Patents by Inventor Piet Moerman

Piet Moerman 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: 9638701
    Abstract: A method is described for treating a subject having acute heart failure (AHF) by measuring PERLECAN levels in the subject. The PERLECAN level in the subject is used to determine risk of mortality within one year for the subject. Treatment is selected on the basis of the outcome of the assay.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2017
    Assignee: MYCARTIS NV
    Inventors: Koen Kas, Griet Vanpoucke, Piet Moerman
  • Patent number: 9465039
    Abstract: The application discloses PERLECAN as a new biomarker for renal dysfunction; methods for predicting, diagnosing, prognosticating and/or monitoring said dysfunction based on measuring said biomarker; and kits and devices for measuring said biomarker and/or performing said methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2016
    Assignee: MYCARTIS NV
    Inventors: Koen Kas, Griet Vanpoucke, Piet Moerman
  • Publication number: 20150293124
    Abstract: A method is described for treating a subject having acute heart failure (AHF) by measuring PERLECAN levels in the subject. The PERLECAN level in the subject is used to determine risk of mortality within one year for the subject. Treatment is selected on the basis of the outcome of the assay.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2015
    Publication date: October 15, 2015
    Inventors: Koen Kas, Griet Vanpoucke, Piet Moerman
  • Publication number: 20150031053
    Abstract: The present invention provides for a home test or a point of care test device that can both detect blood glucose and insulin levels and methods using said device. The device and methods can be used to aid diabetic patients and medical practitioners to fine tune insulin administration, and to monitor disease progression or treatment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2012
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Applicant: ALERE SWITZERLAND GMBH
    Inventor: Piet Moerman
  • Patent number: 8924161
    Abstract: A health-monitoring device assesses the health of a user based on levels of two analytes in a biological fluid. A first analyte that is utilized to assess a user's health is a fat metabolism analyte, such as ketones, free fatty acids and glycerol, which is indicative of fat metabolism. A second analyte that is utilized is a glucose metabolism analyte, such as glucose. The levels of the two analytes may be used to assess insulin sensitivity, to detect both recent hypoglycemia and the cause of high glucose levels, and/or to guide therapeutic intervention. The dual analyte model may calculate a discrepancy between an actual insulin activity level and a theoretical insulin activity level. The dual analyte model of the present invention may be used to identify individuals at risk for metabolic syndrome, insulin resistance and non-insulin dependent diabetes, and allows monitoring of the progression of those disease states, as well as progress made by therapeutic interventions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Assignee: Abbott Diabetes Care Inc.
    Inventor: Piet Moerman
  • Patent number: 8924160
    Abstract: A health-monitoring device assesses the health of a user based on levels of two analytes in a biological fluid. A first analyte that is utilized to assess a user's health is a fat metabolism analyte, such as ketones, free fatty acids and glycerol, which is indicative of fat metabolism. A second analyte that is utilized is a glucose metabolism analyte, such as glucose. The levels of the two analytes may be used to assess insulin sensitivity, to detect both recent hypoglycemia and the cause of high glucose levels, and/or to guide therapeutic intervention. The dual analyte model may calculate a discrepancy between an actual insulin activity level and a theoretical insulin activity level. The dual analyte model of the present invention may be used to identify individuals at risk for metabolic syndrome, insulin resistance and non-insulin dependent diabetes, and allows monitoring of the progression of those disease states, as well as progress made by therapeutic interventions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Assignee: Abbott Diabetes Care Inc.
    Inventor: Piet Moerman
  • Publication number: 20140377789
    Abstract: The present invention provides for a home test or a point of care test device that can both detect blood glucose and insulin levels and methods using said device. The device and methods can be used to aid diabetic patients and medical practitioners to fine tune insulin administration, and to monitor disease progression or treatment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2013
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Inventor: Piet Moerman
  • Publication number: 20140349881
    Abstract: The application discloses new test panels comprising biomarkers and clinical parameters, for the prediction, diagnosis, prognosis and/or monitoring of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy and particularly preeclampsia; and related methods, uses, kits and devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2012
    Publication date: November 27, 2014
    Inventors: Gregoire Thomas, Robin Tuytten, Piet Moerman
  • Publication number: 20140329251
    Abstract: The application discloses LTBP2 as a new biomarker for pulmonary injury; methods for the diagnosis, prediction, prognosis and/or monitoring of said pulmonary injury based on measuring said biomarker; and kits and devices for measuring said biomarker and/or performing said methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2012
    Publication date: November 6, 2014
    Inventors: Piet Moerman, Griet Vanpoucke
  • Publication number: 20140302509
    Abstract: The present invention relates to procathepsin L, cathepsin L or a fragment thereof as a biomarker for ischemia. The present invention further relates to methods for diagnosing, predicting, prognosticating and/or monitoring ischemia based on measuring said biomarker, and to related kits, devices and uses thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2012
    Publication date: October 9, 2014
    Inventors: Piet Moerman, Griet Vanpoucke, Gregoire Thomas, Koen Kas
  • Patent number: 8718943
    Abstract: A health-monitoring device assesses the health of a user based on levels of two analytes in a biological fluid. A first analyte that is utilized to assess a user's health is a fat metabolism analyte, such as ketones, free fatty acids and glycerol, which is indicative of fat metabolism. A second analyte that is utilized is a glucose metabolism analyte, such as glucose. The levels of the two analytes may be used to assess insulin sensitivity, to detect both recent hypoglycemia and the cause of high glucose levels, and/or to guide therapeutic intervention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: Abbott Diabetes Care Inc.
    Inventor: Piet Moerman
  • Patent number: 8501418
    Abstract: The application discloses PERLECAN as a new biomarker for renal dysfunction; methods for predicting, diagnosing, prognosticating and/or monitoring said dysfunction based on measuring said biomarker; and kits and devices for measuring said biomarker and/or performing said methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2013
    Assignee: Pronata N.V.
    Inventors: Koen Kas, Griet Vanpoucke, Piet Moerman
  • Publication number: 20130129750
    Abstract: The application discloses PERLECAN as a new biomarker for renal dysfunction; methods for predicting, diagnosing, prognosticating and/or monitoring said dysfunction based on measuring said biomarker; and kits and devices for measuring said biomarker and/or performing said methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2011
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Applicant: PRONOTA N.V.
    Inventors: Koen Kas, Griet Vanpoucke, Piet Moerman
  • Publication number: 20120142559
    Abstract: The application discloses new test panels comprising biomarkers and clinical parameters, for the prediction, diagnosis, prognosis and/or monitoring of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy and particularly preeclampsia; and related methods, uses, kits and devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2011
    Publication date: June 7, 2012
    Applicant: Pronota N.V.
    Inventors: Robin Tuytten, Gregoire Thomas, Piet Moerman
  • Publication number: 20120034240
    Abstract: The application discloses PERLECAN as a new biomarker for renal dysfunction; methods for predicting, diagnosing, prognosticating and/or monitoring said dysfunction based on measuring said biomarker; and kits and devices for measuring said biomarker and/or performing said methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2011
    Publication date: February 9, 2012
    Applicant: Pronota N.V.
    Inventors: Koen Kas, Griet Vanpoucke, Piet Moerman
  • Publication number: 20110046051
    Abstract: A health-monitoring device assesses the health of a user based on levels of two analytes in a biological fluid. A first analyte that is utilized to assess a user's health is a fat metabolism analyte, such as ketones, free fatty acids and glycerol, which is indicative of fat metabolism. A second analyte that is utilized is a glucose metabolism analyte, such as glucose. The levels of the two analytes may be used to assess insulin sensitivity, to detect both recent hypoglycemia and the cause of high glucose levels, and/or to guide therapeutic intervention. The dual analyte model may calculate a discrepancy between an actual insulin activity level and a theoretical insulin activity level. The dual analyte model of the present invention may be used to identify individuals at risk for metabolic syndrome, insulin resistance and non-insulin dependent diabetes, and allows monitoring of the progression of those disease states, as well as progress made by therapeutic interventions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2010
    Publication date: February 24, 2011
    Inventor: Piet Moerman
  • Publication number: 20110046895
    Abstract: A health-monitoring device assesses the health of a user based on levels of two analytes in a biological fluid. A first analyte that is utilized to assess a user's health is a fat metabolism analyte, such as ketones, free fatty acids and glycerol, which is indicative of fat metabolism. A second analyte that is utilized is a glucose metabolism analyte, such as glucose. The levels of the two analytes may be used to assess insulin sensitivity, to detect both recent hypoglycemia and the cause of high glucose levels, and/or to guide therapeutic intervention. The dual analyte model may calculate a discrepancy between an actual insulin activity level and a theoretical insulin activity level. The dual analyte model of the present invention may be used to identify individuals at risk for metabolic syndrome, insulin resistance and non-insulin dependent diabetes, and allows monitoring of the progression of those disease states, as well as progress made by therapeutic interventions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2010
    Publication date: February 24, 2011
    Inventor: Piet Moerman
  • Publication number: 20110046468
    Abstract: A health-monitoring device assesses the health of a user based on levels of two analytes in a biological fluid. A first analyte that is utilized to assess a user's health is a fat metabolism analyte, such as ketones, free fatty acids and glycerol, which is indicative of fat metabolism. A second analyte that is utilized is a glucose metabolism analyte, such as glucose. The levels of the two analytes may be used to assess insulin sensitivity, to detect both recent hypoglycemia and the cause of high glucose levels, and/or to guide therapeutic intervention. The dual analyte model may calculate a discrepancy between an actual insulin activity level and a theoretical insulin activity level. The dual analyte model of the present invention may be used to identify individuals at risk for metabolic syndrome, insulin resistance and non-insulin dependent diabetes, and allows monitoring of the progression of those disease states, as well as progress made by therapeutic interventions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2010
    Publication date: February 24, 2011
    Inventor: Piet Moerman
  • Publication number: 20110046892
    Abstract: A health-monitoring device assesses the health of a user based on levels of two analytes in a biological fluid. A first analyte that is utilized to assess a user's health is a fat metabolism analyte, such as ketones, free fatty acids and glycerol, which is indicative of fat metabolism. A second analyte that is utilized is a glucose metabolism analyte, such as glucose. The levels of the two analytes may be used to assess insulin sensitivity, to detect both recent hypoglycemia and the cause of high glucose levels, and/or to guide therapeutic intervention. The dual analyte model may calculate a discrepancy between an actual insulin activity level and a theoretical insulin activity level. The dual analyte model of the present invention may be used to identify individuals at risk for metabolic syndrome, insulin resistance and non-insulin dependent diabetes, and allows monitoring of the progression of those disease states, as well as progress made by therapeutic interventions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2010
    Publication date: February 24, 2011
    Inventor: Piet Moerman
  • Publication number: 20110034793
    Abstract: A health-monitoring device assesses the health of a user based on levels of two analytes in a biological fluid. A first analyte that is utilized to assess a user's health is a fat metabolism analyte, such as ketones, free fatty acids and glycerol, which is indicative of fat metabolism. A second analyte that is utilized is a glucose metabolism analyte, such as glucose. The levels of the two analytes may be used to assess insulin sensitivity, to detect both recent hypoglycemia and the cause of high glucose levels, and/or to guide therapeutic intervention. The dual analyte model may calculate a discrepancy between an actual insulin activity level and a theoretical insulin activity level. The dual analyte model of the present invention may be used to identify individuals at risk for metabolic syndrome, insulin resistance and non-insulin dependent diabetes, and allows monitoring of the progression of those disease states, as well as progress made by therapeutic interventions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2010
    Publication date: February 10, 2011
    Inventor: Piet Moerman