Patents by Inventor Shiao-Chun Tu

Shiao-Chun Tu 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).

  • Publication number: 20180100191
    Abstract: Nucleotide triphosphate probes containing a molecular and/or atomic tag on a ? and/or ? phosphate group and/or a base moiety having a detectable property are disclosed, and kits and method for using the tagged nucleotides in sequencing reactions and various assay. Also, phosphate and polyphosphate molecular fidelity altering agents are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2017
    Publication date: April 12, 2018
    Inventors: Susan H. Hardin, Xiaolian Gao, James Briggs, Richard Willson, Shiao-Chun Tu
  • Patent number: 9845500
    Abstract: Nucleotide triphosphate probes containing a molecular and/or atomic tag on a ? and/or ? phosphate group and/or a base moiety having a detectable property are disclosed, and kits and method for using the tagged nucleotides in sequencing reactions and various assay. Also, phosphate and polyphosphate molecular fidelity altering agents are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2017
    Assignee: LIFE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Susan H. Hardin, Xiaolian Gao, James Briggs, Richard Willson, Shiao-Chun Tu
  • Publication number: 20160244822
    Abstract: Nucleotide triphosphate probes containing a molecular and/or atomic tag on a ? and/or ? phosphate group and/or a base moiety having a detectable property are disclosed, and kits and method for using the tagged nucleotides in sequencing reactions and various assay. Also, phosphate and polyphosphate molecular fidelity altering agents are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2015
    Publication date: August 25, 2016
    Inventors: Susan H. Hardin, Xiaolian Gao, James Briggs, Richard Willson, Shiao-Chun Tu
  • Patent number: 9243284
    Abstract: Nucleotide triphosphate probes containing a molecular and/or atomic tag on a ? and/or ? phosphate group and/or a base moiety having a detectable property are disclosed, and kits and method for using the tagged nucleotides in sequencing reactions and various assay. Also, phosphate and polyphosphate molecular fidelity altering agents are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2016
    Assignee: Life Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Susan H. Hardin, Xiaolian Gao, James Briggs, Richard Willson, Shiao-Chun Tu
  • Patent number: 9127282
    Abstract: The present invention discloses systems and methods for altering the color of bacterial bioluminescence via a fusion protein complex by fusing Discosoma sp. fluorescent protein mOrange (mOrange) with Vibrio harveyi luciferase. The fusion of mOrange to the N- or C-terminus of either ? or ? subunit of luciferase, via a short peptide linker produces fully active fusion enzymes. The fusion of mOrange to the N-terminus of luciferase ? gives rise to a new 560-nm emission component. The same methodology may be used to alter bacterial bioluminescence color by covalent attachment of other suitable fluorescent proteins or chromophores to luciferase for generating multi-color sensors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2015
    Assignee: University of Houston System
    Inventor: Shiao-Chun Tu
  • Publication number: 20140127781
    Abstract: Nucleotide triphosphate probes containing a molecular and/or atomic tag on a ? and/or ? phosphate group and/or a base moiety having a detectable property are disclosed, and kits and method for using the tagged nucleotides in sequencing reactions and various assay. Also, phosphate and polyphosphate molecular fidelity altering agents are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2013
    Publication date: May 8, 2014
    Applicant: LIFE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Susan H. HARDIN, Xiaolian GAO, James BRIGGS, Richard WILLSON, Shiao-Chun TU
  • Patent number: 8648179
    Abstract: Nucleotide triphosphate probes containing a molecular and/or atomic tag on a a ? and/or ? phosphate group and/or a base moiety having a detectable property are disclosed, and kits and method for using the tagged nucleotides in sequencing reactions and various assay. Also, phosphate and polyphosphate molecular fidelity altering agents are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2014
    Assignee: Life Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Susan H. Hardin, Xiaolian Gao, James Briggs, Richard Willson, Shiao-Chun Tu
  • Publication number: 20130023027
    Abstract: The present invention discloses systems and methods for altering the color of bacterial bioluminescence via a fusion protein complex by fusing Discosoma sp. fluorescent protein mOrange (mOrange) with Vibrio harveyi luciferase. The fusion of mOrange to the N- or C-terminus of either ? or ? subunit of luciferase, via a short peptide linker produces fully active fusion enzymes. The fusion of mOrange to the N-terminus of luciferase ? gives rise to a new 560-nm emission component. The same methodology may be used to alter bacterial bioluminescence color by covalent attachment of other suitable fluorescent proteins or chromophores to luciferase for generating multi-color sensors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2012
    Publication date: January 24, 2013
    Inventor: Shiao-Chun Tu
  • Patent number: 8314216
    Abstract: Nucleotide triphosphate probes containing a molecular and/or atomic tag on a ? and/or ? phosphate group and/or a base moiety having a detectable property are disclosed, and kits and method for using the tagged nucleotides in sequencing reactions and various assay. Also, phosphate and polyphosphate molecular fidelity altering agents are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2012
    Assignee: Life Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Susan H. Hardin, Xiaolian Gao, James Briggs, Richard Willson, Shiao-Chun Tu
  • Publication number: 20110184163
    Abstract: Nucleotide triphosphate probes containing a molecular and/or atomic tag on a a ? and/or ? phosphate group and/or a base moiety having a detectable property are disclosed, and kits and method for using the tagged nucleotides in sequencing reactions and various assay. Also, phosphate and polyphosphate molecular fidelity altering agents are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2011
    Publication date: July 28, 2011
    Applicant: LIFE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Susan H. Hardin, Xiaolian Gao, James Briggs, Richard Willson, Shiao-Chun Tu
  • Publication number: 20110059436
    Abstract: A sequencing methodology is disclosed that allows a single DNA or RNA molecule or portion thereof to be sequenced directly and in substantially real time. The methodology involves engineering a polymerase and/or dNTPs with atomic and/or molecular tags that have a detectable property that is monitored by a detection system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2009
    Publication date: March 10, 2011
    Applicant: LIFE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Susan Hardin, Xiaolian Gao, James Briggs, Richard Willson, Shiao-Chun Tu
  • Publication number: 20110021383
    Abstract: A sequencing methodology is disclosed that allows a single DNA or RNA molecule or portion thereof to be sequenced directly and in substantially real time. The methodology involves engineering a polymerase and/or dNTPs with atomic and/or molecular tags that have a detectable property that is monitored by a detection system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2009
    Publication date: January 27, 2011
    Applicant: LIFE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Susan Hardin, James Briggs, Shiao-Chun Tu, Xiaolian Gao, Richard Willson
  • Publication number: 20110014604
    Abstract: A sequencing methodology is disclosed that allows a single DNA or RNA molecule or portion thereof to be sequenced directly and in substantially real time. The methodology involves engineering a polymerase and/or dNTPs with atomic and/or molecular tags that have a detectable property that is monitored by a detection system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2009
    Publication date: January 20, 2011
    Applicant: LIFE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
    Inventors: SUSAN HARDIN, XIAOLIAN GAO, JAMES BRIGGS, RICHARD WILLSON, SHIAO-CHUN TU
  • Publication number: 20100304367
    Abstract: A sequencing methodology is disclosed that allows a single DNA or RNA molecule or portion thereof to be sequenced directly and in substantially real time. The methodology involves engineering a polymerase and/or dNTPs with atomic and/or molecular tags that have a detectable property that is monitored by a detection system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2009
    Publication date: December 2, 2010
    Applicant: LIFE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Susan Hardin, Xiaolian Gao, James Briggs, Richard Willson, Shiao-Chun Tu
  • Publication number: 20100255464
    Abstract: Nucleotide triphosphate probes containing a molecular and/or atomic tag on a ? and/or ? phosphate group and/or a base moiety having a detectable property are disclosed, and kits and method for using the tagged nucleotides in sequencing reactions and various assay. Also, phosphate and polyphosphate molecular fidelity altering agents are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2006
    Publication date: October 7, 2010
    Inventors: Susan H. Hardin, Xiaolian Gao, James Briggs, Richard Willson, Shiao-Chun Tu
  • Publication number: 20100255463
    Abstract: A sequencing methodology is disclosed that allows a single DNA or RNA molecule or portion thereof to be sequenced directly and in substantially real time. The methodology involves engineering a polymerase and/or dNTPs with atomic and/or molecular tags that have a detectable property that is monitored by a detection system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2006
    Publication date: October 7, 2010
    Inventors: Susan Harsin, Xiaolian Gao, James Briggs, Richard Willson, Shiao-Chun Tu
  • Publication number: 20100216122
    Abstract: Nucleotide triphosphate probes containing a molecular and/or atomic tag on a ? and/or ? phosphate group and/or a base moiety having a detectable property are disclosed, and kits and method for using the tagged nucleotides in sequencing reactions and various assay. Also, phosphate and polyphosphate molecular fidelity altering agents are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2009
    Publication date: August 26, 2010
    Applicant: LIFE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Susan H. Hardin, Xiaolian Gao, James Briggs, Richard Willson, Shiao-Chun Tu
  • Publication number: 20090305278
    Abstract: A sequencing methodology is disclosed that allows a single DNA or RNA molecule or portion thereof to be sequenced directly and in substantially real time. The methodology involves engineering a polymerase and/or dNTPs with atomic and/or molecular tags that have a detectable property that is monitored by a detection system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2009
    Publication date: December 10, 2009
    Applicant: LIFE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Susan Hardin, Xiaolian Gao, James Briggs, Richard Willson, Shiao-Chun Tu
  • Publication number: 20090275036
    Abstract: A sequencing methodology is disclosed that allows a single DNA or RNA molecule or portion thereof to be sequenced directly and in substantially real time. The methodology involves engineering a polymerase and/or dNTPs with atomic and/or molecular tags that have a detectable property that is monitored by a detection system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2009
    Publication date: November 5, 2009
    Applicant: LIFE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Susan Hardin, Xiaolian Gao, James Briggs, Richard Willson, Shiao-Chun Tu
  • Patent number: 7329492
    Abstract: A sequencing methodology is disclosed that allows a single DNA or RNA molecule or portion thereof to be sequenced directly and in substantially real time. The methodology involves engineering a polymerase and/or dNTPs with atomic and/or molecular tags that have a detectable property that is monitored by a detection system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2008
    Assignee: Visigen Biotechnologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Susan Hardin, Xiaolian Gao, James Briggs, Richard Willson, Shiao-Chun Tu