Patents by Inventor Robert G. Kuimelis

Robert G. Kuimelis 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: 20220282320
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods, devices and systems that enable simultaneous multiplexing amplification reaction and real-time detection in a single reaction chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2021
    Publication date: September 8, 2022
    Inventors: Arjang Hassibi, Robert G. Kuimelis, Lei Pei, Kirsten A. Johnson, Jessica C. Ebert, Arun Manickam, Tran T. Van
  • Patent number: 11360029
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods, apparatus and systems for time-gated fluorescent-based detection. Time-based fluorescence analysis can be used in certain biochemical assays by measuring the emitted photon flux from fluorophores after an individual excitation pulse.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2022
    Assignee: INSILIXA, INC.
    Inventors: Arjang Hassibi, Arun Manickam, Rituraj Singh, Robert G. Kuimelis
  • Publication number: 20220042082
    Abstract: Methods are provided for multiplexed amplification of selected targets and analysis of the amplified targets. In preferred aspects the amplification and analysis take place on the same solid support and preferably in a localized area such as a bead or a feature of an array. Targets are circularized by hybridization to probes followed by ligation of the ends of the target to form a closed circle. The targets are then used as template for extension of an array bound probe resulting in extended probes having multiple copies of the target. The extended probes can then be analyzed. The methods may be used for genotyping, sequencing and analysis of copy number.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2021
    Publication date: February 10, 2022
    Inventors: Glenn K. Fu, Glenn H. Mcgall, Robert G. Kuimelis, Jing Hu, Pei-Hua Wang
  • Patent number: 10920269
    Abstract: Methods are provided for multiplexed amplification of selected targets and analysis of the amplified targets. In preferred aspects the amplification and analysis take place on the same solid support and preferably in a localized area such as a bead or a feature of an array. Targets are circularized by hybridization to probes followed by ligation of the ends of the target to form a closed circle. The targets are then used as template for extension of an array bound probe resulting in extended probes having multiple copies of the target. The extended probes can then be analyzed. The methods may be used for genotyping, sequencing and analysis of copy number.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2021
    Assignee: AFFYMETRIX, INC.
    Inventors: Glenn K. Fu, Glenn H. Mcgall, Robert G. Kuimelis, Jing Hu, Pei-Hua Wang
  • Publication number: 20200292457
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods, apparatus and systems for time-gated fluorescent-based detection. Time-based fluorescence analysis can be used in certain biochemical assays by measuring the emitted photon flux from fluorophores after an individual excitation pulse.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2020
    Publication date: September 17, 2020
    Inventors: Arjang Hassibi, Arun Manickam, Rituraj Singh, Robert G. Kuimelis
  • Publication number: 20190255503
    Abstract: Silanation compositions containing a mixture of two or more silanation reagents, where at least one silanation reagent includes a functional group capable of supporting polymer synthesis and at least one silanation reagent includes no functional group capable of supporting polymer synthesis are useful in modulating the active site density and hydrolytic stability of a surface. These compositions are particularly useful in silanating a surface prior to preparation of a polymer array and provide for increased hybridization results.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2019
    Publication date: August 22, 2019
    Inventors: Glenn H. McGall, Robert G. Kuimelis
  • Patent number: 10213762
    Abstract: Silanation compositions containing a mixture of two or more silanation reagents, where at least one silanation reagent includes a functional group capable of supporting polymer synthesis and at least one silanation reagent includes no functional group capable of supporting polymer synthesis are useful in modulating the active site density and hydrolytic stability of a surface. These compositions are particularly useful in silanating a surface prior to preparation of a polymer array and provide for increased hybridization results.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2019
    Assignee: AFFYMETRIX, INC.
    Inventors: Glenn H. McGall, Robert G. Kuimelis
  • Publication number: 20190002965
    Abstract: Methods are provided for multiplexed amplification of selected targets and analysis of the amplified targets. In preferred aspects the amplification and analysis take place on the same solid support and preferably in a localized area such as a bead or a feature of an array. Targets are circularized by hybridization to probes followed by ligation of the ends of the target to form a closed circle. The targets are then used as template for extension of an array bound probe resulting in extended probes having multiple copies of the target. The extended probes can then be analyzed. The methods may be used for genotyping, sequencing and analysis of copy number.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2018
    Publication date: January 3, 2019
    Inventors: Glenn K. Fu, Glenn H. Mcgall, Robert G. Kuimelis, Jing Hu, Pei-Hua Wang
  • Publication number: 20180304251
    Abstract: Sample container for holding and transferring a liquid sample and method thereof. The sample container includes an inlet configured to allow a liquid sample to enter a sample container, and an outlet configured to allow one or more droplets of the liquid sample to exit the sample container by one or more acoustic ejections respectively. The inlet and the outlet are in different locations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2018
    Publication date: October 25, 2018
    Inventors: Richard N. Ellson, Joseph D. Olechno, Robert G. Kuimelis
  • Patent number: 10016757
    Abstract: Sample container for holding and transferring a liquid sample and method thereof. The sample container includes an inlet configured to allow a liquid sample to enter a sample container, and an outlet configured to allow one or more droplets of the liquid sample to exit the sample container by one or more acoustic ejections respectively. The inlet and the outlet are in different locations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2018
    Assignee: Labcyte Inc.
    Inventors: Richard N. Ellson, Joseph D. Olechno, Robert G. Kuimelis
  • Patent number: 9982293
    Abstract: Methods are provided for multiplexed amplification of selected targets and analysis of the amplified targets. In preferred aspects the amplification and analysis take place on the same solid support and preferably in a localized area such as a bead or a feature of an array. Targets are circularized by hybridization to probes followed by ligation of the ends of the target to form a closed circle. The targets are then used as template for extension of an array bound probe resulting in extended probes having multiple copies of the target. The extended probes can then be analyzed. The methods may be used for genotyping, sequencing and analysis of copy number.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2018
    Assignee: Affymetrix, Inc.
    Inventors: Glenn K. Fu, Glenn H. Mcgall, Robert G. Kuimelis, Jing Hu, Pei-Hua Wang
  • Publication number: 20170334958
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are proteins that include an immunoglobulin fold and that can be used as scaffolds. Also disclosed herein are nucleic acids encoding such proteins and the use of such proteins in diagnostic methods and in methods for evolving novel compound-binding species and their ligands.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2017
    Publication date: November 23, 2017
    Inventors: Dasa LIPOVSEK, Richard W. Wagner, Robert G. Kuimelis
  • Publication number: 20170275342
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are proteins that include an immunoglobulin fold and that can be used as scaffolds. Also disclosed herein are nucleic acids encoding such proteins and the use of such proteins in diagnostic methods and in methods for evolving novel compound-binding species and their ligands.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2017
    Publication date: September 28, 2017
    Inventors: Dasa LIPOVSEK, Richard W. WAGNER, Robert G. KUIMELIS
  • Publication number: 20170136435
    Abstract: Silanation compositions containing a mixture of two or more silanation reagents, where at least one silanation reagent includes a functional group capable of supporting polymer synthesis and at least one silanation reagent includes no functional group capable of supporting polymer synthesis are useful in modulating the active site density and hydrolytic stability of a surface. These compositions are particularly useful in silanating a surface prior to preparation of a polymer array and provide for increased hybridization results.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2017
    Publication date: May 18, 2017
    Inventors: Glenn H. McGall, Robert G. Kuimelis
  • Patent number: 9605039
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are proteins that include an immunoglobulin fold and that can be used as scaffolds. Also disclosed herein are nucleic acids encoding such proteins and the use of such proteins in diagnostic methods and in methods for evolving novel compound-binding species and their ligands.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2017
    Assignee: BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB COMPANY
    Inventors: Dasa Lipovsek, Richard W. Wagner, Robert G. Kuimelis
  • Patent number: 9556360
    Abstract: Silanation compositions containing a mixture of two or more silanation reagents, where at least one silanation reagent includes a functional group capable of supporting polymer synthesis and at least one silanation reagent includes no functional group capable of supporting polymer synthesis are useful in modulating the active site density and hydrolytic stability of a surface. These compositions are particularly useful in silanating a surface prior to preparation of a polymer array and provide for increased hybridization results.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2017
    Assignee: Affymetrix, Inc.
    Inventors: Glenn H. McGall, Robert G. Kuimelis
  • Publication number: 20150018253
    Abstract: Disclosed are compositions and methods for the labeling of two or more targets with different labels. Specifically, disclosed are compositions for biotin and the protection of biotin within multilabel assays which employ the biotin-biotin binding protein binding relationship for each distinct label in relation to targets such as nucleic acids, polypeptides, antibodies or cells. These multilabel assays are enabled through the use of biotin with desthiobiotin, orthogonal protecting schemes for biotin, or a combination of the approaches.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2014
    Publication date: January 15, 2015
    Inventors: Robert G. KUIMELIS, Glenn H. MCGALL, Stephen P. A. FODOR
  • Publication number: 20140378317
    Abstract: Methods are provided for multiplexed amplification of selected targets and analysis of the amplified targets. In preferred aspects the amplification and analysis take place on the same solid support and preferably in a localized area such as a bead or a feature of an array. Targets are circularized by hybridization to probes followed by ligation of the ends of the target to form a closed circle. The targets are then used as template for extension of an array bound probe resulting in extended probes having multiple copies of the target. The extended probes can then be analyzed. The methods may be used for genotyping, sequencing and analysis of copy number.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2014
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Inventors: Glenn K. Fu, Glenn H. Mcgall, Robert G. Kuimelis, Jing Hu, Pei-Hua Wang
  • Patent number: 8835125
    Abstract: Disclosed are compositions and methods for the labeling of two or more targets with different labels. Specifically, disclosed are compositions for biotin and the protection of biotin within multilabel assays which employ the biotin-biotin binding protein binding relationship for each distinct label in relation to targets such as nucleic acids, polypeptides, antibodies or cells. These multilabel assays are enabled through the use of biotin with desthiobiotin, orthogonal protecting schemes for biotin, or a combination of the approaches.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignee: Affymetrix, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert G. Kuimelis, Glenn H. McGall, Stephen P. A. Fodor
  • Patent number: 8729251
    Abstract: The present invention provides massively parallel oligonucleotide synthesis and purification for applications that utilize large collections of defined high-fidelity oligonucleotides (e.g., from about 101 to about 105 different sequences, generally between 25-160 bases in length).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Assignee: Affymetrix, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert G. Kuimelis, Glenn H. McGall