Patents by Inventor Ronald J. Sapolsky

Ronald J. Sapolsky 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: 20240093275
    Abstract: The invention provides methods and compositions to enhance the efficiency and sensitivity of molecular inversion probe (MIP) reactions. Probes include elements that allow MIP ends to abut for ligation while avoiding the possibility of polymerase strand displacement errors. Elements facilitate multiplexed detections, including MIP reaction product detections employing next generation sequencing (NGS) techniques.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2023
    Publication date: March 21, 2024
    Inventors: Michael H. SHAPERO, Lawrence GREENFIELD, Ronald J. SAPOLSKY, Keith JONES, Laurent BELLON, Robert J. LIPSHUTZ, August ESTABROOK, John EFCAVITCH
  • Patent number: 11274327
    Abstract: Compositions, methods and kits are disclosed for synthesizing and amplifying pools of probes using precursor oligonucleotides. In some aspects the precursor is amplified and nicking enzymes are used to separate the full length probes from the amplification products. The methods enable the preparation of single stranded DNA probes of defined sequence and length that are suitable for use in target detection assays.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2022
    Inventors: Yuker Wang, Keith W. Jones, Ronald J. Sapolsky
  • Publication number: 20200109427
    Abstract: Compositions, methods and kits are disclosed for synthesizing and amplifying pools of probes using precursor oligonucleotides. In some aspects the precursor is amplified and nicking enzymes are used to separate the full length probes from the amplification products. The methods enable the preparation of single stranded DNA probes of defined sequence and length that are suitable for use in target detection assays.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2019
    Publication date: April 9, 2020
    Inventors: Yuker Wang, Keith W. Jones, Ronald J. Sapolsky
  • Patent number: 10513722
    Abstract: Compositions, methods and kits are disclosed for synthesizing and amplifying pools of probes using precursor oligonucleotides. In some aspects the precursor is amplified and nicking enzymes are used to separate the full length probes from the amplification products. The methods enable the preparation of single stranded DNA probes of defined sequence and length that are suitable for use in target detection assays.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2019
    Inventors: Yuker Wang, Keith W. Jones, Ronald J. Sapolsky
  • Publication number: 20160348142
    Abstract: Compositions, methods and kits are disclosed for synthesizing and amplifying pools of probes using precursor oligonucleotides. In some aspects the precursor is amplified and nicking enzymes are used to separate the full length probes from the amplification products. The methods enable the preparation of single stranded DNA probes of defined sequence and length that are suitable for use in target detection assays.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2016
    Publication date: December 1, 2016
    Inventors: Yuker Wang, Keith W. Jones, Ronald J. Sapolsky
  • Patent number: 9359640
    Abstract: Compositions, methods and kits are disclosed for synthesizing and amplifying pools of probes using precursor oligonucleotides. In some aspects the precursor is amplified and nicking enzymes are used to separate the full length probes from the amplification products. The methods enable the preparation of single stranded DNA probes of defined sequence and length that are suitable for use in target detection assays.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2016
    Assignee: Affymetrix, Inc.
    Inventors: Yuker Wang, Keith W. Jones, Ronald J. Sapolsky
  • Publication number: 20150284786
    Abstract: The invention provides methods and compositions to enhance the efficiency and sensitivity of molecular inversion probe (MIP) reactions. Probes include elements that allow MIP ends to abut for ligation while avoiding the possibility of polymerase strand displacement errors. Elements facilitate multiplexed detections, including MIP reaction product detections employing next generation sequencing (NGS) techniques.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2015
    Publication date: October 8, 2015
    Inventors: Michael H. Shapero, Lawrence Greenfield, Ronald J. Sapolsky, Keith Jones, Laurent Bellon, Robert J. Lipshutz, August Estabrook, John Efcavitch
  • Publication number: 20150004600
    Abstract: Compositions, methods and kits are disclosed for synthesizing and amplifying pools of probes using precursor oligonucleotides. In some aspects the precursor is amplified and nicking enzymes are used to separate the full length probes from the amplification products. The methods enable the preparation of single stranded DNA probes of defined sequence and length that are suitable for use in target detection assays.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2014
    Publication date: January 1, 2015
    Applicant: Affymetrix, Inc.
    Inventors: Yuker Wang, Keith W. Jones, Ronald J. Sapolsky
  • Patent number: 8759036
    Abstract: Compositions, methods and kits are disclosed for synthesizing and amplifying pools of probes using precursor oligonucleotides. In some aspects the precursor is amplified and nicking enzymes are used to separate the full length probes from the amplification products. The methods enable the preparation of single stranded DNA probes of defined sequence and length that are suitable for use in target detection assays.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2014
    Assignee: Affymetrix, Inc.
    Inventors: Yuker Wang, Keith Jones, Ronald J. Sapolsky
  • Publication number: 20130296172
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for analysis of nucleic acids are disclosed. Targets are hybridized to arrays having features that include pairs of co-localized probes within features. The probe pairs may include a first probe type that is oriented so that the 5? end is free and the 3? end is attached to the support and a second probe type that is oriented so that the 3? end is free for extension and the 5? end is attached to the support. The probes of a feature are complementary to different regions of the same target sequence so they can simultaneously hybridize to a single target with a gap or nick between. The gap may be filled by extension and ligation or ligation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2013
    Publication date: November 7, 2013
    Inventors: Glenn K. Fu, Robert G. Kuimelis, Ronald J. Sapolsky
  • Publication number: 20130072390
    Abstract: Compositions, methods and kits are disclosed for synthesizing and amplifying pools of probes using precursor oligonucleotides. In some aspects the precursor is amplified and nicking enzymes are used to separate the full length probes from the amplification products. The methods enable the preparation of single stranded DNA probes of defined sequence and length that are suitable for use in target detection assays.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2012
    Publication date: March 21, 2013
    Applicant: AFFYMETRIX, INC.
    Inventors: Yuker Wang, Keith Jones, Ronald J. Sapolsky
  • Publication number: 20120258868
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel methods for sequencing and mapping genetic markers in polynucleotide sequences using Type-IIs restriction endonucleases. The methods herein described result in the “capturing” and determination of specific oligonucleotide sequences located adjacent to Type-IIs restriction sites. The resulting sequences are useful as effective markers for use in genetic mapping, screening and manipulation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2011
    Publication date: October 11, 2012
    Applicants: Affymax Technologies N.V., AFFYMETRIX, INC.
    Inventors: Ronald J. Sapolsky, Robert J. Lipshutz, Thomas R. Gingeras
  • Publication number: 20120028826
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for analysis of nucleic acids are disclosed. Targets are hybridized to arrays having features that include pairs of co-localized probes within features. The probe pairs may include a first probe type that is oriented so that the 5? end is free and the 3? end is attached to the support and a second probe type that is oriented so that the 3? end is free for extension and the 5? end is attached to the support. The probes of a feature are complementary to different regions of the same target sequence so they can simultaneously hybridize to a single target with a gap or nick between. The gap may be filled by extension and ligation or ligation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2011
    Publication date: February 2, 2012
    Applicant: AFFYMETRIX, INC.
    Inventors: Glenn K. Fu, Robert G. Kuimelis, Ronald J. Sapolsky
  • Patent number: 8095323
    Abstract: The present invention generally provides a rapid efficient method for analyzing polymorphic or biallelic markers, and arrays for carrying out these analyses. In general, the methods of the present invention employ arrays of oligonucleotide probes that are complementary to target nucleic acids which correspond to the marker sequences of an individual. The probes are typically arranged in detection blocks, each block being capable of discriminating the three genotypes for a given marker, i.e., the heterozygote or either of the two homozygotes. The method allows for rapid, automatable analysis of genetic linkage to even complex polygenic traits.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2012
    Assignee: Affymetrix, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert J. Lipshutz, Ronald J. Sapolsky, Ghassan Ghandour
  • Patent number: 7985547
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel methods for sequencing and mapping genetic markers in polynucleotide sequences using Type-IIs restriction endonucleases. The methods herein described result in the “capturing” and determination of specific oligonucleotide sequences located adjacent to Type-IIs restriction sites. The resulting sequences are useful as effective markers for use in genetic mapping, screening and manipulation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2011
    Assignee: Affymetrix, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald J. Sapolsky, Robert J. Lipshutz, Thomas R. Gingeras
  • Publication number: 20100261616
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel methods for sequencing and mapping genetic markers in polynucleotide sequences using Type-IIs restriction endonucleases. The methods herein described result in the “capturing” and determination of specific oligonucleotide sequences located adjacent to Type-IIs restriction sites. The resulting sequences are useful as effective markers for use in genetic mapping, screening and manipulation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2008
    Publication date: October 14, 2010
    Applicant: Affymetrix, INC.
    Inventors: Ronald J. Sapolsky, Robert J. Lipshutz, Thomas R. Gingeras
  • Patent number: 7674587
    Abstract: The present invention generally provides a rapid efficient method for analyzing polymorphic or biallelic markers, and arrays for carrying out these analyses. In general, the methods of the present invention employ arrays of oligonucleotide probes that are complementary to target nucleic acids which correspond to the marker sequences of an individual. The probes are typically arranged in detection blocks, each block being capable of discriminating the three genotypes for a given marker, i.e., the heterozygote or either of the two homozygotes. The method allows for rapid, automatable analysis of genetic linkage to even complex polygenic traits.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2010
    Assignee: Affymetrix, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert J. Lipshutz, Ronald J. Sapolsky, Ghassan Ghandour
  • Patent number: 7662559
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel methods for sequencing and mapping genetic markers in polynucleotide sequences using Type-IIs restriction endonucleases. The methods herein described result in the “capturing” and determination of specific oligonucleotide sequences located adjacent to Type-IIs restriction sites. The resulting sequences are useful as effective markers for use in genetic mapping, screening and manipulation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2010
    Assignee: Affymetrix, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald J. Sapolsky, Robert J. Lipshutz, Thomas R. Gingeras
  • Publication number: 20040265842
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel methods for sequencing and mapping genetic markers in polynucleotide sequences using Type-IIs restriction endonucleases. The methods herein described result in the “capturing” and determination of specific oligonucleotide sequences located adjacent to Type-IIs restriction sites. The resulting sequences are useful as effective markers for use in genetic mapping, screening and manipulation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2003
    Publication date: December 30, 2004
    Applicants: Affymetrix, INC., Affymax Technologies N.V.
    Inventors: Ronald J. Sapolsky, Robert J. Lipshutz, Thomas R. Gingeras
  • Publication number: 20030059815
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel methods for sequencing and mapping genetic markers in polynucleotide sequences using Type-IIs restriction endonucleases. The methods herein described result in the “capturing” and determination of specific oligonucleotide sequences located adjacent to Type-IIs restriction sites. The resulting sequences are useful as effective markers for use in genetic mapping, screening and manipulation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2002
    Publication date: March 27, 2003
    Applicant: Affymetrix, INC.
    Inventors: Ronald J. Sapolsky, Robert J. Lipshutz, Thomas R. Gingeras