Patents by Inventor Steven M. Watkins

Steven M. Watkins 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: 11580149
    Abstract: Data analytics systems and methods are disclosed herein. A parser can parse reference data from various data sources to store in a data structure. An uploader can receive study data designated by a researcher and store the study data in the data structure. A matcher can compare analyte nameset data in the study data with analyte nameset data from the reference data to generate one or more links each correlating an instance of an analyte in the study data with an instance of that analyte in the reference data. Library overlays each include one or more modules to access reference data to generate organized associations of reference data. A calculation engine can receive a selection of one or more library overlay(s) and manipulate the reference data and study data according to the organized associations of the selected library overlay(s) to generate configured data stored in a collection of data caches for presentation to a researcher via a user interface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2023
    Assignee: Verso Biosciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Bruce W. Yu, Chi-Ming J. Chien, Jeffrey R. Wong, Steven M. Watkins
  • Publication number: 20210382926
    Abstract: Data analytics systems and methods are disclosed herein. A parser can parse reference data from various data sources to store in a data structure. An uploader can receive study data designated by a researcher and store the study data in the data structure. A matcher can compare analyte nameset data in the study data with analyte nameset data from the reference data to generate one or more links each correlating an instance of an analyte in the study data with an instance of that analyte in the reference data. Library overlays each include one or more modules to access reference data to generate organized associations of reference data. A calculation engine can receive a selection of one or more library overlay(s) and manipulate the reference data and study data according to the organized associations of the selected library overlay(s) to generate configured data stored in a collection of data caches for presentation to a researcher via a user interface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2021
    Publication date: December 9, 2021
    Inventors: Bruce W. Yu, Chi-Ming J. Chien, Jeffrey R. Wong, Steven M. Watkins
  • Patent number: 11036779
    Abstract: Data analytics systems and methods are disclosed herein. A parser can parse reference data from various data sources to store in a data structure. An uploader can receive study data designated by a researcher and store the study data in the data structure. A matcher can compare analyte nameset data in the study data with analyte nameset data from the reference data to generate one or more links each correlating an instance of an analyte in the study data with an instance of that analyte in the reference data. Library overlays each include one or more modules to access reference data to generate organized associations of reference data. A calculation engine can receive a selection of one or more library overlay(s) and manipulate the reference data and study data according to the organized associations of the selected library overlay(s) to generate configured data stored in a collection of data caches for presentation to a researcher via a user interface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2021
    Assignee: Verso Biosciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Bruce W. Yu, Chi-Ming J. Chien, Jeffrey R. Wong, Steven M. Watkins
  • Publication number: 20200116743
    Abstract: A method of assessing the level of triglycerides in the liver of a subject comprises determining the amount of a first lipid metabolite in a sample from the subject. The sample can be blood, plasma, serum, isolated lipoprotein fraction, saliva, urine, lymph fluid, bile, or cerebrospinal fluid. The first lipid metabolite is a fatty acid present in a lipid class. The lipid class is selected from the group consisting of free fatty acids, total fatty acids (TL), triglycerides (TG), cholesterol esters (CE), phosphatidylcholines (PC), and phosphatidylethanolamines (PE).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2019
    Publication date: April 16, 2020
    Inventors: Steven M. Watkins, Michelle M. Wiest, Rebecca A. Baillie
  • Publication number: 20190324980
    Abstract: Data analytics systems and methods are disclosed herein. A parser can parse reference data from various data sources to store in a data structure. An uploader can receive study data designated by a researcher and store the study data in the data structure. A matcher can compare analyte nameset data in the study data with analyte nameset data from the reference data to generate one or more links each correlating an instance of an analyte in the study data with an instance of that analyte in the reference data. Library overlays each include one or more modules to access reference data to generate organized associations of reference data. A calculation engine can receive a selection of one or more library overlay(s) and manipulate the reference data and study data according to the organized associations of the selected library overlay(s) to generate configured data stored in a collection of data caches for presentation to a researcher via a user interface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2019
    Publication date: October 24, 2019
    Inventors: Bruce W. Yu, Chi-Ming J. Chien, Jeffrey R. Wong, Steven M. Watkins
  • Publication number: 20180024143
    Abstract: The invention relates to biomarkers associated with Diabetes, including protein and lipid metabolite biomarkers, methods of using the biomarkers to determine the risk that an individual will develop Diabetes, and methods of screening a population to identify persons at risk for developing Diabetes and other pre-diabetic conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2017
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Inventors: Michael P. McKenna, Steven M. Watkins
  • Publication number: 20170370954
    Abstract: Biomarkers of NASH, NAFLD, and fibrosis and methods for diagnosis (or aiding in the diagnosis) of NAFLD, NASH and/or fibrosis are described herein. Additionally, methods of distinguishing between NAFLD and NASH, methods of classifying the stage of fibrosis, methods of determining the severity of liver disease, methods of determining the severity of liver disease or fibrosis, and methods of monitoring progression/regression of NASH, NAFLD, and/or fibrosis are described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2015
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Inventors: Regis Perichon, Lauren Nicole Bell, Jacob Wulff, Uyen Thao Nguyen, Steven M. Watkins
  • Publication number: 20160356798
    Abstract: Biomarkers relating to de novo lipogenesis are provided, as well as methods for using such biomarkers in an Index to assess DNL. In addition, methods for diagnosing, determining predisposition to, and monitoring progression/regression of diseases related to DNL are provided. Also provided are methods of monitoring the efficacy of treatments for diseases related to DNL as well as other methods based on biomarkers of DNL.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2014
    Publication date: December 8, 2016
    Inventor: Steven M. WATKINS
  • Patent number: 8776119
    Abstract: A video source associated with an information ticker may be captured, and the associated information ticker may be broadcast and displayed below or near an array of simultaneously broadcast video sources being broadcast in a mosaic of video sources. The displayed information ticker may be broadcast in association with one or more of a plurality of simultaneously broadcast video sources in the mosaic of video sources.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2014
    Assignee: Cox Communications, Inc.
    Inventors: James A. Rolls, Steven M. Watkins
  • Patent number: 8137977
    Abstract: The present invention concerns the application of lipidomics to statin treatment for disorders such as cardiovascular disorders. Hence, the invention provides, among other things, a method of correlating a lipid profile with a positive or negative response to a statin treatment regimen by obtaining a lipid profile of a sample from a mammalian subject following commencement of the treatment regimen; and correlating the lipid profile in the sample with a positive or negative response to the treatment regimen. The invention further provides a method of correlating a lipid profile with a positive or negative response to a statin treatment regimen by obtaining a lipid profile of a sample from a mammalian subject before commencement of the treatment regimen; and correlating the lipid profile in the sample with a positive or negative response to the treatment regimen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Assignees: Children's Hospital & Research Center at Oakland, Duke University, Lipomics Technologies, Inc., Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
    Inventors: Rima F. Kaddurah-Daouk, Michelle M. Wiest, Steven M. Watkins, Rebecca Ann Baillie, Madhumita Patnaik, K. Ranga Rama Krishnan, Richard M. Weinshilboum, Ronald M. Krauss
  • Publication number: 20100233724
    Abstract: Novel methods for assessing the level of triglycerides in the liver of a subject are described, comprising determining the amount of a lipid metabolite in a sample from a body fluid of the subject. The methods may be used, for example, in diagnosing and monitoring liver disorders such as steatosis, NAFLD and NASH.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2007
    Publication date: September 16, 2010
    Inventors: Steven M. Watkins, Michelle M. Wiest, Rebecca A. Baillie
  • Publication number: 20100197028
    Abstract: Novel methods for assessing the state of a diabetic condition of a subject are described, comprising determining the amount of a metabolite in a sample from a body fluid or tissue of the subject. The methods may be used, for example, in diagnosing and monitoring insulin resistance, prediabetes, or the response to a drug which alters a diabetic condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2008
    Publication date: August 5, 2010
    Applicant: Tethys Bioscience, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven M. Watkins, Michelle M. Wiest
  • Publication number: 20090197242
    Abstract: The present invention concerns the application of lipidomics to statin treatment for disorders such as cardiovascular disorders. Hence, the invention provides, among other things, a method of correlating a lipid profile with a positive or negative response to a statin treatment regimen by obtaining a lipid profile of a sample from a mammalian subject following commencement of the treatment regimen; and correlating the lipid profile in the sample with a positive or negative response to the treatment regimen. The invention further provides a method of correlating a lipid profile with a positive or negative response to a statin treatment regimen by obtaining a lipid profile of a sample from a mammalian subject before commencement of the treatment regimen; and correlating the lipid profile in the sample with a positive or negative response to the treatment regimen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2008
    Publication date: August 6, 2009
    Inventors: Rima F. Kaddurah-Daouk, Michelle M. Wiest, Steven M. Watkins, Rebecca A. Baillie, Madhumita Patnaik, K. Ranga Rama Krishnan, Richard M. Weinshilboum, Ronald M. Krauss
  • Patent number: 7498128
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods for assessing contribution of one or more pathways to the biosynthesis of a metabolite, e.g., a lipid using the levels of the product made and the metabolite precursors for each pathway.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2009
    Assignee: Lipomics Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Steven M. Watkins
  • Publication number: 20090037966
    Abstract: A video source associated with an information ticker may be captured, and the associated information ticker may be broadcast and displayed below or near an array of simultaneously broadcast video sources being broadcast in a mosaic of video sources. The displayed information ticker may be broadcast in association with one or more of a plurality of simultaneously broadcast video sources in the mosaic of video sources.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2008
    Publication date: February 5, 2009
    Inventors: James A. Rolls, Steven M. Watkins
  • Publication number: 20040143461
    Abstract: This disclosure provides methods for the creation of a quantitative database of metabolites, particularly lipid metabolites, using chromatographic technology; methods for assembling that information into a visual format for interpretation, and methods of this information to identify and understand metabolome-wide effects, for instance those effects influenced by pharmaceuticals, genes, toxins, diet or the environment. Also provided are metabolite databases, such as lipid metabolite databases, that are stored on a computer readable medium, which include quantitative measurements of a plurality of metabolites.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2004
    Publication date: July 22, 2004
    Applicant: Lipomics Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Steven M. Watkins
  • Publication number: 20040024065
    Abstract: The present invention provides metabolic markers and targets, especially PEMT activity and metabolic markers and components associated therewith useful for diagnosing and treating various disease conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2003
    Publication date: February 5, 2004
    Inventors: Steven M. Watkins, Rebecca A. Baillie