Patents by Inventor Charles Connell

Charles Connell 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: 8969090
    Abstract: In some embodiments, an analyte detection system is provided that includes a nanochannel, an electrode arrangement, and a plurality of nanoFET devices disposed in the nanochannel. A plurality of nucleic acid base detection components can be used that include a plurality of nanopores, a plurality of nanochannels, a plurality of hybridization probes, combinations thereof, and the like. According to other embodiments of the present teachings, different coded molecules are hybridized to a target DNA molecule and used to detect the presence of various sequences along the target molecule. A kit including mixtures of coded molecules is also provided. In some embodiments, devices including nanochannels, nanopores, and the like, are used for manipulating movement of DNA molecules, for example, in preparation for a DNA sequencing detection. Nanopore structures and methods of making the same are also provided as are methods of nucleic acid sequencing using the nanopore structures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Assignee: Life Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Hongye Sun, Eric S. Nordman, Mark F. Oldham, John R. O'Neill, Charles Connell, Umberto Ulmanella, Aldrich N. K. Lau, Theofilos Kotseroglou, Kenneth J. Livak
  • Publication number: 20110236984
    Abstract: In some embodiments, an analyte detection system is provided that includes a nanochannel, an electrode arrangement, and a plurality of nanoFET devices disposed in the nanochannel. A plurality of nucleic acid base detection components can be used that include a plurality of nanopores, a plurality of nanochannels, a plurality of hybridization probes, combinations thereof, and the like. According to other embodiments of the present teachings, different coded molecules are hybridized to a target DNA molecule and used to detect the presence of various sequences along the target molecule. A kit including mixtures of coded molecules is also provided. In some embodiments, devices including nanochannels, nanopores, and the like, are used for manipulating movement of DNA molecules, for example, in preparation for a DNA sequencing detection. Nanopore structures and methods of making the same are also provided as are methods of nucleic acid sequencing using the nanopore structures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2011
    Publication date: September 29, 2011
    Applicant: LIFE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Hongye Sun, Eric S. Nordman, Mark F. Oldham, John R. O'Neill, Charles Connell, Umberto Ulmanella, Aldrich N.K. Lau, Theofilos Kotseroglou, Kenneth J. Livak
  • Publication number: 20070249001
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to the detection of analytes, particularly biomolecules in samples. The invention also relates to compositions, methods, and kits for detecting the presence of analytes, typically in multiplex detection formats. The invention also relates to methods for determining the presence of at least one analyte in a sample, the methods employing employ single molecule detection techniques to individually detect at least one molecular complex or at least part of a molecular complex.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2007
    Publication date: October 25, 2007
    Applicant: Applera Corporation
    Inventors: Timothy Woudenberg, Dar Bahatt, Muhammad Sharaf, Timothy Liu, Serguei Ermakov, Charles Connell, Jens Hyldig-Nielsen
  • Publication number: 20060063734
    Abstract: Long wavelength, narrow emission bandwidth fluorecein dyes are provided for detecting spacially overlapping target substances. The dyes comprise 4,7-dichlorofluoresceins, and particularly 2?,4?,5?,7?-tetrachloro-4,7-dichloro-5- (and 6-)carboxyfluoresceins. Methods and kits for using the dyes in DNA analysis are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2005
    Publication date: March 23, 2006
    Applicant: Applera Corporation
    Inventors: Steven Menchen, Linda Lee, Charles Connell, N. Hershey, Vergine Chakerian, Sam Woo, Steven Fung
  • Publication number: 20050208543
    Abstract: Beads coded with phosphor particles and methods of making and using them are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2005
    Publication date: September 22, 2005
    Inventors: Charles Vann, Charles Connell, Aldrich Lau, Meng Taing, Steven Menchen
  • Publication number: 20050084870
    Abstract: Long wavelength, narrow emission bandwidth fluorescein dyes are provided for detecting specially overlapping target substances. The dyes comprise 4,7-dichlorofluorescein, and particularly 2?, 4?,5?,7?-tetrachloro-4,7-dichloro-5-(and 5-) carboxyfluoresceins. Methods and kits for using the dyes in DNA analysis are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2003
    Publication date: April 21, 2005
    Applicant: Applera Corporation
    Inventors: Steven Menchen, Linda Lee, Charles Connell, N. Hershey, Vergine Chakerian, Sam Woo, Steven Fung
  • Publication number: 20050074774
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to the detection of analytes, particularly biomolecules in samples. The invention also relates to compositions, methods, and kits for detecting the presence of analytes, typically in multiplex detection formats. The invention also relates to methods for determining the presence of at least one analyte in a sample, the methods employing employ single molecule detection techniques to individually detect at least one molecular complex or at least part of a molecular complex.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2003
    Publication date: April 7, 2005
    Applicant: Applera Corporation
    Inventors: Timothy Woudenberg, Dar Bahatt, Muhammad Sharaf, Timothy Liu, Serguei Ermakov, Charles Connell, Jens Hyldig-Nielsen
  • Publication number: 20050069895
    Abstract: The teachings herein generally relates to probes comprising fabricated coded molecular tags for detecting analytes. The teachings also relate to compositions, methods, and kits for fabricating coded molecular tags comprising a multiplicity or reporter groups in an ordered pattern.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2003
    Publication date: March 31, 2005
    Applicant: Applera Corporation
    Inventors: Timothy Woudenberg, Dar Bahatt, Muhammad Sharaf, Timothy Liu, Serguei Ermakov, Charles Connell, Jens Hyldig-Nielsen, Benjamin Schroeder, Paolo Vatta
  • Publication number: 20050048498
    Abstract: The present teachings generally relate to probes and probes sets for detecting analytes. The teachings also relates to compositions, methods, and kits for assembling probes comprising at least one coded molecular tag.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2003
    Publication date: March 3, 2005
    Applicant: Applera Corporation
    Inventors: Timothy Woudenberg, Dar Bahatt, Muhammad Sharaf, Timothy Liu, Serguei Ermakov, Charles Connell