Patents by Inventor Sherman H. Chang

Sherman H. Chang 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).

  • Diagnosis of melanoma and solar lentigo by nucleic acid analysis
    Patent number: 11753687
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods for diagnosing melanoma and/or solar lentigo in a subject by analyzing nucleic acid molecules obtained from the subject. The present invention also provides methods for distinguishing melanoma from solar lentigo and/or dysplastic nevi and/or normal pigmented skin. The methods include analyzing expression or mutations in epidermal samples, of one or more skin markers. The methods can include the use of a microarray to analyze gene or protein profiles from a sample.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Assignee: DERMTECH, INC.
    Inventor: Sherman H. Chang
  • Diagnosis of melanoma and solar lentigo by nucleic acid analysis
    Patent number: 11332795
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods for diagnosing melanoma and/or solar lentigo in a subject by analyzing nucleic acid molecules obtained from the subject. The present invention also provides methods for distinguishing melanoma from solar lentigo and/or dysplastic nevi and/or normal pigmented skin. The methods include analyzing expression or mutations in epidermal samples, of one or more skin markers. The methods can include the use of a microarray to analyze gene or protein profiles from a sample.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2022
    Assignee: DERMTECH, INC.
    Inventor: Sherman H. Chang
  • DIAGNOSIS OF MELANOMA AND SOLAR LENTIGO BY NUCLEIC ACID ANALYSIS
    Publication number: 20210246514
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods for diagnosing melanoma and/or solar lentigo in a subject by analyzing nucleic acid molecules obtained from the subject. The present invention also provides methods for distinguishing melanoma from solar lentigo and/or dysplastic nevi and/or normal pigmented skin. The methods include analyzing expression or mutations in epidermal samples, of one or more skin markers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2021
    Publication date: August 12, 2021
    Inventor: Sherman H. Chang
  • DIAGNOSIS OF MELANOMA AND SOLAR LENTIGO BY NUCLEIC ACID ANALYSIS
    Publication number: 20210222258
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods for diagnosing melanoma and/or solar lentigo in a subject by analyzing nucleic acid molecules obtained from the subject. The present invention also provides methods for distinguishing melanoma from solar lentigo and/or dysplastic nevi and/or normal pigmented skin. The methods include analyzing expression or mutations in epidermal samples, of one or more skin markers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2021
    Publication date: July 22, 2021
    Inventor: Sherman H. Chang
  • DIAGNOSIS OF MELANOMA AND SOLAR LENTIGO BY NUCLEIC ACID ANALYSIS
    Publication number: 20210198749
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods for diagnosing melanoma and/or solar lentigo in a subject by analyzing nucleic acid molecules obtained from the subject. The present invention also provides methods for distinguishing melanoma from solar lentigo and/or dysplastic nevi and/or normal pigmented skin. The methods include analyzing expression or mutations in epidermal samples, of one or more skin markers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2021
    Publication date: July 1, 2021
    Inventor: Sherman H. Chang
  • DIAGNOSIS OF MELANOMA AND SOLAR LENTIGO BY NUCLEIC ACID ANALYSIS
    Publication number: 20190367994
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods for diagnosing melanoma and/or solar lentigo in a subject by analyzing nucleic acid molecules obtained from the subject. The present invention also provides methods for distinguishing melanoma from solar lentigo and/or dysplastic nevi and/or normal pigmented skin. The methods include analyzing expression or mutations in epidermal samples, of one or more skin markers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2019
    Publication date: December 5, 2019
    Inventor: Sherman H. Chang
  • Diagnosis of melanoma by nucleic acid analysis
    Patent number: 10407729
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods for diagnosing melanoma and/or solar lentigo in a subject by analyzing nucleic acid molecules obtained from the subject. The present invention also provides methods for distinguishing melanoma from solar lentigo and/or dysplastic nevi and/or normal pigmented skin. The methods include analyzing expression or mutations in epidermal samples, of one or more skin markers. The methods can include the use of a microarray to analyze gene or protein profiles from a sample.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Assignee: DERMTECH, INC.
    Inventor: Sherman H. Chang
  • BIOMARKERS FOR DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF ACNE VULGARIS
    Publication number: 20150361500
    Abstract: Described herein are methods, systems, platforms, and kits for the characterization, assessment, diagnosis and treatment of acne vulgaris. Among the methods provided are methods of identifying a gene expression profile for acne vulgaris and biomarkers for monitoring treatment. Also provided are methods, systems, platforms, and kits for monitoring efficacy of a treatment and methods for selecting a treatment regimen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2015
    Publication date: December 17, 2015
    Inventors: Sherman H. Chang, Tara J. Palmer
  • DIAGNOSIS OF MELANOMA AND SOLAR LENTIGO BY NUCLEIC ACID ANALYSIS
    Publication number: 20150361509
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods for diagnosing melanoma and/or solar lentigo in a subject by analyzing nucleic acid molecules obtained from the subject. The present invention also provides methods for distinguishing melanoma from solar lentigo and/or dysplastic nevi and/or normal pigmented skin. The methods include analyzing expression or mutations in epidermal samples, of one or more skin markers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2015
    Publication date: December 17, 2015
    Inventor: Sherman H. Chang
  • DETERMINING AGE RANGES OF SKIN SAMPLES
    Publication number: 20150259739
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods for characterizing a skin sample of a subject as belonging to an age range by analyzing nucleic acid or protein molecules obtained from the subject. The methods include analyzing expression or mutations in epidermal samples, of one or more skin markers. The methods can include the use of a microarray to analyze gene or protein profiles from a sample and compare them with a known skin age index. Therapeutic and cosmetic formulations are also provided herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2015
    Publication date: September 17, 2015
    Inventors: Sherman H. Chang, Gail K. Naughton
  • Diagnosis of melanoma and solar lentigo by nucleic acid analysis
    Patent number: 9057109
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods for diagnosing melanoma and/or solar lentigo in a subject by analyzing nucleic acid molecules obtained from the subject. The present invention also provides methods for distinguishing melanoma from solar lentigo and/or dysplastic nevi and/or normal pigmented skin. The methods include analyzing expression or mutations in epidermal samples, of one or more skin markers. The methods can include the use of a microarray to analyze gene or protein profiles from a sample.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2015
    Assignee: DERMTECH INTERNATIONAL
    Inventor: Sherman H. Chang
  • BIOMARKERS FOR DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF ACNE VULGARIS
    Publication number: 20140323331
    Abstract: Described herein are methods, systems, platforms, and kits for the characterization, assessment, diagnosis and treatment of acne vulgaris. Among the methods provided are methods of identifying a gene expression profile for acne vulgaris and biomarkers for monitoring treatment. Also provided are methods, systems, platforms, and kits for monitoring efficacy of a treatment and methods for selecting a treatment regimen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2014
    Publication date: October 30, 2014
    Applicant: DermTech International
    Inventors: Sherman H. Chang, Tara J. Palmer
  • DIAGNOSIS OF MELANOMA AND SOLAR LENTIGO BY NUCLEIC ACID ANALYSIS
    Publication number: 20140256584
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods for diagnosing melanoma and/or solar lentigo in a subject by analyzing nucleic acid molecules obtained from the subject. The present invention also provides methods for distinguishing melanoma from solar lentigo and/or dysplastic nevi and/or normal pigmented skin. The methods include analyzing expression or mutations in epidermal samples, of one or more skin markers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2014
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Inventor: Sherman H. Chang
  • DIAGNOSIS OF MELANOMA AND SOLAR LENTIGO BY NUCLEIC ACID ANALYSIS
    Publication number: 20140154684
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods for diagnosing melanoma and/or solar lentigo in a subject by analyzing nucleic acid molecules obtained from the subject. The present invention also provides methods for distinguishing melanoma from solar lentigo and/or dysplastic nevi and/or normal pigmented skin. The methods include analyzing expression or mutations in epidermal samples, of one or more skin markers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2014
    Publication date: June 5, 2014
    Inventor: Sherman H. Chang
  • Diagnosis of Melanoma and Solar Lentigo by Nucleic Acid Analysis
    Publication number: 20110160080
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods for diagnosing melanoma and/or solar lentigo in a subject by analyzing nucleic acid molecules obtained from the subject. The present invention also provides methods for distinguishing melanoma from solar lentigo and/or dysplastic nevi and/or normal pigmented skin. The methods include analyzing expression or mutations in epidermal samples, of one or more skin markers. The methods can include the use of a microarray to analyze gene or protein profiles from a sample.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2009
    Publication date: June 30, 2011
    Inventor: Sherman H. Chang
  • Determining Age Ranges of Skin Samples
    Publication number: 20100086501
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods for characterizing a skin sample of a subject as belonging to an age range by analyzing nucleic acid or protein molecules obtained from the subject. The methods include analyzing expression or mutations in epidermal samples, of one or more skin markers. The methods can include the use of a microarray to analyze gene or protein profiles from a sample and compare them with a known skin age index. Therapeutic and cosmetic formulations are also provided herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2009
    Publication date: April 8, 2010
    Applicant: DermTech International
    Inventors: Sherman H. Chang, Gail K. Naughton