Patents by Inventor Joseph M. Beechem

Joseph M. Beechem 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: 10640816
    Abstract: The present invention relates to, among other things, probes, compositions, methods, and kits for simultaneous, multiplexed detection and quantification of protein and/or nucleic acid expression in a user-defined region of a tissue, user-defined cell, and/or user-defined subcellular structure within a cell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2020
    Assignees: NanoString Technologies, Inc., Board of Regents, The University of Texas System
    Inventors: Joseph M. Beechem, Charles Warren, Chris Merritt, Jaemyeong Jung, Dwayne L. Dunaway, Scott Crowder, Kristina Sorg, Gordon B. Mills
  • Publication number: 20200040382
    Abstract: The present invention relates to, among other things, probes, compositions, methods, and kits for simultaneous, multiplexed detection and quantification of protein expression in a user-defined region of a tissue, user-defined cell, and/or user-defined subcellular structure within a cell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2019
    Publication date: February 6, 2020
    Inventors: Joseph M. BEECHEM, Gordon B. MILLS, Charles WARREN, Chris MERRITT, Jaemyeong JUNG, Dwayne L. DUNAWAY, Scott CROWDER
  • Publication number: 20200040385
    Abstract: The present invention relates to, among other things, probes, compositions, methods, and kits for simultaneous, multiplexed detection and quantification of protein and/or nucleic acid expression in a user-defined region of a tissue, user-defined cell, and/or user-defined subcellular structure within a cell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2019
    Publication date: February 6, 2020
    Applicants: NanoString Technologies, Inc., Board of Regents, The University of Texas System, Board of Regents, The University of Texas System
    Inventors: Joseph M. BEECHEM, Charles WARREN, Chris MERRITT, Jaemyeong JUNG, Dwayne L. DUNAWAY, Scott CROWDER, Kristina SORG, Gordon B. MILLS
  • Publication number: 20200010891
    Abstract: The present invention relates to sequencing probes, methods, kits, and apparatuses that provide enzyme-free, amplification-free, and library-free nucleic acid sequencing that has long-read-lengths and with low error rate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2019
    Publication date: January 9, 2020
    Inventors: Joseph M. BEECHEM, Rustem KHAFIZOV
  • Publication number: 20190390258
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to chemical compositions, kits, and apparatuses and methods for using these compositions, kits and apparatuses in various assays.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2019
    Publication date: December 26, 2019
    Inventors: Dwayne L. DUNAWAY, Elizabeth A. MANRAO, Joseph M. BEECHEM, Rustem KHAFIZOV, Sanghamithra KORUKONDA, Yi DENG, Dae KIM, Mark GREGORY, Margaret HOANG
  • Patent number: 10501777
    Abstract: The present invention relates to, among other things, probes, compositions, methods, and kits for simultaneous, multiplexed detection and quantification of protein expression in a user-defined region of a tissue, user-defined cell, and/or user-defined subcellular structure within a cell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2019
    Assignees: NanoString Technologies, Inc., Board of Regents, The University of Texas System
    Inventors: Joseph M. Beechem, Gordon Mills, Charles Warren, Chris Merritt, Jaemyeong Jung, Dwayne L. Dunaway, Scott Crowder
  • Publication number: 20190345548
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to chemical compositions, kits, and apparatuses and methods for using these compositions, kits and apparatuses in various assays.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2019
    Publication date: November 14, 2019
    Inventors: Dwayne DUNAWAY, Elizabeth A. MANRAO, Joseph M. BEECHEM, Rustem KHAFIZOV, Sanghamithra KORUKONDA, Yi DENG, Dae KIM, Mark GREGORY, Margaret HOANG, Matthew WALSH, Gavin MEREDITH, Mark MCELWAIN, Peter Skene, Cassandra Burke
  • Publication number: 20190316115
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to systems, devices and methods for nucleic acid or protein purification and imaging. A system is provided including a cartridge comprising a sample input area configured to hold a sample, comprising a plurality of hybridized complexes comprising a plurality of target molecules each hybridized with probes and a plurality of non-hybridized probes. The cartridge may also include a first binding chamber configured with first magnetic beads to receive and bind the sample, a first elution channel configured to receive the first magnetic beads and elute the sample from the first magnetic beads, a second binding chamber configured with second magnetic beads to receive and bind the sample, a second elution channel configured to receive the second magnetic beads and elute the sample from the second magnetic beads, and a binding area configured to receive the eluted sample and hold molecules for imaging.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2019
    Publication date: October 17, 2019
    Inventors: Dwayne Dunaway, Rustem Khafizov, Qian Mei, Lucas Dennis, Michael Krouse, Joseph M. Beechem, Isaac Sprague
  • Patent number: 10415080
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to chemical compositions, kits, and apparatuses and methods for using these compositions, kits and apparatuses in various assays.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2019
    Assignee: NanoString Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Dwayne L. Dunaway, Elizabeth A. Manrao, Joseph M. Beechem, Rustem Khafizov, Sanghamithra Korukonda, Yi Deng, Dae Kim, Mark Gregory, Margaret Hoang
  • Publication number: 20190249248
    Abstract: The present invention relates to, among other things, probes, compositions, methods, and kits for simultaneous, multiplexed detection and quantification of protein and/or nucleic acid expression in a user-defined region of a tissue, user-defined cell, and/or user-defined subcellular structure within a cell that are adaptable for use with existing sequencing technologies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2019
    Publication date: August 15, 2019
    Inventors: Joseph M. Beechem, Dae Kim, Margaret Hoang, Mark Gregory, Erin Piazza, Denise Zhou
  • Patent number: 10246700
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to systems, devices and methods for nucleic acid or protein purification and imaging. A system is provided including a cartridge comprising a sample input area configured to hold a sample, comprising a plurality of hybridized complexes comprising a plurality of target molecules each hybridized with probes and a plurality of non-hybridized probes. The cartridge may also include a first binding chamber configured with first magnetic beads to receive and bind the sample, a first elution channel configured to receive the first magnetic beads and elute the sample from the first magnetic beads, a second binding chamber configured with second magnetic beads to receive and bind the sample, a second elution channel configured to receive the second magnetic beads and elute the sample from the second magnetic beads, and a binding area configured to receive the eluted sample and hold molecules for imaging.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2019
    Assignee: NanoString Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Dwayne Dunaway, Rustem Khafizov, Qian Mei, Lucas Dennis, Michael Krouse, Joseph M. Beechem, Isaac Sprague
  • Publication number: 20180142286
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to chemical compositions, kits, and apparatuses and methods for using these compositions, kits and apparatuses in various assays.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2017
    Publication date: May 24, 2018
    Inventors: Dwayne L. DUNAWAY, Elizabeth A. MANRAO, Joseph M. BEECHEM, Rustem KHAFIZOV, Sanghamithra KORUKONDA, Yi DENG, Dae KIM, Mark GREGORY, Margaret HOANG
  • Publication number: 20170016053
    Abstract: The present invention relates to, among other things, probes, compositions, methods, and kits for simultaneous, multiplexed detection and quantification of protein and/or nucleic acid expression in a user-defined region of a tissue, user-defined cell, and/or user-defined subcellular structure within a cell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2016
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Inventors: Joseph M. BEECHEM, Charles WARREN, Chris MERRITT, Jaemyeong JUNG, Dwayne L. DUNAWAY, Scott CROWDER, Kristina SORG
  • Publication number: 20170016909
    Abstract: The present invention relates to, among other things, probes, compositions, methods, and kits for simultaneous, multiplexed detection and quantification of protein expression in a user-defined region of a tissue, user-defined cell, and/or user-defined subcellular structure within a cell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2016
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Inventors: Joseph M. BEECHEM, Gordon MILLS, Charles WARREN, Chris MERRITT, Jaemyeong JUNG, Dwayne L. DUNAWAY, Scott CROWDER
  • Publication number: 20160194701
    Abstract: The present invention relates to sequencing probes, methods, kits, and apparatuses that provide enzyme-free, amplification-free, and library-free nucleic acid sequencing that has long-read-lengths and with low error rate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2015
    Publication date: July 7, 2016
    Inventors: Joseph M. BEECHEM, Rustem KHAFIZOV
  • Publication number: 20160145602
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to systems, devices and methods for nucleic acid or protein purification and imaging. A system is provided including a cartridge comprising a sample input area configured to hold a sample, comprising a plurality of hybridized complexes comprising a plurality of target molecules each hybridized with probes and a plurality of non-hybridized probes. The cartridge may also include a first binding chamber configured with first magnetic beads to receive and bind the sample, a first elution channel configured to receive the first magnetic beads and elute the sample from the first magnetic beads, a second binding chamber configured with second magnetic beads to receive and bind the sample, a second elution channel configured to receive the second magnetic beads and elute the sample from the second magnetic beads, and a binding area configured to receive the eluted sample and hold molecules for imaging.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2015
    Publication date: May 26, 2016
    Inventors: Dwayne DUNAWAY, Rustem KHAFIZOV, Qian MEI, Lucas DENNIS, Michael KROUSE, Joseph M. BEECHEM, Isaac SPRAGUE
  • Publication number: 20130072666
    Abstract: Provided are labeling reagents and methods for labeling primary antibodies and for detecting a target in a sample using an immuno-labeled complex that comprises a target-binding antibody and one or more labeling reagents. The labeling reagents comprise monovalent antibody fragments or non-antibody monomeric proteins whereby the labeling proteins have affinity for a specific region of the target-binding antibody and are covalently attached to a label. Discrete subsets of labeling reagent and immune-labeled complexes are provided that facilitate the simultaneous detection of multiple targets in a sample-complexes are distinguished by i) a ratio of label to labeling reagent, or ii) a physical property of said label, or iii) a ratio of labeling reagent to said target-binding antibody, or iv) by said target-binding antibody. This is particularly useful for fluorophore labels that can be attached to labeling reagents and subsequently immuno-labeled complexes in ratios for the detection of multiple targets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2012
    Publication date: March 21, 2013
    Applicant: LIFE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Robert M. Archer, Joseph M. Beechem, David C. Hagen, Richard P. Haugland, Rosaria P. Haugland
  • Patent number: 8323903
    Abstract: The present invention provides novel immunolabeling complexes and certain components of such complexes, as well as methods of preparing and using such complexes, and kits for use in preparing labeling proteins and for immunolabeling. The pre-formed immunolabeling complexes of the invention comprise both a target-binding antibody and a labeling protein that contains covalently attached labels, where the labeling protein binds selectively and with high affinity to a selected region of the target-binding antibody. Novel labeling proteins of the invention include non-antibody peptides and proteins, such as a complex of protein G and a labeled albumin, and monovalent antibody fragments, such as labeled Fab fragments of an anti-Fc antibody. In methods of the invention, the preformed immunolabeling complexes are added to the sample alone or in combination, for purposes of labeling and optionally detecting the target of interest.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2012
    Assignee: Life Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Robert A. Archer, Joseph M. Beechem, David C. Hagen, Richard P. Haugland, Rosaria P. Haugland
  • Publication number: 20090124511
    Abstract: The present invention provides labeling reagents and methods for labeling primary antibodies and for detecting a target in a sample using an immuno-labeled complex that comprises a target-binding antibody and one or more labeling reagents. The labeling reagents comprise monovalent antibody fragments or non-antibody monomeric proteins whereby the labeling proteins have affinity for a specific region of the target-binding antibody and are covalently attached to a label. Typically, the labeling reagent is an anti-Fc Fab or Fab? fragment that was generated by immunizing a goat or rabbit with the Fc fragment of an antibody.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2008
    Publication date: May 14, 2009
    Applicant: INVITROGEN CORPORATION
    Inventors: Robert M. Archer, Joseph M. Beechem, David C. Hagen, Richard P. Haugland, Rosaria P. Haugland
  • Publication number: 20030073149
    Abstract: The present invention provides novel immunolabeling complexes and certain components of such complexes, as well as methods of preparing and using such complexes, and kits for use in preparing labeling proteins and for immunolabeling. The pre-formed immunolabeling complexes of the invention comprise both a target-binding antibody and a labeling protein that contains covalently attached labels, where the labeling protein binds selectively and with high affinity to a selected region of the target-binding antibody. Novel labeling proteins of the invention include non-antibody peptides and proteins, such as a complex of protein G and a labeled albumin, and monovalent antibody fragments, such as labeled Fab fragments of an anti-Fc antibody. In methods of the invention, the preformed immunolabeling complexes are added to the sample alone or in combination, for purposes of labeling and optionally detecting the target of interest.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2002
    Publication date: April 17, 2003
    Inventors: Robert A. Archer, Joseph M. Beechem, David C. Hagen, Richard P. Haugland, Rosaria Haugland