James L. Holloway, Philippa J. Webster, Edward C. Thayer
  • Publication number: 20020119553
    Abstract: The present invention relates to polynucleotide and polypeptide molecules, and variants thereof, for Zzp1, a novel Zona Pellucida protein. The polypeptides, and polynucleotides encoding them, are fertility modulating and may be used for delivery and therapeutics. The present invention also includes antibodies to the Zzp1 polypeptides.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2001
    Publication date: August 29, 2002
    Inventors: Edward C. Thayer, Philippa J. Webster