Patents by Inventor Erik Eastlund

Erik Eastlund 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).

  • GENOME EDITING IN BACTEROIDES
    Publication number: 20210180071
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for genome editing of Bacteroides species are provided herein. RNA-guided nucleobase modification systems are engineered to target specific loci in chromosomal DNA of a target bacteria cell, wherein the genome of the target bacterial cell can be modified.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2020
    Publication date: June 17, 2021
    Inventors: Erik Eastlund, Zhigang Zhang, Gregory D. Davis
  • MODULATION OF MICROBIOTA COMPOSITIONS USING TARGETED NUCLEASES
    Publication number: 20210095273
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for remodeling complex populations of microbes are provided herein. RNA-guided nuclease systems are engineered to target sites in chromosomal DNA of a targeted prokaryotic, wherein the level of targeted prokaryote can be modulated in a mixed population of prokaryotes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2020
    Publication date: April 1, 2021
    Inventors: Erik Eastlund, Zhigang Zhang, Gregory D. Davis, Zachary Walter Beller, Jeffrey Ivan Gordon
  • Methods and Compositions for Amplification of DNA
    Publication number: 20080124768
    Abstract: Compositions for the amplification of damaged nucleic acids are disclosed. The compositions generally comprise a mesophilc polymerase, a thermostable polymerase, and an AP endonuclease. Methods of using the same for the amplification of damaged DNA are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2006
    Publication date: May 29, 2008
    Applicant: Sigma Aldrich Co.
    Inventors: Ernest J. Mueller, Kevin J. Kayser, Brian W. Ward, Christopher Walker, Erik Eastlund, Jason Milligan
  • Methods and Compositions for Amplification of DNA
    Publication number: 20080044883
    Abstract: The invention provides an Enzyme Blend comprising a DNA polymerase and a DNA repair enzyme. Methods and kits for amplification of DNA that is damaged, undamaged, or suspected of being damaged are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2007
    Publication date: February 21, 2008
    Applicant: SIGMA ALDRICH CO.
    Inventors: Chistopher Walker, Ernest Mueller, Kevin Kayser, Jason Milligan, Erik Eastlund
  • Methods and compositions for amplification of dna
    Publication number: 20050026147
    Abstract: The invention provides an Enzyme Blend comprising a DNA polymerase and a DNA repair enzyme. Methods and kits for amplification of DNA that is damaged, undamaged, or suspected of being damaged are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2003
    Publication date: February 3, 2005
    Inventors: Christopher Walker, Ernest Mueller, Kevin Kayser, Jason Milligan, Erik Eastlund