Patents by Inventor Louise Fraser

Louise Fraser 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: 20240117409
    Abstract: Provided herein is a method of using transposition to improve methods of sequencing RNA molecules. Provided herein is a method of tagging nucleic acid duplexes, such as DNA:RNA duplexes or DNA:DNA duplexes. The method includes the steps of providing a transposase and a transposon composition, providing one or more nucleic acid duplexes immobilized on a support, and contacting the transposase and transposon composition with the one or more nucleic acid duplexes under conditions wherein the one or more nucleic acid duplexes and transposon composition undergo a transposition reaction to produce one or more tagged nucleic acid duplexes, wherein the transposon composition comprises a double stranded nucleic acid molecule comprising a transferred strand and a non-transferred strand.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2023
    Publication date: April 11, 2024
    Applicant: Illumina Cambridge Limited
    Inventors: Niall Anthony Gormley, Louise Fraser, Paula Kokko-Gonzales
  • Patent number: 11834699
    Abstract: Provided herein is a method of using transposition to improve methods of sequencing RNA molecules. Provided herein is a method of tagging nucleic acid duplexes, such as DNA:RNA duplexes or DNA:DNA duplexes. The method includes the steps of providing a transposase and a transposon composition, providing one or more nucleic acid duplexes immobilized on a support, and contacting the transposase and transposon composition with the one or more nucleic acid duplexes under conditions wherein the one or more nucleic acid duplexes and transposon composition undergo a transposition reaction to produce one or more tagged nucleic acid duplexes, wherein the transposon composition comprises a double stranded nucleic acid molecule comprising a transferred strand and a non-transferred strand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2023
    Assignee: Illumina Cambridge Limited
    Inventors: Niall Anthony Gormley, Louise Fraser, Paula Kokko-Gonzales
  • Patent number: 11634768
    Abstract: The invention relates to methods for indexing samples during the sequencing of polynucleotide templates, resulting in the attachment of tags specific to the source of each nucleic acid sample such that after a sequencing run, both the source and sequence of each polynucleotide can be determined. Thus, the present invention pertains to analysis of complex genomes (e.g., human genomes), as well as multiplexing less complex genomes, such as those of bacteria, viruses, mitochondria, and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2023
    Assignee: Illumina Cambridge Limited
    Inventors: Helen Bignell, Louise Fraser, Niall Anthony Gormley
  • Publication number: 20220002783
    Abstract: Presented are methods and compositions for preparing samples for amplification and sequencing. Particular embodiments relate to methods of preparing nucleic acid-containing cellular samples for library amplification, wherein the methods include lysing cells of the sample to form a lysate, amplifying the nucleic acids from the lysed samples, exposing the amplified nucleic acids to a solid surface, and clonallyr amplifying the amplified nucleic acids to generate clusters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2021
    Publication date: January 6, 2022
    Inventors: Louise Fraser, Paula Kokko-Gonzales, Andrew Slatter
  • Patent number: 11142786
    Abstract: Presented are methods and compositions for preparing samples for amplification and sequencing. Particular embodiments relate to methods of preparing nucleic acid-continuing cellular samples for library amplification, wherein the methods include lysing cells of the sample to form a lysate, amplifying the nucleic acids from the lysed samples, exposing the amplified nucleic acids to a solid surface, and clonally amplifying the amplified nucleic acids to generate clusters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2021
    Inventors: Louise Fraser, Paula Kokko-Gonzales, Andrew Slatter
  • Publication number: 20210292810
    Abstract: The invention relates to methods for indexing samples during the sequencing of polynucleotide templates, resulting in the attachment of tags specific to the source of each nucleic acid sample such that after a sequencing run, both the source and sequence of each polynucleotide can be determined. Thus, the present invention pertains to analysis of complex genomes (e.g., human genomes), as well as multiplexing less complex genomes, such as those of bacteria, viruses, mitochondria, and the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2021
    Publication date: September 23, 2021
    Inventors: Helen Bignell, Louise Fraser, Niall Anthony Gormley
  • Patent number: 10988806
    Abstract: The invention relates to methods for indexing samples during the sequencing of polynucleotide templates, resulting in the attachment of tags specific to the source of each nucleic acid sample such that after a sequencing run, both the source and sequence of each polynucleotide can be determined. Thus, the present invention pertains to analysis of complex genomes (e.g., human genomes), as well as multiplexing less complex genomes, such as those of bacteria, viruses, mitochondria, and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2021
    Assignee: Illumina Cambridge Limited
    Inventors: Helen Bignell, Louise Fraser, Niall Anthony Gormley
  • Publication number: 20200392563
    Abstract: Presented are methods and compositions for preparing samples for amplification and sequencing. Particular embodiments relate to methods of preparing nucleic acid-continuing cellular samples for library amplification, wherein the methods include lysing cells of the sample to form a lysate, amplifying the nucleic acids from the lysed samples, exposing the amplified nucleic acids to a solid surface, and clonally amplifying the amplified nucleic acids to generate clusters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2020
    Publication date: December 17, 2020
    Inventors: Louise Fraser, Paula Kokko-Gonzales, Andrew Slatter
  • Patent number: 10774367
    Abstract: Presented are methods and compositions for preparing samples for amplification and sequencing. Particular embodiments relate to methods of preparing nucleic acid-containing cellular samples for library amplification, wherein the methods include providing nucleic acid containing-cellular samples from blood or FFPE samples, lysing cells of the sample to liberate nucleic acids, and performing tagmentation without purifying the liberated nucleic acids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2020
    Assignee: ILLUMINA CAMBRIDGE LIMITED
    Inventors: Louise Fraser, Paula Kokko-Gonzales, Andrew Slatter
  • Publication number: 20200080145
    Abstract: The invention relates to methods for indexing samples during the sequencing of polynucleotide templates, resulting in the attachment of tags specific to the source of each nucleic acid sample such that after a sequencing run, both the source and sequence of each polynucleotide can be determined. Thus, the present invention pertains to analysis of complex genomes (e.g., human genomes), as well as multiplexing less complex genomes, such as those of bacteria, viruses, mitochondria, and the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2019
    Publication date: March 12, 2020
    Applicant: Illumina Cambridge Limited
    Inventors: Helen Bignell, Louise Fraser, Niall Anthony Gormley
  • Patent number: 10457985
    Abstract: The invention relates to methods for indexing samples during the sequencing of polynucleotide templates, resulting in the attachment of tags specific to the source of each nucleic acid sample such that after a sequencing run, both the source and sequence of each polynucleotide can be determined. Thus, the present invention pertains to analysis of complex genomes (e.g., human genomes), as well as multiplexing less complex genomes, such as those of bacteria, viruses, mitochondria, and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2019
    Assignee: Illumina Cambridge Limited
    Inventors: Helen Bignell, Louise Fraser, Niall Anthony Gormley
  • Publication number: 20190324042
    Abstract: Provided herein is a method of using transposition to improve methods of sequencing RNA molecules. Provided herein is a method of tagging nucleic acid duplexes, such as DNA:RNA duplexes or DNA:DNA duplexes. The method includes the steps of providing a transposase and a transposon composition, providing one or more nucleic acid duplexes immobilized on a support, and contacting the transposase and transposon composition with the one or more nucleic acid duplexes under conditions wherein the one or more nucleic acid duplexes and transposon composition undergo a transposition reaction to produce one or more tagged nucleic acid duplexes, wherein the transposon composition comprises a double stranded nucleic acid molecule comprising a transferred strand and a non-transferred strand.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2019
    Publication date: October 24, 2019
    Inventors: Niall Anthony Gormley, Louise Fraser, Paula Kokko-Gonzales
  • Patent number: 10267804
    Abstract: Provided herein is a method of using transposition to improve methods of sequencing RNA molecules. Provided herein is a method of tagging nucleic acid duplexes, such as DNA:RNA duplexes or DNA:DNA duplexes. The method includes the steps of providing a transposase and a transposon composition, providing one or more nucleic acid duplexes immobilized on a support, and contacting the transposase and transposon composition with the one or more nucleic acid duplexes under conditions wherein the one or more nucleic acid duplexes and transposon composition undergo a transposition reaction to produce one or more tagged nucleic acid duplexes, wherein the transposon composition comprises a double stranded nucleic acid molecule comprising a transferred strand and a non-transferred strand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2019
    Assignee: ILLUMINA CAMBRIDGE LIMITED
    Inventors: Niall Anthony Gormley, Louise Fraser, Paula Kokko-Gonzales
  • Publication number: 20190078139
    Abstract: Presented are methods and compositions for preparing samples for amplification and sequencing. Particular embodiments relate to methods of obtaining nucleic acids material directly from tissues such as whole blood or FFPE samples.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2018
    Publication date: March 14, 2019
    Inventors: Louise Fraser, Paula Kokko-Gonzales, Andrew Slatter
  • Publication number: 20180201974
    Abstract: Presented herein are methods and compositions for targeted amplification of DNA and sample identification. The methods are particularly useful in validation and quality control of samples and to confirm that WGS sequence data is properly paired with a patient sample prior to delivering sequence data to a physician or to a patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2016
    Publication date: July 19, 2018
    Inventor: Louise Fraser
  • Publication number: 20170212123
    Abstract: Provided herein is a method of using transposition to improve methods of sequencing RNA molecules. Provided herein is a method of tagging nucleic acid duplexes, such as DNA:RNA duplexes or DNA:DNA duplexes. The method includes the steps of providing a transposase and a transposon composition, providing one or more nucleic acid duplexes immobilized on a support, and contacting the transposase and transposon composition with the one or more nucleic acid duplexes under conditions wherein the one or more nucleic acid duplexes and transposon composition undergo a transposition reaction to produce one or more tagged nucleic acid duplexes, wherein the transposon composition comprises a double stranded nucleic acid molecule comprising a transferred strand and a non-transferred strand.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2017
    Publication date: July 27, 2017
    Inventors: Niall Anthony Gormley, Louise Fraser, Paula Kokko-Gonzales
  • Publication number: 20170145499
    Abstract: The invention relates to methods for indexing samples during the sequencing of polynucleotide templates, resulting in the attachment of tags specific to the source of each nucleic acid sample such that after a sequencing run, both the source and sequence of each polynucleotide can be determined. Thus, the present invention pertains to analysis of complex genomes (e.g., human genomes), as well as multiplexing less complex genomes, such as those of bacteria, viruses, mitochondria, and the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2016
    Publication date: May 25, 2017
    Applicant: Illumina Cambridge Limited
    Inventors: Helen Bignell, Louise Fraser, Niall Anthony Gormley
  • Patent number: 9574226
    Abstract: Provided herein is a method of using transposition to improve methods of sequencing RNA molecules. Provided herein is a method of tagging nucleic acid duplexes, such as DNA:RNA duplexes or DNA:DNA duplexes. The method includes the steps of providing a transposase and a transposon composition, providing one or more nucleic acid duplexes immobilized on a support, and contacting the transposase and transposon composition with the one or more nucleic acid duplexes under conditions wherein the one or more nucleic acid duplexes and transposon composition undergo a transposition reaction to produce one or more tagged nucleic acid duplexes, wherein the transposon composition comprises a double stranded nucleic acid molecule comprising a transferred strand and a non-transferred strand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Assignee: Illumina, Inc.
    Inventors: Niall Anthony Gormley, Louise Fraser, Paula Kokko-Gonzales
  • Patent number: 9512478
    Abstract: The invention relates to methods for indexing samples during the sequencing of polynucleotide templates, resulting in the attachment of tags specific to the source of each nucleic acid sample such that after a sequencing run, both the source and sequence of each polynucleotide can be determined. Thus, the present invention pertains to analysis of complex genomes (e.g., human genomes), as well as multiplexing less complex genomes, such as those of bacteria, viruses, mitochondria, and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Assignee: ILLUMINA CAMBRIDGE LIMITED
    Inventors: Helen Bignell, Louise Fraser, Niall Anthony Gormley
  • Publication number: 20150353989
    Abstract: Presented are methods and compositions for preparing samples for amplification and sequencing. Particular embodiments relate to methods of obtaining nucleic acids material directly from tissues such as whole blood or FFPE samples.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2015
    Publication date: December 10, 2015
    Applicant: Illumina Cambridge Limited
    Inventors: Louise Fraser, Paula Kokko-Gonzales, Andrew Slatter