Patents by Inventor Daniel Mytelka

Daniel Mytelka 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).

  • Methods for the elimination of DNA sequencing artifacts
    Publication number: 20010051363
    Abstract: The present invention relates to improvements in methods of DNA sequencing. In particular, the invention relates to the elimination of stops or pauses in chain termination methods of DNA sequencing by the addition of nitrogen-containing organic compounds such as betaine, trimethylamine N-oxide and dimethylglycine. The invention also provides for DNA sequencing kits containing these compounds. The invention also provides for improvements in other laboratory procedures using DNA polymerases, such as polymerase chain reaction (PCR).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2001
    Publication date: December 13, 2001
    Inventors: Michael Chamberlin, Daniel Mytelka
  • Methods for the elimination of DNA sequencing artifacts
    Patent number: 6270962
    Abstract: The present invention relates to improvements in methods of DNA sequencing. In particular, the invention relates to the elimination of stops or pauses in chain termination methods of DNA sequencing by the addition of nitrogen-containing organic compounds such as betaine, trimethylamine N-oxide and dimethylglycine. The invention also provides for DNA sequencing kits containing these compounds. The invention also provides for improvements in other laboratory procedures using DNA polymerases, such as polymerase chain reaction (PCR).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2001
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Michael Chamberlin, Daniel Mytelka