Steven Wayne Potts

US Patent:

20030078703, Apr 24, 2003

Filed:

Oct 18, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/274297

Inventors:

Steven Potts - San Diego CA, US
Louis Dietz - Mountain View CA, US
Aaron Kantor - San Carlos CA, US
Brenton Reynolds - Palo Alto CA, US
Ian Walton - Redwood City CA, US

Assignee:

SURROMED, INC. - Mountain View CA

International Classification:

G05D001/00

US Classification:

701/001000

Abstract:

A database-driven cytometry network allows for acquisition, analysis, and viewing of large amounts of cytometry data from multiple cytometers. Data from multiple instruments are uploaded to a database, where combined compensation and calibration matrices are applied automatically to correct for both spectral overlap among acquisition channels and instrument-dependent variations. The resulting instrument-independent data are gated automatically using common template gates. A user at a client computer can view and perform statistical analyses on any desired subset of the gated data.

US Patent:

20050182746, Aug 18, 2005

Filed:

Nov 24, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/997687

Inventors:

Steven Potts - San Diego CA, US
Sandor Szalma - San Diego CA, US
Yin Yu - San Diego CA, US
Scott Kahn - Poway CA, US
David Edwards - San Diego CA, US

International Classification:

G06F007/00

US Classification:

707001000

Abstract:

Systems and methods for storing protein structure information are provided. The system comprises a non-public database storing protein structure information, wherein the non-public database is coupled to a public database of non-proprietary protein structure information and to non-public sources of proprietary protein structure information. The non-public database may also be coupled to a database having protein structure information for substantially all the proteins of at least one organism genome. The method may comprise loading protein structure data from at least one public database and loading protein structure data from one or more proprietary sources of protein structure information. The public database may comprise the Protein Data Bank (PDB). Certain types of additional information are also advantageously loaded into the database. These may include classification data corresponding to at least one protein ontology. Mass spectroscopy data, NMR data and x-ray crystallography data may also be loaded into the database.

US Patent:

20080100076, May 1, 2008

Filed:

Oct 26, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/925427

Inventors:

Steven Potts - Vista CA, US

International Classification:

B60P 3/00

US Classification:

296003000

Abstract:

A cargo carrying system for use with a vehicle. The system includes a platform having roller members on an underside thereof to facilitate movement of the platform along the ground. Also included is a connection assembly which serves to permit the attachment of the platform to a vehicle. In one embodiment, both a first height adjustment mechanism and a separate, finely adjustable height mechanism are included between the connection assembly and the platform. Also included is an intermediate, slidable member used between the platform and connection member to facilitate the connection of the platform to the vehicle.

US Patent:

20080161652, Jul 3, 2008

Filed:

Mar 23, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/690745

Inventors:

Steven J. Potts - San Diego CA, US
Beryl Crossley - Orange County CA, US
Rong X. Chen - Laguna Niguel CA, US
Kevin Z. Qu - Irvine CA, US
Richard A. Bender - Dana Point CA, US

International Classification:

A61B 5/00

US Classification:

600300

Abstract:

The present invention provides methods for the diagnosis of a disease or condition in an individual. The methods employ a primary self-organizing map trained with biological marker profiles from tissues having known diseases or conditions, in combination with a secondary self-organizing map which displays a representation of a subset of the primary self-organizing map with sample data obtained from an individual in need of diagnosis. A result is prepared from the secondary SOM(s) that reveals the extent of similarity between the known diseases or conditions with the sample data set of the individual. The result can be provided to a practitioner to aid in the diagnosis or prognosis of the individual. The result can additionally be used to select an individual for a clinical trial to evaluate a treatment.

US Patent:

20080221395, Sep 11, 2008

Filed:

Dec 28, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/617303

Inventors:

Steven J. Potts - San Diego CA, US
Beryl Crossley - Foothill Ranch CA, US
Rong Chen - Fremont CA, US
Kevin Z. Qu - Irvine CA, US
Richard A. Bender - Dana Point CA, US

International Classification:

A61B 5/00

US Classification:

600300

Abstract:

The present invention provides methods for the diagnosis of a disease or condition in an individual. The methods employ a primary self-organizing map trained with biological marker profiles from tissues having known diseases or conditions, in combination with a secondary self-organizing map which displays a representation of a subset of the primary self-organizing map with sample data obtained from an individual in need of diagnosis. A result is prepared from the secondary SOM(s) that reveals the extent of similarity between the known diseases or conditions with the sample data set of the individual. The result can be provided to a practitioner to aid in the diagnosis of the individual.

US Patent:

20100167284, Jul 1, 2010

Filed:

Apr 11, 2007

Appl. No.:

12/444361

Inventors:

Donghui Huang - Irvine CA, US
Charles M. Strom - San Clemente CA, US
Steven J. Potts - San Diego CA, US
Jenny Ellen Rooke - Somerville MA, US

International Classification:

G01N 27/26
C12Q 1/68
B01D 57/02

US Classification:

435 6, 204450, 204451

Abstract:

The present invention provides methods of determining the size of a particular nucleic acid segment of interest in a sample of nucleic acids through fragmentation of DNA, size fractionation, an optional second fragmentation, and identification using a marker sequence. In particular aspects, an expansion or reduction of tandem repeat sequences can be detected. In further aspects, carriers and individuals afflicted with fragile X syndrome or other diseases associated with tandem repeats can be distinguished from normal individuals.