Patents by Inventor Chad Zimprich

Chad Zimprich 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: 11028424
    Abstract: A mutant hydrolase optionally fused to a protein of interest is provided. The mutant hydrolase is capable of forming a bond with a substrate for the corresponding nonmutant (wild-type) hydrolase which is more stable than the bond formed between the wild-type hydrolase and the substrate. Substrates for hydrolases comprising one or more functional groups are also provided, as well as methods of using the mutant hydrolase and the substrates of the invention. Also provided is a fusion protein capable of forming a stable bond with a substrate and cells which express the fusion protein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2021
    Assignee: Promega Corporation
    Inventors: Keith V. Wood, Georgyi V. Los, Robert F. Bulleit, Dieter Klaubert, Mark McDougall, Chad Zimprich
  • Patent number: 10604745
    Abstract: A mutant hydrolase optionally fused to a protein of interest is provided. The mutant hydrolase is capable of forming a bond with a substrate for the corresponding nonmutant (wild-type) hydrolase which is more stable than the bond formed between the wild-type hydrolase and the substrate and has at least two amino acid substitutions relative to the wild-type hydrolase. Substrates for hydrolases comprising one or more functional groups are also provided, as well as methods of using the mutant hydrolase and the substrates of the invention. Also provided is a fusion protein capable of forming a stable bond with a substrate and cells which express the fusion protein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2020
    Assignee: Promega Corporation
    Inventors: Aldis Darzins, Lance Encell, Tonny Johnson, Dieter Klaubert, Georgyi V. Los, Mark McDougall, Keith V. Wood, Monika G. Wood, Chad Zimprich
  • Publication number: 20200063110
    Abstract: Thienopyrrole compounds that may inhibit Oplophorus-derived luciferases are disclosed, as well as compositions and kits comprising the thienopyrrole compounds, and methods of using the thienopyrrole compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2019
    Publication date: February 27, 2020
    Inventors: Sarah Duellman, Matthew B. Robers, Joel R. Walker, Wenhui Zhou, Chad Zimprich
  • Patent number: 10513694
    Abstract: Thienopyrrole compounds that may inhibit Oplophorus-derived luciferases are disclosed, as well as compositions and kits comprising the thienopyrrole compounds, and methods of using the thienopyrrole compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2019
    Assignee: PROMEGA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Sarah Duellman, Matthew B. Robers, Joel R. Walker, Wenhui Zhou, Chad Zimprich
  • Publication number: 20190218592
    Abstract: A mutant hydrolase optionally fused to a protein of interest is provided. The mutant hydrolase is capable of forming a bond with a substrate for the corresponding nonmutant (wild-type) hydrolase which is more stable than the bond formed between the wild-type hydrolase and the substrate. Substrates for hydrolases comprising one or more functional groups are also provided, as well as methods of using the mutant hydrolase and the substrates of the invention. Also provided is a fusion protein capable of forming a stable bond with a substrate and cells which express the fusion protein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2019
    Publication date: July 18, 2019
    Inventors: Keith V. Wood, Georgyi V. Los, Robert F. Bulleit, Dieter Klaubert, Mark McDougall, Chad Zimprich
  • Patent number: 10240184
    Abstract: A mutant hydrolase optionally fused to a protein of interest is provided. The mutant hydrolase is capable of forming a bond with a substrate for the corresponding nonmutant (wild-type) hydrolase which is more stable than the bond formed between the wild-type hydrolase and the substrate. Substrates for hydrolases comprising one or more functional groups are also provided, as well as methods of using the mutant hydrolase and the substrates of the invention. Also provided is a fusion protein capable of forming a stable bond with a substrate and cells which express the fusion protein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2019
    Assignee: Promega Corporation
    Inventors: Keith V. Wood, Georgyi V. Los, Robert F. Bulleit, Dieter Klaubert, Mark McDougall, Chad Zimprich
  • Publication number: 20190085305
    Abstract: A mutant hydrolase optionally fused to a protein of interest is provided. The mutant hydrolase is capable of forming a bond with a substrate for the corresponding nonmutant (wild-type) hydrolase which is more stable than the bond formed between the wild-type hydrolase and the substrate and has at least two amino acid substitutions relative to the wild-type hydrolase. Substrates for hydrolases comprising one or more functional groups are also provided, as well as methods of using the mutant hydrolase and the substrates of the invention. Also provided is a fusion protein capable of forming a stable bond with a substrate and cells which express the fusion protein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2018
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Inventors: Aldis Darzins, Lance Encell, Tonny Johnson, Dieter Klaubert, Georgyi V. Los, Mark McDougall, Keith V. Wood, Monika G. Wood, Chad Zimprich
  • Patent number: 10101332
    Abstract: A mutant hydrolase optionally fused to a protein of interest is provided. The mutant hydrolase is capable of forming a bond with a substrate for the corresponding nonmutant (wild-type) hydrolase which is more stable than the bond formed between the wild-type hydrolase and the substrate and has at least two amino acid substitutions relative to the wild-type hydrolase. Substrates for hydrolases comprising one or more functional groups are also provided, as well as methods of using the mutant hydrolase and the substrates of the invention. Also provided is a fusion protein capable of forming a stable bond with a substrate and cells which express the fusion protein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2018
    Assignee: Promega Corporation
    Inventors: Aldis Darzins, Lance P. Encell, Dieter Klaubert, Georgyi V. Los, Mark McDougall, Keith V. Wood, Monika G. Wood, Chad Zimprich
  • Patent number: 9702824
    Abstract: Provided herein are fluorescent sensor agents, and methods of use and manufacture thereof. In particular, sensor agents are provided that exhibit a detectable change in fluorescence (e.g., fluorescence intensity) upon alteration of the pH of the surrounding environment (e.g., upon moving from one pH environment to another).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2017
    Assignee: PROMEGA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Mei Cong, Cesear Corona, Mark G. McDougall, Chad Zimprich
  • Publication number: 20170097356
    Abstract: A mutant hydrolase optionally fused to a protein of interest is provided. The mutant hydrolase is capable of forming a bond with a substrate for the corresponding nonmutant (wild-type) hydrolase which is more stable than the bond formed between the wild-type hydrolase and the substrate and has at least two amino acid substitutions relative to the wild-type hydrolase. Substrates for hydrolases comprising one or more functional groups are also provided, as well as methods of using the mutant hydrolase and the substrates of the invention. Also provided is a fusion protein capable of forming a stable bond with a substrate and cells which express the fusion protein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2016
    Publication date: April 6, 2017
    Inventors: Aldis Darzins, Lance P. Encell, Dieter Klaubert, Georgyi V. Los, Mark McDougall, Keith V. Wood, Monika G. Wood, Chad Zimprich
  • Publication number: 20170088877
    Abstract: A mutant hydrolase optionally fused to a protein of interest is provided. The mutant hydrolase is capable of forming a bond with a substrate for the corresponding nonmutant (wild-type) hydrolase which is more stable than the bond formed between the wild-type hydrolase and the substrate. Substrates for hydrolases comprising one or more functional groups are also provided, as well as methods of using the mutant hydrolase and the substrates of the invention. Also provided is a fusion protein capable of forming a stable bond with a substrate and cells which express the fusion protein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2016
    Publication date: March 30, 2017
    Inventors: Keith V. Wood, Georgyi V. Los, Robert F. Bulleit, Dieter Klaubert, Mark McDougall, Chad Zimprich
  • Patent number: 9540402
    Abstract: A mutant hydrolase optionally fused to a protein of interest is provided. The mutant hydrolase is capable of forming a bond with a substrate for the corresponding nonmutant (wild-type) hydrolase which is more stable than the bond formed between the wild-type hydrolase and the substrate. Substrates for hydrolases comprising one or more functional groups are also provided, as well as • methods of using the mutant hydrolase and the substrates of the invention. Also provided is a fusion protein capable of forming a stable bond with a substrate and cells which express the fusion protein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2017
    Assignee: PROMEGA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Keith V. Wood, Georgyi V. Los, Robert F. Bulleit, Dieter Klaubert, Mark McDougall, Chad Zimprich
  • Publication number: 20160376568
    Abstract: Thienopyrrole compounds that may inhibit Oplophorus-derived luciferases are disclosed, as well as compositions and kits comprising the thienopyrrole compounds, and methods of using the thienopyrrole compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2016
    Publication date: December 29, 2016
    Inventors: Sarah Duellman, Matthew B. Robers, Joel R. Walker, Wenhui Zhou, Chad Zimprich
  • Patent number: 9416353
    Abstract: A mutant hydrolase optionally fused to a protein of interest is provided. The mutant hydrolase is capable of forming a bond with a substrate for the corresponding nonmutant (wild-type) hydrolase which is more stable than the bond formed between the wild-type hydrolase and the substrate and has at least two amino acid substitutions relative to the wild-type hydrolase. Substrates for hydrolases comprising one or more functional groups are also provided, as well as methods of using the mutant hydrolase and the substrates of the invention. Also provided is a fusion protein capable of forming a stable bond with a substrate and cells which express the fusion protein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: PROMEGA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Aldis Darzins, Lance P. Encell, Dieter Klaubert, Georgyi V. Los, Mark McDougall, Keith V. Wood, Monika G. Wood, Chad Zimprich
  • Publication number: 20160031911
    Abstract: A mutant hydrolase optionally fused to a protein of interest is provided. The mutant hydrolase is capable of forming a bond with a substrate for the corresponding nonmutant (wild-type) hydrolase which is more stable than the bond formed between the wild-type hydrolase and the substrate. Substrates for hydrolases comprising one or more functional groups are also provided, as well as methods of using the mutant hydrolase and the substrates of the invention. Also provided is a fusion protein capable of forming a stable bond with a substrate and cells which express the fusion protein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2014
    Publication date: February 4, 2016
    Inventors: Keith V. Wood, Georgyi V. Los, Robert F. Bulleit, Dieter Klaubert, Mark McDougall, Chad Zimprich
  • Publication number: 20150140587
    Abstract: A mutant hydrolase optionally fused to a protein of interest is provided. The mutant hydrolase is capable of forming a bond with a substrate for the corresponding nonmutant (wild-type) hydrolase which is more stable than the bond formed between the wild-type hydrolase and the substrate and has at least two amino acid substitutions relative to the wild-type hydrolase. Substrates for hydrolases comprising one or more functional groups are also provided, as well as methods of using the mutant hydrolase and the substrates of the invention. Also provided is a fusion protein capable of forming a stable bond with a substrate and cells which express the fusion protein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2014
    Publication date: May 21, 2015
    Inventors: Aldis Darzins, Lance Encell, Tonny Johnson, Dieter Klaubert, Georgyi V. Los, Mark McDougall, Keith V. Wood, Monika G. Wood, Chad Zimprich
  • Publication number: 20150125924
    Abstract: A mutant hydrolase optionally fused to a protein of interest is provided. The mutant hydrolase is capable of forming a bond with a substrate for the corresponding nonmutant (wild-type) hydrolase which is more stable than the bond formed between the wild-type hydrolase and the substrate and has at least two amino acid substitutions relative to the wild-type hydrolase. Substrates for hydrolases comprising one or more functional groups are also provided, as well as methods of using the mutant hydrolase and the substrates of the invention. Also provided is a fusion protein capable of forming a stable bond with a substrate and cells which express the fusion protein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2014
    Publication date: May 7, 2015
    Inventors: Aldis Darzins, Lance P. Encell, Dieter Klaubert, Georgyi V. Los, Mark McDougall, Keith V. Wood, Monika G. Wood, Chad Zimprich
  • Publication number: 20150044776
    Abstract: Provided herein are fluorescent sensor agents, and methods of use and manufacture thereof. In particular, sensor agents are provided that exhibit a detectable change in fluorescence (e.g., fluorescence intensity) upon alteration of the pH of the surrounding environment (e.g., upon moving from one pH environment to another).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2013
    Publication date: February 12, 2015
    Applicant: PROMEGA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Mei Cong, Cesear Corona, Mark G. McDougall, Chad Zimprich
  • Patent number: 8921620
    Abstract: A mutant hydrolase optionally fused to a protein of interest is provided. The mutant hydrolase is capable of forming a bond with a substrate for the corresponding nonmutant (wild-type) hydrolase which is more stable than the bond formed between the wild-type hydrolase and the substrate. Substrates for hydrolases comprising one or more functional groups are also provided, as well as methods of using the mutant hydrolase and the substrates of the invention. Also provided is a fusion protein capable of forming a stable bond with a substrate and cells which express the fusion protein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Assignee: Promega Corporation
    Inventors: Keith V. Wood, Dieter Klaubert, Georgyi V. Los, Robert F. Bulleit, Mark McDougall, Chad Zimprich
  • Patent number: 8895787
    Abstract: A mutant hydrolase optionally fused to a protein of interest is provided. The mutant hydrolase is capable of forming a bond with a substrate for the corresponding nonmutant (wild-type) hydrolase which is more stable than the bond formed between the wild-type hydrolase and the substrate. Substrates for hydrolases comprising one or more functional groups are also provided, as well as methods of using the mutant hydrolase and the substrates of the invention. Also provided is a fusion protein capable of forming a stable bond with a substrate and cells which express the fusion protein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2014
    Assignee: Promega Corporation
    Inventors: Keith V. Wood, Georgyi V. Los, Robert F. Bulleit, Dieter Klaubert, Mark McDougall, Chad Zimprich