Patents by Inventor Eric Leproust

Eric Leproust 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: 9303055
    Abstract: A method of modulation of synthesis capacity on and cleavage properties of synthetic oligomers from solid support is described. The method utilizes linker molecules attached to a solid surface and co-coupling agents that have similar reactivities to the coupling compounds with the surface functional groups. The preferred linker molecules provide an increased density of polymers and more resistance to cleavage from the support surface. The method is particularly useful for synthesis of oligonucleotides, oligonucleotides microarrays, peptides, and peptide microarrays. The stable linkers are also coupled to anchor molecules for synthesis of DNA oligonucleotides using on support purification, eliminating time-consuming chromatography and metal cation presence. Oligonucleotides thus obtained can be directly used for mass analysis, DNA amplification and ligation, hybridization, and many other applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2016
    Assignees: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN, UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON
    Inventors: Xiaolian Gao, Hua Zhang, Peillin Yu, Eric Leproust, Jean Philippe Pellois, Qin Xiang, Xiaochuan Zhou
  • Publication number: 20130261026
    Abstract: A method of modulation of synthesis capacity on and cleavage properties of synthetic oligomers from solid support is described. The method utilizes linker molecules attached to a solid surface and co-coupling agents that have similar reactivities to the coupling compounds with the surface functional groups. The preferred linker molecules provide an increased density of polymers and more resistance to cleavage from the support surface. The method is particularly useful for synthesis of oligonucleotides, oligonucleotides microarrays, peptides, and peptide microarrays. The stable linkers are also coupled to anchor molecules for synthesis of DNA oligonucleotides using on support purification, eliminating time-consuming chromatography and metal cation presence. Oligonucleotides thus obtained can be directly used for mass analysis, DNA amplification and ligation, hybridization, and many other applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2013
    Publication date: October 3, 2013
    Applicant: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
    Inventors: Xiaolian Gao, Hua Zhang, Peillin Yu, Eric Leproust, Jean Philippe Pellois, Qin Xiang, Xiaochuan Zhou
  • Patent number: 8461317
    Abstract: A method of modulation of synthesis capacity on and cleavage properties of synthetic oligomers from solid support is described. The method utilizes linker molecules attached to a solid surface and co-coupling agents that have similar reactivities to the coupling compounds with the surface functional groups. The preferred linker molecules provide an increased density of polymers and more resistance to cleavage from the support surface. The method is particularly useful for synthesis of oligonucleotides, oligonucleotides microarrays, peptides, and peptide microarrays. The stable linkers are also coupled to anchor molecules for synthesis of DNA oligonucleotides using on support purification, eliminating time-consuming chromatography and metal cation presence. Oligonucleotides thus obtained can be directly used for mass analysis, DNA amplification and ligation, hybridization, and many other applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2013
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of Michigan
    Inventors: Xiaolian Gao, Hua Zhang, Peillin Yu, Eric Leproust, Jean Philippe Pellois, Qin Xiang, Xiaochuan Zhou
  • Publication number: 20120029166
    Abstract: A method of modulation of synthesis capacity on and cleavage properties of synthetic oligomers from solid support is described. The method utilizes linker molecules attached to a solid surface and co-coupling agents that have similar reactivities to the coupling compounds with the surface functional groups. The preferred linker molecules provide an increased density of polymers and more resistance to cleavage from the support surface. The method is particularly useful for synthesis of oligonucleotides, oligonucleotides microarrays, peptides, and peptide microarrays. The stable linkers are also coupled to anchor molecules for synthesis of DNA oligonucleotides using on support purification, eliminating time-consuming chromatography and metal cation presence. Oligonucleotides thus obtained can be directly used for mass analysis, DNA amplification and ligation, hybridization, and many other applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2011
    Publication date: February 2, 2012
    Applicant: THE REGENTS OF THE UNVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
    Inventors: Xiaolian Gao, Hua Zhang, Peilin Yu, Eric Leproust, Jean Philippe Pellois, Qin Xiang, Xiaochuan Zhou
  • Patent number: 8053187
    Abstract: A method of modulation of synthesis capacity on and cleavage properties of synthetic oligomers from solid support is described. The method utilizes linker molecules attached to a solid surface and co-coupling agents that have similar reactivities to the coupling compounds with the surface functional groups. The preferred linker molecules provide an increased density of polymers and more resistance to cleavage from the support surface. The method is particularly useful for synthesis of oligonucleotides, oligonucleotides microarrays, peptides, and peptide microarrays. The stable linkers are also coupled to anchor molecules for synthesis of DNA oligonucleotides using on support purification, eliminating time-consuming chromatography and metal cation presence. Oligonucleotides thus obtained can be directly used for mass analysis, DNA amplification and ligation, hybridization, and many other applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2011
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of Michigan
    Inventors: Xiaolian Gao, Hua Zhang, Peilin Yu, Eric Leproust, Jean Philippe Pellois, Qin Xiang, Xiaochuan Zhou
  • Publication number: 20110097762
    Abstract: A method of modulation of synthesis capacity on and cleavage properties of synthetic oligomers from solid support is described. The method utilizes linker molecules attached to a solid surface and co-coupling agents that have similar reactivities to the coupling compounds with the surface functional groups. The preferred linker molecules provide an increased density of polymers and more resistance to cleavage from the support surface. The method is particularly useful for synthesis of oligonucleotides, oligonucleotides microarrays, peptides, and peptide microarrays. The stable linkers are also coupled to anchor molecules for synthesis of DNA oligonucleotides using on support purification, eliminating time-consuming chromatography and metal cation presence. Oligonucleotides thus obtained can be directly used for mass analysis, DNA amplification and ligation, hybridization, and many other applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2010
    Publication date: April 28, 2011
    Applicant: THE REGENTS OF THE UNVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
    Inventors: Xiaolian Gao, Hua Zhang, Peilin Yu, Eric Leproust, Jean Philippe Pellois, Qin Xiang, Xiaochuan Zhou
  • Patent number: 7807807
    Abstract: A method of modulation of synthesis capacity on and cleavage properties of synthetic oligomers from solid support is described. The method utilizes linker molecules attached to a solid surface and co-coupling agents that have similar reactivities to the coupling compounds with the surface functional groups. The preferred linker molecules provide an increased density of polymers and more resistance to cleavage from the support surface. The method is particularly useful for synthesis of oligonucleotides, oligonucleotides microarrays, peptides, and peptide microarrays. The stable linkers are also coupled to anchor molecules for synthesis of DNA oligonucleotides using on support purification, eliminating time-consuming chromatography and metal cation presence. Oligonucleotides thus obtained can be directly used for mass analysis, DNA amplification and ligation, hybridization, and many other applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2010
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of Michigan
    Inventors: Xiaolian Gao, Hua Zhang, Peilin Yu, Eric Leproust, Jean Philippe Pellois, Qin Xiang, Xiaochuan Zhou
  • Publication number: 20100093974
    Abstract: A method of modulation of synthesis capacity on and cleavage properties of synthetic oligomers from solid support is described. The method utilizes linker molecules attached to a solid surface and co-coupling agents that have similar reactivities to the coupling compounds with the surface functional groups. The preferred linker molecules provide an increased density of polymers and more resistance to cleavage from the support surface. The method is particularly useful for synthesis of oligonucleotides, oligonucleotides microarrays, peptides, and peptide microarrays. The stable linkers are also coupled to anchor molecules for synthesis of DNA oligonucleotides using on support purification, eliminating time-consuming chromatography and metal cation presence. Oligonucleotides thus obtained can be directly used for mass analysis, DNA amplification and ligation, hybridization, and many other applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2009
    Publication date: April 15, 2010
    Applicant: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
    Inventors: Xiaolian Gao, Hua Zhang, Peilin Yu, Eric Leproust, Jean Philippe Pellois, Qin Xiang, Xiaochuan Zhou
  • Publication number: 20090325821
    Abstract: In situ nucleic acid synthesis compositions are provided. The compositions include a solvent; and at least one of: a viscosity modifier; and a surface tension modifier. During use, the compositions further include one of a phosphoramidite and an activator. Also provide are methods of using the compositions, e.g., in the synthesis of nucleic acid arrays, and systems kits for practicing the methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2008
    Publication date: December 31, 2009
    Inventors: Eric Leproust, Bill J. Peck, Xiaohua C. Huang
  • Patent number: 7553958
    Abstract: A method of modulation of synthesis capacity on and cleavage properties of synthetic oligomers from solid support is described. The method utilizes linker molecules attached to a solid surface and co-coupling agents that have similar reactivities to the coupling compounds with the surface functional groups. The preferred linker molecules provide an increased density of polymers and more resistance to cleavage from the support surface. The method is particularly useful for synthesis of oligonucleotides, oligonucleotides microarrays, peptides, and peptide microarrays. The stable linkers are also coupled to anchor molecules for synthesis of DNA oligonucleotides using on support purification, eliminating time-consuming chromatography and metal cation presence. Oligonucleotides thus obtained can be directly used for mass analysis, DNA amplification and ligation, hybridization, and many other applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2009
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of Michigan
    Inventors: Xiaolian Gao, Hua Zhang, Peilin Yu, Eric Leproust, Jean Philippe Pellois, Qin Xiang, Xiaochuan Zhou
  • Patent number: 7524950
    Abstract: Inkjet printhead solvents and methods of forming an addressable nucleotide array are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2009
    Assignee: Agilent Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas J. Dellinger, Eric LeProust, Bill Peck, Marvin H. Caruthers, Peter Cogan
  • Publication number: 20080085513
    Abstract: In situ nucleic acid synthesis compositions are provided. The compositions include a solvent; and at least one of: a viscosity modifier; and a surface tension modifier. During use, the compositions further include one of a phosphoramidite and an activator. Also provide are methods of using the compositions, e.g., in the synthesis of nucleic acid arrays, and systems kits for practicing the methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2006
    Publication date: April 10, 2008
    Inventors: Eric Leproust, Bill J. Peck, Xiaohua C. Huang
  • Publication number: 20080085514
    Abstract: Aspects of the invention include methods of fabricating an array. In an embodiment of the invention, a dry gas is vertically directed onto a solid support surface prior to deposition of a fluid reagent on a surface of the support. Also provided are devices and systems for practicing the methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2006
    Publication date: April 10, 2008
    Inventors: Bill J. Peck, Eric Leproust, Lawrence J. DaQuino, Heather Brummel McCuen
  • Publication number: 20070287832
    Abstract: A method of modulation of synthesis capacity on and cleavage properties of synthetic oligomers from solid support is described. The method utilizes linker molecules attached to a solid surface and co-coupling agents that have similar reactivities to the coupling compounds with the surface functional groups. The preferred linker molecules provide an increased density of polymers and more resistance to cleavage from the support surface. The method is particularly useful for synthesis of oligonucleotides, oligonucleotides microarrays, peptides, and peptide microarrays. The stable linkers are also coupled to anchor molecules for synthesis of DNA oligonucleotides using on support purification, eliminating time-consuming chromatography and metal cation presence. Oligonucleotides thus obtained can be directly used for mass analysis, DNA amplification and ligation, hybridization, and many other applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2007
    Publication date: December 13, 2007
    Inventors: Xiaolian Gao, Hua Zhang, Peilin Yu, Eric Leproust, Jean Pellois, Qin Xiang, Xiaochuan Zhou
  • Publication number: 20070224601
    Abstract: The invention is directed an array comprising at least one depurination probe including a depurination sensitive first cleavage site adjacent a first tag region; and a base-cleavable second cleavage site adjacent a second tag region wherein the first tag region and the second tag region are independently quantifiable upon release from the depurination probe; and a method for use thereof to quantify depurination side reactions and overall yield during in situ array synthesis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2006
    Publication date: September 27, 2007
    Inventors: Heather McCuen, Eric Leproust
  • Publication number: 20070161119
    Abstract: Methods for fabricating chemical arrays are provided. Aspects of the invention include methods for providing solid activator in feature locations of a substrate surface. Aspects of the invention also include substrates having solid activator present in feature locations thereof, arrays produced from the substrates, methods for use of the arrays and kits that include the arrays.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2006
    Publication date: July 12, 2007
    Inventors: Bill Peck, Eric Leproust, Heather McCuen
  • Publication number: 20070099195
    Abstract: Methods and compositions for separating nucleic acids from a solid support are provided. In the subject methods, a silica containing solid support having nucleic acids immobilized on a surface thereof is subjected to cleavage conditions, such that a fluid cleavage product that includes nucleic acids and silica is produced. The resultant fluid cleavage product is then purified to produce a final nucleic acid composition that includes a substantially reduced amount of silica. Also provided are kits for practicing the subject methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2005
    Publication date: May 3, 2007
    Inventors: Xiaohua Huang, Eric LeProust
  • Patent number: 7211654
    Abstract: A method of modulation of synthesis capacity on and cleavage properties of synthetic oligomers from solid support is described. The method utilizes linker molecules attached to a solid surface and co-coupling agents that have similar reactivities to the coupling compounds with the surface functional groups. The preferred linker molecules provide an increased density of polymers and more resistance to cleavage from the support surface. The method is particularly useful for synthesis of oligonucleotides, oligonucleotides microarrays, peptides, and peptide microarrays. The stable linkers are also coupled to anchor molecules for synthesis of DNA oligonucleotides using on support purification, eliminating time-consuming chromatography and metal cation presence. Oligonucleotides thus obtained can be directly used for mass analysis, DNA amplification and ligation, hybridization, and many other applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2007
    Assignee: Regents of the University of Michigan
    Inventors: Xiaolian Gao, Hua Zhang, Peilin Yu, Eric Leproust, Jean Philippe Pellois, Qin Xiang, Xiaochuan Zhou
  • Publication number: 20070037175
    Abstract: A method for controlling the use of oligonucleotide sequences released from arrays, comprises synthesizing a chemical array of oligonucleotides on a substrate under conditions for producing an array of cleavable oligonucleotides that are blocked from enzymatic reactions after cleavage. Methods may also include receiving a chemical array of cleavable oligonucleotides on a substrate, and cleaving the oligonucleotides from the array, wherein the oligonucleotides are blocked from enzymatic reactions after cleavage. Arrays, populations of oligonucleotides and kits are also provided to facilitate the methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2005
    Publication date: February 15, 2007
    Inventors: Eric Leproust, Michael Booth
  • Publication number: 20060270059
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus are disclosed for preparing an array of polymeric compounds on a substrate. Drops of polymer subunits are dispensed to a surface of a substrate from two or more drop dispensing modules wherein each module comprises dispensers for dispensing a respective polymer-forming reagent. At least two of the modules and a substrate are brought into drop dispensing relationship in at least one step prior to conducting the step of preparing the surface for repeating the drop-dispensing step. Next, the surface is subjected to reagents to prepare the surface for repeating the drop-dispensing step. The above steps are repeated for a sufficient number of cycles to prepare the array of polymeric compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2005
    Publication date: November 30, 2006
    Inventors: Xiaohua Huang, Eric Leproust, Bill Peck, Lawrence DaQuino, Kyle Schleifer, Stanley Woods