Patents by Inventor Christopher T. Hanna

Christopher T. Hanna 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: 8361806
    Abstract: The invention provides, inter alia, methods, devices and reagents for the preparation of native and non-denatured biomolecules using solid-phase extraction channels. The invention is particularly suited for the purification, concentration and/or analysis of protein analytes. The invention further provides, inter alia, methods, devices and reagents for the purification, concentration and/or analysis of multi-protein complexes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2013
    Assignee: PhyNexus, Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas T. Gjerde, Christopher T. Hanna
  • Patent number: 7879621
    Abstract: The invention provides, inter alia, methods, devices and reagents for the preparation of native and non-denatured biomolecules using solid-phase extraction channels. The invention is particularly suited for the purification, concentration and/or analysis of protein analytes. The invention further provides, inter alia, methods, devices and reagents for the purification, concentration and/or analysis of multi-protein complexes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2011
    Assignee: PhyNexus, Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas T. Gjerde, Christopher T. Hanna
  • Patent number: 7667010
    Abstract: The invention provides, inter alia, methods of extracting an analyte from a solution comprising the steps of: passing a solution containing an analyte through an extraction channel having a solid phase extraction surface, whereby analyte adsorbs to the extraction surface of said extraction channel; purging bulk liquid from said extraction channel; and eluting the analyte by passing a desorption solvent through the channel. The invention further provides reagents, columns and instrumentation related to this and other methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2010
    Assignee: PhyNexus, Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas T. Gierde, Christopher T. Hanna
  • Publication number: 20090081084
    Abstract: The invention provides extraction columns for the purification of an analyte (e.g., a biological macromolecule, such as a peptide, protein or nucleic acid) from a sample solution, as well as methods for making and using such columns. The invention is characterized by the use of low dead volume columns, which is achieved in part by the use of low pore volume frits (e.g., membrane screens) to contain a bed of extraction media in the column. Low dead volume facilitates the elution of the captured analyte into a very small volume of desorption solution, allowing for the preparation of low volume samples containing relatively high concentrations of analyte.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2008
    Publication date: March 26, 2009
    Inventors: Douglas T. Gjerde, Christopher T. Hanna
  • Patent number: 7482169
    Abstract: The invention provides extraction columns for the purification of an analyte (e.g., a biological macromolecule, such as a peptide, protein or nucleic acid) from a sample solution, as well as methods for making and using such columns. The invention is characterized by the use of low dead volume columns, which is achieved in part by the use of low pore volume frits (e.g., membrane screens) to contain a bed of extraction media in the column. Low dead volume facilitates the elution of the captured analyte into a very small volume of desorption solution, allowing for the preparation of low volume samples containing relatively high concentrations of analyte.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2009
    Assignee: PhyNexus, Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas T. Gjerde, Christopher T. Hanna
  • Patent number: 7122640
    Abstract: The invention provides, inter alia, methods of extracting an analyte from a solution comprising the steps of: passing a solution containing an analyte through an extraction channel having a solid phase extraction surface, whereby analyte adsorbs to the extraction surface of said extraction channel; purging bulk liquid from said extraction channel; and eluting the analyte by passing a desorption solvent through the channel. The invention further provides reagents, columns and instrumentation related to this and other methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2006
    Assignee: PhyNexus, Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas T. Gjerde, Christopher T. Hanna
  • Publication number: 20040241721
    Abstract: The invention provides, inter alia, methods of extracting an analyte from a solution comprising the steps of: passing a solution containing an analyte through an extraction channel having a solid phase extraction surface, whereby analyte adsorbs to the extraction surface of said extraction channel; and eluting the analyte by passing a small volume of desorption solvent through the channel. The invention also provides, inter alia, methods of extracting an analyte from a solution comprising the steps of: passing a solution containing an analyte through an extraction channel having a solid phase extraction surface, whereby analyte adsorbs to the extraction surface of said extraction channel; eluting the analyte by passing a desorption solvent through the channel; and collecting the eluted analyte, wherein a small volume of eluant is collected.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2004
    Publication date: December 2, 2004
    Inventors: Douglas T. Gjerde, Christopher T. Hanna
  • Publication number: 20040223880
    Abstract: The invention provides, inter alia, methods, devices and reagents for the preparation of native and non-denatured biomolecules using solid-phase extraction channels. The invention is particularly suited for the purification, concentration and/or analysis of protein analytes. The invention further provides, inter alia, methods, devices and reagents for the purification, concentration and/or analysis of multi-protein complexes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2003
    Publication date: November 11, 2004
    Inventors: Douglas T. Gjerde, Christopher T. Hanna
  • Publication number: 20040224425
    Abstract: A fused silica extraction capillary is provided having an internal solid phase extraction surface that binds an analyte, wherein at least some portion of the capillary is coiled at a bend radius of less than 3 cms. Also provided are methods for making and using the capillary and devices incorporating the capillary. The methods and devices are particularly useful in connection with biomoecule analytes, such as proteins and polynucleotides.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2003
    Publication date: November 11, 2004
    Inventors: Douglas T. Gjerde, Christopher T. Hanna
  • Publication number: 20040224329
    Abstract: The subject invention provides extraction capillaries, wherein a substantial portion of the channel is coated with a 3-dimensional solid phase extraction surface that binds an analyte. In some embodiments the extraction matrix comprises a polymer backbone with an extraction agent bound thereto. Analytes of particular relevance include biomolecules, such as proteins, polynucleotides, lipids and polysaccharides. The invention further provides devices comprising the extraction capillaries, reagents for use in conjunction with the capillaries and devices, and methods for the production and use of the capillaries and devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2004
    Publication date: November 11, 2004
    Inventors: Douglas T. Gjerde, Christopher T. Hanna, Liem Nguyen, Leon S. Yengoyan
  • Publication number: 20040224362
    Abstract: The invention provides, inter alia, methods of extracting an analyte from a solution comprising the steps of: passing a solution containing an analyte through an extraction channel having a solid phase extraction surface, whereby analyte adsorbs to the extraction surface of said extraction channel; purging bulk liquid from said extraction channel; and eluting the analyte by passing a desorption solvent through the channel. The invention further provides reagents, columns and instrumentation related to this and other methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2004
    Publication date: November 11, 2004
    Inventors: Douglas T. Gjerde, Christopher T. Hanna
  • Publication number: 20040142488
    Abstract: The invention provides extraction columns for the purification of an analyte (e.g., a biological macromolecule, such as a peptide, protein or nucleic acid) from a sample solution, as well as methods for making and using such columns. The columns typically include a bed of extraction media positioned in the column between two frits. In some embodiments, the extraction columns employ modified pipette tips as column bodies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2004
    Publication date: July 22, 2004
    Inventors: Douglas T. Gierde, Christopher T. Hanna
  • Publication number: 20040072375
    Abstract: The invention provides extraction columns for the purification of an analyte (e.g., a biological macromolecule, such as a peptide, protein or nucleic acid) from a sample solution, as well as methods for making and using such columns. The invention is characterized by the use of low dead volume columns, which is achieved in part by the use of low pore volume frits (e.g., membrane screens) to contain a bed of extraction media in the column. Low dead volume facilitates the elution of the captured analyte into a very small volume of desorption solution, allowing for the preparation of low volume samples containing relatively high concentrations of analyte.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2003
    Publication date: April 15, 2004
    Inventors: Douglas T. Gjerde, Christopher T. Hanna
  • Publication number: 20020153312
    Abstract: A Matched Ion Polynucleotide Chromatography method and system for size-based segregation of a mixture of RNA molecules. The method includes applying the mixture to a reverse phase column containing polymeric beads and eluting, preferably under denaturing conditions, the RNA molecules with a mobile phase which includes counterion reagent and an organic component. The method can be used in segregating RNA molecules having lengths in the range of about 100 to 20,000 nucleotides. Improved segregation is obtained using a chromatography column having an ID greater than about 5 mm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2002
    Publication date: October 24, 2002
    Inventors: Douglas T. Gjerde, David P. Hornby, Christopher T. Hanna, Alexander I. Kuklin