Patents by Inventor Thomas J. Lowery, JR.

Thomas J. Lowery, JR. 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).

  • METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR HIGH SENSITIVITY DETECTION OF DRUG RESISTANCE MARKERS
    Publication number: 20220380834
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods of amplifying and detecting drug resistance markers (e.g., antibiotic resistance genes) from pathogens in complex samples (e.g., blood), as well as related panels and compositions (e.g., systems, cartridges, and kits).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2019
    Publication date: December 1, 2022
    Inventors: Jessica Lee SNYDER, Brendan John MANNING, Daniel GAMERO, Heidi Susanne GIESE, Thomas J. LOWERY, Jr.
  • METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR HIGH SENSITIVITY DETECTION OF BIOTHREAT PATHOGENS
    Publication number: 20220372555
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods of amplifying and detecting biothreat pathogens in complex samples (e.g., blood), as well as related panels and compositions (e.g., systems, cartridges, and kits).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2020
    Publication date: November 24, 2022
    Inventors: Jessica Lee SNYDER, Daniel GAMERO, Robert Patrick SHIVERS, Kristen ROBERTS, Joseph MARTURANO, Thomas J. LOWERY, Jr., Roger SMITH, Brendan John MANNING
  • METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR COMPREHENSIVE AND HIGH SENSITIVITY DETECTION OF PATHOGENS AND DRUG RESISTANCE MARKERS
    Publication number: 20220348986
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods of amplifying and detecting pathogens and drug resistance markers (e.g., antibiotic resistance genes) in complex samples (e.g., blood), as well as related panels and compositions (e.g., primers, probes, magnetic particles, systems, cartridges, and kits). The methods, panels, and compositions can be used for comprehensive detection of pathogens and drug resistance markers for patient identification, patient selection, optimization of therapies, and antimicrobial stewardship.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2020
    Publication date: November 3, 2022
    Inventors: Jessica Lee SNYDER, Joseph MARTURANO, Sandy ESTRADA, Robert Patrick SHIVERS, Roger SMITH, Brendan John MANNING, Thomas J. LOWERY, Jr., Daniel GAMERO, Mohamed Nabuan NAUFER, Kelly N. BURGESS
  • METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR HIGH SENSITIVITY SEQUENCING IN COMPLEX SAMPLES
    Publication number: 20220282310
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods of detecting and sequencing target nucleic acids in complex samples (e.g., blood), as well as related panels and compositions (e.g., systems, cartridges, and kits).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2019
    Publication date: September 8, 2022
    Applicants: T2 Biosystems, Inc., T2 Biosystems, Inc.
    Inventors: Jessica Lee SNYDER, Brendan John MANNING, Christopher STEELE, Roger SMITH, Heidi Susanne GIESE, Yin Shan Cathy WONG, Daniel GAMERO, Thomas J. LOWERY, Jr.
  • NMR DETECTION OF COAGULATION TIME
    Publication number: 20220082575
    Abstract: The invention relates to detecting coagulation and coagulation-related activities including agglutination and fibrinolysis of samples. More particularly the invention relates to methods and apparatus for monitoring coagulation and/or obtaining a coagulation time of a sample using NMR-based detectors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2021
    Publication date: March 17, 2022
    Inventors: Sonia TAKTAK, Brian M. MOZELESKI, Thomas J. LOWERY, JR.
  • NMR DETECTION OF COAGULATION TIME
    Publication number: 20190154709
    Abstract: The invention relates to detecting coagulation and coagulation-related activities including agglutination and fibrinolysis of samples. More particularly the invention relates to methods and apparatus for monitoring coagulation and/or obtaining a coagulation time of a sample using NMR-based detectors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2018
    Publication date: May 23, 2019
    Inventors: Sonia TAKTAK, Brian M. MOZELESKI, Thomas J. LOWERY, JR.
  • NMR detection of coagulation time
    Patent number: 10126314
    Abstract: The invention relates to detecting coagulation and coagulation-related activities including agglutination and fibrinolysis of samples. More particularly the invention relates to methods and apparatus for monitoring coagulation and/or obtaining a coagulation time of a sample using NMR-based detectors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2018
    Assignee: T2 Biosystems, Inc.
    Inventors: Sonia Taktak, Brian M. Mozeleski, Thomas J. Lowery, Jr.
  • NMR methods for monitoring blood clot formation
    Patent number: 9599627
    Abstract: The invention features a method of monitoring a clotting process by measuring a signal characteristic of the NMR relaxation of water in a sample undergoing clotting to produce NMR relaxation data and determining from the NMR relaxation data a magnetic resonance parameter of water in the sample characteristic of the clots being formed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2017
    Assignee: T2 Biosystems, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas J. Lowery, Jr., Vyacheslav Papkov, Walter W. Massefski, Jr., Rahul K. Dhanda, Edward C. Thayer
  • NMR DETECTION OF COAGULATION TIME
    Publication number: 20150369829
    Abstract: The invention relates to detecting coagulation and coagulation-related activities including agglutination and fibrinolysis of samples. More particularly the invention relates to methods and apparatus for monitoring coagulation and/or obtaining a coagulation time of a sample using NMR-based detectors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2015
    Publication date: December 24, 2015
    Inventors: Sonia TAKTAK, Brian M. MOZELESKI, Thomas J. LOWERY, Jr.
  • NMR detection of coagulation time
    Patent number: 9157974
    Abstract: The invention relates to detecting coagulation and coagulation-related activities including agglutination and fibrinolysis of samples. More particularly the invention relates to methods and apparatus for monitoring coagulation and/or obtaining a coagulation time of a sample using NMR-based detectors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2015
    Assignee: T2 BIOSYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: Sonia Taktak, Brian M. Mozeleski, Thomas J. Lowery, Jr.
  • NMR METHODS FOR MONITORING BLOOD CLOT FORMATION
    Publication number: 20140212901
    Abstract: The invention features a method of monitoring a clotting process by measuring a signal characteristic of the NMR relaxation of water in a sample undergoing clotting to produce NMR relaxation data and determining from the NMR relaxation data a magnetic resonance parameter of water in the sample characteristic of the clots being formed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2012
    Publication date: July 31, 2014
    Applicant: T2 Biosystems, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas J. Lowery, JR., Vyacheslav Papkov, Walter W. Massefski, JR., Rahul K. Dhanda, Edward C. Thayer
  • Small magnet and RF coil for magnetic resonance relaxometry
    Patent number: 8519708
    Abstract: Small and inexpensive probeheads for use in nuclear magnetic resonance systems, in particular, magnetic resonance relaxometry systems are provided. The design of the magnet-radiofrequency coil configurations within the probeheads is guided by an excitation bandwidth associated with radiofrequency pulses to be applied to a sample.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2013
    Assignee: T2 Biosystems, Inc.
    Inventors: Pablo J. Prado, Thomas J. Lowery, Jr.
  • NMR diagnostics by means of a plastic sample container
    Patent number: 8421458
    Abstract: Sample containers and methods for employing the same in in-vitro nuclear magnetic resonance measurements are provided. The sample containers are made of a material that comprises one or more polymeric materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2013
    Assignee: T2 Biosystems, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas J. Lowery, Jr., Robert Palazzolo
  • NMR DETECTION OF COAGULATION TIME
    Publication number: 20110312002
    Abstract: The invention relates to detecting coagulation and coagulation-related activities including agglutination and fibrinolysis of samples. More particularly the invention relates to methods and apparatus for monitoring coagulation and/or obtaining a coagulation time of a sample using NMR-based detectors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2009
    Publication date: December 22, 2011
    Inventors: Sonia Taktak, Brian M. Mozeleski, Thomas J. Lowery, JR.
  • Diagnostic Information Generation and Use
    Publication number: 20110020785
    Abstract: This invention relates generally to a process for producing machine readable contextual diagnostic information and use of contextual diagnostic information for generating tangible and useful results. The process provides the highest level of integration of diagnostic information collected in a distributed or centralized system comprising diagnostic devices and a global computer network. More particularly, in certain embodiments, contextual diagnostic information are used in specific diagnostic related applications and business models including ecommerce.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2008
    Publication date: January 27, 2011
    Applicant: T2 Biosystems, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas J. Lowery, JR., Tuan A. Elstrom, Douglas A. Levinson, James J. Koziarz
  • NMR Diagnostics by Means of a Plastic Sample Container
    Publication number: 20100301858
    Abstract: Sample containers and methods for employing the same in in-vitro nuclear magnetic resonance measurements are provided. The sample containers are made of a material that comprises one or more polymeric materials.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2008
    Publication date: December 2, 2010
    Inventors: Thomas J. Lowery, JR., Robert Palazzolo