Patents by Inventor Robert D. Steiner

Robert D. Steiner 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).

  • Analysis of a panel of cerebrotendinous xanthomatosis biomarkers using site specific derivation and LC/MS/MS workflow
    Patent number: 10078091
    Abstract: A method, a labeling reagent, sets of labeling reagents, and labeling techniques are provided for the analysis of ketosterol biomarkers such as bile acid precursors from human plasma, serum or whole blood. This method is used for new born screening for Cerebrotendinous Xanthomatosis (CTX). Methods for labeling, analyzing, and quantifying ketosterol biomarkers are also disclosed as are methods that also use mass spectrometry.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2018
    Assignees: DH Technologies Development Pte. Ltd., Oregon Health and Science University
    Inventors: Andrea DeBarber, Subhasish Purkayastha, Robert D. Steiner, Michal Weinstock
  • Wire and methods for preparing a wire to receive a contact element
    Patent number: 9991608
    Abstract: A method is provided for preparing a wire for installation of a terminal. The method comprises removing an insulating layer from a conductor to expose a portion of a conductor. The method further includes attaching a conductive foil layer to a portion of the exposed portion of the conductor by applying pressure to the conductive foil layer. Terminated wires are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2018
    Assignee: General Cable Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Michael L. Trafton, Robert D. Steiner
  • WIRE AND METHODS FOR PREPARING A WIRE TO RECEIVE A CONTACT ELEMENT
    Publication number: 20170244178
    Abstract: A method is provided for preparing a wire for installation of a terminal. The method comprises removing an insulating layer from a conductor to expose a portion of a conductor. The method further includes attaching a conductive foil layer to a portion of the exposed portion of the conductor by applying pressure to the conductive foil layer. Terminated wires are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2017
    Publication date: August 24, 2017
    Inventors: Michael L. Trafton, Robert D. Steiner
  • Method for preparing a wire to receive a contact element
    Patent number: 9647348
    Abstract: A method is provided for preparing a wire for installation of a terminal. The method comprises removing an insulating layer from a conductor to expose a portion of a conductor. The method further includes attaching a conductive foil layer to a portion of the exposed portion of the conductor by applying pressure to the conductive foil layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2017
    Assignee: General Cable Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Michael L. Trafton, Robert D. Steiner
  • ANALYSIS OF A PANEL OF CEREBROTENDINOUS XANTHOMATOSIS BIOMARKERS USING SITE SPECIFIC DERIVATION AND LC/MS/MS WORKFLOW
    Publication number: 20150323554
    Abstract: A method, a labeling reagent, sets of labeling reagents, and labeling techniques are provided for the analysis of ketosterol biomarkers such as bile acid precursors from human plasma, serum or whole blood. This method is used for new born screening for Cerebrotendinous Xanthomatosis (CTX). Methods for labeling, analyzing, and quantifying ketosterol biomarkers are also disclosed as are methods that also use mass spectrometry.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2013
    Publication date: November 12, 2015
    Applicant: DH Technologies Development Pte. Ltd
    Inventors: Andrea DeBarber, Subhasish Purkayastha, Robert D. Steiner, Michal Weinstock
  • Tandem mass spectrometry for detecting and/or screening for conditions associated with altered sterols
    Patent number: 8158435
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide for detecting and/or screening for conditions associated with altered sterols by derivatization of sterols to provide suitable sensitivity and selectivity of detection using tandem mass spectrometry with electrospray ionization. Such testing may be performed to detect and/or screen for conditions such as Smith-Lemli-Opitz syndrome, familial hypercholesterolaemia, and cerebrotendinous xanthomatosis, or certain bile acid disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2012
    Assignee: Oregon Health & Science University
    Inventors: Andrea DeBarber, Robert D. Steiner
  • TANDEM MASS SPECTROMETRY FOR DETECTING AND/OR SCREENING FOR CONDITIONS ASSOCIATED WITH ALTERED STEROLS
    Publication number: 20100129923
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide for detecting and/or screening for conditions associated with altered sterols by dehvatization of sterols to provide suitable sensitivity and selectivity of detection using tandem mass spectrometry with electrospray ionization. Such testing may be performed to detect and/or screen for conditions such as Smith-Lemli-Opitz syndrome, familial hypercholesterolemia, and cerebrotendinous xanthomatosis, or certain bile acid disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2008
    Publication date: May 27, 2010
    Applicant: Oregon Health & Science University
    Inventors: Andrea DeBarber, Robert D. Steiner