Patents by Inventor Renata Maas

Renata Maas 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).

  • Enhanced recovery of transformed cells
    Patent number: 6849455
    Abstract: DNA is efficiently transformed into a host by electroporation in the presence of a methylation package, which greatly improves the efficiency of the transformation. The methylation package comprises a source of cysteine, such as cysteine, homocysteine, or glutathione, with optional iron and magnesium ions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2005
    Assignee: New York University
    Inventor: Renata Maas
  • Colony hybridization method
    Patent number: 4533628
    Abstract: In the colony hybridization technique, bacterial colonies are replica-plated onto filter paper, and their DNA is hybridized with labeled DNA containing a specific sequence. A one-hundred fold increase in sensitivity is obtained by subjecting the colonies to a stream of steam in the presence of alkali for about three minutes prior to hybridization.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 1983
    Date of Patent: August 6, 1985
    Assignee: New York University
    Inventor: Renata Maas