Patents by Inventor Brian Kloss

Brian Kloss 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: 7785809
    Abstract: The present invention relates to insect odorant receptor genes and methods for identifying odorant receptor genes. The invention provides nucleotide sequences of insect odorant receptor genes Or83b, amino acid sequences of their encoded proteins (including peptides or polypeptides), and related products and methods. The nucleic acids of the invention may be operatively linked to promoter sequences and transformed into host cells. Methods of production of an Or83b odorant receptor protein (e.g., by recombinant means), and derivatives and analogs thereof, are provided. Antibodies to an Or83b odorant receptor protein, and derivatives and analogs thereof, are provided. Methods for identifying molecules that bind or modulate the activity of these Or83b odorant receptor genes are provided. Molecules found to bind or modulate the activity of Or83b genes may be formulated into pest control agents by providing a carrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2010
    Assignee: SentiSearch, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin J. Lee, Thuy-Ai T. Nguyen, Brian Kloss
  • Patent number: 7601829
    Abstract: The present invention relates to insect odorant receptor genes and methods for identifying odorant receptor genes. The invention provides nucleotide sequences of insect odorant receptor genes Or83b, amino acid sequences of their encoded proteins (including peptides or polypeptides), and related products and methods. The nucleic acids of the invention may be operatively linked to promoter sequences and transformed into host cells. Methods of production of an Or83b odorant receptor protein (e.g., by recombinant means), and derivatives and analogs thereof, are provided. Antibodies to an Or83b odorant receptor protein, and derivatives and analogs thereof, are provided. Methods for identifying molecules that bind or modulate the activity of these Or83b odorant receptor genes, are provided. Molecules found to bind or modulate the activity of Or83b genes may be formulated into pest control agents by providing a carrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2009
    Assignee: SentiSearch, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin J. Lee, Thuy-Ai T. Nguyen, Brian Kloss
  • Patent number: 7550574
    Abstract: The present invention relates to insect odorant receptor genes and methods for identifying odorant receptor genes. The invention provides nucleotide sequences of insect odorant receptor genes Or83b, amino acid sequences of their encoded proteins (including peptides or polypeptides), and related products and methods. The nucleic acids of the invention may be operatively linked to promoter sequences and transformed into host cells. Methods of production of an Or83b odorant receptor protein (e.g., by recombinant means), and derivatives and analogs thereof, are provided. Antibodies to an Or83b odorant receptor protein, and derivatives and analogs thereof, are provided. Methods for identifying molecules that bind or modulate the activity of these Or83b odorant receptor genes are provided. Molecules found to bind or modulate the activity of Or83b genes may be formulated into pest control agents by providing a carrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2009
    Assignee: SentiSearch, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin J. Lee, Thuy-Ai T. Nguyen, Brian Kloss
  • Publication number: 20090098573
    Abstract: The present invention relates to insect odorant receptor genes and methods for identifying odorant receptor genes. The invention provides nucleotide sequences of insect odorant receptor genes Or83b, amino acid sequences of their encoded proteins (including peptides or polypeptides), and related products and methods. The nucleic acids of the invention may be operatively linked to promoter sequences and transformed into host cells. Methods of production of an Or83b odorant receptor protein (e.g., by recombinant means), and derivatives and analogs thereof, are provided. Antibodies to an Or83b odorant receptor protein, and derivatives and analogs thereof, are provided. Methods for identifying molecules that bind or modulate the activity of these Or83b odorant receptor genes are provided. Molecules found to bind or modulate the activity of Or83b genes may be formulated into pest control agents by providing a carrier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2008
    Publication date: April 16, 2009
    Inventors: Kevin J. Lee, Thuy-Ai T. Nguyen, Brian Kloss
  • Publication number: 20090069552
    Abstract: The present invention relates to insect odorant receptor genes and methods for identifying odorant receptor genes. The invention provides nucleotide sequences of insect odorant receptor genes Or83b, amino acid sequences of their encoded proteins (including peptides or polypeptides), and related products and methods. The nucleic acids of the invention may be operatively linked to promoter sequences and transformed into host cells. Methods of production of an Or83b odorant receptor protein (e.g., by recombinant means), and derivatives and analogs thereof, are provided. Antibodies to an Or83b odorant receptor protein, and derivatives and analogs thereof, are provided. Methods for identifying molecules that bind or modulate the activity of these Or83b odorant receptor genes, are provided. Molecules found to bind or modulate the activity of Or83b genes may be formulated into pest control agents by providing a carrier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2007
    Publication date: March 12, 2009
    Inventors: Kevin J. Lee, Thuy-Ai T. Nguyen, Brian Kloss
  • Publication number: 20080176322
    Abstract: The present invention relates to insect odorant receptor genes and methods for identifying odorant receptor genes. The invention provides nucleotide sequences of insect odorant receptor genes Or83b, amino acid sequences of their encoded proteins (including peptides or polypeptides), and related products and methods. The nucleic acids of the invention may be operatively linked to promoter sequences and transformed into host cells. Methods of production of an Or83b odorant receptor protein (e.g., by recombinant means), and derivatives and analogs thereof, are provided. Antibodies to an Or83b odorant receptor protein, and derivatives and analogs thereof, are provided. Methods for identifying molecules that bind or modulate the activity of these Or83b odorant receptor genes are provided. Molecules found to bind or modulate the activity of Or83b genes may be formulated into pest control agents by providing a carrier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2007
    Publication date: July 24, 2008
    Inventors: Kevin J. Lee, Thuy-Ai T. Nguyen, Brian Kloss
  • Patent number: 7238798
    Abstract: The present invention relates to insect odorant receptor genes and methods for identifying odorant receptor genes. The invention provides nucleotide sequences of insect odorant receptor genes Or83b, amino acid sequences of their encoded proteins (including peptides or polypeptides), and related products and methods. The nucleic acids of the invention may be operatively linked to promoter sequences and transformed into host cells. Methods of production of an Or83b odorant receptor protein (e.g., by recombinant means), and derivatives and analogs thereof, are provided. Antibodies to an Or83b odorant receptor protein, and derivatives and analogs thereof, are provided. Methods for identifying molecules that bind or modulate the activity of these Or83b odorant receptor genes are provided. Molecules found to bind or modulate the activity of Or83b genes may be formulated into pest control agents by providing a carrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2007
    Assignee: SentiSearch, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin J. Lee, Thuy-Ai T. Nguyen, Brian Kloss
  • Publication number: 20050053933
    Abstract: The present invention relates to insect odorant receptor genes and methods for identifying odorant receptor genes. The invention provides nucleotide sequences of insect odorant receptor genes Or83b, amino acid sequences of their encoded proteins (including peptides or polypeptides), and related products and methods. The nucleic acids of the invention may be operatively linked to promoter sequences and transformed into host cells. Methods of production of an Or83b odorant receptor protein (e.g., by recombinant means), and derivatives and analogs thereof, are provided. Antibodies to an Or83b odorant receptor protein, and derivatives and analogs thereof, are provided. Methods for identifying molecules that bind or modulate the activity of these Or83b odorant receptor genes are provided. Molecules found to bind or modulate the activity of Or83b genes may be formulated into pest control agents by providing a carrier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2002
    Publication date: March 10, 2005
    Inventors: Kevin Lee, Thuy-Ai Nguyen, Brian Kloss
  • Patent number: 6476188
    Abstract: The present invention discloses the identity of the first enzyme that has been demonstrated to be involved in maintaining circadian rhythms. This enzyme, the Drosophila DOUBLETIME protein is also shown to be an ortholog of human casein kinase-1&egr;. In addition, a variant of this enzyme is shown to be cause of the hamster tau mutant phenotype. Thus the present invention also relates to variants of DOUBLETIME, and their nucleic acid and amino acid sequences. The present invention further provides methods of using these variants in drug assays and diagnostics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2002
    Assignees: The Rockefeller University, Northwestern University
    Inventors: Michael W. Young, Brian Kloss, Justin Blau, Jeffrey Price, Joseph S. Takahashi, Phillip L. Lowrey
  • Patent number: 6436628
    Abstract: The present invention provides isolated nucleic acids and/or recombinant DNA molecules that encode the clock protein DOUBLETIME. The present invention further provides both isolated and/or recombinant DOUBLETIME. In addition, the present invention provides antibodies to DOUBLETIME. Methods of using the nucleic acids, proteins and antibodies of the present invention, including as therapeutics are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2002
    Assignee: The Rockefeller University
    Inventors: Michael W. Young, Brian Kloss, Justin Blau, Jeffrey Price
  • Patent number: 6057129
    Abstract: The present invention provides isolated nucleic acids and/or recombinant DNA molecules that encode the clock protein DOUBLETIME. The present invention further provides both isolated and/or recombinant DOUBLETIME. In addition, the present invention provides antibodies to DOUBLETIME. Methods of using the nucleic acids, proteins and antibodies of the present invention, including as therapeutics are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2000
    Assignee: The Rockfeller University
    Inventors: Michael W. Young, Brian Kloss, Justin Blau, Jeffrey Price