Patents by Inventor Fred Christians

Fred Christians 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).

  • Patent number: 9951321
    Abstract: Compositions that include polymerases with features for improving entry of nucleotide analogs into active site regions and for coordinating with the nucleotide analogs in the active site region are provided. Methods of making the polymerases and of using the polymerases in sequencing and DNA replication and amplification as well as kinetic models of polymerase activity and computer-implemented methods of using the models are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2018
    Assignee: Pacific Biosciences of California, Inc.
    Inventors: David K. Hanzel, Geoff Otto, Paul S. Peluso, Thang Pham, David R. Rank, Fred Christians, Arekadiusz Bibillo, Insil Park, Sonya Clark, John Lyle
  • Publication number: 20180071722
    Abstract: Hydroxypropionic acid, hydroxypropionic acid derivatives, or mixtures thereof are dehydrated using a catalyst and a method to produce bio-acrylic acid, acrylic acid derivatives, or mixtures thereof. A method to produce the dehydration catalyst is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2017
    Publication date: March 15, 2018
    Inventors: Juan Esteban Velasquez, Dimitris Ioannis Collias, Jane Ellen Godlewski, Fred Christian Wireko
  • Patent number: 9889435
    Abstract: Hydroxypropionic acid, hydroxypropionic acid derivatives, or mixtures thereof are dehydrated using a catalyst and a method to produce bio-acrylic acid, acrylic acid derivatives, or mixtures thereof. A method to produce the dehydration catalyst is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2018
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Juan Esteban Velasquez, Dimitris Ioannis Collias, Jane Ellen Godlewski, Fred Christian Wireko
  • Patent number: 9732383
    Abstract: Methods, systems and compositions where a target nucleic acid includes a registration sequence disposed therein for identification of the number or relative position of determined sequence from the template sequence. Particularly preferred aspects include a registration sequence in a circular template nucleic acid sequence which is, in turn, used in sequence by incorporation processes that rely upon template dependent, polymerase mediated primer extension in the identification of the sequence of the template.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2017
    Assignee: Pacific Biosciences of California, Inc.
    Inventors: Fred Christians, Stephen Turner
  • Patent number: 9719073
    Abstract: Provided are compositions comprising recombinant DNA polymerases that include amino acid substitutions, insertions, deletions, and/or exogenous features that confer modified properties upon the polymerase for enhanced single molecule sequencing. Such properties can include enhanced metal ion coordination, reduced exonuclease activity, reduced reaction rates at one or more steps of the polymerase kinetic cycle, decreased branching fraction, altered cofactor selectivity, increased yield, increased thermostability, increased accuracy, increased speed, increased readlength, and the like. Also provided are nucleic acids which encode the polymerases with the aforementioned phenotypes, as well as methods of using such polymerases to make a DNA or to sequence a DNA template.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2017
    Assignee: Pacific Biosciences of California, Inc.
    Inventors: Robin Emig, Insil Park, Lei Jia, Molly He, Jeremiah Hanes, Harold Lee, Fred Christians, Satwik Kamtekar, Erik Miller
  • Publication number: 20170152492
    Abstract: Compositions that include polymerases with features for improving entry of nucleotide analogues into active site regions and for coordinating with the nucleotide analogues in the active site region are provided. Methods of making the polymerases and of using the polymerases in sequencing and DNA replication and amplification as well as kinetic models of polymerase activity and computer-implemented methods of using the models are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2016
    Publication date: June 1, 2017
    Inventors: David K. Hanzel, Geoff Otto, Paul S. Peluso, Thang Pham, David R. Rank, Fred Christians, Arekadiusz Bibillo, Insil Park, Sonya Clark, John Lyle
  • Publication number: 20170057901
    Abstract: Hydroxypropionic acid, hydroxypropionic acid derivatives, or mixtures thereof are dehydrated using a catalyst and a method to produce bio-acrylic acid, acrylic acid derivatives, or mixtures thereof. A method to produce the dehydration catalyst is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2016
    Publication date: March 2, 2017
    Inventors: Juan Esteban Velasquez, Dimitris Ioannis Collias, Jane Ellen Godlewski, Fred Christian Wireko
  • Publication number: 20170056862
    Abstract: Hydroxypropionic acid, hydroxypropionic acid derivatives, or mixtures thereof are dehydrated using a catalyst and a method to produce bio-acrylic acid, acrylic acid derivatives, or mixtures thereof. A method to produce the dehydration catalyst is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2016
    Publication date: March 2, 2017
    Inventors: Juan Esteban Velasquez, Dimitris Ioannis Collias, Jane Ellen Godlewski, Fred Christian Wireko
  • Publication number: 20170057900
    Abstract: Hydroxypropionic acid, hydroxypropionic acid derivatives, or mixtures thereof are dehydrated using a catalyst and a method to produce bio-acrylic acid, acrylic acid derivatives, or mixtures thereof. A method to produce the dehydration catalyst is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2016
    Publication date: March 2, 2017
    Inventors: Juan Esteban Velasquez, Dimitris Ioannis Collias, Jane Ellen Godlewski, Fred Christian Wireko
  • Patent number: 9556479
    Abstract: Compositions that include polymerases with features for improving entry of nucleotide analogues into active site regions and for coordinating with the nucleotide analogues in the active site region are provided. Methods of making the polymerases and of using the polymerases in sequencing and DNA replication and amplification as well as kinetic models of polymerase activity and computer-implemented methods of using the models are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2017
    Assignee: Pacific Biosciences of California, Inc.
    Inventors: David K. Hanzel, Geoff Otto, Paul Peluso, Thang Pham, David R. Rank, Paul Mitsis, Fred Christians, Arekadiusz Bibillo, Insil Park, Sonya Clark, John Lyle
  • Patent number: 9551028
    Abstract: Provided are methods for sequencing a nucleic acid with a sequencing enzyme, e.g., a polymerase or exonuclease. The sequencing enzyme can optionally be exchanged with a second sequencing enzyme, which continues the sequencing of the nucleic acid. In certain embodiments, a template is fixed to a surface through a template localizing moiety. The template localizing moiety can optionally anneal with the nucleic acid and/or associate with the sequencing enzyme. Also provided are compositions comprising a nucleic acid and a first sequencing enzyme, which can sequence the nucleic acid and optionally exchange with a second sequencing enzyme present in the composition. Compositions in which a template localizing moiety is immobilized on a surface are provided. Also provided are methods for using data from analytical reactions wherein two different enzymes are employed, e.g., at a same or different reaction regions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2017
    Assignee: Pacific Biosciences of California, Inc.
    Inventors: Keith Bjornson, Arek Bibillo, Fred Christians, Kevin Travers, Robin Emig, Stephen Turner
  • Publication number: 20170016048
    Abstract: This disclosure provides methods and compositions that are useful for enriching a particular population of nucleic acids (a “population of interest”) within a complex mixture of nucleic acids. The population of interest may make up a minor portion of a complex mixture of nucleic acids. The methods and compositions provided herein are useful for detecting, predicting, diagnosing, or monitoring a disease or disorder, particularly a disease or disorder caused by a foreign microbe or pathogen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2016
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Inventors: Timothy A. Blauwkamp, Fred Christians, Igor D. Vilfan, Scott Smith, Michael Kertesz
  • Publication number: 20150376690
    Abstract: Methods, systems and compositions where a target nucleic acid includes a registration sequence disposed therein for identification of the number or relative position of determined sequence from the template sequence. Particularly preferred aspects include a registration sequence in a circular template nucleic acid sequence which is, in turn, used in sequence by incorporation processes that rely upon template dependent, polymerase mediated primer extension in the identification of the sequence of the template.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2015
    Publication date: December 31, 2015
    Inventors: Fred Christians, Stephen Turner
  • Patent number: 9127259
    Abstract: Provided are compositions comprising modified DNA polymerases that exhibit improved photostability compared to the parental polymerases from which they were derived. Provided are methods for generating enzymes, such as DNA polymerases, with the aforementioned phenotype. Provided are methods of using polymerases with increased resistance to photodamage to make a DNA or to sequence a DNA template.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2015
    Assignee: Pacific Biosciences of California, Inc.
    Inventors: Keith Bjornson, Sonya Clark, Insil Park, Fred Christians
  • Publication number: 20150240221
    Abstract: Provided are compositions comprising recombinant DNA polymerases that include amino acid substitutions, insertions, deletions, and/or exogenous features that confer modified properties upon the polymerase for enhanced single molecule sequencing. Such properties can include enhanced metal ion coordination, reduced exonuclease activity, reduced reaction rates at one or more steps of the polymerase kinetic cycle, decreased branching fraction, altered cofactor selectivity, increased yield, increased thermostability, increased accuracy, increased speed, increased readlength, and the like. Also provided are nucleic acids which encode the polymerases with the aforementioned phenotypes, as well as methods of using such polymerases to make a DNA or to sequence a DNA template.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2015
    Publication date: August 27, 2015
    Inventors: Robin Emig, Insil Park, Lei Jia, Arek Bibillo, Molly He, Jeremiah Hanes, Harold Lee, Fred Christians, Satwik Kamtekar, Erik Miller
  • Publication number: 20150184239
    Abstract: Compositions that include polymerases with features for improving entry of nucleotide analogues into active site regions and for coordinating with the nucleotide analogues in the active site region are provided. Methods of making the polymerases and of using the polymerases in sequencing and DNA replication and amplification as well as kinetic models of polymerase activity and computer-implemented methods of using the models are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2014
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Inventors: David K. Hanzel, Geoff Otto, Paul Peluso, Thang Pham, David R. Rank, Paul Mitsis, Fred Christians, Arekadiusz Bibillo, Insil Park, Sonya Clark, John Lyle
  • Publication number: 20150167071
    Abstract: Provided are methods for sequencing a nucleic acid with a sequencing enzyme, e.g., a polymerase or exonuclease. The sequencing enzyme can optionally be exchanged with a second sequencing enzyme, which continues the sequencing of the nucleic acid. In certain embodiments, a template is fixed to a surface through a template localizing moiety. The template localizing moiety can optionally anneal with the nucleic acid and/or associate with the sequencing enzyme. Also provided are compositions comprising a nucleic acid and a first sequencing enzyme, which can sequence the nucleic acid and optionally exchange with a second sequencing enzyme present in the composition. Compositions in which a template localizing moiety is immobilized on a surface are provided. Also provided are methods for using data from analytical reactions wherein two different enzymes are employed, e.g., at a same or different reaction regions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2014
    Publication date: June 18, 2015
    Inventors: Keith Bjornson, Arek Bibillo, Fred Christians, Kevin Travers, Robin Emig, Stephen Turner
  • Patent number: 9051611
    Abstract: Methods, systems and compositions where a target nucleic acid includes a registration sequence disposed therein for identification of the number or relative position of determined sequence from the template sequence. Particularly preferred aspects include a registration sequence in a circular template nucleic acid sequence which is, in turn, used in sequence by incorporation processes that rely upon template dependent, polymerase mediated primer extension in the identification of the sequence of the template.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2015
    Assignee: Pacific Biosciences of California, Inc.
    Inventors: Fred Christians, Stephen Turner
  • Patent number: 8921046
    Abstract: Provided are methods for sequencing a nucleic acid with a sequencing enzyme, e.g., a polymerase or exonuclease. The sequencing enzyme can optionally be exchanged with a second sequencing enzyme, which continues the sequencing of the nucleic acid. In certain embodiments, a template is fixed to a surface through a template localizing moiety. The template localizing moiety can optionally anneal with the nucleic acid and/or associate with the sequencing enzyme. Also provided are compositions comprising a nucleic acid and a first sequencing enzyme, which can sequence the nucleic acid and optionally exchange with a second sequencing enzyme present in the composition. Compositions in which a template localizing moiety is immobilized on a surface are provided. Also provided are methods for using data from analytical reactions wherein two different enzymes are employed, e.g., at a same or different reaction regions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Assignee: Pacific Biosciences of California, Inc.
    Inventors: Keith Bjornson, Arek Bibillo, Fred Christians, Kevin Travers, Robin Emig, Stephen Turner
  • Patent number: 8921086
    Abstract: Compositions that include polymerases with features for improving entry of nucleotide analogues into active site regions and for coordinating with the nucleotide analogues in the active site region are provided. Methods of making the polymerases and of using the polymerases in sequencing and DNA replication and amplification as well as kinetic models of polymerase activity and computer-implemented methods of using the models are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Assignee: Pacific Biosciences of California, Inc.
    Inventors: David K. Hanzel, Geoff Otto, Paul Peluso, Thang Pham, David R. Rank, Paul Mitsis, Fred Christians, Arek Bibillo, Insil Park, Sonya Clark, John Lyle