Patents Assigned to Ontogen Corporation
  • Publication number: 20030134432
    Abstract: A system for producing a library of oligomer comprising at least two monomers in a positionally determined array comprise a plurality of synthesis supports, a first plurality of support carriers wherein each carrier has a uniform array of distinct support holding positions for the synthesis supports; means for contacting each array of synthesis supports with a different monomer to provide a first chemical transformation of the synthesis supports; a second plurality of support carriers wherein each carrier has a uniform array of distinct support holding positions for receiving the chemically transformed synthesis supports contained in the first plurality of support carriers; transfer apparatus for transferring a selected row or column of synthesis supports from each of the first plurality of carriers to each of the second plurality of carriers to enable the supports in the second to undergo at least a second chemical transformation; and whereby each support position in each carrier identifies the chemical comp
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2002
    Publication date: July 17, 2003
    Applicant: Ontogen Corporation
    Inventors: Romaine R. Maiefski, John F. Cargill, Thomas J. Baiga
  • Patent number: 6528324
    Abstract: A system for producing a library of oligomer comprising at least two monomers in a positionally determined array comprise a plurality of synthesis supports, a first plurality of support carriers wherein each carrier has a uniform array of distinct support holding positions for the synthesis supports; means for contacting each array of synthesis supports with a different monomer to provide a first chemical transformation of the synthesis supports; a second plurality of support carriers wherein each carrier has a uniform array of distinct support holding positions for receiving the chemically transformed synthesis supports contained in the first plurality of support carriers; transfer apparatus for transferring a selected row or column of synthesis supports from each of the first plurality of carriers to each of the second plurality of carriers to enable the supports in the second to undergo at least a second chemical transformation; and whereby each support position in each carrier identifies the chemical comp
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2003
    Assignee: Ontogen Corporation
    Inventors: Romaine R. Maiefski, Edmund J. Moran, Thomas J. Baiga
  • Patent number: 6508938
    Abstract: A multiple channel high throughput purification system for purifying a plurality of samples, preferably four or more samples from a chemical library. The high throughput purification uses chromatography, and more preferably, super critical fluid chromatography. Four parallel channels are provided in this system and coupled to a common analyzer and computer. The four channels direct the selected sample flow through a separator, such as an SFC column, a detector, such as a UV detector, to detect peaks within the sample flow, and a micro sample valve that splits a sampling of the flow to an analyzer, such as a mass spectrometer. The system also utilizes unique back pressure regulator assemblies and pressure relief assemblies to maintain a selected pressure within the purification channel. While the sample flow continues, the mass spectrometer simultaneously analyzes the sampling to determine if a target compound is within the sample portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2003
    Assignee: Ontogen Corporation
    Inventors: Romaine Maiefski, Don Wendell, William C. Ripka, Jonathan D. Krakover
  • Publication number: 20020183518
    Abstract: Y—X—C(R′)═C(R″)COOR″′  (A1)
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2001
    Publication date: December 5, 2002
    Applicant: ONTOGEN CORPORATION
    Inventors: Adnan M. M. Mjalli, Xiaodong Cao, Edmund J. Moran
  • Patent number: 6458273
    Abstract: A high throughput liquid chromotagraphy column assembly for separating a large sample with a selected mass weight and fluid volume. The assembly includes a loading column with a loading chamber with a first inner diameter and a first length. The loading chamber contains a packing material on to which sample is loaded and spatially distributed. The length of the loading chamber's volume is sufficient to fully load the sample therein but the length of the loading chamber is insufficient to achieve the selected chromotagraphic separation. A separation column is in fluid communication with the loading column. The separation column has a separation chamber with a diameter smaller than the loading column's inner diameter and a length greater than the loading column's length. In one embodiment, the loading column has a diameter two or more times greater than the separation chamber's diameter, and the loading column has a length one-half or less than the length of the separation chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2002
    Assignee: Ontogen Corporation
    Inventors: Jonathan D. Krakover, Romaine Maiefski
  • Patent number: 6416718
    Abstract: A wash station assembly and method for washing selected samples in a sample containing assembly. The wash station assembly includes a wash station having a frame and a fluid dispensing assembly connected to the frame. The fluid dispensing assembly has a selector valve that is connectable to a plurality of fluid lines and is adjustable to allow only one of the fluids to pass through the selector valve at a time. An array of syringes is coupled to the selector valve and positioned to receive the fluid passing through the selector valve. Each syringe includes a check valve that prevents backflow of fluid or air into the syringe through the pipetting needles. A distribution manifold is connected to the selector valve and receives the fluid passing through the selector valve. The manifold has a plurality of distribution channels coupled to the syringes, to direct the fluid into the syringes. Each distribution channel has a manifold valve therein that prevents backflow of fluid into the manifold from the syringes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2002
    Assignee: Ontogen Corporation
    Inventors: Romaine Maiefski, Don Wendell
  • Patent number: 6410586
    Abstract: The present invention provides novel compounds, novel compositions, methods of their use, and methods of their manufacture, where such compounds are pharmacologically useful inhibitors of Protein Tyrosine Phosphatases (PTPase's) such as PTP1B. CD45, SHP-1, SHP-2, PTP&agr;, LAR and HePTP or the like. The compounds are useful in the treatment of type I diabetes, type II diabetes, impaired glucose tolerance, insulin resistance, obesity, immune dysfunctions including autoimmunity diseases with dysfunctions of the coagulation system, allergic diseases including asthma, osteoporosis, proliferative disorders including cancer and psoriasis, diseases with decreased or increased synthesis or effects of growth hormone, diseases with decreased or increased synthesis of hormones or cytokines that regulate the release of/or response to growth hormone, diseases of the brain including Alzheimer's disease and schizophrenia, and infectious diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2002
    Assignees: Novo Nordisk A/S, Ontogen Corporation
    Inventors: Niels Peter Hundahl Møller, Henrik Sune Andersen, Lars Fogh Iversen, Ole Hvilsted Olsen, Sven Branner, Daniel Dale Holsworth, Farid Bakir, Luke Milburn Judge, Frank Urban Axe, Todd Kevin Jones, William Charles Ripka, Yu Ge, Roy Teruyuki Uyeda
  • Patent number: 6410556
    Abstract: Disclosed are novel compounds, novel compositions, methods of their use, and methods of their manufacture, where such compounds of Formula 1 are pharmacologically useful inhibitors of Protein Tyrosine Phosphatases (PTPase's) including PTP1B, T cell PTP, wherein n, m, X, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, and R7 are defined more fully in the description. The compounds are useful in the treatment of type I diabetes, type II diabetes, impaired glucose tolerance, insulin resistance, obesity, and other diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2002
    Assignees: Novo Nordisk A/S, Ontogen Corporation
    Inventors: Henrik Sune Andersen, Thomas Kruse Hansen, Jesper Lau, Niels Peter Hundahl Møller, Ole Hvilsted Olsen, Frank Urban Axe, Yu Ge, Daniel Dale Holsworth, Todd Kevin Jones, Luke Milburn Judge, Wiliam Charles Ripka, Barry Zvi Shapira, Roy Teruyuki Uyeda
  • Patent number: 6388076
    Abstract: Y—X—C(R′)═C(R″)COOR′″  (A1) The present invention relates to novel protein tyrosine phosphatase modulating compounds having the general structure shown in Formula (A1), to methods for their preparation, to compositions comprising the compounds, to their use for treatment of human and animal disorders, to their use for purification of proteins or glycoproteins, and to their use in diagnosis. The invention relates to modulation of the activity of molecules with phosphotyrosine recognition units, including protein tyrosine phosphatases (PTPases) and proteins with Src-homology-2 domains, in in vitro systems, microorganisms, eukaryoic cells, whole animals and human beings. R′ and R″ are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halo, cyano, nitro, trihalomethyl, alkyl, arylalkyl.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2002
    Assignee: Ontogen Corporation
    Inventors: Adnan Mjalli, Sepehr Sarshar, Xiaodong Cao, Farid Bakir
  • Patent number: 6358414
    Abstract: A pressure regulator assembly usable in, as an example, a multiple channel high throughput purification system. The pressure regulator assembly includes an inlet line and an outlet line connectable to a fluid channel. A regulator body has a regulator inlet connected to the inlet line and a regulator outlet connected to the outlet line. The regulator body has a chamber therein in fluid communication with the regulator inlet and outlet. A nozzle is in fluid communication with the regulator inlet and has a nozzle outlet adjacent to the chamber. A stem is axially aligned with the nozzle outlet and has a regulating surface adjacent to the nozzle outlet to restrict the fluid flow through the chamber to the regulator outlet. A mounting rod is attached to a mounting portion on the stem. The mounting rod and stem are axially moveable in the regulator body relative to the nozzle outlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2002
    Assignee: Ontogen Corporation
    Inventor: Romaine Maiefski
  • Patent number: 6358413
    Abstract: A microsampling device useable in a multiple channel high throughput purification system for purifying a plurality of samples, preferably four or more samples from a chemical library. One aspect of the invention provides a microsampling device for use in the high throughput fluid system. The microsampling device includes a body with a sample flow inlet, a sample flow outlet, and a sample passageway there between. The sample flow inlet and outlet are positionable for fluid communication with the sample flow path of the fluid system. The body has a carrier flow inlet and a carrier flow outlet positioned before fluid communication with the carrier fluid flow path of the high throughput fluid system. The carrier flow inlet and carrier flow outlet are axially misaligned. A stem is movably disposed in the body and in fluid communication with the sample passageway. The stem is moveable between first and second positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2002
    Assignee: Ontogen Corporation
    Inventor: Romaine Maiefski
  • Patent number: 6355164
    Abstract: A fraction collection assembly having a frame and a dispensing head movably connected to the frame for movement about three axes. The dispensing head has a dispensing tube that receives and dispenses the sample portion. The dispensing head is movable between a dispensing position, a rinse position, and a pickup position. A receiving container with a receiving well is positioned to receive the sample portion of the selected sample dispensed from the dispensing tube when the dispensing head is in the dispensing position. The receiving well has a 1-to-1 corresponding position to the well from which the sample is originally taken from the supplying container. The rinse station is connected to the frame and positioned to removably receive the dispensing tube when the dispensing head is in the rinse position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2002
    Assignee: Ontogen Corporation
    Inventors: Don Wendell, Romaine Maiefski, Jonathan D. Krakover
  • Patent number: 6309541
    Abstract: A multiple channel high throughput purification system for purifying a plurality of samples, preferably four or more samples from a chemical library. The high throughput purification uses chromatography, and more preferably, super critical fluid chromatography. Four parallel channels are provided in this system and coupled to a common analyzer and computer. The four channels direct the selected sample flow through a separator, such as an SFC column, a detector, such as a UV detector, to detect peaks within the sample flow, and a micro sample valve that splits a sampling of the flow to an analyzer, such as a mass spectrometer. The system also utilizes unique back pressure regulator assemblies and pressure relief assemblies to maintain a selected pressure within the purification channel. While the sample flow continues, the mass spectrometer simultaneously analyzes the sampling to determine if a target compound is within the sample portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2001
    Assignee: Ontogen Corporation
    Inventors: Romaine Maiefski, Don Wendell, William C. Ripka, Jonathan D. Krakover
  • Patent number: 6262044
    Abstract: The present invention provides novel compounds, novel compositions, methods of their use, and methods of their manufacture, where such compounds are pharmacologically useful inhibitors of Protein Tyrosine Phosphatases (PTPase's) such as PTP1B, CD45, SHP-1, SHP-2, PTP&agr;, LAR and HePTP or the like. The compounds are useful in the treatment of type I diabetes, type II diabetes, impaired glucose tolerance, insulin resistance, obesity, immune dysfunctions including autoimmunity diseases with dysfunctions of the coagulation system, allergic diseases including asthma, osteoporosis, proliferative disorders including cancer and psoriasis, diseases with decreased or increased synthesis or effects of growth hormone, diseases with decreased or increased synthesis of hormones or cytokines that regulate the release of/or response to growth hormone, diseases of the brain including Alzheimer's disease and schizophrenia, and infectious diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2001
    Assignees: Novo Nordisk A/S, Ontogen Corporation
    Inventors: Niels Peter Hundahl Møller, Henrik Sune Andersen, Lars Fogh Iversen, Ole Hvilsted Olsen, Sven Branner, Daniel Dale Holsworth, Farid Bakir, Luke Milburn Judge, Frank Urban Axe, Todd Kevin Jones, William Charles Ripka, Yu Ge, Roy Teruyuki Uyeda
  • Patent number: 6171555
    Abstract: A docking station includes remotely actuated locking mechanisms for secure registration of reaction blocks, and provides for introduction of gases, liquids, and vacuum to the reaction blocks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2001
    Assignee: Ontogen Corporation
    Inventors: John Cargill, Romaine R. Maiefski
  • Patent number: 6107274
    Abstract: Compounds of formula A are disclosed: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is aralkyl or cycloalkyl; R.sup.2 is cycloalkylmethyl, alkyl, or aralkyl;R.sup.3 is hydrogen, alkyl, substituted phenyl (including p-phenoxy-phenyl), or fluorene;R.sup.4 is hydrogen, alkyl, substituted phenyls (including 1-alkyl-4-carboxy-substituted phenyls), alkyl carboxylic acids;R.sup.5 is hydrogen or R.sup.1 and R.sup.5 taken together forming a tetrahydroisoquinoline ring or a piperidine ring.These compounds exhibit inhibitory action against fructose-1,6-bisphosphatase (FBPase) and are indicated in the treatment or management of Type II diabetes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2000
    Assignee: Ontogen Corporation
    Inventors: Adnan M. M. Mjalli, James Christopher Mason, Kristen Lee Arienti, Kevin Michael Short, Rachel Denise Anne Kimmich, Todd Kevin Jones
  • Patent number: 5976470
    Abstract: A wash station assembly and method for washing selected samples in a sample containing assembly. The wash station assembly includes a wash station having a frame and a fluid dispensing assembly connected to the frame. The fluid dispensing assembly has a selector valve that is connectable to a plurality of fluid lines and is adjustable to allow only one of the fluids to pass through the selector valve at a time. An array of syringes is coupled to the selector valve and positioned to receive the fluid passing through the selector valve. Each syringe includes a check valve that prevents backflow of fluid or air into the syringe through the pipetting needles. A distribution manifold is connected to the selector valve and receives the fluid passing through the selector valve. The manifold has a plurality of distribution channels coupled to the syringes, to direct the fluid into the syringes. Each distribution channel has a manifold valve therein that prevents backflow of fluid into the manifold from the syringes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 2, 1999
    Assignee: Ontogen Corporation
    Inventors: Romaine Maiefski, Don Wendell
  • Patent number: 5965558
    Abstract: Y--X--C(R').dbd.C(R")COOR"'(A1)The present invention relates to novel protein tyrosine phosphatase modulating compounds having the general structure shown in Formula (A1), to methods for their preparation, to compositions comprising the compounds, to their use for treatment of human and animal disorders, to their use for purification of proteins or glycoproteins, and to their use in diagnosis. The invention relates to modulation of the activity of molecules with phosphotyrosine recognition units, including protein tyrosine phosphatases (PTPases) and proteins with Src-homology-2 domains, in in vitro systems, microorganisms, eukaryoic cells, whole animals and human beings. R' and R" are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halo, cyano, nitro, trihalomethyl, alkyl, arylalkyl. R"' is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl, substituted alkyl, aryl, arylalkyl. X is aryl. Y is selected from hydrogen or ##STR1## wherein (*) indicates a potential point of attachment to X.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 12, 1999
    Assignee: Ontogen Corporation
    Inventors: Adnan Mjalli, Sepehr Sarshar, Xiaodong Cao, Farid Bakir
  • Patent number: 5866569
    Abstract: There are disclosed methods useful for the inhibition of inducible nitric oxide synthase by the adminstration of a compound of the formula I:. when R.sub.2 is H then R.sub.1 is selected from the group consisting of:1) aryl,--NH--C.sub.0 -C.sub.10 alkyl -aryl, N-(C.sub.0 -C.sub.10 alkyl substituted aryl).sub.2, --C.sub.0 -C.sub.10 alkyl substituted aryl, --N(C.sub.0 -C.sub.10 alkyl substituted aryl)(C.sub.0 -C.sub.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 1997
    Date of Patent: February 2, 1999
    Assignee: Ontogen Corporation
    Inventors: Adnan M. M. Mjalli, Sepehar Sarshar, Chengzhi Zhang
  • Patent number: 5840721
    Abstract: The present invention relates to polysubsituted imidazole having formula 1 ##STR1## These compounds are useful for restoring the sensitivity of multidrug resistant cells to cancer chemotherapeutic agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 24, 1998
    Assignee: Ontogen Corporation
    Inventors: Adnan M. M. Mjalli, Chengzhi Zhang