Patents by Inventor Rachel Kasinskas

Rachel Kasinskas 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: 20160272954
    Abstract: In some embodiments, the present teachings provide methods for nucleic acid amplification, comprising forming a reaction mixture, and subjecting the reaction mixture to conditions suitable for nucleic acid amplification. In some embodiments, methods for nucleic acid amplification include subjecting the nucleic acid to be amplified to partially denaturing conditions. In some embodiments, methods for nucleic acid amplification include amplifying without fully denaturing the nucleic acid that is amplified. In some embodiments, the methods for nucleic acid amplification employ an enzyme that catalyzes homologous recombination and a polymerase. In some embodiments, methods for nucleic acid amplification can be conducted in a single reaction vessel. In some embodiments, methods for nucleic acid amplification can be conducted in a single continuous liquid phase of a reaction mixture, without need for compartmentalization of the reaction mixture or immobilization of reaction components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2016
    Publication date: September 22, 2016
    Inventors: Chieh-Yuan LI, David RUFF, Shiaw-Min CHEN, Jennifer O'NEIL, Rachel KASINSKAS, Jonathan ROTHBERG, Bin LI, Kai Qin LAO, Wolfgang HINZ
  • Patent number: 9371557
    Abstract: In some embodiments, the present teachings provide methods for nucleic acid amplification, comprising forming a reaction mixture, and subjecting the reaction mixture to conditions suitable for nucleic acid amplification. In some embodiments, methods for nucleic acid amplification include subjecting the nucleic acid to be amplified to partially denaturing conditions. In some embodiments, methods for nucleic acid amplification include amplifying without fully denaturing the nucleic acid that is amplified. In some embodiments, the methods for nucleic acid amplification employ an enzyme that catalyzes homologous recombination and a polymerase. In some embodiments, methods for nucleic acid amplification can be conducted in a single reaction vessel. In some embodiments, methods for nucleic acid amplification can be conducted in a single continuous liquid phase of a reaction mixture, without need for compartmentalization of the reaction mixture or immobilization of reaction components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2016
    Assignee: Life Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Chieh-Yuan Li, David Ruff, Jennifer O'Neil, Rachel Kasinskas, Shiaw-Min Chen, Jonathan Rothberg, Bin Li, Kai Qin Lao
  • Patent number: 9334531
    Abstract: In some embodiments, the present teachings provide methods for nucleic acid amplification, comprising forming a reaction mixture, and subjecting the reaction mixture to conditions suitable for nucleic acid amplification. In some embodiments, methods for nucleic acid amplification include subjecting the nucleic acid to be amplified to partially denaturing conditions. In some embodiments, methods for nucleic acid amplification include amplifying without fully denaturing the nucleic acid that is amplified. In some embodiments, the methods for nucleic acid amplification employ an enzyme that catalyzes homologous recombination and a polymerase. In some embodiments, methods for nucleic acid amplification can be conducted in a single reaction vessel. In some embodiments, methods for nucleic acid amplification can be conducted in a single continuous liquid phase of a reaction mixture, without need for compartmentalization of the reaction mixture or immobilization of reaction components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2016
    Assignee: Life Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Chieh-Yuan Li, David Ruff, Shiaw-Min Chen, Jennifer O'Neil, Rachel Kasinskas, Jonathan Rothberg, Bin Li, Kai Qin Lao
  • Patent number: 9309557
    Abstract: In some embodiments, the present teachings provide methods for nucleic acid amplification, comprising forming a reaction mixture, and subjecting the reaction mixture to conditions suitable for nucleic acid amplification. In some embodiments, methods for nucleic acid amplification include subjecting the nucleic acid to be amplified to partially denaturing conditions. In some embodiments, methods for nucleic acid amplification include amplifying without fully denaturing the nucleic acid that is amplified. In some embodiments, the methods for nucleic acid amplification employ an enzyme that catalyzes homologous recombination and a polymerase. In some embodiments, methods for nucleic acid amplification can be conducted in a single reaction vessel. In some embodiments, methods for nucleic acid amplification can be conducted in a single continuous liquid phase of a reaction mixture, without need for compartmentalization of the reaction mixture or immobilization of reaction components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2016
    Assignee: Life Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Chieh-Yuan Li, David Ruff, Shiaw-Min Chen, Jennifer O'Neil, Rachel Kasinskas, Jonathan Rothberg, Bin Li, Kai Qin Lao
  • Patent number: 9309558
    Abstract: In some embodiments, the present teachings provide methods for nucleic acid amplification, comprising forming a reaction mixture, and subjecting the reaction mixture to conditions suitable for nucleic acid amplification. In some embodiments, methods for nucleic acid amplification include subjecting the nucleic acid to be amplified to partially denaturing conditions. In some embodiments, methods for nucleic acid amplification include amplifying without fully denaturing the nucleic acid that is amplified. In some embodiments, the methods for nucleic acid amplification employ an enzyme that catalyzes homologous recombination and a polymerase. In some embodiments, methods for nucleic acid amplification can be conducted in a single reaction vessel. In some embodiments, methods for nucleic acid amplification can be conducted in a single continuous liquid phase of a reaction mixture, without need for compartmentalization of the reaction mixture or immobilization of reaction components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2016
    Assignee: Life Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Chieh-Yuan Li, David Ruff, Jennifer O'Neil, Rachel Kasinskas, Shiaw-Min Chen, Jonathan Rothberg, Bin Li, Kai Qin Lao
  • Patent number: 9309566
    Abstract: In some embodiments, the present teachings provide methods for paired end sequencing. In some embodiment, a polynucleotide template to be subjected to paired end sequencing comprises at least one cross linking moiety and at least one scissile moiety. In some embodiments, a paired end sequencing reaction comprises (a) a forward sequencing step, (b) a cleavage step, and (c) a reverse sequencing step. In some embodiments, a paired end sequencing reaction comprises (a) a forward sequencing step, (b) a cross-linking step, (c) a cleavage step, and (d) a reverse sequencing step.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2016
    Assignee: LIFE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Bin Li, Kai Qin Lao, Jennifer O'Neil, Jennifer Kunkel, Kellie Haley, Rachel Kasinskas, Zhaochun Ma, Pius Brzoska
  • Publication number: 20160032375
    Abstract: In some embodiments, the present teachings provide methods for nucleic acid amplification, comprising forming a reaction mixture, and subjecting the reaction mixture to conditions suitable for nucleic acid amplification. In some embodiments, methods for nucleic acid amplification include subjecting the nucleic acid to be amplified to partially denaturing conditions. In some embodiments, methods for nucleic acid amplification include amplifying without fully denaturing the nucleic acid that is amplified. In some embodiments, the methods for nucleic acid amplification employ an enzyme that catalyzes homologous recombination and a polymerase. In some embodiments, methods for nucleic acid amplification can be conducted in a single reaction vessel. In some embodiments, methods for nucleic acid amplification can be conducted in a single continuous liquid phase of a reaction mixture, without need for compartmentalization of the reaction mixture or immobilization of reaction components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2015
    Publication date: February 4, 2016
    Inventors: Chieh-Yuan LI, David RUFF, Jennifer O'NEIL, Rachel KASINSKAS, Shiaw-Min CHEN, Jonathan ROTHBERG
  • Publication number: 20150275284
    Abstract: Novel methods of generating a localized population of immobilized clonal amplicons on a support are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2015
    Publication date: October 1, 2015
    Inventors: Bin LI, Kai Qin LAO, Jennifer O'NEIL, Jennifer KUNKEL, Kellie HALEY, Rachel KASINSKAS, Zhaochun MA, Pius BRZOSKA
  • Publication number: 20140148345
    Abstract: In some embodiments, the present teachings provide methods for nucleic acid amplification, comprising forming a reaction mixture, and subjecting the reaction mixture to conditions suitable for nucleic acid amplification. In some embodiments, methods for nucleic acid amplification include subjecting the nucleic acid to be amplified to partially denaturing conditions. In some embodiments, methods for nucleic acid amplification include amplifying without fully denaturing the nucleic acid that is amplified. In some embodiments, the methods for nucleic acid amplification employ an enzyme that catalyzes homologous recombination and a polymerase. In some embodiments, methods for nucleic acid amplification can be conducted in a single reaction vessel. In some embodiments, methods for nucleic acid amplification can be conducted in a single continuous liquid phase of a reaction mixture, without need for compartmentalization of the reaction mixture or immobilization of reaction components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2013
    Publication date: May 29, 2014
    Applicant: LIFE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Chieh-Yuan LI, David RUFF, Jennifer O'NEIL, Rachel KASINSKAS, Shiaw-Min CHEN, Jonathan ROTHBERG
  • Publication number: 20140147852
    Abstract: In some embodiments, the present teachings provide methods for nucleic acid amplification, comprising forming a reaction mixture, and subjecting the reaction mixture to conditions suitable for nucleic acid amplification. In some embodiments, methods for nucleic acid amplification include subjecting the nucleic acid to be amplified to partially denaturing conditions. In some embodiments, methods for nucleic acid amplification include amplifying without fully denaturing the nucleic acid that is amplified. In some embodiments, the methods for nucleic acid amplification employ an enzyme that catalyzes homologous recombination and a polymerase. In some embodiments, methods for nucleic acid amplification can be conducted in a single reaction vessel. In some embodiments, methods for nucleic acid amplification can be conducted in a single continuous liquid phase of a reaction mixture, without need for compartmentalization of the reaction mixture or immobilization of reaction components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2013
    Publication date: May 29, 2014
    Applicant: LIFE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Chieh-Yuan LI, David RUFF, Jennifer O'NEIL, Rachel KASINSKAS, Shiaw-Min CHEN, Jonathan ROTHBERG
  • Publication number: 20140080717
    Abstract: In some embodiments, the present teachings provide methods for nucleic acid amplification, comprising forming a reaction mixture, and subjecting the reaction mixture to conditions suitable for nucleic acid amplification. In some embodiments, methods for nucleic acid amplification include subjecting the nucleic acid to be amplified to partially denaturing conditions. In some embodiments, methods for nucleic acid amplification include amplifying without fully denaturing the nucleic acid that is amplified. In some embodiments, the methods for nucleic acid amplification employ an enzyme that catalyzes homologous recombination and a polymerase. In some embodiments, methods for nucleic acid amplification can be conducted in a single reaction vessel. In some embodiments, methods for nucleic acid amplification can be conducted in a single continuous liquid phase of a reaction mixture, without need for compartmentalization of the reaction mixture or immobilization of reaction components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2013
    Publication date: March 20, 2014
    Applicant: Life Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Chieh-Yuan LI, David RUFF, Shiaw-Min CHEN, Jennifer O'NEIL, Rachel KASINSKAS, Jonathan ROTHBERG, Wolfgang HINZ
  • Publication number: 20140024040
    Abstract: The disclosure relates generally to methods, systems, compositions and kits for breaking a water-in-oil emulsion including one or more biomolecules dispersed in an aqueous phase of the water-in-oil emulsion. In some embodiments, the disclosure relates to obtaining a first emulsion including a continuous hydrophobic fraction and a discontinuous aqueous fraction, the aqueous fraction having one or more biomolecules dispersed therein, breaking the first emulsion by contacting the first emulsion with a breaking solution including a second emulsion, where the second emulsion includes a discontinuous phase of organic extraction solvent dispersed in a continuous aqueous phase, and centrifuging to separate the phases of the resulting mixture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2012
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Applicant: LIFE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Jeffrey Sabina, Ilya Zlatkovsky, Rachel Kasinskas
  • Publication number: 20130281307
    Abstract: In some embodiments, the present teachings provide methods for nucleic acid amplification, comprising forming a reaction mixture, and subjecting the reaction mixture to conditions suitable for nucleic acid amplification. In some embodiments, methods for nucleic acid amplification include subjecting the nucleic acid to be amplified to partially denaturing conditions. In some embodiments, methods for nucleic acid amplification include amplifying without fully denaturing the nucleic acid that is amplified. In some embodiments, the methods for nucleic acid amplification employ an enzyme that catalyzes homologous recombination and a polymerase. In some embodiments, methods for nucleic acid amplification can be conducted in a single reaction vessel. In some embodiments, methods for nucleic acid amplification can be conducted in a single continuous liquid phase of a reaction mixture, without need for compartmentalization of the reaction mixture or immobilization of reaction components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2013
    Publication date: October 24, 2013
    Inventors: Chieh-Yuan LI, David RUFF, Jennifer O'NEIL, Rachel KASINSKAS, Shiaw-Min CHEN, Jonathan ROTHBERG
  • Publication number: 20120156728
    Abstract: Novel methods of generating a localized population of immobilized clonal amplicons on a support are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2011
    Publication date: June 21, 2012
    Applicant: LIFE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Bin Li, Kai Lao, Jennifer O'Neil, Jennifer Kunkel, Kellie Haley, Rachel Kasinskas, Zhaochun Ma, Pius Brzoska