Patents by Inventor J. Read

J. Read 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).

  • Polypeptide array synthesis
    Publication number: 20060194258
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods and apparatus for sequencing, fingerprinting and mapping biological macromolecules, typically biological polymers. The methods make use of a plurality of sequence specific recognition reagents which can also be used for classification of biological samples, and to characterize their sources.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2006
    Publication date: August 31, 2006
    Applicant: AFFYMETRIX, INC.
    Inventors: Michael Pirrung, Lubert Stryer, Stephen Fodor, J. Read
  • Very large scale immobilized polymer synthesis
    Publication number: 20050214828
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for preparation of a substrate containing a plurality of sequences. Photoremovable groups are attached to a surface of a substrate. Selected regions of the substrate are exposed to light so as to activate the selected areas. A monomer, also containing a photoremovable group, is provided to the substrate to bind at the selected areas. The process is repeated using a variety of monomers such as amino acids until sequences of a desired length are obtained. Detection methods and apparatus are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2005
    Publication date: September 29, 2005
    Applicant: Affymetrix, INC.
    Inventors: Michael Pirrung, J. Read, Stephen Fodor, Lubert Stryer
  • Very large scale immobilized polymer synthesis
    Publication number: 20050208537
    Abstract: A synthetic strategy for the creation of large scale chemical diversity. Solid-phase chemistry, photolabile protecting groups, and photolithography are used to achieve light-directed spatially-addressable parallel chemical synthesis. Binary masking techniques are utilized in one embodiment. A reactor system, photoremovable protecting groups, and improved data collection and handling techniques are also disclosed. A technique for screening linker molecules is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2004
    Publication date: September 22, 2005
    Applicant: Affymetrix, INC.
    Inventors: Stephen Fodor, Lubert Stryer, Michael Pirrung, J. Read
  • Polymer arrays
    Publication number: 20050153363
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods and apparatus for sequencing, fingerprinting and mapping biological macromolecules, typically biological polymers. The methods make use of a plurality of sequence specific recognition reagents which can also be used for classification of biological samples, and to characterize their sources.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2004
    Publication date: July 14, 2005
    Inventors: Michael Pirrung, Lubert Stryer, Stephen Fodor, J. Read
  • Polymer arrays
    Publication number: 20050153362
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods and apparatus for sequencing, fingerprinting and mapping biological macromolecules, typically biological polymers. The methods make use of a plurality of sequence specific recognition reagents which can also be used for classification of biological samples, and to characterize their sources.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2004
    Publication date: July 14, 2005
    Inventors: Michael Pirrung, Lubert Stryer, Stephen Fodor, J. Read
  • Very large scale immobilized polymer synthesis
    Publication number: 20050148027
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for preparation of a substrate containing a plurality of sequences. Photoremovable groups are attached to a surface of a substrate. Selected regions of the substrate are exposed to light so as to activate the selected areas. A monomer, also containing a photoremovable group, is provided to the substrate to bind at the selected areas. The process is repeated using a variety of monomers such as amino acids until sequences of a desired length are obtained. Detection methods and apparatus are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2004
    Publication date: July 7, 2005
    Applicant: Affymetrix Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Pirrung, J. Read, Stephen Fodor, Lubert Stryer
  • Polymer arrays
    Publication number: 20050118706
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods and apparatus for sequencing, fingerprinting and mapping biological macromolecules, typically biological polymers. The methods make use of a plurality of sequence specific recognition reagents which can also be used for classification of biological samples, and to characterize their sources.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2004
    Publication date: June 2, 2005
    Applicant: AFFYMETRIX, INC.
    Inventors: Michael Pirrung, Lubert Stryer, Stephen Fodor, J. Read
  • Apparatus comprising polymers
    Publication number: 20050095652
    Abstract: A synthetic strategy for the creation of large scale chemical diversity. Solid-phase chemistry, photolabile protecting groups, and photolithography are used to achieve light-directed spatially-addressable parallel chemical synthesis. Binary masking techniques are utilized in one embodiment. A reactor system, photoremovable protecting groups, and improved data collection and handling techniques are also disclosed. A technique for screening linker molecules is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2004
    Publication date: May 5, 2005
    Applicant: Affymetrix, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen Fodor, Lubert Stryer, Michael Pirrung, J. Read, Paul Hoeprich