Patents by Inventor Richard A. Kerber

Richard A. Kerber 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).

  • METHODS AND KITS FOR DETERMINING BIOLOGICAL AGE AND LONGEVITY BASED ON GENE EXPRESSION PROFILES
    Publication number: 20110207128
    Abstract: Described herein are methods of predicting the likelihood of survival in a subject. Additionally, described herein are methods of modulating survival in a subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2011
    Publication date: August 25, 2011
    Inventors: Richard M. Cawthon, Richard A. Kerber, Sandra J. Hasstedt, Elizabeth O'Brien
  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PRECLUDING PLANT TRUNKS FROM FREEZING
    Publication number: 20090077877
    Abstract: An apparatus for precluding plant trunks from freezing comprises an electrically powered heating means, for placement adjacent a plant trunk, to thereby warm the plant trunk. An insulating means is provided for surrounding the electrically powered heating means and the plant trunk, to thereby retain heat generated by the electrically powered heating means around the plant trunk.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2006
    Publication date: March 26, 2009
    Inventors: Richard Kerber, Thomas Kerber
  • Methods to determine genetic risk through analysis of very large families
    Publication number: 20030170638
    Abstract: Methods are disclosed for predicting family and individual genetic risk of disease through the analysis of very large families (VLFs). A predetermined founder is identified. The definition of family is broadened to include about 100 or more decedents from the founder. The VLF can then be linked to a disease registry to determine if there is a significant excess of disease. This method can further identify individuals at risk for disease. The identified individuals and their immediate family members can then provide DNA samples. These samples can be used to identify the susceptibility gene.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2002
    Publication date: September 11, 2003
    Inventors: Raymond L. White, Richard Kerber