Patents by Inventor Jeff G. Hall
Jeff G. Hall 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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Patent number: 11884957Abstract: Disclosed are methods for diagnosing Bacterial Vaginosis (BV). The disclosed methods generally include detecting select species of Eggerthella and/or Prevotella, and optionally detecting select species of Lactobacillus. Also disclosed are nucleic acid oligomers and related compositions for detection of a 16S rRNA or its encoding gene from select species of Eggerthella, Prevotella, or Lactobacillus.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2020Date of Patent: January 30, 2024Assignee: Gen-Probe IncorporatedInventors: Michael Graham, Jeff G. Hall, Joseph J. King
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Publication number: 20210047672Abstract: Disclosed are methods for diagnosing Bacterial Vaginosis (BV). The disclosed methods generally include detecting select species of Eggerthella and/or Prevotella, and optionally detecting select species of Lactobacillus. Also disclosed are nucleic acid oligomers and related compositions for detection of a 16S rRNA or its encoding gene from select species of Eggerthella, Prevotella, or Lactobacillus.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2020Publication date: February 18, 2021Inventors: Michael GRAHAM, Jeff G. HALL, Joseph J. KING
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Patent number: 10865433Abstract: Disclosed are methods for diagnosing Bacterial Vaginosis (BV). The disclosed methods generally include detecting select species of Eggerthella and/or Prevotella, and optionally detecting select species of Lactobacillus. Also disclosed are nucleic acid oligomers and related compositions for detection of a 16S rRNA or its encoding gene from select species of Eggerthella, Prevotella, or Lactobacillus.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2016Date of Patent: December 15, 2020Assignee: GEN-PROBE INCORPORATEDInventors: Michael Graham, Jeff G. Hall, Joseph J. King
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Publication number: 20180163259Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compositions and methods, and related systems, products and kits, for performing temperature-dependent multiplex invasive cleavage assays, where a plurality of target nucleic acids are detected and distinguished from each other in a procedure using only a single fluorescent moiety as the reporter, and single channel fluorescence detection. In some embodiments, at least one of the plurality of target nucleic acids is an amplified nucleic acid, where progress in a thermal cycling amplification reaction is monitored as a function of time (i.e., real-time amplification).Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2016Publication date: June 14, 2018Inventors: Patrick L. PETERSON, Jeff G. HALL, Joe KING
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Patent number: 8911973Abstract: The present invention provides methods, compositions, and kits comprising snap-back primers used for forming 3? hairpin structures, 5? hairpin structures, and double hairpin structures. The hairpin structures may be used for detecting target sequences (e.g., such as small RNA target sequence), for detecting polymorphisms in target sequences (e.g., such as polymorphisms located near the 5? or 3? ends of the target sequence), or other nucleic acid characterization methods. In certain embodiments, the hairpin structures form invasive cleavage structures (e.g., in combination with a probe or upstream oligonucleotide) which may be cleaved by structure-specific enzymes in order to detect the presence or absence of a particular nucleotide or nucleotide sequence.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2013Date of Patent: December 16, 2014Assignee: Third Wave Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Jeff G. Hall, Andrew A. Lukowiak, Patrick Peterson
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Publication number: 20140004514Abstract: The present invention provides methods, compositions, and kits comprising snap-back primers used for forming 3? hairpin structures, 5? hairpin structures, and double hairpin structures. The hairpin structures may be used for detecting target sequences (e.g., such as small RNA target sequence), for detecting polymorphisms in target sequences (e.g., such as polymorphisms located near the 5? or 3? ends of the target sequence), or other nucleic acid characterization methods. In certain embodiments, the hairpin structures form invasive cleavage structures (e.g., in combination with a probe or upstream oligonucleotide) which may be cleaved by structure-specific enzymes in order to detect the presence or absence of a particular nucleotide or nucleotide sequence.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2013Publication date: January 2, 2014Applicant: THIRD WAVE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Jeff G. Hall, Andrew A. Lukowiak, Patrick Peterson
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Patent number: 8445238Abstract: The present invention provides methods, compositions, and kits comprising snap-back primers used for forming 3? hairpin structures, 5? hairpin structures, and double hairpin structures. The hairpin structures may be used for detecting target sequences (e.g., such as small RNA target sequence), for detecting polymorphisms in target sequences (e.g., such as polymorphisms located near the 5? or 3? ends of the target sequence), or other nucleic acid characterization methods. In certain embodiments, the hairpin structures form invasive cleavage structures (e.g., in combination with a probe or upstream oligonucleotide) which may be cleaved by structure-specific enzymes in order to detect the presence or absence of a particular nucleotide or nucleotide sequence.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2007Date of Patent: May 21, 2013Assignee: Third Wave Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Jeff G. Hall, Andrew A. Lukowiak, Patrick Peterson
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Patent number: 8288093Abstract: The present invention relates to means for the detection and characterization of nucleic acid sequences, as well as variations in nucleic acid sequences. The present invention also relates to methods for forming a nucleic acid cleavage structure on a target sequence and cleaving the nucleic acid cleavage structure in a site-specific manner. The structure-specific nuclease activity of a variety of enzymes is used to cleave the target-dependent cleavage structure, thereby indicating the presence of specific nucleic acid sequences or specific variations thereof. The present invention further relates to methods and devices for the separation of nucleic acid molecules based on charge. The present invention also provides methods for the detection of non-target cleavage products via the formation of a complete and activated protein binding region. The invention further provides sensitive and specific methods for the detection of human cytomegalovirus nucleic acid in a sample.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2008Date of Patent: October 16, 2012Assignee: Third Wave Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Jeff G. Hall, Victor I. Lyamichev, Andrea L. Mast, Mary Ann D. Brow
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Patent number: 8063184Abstract: The present invention provides novel cleavage agents and polymerases for the cleavage and modification of nucleic acid. The cleavage agents and polymerases find use, for example, for the detection and characterization of nucleic acid sequences and variations in nucleic acid sequences. In some embodiments, the 5? nuclease activity of a variety of enzymes is used to cleave a target-dependent cleavage structure, thereby indicating the presence of specific nucleic acid sequences or specific variations thereof.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2010Date of Patent: November 22, 2011Assignee: Third Wave Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Hatim Allawi, Brad T. Argue, Christian Tor Bartholomay, LuAnne Chehak, Michelle L. Curtis, Peggy S. Eis, Jeff G. Hall, Hon S. Ip, Lin Ji, Michael Kaiser, Robert W. Kwiatkowski, Jr., Andrew A. Lukowiak, Victor Lyamichev, Natalie E. Lyamicheva, WuPo Ma, Bruce P. Neri, Sarah M. Olson, Marilyn C. Olson-Munoz, James J. Schaefer, Zbigniev Skrzypczynski, Tsetska Y. Takova, Lisa C. Thompson, Kevin L. Vedvik
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Publication number: 20110104682Abstract: The present invention provides novel cleavage agents and polymerases for the cleavage and modification of nucleic acid. The cleavage agents and polymerases find use, for example, for the detection and characterization of nucleic acid sequences and variations in nucleic acid sequences. In some embodiments, the 5? nuclease activity of a variety of enzymes is used to cleave a target-dependent cleavage structure, thereby indicating the presence of specific nucleic acid sequences or specific variations thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2010Publication date: May 5, 2011Applicant: THIRD WAVE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Hatim Allawi, Brad T. Argue, Christian Tor Bartholomay, LuAnne Chehak, Michelle L. Curtis, Peggy S. Eis, Jeff G. Hall, Hon S. Ip, Lin Ji, Michael Kaiser, Robert W. Kwiatkowski, JR., Andrew A. Lukowiak, Victor Lyamichev, Natalie E. Lyamicheva, WuPo Ma, Bruce P. Neri, Sarah M. Olson, Marilyn C. Olson-Munoz, James J. Schaefer, Zbigniev Skrzypczynski, Tsetska Y. Takova, Lisa C. Thompson, Kevin L. Vedvik
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Patent number: 7935800Abstract: The present invention provides novel cleavage agents and polymerases for the cleavage and modification of nucleic acid. The cleavage agents and polymerases find use, for example, for the detection and characterization of nucleic acid sequences and variations in nucleic acid sequences. In some embodiments, the 5? nuclease activity of a variety of enzymes is used to cleave a target-dependent cleavage structure, thereby indicating the presence of specific nucleic acid sequences or specific variations thereof.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2006Date of Patent: May 3, 2011Assignee: Third Wave Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Hatim T. Allawi, Brad T. Argue, Christian Tor Bartholomay, LuAnne Chehak, Michelle L. Curtis, Peggy S. Eis, Jeff G. Hall, Hon S. Ip, Lin Ji, Michael W. Kaiser, Robert W. Kwiatkowski, Andrew A. Lukowiak, Victor Lyamichev, Natalie E. Lyamicheva, WuPo Ma, Bruce P. Neri, Sarah M. Olson, Marilyn C. Olson-Munoz, James J. Schaefer, Zbigniev Skrzypczynski, Tsetska Y Takova, Lisa C. Thompson, Kevin L. Vedvik
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Patent number: 7829314Abstract: The present invention relates to means for the detection and characterization of nucleic acid sequences, as well as variations in nucleic acid sequences. The present invention also relates to methods for forming a nucleic acid cleavage structure on a target sequence and cleaving the nucleic acid cleavage structure in a site-specific manner. The structure-specific nuclease activity of a variety of enzymes is used to cleave the target-dependent cleavage structure, thereby indicating the presence of specific nucleic acid sequences or specific variations thereof.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2009Date of Patent: November 9, 2010Assignee: Third Wave Technologies, Inc.Inventors: James R. Prudent, Jeff G. Hall, Victor I. Lyamichev, Mary Ann D. Brow, James E. Dahlberg
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Patent number: 7820387Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for the detection and characterization of nucleic acid sequences and variations in nucleic acid sequences. The present invention relates to methods for forming a nucleic acid cleavage structure on a solid support and cleaving the nucleic acid cleavage structure in a site-specific manner. For example, in some embodiments, a 5? nuclease activity from any of a variety of enzymes is used to cleave the target-dependent cleavage structure, thereby indicating the presence of specific nucleic acid sequences or specific variations thereof.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2007Date of Patent: October 26, 2010Assignee: Third Wave Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Bruce P. Neri, Jeff G. Hall, Victor Lyamichev, Lloyd M. Smith
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Patent number: 7807806Abstract: The present invention provides novel cleavage agents and polymerases for the cleavage and modification of nucleic acid. The cleavage agents and polymerases find use, for example, for the detection and characterization of nucleic acid sequences and variations in nucleic acid sequences. In some embodiments, the 5? nuclease activity of a variety of enzymes is used to cleave a target-dependent cleavage structure, thereby indicating the presence of specific nucleic acid sequences or specific variations thereof.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2007Date of Patent: October 5, 2010Assignee: Third Wave Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Hatim T. Allawi, Brad T. Argue, Christian Tor Bartholomay, LuAnne Chehak, Michelle L. Curtis, Peggy S. Eis, Jeff G. Hall, Hon S. Ip, Lin Ji, Michael W. Kaiser, Robert W. Kwiatkowski, Andrew A. Lukowiak, Victor Lyamichev, Natalie E. Lyamicheva, Wupo Ma, Bruce P. Neri, Sarah M. Olson, Marilyn C. Olson-Munoz, James J. Schaefer, Zbigniev Skrzypczynski, Tsetska Y. Takova, Lisa C. Thompson, Kevin L. Vedvik
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Patent number: 7678542Abstract: The present invention relates to novel phosphoramidites, including positive and neutrally charged compounds. The present invention also provides charge tags for attachment to materials including solid supports and nucleic acids, wherein the charge tags increase or decrease the net charge of the material. The present invention further provides methods for separating and characterizing molecules based on the charge differentials between modified and unmodified materials.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2008Date of Patent: March 16, 2010Assignee: Third Wave Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Victor Lyamichev, Zbigniev Skrzypczynski, Hatim T. Allawi, Sarah R. Wayland, Tsetska Y. Takova, Bruce P. Neri, James R. Prudent, Jeff G. Hall
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Publication number: 20090305283Abstract: The present invention relates to means for the detection and characterization of nucleic acid sequences, as well as variations in nucleic acid sequences. The present invention also relates to methods for forming a nucleic acid cleavage structure on a target sequence and cleaving the nucleic acid cleavage structure in a site-specific manner. The structure-specific nuclease activity of a variety of enzymes is used to cleave the target-dependent cleavage structure, thereby indicating the presence of specific nucleic acid sequences or specific variations thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2009Publication date: December 10, 2009Applicant: THIRD WAVE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: James R. Prudent, Jeff G. Hall, Victor I. Lyamichev, Mary Ann D. Brow, James E. Dahlberg
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Patent number: 7588891Abstract: The present invention relates to means for the detection and characterization of nucleic acid sequences, as well as variations in nucleic acid sequences. The present invention also relates to methods for forming a nucleic acid cleavage structure on a target sequence and cleaving the nucleic acid cleavage structure in a site-specific manner. The structure-specific nuclease activity of a variety of enzymes is used to cleave the target-dependent cleavage structure, thereby indicating the presence of specific nucleic acid sequences or specific variations thereof.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2005Date of Patent: September 15, 2009Assignee: Third Wave Technologies, Inc.Inventors: James R. Prudent, Jeff G. Hall, Victor I. Lyamichev, Mary Ann D. Brow, James E. Dahlberg
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Patent number: 7582436Abstract: The present invention provides compositions comprising oligonucleotides that have 3? end groups (e.g. lipophilic moieties) that are useful in invasive cleavage reactions such as the INVADER assay. Specifically, the present invention provides compositions containing oligonucleotides with 3? end groups configured for generating a detectable signal in invasive cleavages assays with a high signal-to-background ratio, as well as methods for generating such compositions.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2007Date of Patent: September 1, 2009Assignee: Third Wave Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Jeff G. Hall, Zbigniev Skrzypczynski, Sarah Wayland, Ned D. Reimer, Luis P. Reynaldo, Joerg Baier, Victor Lyamichev, Bruce P. Neri
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Publication number: 20090142754Abstract: The present invention provides novel cleavage agents and polymerases for the cleavage and modification of nucleic acid. The cleavage agents and polymerases find use, for example, for the detection and characterization of nucleic acid sequences and variations in nucleic acid sequences. In some embodiments, the 5? nuclease activity of a variety of enzymes is used to cleave a target-dependent cleavage structure, thereby indicating the presence of specific nucleic acid sequences or specific variations thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2007Publication date: June 4, 2009Applicant: Third Wave Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Hatim T. Allawi, Brad T. Argue, Christian Tor Bartholomay, LuAnne Chehak, Michelle L. Curtis, Peggy S. Eis, Jeff G. Hall, Hon S. Ip, Lin Ji, Michael W. Kaiser, Robert W. Kwiatkowski, Andrew A. Lukowiak, Victor Lyamichev, Natalie E. Lyamicheva, WuPo Ma, Bruce P. Neri, Sarah M. Olson, Marilyn C. Olson-Munoz, James J. Schaefer, Zbigniev Skrzypczynski, Tsetska Y. Takova, Lisa C. Thompson, Kevin L. Vedvik
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Publication number: 20090142752Abstract: The present invention provides methods, compositions, and kits comprising snap-back primers used for forming 3? hairpin structures, 5? hairpin structures, and double hairpin structures. The hairpin structures may be used for detecting target sequences (e.g., such as small RNA target sequence), for detecting polymorphisms in target sequences (e.g., such as polymorphisms located near the 5? or 3? ends of the target sequence), or other nucleic acid characterization methods. In certain embodiments, the hairpin structures form invasive cleavage structures (e.g., in combination with a probe or upstream oligonucleotide) which may be cleaved by structure-specific enzymes in order to detect the presence or absence of a particular nucleotide or nucleotide sequence.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2007Publication date: June 4, 2009Applicant: Third Wave Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Jeff G. Hall, Andrew A. Lukowiak, Patrick Peterson