Patents by Inventor Kalim U. Mir

Kalim U. Mir 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: 20220002799
    Abstract: A method for template-directed sequencing-by-synthesis of an array of target polynucleotide can include: (a) providing an array of target polynucleotides in a fluidic vessel; (b) contacting the array of polynucleotides with a solution comprising (i) polymerization complex and (ii) reversibly terminating and differently labeled A, C, G, and T/U nucleotides; (c) incorporating one of the differently labeled nucleotides, using the polymerization complex, into a chain complementary to at least one of the array of polynucleotides; (d) binding imaging tags to the differently labeled nucleotides of step (c); (e) imaging and storing the identity and position of the imaging tags of step (d); (f) reversing termination (b)-(e); (g) repeating steps (b)-(e) and assembling a sequence for each of the array of target polynucleotides from the stored identity and position of the imaging tags, optionally as a homogeneous or one pot reaction. Additional methods of sequencing target polynucleotides are described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2021
    Publication date: January 6, 2022
    Inventor: Kalim U. Mir
  • Patent number: 11066701
    Abstract: A method for template-directed sequencing-by-synthesis of an array of target polynucleotide can include: (a) providing an array of target polynucleotides in a fluidic vessel; (b) contacting the array of polynucleotides with a solution comprising (i) polymerization complex and (ii) reversibly terminating and differently labeled A,C,G, and T/U nucleotides; (c) incorporating one of the differently labeled nucleotides, using the polymerization complex, into a chain complementary to at least one of the array of polynucleotides; (d) binding imaging tags to the differently labeled nucleotides of step (c); (e) imaging and storing the identity and position of the imaging tags of step (d); (f) reversing termination (b)-(e); (g) repeating steps (b)-(e) and assembling a sequence for each of the array of target polynucleotides from the stored identity and position of the imaging tags, optionally as a homogeneous or one pot reaction. Additional methods of sequencing target polynucleotides are described herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2021
    Inventor: Kalim U. Mir
  • Publication number: 20210102244
    Abstract: Methods of detecting, probing, mapping and directed sequencing of target nucleic acids are provided using a guide RNA and a Cas9 protein. Methods for detecting the binding of the guide RNA/Cas9 complex to a target nucleic acid where the guide RNA includes a 3? tail sequence that can hybridize to a probe are provided. Methods for detecting the binding of the guide RNA/Cas9 complex to a target nucleic acid where the complex is physically detected are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2020
    Publication date: April 8, 2021
    Inventors: George M. Church, Frederic Vigneault, Kalim U. Mir
  • Publication number: 20200347450
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of sequencing a target polynucleotide by enzymatic and/or chemical means. The sequencing method includes a method for characterizing multiple alleles in a sample, a method for comparing polynucleotide sequence. The method involves analysing molecules as members of an array. Many target polynucleotides or many segments of a single target polynucleotide can be sequenced simultaneously. In a preferred embodiment the method involves analysing individual molecules within an array and base calls are based on the signals from two or more molecules. A method to prevent non-specific signal in sequencing is also provided. The invention is readily automated, both for small-scale and large-scale operation and relevant algorithms and the composition of kits and systems are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2019
    Publication date: November 5, 2020
    Inventor: Kalim U. Mir
  • Publication number: 20190136312
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of sequencing a target polynucleotide by enzymatic and/or chemical means. The sequencing method includes a method for characterizing multiple alleles in a sample, a method for comparing polynucleotide sequence. The method involves analysing molecules as members of an array. Many target polynucleotides or many segments of a single target polynucleotide can be sequenced simultaneously. In a preferred embodiment the method involves analysing individual molecules within an array and base calls are based on the signals from two or more molecules. A method to prevent non-specific signal in sequencing is also provided. The invention is readily automated, both for small-scale and large-scale operation and relevant algorithms and the composition of kits and systems are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2017
    Publication date: May 9, 2019
    Inventor: Kalim U. Mir
  • Publication number: 20180327829
    Abstract: A method for template-directed sequencing-by-synthesis of an array of target polynucleotide can include: (a) providing an array of target polynucleotides in a fluidic vessel; (b) contacting the array of polynucleotides with a solution comprising (i) polymerization complex and (ii) reversibly terminating and differently labeled A,C,G, and T/U nucleotides; (c) incorporating one of the differently labeled nucleotides, using the polymerization complex, into a chain complementary to at least one of the array of polynucleotides; (d) binding imaging tags to the differently labeled nucleotides of step (c); (e) imaging and storing the identity and position of the imaging tags of step (d); (f) reversing termination (b)-(e); (g) repeating steps (b)-(e) and assembling a sequence for each of the array of target polynucleotides from the stored identity and position of the imaging tags, optionally as a homogeneous or one pot reaction. Additional methods of sequencing target polynucleotides are described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2018
    Publication date: November 15, 2018
    Inventor: Kalim U. Mir
  • Publication number: 20180320226
    Abstract: Methods of detecting, probing, mapping and directed sequencing of target nucleic acids are provided using a guide RNA and a Cas9 protein. Methods for detecting the binding of the guide RNA/Cas9 complex to a target nucleic acid where the guide RNA includes a 3? tail sequence that can hybridize to a probe are provided. Methods for detecting the binding of the guide RNA/Cas9 complex to a target nucleic acid where the complex is physically detected are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2015
    Publication date: November 8, 2018
    Inventors: George M. Church, Frederic Vigneault, Kalim U. Mir
  • Publication number: 20160040227
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of sequencing a target polynucleotide by enzymatic and/or chemical means. The sequencing method includes a method for characterizing multiple alleles in a sample, a method of calculating confidence levels in ascertained sequences, a method for comparing polynucleotide sequences and a method of resolving ambiguities in a polynucleotide sequence. It also provides methods for appropriately preparing samples, for immobilising template molecules, for organising the template molecules and to conduct the sequencing of many molecules in parallel. The method involves analysing molecules as members of an array. Many target polynucleotides or many segments of a single target polynucleotide can be sequenced simultaneously. In a preferred embodiment the method involves analysing individual molecules within an array and base calls are based on the signals from two or more molecules. A method to prevent non-specific signal in sequencing is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2015
    Publication date: February 11, 2016
    Inventor: Kalim U. Mir
  • Publication number: 20140162892
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of sequencing a target polynucleotide by enzymatic and/or chemical means. The sequencing method includes a method for characterizing multiple alleles in a sample, a method of calculating confidence levels in ascertained sequences, a method for comparing polynucleotide sequences and a method of resolving ambiguities in a polynucleotide sequence. It also provides methods for appropriately preparing samples, for immobilising template molecules, for organising the template molecules and to conduct the sequencing of many molecules in parallel. The method involves analysing molecules as members of an array. Many target polynucleotides or many segments of a single target polynucleotide can be sequenced simultaneously. In a preferred embodiment the method involves analysing individual molecules within an array and base calls are based on the signals from two or more molecules. A method to prevent non-specific signal in sequencing is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2013
    Publication date: June 12, 2014
    Inventor: Kalim U. Mir