Patents by Inventor Jennifer J. Bungo

Jennifer J. Bungo 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).

  • Compositions and methods to detect Legionella pneumophila nucleic acid
    Patent number: 9845509
    Abstract: Compositions are disclosed as nucleic acid sequences that may be used as amplification oligomers, including primers, and detection probes that hybridize specifically to Legionella pneumophila 23S rRNA sequences or DNA encoding 23S rRNA. Reaction mixtures are disclosed that contain oligonucleotides for the in vitro amplification and/or detection of Legionella pneumophila 23S rRNA sequences or DNA encoding 23S rRNA. Methods are disclosed for amplifying and/or detecting the presence of L. pnuemophila in samples by using the disclosed compositions in in vitro methods that include nucleic acid amplification and/or detection of a 23S rRNA sequence or DNA encoding the 23S rRNA sequence to produce a detectable amplification product. Reaction mixtures are disclosed that contain oligonucleotides for the in vitro amplification and/or detection of Legionella pneumophila 23S rRNA sequences or DNA encoding 23S rRNA.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2017
    Assignee: GEN-PROBE INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Jennifer J. Bungo, James J. Hogan, Reinhold B. Pollner, Marie K. Hudspeth, Shannon K. Kaplan, Elizabeth M. Marlowe
  • Detection of nucleic acids from multiple types of human papillomavirus
    Patent number: 9765407
    Abstract: Nucleic acid oligonucleotide sequences are disclosed which include amplification oligomers and probe oligomers which are useful for detecting multiple types of human papillomaviruses (HPV) associated with cervical cancer. Methods for detecting multiple HPV types in biological specimens by amplifying HPV nucleic acid sequences in vitro and detecting the amplified products are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2017
    Assignee: GEN-PROBE INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Sylvia A. Norman, Jennifer J. Bungo, William L. Hanna, Neeraj P. Rao
  • COMPOSITIONS, KITS AND METHODS FOR DETECTION OF CAMPYLOBACTER NUCLEIC ACID
    Publication number: 20160222439
    Abstract: The disclosed invention is related to compositions, kits and methods comprising one or more oligomers targeting 16S rRNA target nucleic acid from Campylobacter species jejuni, coli and/or lari. Compositions include amplification oligomers, detection probe oligomers and/or target capture oligomers. Kits and methods comprise at least one of these oligomers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2015
    Publication date: August 4, 2016
    Inventors: Michael R. RESHATOFF, JR., Jennifer J. BUNGO, Shannon K. KAPLAN, James J. HOGAN
  • Compositions and reaction mixtures for the detection of nucleic acids from multiple types of human papillomavirus
    Patent number: 9328392
    Abstract: Nucleic acid oligonucleotide sequences are disclosed which include amplification oligomers and probe oligomers which are useful for detecting multiple types of human papillomaviruses (HPV) associated with cervical cancer. Methods for detecting multiple HPV types in biological specimens by amplifying HPV nucleic acid sequences in vitro and detecting the amplified products are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2016
    Assignee: Gen-Probe Incorporated
    Inventors: Sylvia A. Norman, Jennifer J. Bungo, William L. Hanna, Neeraj P. Rao
  • Compositions, kits and methods for detection of campylobacter nucleic acid
    Patent number: 9175353
    Abstract: The disclosed invention is related to compositions, kits and methods comprising one or more oligomers targeting 16S rRNA target nucleic acid from Campylobacter species jejuni, coli and/or lari. Compositions include amplification oligomers, detection probe oligomers and/or target capture oligomers. Kits and methods comprise at least one of these oligomers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2015
    Assignee: Gen-Probe Incorporated
    Inventors: Michael R. Reshatoff, Jr., Jennifer J. Bungo, Shannon K. Kaplan, James J. Hogan
  • DETECTION OF NUCLEIC ACIDS FROM MULTIPLE TYPES OF HUMAN PAPILLOMAVIRUS
    Publication number: 20150292046
    Abstract: Nucleic acid oligonucleotide sequences are disclosed which include amplification oligomers and probe oligomers which are useful for detecting multiple types of human papillomaviruses (HPV) associated with cervical cancer. Methods for detecting multiple HPV types in biological specimens by amplifying HPV nucleic acid sequences in vitro and detecting the amplified products are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2015
    Publication date: October 15, 2015
    Inventors: Sylvia A. NORMAN, Jennifer J. BUNGO, William L. HANNA, Neeraj P. RAO
  • DETECTION OF NUCLEIC ACIDS FROM MULTIPLE TYPES OF HUMAN PAPILLOMAVIRUS
    Publication number: 20150292047
    Abstract: Nucleic acid oligonucleotide sequences are disclosed which include amplification oligomers and probe oligomers which are useful for detecting multiple types of human papillomaviruses (HPV) associated with cervical cancer. Methods for detecting multiple HPV types in biological specimens by amplifying HPV nucleic acid sequences in vitro and detecting the amplified products are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2015
    Publication date: October 15, 2015
    Inventors: Sylvia A. NORMAN, Jennifer J. BUNGO, William L. HANNA, Neeraj P. RAO
  • Compositions and methods to detect nucleic acid
    Patent number: 9109262
    Abstract: Compositions are disclosed as nucleic acid sequences that may be used as amplification oligomers, including primers, capture probes for sample preparation, and detection probes specific for Candida albicans 26S rRNA sequences or DNA encoding 26S rRNA. Methods are disclosed for detecting the presence of C. albicans in samples by using the disclosed compositions in methods that include in vitro nucleic acid amplification of a 26S rRNA sequence or DNA encoding the 26S rRNA sequence to produce a detectable amplification product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2015
    Assignee: Gen-Probe Incorporated
    Inventors: James J. Hogan, Irene Andruszkiewicz, Jennifer J. Bungo, Shannon K. Kaplan
  • Compositions to detect nucleic acid
    Patent number: 9109263
    Abstract: Compositions are disclosed as nucleic acid sequences that may be used as amplification oligomers, including primers, capture probes for sample preparation, and detection probes specific for Candida albicans 26S rRNA sequences or DNA encoding 26S rRNA. Methods are disclosed for detecting the presence of C. albicans in samples by using the disclosed compositions in methods that include in vitro nucleic acid amplification of a 26S rRNA sequence or DNA encoding the 26S rRNA sequence to produce a detectable amplification product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2015
    Assignee: Gen-Probe Incorporated
    Inventors: James J. Hogan, Irene Andruszkiewicz, Jennifer J. Bungo, Shannon K. Kaplan
  • Compositions and reaction mixtures for the detection of nucleic acids from multiple types of human papillomavirus
    Patent number: 9074263
    Abstract: Nucleic acid oligonucleotide sequences are disclosed which include amplification oligomers and probe oligomers which are useful for detecting multiple types of human papillomaviruses (HPV) associated with cervical cancer. Methods for detecting multiple HPV types in biological specimens by amplifying HPV nucleic acid sequences in vitro and detecting the amplified products are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2015
    Assignee: Gen-Probe Incorporated
    Inventors: Sylvia A. Norman, Jennifer J. Bungo, William L. Hanna, Neeraj P. Rao
  • COMPOSITIONS, KITS AND RELATED METHODS FOR THE DETECTION AND/OR MONITORING OF PSEUDOMONAS AERUGINOSA
    Publication number: 20150111212
    Abstract: The present invention provides compositions, methods and kits for the species-specific detection of pseudomonas aeruginosa.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2014
    Publication date: April 23, 2015
    Inventors: Shannon K. KAPLAN, Kristin LIVEZEY, Jennifer J. BUNGO, James J. HOGAN
  • COMPOSITIONS AND REACTION MIXTURES FOR THE DETECTION OF NUCLEIC ACIDS FROM MULTIPLE TYPES OF HUMAN PAPILLOMAVIRUS
    Publication number: 20150094235
    Abstract: Nucleic acid oligonucleotide sequences are disclosed which include amplification oligomers and probe oligomers which are useful for detecting multiple types of human papillomaviruses (HPV) associated with cervical cancer. Methods for detecting multiple HPV types in biological specimens by amplifying HPV nucleic acid sequences in vitro and detecting the amplified products are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2014
    Publication date: April 2, 2015
    Inventors: Sylvia A. NORMAN, Jennifer J. BUNGO, William L. HANNA, Neeraj P. RAO
  • Compositions, kits and related methods for the detection and/or monitoring of
    Patent number: 8927703
    Abstract: The present invention provides compositions, methods and kits for the species-specific detection of Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Assignee: Gen-Probe Incorporated
    Inventors: Shannon K. Kaplan, Kristin Livezey, Jennifer J. Bungo, James J. Hogan
  • COMPOSITIONS AND REACTION MIXTURES FOR THE DETECTION OF NUCLEIC ACIDS FROM MULTIPLE TYPES OF HUMAN PAPILLOMAVIRUS
    Publication number: 20140342351
    Abstract: Nucleic acid oligonucleotide sequences are disclosed which include amplification oligomers and probe oligomers which are useful for detecting multiple types of human papillomaviruses (HPV) associated with cervical cancer. Methods for detecting multiple HPV types in biological specimens by amplifying HPV nucleic acid sequences in vitro and detecting the amplified products are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2014
    Publication date: November 20, 2014
    Inventors: Sylvia A. NORMAN, Jennifer J. BUNGO, William L. HANNA, Neeraj P. RAO
  • Compositions, reaction mixtures and methods for detecting nucleic acids from multiple types of human papillomavirus
    Patent number: 8835114
    Abstract: Nucleic acid oligonucleotide sequences are disclosed which include amplification oligomers and probe oligomers which are useful for detecting multiple types of human papillomaviruses (HPV) associated with cervical cancer. Methods for detecting multiple HPV types in biological specimens by amplifying HPV nucleic acid sequences in vitro and detecting the amplified products are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignee: Gen-Probe Incorporated
    Inventors: Sylvia A. Norman, Jennifer J. Bungo, William L. Hanna, Neeraj P. Rao
  • Compositions, reaction mixtures and methods for detecting nucleic acids from multiple types of human papillomavirus
    Patent number: 8828660
    Abstract: Nucleic acid oligonucleotide sequences are disclosed which include amplification oligomers and probe oligomers which are useful for detecting multiple types of human papillomaviruses (HPV) associated with cervical cancer. Methods for detecting multiple HPV types in biological specimens by amplifying HPV nucleic acid sequences in vitro and detecting the amplified products are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2014
    Assignee: Gen-Probe Incorporated
    Inventors: Sylvia A. Norman, Jennifer J. Bungo, William L. Hanna, Neeraj P. Rao
  • Compositions, reaction mixtures and methods for detecting nucleic acids from type A1 and/or type C1 human papillomavirus
    Patent number: 8785125
    Abstract: Nucleic acid oligonucleotide sequences are disclosed which include amplification oligomers and probe oligomers which are useful for detecting multiple types of human papillomaviruses (HPV) associated with cervical cancer. Methods for detecting multiple HPV types in biological specimens by amplifying HPV nucleic acid sequences in vitro and detecting the amplified products are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2014
    Assignee: Gen-Probe Incorporated
    Inventors: Sylvia A. Norman, Jennifer J. Bungo, William L. Hanna, Neeraj P. Rao
  • COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS TO DETECT LEGIONELLA PNEUMOPHILA NUCLEIC ACID
    Publication number: 20140113289
    Abstract: Compositions are disclosed as nucleic acid sequences that may be used as amplification oligomers, including primers, and detection probes that hybridize specifically to Legionella pneumophila 23S rRNA sequences or DNA encoding 23S rRNA. Reaction mixtures are disclosed that contain oligonucleotides for the in vitro amplification and/or detection of Legionella pneumophila 23S rRNA sequences or DNA encoding 23S rRNA. Methods are disclosed for amplifying and/or detecting the presence of L. pnuemophila in samples by using the disclosed compositions in in vitro methods that include nucleic acid amplification and/or detection of a 23S rRNA sequence or DNA encoding the 23S rRNA sequence to produce a detectable amplification product. Reaction mixtures are disclosed that contain oligonucleotides for the in vitro amplification and/or detection of Legionella pneumophila 23S rRNA sequences or DNA encoding 23S rRNA.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2013
    Publication date: April 24, 2014
    Applicant: GEN-PROBE INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Jennifer J. Bungo, James J. Hogan, Reinhold B. Pollner, Marie K. Hudspeth, Shannon K. Kaplan, Elizabeth M. Marlowe
  • COMPOSITIONS, REACTION MIXTURES AND METHODS FOR DETECTING NUCLEIC ACIDS FROM MULTIPLE TYPES HUMAN PAPILLOMAVIRUS
    Publication number: 20140038173
    Abstract: Nucleic acid oligonucleotide sequences are disclosed which include amplification oligomers and probe oligomers which are useful for detecting multiple types of human papillomaviruses (HPV) associated with cervical cancer. Methods for detecting multiple HPV types in biological specimens by amplifying HPV nucleic acid sequences in vitro and detecting the amplified products are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2013
    Publication date: February 6, 2014
    Applicant: Gen-Probe Incorporated
    Inventors: Sylvia A. NORMAN, Jennifer J. BUNGO, William L. HANNA, Neeraj P. RAO
  • COMPOSITIONS, REACTION MIXTURES AND METHODS FOR DETECTING NUCLEIC ACIDS FROM TYPE A1 AND/OR TYPE C1 HUMAN PAPILLOMAVIRUS
    Publication number: 20140030701
    Abstract: Nucleic acid oligonucleotide sequences are disclosed which include amplification oligomers and probe oligomers which are useful for detecting multiple types of human papillomaviruses (HPV) associated with cervical cancer. Methods for detecting multiple HPV types in biological specimens by amplifying HPV nucleic acid sequences in vitro and detecting the amplified products are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2013
    Publication date: January 30, 2014
    Applicant: Gen-Probe Incorporated
    Inventors: Sylvia A. NORMAN, Jennifer J. BUNGO, William L. HANNA, Neeraj P. RAO