Patents by Inventor Larry Li-Yang Chu
Larry Li-Yang Chu 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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Publication number: 20210291136Abstract: Methods and apparatus relate to the synthesis of high fidelity polynucleotides and to the reduction of sequence errors generated during synthesis of nucleic acids on a solid support. Specifically, design of support-bound template oligonucleotides is disclosed. Assembly methods include cycles of annealing, stringent wash and extension of polynucleotides comprising a sequence region complementary to immobilized template oligonucleotides. The error free synthetic nucleic acids generated therefrom can be used for a variety of applications, including synthesis of biofuels and value-added pharmaceutical products.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2021Publication date: September 23, 2021Applicant: Gen9, Inc.Inventors: Joseph Jacobson, Larry Li-Yang Chu
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Publication number: 20210254052Abstract: Disclosed are methods for synthesizing and/or assembling at least one polynucleotide product having a predefined sequence from a plurality of different oligonucleotides. In exemplary embodiments, the methods involve synthesis and/or amplification of different oligonucleotides immobilized on a solid support, release of synthesized/amplified oligonucleotides in solution to form droplets, recognition and removal of error-containing oligonucleotides, moving or combining two droplets to allow hybridization and/or ligation between two different oligonucleotides, and further chain extension reaction following hybridization and/or ligation to hierarchically generate desired length of polynucleotide products.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2021Publication date: August 19, 2021Applicant: Gen9, Inc.Inventors: Joseph Jacobson, George M. Church, Larry Li-Yang Chu
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Patent number: 11071963Abstract: Methods and apparatus relate to the synthesis of high fidelity polynucleotides and to the reduction of sequence errors generated during synthesis of nucleic acids on a solid support. Specifically, design of support-bound template oligonucleotides is disclosed. Assembly methods include cycles of annealing, stringent wash and extension of polynucleotides comprising a sequence region complementary to immobilized template oligonucleotides. The error free synthetic nucleic acids generated therefrom can be used for a variety of applications, including synthesis of biofuels and value-added pharmaceutical products.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2018Date of Patent: July 27, 2021Assignee: Gen9, Inc.Inventors: Joseph Jacobson, Larry Li-Yang Chu
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Publication number: 20210207132Abstract: Methods and devices are provided for preparing a protein array having a plurality of proteins. In one embodiment, the method includes providing a plurality of nucleic acids each having a predefined sequence and expressing in vitro a plurality of proteins from the plurality of nucleic acids. In another embodiment, protein arrays having a solid surface and a microvolume are also provided. The solid surface can have a plurality of anchor oligonucleotides capable of hybridizing with a plurality of nucleic acids. The microvolume can cover each of the plurality of anchor oligonucleotides and can be configured to produce a polypeptide from each of the plurality of nucleic acids.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2021Publication date: July 8, 2021Applicant: Gen9, Inc.Inventors: Joseph Jacobson, Michael E. Hudson, Larry Li-Yang Chu
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Patent number: 11015191Abstract: Disclosed are methods for synthesizing and/or assembling at least one polynucleotide product having a predefined sequence from a plurality of different oligonucleotides. In exemplary embodiments, the methods involve synthesis and/or amplification of different oligonucleotides immobilized on a solid support, release of synthesized/amplified oligonucleotides in solution to form droplets, recognition and removal of error-containing oligonucleotides, moving or combining two droplets to allow hybridization and/or ligation between two different oligonucleotides, and further chain extension reaction following hybridization and/or ligation to hierarchically generate desired length of polynucleotide products.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2017Date of Patent: May 25, 2021Assignee: Gen9, Inc.Inventors: Joseph Jacobson, George Church, Larry Li-Yang Chu
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Patent number: 10982208Abstract: Methods and devices are provided for preparing a protein array having a plurality of proteins. In one embodiment, the method includes providing a plurality of nucleic acids each having a predefined sequence and expressing in vitro a plurality of proteins from the plurality of nucleic acids. In another embodiment, protein arrays having a solid surface and a microvolume are also provided. The solid surface can have a plurality of anchor oligonucleotides capable of hybridizing with a plurality of nucleic acids. The microvolume can cover each of the plurality of anchor oligonucleotides and can be configured to produce a polypeptide from each of the plurality of nucleic acids.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2019Date of Patent: April 20, 2021Assignee: Gen9, Inc.Inventors: Joseph Jacobson, Michael E. Hudson, Larry Li-Yang Chu
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Publication number: 20200181604Abstract: Methods and devices are provided for preparing a protein array having a plurality of proteins. In one embodiment, the method includes providing a plurality of nucleic acids each having a predefined sequence and expressing in vitro a plurality of proteins from the plurality of nucleic acids. In another embodiment, protein arrays having a solid surface and a microvolume are also provided. The solid surface can have a plurality of anchor oligonucleotides capable of hybridizing with a plurality of nucleic acids. The microvolume can cover each of the plurality of anchor oligonucleotides and can be configured to produce a polypeptide from each of the plurality of nucleic acids.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2019Publication date: June 11, 2020Applicant: Gen9, Inc.Inventors: Joseph Jacobson, Michael E. Hudson, Larry Li-Yang Chu
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Patent number: 10457935Abstract: Methods and devices are provided for preparing a protein array having a plurality of proteins. In one embodiment, the method includes providing a plurality of nucleic acids each having a predefined sequence and expressing in vitro a plurality of proteins from the plurality of nucleic acids. In another embodiment, protein arrays having a solid surface and a microvolume are also provided. The solid surface can have a plurality of anchor oligonucleotides capable of hybridizing with a plurality of nucleic acids. The microvolume can cover each of the plurality of anchor oligonucleotides and can be configured to produce a polypeptide from each of the plurality of nucleic acids.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2011Date of Patent: October 29, 2019Assignee: Gen9, Inc.Inventors: Joseph Jacobson, Michael E. Hudson, Larry Li-Yang Chu
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Publication number: 20190143291Abstract: Methods and devices are provided for manipulating droplets on a support using surface tension properties, moving the droplets along a predetermined path and merging two droplets together enabling a number of chemical reactions. Disclosed are methods for controlling the droplets volumes. Disclosed are methods and devices for synthesizing at least one oligonucleotide having a predefined sequence. Disclosed are methods and devices for synthesizing and/or assembling at least one polynucleotide product having a predefined sequence from a plurality of different oligonucleotides having a predefined sequence.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2018Publication date: May 16, 2019Inventors: Joseph Jacobson, Larry Li-Yang Chu, Senthil Ramu
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Patent number: 10207240Abstract: Methods and devices are provided for manipulating droplets on a support using surface tension properties, moving the droplets along a predetermined path and merging two droplets together enabling a number of chemical reactions. Disclosed are methods for controlling the droplets volumes. Disclosed are methods and devices for synthesizing at least one oligonucleotide having a predefined sequence. Disclosed are methods and devices for synthesizing and/or assembling at least one polynucleotide product having a predefined sequence from a plurality of different oligonucleotides having a predefined sequence.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2010Date of Patent: February 19, 2019Assignee: Gen9, Inc.Inventors: Joseph Jacobson, Larry Li-Yang Chu, Senthil Ramu
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Publication number: 20180311636Abstract: Methods and apparatus relate to the synthesis of high fidelity polynucleotides and to the reduction of sequence errors generated during synthesis of nucleic acids on a solid support. Specifically, design of support-bound template oligonucleotides is disclosed. Assembly methods include cycles of annealing, stringent wash and extension of polynucleotides comprising a sequence region complementary to immobilized template oligonucleotides. The error free synthetic nucleic acids generated therefrom can be used for a variety of applications, including synthesis of biofuels and value-added pharmaceutical products.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2018Publication date: November 1, 2018Inventors: Joseph Jacobson, Larry Li-Yang Chu
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Publication number: 20180264427Abstract: Certain aspects of the present invention provide devices and methods for preparing oligonucleotides and for assembling nucleic acid molecules using microfluidic devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2018Publication date: September 20, 2018Inventor: Larry Li-Yang Chu
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Publication number: 20180163200Abstract: Disclosed are methods for synthesizing and/or assembling at least one polynucleotide product having a predefined sequence from a plurality of different oligonucleotides. In exemplary embodiments, the methods involve synthesis and/or amplification of different oligonucleotides immobilized on a solid support, release of synthesized/amplified oligonucleotides in solution to form droplets, recognition and removal of error-containing oligonucleotides, moving or combining two droplets to allow hybridization and/or ligation between two different oligonucleotides, and further chain extension reaction following hybridization and/or ligation to hierarchically generate desired length of polynucleotide products.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2017Publication date: June 14, 2018Inventors: Joseph Jacobson, George Church, Larry Li-Yang Chu
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Patent number: 9968902Abstract: Certain aspects of the present invention provide devices and methods for preparing oligonucleotides and for assembling nucleic acid molecules using microfluidic devices.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2015Date of Patent: May 15, 2018Assignee: Gen9, Inc.Inventor: Larry Li-Yang Chu
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Patent number: 9925510Abstract: Methods and apparatus relate to the synthesis of high fidelity polynucleotides and to the reduction of sequence errors generated during synthesis of nucleic acids on a solid support. Specifically, design of support-bound template oligonucleotides is disclosed. Assembly methods include cycles of annealing, stringent wash and extension of polynucleotides comprising a sequence region complementary to immobilized template oligonucleotides. The error free synthetic nucleic acids generated therefrom can be used for a variety of applications, including synthesis of biofuels and value-added pharmaceutical products.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2015Date of Patent: March 27, 2018Assignee: Gen9, Inc.Inventors: Joseph Jacobson, Larry Li-Yang Chu
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Patent number: 9856471Abstract: Disclosed are methods for synthesizing and/or assembling at least one polynucleotide product having a predefined sequence from a plurality of different oligonucleotides. In exemplary embodiments, the methods involve synthesis and/or amplification of different oligonucleotides immobilized on a solid support, release of synthesized/amplified oligonucleotides in solution to form droplets, recognition and removal of error-containing oligonucleotides, moving or combining two droplets to allow hybridization and/or ligation between two different oligonucleotides, and further chain extension reaction following hybridization and/or ligation to hierarchically generate desired length of polynucleotide products.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2014Date of Patent: January 2, 2018Assignee: Gen9, Inc.Inventors: Joseph Jacobson, George Church, Larry Li-Yang Chu
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Publication number: 20160144332Abstract: Certain aspects of the present invention provide devices and methods for preparing oligonucleotides and for assembling nucleic acid molecules using microfluidic devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2015Publication date: May 26, 2016Inventor: Larry Li-Yang Chu
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Publication number: 20160144333Abstract: Methods and apparatus relate to the synthesis of high fidelity polynucleotides and to the reduction of sequence errors generated during synthesis of nucleic acids on a solid support. Specifically, design of support-bound template oligonucleotides is disclosed. Assembly methods include cycles of annealing, stringent wash and extension of polynucleotides comprising a sequence region complementary to immobilized template oligonucleotides. The error free synthetic nucleic acids generated therefrom can be used for a variety of applications, including synthesis of biofuels and value-added pharmaceutical products.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2015Publication date: May 26, 2016Inventors: Joseph Jacobson, Larry Li-Yang Chu
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Patent number: 9216414Abstract: Certain aspects of the present invention provide devices and methods for preparing oligonucleotides and for assembling nucleic acid molecules using microfluidic devices.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2010Date of Patent: December 22, 2015Assignee: Gen9, Inc.Inventor: Larry Li-Yang Chu
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Patent number: 9217144Abstract: Methods and apparatus relate to the synthesis of high fidelity polynucleotides and to the reduction of sequence errors generated during synthesis of nucleic acids on a solid support. Specifically, design of support-bound template oligonucleotides is disclosed. Assembly methods include cycles of annealing, stringent wash and extension of polynucleotides comprising a sequence region complementary to immobilized template oligonucleotides. The error free synthetic nucleic acids generated therefrom can be used for a variety of applications, including synthesis of biofuels and value-added pharmaceutical products.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2011Date of Patent: December 22, 2015Assignee: Gen9, Inc.Inventors: Joseph Jacobson, Larry Li-Yang Chu