Patents by Inventor Ellen May

Ellen May 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: 12048710
    Abstract: The present invention provides modified cycloalkyne compounds; and method of use of such compounds in modifying biomolecules. The present invention features a cycloaddition reaction that can be carried out under physiological conditions. In general, the invention involves reacting a modified cycloalkyne with an azide moiety on a target biomolecule, generating a covalently modified biomolecule. The selectivity of the reaction and its compatibility with aqueous environments provide for its application in vivo (e.g., on the cell surface or intracellularly) and in vitro (e.g., synthesis of peptides and other polymers, production of modified (e.g., labeled) amino acids).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2024
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Carolyn Ruth Bertozzi, Nicholas J. Agard, Jennifer A. Prescher, Jeremy Michael Baskin, Ellen May Sletten
  • Publication number: 20220202837
    Abstract: The present invention provides modified cycloalkyne compounds; and method of use of such compounds in modifying biomolecules. The present invention features a cycloaddition reaction that can be carried out under physiological conditions. In general, the invention involves reacting a modified cycloalkyne with an azide moiety on a target biomolecule, generating a covalently modified biomolecule. The selectivity of the reaction and its compatibility with aqueous environments provide for its application in vivo (e.g., on the cell surface or intracellularly) and in vitro (e.g., synthesis of peptides and other polymers, production of modified (e.g., labeled) amino acids).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2022
    Publication date: June 30, 2022
    Inventors: Carolyn Ruth Bertozzi, Nicholas J. Agard, Jennifer A. Prescher, Jeremy Michael Baskin, Ellen May Sletten
  • Patent number: 11278554
    Abstract: The present invention provides modified cycloalkyne compounds; and method of use of such compounds in modifying biomolecules. The present invention features a cycloaddition reaction that can be carried out under physiological conditions. In general, the invention involves reacting a modified cycloalkyne with an azide moiety on a target biomolecule, generating a covalently modified biomolecule. The selectivity of the reaction and its compatibility with aqueous environments provide for its application in vivo (e.g., on the cell surface or intracellularly) and in vitro (e.g., synthesis of peptides and other polymers, production of modified (e.g., labeled) amino acids).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2022
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Carolyn Ruth Bertozzi, Nicholas J. Agard, Jennifer A. Prescher, Jeremy Michael Baskin, Ellen May Sletten
  • Publication number: 20200046742
    Abstract: The present invention provides modified cycloalkyne compounds; and method of use of such compounds in modifying biomolecules. The present invention features a cycloaddition reaction that can be carried out under physiological conditions. In general, the invention involves reacting a modified cycloalkyne with an azide moiety on a target biomolecule, generating a covalently modified biomolecule. The selectivity of the reaction and its compatibility with aqueous environments provide for its application in vivo (e.g., on the cell surface or intracellularly) and in vitro (e.g., synthesis of peptides and other polymers, production of modified (e.g., labeled) amino acids).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2019
    Publication date: February 13, 2020
    Inventors: Carolyn Ruth Bertozzi, Nicholas J. Agard, Jennifer A. Prescher, Jeremy Michael Baskin, Ellen May Sletten
  • Publication number: 20190389817
    Abstract: The present disclosure features a strain-promoted [2+2+2] reaction that can be carried out under physiological conditions. In general, the reaction involves reacting a pi-electrophile with a low lying LUMO with a quadricyclane on a biomolecule, generating a covalently modified biomolecule. The selectivity of the reaction and its compatibility with aqueous environments provides for its application in vivo and in vitro. The reaction is compatible with modification of living cells. In certain embodiments, the pi-electrophile can comprise a molecule of interest that is desired for delivery to a quadricyclane-containing biomolecule via [2+2+2] reaction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2019
    Publication date: December 26, 2019
    Inventors: Ellen May Sletten, Carolyn Ruth Bertozzi
  • Patent number: 10434111
    Abstract: The present invention provides modified cycloalkyne compounds; and method of use of such compounds in modifying biomolecules. The present invention features a cycloaddition reaction that can be carried out under physiological conditions. In general, the invention involves reacting a modified cycloalkyne with an azide moiety on a target biomolecule, generating a covalently modified biomolecule. The selectivity of the reaction and its compatibility with aqueous environments provide for its application in vivo (e.g., on the cell surface or intracellularly) and in vitro (e.g., synthesis of peptides and other polymers, production of modified (e.g., labeled) amino acids).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2019
    Assignee: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
    Inventors: Carolyn Ruth Bertozzi, Nicholas J. Agard, Jennifer A. Prescher, Jeremy Michael Baskin, Ellen May Sletten
  • Patent number: 10301270
    Abstract: The present disclosure features a strain-promoted [2+2+2] reaction that can be carried out under physiological conditions. In general, the reaction involves reacting a pi-electrophile with a low lying LUMO with a quadricyclane on a biomolecule, generating a covalently modified biomolecule. The selectivity of the reaction and its compatibility with aqueous environments provides for its application in vivo and in vitro. The reaction is compatible with modification of living cells. In certain embodiments, the pi-electrophile can comprise a molecule of interest that is desired for delivery to a quadricyclane-containing biomolecule via [2+2+2] reaction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2019
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Ellen May Sletten, Carolyn Ruth Bertozzi
  • Publication number: 20170152234
    Abstract: The present disclosure features a strain-promoted [2+2+2] reaction that can be carried out under physiological conditions. In general, the reaction involves reacting a pi-electrophile with a low lying LUMO with a quadricyclane on a biomolecule, generating a covalently modified biomolecule. The selectivity of the reaction and its compatibility with aqueous environments provides for its application in vivo and in vitro. The reaction is compatible with modification of living cells. In certain embodiments, the pi-electrophile can comprise a molecule of interest that is desired for delivery to a quadricyclane-containing biomolecule via [2+2+2] reaction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2017
    Publication date: June 1, 2017
    Inventors: Ellen May Sletten, Carolyn Ruth Bertozzi
  • Patent number: 9556195
    Abstract: The present disclosure features a strain-promoted [2+2+2] reaction that can be carried out under physiological conditions. In general, the reaction involves reacting a pi-electrophile with a low lying LUMO with a quadricyclane on a biomolecule, generating a covalently modified biomolecule. The selectivity of the reaction and its compatibility with aqueous environments provides for its application in vivo and in vitro. The reaction is compatible with modification of living cells. In certain embodiments, the pi-electrophile can comprise a molecule of interest that is desired for delivery to a quadricyclane-containing biomolecule via [2+2+2] reaction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2017
    Assignee: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
    Inventors: Ellen May Sletten, Carolyn Ruth Bertozzi
  • Publication number: 20160243135
    Abstract: The present invention provides modified cycloalkyne compounds; and method of use of such compounds in modifying biomolecules. The present invention features a cycloaddition reaction that can be carried out under physiological conditions. In general, the invention involves reacting a modified cycloalkyne with an azide moiety on a target biomolecule, generating a covalently modified biomolecule. The selectivity of the reaction and its compatibility with aqueous environments provide for its application in vivo (e.g., on the cell surface or intracellularly) and in vitro (e.g., synthesis of peptides and other polymers, production of modified (e.g., labeled) amino acids).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2016
    Publication date: August 25, 2016
    Applicant: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
    Inventors: Carolyn Ruth Bertozzi, Nicholas J. Agard, Jennifer A. Prescher, Jeremy Michael Baskin, Ellen May Sletten
  • Patent number: 9260371
    Abstract: The present invention provides modified cycloalkyne compounds; and method of use of such compounds in modifying biomolecules. The present invention features a cycloaddition reaction that can be carried out under physiological conditions. In general, the invention involves reacting a modified cycloalkyne with an azide moiety on a target biomolecule, generating a covalently modified biomolecule. The selectivity of the reaction and its compatibility with aqueous environments provide for its application in vivo (e.g., on the cell surface or intracellularly) and in vitro (e.g., synthesis of peptides and other polymers, production of modified (e.g., labeled) amino acids).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Carolyn Ruth Bertozzi, Nicholas J. Agard, Jennifer A. Prescher, Jeremy Michael Baskin, Ellen May Sletten
  • Patent number: 8703936
    Abstract: Provided are modified cycloalkyne compounds; and methods of use of such compounds in modifying biomolecules. Embodiments include a cycloaddition reaction that can be carried out under physiological conditions. The cycloaddition reaction involves reacting a modified cycloalkyne with an azide moiety on a target biomolecule, generating a covalently modified biomolecule. The selectivity of the reaction and its compatibility with aqueous environments provide for its application in vivo and in vitro.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2014
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: John C. Jewett, Carolyn R. Bertozzi, Ellen May Sletten, Chelsea G. Gordon
  • Publication number: 20140045207
    Abstract: Provided are modified cycloalkyne compounds; and methods of use of such compounds in modifying biomolecules. Embodiments include a cycloaddition reaction that can be carried out under physiological conditions. The cycloaddition reaction involves reacting a modified cycloalkyne with an azide moiety on a target biomolecule, generating a covalently modified biomolecule. The selectivity of the reaction and its compatibility with aqueous environments provide for its application in vivo and in vitro.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2013
    Publication date: February 13, 2014
    Applicant: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: John C. Jewett, Carolyn R. Bertozzi, Ellen May Sletten, Chelsea G. Gordon
  • Publication number: 20130244267
    Abstract: The present disclosure features a strain-promoted [2+2+2] reaction that can be carried out under physiological conditions. In general, the reaction involves reacting a pi-electrophile with a low lying LUMO with a quadricyclane on a biomolecule, generating a covalently modified biomolecule. The selectivity of the reaction and its compatibility with aqueous environments provides for its application in vivo and in vitro. The reaction is compatible with modification of living cells. In certain embodiments, the pi-electrophile can comprise a molecule of interest that is desired for delivery to a quadricyclane-containing biomolecule via [2+2+2] reaction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2012
    Publication date: September 19, 2013
    Inventors: Ellen May Sletten, Carolyn Ruth Bertozzi
  • Patent number: 8519122
    Abstract: Provided are modified cycloalkyne compounds; and methods of use of such compounds in modifying biomolecules. Embodiments include a cycloaddition reaction that can be carried out under physiological conditions. The cycloaddition reaction involves reacting a modified cycloalkyne with an azide moiety on a target biomolecule, generating a covalently modified biomolecule. The selectivity of the reaction and its compatibility with aqueous environments provide for its application in vivo and in vitro.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2013
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: John C. Jewett, Carolyn Ruth Bertozzi, Ellen May Sletten, Chelsea Gloria Gordon
  • Patent number: 8431558
    Abstract: The present invention provides modified cycloalkyne compounds; and method of use of such compounds in modifying biomolecules. The present invention features a cycloaddition reaction that can be carried out under physiological conditions. In general, the invention involves reacting a modified cycloalkyne with an azide moiety on a target biomolecule, generating a covalently modified biomolecule. The selectivity of the reaction and its compatibility with aqueous environments provide for its application in vivo (e.g., on the cell surface or intracellularly) and in vitro (e.g., synthesis of peptides and other polymers, production of modified (e.g., labeled) amino acids).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2013
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Carolyn Ruth Bertozzi, Nicholas J. Agard, Jennifer A. Prescher, Jeremy Michael Baskin, Ellen May Sletten
  • Publication number: 20110207147
    Abstract: Provided are modified cycloalkyne compounds; and methods of use of such compounds in modifying biomolecules. Embodiments include a cycloaddition reaction that can be carried out under physiological conditions. The cycloaddition reaction involves reacting a modified cycloalkyne with an azide moiety on a target biomolecule, generating a covalently modified biomolecule. The selectivity of the reaction and its compatibility with aqueous environments provide for its application in vivo and in vitro.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2011
    Publication date: August 25, 2011
    Inventors: JOHN C. JEWETT, Carolyn Ruth Bertozzi, Ellen May Sletten, Chelsea Gloria Gordon
  • Publication number: 20100119686
    Abstract: One embodiment of a food condiment may include yellow mustard, a salad dressing, sour cream, clover honey, dark amber maple syrup, light brown sugar and spiced rum. The yellow mustard, the salad dressing and the sour cream may be mixed to form a first interim mixture. Further, the clover honey, the dark amber maple syrup, and the light brown sugar may be added to and mixed with the first interim mixture, to form a second interim mixture. The spiced rum may also be added to and mixed with the second interim mixture to form the food condiment. Further, disclosed is a method for preparing the food condiment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2009
    Publication date: May 13, 2010
    Inventor: Ellen May
  • Patent number: PP19540
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Allamanda plant named ‘Caramel Blush’ that is characterized by flowering during low light conditions and large yellow flowers with a yellow-orange center.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2008
    Inventors: Ronald Richard Hilder, Gloria Ellen May Hilder
  • Patent number: PP19908
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Allamanda plant named ‘Siam Snow’ that is characterized by flowering during low light conditions and creamy white flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2009
    Inventors: Ronald Richard Hilder, Gloria Ellen May Hilder