John David Mcdevitt

US Patent:

20120208715, Aug 16, 2012

Filed:

Aug 20, 2010

Appl. No.:

13/390619

Inventors:

John T. McDevitt - Houston TX, US
Craig S. Miller - Nicholasville KY, US
Jeffrey L. Ebersole - Lexington KY, US
Nicolaos Christodoulides - Austin TX, US
Pierre N. Floriano - Missouri City TX, US

International Classification:

C40B 30/04
G01N 33/573
G01N 33/566

US Classification:

506 9, 435 792, 435 74, 436501

Abstract:

Embodiments of the invention utilizes advanced detection methodologies, such as the lab-on-a-chip (LOC) technology, as a cost-effective, efficient, ultra-sensitive rapid method for diagnosing Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) in human subjects. In certain aspects, multiple biomarkers of AMI are concurrently detected and measured in serum and saliva to provide a more efficient, sensitive and accurate diagnosis of AMI.

US Patent:

20120322682, Dec 20, 2012

Filed:

Jun 19, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/526519

Inventors:

John MCDEVITT - Houston TX, US
Nicolaos CHRISTODOULIDES - Houston TX, US
Pierre N. FLORIANO - Houston TX, US

Assignee:

WILLIAM MARSH RICE UNIVERSITY - Houston TX

International Classification:

C40B 40/10
C40B 30/04

US Classification:

506 9, 506 18

Abstract:

A panel of biomarkers for diagnosis, monitoring of progression and prognosis of various brain injuries and PTSD.

US Patent:

20130130933, May 23, 2013

Filed:

Aug 11, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/813613

Inventors:

John T McDevitt - Houston TX, US
Pierre N. Floriano - Houston TX, US
Glennon Simmons - Houston TX, US

Assignee:

WILLIAM MARSH RICE UNIVERSITY - Houston TX

International Classification:

G01N 33/68
G06F 19/00

US Classification:

506 9, 506 18, 702 19

Abstract:

This invention generally relates to the use of devices to measure and assess the level of biomarkers that are indicative of the general wellness of an individual and methods of correlating such information into a wellness index.

US Patent:

20130274136, Oct 17, 2013

Filed:

Nov 11, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/884195

Inventors:

John T. McDevitt - Houston TX, US
Nicolaos Christodoulides - Houston TX, US
Pierre N. Floriano - Missouri City TX, US
Ian Thompson - San Antonio TX, US

Assignee:

UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER - San Antonio TX
WILLIAM MARSH RICE UNIVERSITY - Houston TX

International Classification:

G01N 33/68

US Classification:

506 9, 506 18, 702 19

Abstract:

The invention relates to point of care diagnostic disposables, devices, methods, and systems for diagnosing or predicting prostate cancer. The present invention employs biomarker specific reagents in disposable cassettes or lab cards for use as analyzers, as well as software to evaluate and report test results. The system promises to improve point of care in vitro diagnostics.

US Patent:

20130295580, Nov 7, 2013

Filed:

Nov 11, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/884702

Inventors:

John T. McDevitt - Houston TX, US
Nicolaos Christodoulides - Houston TX, US
Pierre N. Floriano - Houston TX, US
Martin Thornhill - Sheffield, GB
Spencer Redding - San Antonio TX, US
Nadarajah Vigneswaran - Houston TX, US
Craig Murdoch - Sheffield, GB
Paul Speight - Sheffield, GB

Assignee:

William Marsh Rice University - Houston TX
University of Sheffield - Sheffield
The Board of Regents of the University of Texas System - Austin TX

International Classification:

G01N 33/574

US Classification:

435 614, 4352872

Abstract:

A point of care diagnostic test, device and disposables for determining a patient risk for oral cancer in the same visit that a sample is collected.

US Patent:

20140094391, Apr 3, 2014

Filed:

Mar 21, 2012

Appl. No.:

14/114925

Inventors:

John T. McDevitt - Houston TX, US
Nicolaos Christodoulides - Houston TX, US
Pierre N. Floriano - Missouri City TX, US
Glennon Simmons - Houston TX, US

Assignee:

WILLIAM MARSH RICE UNIVERSITY - Houston TX

International Classification:

G01N 33/94
A61B 19/02
A61B 5/151
A61F 13/36
A61B 10/00

US Classification:

506 18, 600572, 506 15

Abstract:

A bio-nano-chip (BNC) technology that works in connection with non-invasive samples, such as saliva, cheek swab or urine samples that can be easily performed by non-specialists, such as security personnel and police officers is disclosed. The microfluidic system for drug testing includes an analyzer or reader having a housing containing a slot for receiving a cartridge, a drug testing cartridge, a processor having a user interface, an optical or energy sensing means, and a means for moving fluid.

Address:

1881 Bering Dr APT 77, Houston, TX 77057

Phone:

9852768981

VIN:

5FNYF28728B004353

Make:

HONDA

Model:

PILOT

Year:

2008