Patents by Inventor James P. Hoeffler

James P. Hoeffler 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: 8637264
    Abstract: Methods of using microarrays to simplify analysis and characterization of genes and their function are provided. Such methods can be used to identify and characterize antibodies having binding affinity for a specific target antigen. A method of determining gene expression at the protein level by contacting an array of characterized or uncharacterized antibodies on a solid surface with one or more proteins and identifying the antibodies to which said protein(s) binds also is provided. This method can be used to compare the protein expression in two different populations of cells, such as normal cells and cancer cells or resting cells and stimulated cells. In addition, a method of determining gene expression at the protein level by contacting a microarray of nucleic acid samples derived from a variety of different sources with one or more nucleic acid probes then identifying the sample or samples to which the probe binds is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2014
    Assignee: Life Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: James P. Hoeffler, Joseph M. Fernandez, Marc S. Nasoff
  • Publication number: 20120004131
    Abstract: Methods of using microarrays to simplify analysis and characterization of genes and their function are provided. Such methods can be used to identify and characterize antibodies having binding affinity for a specific target antigen. A method of determining gene expression at the protein level by contacting an array of characterized or uncharacterized antibodies on a solid surface with one or more proteins and identifying the antibodies to which said protein(s) binds also is provided. This method can be used to compare the protein expression in two different populations of cells, such as normal cells and cancer cells or resting cells and stimulated cells. In addition, a method of determining gene expression at the protein level by contacting a microarray of nucleic acid samples derived from a variety of different sources with one or more nucleic acid probes then identifying the sample or samples to which the probe binds is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2011
    Publication date: January 5, 2012
    Applicant: LIFE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
    Inventors: James P. Hoeffler, Joseph M. Fernandez, Marc S. Nasoff
  • Patent number: 7794946
    Abstract: The invention disclosed herein comprises methods of using microarrays to simplify analysis and characterization of genes and their function. In one aspect of the invention the methods are used to identify and characterize antibodies having binding affinity for a specific target antigen. The invention further comprises a method of determining gene expression at the protein level comprising contacting an array of characterized or uncharacterized antibodies on a solid surface with one or more proteins and identifying the antibodies to which said protein(s) binds. This method can be additionally used to compare the protein expression in two different populations of cells, such as normal cells and cancer cells or resting cells and stimulated cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2010
    Assignee: Life Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: James P. Hoeffler, Joseph M. Fernandez, Marc S. Nasoff
  • Publication number: 20100022407
    Abstract: Methods of using microarrays to simplify analysis and characterization of genes and their function are provided. Such methods can be used to identify and characterize antibodies having binding affinity for a specific target antigen. A method of determining gene expression at the protein level by contacting an array of characterized or uncharacterized antibodies on a solid surface with one or more proteins and identifying the antibodies to which said protein(s) binds also is provided. This method can be used to compare the protein expression in two different populations of cells, such as normal cells and cancer cells or resting cells and stimulated cells. In addition, a method of determining gene expression at the protein level by contacting a microarray of nucleic acid samples derived from a variety of different sources with one or more nucleic acid probes then identifying the sample or samples to which the probe binds is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2009
    Publication date: January 28, 2010
    Applicant: LIFE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
    Inventors: James P. Hoeffler, Joseph M. Fernandez, Marc S. Nasoff
  • Publication number: 20040009477
    Abstract: The present invention comprises a method for producing libraries of expressible gene sequences. The method of the invention allows for the simultaneous manipulation of multiple gene sequences and thus allows libraries to be created in an efficient and high throughput manner. The expression vectors containing verified gene sequences can be used to transfect cells for the production of recombinant proteins. The invention further comprises libraries of expressible gene sequences produced using the method of the invention and expression vectors used in the construction of said libraries.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2001
    Publication date: January 15, 2004
    Applicant: INVITROGEN CORPORATION
    Inventors: Joseph M. Fernandez, John A. Heyman, James P. Hoeffler, Heather L. Marks-Hull, Michelle L. Sindici
  • Publication number: 20030017149
    Abstract: A method of screening a DNA construct library for a single chain monoclonal antibody s fusion reagent capable of binding a transcriptional associated biomolecule in vivo is described. Single chain monoclonal antibody fusion reagents capable of binding transcriptional associated biomolecules in vivo are provided. Single chain monoclonal antibody fusion reagents which are capable of regulating transcription in zivo are also provided. Therapeutic methods for regulating the transcription of a gene in vivo are also described. A method is further provided for screening a plurality of compounds for specific binding affinity with a single chain monoclonal antibody fusion reagent. A method is also described for diagnosing a physiological disorder manifested by an abnormal level of a transcription associated biomolecule.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2001
    Publication date: January 23, 2003
    Inventors: James P. Hoeffler, Marijane Russell
  • Publication number: 20020164656
    Abstract: Methods of using microarrays to simplify analysis and characterization of genes and their function are provided. Such methods can be used to identify and characterize antibodies having binding affinity for a specific target antigen. A method of determining gene expression at the protein level by contacting an array of characterized or uncharacterized antibodies on a solid surface with one or more proteins and identifying the antibodies to which said protein(s) binds also is provided. This method can be used to compare the protein expression in two different populations of cells, such as normal cells and cancer cells or resting cells and stimulated cells. In addition, a method of determining gene expression at the protein level by contacting a microarray of nucleic acid samples derived from a variety of different sources with one or more nucleic acid probes then identifying the sample or samples to which the probe binds is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2001
    Publication date: November 7, 2002
    Inventors: James P. Hoeffler, Joseph M. Fernandez, Marc S. Nasoff
  • Patent number: 6251667
    Abstract: This invention is directed toward the characterization and cloning of a cAMP-responsive transcription enhancer binding protein (CREB). This protein, CREB, is a transcriptional activator which activates transcription in eukaryotic cells. This CREB protein can be used to increase or decrease production of proteins by stimulating expression of a recombinant gene that is operably-linked to the CRE enhancer element and responsive to cAMP.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2001
    Assignee: The General Hospital Corporation
    Inventors: Joel F. Habener, James P. Hoeffler
  • Patent number: 6017754
    Abstract: The present invention relates a novel expression system which allows the study of experimental genes of interest on cellular events soon after transfection. The expression system includes a vector which encodes for a recombinant antibody binding unit (rAb).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 1995
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2000
    Assignee: Invitrogen Corporation
    Inventors: Jonathan D. Chesnut, James P. Hoeffler
  • Patent number: 5919649
    Abstract: This invention is directed toward the characterization and cloning of a cAMP-responsive transcription enhancer binding protein (CREB). This protein, CREB, is a transcriptional activator which activates transcription in eukaryotic cells. This CREB protein can be used to increase or decrease production of proteins by stimulating expression of a recombinant gene that is operably-linked to the CRE enhancer element and responsive to cAMP.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 1991
    Date of Patent: July 6, 1999
    Assignee: The General Hospital Corporation
    Inventors: Joel F. Habener, James P. Hoeffler