Patents by Inventor Scott A. Weber

Scott A. Weber 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).

  • spp. strain
    Patent number: 8673604
    Abstract: Disclosed is a novel Clavispora spp. yeast strain, NRRL Y-50464, that produces ethanol. More specifically, the yeast strain is able to utilize cellobiose as a sole carbon source and produce native ?-glucosidase enzyme activity under a one-step simultaneous saccharification and fermentation of cellulose to ethanol.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2014
    Assignee: The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventors: Zonglin L. Liu, Scott A. Weber
  • Kits for RNA extraction
    Publication number: 20080003574
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods and compositions for extracting RNA from cells. The cellular extract may be directly used in a variety of reactions, such as reverse transcription and PCR.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2006
    Publication date: January 3, 2008
    Applicant: Sigma-Aldrich Co.
    Inventors: Steve S. Michalik, Scott A. Weber, Carol A. Kreader
  • Methods and composition for RNA extraction
    Publication number: 20080003575
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods and compositions for extracting RNA from cells. The cellular extract may be directly used in a variety of reactions, such as reverse transcription and PCR.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2006
    Publication date: January 3, 2008
    Applicant: Sigma-Aldrich Co.
    Inventors: Steve S. Michalik, Scott A. Weber, Carol A. Kreader
  • Compositions and methods for nucleic acid extraction from biological samples
    Patent number: 7214484
    Abstract: Methods and compositions for extracting nucleic acids from a biological sample are provided. The extraction compositions contain a protease enzyme such as proteinase K at alkaline pH with little or no surfactant present. Extraction can be efficiently performed in 60 minutes or less at room temperature for certain mammalian tissue samples and at elevated temperatures for certain plant tissues.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2007
    Assignee: Sigma-Aldrich Co.
    Inventors: Scott A. Weber, Derek K. Douglas, Carol Kreader
  • Compositions and methods for nucleic acid extraction from biological samples
    Publication number: 20040115658
    Abstract: Methods and compositions for extracting nucleic acids from a biological sample are provided. The extraction compositions contain a protease enzyme such as proteinase K at alkaline pH with little or no surfactant present. Extraction can be efficiently performed in 60 minutes or less at room temperature for certain mammalian tissue samples and at elevated temperatures for certain plant tissues.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2002
    Publication date: June 17, 2004
    Inventors: Scott A. Weber, Derek K. Douglas, Carol Kreader