Aaron Matthew Franks

US Patent:

20040014097, Jan 22, 2004

Filed:

Apr 7, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/409337

Inventors:

Ronald McGlennen - Edina MN, US
Naomi Williamson - Fridley MN, US
Aaron Franks - Hopkins MN, US
Sabine Holmes - Minneapolis MN, US
Robert Schuldt - Eagan MN, US

International Classification:

G06F017/60
C12Q001/68
G06F019/00
G01N033/48
G01N033/50

US Classification:

435/006000, 702/020000, 705/003000

Abstract:

The invention involves creation of an integrated genetic testing kit. The kit combines materials and components to aid in performance of each of the steps in a genetic assay. Additionally, the invention describes a variety of electronic tools and adjunct materials to make easier the collection and organization of patient related information that is used in interpretation of the analytic genetic data. One aspect of this invention is as a stand-alone integrated test kit, the test results of which may be in the form of fluoroscopic output. Another aspect of this invention is a telemedicine model. In this model, the invention is a larger genetic testing system in which procurement of genetic material, its testing, and its interpretation may occur at different locations. The telemedicine model comprises the integrated kit, instrumentation, and an electronic transmission system for delivery of the genetic test data to a remote data system where it is interpreted and a report is generated.

US Patent:

20060240449, Oct 26, 2006

Filed:

Jan 19, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/336665

Inventors:

Ronald McGlennen - Edina MN, US
David Olson - Minnetrista MN, US
Elaine Stores - New Brighton MN, US
Aaron Franks - Eden Prairie MN, US
Naomi Williamson - Fridley MN, US

International Classification:

C12Q 1/68
C12N 1/08

US Classification:

435006000, 435270000

Abstract:

Methods and compositions for preparation of biological samples are disclosed. The methods include a prelysis step and a lysis step to make the cellular DNA available for further processing, amplification or analysis. The prelysis step includes the addition of a prelysis reagent to the cells. The prelysis reagent may include an enzyme to facilitate the disruption of the cells. The lysis step includes the addition of a lysis reagent to at least a portion of the prelysis reagent and cells.

US Patent:

20060264714, Nov 23, 2006

Filed:

Jul 27, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/494371

Inventors:

Ronald McGlennen - Edina MN, US
Naomi Williamson - Fridley MN, US
Aaron Franks - Eden Prairie MN, US
David Olson - Minnetrista MN, US
Robert Schuldt - Eagan MN, US

International Classification:

A61B 5/00

US Classification:

600300000, 128920000

Abstract:

Apparatus and methods for practicing telemedicine in the form of software systems acting over a network and kits containing laboratory supplies and equipment to organize the laboratory operations and interpret the results of molecular diagnostic testing are disclosed. At least two computers in communication over the Internet or other network are used, a remote computer located at a remote site and a central server located at a central site. The remote site may be geographically distant from the central site. A specimen is procured from a patient proximate to the remote site. Laboratory operations are conducted on the specimen at the remote site. The laboratory data resulting from the laboratory operations is interpreted by an expert reviewer who may be located at the central site, and a report is then transmitted back to the remote site.

US Patent:

20060278242, Dec 14, 2006

Filed:

Mar 23, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/389435

Inventors:

Ronald McGlennen - Edina MN, US
Naomi Williamson - Fridley MN, US
Aaron Franks - Eden Prairie MN, US
David Olson - Minnetrista MN, US
Robert Schuldt - Eagan MN, US

International Classification:

A61B 19/00

US Classification:

128898000

Abstract:

Apparatus and methods for practicing telemedicine in the form of software systems acting over a network and kits containing laboratory supplies and equipment to organize the laboratory operations and interpret the results of molecular diagnostic testing are disclosed. At least two computers in communication over the Internet or other network are used, a remote computer located at a remote site and a central server located at a central site. The remote site may be geographically distant from the central site. A specimen is procured from a patient proximate to the remote site. Laboratory operations are conducted on the specimen at the remote site. The laboratory data resulting from the laboratory operations is interpreted by an expert reviewer who may be located at the central site, and a report is then transmitted back to the remote site.

US Patent:

20110178814, Jul 21, 2011

Filed:

Jul 9, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/833209

Inventors:

Ronald C. McGlennen - Edina MN, US
Naomi M. Williamson - Fridley MN, US
Aaron M. Franks - Eden Prairie MN, US
David J. Olson - Minnetrista MN, US
Robert P. Schuldt - Eagan MN, US

International Classification:

G06Q 50/00

US Classification:

705 2

Abstract:

Apparatus and methods for practicing telemedicine in the form of software systems acting over a network and kits containing laboratory supplies and equipment to organize the laboratory operations and interpret the results of molecular diagnostic testing are disclosed. At least two computers in communication over the Internet or other network are used, a remote computer located at a remote site and a central server located at a central site. The remote site may be geographically distant from the central site. A specimen is procured from a patient proximate to the remote site. Laboratory operations are conducted on the specimen at the remote site. The laboratory data resulting from the laboratory operations is interpreted by an expert reviewer who may be located at the central site, and a report is then transmitted back to the remote site.