Patents by Inventor Cheryl Heiner

Cheryl Heiner 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).

  • Publication number: 20160321397
    Abstract: Computer systems, computer readable media, and computer methods for obtaining, calling, and assembling nucleic acid sequences are presented. In some aspects the invention includes the sequencing of template constructs that comprise double stranded portions in partially contiguous constructs, to provide for single molecule consensus sequence determination through one or both of sequencing sense and antisense strands in the same molecule.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2016
    Publication date: November 3, 2016
    Inventors: Kevin Travers, Geoff Otto, Stephen Turner, Cheryl Heiner, Congcong Ma
  • Publication number: 20160237485
    Abstract: Methods obtaining a single molecule consensus sequence for a single template molecule, and for obtaining a plurality of single molecule consensus sequences for a plurality of single template molecules is provided. Template molecules having two complementary regions connected with a linker are sequenced. A single read from each template molecule can be obtained, the read containing sequence information for each of the complementary regions. Single molecule consensus sequences can be determined from these reads by comparing the sequence information of the two complementary regions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2016
    Publication date: August 18, 2016
    Inventors: Kevin Travers, Geoff Otto, Stephen Turner, Cheryl Heiner, Congcong Ma
  • Patent number: 9416414
    Abstract: Methods, compositions, and systems are provided that allow for reliable sequencing of the initial sequence region of a sequence of interest. The methods of the invention allow for more reliable barcoding of subpopulations of nucleic acids to be sequenced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: Pacific Biosciences of California, Inc.
    Inventors: Tyson A. Clark, Jonas Korlach, Cheryl Heiner, Kevin Travers, Erik Miller
  • Patent number: 9404146
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for nucleic acid sequencing include template constructs that comprise double stranded portions in a partially or completely contiguous constructs, to provide for redundant sequence determination through one or both of sequencing sense and antisense strands, and iteratively sequencing the entire construct multiple times. Additional sequence components are also optionally included within such template constructs. Methods are also provided for the use and preparation of these constructs as well as sequencing compositions for their application.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2016
    Assignee: Pacific Biosciences of California, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin Travers, Geoff Otto, Stephen Turner, Cheryl Heiner, Congcong Ma
  • Publication number: 20160153038
    Abstract: Methods, compositions, and systems are provided for characterization of modified nucleic acids. In certain preferred embodiments, single molecule sequencing methods are provided for identification of modified nucleotides within nucleic acid sequences. Modifications detectable by the methods provided herein include chemically modified bases, enzymatically modified bases, abasic sites, non-natural bases, secondary structures, and agents bound to a template nucleic acid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2015
    Publication date: June 2, 2016
    Inventors: Benjamin Flusberg, Jonas Korlach, Jeffrey Wegener, Tyson A. Clark, Igor Drasko Vilfan, Andrey Kislyuk, Stephen Turner, Jon Sorenson, Kevin Travers, Cheryl Heiner, Austin B. Tomaney, Patrick Marks, Jessica Lee, Lei Jia, Dale Webster, John Lyle, Jeremiah Hanes
  • Patent number: 9274077
    Abstract: The invention relate to systems and methods for sequencing polynucleotides, as well as detecting reactions and binding events involving other biological molecules. The systems and methods may employ chamber-free devices and nanosensors to detect or characterize such reactions in high-throughput. Because the system in many embodiments is reusable, the system can be subject to more sophisticated and improved engineering, as compared to single use devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2016
    Assignee: GENAPSYS, INC.
    Inventors: Hesaam Esfandyarpour, Kosar Baghbani Parizi, Mark F. Oldham, Eric S. Nordman, Richard T. Reel, Susanne Baumhueter, Cheryl Heiner, Frank Lee
  • Patent number: 9175338
    Abstract: Methods, compositions, and systems are provided for characterization of modified nucleic acids. In certain preferred embodiments, single molecule sequencing methods are provided for identification of modified nucleotides within nucleic acid sequences. Modifications detectable by the methods provided herein include chemically modified bases, enzymatically modified bases, abasic sites, non-natural bases, secondary structures, and agents bound to a template nucleic acid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2015
    Assignee: Pacific Biosciences of California, Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin Flusberg, Jonas Korlach, Jeffrey Wegener, Tyson A. Clark, Igor Vilfan, Andrey Kislyuk, Stephen Turner, Jon Sorenson, Kevin Travers, Cheryl Heiner, Austin B. Tomaney, Patrick Marks, Jessica Lee, Lei Jia, Dale Webster, John Lyle, Jeremiah Hanes, Joseph Puglisi
  • Publication number: 20150159196
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for nucleic acid sequencing include template constructs that comprise double stranded portions in a partially or completely contiguous constructs, to provide for redundant sequence determination through one or both of sequencing sense and antisense strands, and iteratively sequencing the entire construct multiple times. Additional sequence components are also optionally included within such template constructs. Methods are also provided for the use and preparation of these constructs as well as sequencing compositions for their application.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2014
    Publication date: June 11, 2015
    Inventors: Kevin Travers, Geoff Otto, Stephen Turner, Cheryl Heiner, Congcong Ma
  • Publication number: 20150118685
    Abstract: Methods, compositions, and systems are provided that allow for reliable sequencing of the initial sequence region of a sequence of interest. The methods of the invention allow for more reliable barcoding of subpopulations of nucleic acids to be sequenced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2014
    Publication date: April 30, 2015
    Inventors: Tyson A. Clark, Jonas Korlach, Cheryl Heiner, Kevin Travers, Erik Miller
  • Publication number: 20140235457
    Abstract: The invention relate to systems and methods for sequencing polynucleotides, as well as detecting reactions and binding events involving other biological molecules. The systems and methods may employ chamber-free devices and nanosensors to detect or characterize such reactions in high-throughput. Because the system in many embodiments is reusable, the system can be subject to more sophisticated and improved engineering, as compared to single use devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2012
    Publication date: August 21, 2014
    Applicant: GENAPSYS, INC.
    Inventors: Hesaam Esfandyarpour, Kosar Baghbani Parazi, Mark F. Oldham, Eric S. Nordman, Richard T. Reel, Susanne Baumhueter, Cheryl Heiner, Frank Lee
  • Publication number: 20140057339
    Abstract: The invention relate to systems and methods for sequencing polynucleotides, as well as detecting reactions and binding events involving other biological molecules. The systems and methods may employ chamber-free devices and nanosensors to detect or characterize such reactions in high-throughput. Because the system in many embodiments is reusable, the system can be subject to more sophisticated and improved engineering, as compared to single use devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: February 27, 2014
    Applicant: GENAPSYS INC.
    Inventors: Hesaam Esfandyarpour, Kosar Baghbani Parazi, Mark F. Oldham, Eric S. Nordman, Richard T. Reel, Susanne Baumhueter, Cheryl Heiner, Frank Lee
  • Publication number: 20130309678
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for nucleic acid sequencing include template constructs that comprise double stranded portions in a partially or completely contiguous constructs, to provide for redundant sequence determination through one or both of sequencing sense and antisense strands, and iteratively sequencing the entire construct multiple times. Additional sequence components are also optionally included within such template constructs. Methods are also provided for the use and preparation of these constructs as well as sequencing compositions for their application.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2013
    Publication date: November 21, 2013
    Applicant: Pacific Biosciences of California, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin Travers, Geoff Otto, Stephen Turner, Cheryl Heiner, Congcong Ma
  • Patent number: 8535886
    Abstract: Provided are methods and compositions for the production of linear single-stranded nucleic acids, which can be used as templates in high-throughput sequencing systems. Also provided are methods and compositions for the production of closed single-stranded nucleic acid loops, which can be used as templates in high-throughput sequencing systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2013
    Assignee: Pacific Biosciences of California, Inc.
    Inventors: Pranav Patel, Keith Bjornson, Kevin Travers, Cheryl Heiner
  • Patent number: 8455193
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for nucleic acid sequencing include template constructs that comprise double stranded portions in a partially or completely contiguous constructs, to provide for redundant sequence determination through one or both of sequencing sense and antisense strands, and iteratively sequencing the entire construct multiple times. Additional sequence components are also optionally included within such template constructs. Methods are also provided for the use and preparation of these constructs as well as sequencing compositions for their application.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2013
    Assignee: Pacific Biosciences of California, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin Travers, Geoff Otto, Stephen Turner, Cheryl Heiner, Congcong Ma
  • Publication number: 20120309650
    Abstract: Provided are methods and compositions for the production of linear single-stranded nucleic acids, which can be used as templates in high-throughput sequencing systems. Also provided are methods and compositions for the production of closed single-stranded nucleic acid loops, which can be used as templates in high-throughput sequencing systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2012
    Publication date: December 6, 2012
    Applicant: Pacific Biosciences of California, Inc.
    Inventors: Pranav Patel, Keith Bjornson, Kevin Travers, Cheryl Heiner
  • Publication number: 20120289408
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for nucleic acid sequencing include template constructs that comprise double stranded portions in a partially or completely contiguous constructs, to provide for redundant sequence determination through one or both of sequencing sense and antisense strands, and iteratively sequencing the entire construct multiple times. Additional sequence components are also optionally included within such template constructs. Methods are also provided for the use and preparation of these constructs as well as sequencing compositions for their application.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2012
    Publication date: November 15, 2012
    Applicant: Pacific Biosciences of California, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin Travers, Geoff Otto, Stephen Turner, Cheryl Heiner, Congcong Ma
  • Patent number: 8309330
    Abstract: Methods, substrates, and systems for diagnostic sequencing are provided. Small circles of nucleic acids from about 10 bases to about 200 bases can be sequenced, for example using template dependent sequencing by synthesis. The use of small circles of nucleic acids allows for repeated sequencing of the same portions of the nucleic acid, providing for higher accuracy sequence determinations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2012
    Assignee: Pacific Biosciences of California, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin Travers, Geoff Otto, Stephen Turner, Cheryl Heiner, Congcong Ma
  • Patent number: 8268558
    Abstract: The present teachings relate, among other things, to polynucleotide sequencing, fragment analysis and sample/lane tracking, and to polynucleotide sequencers and analyzers that employ optical detection techniques. Embodiments of the present teachings are described which include, for example, the addition of a calibration standard to a sequencing reaction. Information such as peak spacing and peak shape can be extracted from the standard.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2012
    Assignee: Applied Biosystems, LLC
    Inventors: Timothy Hunkapiller, Cheryl Heiner, Curtis Gehman, James Labrenz, Shiaw-Min Chen
  • Patent number: 8236499
    Abstract: Provided are methods and compositions for the production of linear single-stranded nucleic acids, which can be used as templates in high-throughput sequencing systems. Also provided are methods and compositions for the production of closed single-stranded nucleic acid loops, which can be used as templates in high-throughput sequencing systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2012
    Assignee: Pacific Biosciences of California, Inc.
    Inventors: Pranav Patel, Keith Bjornson, Kevin Travers, Cheryl Heiner
  • Patent number: 8153375
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for nucleic acid sequencing include template constructs that comprise double stranded portions in a partially or completely contiguous constructs, to provide for redundant sequence determination through one or both of sequencing sense and antisense strands, and iteratively sequencing the entire construct multiple times. Additional sequence components are also optionally included within such template constructs. Methods are also provided for the use and preparation of these constructs as well as sequencing compositions for their application.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2012
    Assignee: Pacific Biosciences of California, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin Travers, Geoff Otto, Stephen Turner, Cheryl Heiner, Congcong Ma