Patents by Inventor Coleen R. Hacker

Coleen R. Hacker 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).

  • Liver related disease compositions and methods
    Publication number: 20040241657
    Abstract: Composition and methods for use in the therapeutic and preventative treatment, study, diagnosis and prognosis of liver related disease, inflammatory disease and related conditions are disclosed. Also provided are kits and reagents for prognosis and diagnosis of liver related disease, inflammatory disease and related conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2003
    Publication date: December 2, 2004
    Applicant: Perlegen Sciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Nila Patil, David R. Cox, Coleen R. Hacker, David Hinds, David Kershenobich, Naiping Shen
  • Methods for amplification of nucleic acids
    Patent number: 6740510
    Abstract: The presently claimed invention provides methods for amplifying a DNA target sequence. One embodiment of the present invention provides robust methods for amplification of target sequences. In a first aspect of the invention, a method for designing primer pairs for the amplification reaction is provided. In a further aspect of the invention, reagents and cycling parameters for the amplification reaction are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2004
    Assignee: Perlegen Sciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Curtis R. Kautzer, Nila Patil, Coleen R. Hacker, David P. McDonough