Patents by Inventor James Edward Graham
James Edward Graham 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).
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Publication number: 20240076729Abstract: Provided herein is a method of characterising a target polynucleotide as it moves with respect to a nanopore using a motor protein. Also provided are polynucleotide adapters and kits comprising such adapters. The methods, kits and adapters find use in characterising polynucleotides, for example in sequencing.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2021Publication date: March 7, 2024Applicant: Oxford Nanopore Technologies PLCInventors: Rebecca Victoria Bowen, Clive Gavin Brown, Mark John Bruce, Daniel Ryan Garalde, James Edward Graham, Andrew John Heron, Etienne Raimondeau, James White, Christopher Peter Youd
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Publication number: 20240044865Abstract: Provided herein are methods of characterising a target polypeptide as it moves with respect to a nanopore. Also provided are related kits, systems and apparatuses for carrying out such methods.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2023Publication date: February 8, 2024Applicant: Oxford Nanopore Technologies PLCInventors: Andrew John Heron, James Edward Graham, Melania Slawa Strycharska
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Patent number: 11847659Abstract: Methods and system for a unique coding framework used to create, manage and track instructions for documentation and dissemination of instructions, indicate a particular association or activate a given process. In one example, the present disclosure relates to the online publishing of documentation to demonstrate relationships of parties and compliance with regulatory and other requirements. The present disclosure uses URL hyperlinks, badges, watermarks, icons and visual displays that are representative of a given function and that may be identified by reference of unique coding structure. The present disclosure relates to the publishing and display of relevant visual codes or images for viewing by members of the public, (human readable) as well as machines. The present disclosure enables the tracking and measurement of uses of coded representations in public or private channels. Structured hyperlink codes allow brief messages to be sent in shortened form to instruct or deliver messages or processes.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2021Date of Patent: December 19, 2023Assignee: CMP.LY, Inc.Inventors: Thomas Ari Chernaik, Kristopher Wayne Smith, James Edward Graham
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Publication number: 20230295712Abstract: The invention provides a method of selectively characterising polynucleotides of a desired property, such as length, using a nanopore, based on the translocation of the polynucleotide through or across the nanopore. Kits and systems for use in such methods are also provided. The methods of the invention are particularly suitable for sequencing polynucleotides such as DNA.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2021Publication date: September 21, 2023Applicant: Oxford Nanopore Technologies PLCInventors: Rebecca Victoria Bowen, Clive Gavin Brown, Mark John Bruce, Daniel Ryan Garalde, James Edward Graham, Andrew John Heron, Etienne Raimondeau, James White, Christopher Peter Youd
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Patent number: 11739379Abstract: The invention provides a method of detecting a target polynucleotide in a sample comprising: (a) contacting the sample with a guide polynucleotide that binds to a sequence in the target polynucleotide and a polynucleotide-guided effector protein, wherein the guide polynucleotide and polynucleotide-guided effector protein form a complex with any target polynucleotide present in the sample; (b) contacting the sample with a membrane comprising a transmembrane pore; (c) applying a potential to the membrane; and (d) monitoring for the presence or absence of an effect resulting from the interaction of the complex with the transmembrane pore to determine the presence or absence of the complex, thereby detecting the target polynucleotide in the sample.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2021Date of Patent: August 29, 2023Assignee: Oxford Nanopore Technologies PLCInventors: Andrew John Heron, James Edward Graham, Richard Alexander Gutierrez, Rebecca Victoria Bowen, James White, Clive Gavin Brown, Daniel George Fordham
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Publication number: 20230227903Abstract: Provided herein is a method of characterising a target polynucleotide as it moves with respect to a nanopore using a motor protein. Also provided are polynucleotide adapters and kits comprising such adapters. The methods, kits and adapters find use in characterising polynucleotides, for example in sequencing.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2021Publication date: July 20, 2023Applicant: Oxford Nanopore Technologies PLCInventors: Rebecca Victoria Bowen, Clive Gavin Brown, Mark John Bruce, Daniel Ryan Garalde, James Edward Graham, Andrew John Heron, Etienne Raimondeau, James White, Christopher Peter Youd
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Publication number: 20230227902Abstract: Provided herein is a method of moving a double-stranded polynucleotide with respect to a nanopore using a motor protein. The method allows a portion of the polynucleotide to be interrogated by the pore multiple times. Also provided are polynucleotide adapters and kits comprising such adapters. The methods find use in characterising polynucleotides, for example in sequencing.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2021Publication date: July 20, 2023Applicant: Oxford Nanopore Technologies PLCInventors: James Edward Graham, Christopher Peter Youd, Clive Gavin Brown, Marion Louise Crawford, Andrew John Heron, James White
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Publication number: 20230024319Abstract: Provided herein are methods of characterising a target polypeptide as it moves with respect to a nanopore. Also provided are related kits, systems and apparatuses for carrying out such methods.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2020Publication date: January 26, 2023Applicant: Oxford Nanopore Technologies PLCInventors: Andrew John Heron, James Edward Graham, Melania Slawa Strycharska
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Publication number: 20220403368Abstract: A method of preparing a nucleic acid construct for single molecule characterisation, comprising contacting a target polynucleotide with: a polynucleotide-guided effector protein, a guide polynucleotide; a transposase; and a transposable element comprising a modified polynucleotide, wherein the polynucleotide-guided effector protein directs said transposase to a region of interest within the target polynucleotide and the transposase inserts the transposable element into the polynucleotide, thereby producing a nucleic acid construct for single molecule characterisation.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2020Publication date: December 22, 2022Applicant: Oxford Nanopore Technologies PLCInventors: Rebecca Victoria Bowen, Etienne Raimondeau, James Edward Graham, James White
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Publication number: 20220064723Abstract: The invention provides a method of detecting a target polynucleotide in a sample comprising: (a) contacting the sample with a guide polynucleotide that binds to a sequence in the target polynucleotide and a polynucleotide-guided effector protein, wherein the guide polynucleotide and polynucleotide-guided effector protein form a complex with any target polynucleotide present in the sample; (b) contacting the sample with a membrane comprising a transmembrane pore; (c) applying a potential to the membrane; and (d) monitoring for the presence or absence of an effect resulting from the interaction of the complex with the transmembrane pore to determine the presence or absence of the complex, thereby detecting the target polynucleotide in the sample.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2021Publication date: March 3, 2022Applicant: Oxford Nanopore Technologies LimitedInventors: Andrew John HERON, James Edward GRAHAM, Richard Alexander GUTIERREZ, Rebecca Victoria BOWEN, James WHITE, Clive Gavin BROWN, Daniel George FORDHAM
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Publication number: 20220042967Abstract: Provided herein are methods of encoding data on a polymer. Also provided are methods of reading data encoded on a polymer. Also provided are systems for encoding data on a polymer; systems for reading data encoded on a polymer; and data encoding/data reading platforms.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2019Publication date: February 10, 2022Applicant: Oxford Nanopore Technologies LimitedInventors: Clive Gavin Brown, Andrew John Heron, James Edward Graham
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Publication number: 20210350387Abstract: Methods and system for a unique coding framework used to create, manage and track instructions for documentation and dissemination of instructions, indicate a particular association or activate a given process. In one example, the present disclosure relates to the online publishing of documentation to demonstrate relationships of parties and compliance with regulatory and other requirements. The present disclosure uses URL hyperlinks, badges, watermarks, icons and visual displays that are representative of a given function and that may be identified by reference of unique coding structure. The present disclosure relates to the publishing and display of relevant visual codes or images for viewing by members of the public, (human readable) as well as machines. The present disclosure enables the tracking and measurement of uses of coded representations in public or private channels. Structured hyperlink codes allow brief messages to be sent in shortened form to instruct or deliver messages or processes.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2021Publication date: November 11, 2021Applicant: CMP.LY, Inc.Inventors: Thomas Ari Chernaik, Kristopher Wayne Smith, James Edward Graham
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Patent number: 11085078Abstract: The invention provides a method of detecting a target polynucleotide in a sample comprising: (a) contacting the sample with a guide polynucleotide that binds to a sequence in the target polynucleotide and a polynucleotide-guided effector protein, wherein the guide polynucleotide and polynucleotide-guided effector protein form a complex with any target polynucleotide present in the sample; (b) contacting the sample with a membrane comprising a transmembrane pore; (c) applying a potential to the membrane; and (d) monitoring for the presence or absence of an effect resulting from the interaction of the complex with the transmembrane pore to determine the presence or absence of the complex, thereby detecting the target polynucleotide in the sample.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2017Date of Patent: August 10, 2021Assignee: Oxford Nanopore Technologies LimitedInventors: Andrew John Heron, James Edward Graham, Richard Alexander Gutierrez, Rebecca Victoria Bowen, James White, Clive Gavin Brown, Daniel George Fordham
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Publication number: 20210198732Abstract: A method for selectively modifying a target polynucleotide in a sample of polynucleotides, the method comprising contacting a sample of polynucleotides with a guide polynucleotide that binds to a sequence in the target polynucleotide and a polynucleotide-guided effector protein such that the polynucleotide-guided effector protein cuts the target polynucleotide to produce a cut end comprising an overhang; and attaching an adapter to the cut end in the target polynucleotide.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2019Publication date: July 1, 2021Applicant: Oxford Nanopore Technologies LimitedInventors: James Edward Graham, Etienne Raimondeau, Rebecca Victoria Bowen
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Patent number: 11017407Abstract: Methods and system for a unique coding framework used to create, manage and track instructions for documentation and dissemination of instructions, indicate a particular association or activate a given process. In one example, the present disclosure relates to the online publishing of documentation to demonstrate relationships of parties and compliance with regulatory and other requirements. The present disclosure uses URL hyperlinks, badges, watermarks, icons and visual displays that are representative of a given function and that may be identified by reference of unique coding structure. The present disclosure relates to the publishing and display of relevant visual codes or images for viewing by members of the public, (human readable) as well as machines. The present disclosure enables the tracking and measurement of uses of coded representations in public or private channels. Structured hyperlink codes allow brief messages to be sent in shortened form to instruct or deliver messages or processes.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2019Date of Patent: May 25, 2021Assignee: CMP.LY, Inc.Inventors: Thomas Ari Chernaik, Kristopher Wayne Smith, James Edward Graham
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Publication number: 20200151736Abstract: Methods and system for a unique coding framework used to create, manage and track instructions for documentation and dissemination of instructions, indicate a particular association or activate a given process. In one example, the present disclosure relates to the online publishing of documentation to demonstrate relationships of parties and compliance with regulatory and other requirements. The present disclosure uses URL hyperlinks, badges, watermarks, icons and visual displays that are representative of a given function and that may be identified by reference of unique coding structure. The present disclosure relates to the publishing and display of relevant visual codes or images for viewing by members of the public, (human readable) as well as machines. The present disclosure enables the tracking and measurement of uses of coded representations in public or private channels. Structured hyperlink codes allow brief messages to be sent in shortened form to instruct or deliver messages or processes.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2019Publication date: May 14, 2020Inventors: Thomas Ari Chernaik, Kristopher Wayne Smith, James Edward Graham
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Publication number: 20200024654Abstract: The invention provides a method of detecting a target polynucleotide in a sample comprising: (a) contacting the sample with a guide polynucleotide that binds to a sequence in the target polynucleotide and a polynucleotide-guided effector protein, wherein the guide polynucleotide and polynucleotide-guided effector protein form a complex with any target polynucleotide present in the sample; (b) contacting the sample with a membrane comprising a transmembrane pore; (c) applying a potential to the membrane; and (d) monitoring for the presence or absence of an effect resulting from the interaction of the complex with the transmembrane pore to determine the presence or absence of the complex, thereby detecting the target polynucleotide in the sample.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2017Publication date: January 23, 2020Applicant: Oxford Nanopore Technologies LimitedInventors: Andrew John Heron, James Edward Graham, Richard Alexander Gutierrez, Rebecca Victoria Bowen, James White, Clive Gavin Brown, Daniel George Fordham
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Patent number: 10395255Abstract: Methods and system for a unique coding framework used to create, manage and track instructions for documentation and dissemination of instructions, indicate a particular association or activate a given process. In one example, the present disclosure relates to the online publishing of documentation to demonstrate relationships of parties and compliance with regulatory and other requirements. The present disclosure uses URL hyperlinks, badges, watermarks, icons and visual displays that are representative of a given function and that may be identified by reference of unique coding structure. The present disclosure relates to the publishing and display of relevant visual codes or images for viewing by members of the public, (human readable) as well as machines. The present disclosure enables the tracking and measurement of uses of coded representations in public or private channels. Structured hyperlink codes allow brief messages to be sent in shortened form to instruct or deliver messages or processes.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2017Date of Patent: August 27, 2019Assignee: CMP.LY, INC.Inventors: Thomas Ari Chernaik, Kristopher Wayne Smith, James Edward Graham
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Publication number: 20180232744Abstract: Methods and system for a unique coding framework used to create, manage and track instructions for documentation and dissemination of instructions, indicate a particular association or activate a given process. In one example, the present disclosure relates to the online publishing of documentation to demonstrate relationships of parties and compliance with regulatory and other requirements. The present disclosure uses URL hyperlinks, badges, watermarks, icons and visual displays that are representative of a given function and that may be identified by reference of unique coding structure. The present disclosure relates to the publishing and display of relevant visual codes or images for viewing by members of the public, (human readable) as well as machines. The present disclosure enables the tracking and measurement of uses of coded representations in public or private channels. Structured hyperlink codes allow brief messages to be sent in shortened form to instruct or deliver messages or processes.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2017Publication date: August 16, 2018Inventors: Thomas Ari Chernaik, Kristopher Wayne Smith, James Edward Graham
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Patent number: 9734504Abstract: Methods and system for a unique coding framework used to create, manage and track instructions for documentation and dissemination of instructions, indicate a particular association or activate a given process. In one example, the present disclosure relates to the online publishing of documentation to demonstrate relationships of parties and compliance with regulatory and other requirements. The present disclosure uses URL hyperlinks, badges, watermarks, icons and visual displays that are representative of a given function and that may be identified by reference of unique coding structure. The present disclosure relates to the publishing and display of relevant visual codes or images for viewing by members of the public, (human readable) as well as machines. The present disclosure enables the tracking and measurement of uses of coded representations in public or private channels. Structured hyperlink codes allow brief messages to be sent in shortened form to instruct or deliver messages or processes.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2013Date of Patent: August 15, 2017Assignee: CMP.LY, Inc.Inventors: Thomas Ari Chernaik, Kristopher Wayne Smith, James Edward Graham