Patents by Inventor Matthew Tobin

Matthew Tobin 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).

  • Integrated systems and methods for diversity generation and screening
    Publication number: 20010039014
    Abstract: Integrated systems and methods for diversity generation and screening are provided. The systems use common fluid and array handling components to provide nucleic acid diversification, transcription, translation, product screening and subsequent diversification reactions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2001
    Publication date: November 8, 2001
    Applicant: Maxygen, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven H. Bass, S. Christopher Davis, Phillip A. Patten, Matthew Tobin, Jeremy Minshull, Mark Welch, Claes Gustafsson, Brian Carr, Stephane Jenne, Sun Ai Raillard, Andreas Crameri, Willem P.C. Stemmer, Robin Emig, Pascal Longchamp, Stanley Goldman, Lorraine J. Giver, Joseph A. Affholter
  • Evolution of whole cells and organisms by recursive sequence recombination
    Patent number: 6287862
    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 26, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2001
    Assignee: Maxygen, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen delCardayre, Matthew Tobin, Willem P. C. Stemmer, Jon E. Ness, Jeremy Minshull, Phillip Patten, Venkiteswaran Subramanian, Linda Castle, Claus M. Krebber, Steven H. Bass
  • Evolution of whole cells and organisms by recursive sequence recombination
    Patent number: 6251674
    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: February 7, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2001
    Assignee: Maxygen, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew Tobin, William P. C. Stemmer, Jon E. Ness, Jeremy Minshull
  • Portable hoop and background assembly
    Patent number: 5813929
    Abstract: A new Portable Hoop and Backboard Assembly that is easily installed and disassembled. The inventive device includes a rim, a light weight backboard that is equipped with bendable protrusions to stabilize the assembly, straps for attaching the backboard, and a rim that is collapsible.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 29, 1998
    Inventor: Matthew Tobin