Patents by Inventor Aaron E. Carnes

Aaron E. Carnes 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).

  • Patent number: 9725725
    Abstract: General methods and strains of bacteria are described that dramatically simplify and streamline plasmid DNA production. In one preferred embodiment, endolysin mediated plasmid extraction combined with flocculation mediated removal of cell debris and host nucleic acids achieves increased yield and purity with simplified downstream purification and reduced waste streams, thus reducing production costs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2017
    Assignee: Nature Technology Corporation
    Inventors: James A. Williams, Clague P. Hodgson, Aaron E. Carnes
  • Publication number: 20160355827
    Abstract: General methods and strains of bacteria are described that dramatically simplify and streamline plasmid DNA production. In one preferred embodiment, endolysin mediated plasmid extraction combined with flocculation mediated removal of cell debris and host nucleic acids achieves increased yield and purity with simplified downstream purification and reduced waste streams, thus reducing production costs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2015
    Publication date: December 8, 2016
    Inventors: JAMES A. WILLIAMS, CLAGUE P. HODGSON, AARON E. CARNES
  • Patent number: 9487789
    Abstract: General methods and strains of bacteria are described that dramatically simplify and streamline plasmid DNA production. In one preferred embodiment, endolysin mediated plasmid extraction combined with flocculation mediated removal of cell debris and host nucleic acids achieves increased yield and purity with simplified downstream purification and reduced waste streams, thus reducing production costs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2016
    Assignee: Nature Technology Corporation
    Inventors: James A. Williams, Aaron E. Carnes
  • Patent number: 9487788
    Abstract: General methods and strains of bacteria are described that dramatically simplify and streamline plasmid DNA production. In one preferred embodiment, endolysin mediated plasmid extraction combined with flocculation mediated removal of cell debris and host nucleic acids achieves increased yield and purity with simplified downstream purification and reduced waste streams, thus reducing production costs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2016
    Assignee: Nature Technology Corporation
    Inventors: James A. Williams, Aaron E. Carnes
  • Publication number: 20150225732
    Abstract: General methods and strains of bacteria are described that dramatically simplify and streamline plasmid DNA production. In one preferred embodiment, endolysin mediated plasmid extraction combined with flocculation mediated removal of cell debris and host nucleic acids achieves increased yield and purity with simplified downstream purification and reduced waste streams, thus reducing production costs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2015
    Publication date: August 13, 2015
    Inventors: JAMES A. WILLIAMS, AARON E. CARNES
  • Publication number: 20150203854
    Abstract: General methods and strains of bacteria are described that dramatically simplify and streamline plasmid DNA production. In one preferred embodiment, endolysin mediated plasmid extraction combined with flocculation mediated removal of cell debris and host nucleic acids achieves increased yield and purity with simplified downstream purification and reduced waste streams, thus reducing production costs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2015
    Publication date: July 23, 2015
    Inventors: JAMES A. WILLIAMS, AARON E. CARNES
  • Patent number: 9017966
    Abstract: General methods and strains of bacteria are described, that dramatically simplify and streamline plasmid DNA production. In one preferred embodiment, endolysin mediated plasmid extraction combined with flocculation mediated removal of cell debris and host nucleic acids achieves increased yield and purity with simplified downstream purification and reduced waste streams, thus reducing production costs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2015
    Assignee: Nature Technology Corporation
    Inventors: James A. Williams, Clague P. Hodgson, Aaron E. Carnes
  • Publication number: 20110281304
    Abstract: Improvements in plasmid DNA production technology are needed to insure the economic feasibility of future DNA vaccines and DNA therapeutics. General methods are described, by means of which it is possible to dramatically increase plasmid DNA productivity in a fermentor. These processes feature fed-batch fermentation strategies, combined with novel growth and induction phase temperature shifts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2011
    Publication date: November 17, 2011
    Applicant: Nature Technology Corp.
    Inventors: Aaron E. CARNES, James A. Williams
  • Patent number: 7943377
    Abstract: Improvements in plasmid DNA production technology are needed to insure the economic feasibility of future DNA vaccines and DNA therapeutics. General methods are described, by means of which it is possible to dramatically increase plasmid DNA productivity in a fermentor. These processes feature Fed-batch fermentation strategies, combined with novel growth and induction phase temperature shifts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2011
    Assignee: Nature Technology Corp.
    Inventors: Aaron E. Carnes, James A. Williams
  • Publication number: 20100184157
    Abstract: General methods and strains of bacteria are described, that dramatically simplify and streamline plasmid DNA production. In one preferred embodiment, endolysin mediated plasmid extraction combined with flocculation mediated removal of cell debris and host nucleic acids achieves increased yield and purity with simplified downstream purification and reduced waste streams, thus reducing production costs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2008
    Publication date: July 22, 2010
    Applicant: NATURE TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventors: James A. Williams, Clague P. Hodgson, Aaron E. Carnes
  • Publication number: 20080318283
    Abstract: A continuous process is described for the production of microbial plasmid DNA for use in biopharmaceutical and biotechnological applications. The process consists of: first growing microbial cells containing a plasmid at a reduced temperature in a continuous stage; followed by a second plasmid induction continuous culture stage with an increased temperature, with a residence time that allows accumulation of the plasmid product. A hold step at a reduced temperature after fermentation further increases the yield of plasmid product. The method enables production of a large quantity of highly purified plasmid DNA from a small bioreactor over time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2007
    Publication date: December 25, 2008
    Applicants: NATURE TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventor: Aaron E. Carnes