Patents by Inventor Sheila Francis

Sheila Francis 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: 20090191564
    Abstract: The methods of the present invention relate to the diagnosis of cardiovascular disorders. In one aspect, the specification discloses methods for determining a subject's predisposition to increased risk for myocardial infarction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2009
    Publication date: July 30, 2009
    Inventors: SHEILA FRANCIS, DAVID C. CROSSMAN, GORDON W. DUFF, KENNETH S. KORNMAN, KATHERINE MARTINEZ
  • Publication number: 20060252055
    Abstract: The kits and methods of the present invention relate to the diagnosis of cardiovascular disorders. In one aspect, the invention discloses a method and a kit for determining whether a subject has a fragile plaque disorder. In one aspect, the invention discloses a method and a kit for determining whether the subject has an occlusive disorder. In one aspect, the invention discloses a method and a kit for determining whether the subject has a restenosis disorder. Other methods of the present invention relate to the selection of therapeutics for a patient with a cardiovascular disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2005
    Publication date: November 9, 2006
    Inventors: Sheila Francis, David Crossman, Gordon Duff, Kenneth Kornman, Katherine Martinez