Patents by Inventor Tony Godfrey

Tony Godfrey 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: 20230002807
    Abstract: This invention provides ultra-sensitive methods and compositions for detecting patient-specific mutations from cell free nucleic acids (cfDNA) without sequencing. Methods of the invention make use of fluidic partitions for multiplex amplification of cfDNA and thereby create a library of uniformly amplified amplicons. The uniformly amplified amplicons can be split into any number of different detection reactions (while maintaining detection sensitivity) for single-plex detection of mutations present in cfDNA. These methods provide substantially improved signal to noise ratio and easier discrimination of low-abundance mutations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2022
    Publication date: January 5, 2023
    Inventors: Tony Godfrey, Catherine Kugler, Robert Meltzer
  • Patent number: 8993251
    Abstract: The present invention relates to cDNA sequences from a region of amplification on chromosome 20 associated with disease. The sequences can be used in hybridization methods for the identification of chromosomal abnormalities associated with various diseases. The sequences can also be used for treatment of diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Assignees: The Regents of the University of California, The Hospital for Sick Children
    Inventors: Joe W. Gray, Colin Conrad Collins, Soo-In Hwang, Tony Godfrey, David Kowbel, Johanna Rommens
  • Publication number: 20140113978
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods and products for defining a biomarker of disease phenotype. The present invention further relates to methods and kits for determining a subject's risk of developing recurrent hepatocellular carcinoma based on a defined microRNA biomarker that reliably distinguishes hepatocellular carcinoma disease recurrence from non-recurrence. The invention also relates to methods of treating a patient having heptocellular carcinoma based on their risk of developing hepatocellular carcinoma disease recurrence.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2012
    Publication date: April 24, 2014
    Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER
    Inventors: Christopher Barry, Tony Godfrey, Anthony Almudevar
  • Publication number: 20130095475
    Abstract: The present invention relates to cDNA sequences from a region of amplification on chromosome 20 associated with disease. The sequences can be used in hybridization methods for the identification of chromosomal abnormalities associated with various diseases. The sequences can also be used for treatment of diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2011
    Publication date: April 18, 2013
    Applicants: THE HOSPITAL FOR SICK CHILDREN, THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
    Inventors: Joe W. Gray, Colin Conrad Collins, Soo-In Hwang, Tony Godfrey, David Kowbel, Johanna Rommens
  • Patent number: 8101370
    Abstract: The present invention relates to cDNA sequences from a region of amplification on chromosome 20 associated with disease. The sequences can be used in hybridization methods for the identification of chromosomal abnormalities associated with various diseases. The sequences can also be used for treatment of diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2012
    Assignees: The Regents of the University of California, The Hospital for Sick Children
    Inventors: Joe W. Gray, Colin Conrad Collins, Soo-in Hwang, Tony Godfrey, David Kowbel, Johanna Rommens
  • Patent number: 7811986
    Abstract: The present invention relates to cDNA sequences from a region of amplification on chromosome 20 associated with disease. The sequences can be used in hybridization methods for the identification of chromosomal abnormalities associated with various diseases. The sequences can also be used for treatment of diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2010
    Assignees: The Regents of The University of California, The Hospital for Sick Children
    Inventors: Joe W. Gray, Colin Conrad Collins, Soo-in Hwang, Tony Godfrey, David Kowbel, Johanna Rommens
  • Publication number: 20090155789
    Abstract: The present invention relates to cDNA sequences from a region of amplification on chromosome 20 associated with disease. The sequences can be used in hybridization methods for the identification of chromosomal abnormalities associated with various diseases. The sequences can also be used for treatment of diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2008
    Publication date: June 18, 2009
    Applicants: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, THE HOSPITAL FOR SICK CHILDREN
    Inventors: Joe W. Gray, Colin Conrad Collins, Soo-in Hwang, Tony Godfrey, David Kowbel, Johanna Rommens
  • Publication number: 20090081672
    Abstract: The present invention relates to cDNA sequences from a region of amplification on chromosome 20 associated with disease. The sequences can be used in hybridization methods for the identification of chromosomal abnormalities associated with various diseases. The sequences can also be used for treatment of diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2008
    Publication date: March 26, 2009
    Applicants: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, THE HOSPITAL FOR SICK CHILDREN
    Inventors: Joe W. Gray, Colin Conrad Collins, Soo-in Hwang, Tony Godfrey, David Kowbel, Johanna Rommens
  • Patent number: 7455964
    Abstract: The present invention relates to cDNA sequences from a region of amplification on chromosome 20 associated with disease. The sequences can be used in hybridization methods for the identification of chromosomal abnormalities associated with various diseases. The sequences can also be used for treatment of diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2008
    Assignees: The Hospital for Sick Children, The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Joe W. Gray, Colin Conrad Collins, Soo-in Hwang, Tony Godfrey, David Kowbel, Johanna Rommens
  • Patent number: 7413899
    Abstract: The present invention relates to cDNA sequences from a region of amplification on chromosome 20 associated with disease. The sequences can be used in hybridization methods for the identification of chromosomal abnormalities associated with various diseases. The sequences can also be used for treatment of diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2008
    Assignees: The Hospital for Sick Children, The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Joe W Gray, Colin Conrad Collins, Soo-in Hwang, Tony Godfrey, David Kowbel, Johanna Rommens
  • Publication number: 20060292591
    Abstract: The present invention relates to cDNA sequences from a region of amplification on chromosome 20 associated with disease. The sequences can be used in hybridization methods for the identification of chromosomal abnormalities associated with various diseases. The sequences can also be used for treatment of diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2006
    Publication date: December 28, 2006
    Inventors: Joe Gray, Colin Collins, Soo-in Hwang, Tony Godfrey, David Kowbel, Johanna Rommens
  • Publication number: 20060205006
    Abstract: A method for balancing multiplexed PCR methods is provided. In the method, two or more sequential temporal PCR stages are used to effectively separate two or more PCR reactions in a single tube as an alternative to primer limiting to modulate the relative rate of production of a first amplicon by a first primer set and a second amplicon by a second primer set during the first and second amplification stages. Also provided are rapid RT-PCR methods that find particular use in intraoperative diagnoses and prognoses, for instance in diagnosing malignant esophageal adenocarcenoma by determining expression levels of carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) in sentinel lymph nodes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2006
    Publication date: September 14, 2006
    Inventors: Tony Godfrey, James Luketich, Siva Raja, Lori Kelly, Sydney Finkelstein
  • Patent number: 7049424
    Abstract: The present invention relates to cDNA sequences from a region of amplification on chromosome 20 associated with disease. The sequences can be used in hybridization methods for the identification of chromosomal abnormalities associated with various diseases. The sequences can also be used for treatment of diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 1996
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2006
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Joe W. Gray, Colin Collins, Soo-in Hwang, Tony Godfrey, David Kowbel, Johanna Rommens
  • Publication number: 20060068433
    Abstract: Methods for balancing multiplexed PCR reactions are provided which exploit differences in primer and amplicon Tms. The methods may be controlled by a computer process. Also provided are articles of manufacture useful in such methods and compositions containing primers and probes useful in such methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2005
    Publication date: March 30, 2006
    Inventors: Tony Godfrey, William McMillan
  • Publication number: 20060068418
    Abstract: Methods for identifying expression of markers indicative of the presence of breast cancer and lung cancer are provided. Also provided are articles of manufacture useful in such methods and compositions containing primers and probes useful in such methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2005
    Publication date: March 30, 2006
    Inventors: Tony Godfrey, Liqiang Xi, Siva Raja, William Gooding
  • Publication number: 20060019290
    Abstract: Methods for identifying expression of markers indicative of the presence of esophageal, a squamous cell cancer, a squamous cell cancer of the head and neck, colon cancer and melanoma are provided. Also provided are articles of manufacture useful in such methods and compositions containing primers and probes useful in such methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2005
    Publication date: January 26, 2006
    Inventors: Tony Godfrey, Liqiang Xi, Siva Raja, Steven Hughes, William Gooding
  • Patent number: 6808878
    Abstract: The present invention relates to cDNA sequences from a region of amplification on chromosome 20 associated with disease. The sequences can be used in hybridization methods for the identification of chromosomal abnormalities associated with various diseases. The sequences can also be used for treatment of diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2004
    Assignees: The Regents of the University of California, The Hospital for Sick Children
    Inventors: Joe W. Gray, Colin Conrad Collins, Soo-in Hwang, Tony Godfrey, David Kowbel, Johanna Rommens
  • Publication number: 20030148270
    Abstract: The present invention relates to cDNA sequences from a region of amplification on chromosome 20 associated with disease. The sequences can be used in hybridization methods for the identification of chromosomal abnormalities associated with various diseases. The sequences can also be used for treatment of diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 1996
    Publication date: August 7, 2003
    Inventors: JOE W. GRAY, COLIN COLLINS, SOO-IN HWANG, TONY GODFREY, DAVID KOWBEL, JOHANNA ROMMENS
  • Patent number: 5892010
    Abstract: The present invention relates to cDNA sequences from a region of amplification on chromosome 20 associated with disease. The sequences can be used in hybridization methods for the identification of chromosomal abnormalities associated with various diseases. The sequences can also be used for treatment of diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 1996
    Date of Patent: April 6, 1999
    Assignees: The Regents of the University of California, The Hospital for Sick Children
    Inventors: Joe Gray, Colin Collins, Soo-in Hwang, Tony Godfrey, David Kowbel, Johanna Rommens