Patents by Inventor John W. Shultz

John W. Shultz 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: 10745365
    Abstract: A method to detect the presence or amount of at least one molecule in a sample which employs a derivative of luciferin or a derivative of a fluorophore is provided. Compounds and compositions for carrying out the methods of the invention are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2020
    Assignee: Promega Corporation
    Inventors: James J. Cali, William Daily, Erika Hawkins, Dieter Klaubert, Jianquan Liu, Poncho Meisenheimer, Michael Scurria, John W. Shultz, James Unch, Michael P. Valley, Keith V. Wood, Wenhui Zhou
  • Publication number: 20190031629
    Abstract: A method to detect the presence or amount of at least one molecule in a sample which employs a derivative of luciferin or a derivative of a fluorophore is provided. Compounds and compositions for carrying out the methods of the invention are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2018
    Publication date: January 31, 2019
    Inventors: James J. Cali, William Daily, Erika Hawkins, Dieter Klaubert, Jianquan Liu, Poncho Meisenheimer, Michael Scurria, John W. Shultz, James Unch, Michael P. Valley, Keith V. Wood, Wenhui Zhou
  • Patent number: 10077244
    Abstract: A method to detect the presence of amount of at least one molecule in a sample which employs a derivative of luciferin or a derivative of a fluorophore is provided. Compounds and compositions for carrying out the methods of the invention are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2018
    Assignee: PROMEGA CORPORATION
    Inventors: James J. Cali, William Daily, Erika Hawkins, Dieter Klaubert, Jianquan Liu, Poncho Meisenheimer, Michael Scurria, John W. Shultz, James Unch, Michael P. Valley, Keith V. Wood, Wenhui Zhou
  • Publication number: 20160176830
    Abstract: A method to detect the presence of amount of at least one molecule in a sample which employs a derivative of luciferin or a derivative of a fluorophore is provided. Compounds and compositions for carrying out the methods of the invention are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2014
    Publication date: June 23, 2016
    Inventors: James J. Cali, William Daily, Erika Hawkins, Dieter Klaubert, Jianquan Liu, Poncho Meisenheimer, Michael Scurria, John W. Shultz, James Unch, Michael P. Valley, Keith V. Wood, Wenhui Zhou
  • Patent number: 9290745
    Abstract: A modified beetle luciferase protein which is an environmentally sensitive reporter protein is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2016
    Assignee: PROMEGA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Frank Fan, Martin Ken Lewis, John W. Shultz, Keith V. Wood, Braeden Butler
  • Publication number: 20140273156
    Abstract: A modified beetle luciferase protein which is an environmentally sensitive reporter protein is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: PROMEGA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Frank Fan, Martin Ken Lewis, John W. Shultz, Keith V. Wood, Braeden Butler
  • Publication number: 20140154716
    Abstract: A method to detect the presence or amount of at least one molecule in a sample which employs a derivative of luciferin or a derivative of a fluorophore is provided. Compounds and compositions for carrying out the methods of the invention are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2013
    Publication date: June 5, 2014
    Inventors: James J. Cali, William Daily, Erika Hawkins, Dieter Klaubert, Jianquan Liu, Poncho Meisenheimer, Michael Scurria, John W. Shultz, James Unch, Michael P. Valley, Keith V. Wood, Wenhui Zhou
  • Patent number: 8673558
    Abstract: A modified beetle luciferase protein which is an environmentally sensitive reporter protein is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2014
    Assignee: Promega Corporation
    Inventors: Frank Fan, Martin Ken Lewis, John W. Shultz, Keith V. Wood, Braeden Butler
  • Publication number: 20120214677
    Abstract: A modified beetle luciferase protein which is an environmentally sensitive reporter protein is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2012
    Publication date: August 23, 2012
    Applicant: PROMEGA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Frank Fan, Martin Ken Lewis, John W. Shultz, Keith V. Wood, Braeden Butler
  • Patent number: 8183036
    Abstract: A modified beetle luciferase protein which is an environmentally sensitive reporter protein is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
    Assignee: Promega Corporation
    Inventors: Frank Fan, Martin Ken Lewis, John W. Shultz, Keith V. Wood, Braeden Butler
  • Patent number: 7951550
    Abstract: A method to detect the presence or amount of at least one molecule in a sample which employs a derivative of luciferin or a derivative of a fluorophore is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2011
    Assignee: Promega Corporation
    Inventors: James J. Cali, William Daily, Erika Hawkins, Dieter Klaubert, Jianquan Liu, Poncho Meisenheimer, Michael Scurria, John W. Shultz, James Unch, Michael P. Valley, Keith V. Wood, Wenhui Zhou
  • Publication number: 20080299593
    Abstract: A method to detect the presence or amount of at least one molecule in a sample which employs a derivative of luciferin or a derivative of a fluorophore is provided. Compounds and compositions for carrying out the methods of the invention are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2008
    Publication date: December 4, 2008
    Applicant: Promega Corporation
    Inventors: James J. Cali, William Daily, Erika Hawkins, Dieter Klaubert, Jianquan Liu, Poncho Meisenheimer, Michael Scurria, John W. Shultz, James Unch, Michael P. Valley, Keith V. Wood, Wenhui Zhou
  • Patent number: 7090975
    Abstract: Processes are disclosed using the depolymerization of a nucleic acid hybrid and incorporation of a suitable nucleotide to qualitatively and quantitatively analyze for the presence of predetermined nucleic acid target sequences. Applications of those processes include the detection of single nucleotide polymorphisms, identification of single base changes, genotyping, medical marker diagnostics, mirosequencing, and.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2006
    Assignee: Promega Corporation
    Inventors: John W. Shultz, Ryan J. Olson, Christine Andrews
  • Patent number: 6764689
    Abstract: A process for producing and purifying peptides and for producing peptide/protein antigens for antibody production is described. The process utilizes fusion proteins and specifically fusion proteins in which the fusion protein carrier segment includes an amino acid sequence at least about 65 amino acids long and in which the amino acid sequence does not contain negative or positive charged side chains of amino acids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2004
    Assignee: Promega Corporation
    Inventors: Mark W. Knuth, Mary Haak-Frendscho, John W. Shultz, Scott A. Lesley, Catherine E. Villars
  • Publication number: 20040101947
    Abstract: Cell lysis compositions, methods for extracting and isolating proteins and peptides from a host cells using the compositions, kits and apparatus for extracting and isolating protein and peptide molecules from host cells and for detecting for the presence of a protein or peptide. The composition allows for the extraction and isolation of proteins and peptides from host cells without the need for mechanical disruption and with or without isolation of the cells from cell medium. The composition includes at least one surfactant having a hydrophobic-lipophilic balance value in the range from about 11 to about 16; and at least one cell membrane altering compound.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2003
    Publication date: May 27, 2004
    Applicant: Promega Corporation
    Inventors: Laurie Engel, John W. Shultz, Tonny M. Johnson, Kristopher Zimmerman, Laura L. Bozek, Judith N. Stevens
  • Publication number: 20030049624
    Abstract: Processes are disclosed using the depolymerization of a nucleic acid hybrid and incorporation of a suitable nucleotide to qualitatively and quantitatively analyze for the presence of predetermined nucleic acid target sequences. Applications of those processes include the detection of single nucleotide polymorphisms, identification of single base changes, genotyping, medical marker diagnostics, mirosequencing, and.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2001
    Publication date: March 13, 2003
    Applicant: Promega Corporation
    Inventors: John W. Shultz, Ryan J. Olson, Christine A. Andrews
  • Publication number: 20020137076
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for altering enzyme reactions. In particular, the invention relates to composition and methods for using RNA polymers to inhibit RNase enzymes, to remove RNA-binding enzymes and proteins from solution and to enhance certain enzymatic reactions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2001
    Publication date: September 26, 2002
    Inventors: John W. Shultz, Martin K. Lewis, Christine Andrews
  • Patent number: 6379898
    Abstract: This invention discloses methods, compositions and kits for the detection of extremely low levels of nucleic acid, cells and cellular material in biological samples. The nucleic acid detection systems utilize either the pyrophosphorolysis reaction catalyzed by various polymerases or nuclease digestion coupled with pyrophosphorylation catalyzed by phosphoribosylpyrophosphate synthetase to produce either deoxyribonucleoside triphosphates or ribonucleoside triphosphates. dNTPs are transformed to ATP by the action of nucleoside diphosphate kinase. The ATP produced by these reactions may be detected by luciferase or NADH based detection systems. If more sensitive detection is required, schemes for the amplification of NTPs and dNTPS are provided. A detection system for cells or cellular material in a sample is provided wherein AMP and a high energy phosphate donor added to a sample are converted to ATP by the action of endogenous enzymes, followed by detection of the ATP.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2002
    Inventors: John W. Shultz, Michelle A. Nelson, Donna M. Leippe, Martin K. Lewis, Lisa S. Nelson
  • Patent number: 6335162
    Abstract: This invention discloses methods, compositions and kits for the detection of extremely low levels of nucleic acid, cells and cellular material in biological samples. The nucleic acid detection systems utilize either the pyrophosphorolysis reaction catalyzed by various polymerases or nuclease digestion coupled with pyrophosphorylation catalyzed by phosphoribosylpyrophosphate synthetase to produce either deoxyribonucleoside triphosphates or ribonucleoside triphosphates. dNTPs are transformed to ATP by the action of nucleoside diphosphate kinase. The ATP produced by these reactions may be detected by luciferase or NADH based detection systems. If more sensitive detection is required, schemes for the amplification of NTPs and dNTPS are provided. A detection system for cells or cellular material in a sample is provided wherein AMP and a high energy phosphate donor added to a sample are converted to ATP by the action of endogenous enzymes, followed by detection of the ATP.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2002
    Assignee: Promega Corporation
    Inventors: John W. Shultz, Michelle A. Nelson, Donna M. Leippe, Martin K. Lewis, Lisa S. Nelson
  • Publication number: 20010014451
    Abstract: This invention discloses methods, compositions and kits for the detection of extremely low levels of nucleic acid, cells and cellular material in biological samples. The nucleic acid detection systems utilize either the pyrophosphorolysis reaction catalyzed by various polymerases or nuclease digestion coupled with pyrophosphorylation catalyzed by phosphoribosylpyrophosphate synthetase to produce either deoxyribonucleoside triphosphates or ribonucleoside triphosphates. dNTPs are transformed to ATP by the action of nucleoside diphosphate kinase. The ATP produced by these reactions may be detected by luciferase or NADH based detection systems. If more sensitive detection is required, schemes for the amplification of NTPs and dNTPS are provided. A detection system for cells or cellular material in a sample is provided wherein AMP and a high energy phosphate donor added to a sample are converted to ATP by the action of endogenous enzymes, followed by detection of the ATP.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2001
    Publication date: August 16, 2001
    Applicant: Promega Corporation
    Inventors: John W. Shultz, Michelle N. Nelson, Donna M. Leippe, Martin K. Lewis, Lisa S. Nelson