Patents by Inventor Terry J. Watnick

Terry J. Watnick 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: 20230374593
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of detecting novel mutations in a PKD1 and/or PKD2 gene that have been determined to be associated with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) in order to detect or predict the occurrence of ADPKD in an individual.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2023
    Publication date: November 23, 2023
    Applicants: Athena Diagnostics, Inc., The Johns Hopkins University
    Inventors: Terry J. Watnick, Miguel Garcia-Gonzales, Gregory G. Germino, Jeffery G. Jones
  • Patent number: 11655508
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of detecting novel mutations in a PKD1 and/or PKD2 gene that have been determined to be associated with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) in order to detect or predict the occurrence of ADPKD in an individual.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2023
    Assignees: Athena Diagnostics, Inc., The Johns Hopkins University
    Inventors: Terry J. Watnick, Miguel Garcia-Gonzalez, Gregory G. Germino, Jeffery G. Jones
  • Publication number: 20210079472
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of detecting novel mutations in a PKD1 and/or PKD2 gene that have been determined to be associated with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) in order to detect or predict the occurrence of ADPKD in an individual.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2020
    Publication date: March 18, 2021
    Applicants: Athena Diagnostics, Inc., The Johns Hopkins University
    Inventors: Terry J. Watnick, Miguel Garcia-Gonzalez, Gregory G. Germino, Jeffery G. Jones
  • Patent number: 10760128
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of detecting novel mutations in a PKD1 and/or PKD2 gene that have been determined to be associated with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) in order to detect or predict the occurrence of ADPKD in an individual.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2020
    Assignees: ATHENA DIAGNOSTICS, INC., THE JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Terry J. Watnick, Miguel Garcia-Gonzalez, Gregory G. Germino, Jeffery G. Jones
  • Publication number: 20170321278
    Abstract: Compositions useful for examining the PKD1 gene are provided. In addition, methods for detecting mutations of the PKD1 gene, which can be associated with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease in humans, are provided. Methods for diagnosing a mutant PKD1 gene sequence in a subject also are provided, as are methods of treating a subject having a PKD1-associated disorder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2017
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Inventors: Gregory G. Germino, Terry J. Watnick, Bunyong Phakdeekitcharoen
  • Patent number: 9670543
    Abstract: Compositions useful for examining the PKD1 gene are provided. In addition, methods for detecting mutations of the PKD1 gene, which can be associated with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease in humans, are provided. Methods for diagnosing a mutant PKD1 gene sequence in a subject also are provided, as are methods of treating a subject having a PKD1-associated disorder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2017
    Assignee: The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
    Inventors: Gregory G. Germino, Terry J. Watnick, Bunyong Phakdeekitcharoen
  • Publication number: 20140349290
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of detecting novel mutations in a PKD1 and/or PKD2 gene that have been determined to be associated with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) in order to detect or predict the occurrence of ADPKD in an individual.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2014
    Publication date: November 27, 2014
    Applicants: Athena Diagnostics, Inc., The Johns Hopkins University
    Inventors: Terry J. Watnick, Miguel Garcia-Gonzales, Gregory G. Germino, Jeffery G. Jones
  • Patent number: 8771946
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of detecting novel mutations in a PKD1 and/or PKD2 gene that have been determined to be associated with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) in order to detect or predict the occurrence of ADPKD in an individual.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2014
    Assignees: Athena Diagnostics, Inc., The Johns Hopkins University
    Inventors: Terry J. Watnick, Miguel Garcia-Gonzales, Gregory G. Germino, Jeffrey G. Jones
  • Publication number: 20140037652
    Abstract: Compositions useful for examining the PKD1 gene are provided. In addition, methods for detecting mutations of the PKD1 gene, which can be associated with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease in humans, are provided. Methods for diagnosing a mutant PKD1 gene sequence in a subject also are provided, as are methods of treating a subject having a PKD1-associated disorder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2013
    Publication date: February 6, 2014
    Applicant: The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
    Inventors: Gregory G. Germino, Terry J. Watnick, Bunyong Phakdeekitcharoen
  • Patent number: 8530161
    Abstract: Compositions useful for examining the PKD1 gene are provided. In addition, methods for detecting mutations of the PKD1 gene, which can be associated with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease in humans, are provided. Methods for diagnosing a mutant PKD1 gene sequence in a subject also are provided, as are methods of treating a subject having a PKD1-associated disorder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2013
    Assignee: The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
    Inventors: Gregory G. Germino, Terry J. Watnick, Bunyong Phakdeekitcharoen
  • Publication number: 20100047785
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of detecting novel mutations in a PKD1 and/or PKD2 gene that have been determined to be associated with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) in order to detect or predict the occurrence of ADPKD in an individual.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2007
    Publication date: February 25, 2010
    Inventors: Terry J. Watnick, Miguel Garcia-Gonzales, Gregory G. Germino, Jeffrey G. Jones
  • Patent number: 7553644
    Abstract: Compositions useful for examining the PKD1 gene are provided. In addition, methods for detecting mutations of the PKD1 gene, which can be associated with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease in humans, are provided. Methods for diagnosing a mutant PKD1 gene sequence in a subject also are provided, as are methods of treating a subject having a PKD1-associated disorder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2009
    Assignee: The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
    Inventors: Gregory G. Germino, Terry J. Watnick, Bunyong Phakdeekitcharoen
  • Publication number: 20030008288
    Abstract: Compositions useful for examining the PKD1 gene are provided. In addition, methods for detecting mutations of the PKD1 gene, which can be associated with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease in humans, are provided. Methods for diagnosing a mutant PKD1 gene sequence in a subject also are provided, as are methods of treating a subject having a PKD1-associated disorder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2001
    Publication date: January 9, 2003
    Inventors: Gregory G. Germino, Terry J. Watnick, Bunyong Phakdeekitcharoen