Patents by Inventor William A. Nussbaumer

William A. Nussbaumer 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: 20240060132
    Abstract: Methods for predicting the development of sepsis in a subject at risk for developing sepsis are provided. In one method, features in a biomarker profile of the subject are evaluated. The subject is likely to develop sepsis if these features satisfy a particular value set. Methods for predicting the development of a stage of sepsis in a subject at risk for developing a stage of sepsis are provided. In one method, a plurality of features in a biomarker profile of the subject is evaluated. The subject is likely to have the stage of sepsis if these feature values satisfy a particular value set. Methods of diagnosing sepsis in a subject are provided. In one such method, a plurality of features in a biomarker profile of the subject is evaluated. The subject is likely to develop sepsis when the plurality of features satisfies a particular value set.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2023
    Publication date: February 22, 2024
    Inventors: James A. Garrett, Sha-Sha Wang, Keith Thornton, Richard L. Moore, William Keating, William A. Nussbaumer, Craig C. Whiteford
  • Patent number: 11578367
    Abstract: Methods for predicting the development of sepsis in a subject at risk for developing sepsis are provided. In one method, features in a biomarker profile of the subject are evaluated. The subject is likely to develop sepsis if these features satisfy a particular value set. Methods for predicting the development of a stage of sepsis in a subject at risk for developing a stage of sepsis are provided. In one method, a plurality of features in a biomarker profile of the subject is evaluated. The subject is likely to have the stage of sepsis if these feature values satisfy a particular value set. Methods of diagnosing sepsis in a subject are provided. In one such method, a plurality of features in a biomarker profile of the subject is evaluated. The subject is likely to develop sepsis when the plurality of features satisfies a particular value set.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2023
    Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and Company
    Inventors: James A. Garrett, Sha-Sha Wang, Keith Thornton, Richard L. Moore, William Keating, William A. Nussbaumer, Craig C. Whiteford
  • Publication number: 20210087632
    Abstract: Methods for predicting the development of sepsis in a subject at risk for developing sepsis are provided. In one method, features in a biomarker profile of the subject are evaluated. The subject is likely to develop sepsis if these features satisfy a particular value set. Methods for predicting the development of a stage of sepsis in a subject at risk for developing a stage of sepsis are provided. In one method, a plurality of features in a biomarker profile of the subject is evaluated. The subject is likely to have the stage of sepsis if these feature values satisfy a particular value set. Methods of diagnosing sepsis in a subject are provided. In one such method, a plurality of features in a biomarker profile of the subject is evaluated. The subject is likely to develop sepsis when the plurality of features satisfies a particular value set.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2019
    Publication date: March 25, 2021
    Inventors: James A. Garrett, Sha-Sha Wang, Keith Thornton, Richard L. Moore, William Keating, William A. Nussbaumer, Craig C. Whiteford
  • Patent number: 10443099
    Abstract: Methods for predicting the development of sepsis in a subject at risk for developing sepsis are provided. In one method, features in a biomarker profile of the subject are evaluated. The subject is likely to develop sepsis if these features satisfy a particular value set. Methods for predicting the development of a stage of sepsis in a subject at risk for developing a stage of sepsis are provided. In one method, a plurality of features in a biomarker profile of the subject is evaluated. The subject is likely to have the stage of sepsis if these feature values satisfy a particular value set. Methods of diagnosing sepsis in a subject are provided. In one such method, a plurality of features in a biomarker profile of the subject is evaluated. The subject is likely to develop sepsis when the plurality of features satisfies a particular value set.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2019
    Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and Company
    Inventors: James A. Garrett, Sha-Sha Wang, Keith Thornton, Richard L. Moore, William Keating, William A. Nussbaumer, Craig C. Whiteford
  • Patent number: 9499858
    Abstract: A high-sensitivity, low-background immuno-amplification assay is provided, which offers a streamlined workflow suitable for high-throughput assays of clinically relevant samples, such as blood and other bodily fluids. The assay comprises the use of two proximity members that each comprise an analyte-specific binding component conjugated to an oligonucleotide. Binding an analyte brings the oligonucleotide moieties of the proximity members in sufficiently close contact that the oligonucleotides form an amplicon. The presence of the analyte then is detected through amplification of the amplicon and detection of the amplified nucleic acids. The sensitivity of the assay of the present invention is improved by preventing spurious or non-specific amplicon formation by proximity members that are not complexed with an analyte.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2016
    Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and Company
    Inventors: James G. Nadeau, Tobin Hellyer, Dolores M. Berger, William Nussbaumer, Robert Rosenstein, Andrew Kuhn, Sha-Sha Wang, Keith Edward Thornton
  • Publication number: 20160168638
    Abstract: Methods for predicting the development of sepsis in a subject at risk for developing sepsis are provided. In one method, features in a biomarker profile of the subject are evaluated. The subject is likely to develop sepsis if these features satisfy a particular value set. Methods for predicting the development of a stage of sepsis in a subject at risk for developing a stage of sepsis are provided. In one method, a plurality of features in a biomarker profile of the subject is evaluated. The subject is likely to have the stage of sepsis if these feature values satisfy a particular value set. Methods of diagnosing sepsis in a subject are provided. In one such method, a plurality of features in a biomarker profile of the subject is evaluated. The subject is likely to develop sepsis when the plurality of features satisfies a particular value set.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2015
    Publication date: June 16, 2016
    Inventors: James A. Garrett, Sha-Sha Wang, Keith Thornton, Richard L. Moore, William Keating, William A. Nussbaumer, Craig C. Whiteford
  • Publication number: 20150152473
    Abstract: A high-sensitivity, low-background immuno-amplification assay is provided, which offers a streamlined workflow suitable for high-throughput assays of clinically relevant samples, such as blood and other bodily fluids. The assay comprises the use of two proximity members that each comprise an analyte-specific binding component conjugated to an oligonucleotide. Binding an analyte brings the oligonucleotide moieties of the proximity members in sufficiently close contact that the oligonucleotides form an amplicon. The presence of the analyte then is detected through amplification of the amplicon and detection of the amplified nucleic acids. The sensitivity of the assay of the present invention is improved by preventing spurious or non-specific amplicon formation by proximity members that are not complexed with an analyte.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2013
    Publication date: June 4, 2015
    Applicant: BECTON, DICKINSON AND COMPANY
    Inventors: James G. Nadeau, Tobin Hellyer, Dolores M. Berger, William Nussbaumer, Robert Rosenstein, Andrew Kuhn, Sha-Sha Wang, Keith Edward Thornton
  • Publication number: 20140141435
    Abstract: Methods for predicting the development of sepsis in a subject at risk for developing sepsis are provided. In one method, features in a biomarker profile of the subject are evaluated. The subject is likely to develop sepsis if these features satisfy a particular value set. Methods for predicting the development of a stage of sepsis in a subject at risk for developing a stage of sepsis are provided. In one method, a plurality of features in a biomarker profile of the subject is evaluated. The subject is likely to have the stage of sepsis if these feature values satisfy a particular value set. Methods of diagnosing sepsis in a subject are provided. In one such method, a plurality of features in a biomarker profile of the subject is evaluated. The subject is likely to develop sepsis when the plurality of features satisfies a particular value set.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2013
    Publication date: May 22, 2014
    Applicant: Beckton, Dickinson and Company
    Inventors: James A. Garrett, Sha-Sha Wang, Keith Thornton, Richard L. Moore, William Keating, William A. Nussbaumer, Craig C. Whiteford
  • Patent number: 8372605
    Abstract: A high-sensitivity, low-background immuno-amplification assay is provided, which offers a streamlined workflow suitable for high-throughput assays of clinically relevant samples, such as blood and other bodily fluids. The assay comprises the use of two proximity members that each comprise an analyte-specific binding component conjugated to an oligonucleotide. Binding an analyte brings the oligonucleotide moieties of the proximity members in sufficiently close contact that the oligonucleotides form an amplicon. The presence of the analyte then is detected through amplification of the amplicon and detection of the amplified nucleic acids. The sensitivity of the assay of the present invention is improved by preventing spurious or non-specific amplicon formation by proximity members that are not complexed with an analyte.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2013
    Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and Company
    Inventors: James Nadeau, Tobin J. Hellyer, Dolores M. Berger, William Nussbaumer, Robert Rosenstein, Andrew Kuhn, Sha-Sha Wang, Keith Edward Thornton
  • Publication number: 20110244457
    Abstract: A high-sensitivity, low-background immuno-amplification assay is provided, which offers a streamlined workflow suitable for high-throughput assays of clinically relevant samples, such as blood and other bodily fluids. The assay comprises the use of two proximity members that each comprise an analyte-specific binding component conjugated to an oligonucleotide. Binding an analyte brings the oligonucleotide moieties of the proximity members in sufficiently close contact that the oligonucleotides form an amplicon. The presence of the analyte then is detected through amplification of the amplicon and detection of the amplified nucleic acids. The sensitivity of the assay of the present invention is improved by preventing spurious or non-specific amplicon formation by proximity members that are not complexed with an analyte.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2011
    Publication date: October 6, 2011
    Applicant: Becton, Dickinson and Company
    Inventors: James Nadeau, Tobin Hellyer, Dolores M. Berger, William Nussbaumer, Robert Rosenstein, Andrew Kuhn, Sha Sha Wang, Keith Thornton
  • Publication number: 20110105350
    Abstract: Methods for predicting the development of sepsis in a subject at risk for developing sepsis are provided. In one method, features in a biomarker profile of the subject are evaluated. The subject is likely to develop sepsis if these features satisfy a particular value set. Methods for predicting the development of a stage of sepsis in a subject at risk for developing a stage of sepsis are provided. In one method, a plurality of features in a biomarker profile of the subject is evaluated. The subject is likely to have the stage of sepsis if these feature values satisfy a particular value set. Methods of diagnosing sepsis in a subject are provided. In one such method, a plurality of features in a biomarker profile of the subject is evaluated. The subject is likely to develop sepsis when the plurality of features satisfies a particular value set.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2010
    Publication date: May 5, 2011
    Inventors: James A. Garrett, Sha-Sha Wang, Keith Thornton, Richard L. Moore, William Keating, William A. Nussbaumer, Craig C. Whiteford
  • Patent number: 7932060
    Abstract: A high-sensitivity, low-background immuno-amplification assay is provided, which offers a streamlined workflow suitable for high-throughput assays of clinically relevant samples, such as blood and other bodily fluids. The assay comprises the use of two proximity members that each comprise an analyte-specific binding component conjugated to an oligonucleotide. Binding an analyte brings the oligonucleotide moieties of the proximity members in sufficiently close contact that the oligonucleotides form an amplicon. The presence of the analyte then is detected through amplification of the amplicon and detection of the amplified nucleic acids. The sensitivity of the assay of the present invention is improved by preventing spurious or non-specific amplicon formation by proximity members that are not complexed with an analyte.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2011
    Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and Company
    Inventors: James Nadeau, Tobin Hellyer, Dolores Berger, William Nussbaumer, Robert Rosenstein, Andrew Kuhn, Sha Sha Wang, Keith Thornton
  • Patent number: 7767395
    Abstract: Methods for predicting the development of sepsis in a subject at risk for developing sepsis are provided. In one method, features in a biomarker profile of the subject are evaluated. The subject is likely to develop sepsis if these features satisfy a particular value set. Methods for predicting the development of a stage of sepsis in a subject at risk for developing a stage of sepsis are provided. In one method, a plurality of features in a biomarker profile of the subject is evaluated. The subject is likely to have the stage of sepsis if these feature values satisfy a particular value set. Methods of diagnosing sepsis in a subject are provided. In one such method, a plurality of features in a biomarker profile of the subject is evaluated. The subject is likely to develop sepsis when the plurality of features satisfies a particular value set.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2010
    Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and Company
    Inventors: James A. Garrett, Sha-Sha Wang, Keith Thornton, Richard L. Moore, William Keating, William A. Nussbaumer, Craig C. Whiteford
  • Publication number: 20090104605
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for predicting the development of sepsis in a subject at risk for developing sepsis are provided. Features in a biomarker profile of the subject are evaluated. The subject is likely to develop sepsis if these features satisfy a particular value set. Methods and apparatus for predicting the development of a stage of sepsis in a subject at risk for developing a stage of sepsis are provided. A plurality of features in a biomarker profile of the subject is evaluated. The subject is likely to have the stage of sepsis if these feature values satisfy a particular value set. Methods and apparatus for diagnosing sepsis in a subject are provided. A plurality of features in a biomarker profile of the subject is evaluated. The subject is likely to develop sepsis when the plurality of features satisfies a particular value set.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2008
    Publication date: April 23, 2009
    Inventors: Gary Siuzdak, William A. Nussbaumer, Craig C. Whiteford, Richard L. Moore
  • Publication number: 20060246495
    Abstract: Methods for predicting the development of sepsis in a subject at risk for developing sepsis are provided. In one method, features in a biomarker profile of the subject are evaluated. The subject is likely to develop sepsis if these features satisfy a particular value set. Methods for predicting the development of a stage of sepsis in a subject at risk for developing a stage of sepsis are provided. In one method, a plurality of features in a biomarker profile of the subject is evaluated. The subject is likely to have the stage of sepsis if these feature values satisfy a particular value set. Methods of diagnosing sepsis in a subject are provided. In one such method, a plurality of features in a biomarker profile of the subject is evaluated. The subject is likely to develop sepsis when the plurality of features satisfies a particular value set.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2006
    Publication date: November 2, 2006
    Inventors: James Garrett, Sha-Sha Wang, Keith Thornton, Richard Moore, William Keating, William Nussbaumer, Craig Whiteford
  • Patent number: 6916608
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and composition for stabilizing clinical specimens (i.e., cells in biological samples) for transport and subsequent testing for diagnosis. The composition is specifically capable of maintaining nucleic acid in the cells intact for hybridization with oligonucleotide capture and detector probes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2005
    Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and Company
    Inventors: Dolores M. Berger, Daretta A. Yursis, William A. Nussbaumer, Anne B. Brown
  • Publication number: 20050009050
    Abstract: A high-sensitivity, low-background immuno-amplification assay is provided, which offers a streamlined workflow suitable for high-throughput assays of clinically relevant samples, such as blood and other bodily fluids. The assay comprises the use of two proximity members that each comprise an analyte-specific binding component conjugated to an oligonucleotide. Binding an analyte brings the oligonucleotide moieties of the proximity members in sufficiently close contact that the oligonucleotides form an amplicon. The presence of the analyte then is detected through amplification of the amplicon and detection of the amplified nucleic acids. The sensitivity of the assay of the present invention is improved by preventing spurious or non-specific amplicon formation by proximity members that are not complexed with an analyte. In one embodiment, target-independent amplicon formation is prevented by using hybridization blocker oligonucleotides that bind oligonucleotide moieties that are not hybridized to each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2004
    Publication date: January 13, 2005
    Inventors: James Nadeau, Tobin Hellyer, Dolores Berger, William Nussbaumer, Robert Rosenstein, Andrew Kuhn, Sha Wang, Keith Thornton
  • Patent number: 6583279
    Abstract: Primers and probes derived from the HBV DNA polymerase gene which facilitate detection and/or quantification of all presently known genotypes of HBV. Disclosed sequences may be used in a variety of primer and probe constructs for detection of HBV nucleic acids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2003
    Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and Company
    Inventors: Dolores M. Berger, William A. Nussbaumer, Thomas L. Fort, Tobin J. Hellyer
  • Publication number: 20020009722
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and composition for stabilizing clinical specimens (i.e., cells in biological samples) for transport and subsequent testing for diagnosis. The composition is specifically capable of maintaining nucleic acid in the cells intact for hybridization with oligonucleotide capture and detector probes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 1999
    Publication date: January 24, 2002
    Inventors: DOLORES M. BERGER, DARETTA A. YURSIS, WILLIAM A. NUSSBAUMER, ANNE B. BROWN
  • Publication number: 20010016317
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and composition for stabilizing clinical specimens (i.e., cells in biological samples) for transport and subsequent testing for diagnosis. The composition is specifically capable of maintaining nucleic acid in the cells intact for hybridization with oligonucleotide capture and detector probes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 1999
    Publication date: August 23, 2001
    Inventors: DOLORES M. BERGER, DARETTA A. YURSIS, WILLIAM A. NUSSBAUMER, ANNE B. BROWN