Patents by Inventor Simon Shorter

Simon Shorter 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).

  • Patent number: 9513298
    Abstract: Methods and products for the detection of oncofetal fibronectin indicating molecules in samples are provided. Methods for imaging of oncofetal fibronectin are provided. In some methods provided herein, the sample is treated with a reagent and/or contacted with a non-specific binder. Provided are methods for testing subjects to ascertain health and disease status and to assess the risk of developing a disease or condition. Methods for detecting the presence of oncofetal fibronectin indicating molecules by a variety of methods such as immunoassays and mass spectrometry also are provided. Methods and products for detection of oncofetal fibronectin for selection of concept are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Inventors: Robert Hussa, Mark Fischer-Colbrie, Jerome P. LaPointe, Simon Shorter, Andrew Senyei
  • Publication number: 20150044708
    Abstract: Methods and products for the detection of oncofetal fibronectin indicating molecules in samples are provided. Methods for imaging of oncofetal fibronectin are provided. In some methods provided herein, the sample is treated with a reagent and/or contacted with a non-specific binder. Provided are methods for testing subjects to ascertain health and disease status and to assess the risk of developing a disease or condition. Methods for detecting the presence of oncofetal fibronectin indicating molecules by a variety of methods such as immunoassays and mass spectrometry also are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2014
    Publication date: February 12, 2015
    Inventors: Robert Hussa, Mark Fischer-Colbrie, Jerome P. LaPointe, Simon Shorter, Andrew Senyei
  • Patent number: 8852872
    Abstract: Methods and products for the detection of oncofetal fibronectin indicating molecules in samples are provided. Methods for imaging of oncofetal fibronectin are provided. In some methods provided herein, the sample is treated with a reagent and/or contacted with a non-specific binder. Provided are methods for testing subjects to ascertain health and disease status and to assess the risk of developing a disease or condition. Methods for detecting the presence of oncofetal fibronectin indicating molecules by a variety of methods such as immunoassays and mass spectrometry also are provided. Methods and products for detection of oncofetal fibronectin for selection of concepti are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2014
    Assignee: Hologic, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert O Hussa, Mark Fischer-Colbrie, Jerome P. LaPointe, Simon Shorter, Andrew Senyei
  • Patent number: 8372581
    Abstract: Methods and products for the detection of oncofetal fibronectin indicating molecules in samples are provided. Methods for imaging of oncofetal fibronectin are provided. In some methods provided herein, the sample is treated with a reagent and/or contacted with a non-specific binder. Provided are methods for testing subjects to ascertain health and disease status and to assess the risk of developing a disease or condition. Methods for detecting the presence of oncofetal fibronectin indicating molecules by a variety of methods such as immunoassays and mass spectrometry also are provided. Methods and products for detection of oncofetal fibronection for selection of concepti are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2013
    Assignee: Cytyc Corporation
    Inventors: Robert O. Hussa, Mark Fischer-Colbrie, Jerome P. Lapointe, Simon Shorter, Andrew Senyei
  • Publication number: 20120040356
    Abstract: Methods and products for the detection of oncofetal fibronectin indicating molecules in samples are provided. Methods for imaging of oncofetal fibronectin are provided. In some methods provided herein, the sample is treated with a reagent and/or contacted with a non-specific binder. Provided are methods for testing subjects to ascertain health and disease status and to assess the risk of developing a disease or condition. Methods for detecting the presence of oncofetal fibronectin indicating molecules by a variety of methods such as immunoassays and mass spectrometry also are provided. Methods and products for detection of oncofetal fibronection for selection of concepti are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2011
    Publication date: February 16, 2012
    Inventors: Robert O. Hussa, Mark Fischer-Colbrie, Jerome P. Lapointe, Simon Shorter, Andrew Senyei
  • Patent number: 7943294
    Abstract: Methods and products for the detection of oncofetal fibronectin indicating molecules in samples are provided. Methods for imaging of oncofetal fibronectin are provided. In some methods provided herein, the sample is treated with a reagent and/or contacted with a non-specific binder. Provided are methods for testing subjects to ascertain health and disease status and to assess the risk of developing a disease or condition. Methods for detecting the presence of oncofetal fibronectin indicating molecules by a variety of methods such as immunoassays and mass spectrometry also are provided. Methods and products for detection of oncofetal fibronection for selection of concepti are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2011
    Assignee: Hologic, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Hussa, Mark Fischer-Colbrie, Jerome P. LaPointe, Simon Shorter, Andrew Senyei
  • Publication number: 20060024724
    Abstract: Methods and products for the detection of oncofetal fibronectin indicating molecules in samples are provided. Methods for imaging of oncofetal fibronectin are provided. In some methods provided herein, the sample is treated with a reagent and/or contacted with a non-specific binder. Provided are methods for testing subjects to ascertain health and disease status and to assess the risk of developing a disease or condition. Methods for detecting the presence of oncofetal fibronectin indicating molecules by a variety of methods such as immunoassays and mass spectrometry also are provided. Methods and products for detection of oncofetal fibronection for selection of concepti are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2005
    Publication date: February 2, 2006
    Inventors: Robert Hussa, Mark Fischer-Colbrie, Jerome Lapointe, Simon Shorter
  • Publication number: 20060024723
    Abstract: Methods and products for the detection of oncofetal fibronectin indicating molecules in samples are provided. Methods for imaging of oncofetal fibronectin are provided. In some methods provided herein, the sample is treated with a reagent and/or contacted with a non-specific binder. Provided are methods for testing subjects to ascertain health and disease status and to assess the risk of developing a disease or condition. Methods for detecting the presence of oncofetal fibronectin indicating molecules by a variety of methods such as immunoassays and mass spectrometry also are provided. Methods and products for detection of oncofetal fibronection for selection of concepti are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2005
    Publication date: February 2, 2006
    Inventors: Robert Hussa, Mark Fischer-Colbrie, Jerome Lapointe, Simon Shorter, Andrew Senyei
  • Publication number: 20060024757
    Abstract: Methods and products for the detection of oncofetal fibronectin indicating molecules in samples are provided. Methods for imaging of oncofetal fibronectin are provided. In some methods provided herein, the sample is treated with a reagent and/or contacted with a non-specific binder. Provided are methods for testing subjects to ascertain health and disease status and to assess the risk of developing a disease or condition. Methods for detecting the presence of oncofetal fibronectin indicating molecules by a variety of methods such as immunoassays and mass spectrometry also are provided. Methods and products for detection of oncofetal fibronection for selection of concepti are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2005
    Publication date: February 2, 2006
    Inventors: Robert Hussa, Simon Shorter
  • Patent number: 5712103
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods and diagnostic kits for the detection or prediction of preeclampsia. More particularly, the present invention provides for the diagnosis of preeclampsia before the third trimester of pregnancy by detecting reduced levels of Insulin-like Growth Factor Binding Protein 1 (IGFBP-1) in maternal blood.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 1995
    Date of Patent: January 27, 1998
    Assignee: Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: John Leavitt, Robert N. Taylor, Madhu Varma, Simon Shorter