Patents by Inventor Andras Guttman
Andras Guttman 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).
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Publication number: 20070293437Abstract: The present invention relates to an efficient mAb panel-based expression profiling technology platform suitable for global and accurate measurement of proteins, peptides and metabolites in complex mixtures. The platform is comprised of new and well established technologies that are coupled in a unique fashion to provide a novel platform technology for (i) the discovery of differentially displayed elements of complex protein, peptide and metabolite mixtures and (ii) the development of robust mAb based assays that detect the differentially expressed elements.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2005Publication date: December 20, 2007Inventors: Andras Guttman, Laszlo Takacs
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Publication number: 20060057576Abstract: The invention provides a microcapillay hybridization chamber made of a narrow bore tubing with probe segments. Each probe segment has oligonucleotide probes covalently attached to the inner wall of the tubing and the oligonucleotide probes within each segment have identical, known sequences. Many oligonucleotide probe segments can be present within a single centimeter of tubing. The invention further provides methods for using the microcapillary hybridization chambers in hybridization assays.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2003Publication date: March 16, 2006Inventors: Jerzy Paszkowski, Andras Guttman, Xun Wang
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Publication number: 20060051976Abstract: Reactors and methods for miniaturized reactions having enhanced reaction kinetics. In particular the subject matter is directed to chemical and biological reactions conducted in a nanoporous membrane environment. The subject matter contemplates methods for modifying the kinetics of reactions and devices for conducting reactions having modified kinetics. The subject matter also provides systems for rapid miniaturized reactions. Further the subject matter includes methods and kits for conducting a reaction with enhanced throughput and methods of conducting miniaturized, high throughput analyses of reaction products, and the like. Reactions performed on or within a nanoporous membrane exhibits improved kinetic characteristics.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2005Publication date: March 9, 2006Inventors: Andras Guttman, Zsolt Ronai, Csaba Barta
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Patent number: 6998251Abstract: Reactors and methods for miniaturized reactions having enhanced reaction kinetics. In particular the subject matter is directed to chemical and biological reactions conducted in a nanoporous membrane environment. The subject matter contemplates methods for modifying the kinetics of reactions and devices for conducting reactions having modified kinetics. The subject matter also provides systems for rapid miniaturized reactions. Further the subject matter includes methods and kits for conducting a reaction with enhanced throughput and methods of conducting miniaturized, high throughput analyses of reaction products, and the like. Reactions performed on or within a nanoporous membrane exhibits improved kinetic characteristics.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2002Date of Patent: February 14, 2006Assignee: Syngenta Participations AGInventors: Andras Guttman, Zsolt Ronai, Csaba Barta
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Publication number: 20040266021Abstract: A method of injecting, isolating and separating mixed analytes from one or more samples. The method includes collecting successive fractions from each of a plurality of samples at discrete points in time. Fractions may be analyzed at the time of collecting, or later, using one or more detector systems. In one embodiment, a processor controls the elutions of fractions by modulating the migration field in a separation pathway. The processor also controls distribution of the fraction into a particular collection well of a plurality of collection wells.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2002Publication date: December 30, 2004Inventors: Andras Guttman, Liang Shi, Xun Wang
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Publication number: 20030135030Abstract: Reactors and methods for miniaturized reactions having enhanced reaction kinetics. In particular the subject matter is directed to chemical and biological reactions conducted in a nanoporous membrane environment. The subject matter contemplates methods for modifying the kinetics of reactions and devices for conducting reactions having modified kinetics. The subject matter also provides systems for rapid miniaturized reactions. Further the subject matter includes methods and kits for conducting a reaction with enhanced throughput and methods of conducting miniaturized, high throughput analyses of reaction products, and the like. Reactions performed on or within a nanoporous membrane exhibits improved kinetic characteristics.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2002Publication date: July 17, 2003Inventors: Andras Guttman, Zsolt Ronai, Csaba Barta
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Publication number: 20030132117Abstract: High throughput electrophoresis having a plurality of samples migrating through a highly resistive separatory media under an electric field. Multiple electrophoresis runs are conducted using a single separatory media. Automated methods of data analysis yields quantitative and qualitative data using optical densitometer or other detection systems. Controlled operating temperatures and small geometry reduces dispersion inaccuracy in banded data.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2002Publication date: July 17, 2003Inventors: Andras Guttman, Bart Wanders, Phil Alei
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Publication number: 20020146839Abstract: A method of injecting, isolating and separating mixed analytes from one or more samples. The method includes collecting successive fractions from each of a plurality of samples at discrete points in time. Fractions may be analyzed at the time of collecting, or later, using one or more detector systems. In one embodiment, a processor controls the elutions of fractions by modulating the migration field in a separation pathway. The processor also controls distribution of the fraction into a particular collection well of a plurality of collection wells.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2002Publication date: October 10, 2002Inventors: Andras Guttman, Liang Shi, Xun Wang
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Patent number: 6277259Abstract: A proteome analyzer includes a separation cassette having a first dimension separation compartment for separation of protein samples by isoelectric focusing and a second dimension separation compartment for separation of protein samples by SDS-polymer network electrophoresis. The first dimension compartment is a reservoir in which a porous material having capillary channels is disposed. The protein samples are disposed in the capillary channels and, in the presence of a pH gradient, are focused spatially by isolectric focusing upon application of an electric field. The second dimension compartment consists of two glass or plastic plates separated by a separation medium. The separation medium is an ultra-thin layer of a low concentration linear polymer supported by an inert matrix. The spatially focused protein samples are contacted with the separation medium in the presence of an electric field to initiate second dimension separation.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 1999Date of Patent: August 21, 2001Assignees: Enterprise Partners II, Indosuez Investment Management Services, Inc.Inventors: Andras Guttman, Laszlo Takacs
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Patent number: 5964999Abstract: Methods for profiling oligosaccharides released from glycoproteins and methods for the electrophoretic separation of high mannose, complex and hybrid oligosaccharides are disclosed. The methods include first providing an analytical sample which includes at least one released oligosaccharide and introducing the sample into an electrophoretic channel containing a separation medium having a pH less than 8 and greater than 2.5. Then applying a sufficiently high electric field causes the released oligosaccharides to migrate and separate within the electrophoretic channel in accordance with their molecular size or charge to mass ratio. Detecting the separated oligosaccharides provides glycoprotein conjugate profiling information. Preferred embodiments include using a separation medium which includes lithium acetate buffer having a pH of about 4.75 and a gel of about 0.4% polyethylene oxide.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 1996Date of Patent: October 12, 1999Assignee: Beckman Instruments, Inc.Inventors: Andras Guttman, Nelson H. Cooke
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Patent number: 5662787Abstract: Methods for profiling oligosaccharides released from glycoproteins and methods for the electrophoretic separation of high mannose, complex and hybrid oligosaccharides are disclosed. The disclosed methods include first providing an analytical sample which includes at least one released oligosaccharide and introducing the sample into an electrophoretic channel containing an electrophoretic separation medium having a pH less than 8 and greater than 2.5.Then applying a sufficiently high electric field causes the released oligosaccharides to electrophoretically migrate and separate within the electrophoresis channel in accordance with their molecular size or charge to mass ratio. Detecting the separated oligosaccharides provides glycoprotein conjugate profiling information. Preferred embodiments include using an electrophoresis separation medium which includes a lithium acetate buffer having pH of about 4.75 and a gel of about 0.4 wt % polyethylene oxide.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 1996Date of Patent: September 2, 1997Assignee: Beckman Instruments, Inc.Inventors: Andras Guttman, Nelson H. Cooke
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Patent number: 5503722Abstract: Compositions useful as a separation medium in capillary electrophoresis procedure and methods for their use in capillary electrophoresis are described. The compositions include dry linear polyacrylamide which is capable of hydrating to form an aqueous polymeric system capable of filling an electrophoresis capillary column. Also disclosed are methods for using dry polyacrylamide in capillary electrophoresis. The methods include providing a dry polyacrylamide composition, reconstituting the dry polymer to provide a solution of reconstituted polymer, and causing the reconstituted polymer to fill a capillary electrophoresis column.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 1994Date of Patent: April 2, 1996Assignee: Beckman Instruments, Inc.Inventor: Andras Guttman
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Patent number: 5421980Abstract: The filling of an internally coated capillary with a gel in its polymerized state without damaging the gel. The coating prevents bonding of the gel to the inside of the capillary, The gel comprises up to 6% acrylamide and 0-5% crosslinker. The gel can be advantageously and conveniently used in automated electrophoresis systems for automatic replacement of spent gel.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 1994Date of Patent: June 6, 1995Assignee: Beckman Instruments, Inc.Inventor: Andras Guttman
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Patent number: 5370777Abstract: Disclosed herein are capillary columns for capillary electrophoretic analysis of sample constituents. In an embodiment, the columns comprise a bifunctional layer comprising a positively charged amine group adsorbed to the inner wall of the capillary and an active functional group; a gel composition; hydrophilic polymer; and a separation composition capable of being removed from the column, interspersed within the remainder of the column. The disclosed columns are particularly well suited for the analysis of surfactant: proteinaceous material complexes, nucleic acid sequence, and analysis of restriction fragments according to size.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 1992Date of Patent: December 6, 1994Assignee: Beckman Instruments, Inc.Inventors: Andras Guttman, Chia-Hui Shieh, Barry L. Karger, Stephen J. Pentoney, Jr., Kenneth D. Konrad, Sushma Rampal, Katalin Ganzler
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Patent number: 5332481Abstract: The filling of an internally coated capillary with a gel in its polymerized state without damaging the gel. The coating prevents bonding of the gel to the inside of the capillary. The gel comprises up to 6% acrylamide and 0-5% crosslinker. The gel can be advantageously and conveniently used in automated electrophoresis systems for automatic replacement of spent gel.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 1991Date of Patent: July 26, 1994Assignee: Beckman Instruments, Inc.Inventor: Andras Guttman
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Patent number: 5296116Abstract: The present invention is directed to a technique that provides enhanced separation resolution in electrophoresis. This technique involves the use of a time-varying field strength, which may be progressively increasing or decreasing, constant or otherwise, as a function of time. The shape of the field strength with respect to time may be continuous or stepwise over time, monotonic or otherwise.Because the mobility of different size species is a function of the applied electric field, the use of a nonuniform (time varying) electric field increases the resolving power of electrophoresis. This technique has been found to provide enhanced resolution of double-stranded DNA molecules in capillary polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis. It has been found that enhanced separation of DNA restriction fragments of 1 to more than 1000 base pairs in size has been achieved employing the technique of the present invention.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 1992Date of Patent: March 22, 1994Assignee: Beckman Instruments, Inc.Inventor: Andras Guttman
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Patent number: 5213669Abstract: Disclosed herein is a capillary column containing a dynamically cross-linked composition and method of use. In a particularly preferred embodiment, the dynamically cross-linked composition comprises: 1.0% polyethylene oxide; 1.0% polyethylene glycol; 1.0% ethylene glycol; 100 mM TRIS-CHES buffer; and 0.1% sodium dodecyl sulphate, where the pH of the composition is between about 8.0 and about 9.0 and the viscosity of the composition is less than about 500 centipoise. The disclosed compositions can be used for the analysis of surfactant:proteinaceous material complexes and the generation of calibration curves over an extensive range of molecular weights, using capillary electrophoretic techniques. The disclosed compositions are particularly suited for capillary electrophoretic systems having UV-based detection.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 1992Date of Patent: May 25, 1993Assignee: Beckman Instruments, Inc.Inventor: Andras Guttman
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Patent number: RE37606Abstract: The filing of an internally coated capillary with a gel in its polymerized state without damaging the gel. The coating prevents bonding of the gel to the inside of the capillary. The gel comprises up to 6% acrylamide and 0-5% crosslinker. The gel can be advantageously and conveniently used in automated electrophoresis systems for automatic replacement of spent gel.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 1999Date of Patent: March 26, 2002Assignee: Beckman Coulter, Inc.Inventor: Andras Guttman
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Patent number: RE37941Abstract: The filling of an internally coated capillary with a gel in its polymerized state without damaging the gel. The coating prevents bonding of the gel to the inside of the capillary, The gel comprises up to 6% acrylamide and 0-5% crosslinker. The gel can be advantageously and conveniently used in automated electrophoresis systems for automatic replacement of spent gel.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 1999Date of Patent: December 31, 2002Assignee: Beckman Coulter, Inc.Inventor: Andras Guttman