Patents by Inventor Laura Bozek

Laura Bozek 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).

  • Cell lysis composition, methods of use, apparatus, and kit
    Publication number: 20070105154
    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: October 31, 2006
    Publication date: May 10, 2007
    Applicant: Promega Corporation
    Inventors: Laurie Engel, John Shultz, Tonny Johnson, Kristopher Zimmerman, Laura Bozek, Judith Stevens