Patents by Inventor Robert M. Umek

Robert M. Umek 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).

  • ANTIBODY ARRAY FOR MEASURING A PANEL OF AMYLOIDS
    Publication number: 20220236289
    Abstract: Described are assay methods, modules and kits useful in the detection, treatment and/or prevention of dementia and related conditions, including but not limited to Alzheimer's disease and mild cognitive disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2021
    Publication date: July 28, 2022
    Applicant: Meso Scale Technologies, LLC.
    Inventors: Robert M. Umek, Pankaj Oberoi
  • METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR CONDUCTING MULTIPLE MEASUREMENTS ON A SAMPLE
    Publication number: 20210172937
    Abstract: Multiplexed test measurements are conducted using an assay module having a plurality of assay domains. In preferred embodiments, these measurements are conducted in assay modules having integrated electrodes with a reader apparatus adapted to receive assay modules, induce luminescence, preferably electrode induced luminescence, in the wells or assay regions of the assay modules and measure the induced luminescence.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2020
    Publication date: June 10, 2021
    Applicant: Meso Scale Technologies, LLC.
    Inventors: Eli N. Glezer, Kent Johnson, Michael Tsionsky, John H. Kenten, Jeff D. Debad, Robert M. Umek, Paula Denney Eason, Hans Biebuyck, Jacob N. Wohlstadter, James Wilbur, George Sigal, Niranjan Y. Sardesai
  • ANTIBODY ARRAY FOR MEASURING A PANEL OF AMYLOIDS
    Publication number: 20200309793
    Abstract: Described are assay methods, modules and kits useful in the detection, treatment and/or prevention of dementia and related conditions, including but not limited to Alzheimer's disease and mild cognitive disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2020
    Publication date: October 1, 2020
    Applicant: Meso Scale Technologies, LLC.
    Inventors: Robert M. Umek, Pankaj Oberoi
  • Antibody array for measuring a panel of amyloids
    Patent number: 10670613
    Abstract: Described are assay methods, modules and kits useful in the detection, treatment and/or prevention of dementia and related conditions, including but not limited to Alzheimer's disease and mild cognitive disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2020
    Assignee: MESO SCALE TECHNOLOGIES, LLC.
    Inventors: Robert M. Umek, Pankaj Oberoi
  • METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR CONDUCTING MULTIPLE MEASUREMENTS ON A SAMPLE
    Publication number: 20190257823
    Abstract: Multiplexed test measurements are conducted using an assay module having a plurality of assay domains. In preferred embodiments, these measurements are conducted in assay modules having integrated electrodes with a reader apparatus adapted to receive assay modules, induce luminescence, preferably electrode induced luminescence, in the wells or assay regions of the assay modules and measure the induced luminescence.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2019
    Publication date: August 22, 2019
    Applicant: Meso Scale Technologies, LLC.
    Inventors: Eli N. Glezer, Kent Johnson, Michael Tsionsky, John H. Kenten, Jeff D. Debad, Robert M. Umek, Paula Denney Eason, Hans Biebuyck, Jacob N. Wohlstadter, James Wilbur, George Sigal, Niranjan Y. Sardesai
  • ANTIBODY ARRAY FOR MEASURING A PANEL OF AMYLOIDS
    Publication number: 20180292419
    Abstract: Described are assay methods, modules and kits useful in the detection, treatment and/or prevention of dementia and related conditions, including but not limited to Alzheimer's disease and mild cognitive disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2018
    Publication date: October 11, 2018
    Applicant: Meso Scale Technologies, LLC.
    Inventors: Robert M. Umek, Pankaj Oberoi
  • Antibody array for measuring a panel of amyloids
    Patent number: 10024871
    Abstract: Described are assay methods, modules and kits useful in the detection, treatment and/or prevention of dementia and related conditions, including but not limited to Alzheimer's disease and mild cognitive disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2018
    Assignee: MESO SCALE TECHNOLOGIES, LLC.
    Inventors: Robert M. Umek, Pankaj Oberoi
  • Signal detection techniques for the detection of analytes
    Patent number: 9874542
    Abstract: The invention relates to the use of signal processing methods in order to achieve higher signal to noise ratios, to increase the detection limits of target analytes. These techniques include the monitoring of the output signal at higher harmonic frequencies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2018
    Assignee: CLINICAL MICRO SENSORS, INC.
    Inventors: Robert M. Umek, Gary Blackburn, Bruce D. Irvine, Robert Terbrueggen, Changjun Yu, Jost G. Vielmetter
  • METHOD OF DIAGNOSING, PREVENTING AND/OR TREATING DEMENTIA & RELATED DISORDERS
    Publication number: 20170234892
    Abstract: Described are assay methods, modules and kits useful in the detection, treatment and/or prevention of dementia and related conditions, including but not limited to Alzheimer's disease and mild cognitive disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2017
    Publication date: August 17, 2017
    Applicant: Meso Scale Technologies, LLC.
    Inventors: Robert M. Umek, Pankaj Oberoi
  • METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR CONDUCTING MULTIPLE MEASUREMENTS ON A SAMPLE
    Publication number: 20160245799
    Abstract: Multiplexed test measurements are conducted using an assay module having a plurality of assay domains. In preferred embodiments, these measurements are conducted in assay modules having integrated electrodes with a reader apparatus adapted to receive assay modules, induce luminescence, preferably electrode induced luminescence, in the wells or assay regions of the assay modules and measure the induced luminescence.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2016
    Publication date: August 25, 2016
    Applicant: Meso Scale Technologies, LLC.
    Inventors: Eli N. Glezer, Kent Johnson, Michael Tsionsky, John H. Kenten, Jeff D. Debad, Robert M. Umek, Paula Denney Eason, Hans Biebuyck, Jacob N. Wohlstadter, James Wilbur, George Sigal, Niranjan Y. Sardesai
  • Methods and apparatus for conducting multiple measurements on a sample
    Patent number: 9354230
    Abstract: Multiplexed test measurements are conducted using an assay module having a plurality of assay domains. In preferred embodiments, these measurements are conducted in assay modules having integrated electrodes with a reader apparatus adapted to receive assay modules, induce luminescence, preferably electrode induced luminescence, in the wells or assay regions of the assay modules and measure the induced luminescence.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignee: MESO SCALE TECHNOLOGIES, LLC.
    Inventors: Eli N. Glezer, Kent Johnson, Michael Tsionsky, John H. Kenten, Jeff D. Debad, Robert M. Umek, Paula Denney Eason, Hans Biebuyck, Jacob N. Wohlstadter, James Wilbur, George Sigal, Niranjan Y. Sardesai
  • SIGNAL DETECTION TECHNIQUES FOR THE DETECTION OF ANALYTES
    Publication number: 20150126391
    Abstract: The invention relates to the use of signal processing methods in order to achieve higher signal to noise ratios, to increase the detection limits of target analytes. These techniques include the monitoring of the output signal at higher harmonic frequencies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2014
    Publication date: May 7, 2015
    Applicant: GenMark Diagnostics Inc.
    Inventors: Robert M. UMEK, Gary Blackburn, Bruce D. Irvine, Robert Terbrueggen, Changjun Yu, Jost G. Vielmetter
  • Assay electrode having immobilized lipid/protein layers, methods of making the same and methods of using the same for luminescence test measurements
    Patent number: 8815577
    Abstract: Improved systems, system components, and methods for performing assays involving biological membranes and/or components thereof. Preferred luminescence test measurements are conducted using an assay module with integrated electrodes having biological membranes and/or components thereof immobilized thereon with a reader apparatus adapted to receive assay modules, induce luminescence, preferably electrode induced luminescence, in the wells or assay regions of the assay modules and measure the induced luminescence.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Assignee: Meso Scale Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Robert M. Umek, Paula Denney Eason, Gargi Maheshwari, Anu Mathew, Douglas Woods
  • METHOD OF DIAGNOSING, PREVENTING AND/OR TREATING DEMENTIA & RELATED DISORDERS
    Publication number: 20130164217
    Abstract: Described are assay methods, modules and kits useful in the detection, treatment and/or prevention of dementia and related conditions, including but not limited to Alzheimer's disease and mild cognitive disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2012
    Publication date: June 27, 2013
    Applicant: Meso Scale Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Robert M. Umek, Pankaj Oberoi
  • Methods and Apparatus for Conducting Multiple Measurements on a Sample
    Publication number: 20110105354
    Abstract: Multiplexed test measurements are conducted using an assay module having a plurality of assay domains. In preferred embodiments, these measurements are conducted in assay modules having integrated electrodes with a reader apparatus adapted to receive assay modules, induce luminescence, preferably electrode induced luminescence, in the wells or assay regions of the assay modules and measure the induced luminescence.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2010
    Publication date: May 5, 2011
    Applicant: MESO SCALE TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Eli N. Glezer, Kent Johnson, Michael Tsionsky, John H. Kenten, Jeff D. Debad, Robert M. Umek, Paula Denney Eason, Hans Biebuyck, Jacob N. Wohlstadter, James Wilbur, George Sigal, Niranjan Y. Sardesai
  • Sequence determination of nucleic acids using electronic detection
    Patent number: 7935481
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods and compositions for the use of self-assembled monolayers to electronically detect nucleic acids, particularly alterations such as nucleotide substitutions (mismatches) and single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2011
    Assignee: Osmetech Technology Inc.
    Inventors: Robert M. Umek, Gary Blackburn, Bruce D. Irvine, Robert H. Terbrueggen, Changjun Yu, Jost G. Vielmetter
  • Methods and apparatus for conducting multiple measurements on a sample
    Patent number: 7858321
    Abstract: Multiplexed test measurements are conducted using an assay module having a plurality of assay domains. In preferred embodiments, these measurements are conducted in assay modules having integrated electrodes with a reader apparatus adapted to receive assay modules, induce luminescence, preferably electrode induced luminescence, in the wells or assay regions of the assay modules and measure the induced luminescence.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2010
    Assignee: Meso Scale Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Eli N. Glezer, Kent Johnson, Michael Tsionsky, John H. Kenten, Jeff D. Debad, Robert M. Umek, Paula Denney Eason, Hans Biebuyck, Jacob N. Wohlstadter, James Wilbur, George Sigal, Niranjan Y. Sardesai
  • Assay electrode having immobilized lipid/protein layers, methods of making the same and methods of using the same for luminescence test measurements
    Publication number: 20030124572
    Abstract: Improved systems, system components, and methods for performing assays involving biological membranes and/or components thereof. Preferred luminescence test measurements are conducted using an assay module with integrated electrodes having biological membranes and/or components thereof immobilized thereon with a reader apparatus adapted to receive assay modules, induce luminescence, preferably electrode induced luminescence, in the wells or assay regions of the assay modules and measure the induced luminescence.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2002
    Publication date: July 3, 2003
    Applicant: favor of Meso Scale Technologies, LLC.
    Inventors: Robert M. Umek, Paula Denney Eason, Gargi Maheshwari, Anu Mathew, Douglas Woods
  • Methods and apparatus for conducting multiple measurements on a sample
    Publication number: 20030113713
    Abstract: Multiplexed test measurements are conducted using an assay module having a plurality of assay domains. In preferred embodiments, these measurements are conducted in assay modules having integrated electrodes with a reader apparatus adapted to receive assay modules, induce luminescence, preferably electrode induced luminescence, in the wells or assay regions of the assay modules and measure the induced luminescence.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2002
    Publication date: June 19, 2003
    Applicant: Meso Scale Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Eli N. Glezer, Kent Johnson, Michael Tsionsky, John H. Kenten, Jeff D. DeBad, Robert M. Umek, Paula Denney Eason, Hans Biebuyck, Jacob N. Wohlstadter, James Wilbur, George Sigal