Patents by Inventor Melissa D. Shults

Melissa D. Shults 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).

  • SELECTIVE ENRICHMENT OF NUCLEIC ACIDS
    Publication number: 20160289742
    Abstract: Methods for the selective enrichment of nucleic acids.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2016
    Publication date: October 6, 2016
    Inventors: Frank J. Steemers, Kevin Gunderson, Kerri York, Melissa D. Shults
  • Selective enrichment of nucleic acids
    Patent number: 9365897
    Abstract: Methods for the selective enrichment of nucleic acids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2016
    Assignee: Illumina, Inc.
    Inventors: Frank J. Steemers, Kevin Gunderson, Kerri York, Melissa D. Shults
  • SELECTIVE ENRICHMENT OF NUCLEIC ACIDS
    Publication number: 20130316917
    Abstract: Methods for the selective enrichment of nucleic acids.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2011
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Applicant: ILLUMINA, INC.
    Inventors: Frank J. Stemeers, Kevin Gunderson, Kerri York, Melissa D. Shults
  • Compositions and methods for nucleotide sequencing
    Patent number: 8399188
    Abstract: The invention provides nucleoside and nucleotide molecules containing cleavable linkers linking a label such as a dye. The invention also provides nucleosides and nucleotide molecules containing a blocking group, either removable or non-removable. The invention additionally provides methods of using the nucleoside and nucleotide molecules containing a cleavable linker and/or a blocking group.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2013
    Assignee: Illumina, Inc.
    Inventors: Chanfeng Zhao, Igor Kozlov, Melissa D. Shults
  • Fluorescence assay for kinase activity
    Patent number: 7892775
    Abstract: The present invention provides a sensor and methods for determining kinase activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2011
    Assignee: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    Inventors: Barbara Imperiali, Melissa D. Shults
  • Fluorescence assay for kinase activity
    Patent number: 7262282
    Abstract: The present invention provides a sensor and methods for determining kinase activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2007
    Assignee: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    Inventors: Barbara Imperiali, Melissa D. Shults
  • Fluorescence assay for kinase activity
    Patent number: 6906194
    Abstract: The present invention provides a sensor and methods for determining kinase activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2005
    Assignee: Massachusetts Instititue of Technology
    Inventors: Barbara Imperiali, Melissa D. Shults