Patents by Inventor Joseph M. Jaklevic

Joseph M. Jaklevic 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).

  • Publication number: 20080181834
    Abstract: A method is provided for performing array microcrystallizations to determine suitable crystallization conditions for a molecule, the method comprising: forming an array of microcrystallizations, each microcrystallization comprising a drop comprising a mother liquor solution whose composition varies within the array and a molecule to be crystallized, the drop having a volume of less than 1 microliter; storing the array of microcrystallizations under conditions suitable for molecule crystals to form in the drops in the array; and detecting molecule crystal formation in the drops by taking images of the drops.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2007
    Publication date: July 31, 2008
    Inventors: Bernard D. Santarsiero, Derek T. Yegian, Robert A. Nordmeyer, Earl W. Cornell, Joseph M. Jaklevic, Peter G. Schultz, Raymond C. Stevens
  • Patent number: 7015041
    Abstract: A method is provided for performing array microcrystallizations to determine suitable crystallization conditions for a molecule, the method comprising: forming an array of microcrystallizations, each microcrystallization comprising a drop comprising a mother liquor solution whose composition varies within the array and a molecule to be crystallized, the drop having a volume of less than 1 microliter; storing the array of microcrystallizations under conditions suitable for molecule crystals to form in the drops in the array; and detecting molecule crystal formation in the drops by taking images of the drops.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2006
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Bernard D. Santarsiero, Raymond C. Stevens, Peter G. Schultz, Joseph M. Jaklevic, Derek T. Yegian, Earl W. Cornell, Robert A. Nordmeyer
  • Patent number: 7001438
    Abstract: A method is provided for forming crystallization experiments for a molecule, the method comprising forming a plurality of crystallization experiments that comprise a molecule to be crystallized and a composition that varies among the plurality of crystallization experiments, the crystallization experiments having a volume less than 1 microliter, the volumes of the plurality of crystallization experiments varying among the experiments by less than 25 nL.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2006
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Bernard D. Santarsiero, Raymond C. Stevens, Peter G. Schultz, Joseph M. Jaklevic, Derek T. Yegian, Earl W. Cornell, Robert A. Nordmeyer
  • Patent number: 6951575
    Abstract: A method is provided for performing array microcrystallizations to determine suitable crystallization conditions for a molecule, the method comprising: forming an array of microcrystallizations, each microcrystallization comprising a drop comprising a mother liquor solution whose composition varies within the array and a molecule to be crystallized, the drop having a volume of less than 1 microliter; storing the array of microcrystallizations under conditions suitable for molecule crystals to form in the drops in the array; and detecting molecule crystal formation in the drops by taking images of the drops.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2005
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Bernard D. Santarsiero, Raymond C. Stevens, Peter G. Schultz, Joseph M. Jaklevic, Derek T. Yegian, Earl W. Cornell, Robert A. Nordmeyer
  • Patent number: 6932845
    Abstract: A method is provided for performing crystallization experiments for a molecule, the method comprising performing a plurality of crystallization experiments where the crystallization experiments have volumes of less than 1 microliter, the crystallization experiments comprising a molecule to be crystallized and a composition that varies among the plurality of crystallization experiments detecting crystal formation in the crystallization experiments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2005
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Bernard D. Santarsiero, Raymond C. Stevens, Peter G. Schultz, Joseph M. Jaklevic, Derek T. Yegian, Earl W. Cornell, Robert A. Nordmeyer
  • Patent number: 6918698
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for the transportation, remote and unattended mounting, and visual alignment and monitoring of protein crystals for synchrotron generated x-ray diffraction analysis. The protein samples are maintained at liquid nitrogen temperatures at all times: during shipment, before mounting, mounting, alignment, data acquisition and following removal. The samples must additionally be stably aligned to within a few microns at a point in space. The ability to accurately perform these tasks remotely and automatically leads to a significant increase in sample throughput and reliability for high-volume protein characterization efforts. Since the protein samples are placed in a shipping-compatible layered stack of sample cassettes each holding many samples, a large number of samples can be shipped in a single cryogenic shipping container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2005
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Robert A. Nordmeyer, Gyorgy P. Snell, Earl W. Cornell, William Kolbe, Derek Yegian, Thomas N. Earnest, Joseph M. Jaklevic, Carl W. Cork, Bernard D. Santarsiero, Raymond C. Stevens
  • Patent number: 6911056
    Abstract: A method is provided for characterizing a crystal structure of a molecule, the method comprising performing a plurality of crystallization experiments where the crystallization experiments have volumes of less than 1 microliter, the crystallization experiments comprising a molecule to be crystallized and a composition that varies among the plurality of crystallization experiments and diffracting a crystal formed in one of the crystallization experiments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2005
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Bernard D. Santarsiero, Raymond C. Stevens, Peter G. Schultz, Joseph M. Jaklevic, Derek T. Yegian, Earl W. Cornell, Robert A. Nordmeyer
  • Patent number: 6630006
    Abstract: A method is provided for performing array microcrystallizations to determine suitable crystallization conditions for a molecule, the method comprising: forming an array of microcrystallizations, each microcrystallization comprising a drop comprising a mother liquor solution whose composition varies within the array and a molecule to be crystallized, the drop having a volume of less than 1 microliter; storing the array of microcrystallizations under conditions suitable for molecule crystals to form in the drops in the array; and detecting molecule crystal formation in the drops by taking images of the drops.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2003
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Bernard D. Santarsiero, Raymond C. Stevens, Peter G. Schultz, Joseph M. Jaklevic, Derek T. Yegian, Earl W. Cornell, Robert A. Nordmeyer
  • Publication number: 20030152194
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for the transportation, remote and unattended mounting, and visual alignment and monitoring of protein crystals for synchrotron generated x-ray diffraction analysis. The protein samples are maintained at liquid nitrogen temperatures at all times: during shipment, before mounting, mounting, alignment, data acquisition and following removal. The samples must additionally be stably aligned to within a few microns at a point in space. The ability to accurately perform these tasks remotely and automatically leads to a significant increase in sample throughput and reliability for high-volume protein characterization efforts. Since the protein samples are placed in a shipping-compatible layered stack of sample cassettes each holding many samples, a large number of samples can be shipped in a single cryogenic shipping container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2002
    Publication date: August 14, 2003
    Applicant: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Robert A. Nordmeyer, Gyorgy P. Snell, Earl W. Cornell, William Kolbe, Derek Yegian, Thomas N. Earnest, Joseph M. Jaklevic, Carl W. Cork, Bernard D. Santarsiero, Raymond C. Stevens
  • Publication number: 20030119048
    Abstract: A method is provided for performing array microcrystallizations to determine suitable crystallization conditions for a molecule, the method comprising: forming an array of microcrystallizations, each microcrystallization comprising a drop comprising a mother liquor solution whose composition varies within the array and a molecule to be crystallized, the drop having a volume of less than 1 microliter; storing the array of microcrystallizations under conditions suitable for molecule crystals to form in the drops in the array; and detecting molecule crystal formation in the drops by taking images of the drops.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2002
    Publication date: June 26, 2003
    Inventors: Bernard D. Santarsiero, Raymond C. Stevens, Peter G. Schultz, Joseph M. Jaklevic, Derek T. Yegian, Earl W. Cornell, Robert A. Nordmeyer
  • Publication number: 20030113804
    Abstract: A method is provided for performing array microcrystallizations to determine suitable crystallization conditions for a molecule, the method comprising: forming an array of microcrystallizations, each microcrystallization comprising a drop comprising a mother liquor solution whose composition varies within the array and a molecule to be crystallized, the drop having a volume of less than 1 microliter; storing the array of microcrystallizations under conditions suitable for molecule crystals to form in the drops in the array; and detecting molecule crystal formation in the drops by taking images of the drops.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2002
    Publication date: June 19, 2003
    Inventors: Bernard D. Santarsiero, Raymond C. Stevens, Peter G. Schultz, Joseph M. Jaklevic, Derek T. Yegian, Earl W. Cornell, Robert A. Nordmeyer
  • Publication number: 20030109066
    Abstract: A method is provided for performing array microcrystallizations to determine suitable crystallization conditions for a molecule, the method comprising: forming an array of microcrystallizations, each microcrystallization comprising a drop comprising a mother liquor solution whose composition varies within the array and a molecule to be crystallized, the drop having a volume of less than 1 microliter; storing the array of microcrystallizations under conditions suitable for molecule crystals to form in the drops in the array; and detecting molecule crystal formation in the drops by taking images of the drops.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2002
    Publication date: June 12, 2003
    Inventors: Bernard D. Santarsiero, Raymond C. Stevens, Peter G. Schultz, Joseph M. Jaklevic, Derek T. Yegian, Earl W. Cornell, Robert A. Nordmeyer
  • Publication number: 20030109064
    Abstract: A method is provided for performing array microcrystallizations to determine suitable crystallization conditions for a molecule, the method comprising: forming an array of microcrystallizations, each microcrystallization comprising a drop comprising a mother liquor solution whose composition varies within the array and a molecule to be crystallized, the drop having a volume of less than 1 microliter; storing the array of microcrystallizations under conditions suitable for molecule crystals to form in the drops in the array; and detecting molecule crystal formation in the drops by taking images of the drops.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2002
    Publication date: June 12, 2003
    Inventors: Bernard D. Santarsiero, Raymond C. Stevens, Peter G. Schultz, Joseph M. Jaklevic, Derek T. Yegian, Earl W. Cornell, Robert A. Nordmeyer
  • Publication number: 20030109065
    Abstract: A method is provided for performing array microcrystallizations to determine suitable crystallization conditions for a molecule, the method comprising: forming an array of microcrystallizations, each microcrystallization comprising a drop comprising a mother liquor solution whose composition varies within the array and a molecule to be crystallized, the drop having a volume of less than 1 microliter; storing the array of microcrystallizations under conditions suitable for molecule crystals to form in the drops in the array; and detecting molecule crystal formation in the drops by taking images of the drops.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2002
    Publication date: June 12, 2003
    Inventors: Bernard D. Santarsiero, Raymond C. Stevens, Peter G. Schultz, Joseph M. Jaklevic, Derek T. Yegian, Earl W. Cornell, Robert A. Nordmeyer
  • Publication number: 20030109063
    Abstract: A method is provided for performing array microcrystallizations to determine suitable crystallization conditions for a molecule, the method comprising: forming an array of microcrystallizations, each microcrystallization comprising a drop comprising a mother liquor solution whose composition varies within the array and a molecule to be crystallized, the drop having a volume of less than 1 microliter; storing the array of microcrystallizations under conditions suitable for molecule crystals to form in the drops in the array; and detecting molecule crystal formation in the drops by taking images of the drops.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2002
    Publication date: June 12, 2003
    Inventors: Bernard D. Santarsiero, Raymond C. Stevens, Peter G. Schultz, Joseph M. Jaklevic, Derek T. Yegian, Earl W. Cornell, Robert A. Nordmeyer
  • Publication number: 20030109046
    Abstract: A method is provided for performing array microcrystallizations to determine suitable crystallization conditions for a molecule, the method comprising: forming an array of microcrystallizations, each microcrystallization comprising a drop comprising a mother liquor solution whose composition varies within the array and a molecule to be crystallized, the drop having a volume of less than 1 microliter; storing the array of microcrystallizations under conditions suitable for molecule crystals to form in the drops in the array; and detecting molecule crystal formation in the drops by taking images of the drops.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2002
    Publication date: June 12, 2003
    Inventors: Bernard D. Santarsiero, Raymond C. Stevens, Peter G. Schultz, Joseph M. Jaklevic, Derek T. Yegian, Earl W. Cornell, Robert A. Nordmeyer
  • Publication number: 20030096293
    Abstract: A method is provided for performing array microcrystallizations to determine suitable crystallization conditions for a molecule, the method comprising: forming an array of microcrystallizations, each microcrystallization comprising a drop comprising a mother liquor solution whose composition varies within the array and a molecule to be crystallized, the drop having a volume of less than 1 microliter; storing the array of microcrystallizations under conditions suitable for molecule crystals to form in the drops in the array; and detecting molecule crystal formation in the drops by taking images of the drops.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2002
    Publication date: May 22, 2003
    Inventors: Bernard D. Santarsiero, Raymond C. Stevens, Peter G. Schultz, Joseph M. Jaklevic, Derek T. Yegian, Earl W. Cornell, Robert A. Nordmeyer
  • Publication number: 20030096294
    Abstract: A method is provided for performing array microcrystallizations to determine suitable crystallization conditions for a molecule, the method comprising: forming an array of microcrystallizations, each microcrystallization comprising a drop comprising a mother liquor solution whose composition varies within the array and a molecule to be crystallized, the drop having a volume of less than 1 microliter; storing the array of microcrystallizations under conditions suitable for molecule crystals to form in the drops in the array; and detecting molecule crystal formation in the drops by taking images of the drops.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2002
    Publication date: May 22, 2003
    Inventors: Bernard D. Santarsiero, Raymond C. Stevens, Peter G. Schultz, Joseph M. Jaklevic, Derek T. Yegian, Earl W. Cornell, Robert A. Nordmeyer
  • Publication number: 20020182637
    Abstract: A method is provided for performing array microcrystallizations to determine suitable crystallization conditions for a molecule, the method comprising: forming an array of microcrystallizations, each microcrystallization comprising a drop comprising a mother liquor solution whose composition varies within the array and a molecule to be crystallized, the drop having a volume of less than 1 microliter; storing the array of microcrystallizations under conditions suitable for molecule crystals to form in the drops in the array; and detecting molecule crystal formation in the drops by taking images of the drops.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2001
    Publication date: December 5, 2002
    Inventors: Bernard D. Santarsiero, Raymond C. Stevens, Peter G. Schultz, Joseph M. Jaklevic, Derek T. Yegian, Earl W. Cornell, Robert A. Nordmeyer
  • Publication number: 20020173052
    Abstract: A method is provided for performing array microcrystallizations to determine suitable crystallization conditions for a molecule, the method comprising: forming an array of microcrystallizations, each microcrystallization comprising a drop comprising a mother liquor solution whose composition varies within the array and a molecule to be crystallized, the drop having a volume of less than 1 microliter; storing the array of microcrystallizations under conditions suitable for molecule crystals to form in the drops in the array; and detecting molecule crystal formation in the drops by taking images of the drops.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2002
    Publication date: November 21, 2002
    Inventors: Bernard D. Santarsiero, Raymond C. Stevens, Peter G. Schultz, Joseph M. Jaklevic, Derek T. Yegian, Earl W. Cornell, Robert A. Nordmeyer