Patents by Inventor Robert F. Bulleit
Robert F. Bulleit 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).
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Patent number: 11028424Abstract: A mutant hydrolase optionally fused to a protein of interest is provided. The mutant hydrolase is capable of forming a bond with a substrate for the corresponding nonmutant (wild-type) hydrolase which is more stable than the bond formed between the wild-type hydrolase and the substrate. Substrates for hydrolases comprising one or more functional groups are also provided, as well as methods of using the mutant hydrolase and the substrates of the invention. Also provided is a fusion protein capable of forming a stable bond with a substrate and cells which express the fusion protein.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2019Date of Patent: June 8, 2021Assignee: Promega CorporationInventors: Keith V. Wood, Georgyi V. Los, Robert F. Bulleit, Dieter Klaubert, Mark McDougall, Chad Zimprich
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Publication number: 20190218592Abstract: A mutant hydrolase optionally fused to a protein of interest is provided. The mutant hydrolase is capable of forming a bond with a substrate for the corresponding nonmutant (wild-type) hydrolase which is more stable than the bond formed between the wild-type hydrolase and the substrate. Substrates for hydrolases comprising one or more functional groups are also provided, as well as methods of using the mutant hydrolase and the substrates of the invention. Also provided is a fusion protein capable of forming a stable bond with a substrate and cells which express the fusion protein.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2019Publication date: July 18, 2019Inventors: Keith V. Wood, Georgyi V. Los, Robert F. Bulleit, Dieter Klaubert, Mark McDougall, Chad Zimprich
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Patent number: 10240184Abstract: A mutant hydrolase optionally fused to a protein of interest is provided. The mutant hydrolase is capable of forming a bond with a substrate for the corresponding nonmutant (wild-type) hydrolase which is more stable than the bond formed between the wild-type hydrolase and the substrate. Substrates for hydrolases comprising one or more functional groups are also provided, as well as methods of using the mutant hydrolase and the substrates of the invention. Also provided is a fusion protein capable of forming a stable bond with a substrate and cells which express the fusion protein.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2016Date of Patent: March 26, 2019Assignee: Promega CorporationInventors: Keith V. Wood, Georgyi V. Los, Robert F. Bulleit, Dieter Klaubert, Mark McDougall, Chad Zimprich
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Patent number: 9631225Abstract: A method and kit are provided for enhancing the tolerance of an assay reagent to compounds in an assay sample, the assay reagent including a luciferase enzyme. The method includes contacting the luciferase with a tolerance enhancement agent in an amount sufficient to substantially protect luciferase enzyme activity from interference of the compound and minimize interference by at least about 10% relative to an assay not having tolerance enhancement agent.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2014Date of Patent: April 25, 2017Assignee: PROMEGA CORPORATIONInventors: Erika Hawkins, James J. Cali, Samuel Kin Sang Ho, Martha A. O'Brien, Richard Somberg, Robert F. Bulleit, Keith V. Wood
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Publication number: 20170088877Abstract: A mutant hydrolase optionally fused to a protein of interest is provided. The mutant hydrolase is capable of forming a bond with a substrate for the corresponding nonmutant (wild-type) hydrolase which is more stable than the bond formed between the wild-type hydrolase and the substrate. Substrates for hydrolases comprising one or more functional groups are also provided, as well as methods of using the mutant hydrolase and the substrates of the invention. Also provided is a fusion protein capable of forming a stable bond with a substrate and cells which express the fusion protein.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2016Publication date: March 30, 2017Inventors: Keith V. Wood, Georgyi V. Los, Robert F. Bulleit, Dieter Klaubert, Mark McDougall, Chad Zimprich
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Patent number: 9540402Abstract: A mutant hydrolase optionally fused to a protein of interest is provided. The mutant hydrolase is capable of forming a bond with a substrate for the corresponding nonmutant (wild-type) hydrolase which is more stable than the bond formed between the wild-type hydrolase and the substrate. Substrates for hydrolases comprising one or more functional groups are also provided, as well as • methods of using the mutant hydrolase and the substrates of the invention. Also provided is a fusion protein capable of forming a stable bond with a substrate and cells which express the fusion protein.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2014Date of Patent: January 10, 2017Assignee: PROMEGA CORPORATIONInventors: Keith V. Wood, Georgyi V. Los, Robert F. Bulleit, Dieter Klaubert, Mark McDougall, Chad Zimprich
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Publication number: 20160031911Abstract: A mutant hydrolase optionally fused to a protein of interest is provided. The mutant hydrolase is capable of forming a bond with a substrate for the corresponding nonmutant (wild-type) hydrolase which is more stable than the bond formed between the wild-type hydrolase and the substrate. Substrates for hydrolases comprising one or more functional groups are also provided, as well as methods of using the mutant hydrolase and the substrates of the invention. Also provided is a fusion protein capable of forming a stable bond with a substrate and cells which express the fusion protein.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2014Publication date: February 4, 2016Inventors: Keith V. Wood, Georgyi V. Los, Robert F. Bulleit, Dieter Klaubert, Mark McDougall, Chad Zimprich
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Publication number: 20150337359Abstract: A method and kit are provided for enhancing the tolerance of an assay reagent to compounds in an assay sample, the assay reagent including a luciferase enzyme. The method includes contacting the luciferase with a tolerance enhancement agent in an amount sufficient to substantially protect luciferase enzyme activity from interference of the compound and minimize interference by at least about 10% relative to an assay not having tolerance enhancement agent.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2014Publication date: November 26, 2015Inventors: Erika Hawkins, James J. Cali, Samuel Kin Sang Ho, Martha A. O'Brien, Richard Somberg, Robert F. Bulleit, Keith V. Wood
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Patent number: 8921620Abstract: A mutant hydrolase optionally fused to a protein of interest is provided. The mutant hydrolase is capable of forming a bond with a substrate for the corresponding nonmutant (wild-type) hydrolase which is more stable than the bond formed between the wild-type hydrolase and the substrate. Substrates for hydrolases comprising one or more functional groups are also provided, as well as methods of using the mutant hydrolase and the substrates of the invention. Also provided is a fusion protein capable of forming a stable bond with a substrate and cells which express the fusion protein.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2012Date of Patent: December 30, 2014Assignee: Promega CorporationInventors: Keith V. Wood, Dieter Klaubert, Georgyi V. Los, Robert F. Bulleit, Mark McDougall, Chad Zimprich
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Patent number: 8895787Abstract: A mutant hydrolase optionally fused to a protein of interest is provided. The mutant hydrolase is capable of forming a bond with a substrate for the corresponding nonmutant (wild-type) hydrolase which is more stable than the bond formed between the wild-type hydrolase and the substrate. Substrates for hydrolases comprising one or more functional groups are also provided, as well as methods of using the mutant hydrolase and the substrates of the invention. Also provided is a fusion protein capable of forming a stable bond with a substrate and cells which express the fusion protein.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2012Date of Patent: November 25, 2014Assignee: Promega CorporationInventors: Keith V. Wood, Georgyi V. Los, Robert F. Bulleit, Dieter Klaubert, Mark McDougall, Chad Zimprich
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Patent number: 8859220Abstract: A method and kit are provided for enhancing the tolerance of an assay reagent to compounds in an assay sample, the assay reagent including a luciferase enzyme. The method includes contacting the luciferase with a tolerance enhancement agent in an amount sufficient to substantially protect luciferase enzyme activity from interference of the compound and minimize interference by at least about 10% relative to an assay not having tolerance enhancement agent.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2013Date of Patent: October 14, 2014Assignee: Promega CorporationInventors: Erika Hawkins, James J. Cali, Samuel Kin Sang Ho, Martha A. O'Brien, Richard Somberg, Robert F. Bulleit, Keith V. Wood
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Patent number: 8603767Abstract: A method and kit are provided for enhancing the tolerance of an assay reagent to compounds in an assay sample, the assay reagent including a luciferase enzyme. The method includes contacting the luciferase with a tolerance enhancement agent in an amount sufficient to substantially protect luciferase enzyme activity from interference of the compound and minimize interference by at least about 10% relative to an assay not having tolerance enhancement agent.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2013Date of Patent: December 10, 2013Assignee: Promega CorporationInventors: Erika Hawkins, James J. Cali, Samuel Kin Sang Ho, Martha A. O'Brien, Richard Somberg, Robert F. Bulleit, Keith V. Wood
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Patent number: 8361739Abstract: A method and kit are provided for enhancing the tolerance of an assay reagent to compounds in an assay sample, the assay reagent including a luciferase enzyme. The method includes contacting the luciferase with a tolerance enhancement agent in an amount sufficient to substantially protect luciferase enzyme activity from interference of the compound and minimize interference by at least about 10% relative to an assay not having tolerance enhancement agent.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2010Date of Patent: January 29, 2013Assignee: Promega CorporationInventors: Erika Hawkins, James J. Cali, Samuel Kin Sang Ho, Martha A. O'Brien, Richard Somberg, Robert F. Bulleit, Keith V. Wood
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Publication number: 20120258470Abstract: A mutant hydrolase optionally fused to a protein of interest is provided. The mutant hydrolase is capable of forming a bond with a substrate for the corresponding nonmutant (wild-type) hydrolase which is more stable than the bond formed between the wild-type hydrolase and the substrate. Substrates for hydrolases comprising one or more functional groups are also provided, as well as methods of using the mutant hydrolase and the substrates of the invention. Also provided is a fusion protein capable of forming a stable bond with a substrate and cells which express the fusion protein.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2012Publication date: October 11, 2012Applicant: PROMEGA CORPORATIONInventors: Keith V. Wood, Dieter Klaubert, Georgyi V. Los, Robert F. Bulleit, Mark McDougall, Chad Zimprich
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Publication number: 20120252048Abstract: A mutant hydrolase optionally fused to a protein of interest is provided. The mutant hydrolase is capable of forming a bond with a substrate for the corresponding nonmutant (wild-type) hydrolase which is more stable than the bond formed between the wild-type hydrolase and the substrate. Substrates for hydrolases comprising one or more functional groups are also provided, as well as methods of using the mutant hydrolase and the substrates of the invention. Also provided is a fusion protein capable of forming a stable bond with a substrate and cells which express the fusion protein.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2012Publication date: October 4, 2012Applicant: PROMEGA CORPORATIONInventors: Keith V. Wood, Dieter Klaubert, Georgyi V. Los, Robert F. Bulleit, Mark McDougall, Chad Zimprich
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Patent number: 8257939Abstract: A mutant hydrolase optionally fused to a protein of interest is provided. The mutant hydrolase is capable of forming a bond with a substrate for the corresponding nonmutant (wild-type) hydrolase which is more stable than the bond formed between the wild-type hydrolase and the substrate. Substrates for hydrolases comprising one or more functional groups are also provided, as well as methods of using the mutant hydrolase and the substrates of the invention. Also provided is a fusion protein capable of forming a stable bond with a substrate and cells which express the fusion protein.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2010Date of Patent: September 4, 2012Assignee: Promega CorporationInventors: Keith V. Wood, Georgyi V. Los, Robert F. Bulleit, Dieter Klaubert, Mark McDougall, Chad Zimprich
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Publication number: 20110201024Abstract: A mutant hydrolase optionally fused to a protein of interest is provided. The mutant hydrolase is capable of forming a bond with a substrate for the corresponding nonmutant (wild-type) hydrolase which is more stable than the bond formed between the wild-type hydrolase and the substrate. Substrates for hydrolases comprising one or more functional groups are also provided, as well as methods of using the mutant hydrolase and the substrates of the invention. Also provided is a fusion protein capable of forming a stable bond with a substrate and cells which express the fusion protein.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2010Publication date: August 18, 2011Applicant: PROMEGA CORPORATIONInventors: Keith V. Wood, Dieter Klaubert, Georgyi V. Los, Robert F. Bulleit, Mark McDougall, Chad Zimprich
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Publication number: 20110081670Abstract: A method and kit are provided for enhancing the tolerance of an assay reagent to compounds in an assay sample, the assay reagent including a luciferase enzyme. The method includes contacting the luciferase with a tolerance enhancement agent in an amount sufficient to substantially protect luciferase enzyme activity from interference of the compound and minimize interference by at least about 10% relative to an assay not having tolerance enhancement agent.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2010Publication date: April 7, 2011Applicant: PROMEGA CORPORATIONInventors: Erika Hawkins, James J. Cali, Samuel Kin Sang Ho, Martha A. O'Brien, Richard Somberg, Robert F. Bulleit, Keith V. Wood
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Patent number: 7867726Abstract: A mutant hydrolase optionally fused to a protein of interest is provided. The mutant hydrolase is capable of forming a bond with a substrate for the corresponding nonmutant (wild-type) hydrolase which is more stable than the bond formed between the wild-type hydrolase and the substrate. Substrates for hydrolases comprising one or more functional groups are also provided, as well as methods of using the mutant hydrolase and the substrates of the invention. Also provided is a fusion protein capable of forming a stable bond with a substrate and cells which express the fusion protein.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2007Date of Patent: January 11, 2011Assignee: Promega CorporationInventors: Keith V. Wood, Dieter Klaubert, Georgyi V. Los, Robert F. Bulleit, Mark McDougall, Chad Zimprich
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Patent number: RE42931Abstract: A mutant hydrolase optionally fused to a protein of interest is provided. The mutant hydrolase is capable of forming a bond with a substrate for the corresponding nonmutant (wild-type) hydrolase which is more stable than the bond formed between the wild-type hydrolase and the substrate. Substrates for hydrolases comprising one or more functional groups are also provided, as well as methods of using the mutant hydrolase and the substrates of the invention. Also provided is a fusion protein capable of forming a stable bond with a substrate and cells which express the fusion protein.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2008Date of Patent: November 15, 2011Assignee: Promega CorporationInventors: Keith V. Wood, Dieter Klaubert, Georgyi V. Los, Robert F. Bulleit, Mark McDougall, Chad Zimprich