Patents by Inventor Michael A. Wenz

Michael A. Wenz 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).

  • Patent number: 11992805
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to improved solid state sorbent materials and methods for controlling and enhancing carbon dioxide adsorption performance for selected metal-organic framework (MOF) materials. The present disclosure further relates to inventive methods using a novel class of diamine-appended metal-organic frameworks MOF absorbents displaying step-shaped adsorption isotherms with large carbon dioxide capacities. More specifically, the present disclosure relates to diamine-appended MOF materials exhibiting step-shaped adsorption isotherms that are employed in a method utilizing humidity to control and improve carbon dioxide adsorption performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2024
    Assignee: MOSAIC MATERIALS, INC.
    Inventors: Thomas Michael McDonald, Graham Benjamin Wenz
  • Patent number: 11905557
    Abstract: According to various embodiments described herein, a microfluidics-chip based purification device and system for Sanger-sequencing reactions is provided. The device and system allow for the introduction into a sequencing system of a cartridge containing purification technologies specific to the sequencing contaminants or sequencing method where the simplified purification solution of a cartridge allows automation of the sample purification process, reduced consumption of purification reagents, and consistency in sampling by reducing the sampling errors and artifacts. These various embodiments therefore solve the need for a microfluidics-chip-based, Sanger-sequencing reaction purification system for CE devices. The microfluidic chips described can be used as a PCR chip by reorganizing the on-chip reagents, reaction wells and work flow steps.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: LIFE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Swati Goyal, Achim Karger, Peter Ma, S. Jeffrey Rosner, Ian Walton, Jonathan Wang, Michael Wenz
  • Publication number: 20230314369
    Abstract: Provided herein is an electrophoresis separation medium comprising: (a) a non-crosslinked or sparsely cross-linked polymer or copolymer; (b) one or more denaturant compounds, in an amount sufficient to inhibit re-naturation of single stranded polynucleotides; (c) an aqueous solvent; (d) optionally, a wall-coating material suited to inhibition of electroosmotic flow; and (e) optionally, an organic water miscible solvent such as DMSO or acetonitrile, wherein the electrophoresis separation medium exhibits functional stability for at least seven days at 23° C. Also provided herein are sieving compositions, including polymer-based sieving compositions, for molecular sieving as well as related kits, devices and methods of use. Such compositions can be useful for separation of biomolecules such as nucleic acids, proteins, glycoproteins and glycans.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2023
    Publication date: October 5, 2023
    Inventors: Jen-Kuei LIU, Bharti SOLANKI, Hans Michael WENZ, Frank MERCER, Cevat AKIN, Achim KARGER, Annelise BARRON, Scott MACK
  • Patent number: 11619608
    Abstract: Provided herein is an electrophoresis separation medium comprising: (a) a non-crosslinked or sparsely cross-linked polymer or copolymer; (b) one or more denaturant compounds, in an amount sufficient to inhibit re-naturation of single stranded polynucleotides; (c) an aqueous solvent; (d) optionally, a wall-coating material suited to inhibition of electroosmotic flow; and (e) optionally, an organic water miscible solvent such as DMSO or acetonitrile, wherein the electrophoresis separation medium exhibits functional stability for at least seven days at 23° C. Also provided herein are sieving compositions, including polymer-based sieving compositions, for molecular sieving as well as related kits, devices and methods of use. Such compositions can be useful for separation of biomolecules such as nucleic acids, proteins, glycoproteins and glycans.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2023
    Inventors: Jen-Kuei Liu, Bharti Solanki, Hans Michael Wenz, Frank Mercer, Cevat Akin, Achim Karger, Annelise Barron, Scott Mack
  • Publication number: 20210269871
    Abstract: According to various embodiments described herein, a microfluidics-chip based purification device and system for Sanger-sequencing reactions is provided. The device and system allow for the introduction into a sequencing system of a cartridge containing purification technologies specific to the sequencing contaminants or sequencing method where the simplified purification solution of a cartridge allows automation of the sample purification process, reduced consumption of purification reagents, and consistency in sampling by reducing the sampling errors and artifacts. These various embodiments therefore solve the need for a microfluidics-chip-based, Sanger-sequencing reaction purification system for CE devices. The microfluidic chips described can be used as a PCR chip by reorganizing the on-chip reagents, reaction wells and work flow steps.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2021
    Publication date: September 2, 2021
    Applicant: LIFE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Swati GOYAL, Achim KARGER, Peter MA, S. Jeffrey ROSNER, Ian WALTON, Jonathan WANG, Michael WENZ
  • Publication number: 20210180048
    Abstract: Methods, systems, kits and compositions are described for quality control and quantitation of nucleic acid libraries of double stranded nucleic acid libraries prior to massively parallel sequencing. Electrophoretic separation within a channel using a detectably labeled single stranded sizing ladder may be used to define the molecular weight range and amount of the double stranded nucleic acids.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2021
    Publication date: June 17, 2021
    Applicant: Life Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Stephan Berosik, Jianbo Gao, Shiaw-Min Chen, H. Michael Wenz
  • Patent number: 10913944
    Abstract: Methods, systems, kits and compositions are described for quality control and quantitation of nucleic acid libraries of double stranded nucleic acid libraries prior to massively parallel sequencing. Electrophoretic separation within a channel using a detectably labeled single stranded sizing ladder may be used to define the molecular weight range and amount of the double stranded nucleic acids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2021
    Assignee: Life Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Stephan Berosik, Jianbo Gao, Shiaw-Min Chen, H. Michael Wenz
  • Publication number: 20200140855
    Abstract: Methods, systems, kits and compositions are described for quality control and quantitation of nucleic acid libraries of double stranded nucleic acid libraries prior to massively parallel sequencing. Electrophoretic separation within a channel using a detectably labeled single stranded sizing ladder may be used to define the molecular weight range and amount of the double stranded nucleic acids.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2016
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Inventors: Stephan Berosik, Jianbo Gao, Shiaw-Min Chen, H. Michael Wenz
  • Publication number: 20200141901
    Abstract: Provided herein is an electrophoresis separation medium comprising: (a) a non-crosslinked or sparsely cross-linked polymer or copolymer; (b) one or more denaturant compounds, in an amount sufficient to inhibit re-naturation of single stranded polynucleotides; (c) an aqueous solvent; (d) optionally, a wall-coating material suited to inhibition of electroosmotic flow; and (e) optionally, an organic water miscible solvent such as DMSO or acetonitrile, wherein the electrophoresis separation medium exhibits functional stability for at least seven days at 23° C. Also provided herein are sieving compositions, including polymer-based sieving compositions, for molecular sieving as well as related kits, devices and methods of use. Such compositions can be useful for separation of biomolecules such as nucleic acids, proteins, glycoproteins and glycans.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2018
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Inventors: Jen-Kuei LIU, Bharti SOLANKI, Hans Michael WENZ, Frank MERCER, Cevat AKIN, Achim KARGER, Annelise BARRON, Scott MACK
  • Publication number: 20170051344
    Abstract: According to various embodiments described herein, a microfiuidics-chip based purification device and system for Sanger-sequencing reactions is provided. The device and system allow for the introduction into a sequencing system of a cartridge containing purification technologies specific to the sequencing contaminants or sequencing method where the simplified purification solution of a cartridge allows automation of the sample purification process, reduced consumption of purification reagents, and consistency in sampling by reducing the sampling errors and artifacts. These various embodiments therefore solve the need for a microfiuidics-chip-based, Sanger-sequencing reaction purification system for CE devices. The microfiuidic chips described can be used as a PCR chip by reorganizing the on-chip reagents, reaction wells and work flow steps.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2015
    Publication date: February 23, 2017
    Applicant: LIFE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Swati Goyal, Achim Karger, Peter Ma, S. Jeffrey Rosner, Ian Walton, Jonathan Wang, Michael Wenz
  • Patent number: 7250260
    Abstract: Apparatus and method for performing sequential bioassays with microfluidic transfers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2007
    Assignee: Applera Corporation
    Inventors: H. Michael Wenz, Alexander Jung, Simone Guenther, Michael Steinwand, Timothy G. Geiser
  • Patent number: 7153658
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and kits for detecting the presence or absence of (or quantitating) target nucleic acid sequences using ligation and amplification. The invention also relates to methods, reagents, and kits that employ addressable portions and labeled probes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2006
    Assignee: Applera Corporation
    Inventors: Mark R. Andersen, Michael W. Hunkapiller, Kenneth J. Livak, Eugene G. Spier, H. Michael Wenz
  • Publication number: 20040235005
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and kits for detecting the presence or absence of (or quantitating) target nucleic acid sequences using ligation and amplification.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2003
    Publication date: November 25, 2004
    Inventors: Ernest Friedlander, Shirley J. Johnson, Sabine Short, H. Michael Wenz
  • Publication number: 20040121371
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and kits for detecting the presence or absence of (or quantitating) target nucleic acid sequences using ligation and amplification. The invention also relates to methods, reagents, and kits that employ addressable portions and labeled probes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2003
    Publication date: June 24, 2004
    Applicant: Applera Corporation
    Inventors: Mark R. Andersen, Michael W. Hunkapiller, Kenneth J. Livak, Eugene G. Spier, H. Michael Wenz
  • Publication number: 20040110134
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and kits for quantitating target nucleic acid sequences using coupled ligation and amplification. The invention also relates to methods, reagents, and kits that employ addressable-support specific portions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2002
    Publication date: June 10, 2004
    Inventors: H. Michael Wenz, Gary P. Schroth, Caifu Chen
  • Publication number: 20030190646
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the detection of nucleic acid sequences using coupled ligation and amplification. The coupling of ligation and amplification allows multiplex detection of nucleic acid sequences. The invention also relates to methods, reagents, and kits that employ addressable-support specific sequences in detecting nucleic acid sequences.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2002
    Publication date: October 9, 2003
    Inventors: Hans Michael Wenz, Gary P. Schroth
  • Publication number: 20030119004
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and kits for quantitating target nucleic acid sequences using coupled ligation and amplification. The invention also relates to methods, reagents, and kits that employ addressable-support specific portions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2001
    Publication date: June 26, 2003
    Inventors: H. Michael Wenz, Gary P. Schroth, Caifu Chen
  • Publication number: 20020095842
    Abstract: What is disclosed herein are display devices, especially graphic display devices, which are economical to manufacture, are convenient to assemble and disassemble for creating multiple display systems, for example, for creating a tradeshow back wall or background.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2001
    Publication date: July 25, 2002
    Inventors: Michael A. Wenz, Mark R. Wenz