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).

  • Patent number: 11028424
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2021
    Assignee: Promega Corporation
    Inventors: Keith V. Wood, Georgyi V. Los, Robert F. Bulleit, Dieter Klaubert, Mark McDougall, Chad Zimprich
  • Publication number: 20190218592
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2019
    Publication date: July 18, 2019
    Inventors: Keith V. Wood, Georgyi V. Los, Robert F. Bulleit, Dieter Klaubert, Mark McDougall, Chad Zimprich
  • Patent number: 10240184
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2019
    Assignee: Promega Corporation
    Inventors: Keith V. Wood, Georgyi V. Los, Robert F. Bulleit, Dieter Klaubert, Mark McDougall, Chad Zimprich
  • Patent number: 9631225
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Assignee: PROMEGA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Erika Hawkins, James J. Cali, Samuel Kin Sang Ho, Martha A. O'Brien, Richard Somberg, Robert F. Bulleit, Keith V. Wood
  • Publication number: 20170088877
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2016
    Publication date: March 30, 2017
    Inventors: Keith V. Wood, Georgyi V. Los, Robert F. Bulleit, Dieter Klaubert, Mark McDougall, Chad Zimprich
  • Patent number: 9540402
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2017
    Assignee: PROMEGA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Keith V. Wood, Georgyi V. Los, Robert F. Bulleit, Dieter Klaubert, Mark McDougall, Chad Zimprich
  • Publication number: 20160031911
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2014
    Publication date: February 4, 2016
    Inventors: Keith V. Wood, Georgyi V. Los, Robert F. Bulleit, Dieter Klaubert, Mark McDougall, Chad Zimprich
  • Publication number: 20150337359
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2014
    Publication date: November 26, 2015
    Inventors: Erika Hawkins, James J. Cali, Samuel Kin Sang Ho, Martha A. O'Brien, Richard Somberg, Robert F. Bulleit, Keith V. Wood
  • Patent number: 8921620
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Assignee: Promega Corporation
    Inventors: Keith V. Wood, Dieter Klaubert, Georgyi V. Los, Robert F. Bulleit, Mark McDougall, Chad Zimprich
  • Patent number: 8895787
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2014
    Assignee: Promega Corporation
    Inventors: Keith V. Wood, Georgyi V. Los, Robert F. Bulleit, Dieter Klaubert, Mark McDougall, Chad Zimprich
  • Patent number: 8859220
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2014
    Assignee: Promega Corporation
    Inventors: Erika Hawkins, James J. Cali, Samuel Kin Sang Ho, Martha A. O'Brien, Richard Somberg, Robert F. Bulleit, Keith V. Wood
  • Patent number: 8603767
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2013
    Assignee: Promega Corporation
    Inventors: Erika Hawkins, James J. Cali, Samuel Kin Sang Ho, Martha A. O'Brien, Richard Somberg, Robert F. Bulleit, Keith V. Wood
  • Patent number: 8361739
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2013
    Assignee: Promega Corporation
    Inventors: Erika Hawkins, James J. Cali, Samuel Kin Sang Ho, Martha A. O'Brien, Richard Somberg, Robert F. Bulleit, Keith V. Wood
  • Publication number: 20120258470
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2012
    Publication date: October 11, 2012
    Applicant: PROMEGA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Keith V. Wood, Dieter Klaubert, Georgyi V. Los, Robert F. Bulleit, Mark McDougall, Chad Zimprich
  • Publication number: 20120252048
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2012
    Publication date: October 4, 2012
    Applicant: PROMEGA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Keith V. Wood, Dieter Klaubert, Georgyi V. Los, Robert F. Bulleit, Mark McDougall, Chad Zimprich
  • Patent number: 8257939
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2012
    Assignee: Promega Corporation
    Inventors: Keith V. Wood, Georgyi V. Los, Robert F. Bulleit, Dieter Klaubert, Mark McDougall, Chad Zimprich
  • Publication number: 20110201024
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2010
    Publication date: August 18, 2011
    Applicant: PROMEGA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Keith V. Wood, Dieter Klaubert, Georgyi V. Los, Robert F. Bulleit, Mark McDougall, Chad Zimprich
  • Publication number: 20110081670
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2010
    Publication date: April 7, 2011
    Applicant: PROMEGA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Erika Hawkins, James J. Cali, Samuel Kin Sang Ho, Martha A. O'Brien, Richard Somberg, Robert F. Bulleit, Keith V. Wood
  • Patent number: 7867726
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2011
    Assignee: Promega Corporation
    Inventors: Keith V. Wood, Dieter Klaubert, Georgyi V. Los, Robert F. Bulleit, Mark McDougall, Chad Zimprich
  • Patent number: RE42931
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2011
    Assignee: Promega Corporation
    Inventors: Keith V. Wood, Dieter Klaubert, Georgyi V. Los, Robert F. Bulleit, Mark McDougall, Chad Zimprich