Patents by Inventor Jon E. Ness

Jon E. Ness 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: 7605115
    Abstract: New subtilisin homologues (both nucleic acids and proteins) are provided. Compositions which include these new proteins, recombinant cells, shuffling methods involving the new homologues, antibodies to the new homologues, and methods of using the homologues are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2009
    Assignees: Novozymas Als, Maxygen Inc.
    Inventors: Jon E. Ness, Mark Welch, Lorraine J. Giver, Joel R. Cherry, Torben V. Borchert, Jeremy Minshull
  • Patent number: 7507569
    Abstract: Novel subtilases having an improved wash performance on egg stains are disclosed. These subtilases are useful exhibiting excellent or improved wash performance on egg stains when used in e.g. cleaning or detergent compositions, such as laundry detergent compositions and dish wash compositions, including automatic dish wash compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2009
    Assignees: Novozymes A/S, Maxygen Inc.
    Inventors: Stefan Minning, Jurgen Carsten Franz Knotzel, Niels Henrik Sorensen, Jon E. Ness, Mark D. Welch, Lorraine J. Giver, Joel Cherry, Torben Vedel Borchert, Jeremy Minshull
  • Publication number: 20090053774
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods, compositions, and kits useful for molecular cloning of, for example, blunt-ended DNA molecules using DNA topoisomerase. In certain embodiments, the methods comprise combining into a mixture a first polynucleotide, wherein said first polynucleotide comprises an origin of replication, a selectable marker, two topoisomerase recognition sequences, and two nicking agent recognition sequences, wherein each of said two topoisomerase recognition sequences is within 0-50 nucleotides of at least one of the nicking agent recognition sequences and wherein each of said two nicking agent recognition sequences is nicked, with a sequence-specific topoisomerase and a second polynucleotide, wherein said second polynucleotide comprises a 5? hydroxyl on each end of the polynucleotide; and transforming the mixture into a host organism, thereby cloning the second polynucleotide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2008
    Publication date: February 26, 2009
    Inventors: Jon E. Ness, Jeremy S. Minshull
  • Publication number: 20080300842
    Abstract: Methods of synthesizing oligonucleotides with high coupling efficiency (>99.5%) are provided. Methods for purification of synthetic oligonucleotides are also provided. Instrumentation configurations for oligonucleotide synthesis are also provided. Methods of designing and synthesizing polynucleotides are also provided. Polynucleotide design is optimized for subsequent assembly from shorter oligonucleotides. Modifications of phosphoramidite chemistry to improve the subsequent assembly of polynucleotides are provided. The design process also incorporates codon biases into polynucleotides that favor expression in defined hosts. Design and assembly methods are also provided for the efficient synthesis of sets of polynucleotide variants. Software to automate the design and assembly process is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2005
    Publication date: December 4, 2008
    Inventors: Sridhar Govindarajan, Jeremy S. Minshull, Jon E. Ness
  • Publication number: 20080171668
    Abstract: Methods of recombining nucleic acids, including homologous nucleic acids, are provided. Families of gene shuffling oligonucleotides and their use in recombination procedures, as well as polymerase and ligase mediated recombination methods are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2007
    Publication date: July 17, 2008
    Applicant: Maxygen, Inc.
    Inventors: Andreas Crameri, Willem P.C. Stemmer, Jeremy Minshull, Steven H. Bass, Mark Welch, Jon E. Ness, Claes Gustafsson, Phillip A. Patten
  • Patent number: 7220566
    Abstract: New subtilisin homologues (both nucleic acids and proteins) are provided. Compositions which include these new proteins, recombinant cells, shuffling methods involving the new homologues, antibodies to the new homologues, and methods of using the homologues are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2007
    Assignees: Novozymes A/s, Maxygen, Inc.
    Inventors: Jon E. Ness, Mark Welch, Lorraine J. Giver, Joel R. Cherry, Torben V. Borchert, Jeremy Minshull
  • Patent number: 7148054
    Abstract: The invention provides methods employing iterative cycles of recombination and selection/screening for evolution of whole cells and organisms toward acquisition of desired properties Examples of such properties include enhanced recombinogenicity, genome copy number, and capacity for expression and/or secretion of proteins and secondary metabolites.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2006
    Assignee: Maxygen, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen delCardayre, Matthew Tobin, Willem P. C. Stemmer, Jon E. Ness, Jeremy Minshull, Phillip Patten, Venkiteswatan Subramanian, Linda A. Castle, Claus M. Krebber, Steve Bass, Ying-Xin Zhang, Tony Cox, Gjalt Huisman, Ling Yuan, Joseph A. Affholter
  • Patent number: 6902922
    Abstract: New subtilisin homologues (both nucleic acids and proteins) are provided. Compositions which include these new proteins, recombinant cells, shuffling methods involving the new homologues, antibodies to the new homologues, and methods of using the homologues are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2005
    Assignees: Novozymes A/S, Maxygen, Inc.
    Inventors: Jon E. Ness, Mark Welch, Lorraine J. Giver, Joel R. Cherry, Torben V. Borchert, Willem P. C. Stemmer, Jeremy Minshull
  • Publication number: 20040203130
    Abstract: New subtilisin homologues (both nucleic acids and proteins) are provided. Compositions which include these new proteins, recombinant cells, shuffling methods involving the new homologues, antibodies to the new homologues, and methods of using the homologues are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2003
    Publication date: October 14, 2004
    Applicants: Novozymes A/S, Maxygen Inc.
    Inventors: Jon E. Ness, Mark Welch, Lorraine J. Giver, Joel R. Cherry, Torben V. Borchert, Jeremy Minshull
  • Patent number: 6777218
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel subtilases having an improved wash performance on egg stains. The present invention also relates to isolated nucleic acid sequences encoding the subtilases, nucleic acid constructs, recombinant expression vectors, host cells comprising the nucleic acid construct, and methods for producing and using the subtilases of the invention. Further, the present invention relates to cleaning and detergent compositions comprising the subtilase enzymes of the invention as well as to use of such enzymes in detergent compositions and for removal of egg stains.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2004
    Assignees: Novozymes A/S, Maxygen, Inc
    Inventors: Frank Mikkelsen, Tina Sejersgård Fanø, Jon E. Ness, Mark D. Welch, Lorraine J. Giver, Jeremy S. Minshull, Torben V. Borchert, Joel Cherry
  • Patent number: 6716631
    Abstract: The invention provides methods employing iterative cycles of recombination and selection/screening for evolution of whole cells and organisms toward acquisition of desired properties. Examples of such properties include enhanced recombinogenicity, genome copy number, and capacity for expression and/or secretion of proteins and secondary metabolites.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2004
    Assignee: Maxygen, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen delCardayre, Matthew Tobin, William P. C. Stemmer, Jon E. Ness, Jeremy Minshull, Phillip Patten
  • Publication number: 20030148309
    Abstract: The invention provides methods employing iterative cycles of recombination and selection/screening for evolution of whole cells and organisms toward acquisition of desired properties Examples of such properties include enhanced recombinogenicity, genome copy number, and capacity for expression and/or secretion of proteins and secondary metabolites
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2002
    Publication date: August 7, 2003
    Applicant: Maxygen, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen del Cardayre, Matthew Tobin, Willem P. C. Stemmer, Jon E. Ness, Jeremy Minshull, Phillip Patten, Venkiteswatan Subramanian, Linda A. Castle, Claus M. Krebber, Steven Bass, Ying-Xin Zhang, Tony Cox, Gjalt Huisman, Ling Yuan, Joseph A. Affholter
  • Publication number: 20030097684
    Abstract: The present invention provides compositions comprising lipid acyl hydrolases with improved enzymatic activity and methods for using such compositions to enhance resistance of plants to pests.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2001
    Publication date: May 22, 2003
    Applicant: Maxygen, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian Carr, Barbara A. Rosen, Ericka R. Bermudez, Jon E. Ness
  • Publication number: 20030054390
    Abstract: Methods of recombining nucleic acids, including homologous nucleic acids, are provided. Families of gene shuffling oligonucleotides and their use in recombination procedures, as well as polymerase and ligase mediated recombination methods are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2002
    Publication date: March 20, 2003
    Applicant: Maxygen, Inc.
    Inventors: Andreas Crameri, Willem P.C. Stemmer, Jeremy Minshull, Steven H. Bass, Mark Welch, Jon E. Ness, Claes Gustafsson, Phillip A. Patten
  • Publication number: 20030049827
    Abstract: New subtilisin homologues (both nucleic acids and proteins) are provided. Compositions which include these new proteins, recombinant cells, shuffling methods involving the new homologues, antibodies to the new homologues, and methods of using the homologues are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2001
    Publication date: March 13, 2003
    Inventors: Jon E. Ness, Mark Welch, Lorraine J. Giver, Joel R. Cherry, Torben V. Borchert, Willem P.C. Stemmer, Jeremy Minshull
  • Patent number: 6528311
    Abstract: The invention provides methods employing iterative cycles of recombination and selection/screening for evolution of whole cells and organisms toward acquisition of desired properties. Examples of such properties include enhanced recombinogenicity, genome copy number, and capacity for expression and/or secretion of proteins and secondary metabolites.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2003
    Assignee: Maxygen, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen delCardayre, Matthew Tobin, William P. C. Stemmer, Jon E. Ness, Jeremy Minshull, Phillip Patten, Venkiteswaran Subramanian, Linda Castle, Claus M. Krebber, Steve Bass
  • Patent number: 6521453
    Abstract: Methods of recombining nucleic acids, including homologous nucleic acids, are provided. Families of gene shuffling oligonucleotides and their use in recombination procedures, as well as polymerase and ligase mediated recombination methods are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2003
    Assignee: Maxygen, Inc.
    Inventors: Andreas Crameri, Willem P. C. Stemmer, Jeremy Minshull, Steven H. Bass, Mark Welch, Jon E. Ness, Claes Gustafsson, Phillip A. Patten
  • Patent number: 6479652
    Abstract: Methods of recombining nucleic acids, including homologous nucleic acids, are provided. Families of gene shuffling oligonucleotides and their use in recombination procedures, as well as polymerase and ligase mediated recombination methods are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2002
    Assignee: Maxygen, Inc.
    Inventors: Andreas Crameri, Willem P. C. Stemmer, Jeremy Minshull, Steven H. Bass, Mark Welch, Jon E. Ness, Claes Gustafsson, Phillip A. Patten
  • Patent number: 6426224
    Abstract: Methods of recombining nucleic acids, including homologous nucleic acids, are provided. Families of gene shuffling oligonucleotides and their use in recombination procedures, as well as polymerase and ligase mediated recombination methods are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2002
    Assignee: MaxyGen, Inc.
    Inventors: Andreas Crameri, Willem P. C. Stemmer, Jeremy Minshull, Steven H. Bass, Mark Welch, Jon E. Ness, Claes Gustafsson, Phillip A. Patten
  • Patent number: 6423542
    Abstract: Methods of recombining nucleic acids, including homologous nucleic acids, are provided. Families of gene shuffling oligonucleotides and their use in recombination procedures, as well as polymerase and ligase mediated recombination methods are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2002
    Assignee: Maxygen, Inc.
    Inventors: Andreas Crameri, Willem P. C. Stemmer, Jeremy Minshull, Steven H. Bass, Mark Welch, Jon E. Ness, Claes Gustafsson, Phillip A. Patten