Patents by Inventor James G. Moe

James G. Moe 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).

  • Nucleic acid assays
    Publication number: 20030077580
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the detection of specific nucleic acid sequences, either by a process of amplification of specific nucleic acid sequences or not. More particularly the invention provides for improved compositions and methods for reducing the chance for contamination from manipulation of reagents, internal controls for amplification, and the use of automated apparatus for the automated detection of one, or more than one amplified nucleic acid sequences.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2002
    Publication date: April 24, 2003
    Applicant: bioMerieux Vitek
    Inventors: Luigi Catanzariti, Bryan W. Kluttz, Marcela Vera-Garcia, J. Lawrence Burg, James G. Moe, Geoff A. McKinley
  • Nucleic acid assays
    Patent number: 6528632
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the detection of specific nucleic acid sequences after an amplification process, or directly without amplification. In particular, the invention provides for the automation of the amplification and detection process, the amplification and detection of one or more specific nucleic acid sequences, the use of internal controls, reduced potential for contamination caused by the manual manipulation of reagents, and improved reagent compositions to better control assay performance and provide for further protection against contamination.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2003
    Assignee: bioMerieux Vitek
    Inventors: Luigi Catanzariti, Bryan W. Kluttz, Marcela Vera-Garcia, J. Lawrence Burg, James G. Moe, Geoff A. McKinley
  • Nucleic acid assays
    Patent number: 6300068
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the detection of specific nucleic acid sequences after an amplification process, or directly without amplification. In particular, the invention provides for the automation of the amplification and detection process, the amplification and detection of one or more specific nucleic acid sequences, the use of internal controls, reduced potential for contamination caused by the manual manipulation of reagents, and improved reagent compositions to better control assay performance and provide for further protection against contamination.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2001
    Assignee: bioMerieux Vitek, Inc.
    Inventors: J. Lawrence Burg, Luigi Catanzariti, Bryan W. Kluttz, Geoff A. McKinley, James G. Moe, Marcela Vera-Garcia
  • Dual chamber disposable reaction vessel for amplification reactions, reaction processing station therefor, and methods of use
    Patent number: 5786182
    Abstract: A reaction vessel for a nucleic acid amplification reaction has a first chamber containing an amplification reagent mix, a second chamber containing an amplification enzyme, and a fluid channel or chamber connecting the first and second chambers together. A fluid sample is introduced into the first chamber. After a denaturation and primer annealing process has occurred in the first chamber, the fluid channel is opened to allow the solution of the reagent and fluid sample to flow into the second chamber. The second chamber is maintained at an optimal temperature for the amplification reaction.A station is described for processing test strips incorporating the reaction vessels. The station includes temperature and vacuum control subsystems to maintain proper temperatures in the reaction vessel and effectuate the transfer of the fluid from one chamber to the other in an automated fashion without human intervention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 28, 1998
    Assignee: bioMerieux Vitek, Inc.
    Inventors: Luigi Catanzariti, Bryan W. Kluttz, Geoff A. McKinley, Arthur L. Garland, Louis Graziano, James G. Moe, Marcela Vera-Garcia, James Clement Bishop, David Chastain, Fabio Gennari