Patents Assigned to Nanostring Technologies, Inc.
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Patent number: 9714937Abstract: The invention provides methods, compositions, kits and devices for the detection of proteins. In some embodiments, the invention allows for multiplexed protein detection.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2010Date of Patent: July 25, 2017Assignee: NanoString Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Dwayne L. Dunaway
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Patent number: 9714446Abstract: The invention provides compositions and methods for the detection of small RNA molecules in a multiplexed reaction. The assays and kits described herein are applicable for the identification, diagnosing, and monitoring of disorders including, but not limited to cancer, developmental and degenerative disease, neurological disorders, and stem cell disorders.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2011Date of Patent: July 25, 2017Assignee: NanoString Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Philippa J. Webster, Lucas M. Dennis, Richard K. Boykin
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Patent number: 9376712Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for detection and quantification of individual target molecules in biomolecular samples. In particular, the invention relates to improved, stable nanoreporter probes that are capable of binding to and identifying target molecules based on the probes' uniquely detectable signal. Methods for identifying target-specific sequences for inclusion in the probes are also provided, as are methods of making and using such probes. Polynucleotide sequences of certain nanoreporter components are also provided. The probes can be used in diagnostic, prognostic, quality control and screening applications.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2013Date of Patent: June 28, 2016Assignee: NanoString Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Philippa Jane Webster, Timothy Dahl
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Patent number: 9371563Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for detection and quantification of individual target molecules in biomolecular samples. In particular, the invention relates to coded, labeled probes that are capable of binding to and identifying target molecules based on the probes' label codes. Methods of making and using such probes are also provided. The probes can be used in diagnostic, prognostic, quality control and screening applications.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2013Date of Patent: June 21, 2016Assignees: NanoString Technologies, Inc., The Institute for Systems BiologyInventors: Gary K. Geiss, Sean M. Ferree, Philippa Jane Webster, Krassen M. Dimitrov
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Publication number: 20160115551Abstract: The present invention provides methods for classifying and for evaluating the prognosis of a subject having breast cancer are provided. The methods include prediction of breast cancer subtype using a supervised algorithm trained to stratify subjects on the basis of breast cancer intrinsic subtype. The prediction model is based on the gene expression profile of the intrinsic genes listed in Table 1. This prediction model can be used to accurately predict the intrinsic subtype of a subject diagnosed with or suspected of having breast cancer.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2014Publication date: April 28, 2016Applicant: NanoString Technologies, Inc.Inventor: J. Wayne COWENS
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Patent number: 8986926Abstract: The present invention provides methods and compositions that facilitate the identification of structures of a variety of macromolecules. For instance, the present invention provides methods for the selective immobilization of macromolecules in an extended or oriented state. The present invention also provides compositions comprising macromolecules selectively immobilized in extended or oriented states.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2006Date of Patent: March 24, 2015Assignee: NanoString Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Sean M. Ferree, Dwayne L. Dunaway
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Publication number: 20140017688Abstract: The application describes methods for diagnosing subjects with leukemia by detecting fusion genes associated with the onset of leukemia.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2012Publication date: January 16, 2014Applicant: NANOSTRING TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Philippa Jane Webster, Richard Kemble Boykin, Jeannette Nussbaum
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Publication number: 20130337444Abstract: The present invention provides methods for classifying and for evaluating the prognosis of a subject having breast cancer are provided. The methods include prediction of breast cancer subtype using a supervised algorithm trained to stratify subjects on the basis of breast cancer intrinsic subtype. The prediction model is based on the gene expression profile of the intrinsic genes listed in Table 1. Further provided are compositions and methods for predicting outcome or response to therapy of a subject diagnosed with or suspected of having breast cancer. These methods are useful for guiding or determining treatment options for a subject afflicted with breast cancer. Methods of the invention further include means for evaluating gene expression profiles, including microarrays and quantitative polymerase chain reaction assays, as well as kits comprising reagents for practicing the methods of the invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2013Publication date: December 19, 2013Applicant: NanoString Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Sean M. Ferree, Joel S. Parker, James J. Storhoff
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Publication number: 20130230851Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for detection and quantification of individual target molecules in biomolecular samples. In particular, the invention relates to coded, labeled probes that are capable of binding to and identifying target molecules based on the probes' label codes. Methods of making and using such probes are also provided. The probes can be used in diagnostic, prognostic, quality control and screening applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2013Publication date: September 5, 2013Applicants: THE INSTITUTE FOR SYSTEMS BIOLOGY, NANOSTRING TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Gary K. Geiss, Sean M. Ferree, Philippa Jane Webster, Krassen M. Dimitrov
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Patent number: 8519115Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for detection and quantification of individual target molecules in biomolecular samples. In particular, the invention relates to improved, stable nanoreporter probes that are capable of binding to and identifying target molecules based on the probes' uniquely detectable signal. Methods for identifying target-specific sequences for inclusion in the probes are also provided, as are methods of making and using such probes. Polynucleotide sequences of certain nanoreporter components are also provided. The probes can be used in diagnostic, prognostic, quality control and screening applications.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2009Date of Patent: August 27, 2013Assignee: NanoString Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Philippa J. Webster, Craig E. Dahl
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Publication number: 20130178372Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for detection and quantification of individual target molecules in biomolecular samples. In particular, the invention relates to coded, labeled probes that are capable of binding to and identifying target molecules based on the probes' label codes. Methods, computers, and computer program products for identifying target-specific sequences for inclusion in the probes are also provided, as are methods of making and using such probes. The probes can be used in diagnostic, prognostic, quality control and screening applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2013Publication date: July 11, 2013Applicant: NANOSTRING TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventor: NANOSTRING TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
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Patent number: 8415102Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for detection and quantification of individual target molecules in biomolecular samples. In particular, the invention relates to coded, labeled probes that are capable of binding to and identifying target molecules based on the probes' label codes. Methods, computers, and computer program products for identifying target-specific sequences for inclusion in the probes are also provided, as are methods of making and using such probes. The probes can be used in diagnostic, prognostic, quality control and screening applications.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2008Date of Patent: April 9, 2013Assignee: NanoString Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Gary K. Geiss, Eric Davidson, Craig E. Dahl
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Publication number: 20130017971Abstract: The application describes compositions and methods for detecting the relative expressions of a plurality of target nucleic acid molecules in one assay. The compositions comprise a plurality of probe molecules which specifically bind to one target nucleic acid molecule of a plurality of target nucleic acids in a sample, and a plurality of reference molecules that represent each of the plurality of target nucleic acid molecules, where the probe molecules specifically bind to the plurality of reference molecules, and each of the plurality of reference molecules is present in known amounts in the composition.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2012Publication date: January 17, 2013Applicant: NanoString Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Gary K. Geiss, Sean M. Ferree, Philippa J. Webster, James J. Storhoff, Brett Wallden, Emily Payandeh
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Patent number: 7941279Abstract: Methods, computers, and computer program products for detecting the presence of a probe within a sample overlayed on a substrate are provided. The probe comprises a plurality of spatially arranged labels. A data storage module stores a plurality of light images, where each light image has light from the sample at a corresponding wavelength range in a plurality of different wavelength ranges. A label identification module identifies a plurality of labels in the plurality of light images that are proximate to each other on the substrate. A spatial order of the plurality of labels determines a string sequence of the plurality of labels. A probe identification module determines whether the string sequence of the plurality of labels comprises a valid reporter sequence.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2007Date of Patent: May 10, 2011Assignee: Nanostring Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Jenq-Neng Hwang, Jeffrey D. Mitton
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Patent number: 7919237Abstract: The invention provides a diverse population of uniquely labeled probes, containing about thirty or more target specific nucleic acid probes each attached to a unique label bound to a nucleic acid. Also provided are methods of using and producing these populations of uniquely labeled nucleic acid probes.Type: GrantFiled: July 3, 2002Date of Patent: April 5, 2011Assignee: Nanostring Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Krassen Dimitrov, Dwayne Dunaway
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Publication number: 20100112710Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for detection and quantification of individual target molecules in biomolecular samples. In particular, the invention relates to coded, labeled probes that are capable of binding to and identifying target molecules based on the probes' label codes. Methods, computers, and computer program products for identifying target-specific sequences for inclusion in the probes are also provided, as are methods of making and using such probes. The probes can be used in diagnostic, prognostic, quality control and screening applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2008Publication date: May 6, 2010Applicant: NANOSTRING TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Gary K. Geiss, Tim Dahl, Craig E. Dahl, Eric H. Davidson
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Publication number: 20100047924Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for detection and quantification of individual target molecules in biomolecular samples. In particular, the invention relates to improved, stable nanoreporter probes that are capable of binding to and identifying target molecules based on the probes' uniquely detectable signal. Methods for identifying target-specific sequences for inclusion in the probes are also provided, as are methods of making and using such probes. Polynucleotide sequences of certain nanoreporter components are also provided. The probes can be used in diagnostic, prognostic, quality control and screening applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2009Publication date: February 25, 2010Applicants: NanoString Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Philippa J. WEBSTER, Tim DAHL, Craig E. Dahl
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Publication number: 20100015607Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for detection and quantification of individual target molecules in biomolecular samples. In particular, the invention relates to coded, labeled probes that are capable of binding to and identifying target molecules based on the probes' label codes. Methods of making and using such probes are also provided. The probes can be used in diagnostic, prognostic, quality control and screening applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2006Publication date: January 21, 2010Applicants: NANOSTRING TECHNOLOGIES, INC., INSTITUTE FOR SYSTEMS BIOLOGYInventors: Gary K. Geiss, Sean M. Ferree, Philippa J. Webster, Krassen M. Dimitrov
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Patent number: D787700Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2015Date of Patent: May 23, 2017Assignee: NanoString Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Dwayne Dunaway, Rustem Khafizov, Qian Mei, Isaac Sprague