Patents by Inventor Larry P. Simpson

Larry P. Simpson 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).

  • Restriction endonuclease fingerprinting of kinetoplast DNA minicircles
    Patent number: 4396713
    Abstract: Hemoflagellates are characterized by restriction endonuclease digestion of the mitochondrial DNA to provide for substantial cleavage of the kDNA network. The resulting electrophoretic profile of the digest can be used as a restriction fingerprint for distinguishing organisms and specific strains. The kDNA is found to be sufficiently stable through numerous passages of the organism to provide a reliable fingerprint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 1980
    Date of Patent: August 2, 1983
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of Calif.
    Inventors: Larry P. Simpson, Carlos M. Morel