Patents by Inventor STEPHEN FODOR

STEPHEN FODOR 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: 20050186683
    Abstract: A method and device for forming large arrays of polymers on a substrate (401). According to a preferred aspect of the invention, the substrate is contacted by a channel block (407) having channels (409) therein. Selected reagents are delivered through the channels, the substrate is rotated by a rotating stage (403), and the process is repeated to form arrays of polymers on the substrate. The method may be combined with light-directed methodolgies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2004
    Publication date: August 25, 2005
    Applicants: Affymetrix, Inc., AFFYMAX TECHNOLOGIES N.V.
    Inventors: James Winkler, Stephen Fodor, Christopher Buchko, Debra Ross, Lois Aldwin, Douglas Modlin
  • Publication number: 20050186592
    Abstract: A method and device for forming large arrays of polymers on a substrate (401). According to a preferred aspect of the invention, the substrate is contacted by a channel block (407) having channels (409) therein. Selected reagents are delivered through the channels, the substrate is rotated by a rotating stage (403), and the process is repeated to form arrays of polymers on the substrate. The method may be combined with light-directed methodolgies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2004
    Publication date: August 25, 2005
    Applicants: Affymetrix, Inc., AFFYMAX TECHNOLOGIES N.V.
    Inventors: James Winkler, Stephen Fodor, Christopher Buchko, Debra Ross, Lois Aldwin, Douglas Modlin
  • Publication number: 20050181403
    Abstract: Methods for concurrently processing multiple biological chip assays by providing a biological chip plate comprising a plurality of test wells, each test well having a biological chip having a molecular probe array; introducing samples into the test wells, subjecting the biological chip plate to manipulation by a fluid handling device that automatically performs steps to carry out reactions between target molecules in the samples and probes; and subjecting the biological chip plate to a biological chip plate reader that interrogates the probe arrays to detect any reactions between target molecules and probes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2005
    Publication date: August 18, 2005
    Applicant: Affymetrix, INC.
    Inventors: Richard Rava, Stephen Fodor, Mark Trulson, Vernon Norviel
  • Publication number: 20050170340
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods and apparatus for sequencing, fingerprinting and mapping biological macromolecules, typically biological polymers. The methods make use of a plurality of sequence specific recognition reagents which can also be used for classification of biological samples, and to characterize their sources.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2002
    Publication date: August 4, 2005
    Inventors: Stephen Fodor, Dennis Solas, William Dower
  • Publication number: 20050164249
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods and apparatus for sequencing, fingerprinting and mapping biological macromolecules, typically biological polymers. The methods make use of a plurality of sequence specific recognition reagents which can also be used for classification of biological samples, and to characterize their sources.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2004
    Publication date: July 28, 2005
    Inventors: Stephen Fodor, Dennis Solas, William Dower
  • Publication number: 20050158743
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods and apparatus for sequencing, fingerprinting and mapping biological macromolecules, typically biological polymers. The methods make use of a plurality of sequence specific recognition reagents which can also be used for classification of biological samples, and to characterize their sources.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2004
    Publication date: July 21, 2005
    Inventors: Stephen Fodor, Dennis Solas, William Dower
  • Publication number: 20050153362
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods and apparatus for sequencing, fingerprinting and mapping biological macromolecules, typically biological polymers. The methods make use of a plurality of sequence specific recognition reagents which can also be used for classification of biological samples, and to characterize their sources.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2004
    Publication date: July 14, 2005
    Inventors: Michael Pirrung, Lubert Stryer, Stephen Fodor, J. Read
  • Publication number: 20050153363
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods and apparatus for sequencing, fingerprinting and mapping biological macromolecules, typically biological polymers. The methods make use of a plurality of sequence specific recognition reagents which can also be used for classification of biological samples, and to characterize their sources.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2004
    Publication date: July 14, 2005
    Inventors: Michael Pirrung, Lubert Stryer, Stephen Fodor, J. Read
  • Publication number: 20050148027
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for preparation of a substrate containing a plurality of sequences. Photoremovable groups are attached to a surface of a substrate. Selected regions of the substrate are exposed to light so as to activate the selected areas. A monomer, also containing a photoremovable group, is provided to the substrate to bind at the selected areas. The process is repeated using a variety of monomers such as amino acids until sequences of a desired length are obtained. Detection methods and apparatus are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2004
    Publication date: July 7, 2005
    Applicant: Affymetrix Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Pirrung, J. Read, Stephen Fodor, Lubert Stryer
  • Publication number: 20050148002
    Abstract: Means for simultaneous parallel sequence analysis of a large number of biological polymer macromolecules. Apparatus and methods may use fluorescent labels in repetitive chemistry to determine terminal manomers on solid phase immobilized polymers. Reagents which specifically recognize terminal manomers are used to label polymers at defined positions on a solid substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2004
    Publication date: July 7, 2005
    Applicant: Affymetrix, Inc.
    Inventors: William Dower, Stephen Fodor
  • Publication number: 20050136452
    Abstract: Methods and arrays for monitoring and detecting allele specific expression of multiallelic loci are provided. The methods and arrays may be used for detecting allele specific expression patterns using hybridization to allele specific probes and sets of probes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2004
    Publication date: June 23, 2005
    Applicant: Affymetrix, INC.
    Inventors: Stephen Fodor, Michael Mittmann
  • Publication number: 20050124000
    Abstract: A method and device for forming large arrays of polymers on a substrate (401). According to a preferred aspect of the invention, the substrate is contacted by a channel block (407) having channels (409) therein. Selected reagents are delivered through the channels, the substrate is rotated by a rotating stage (403), and the process is repeated to form arrays of polymers on the substrate. The method may be combined with light-directed methodolgies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2004
    Publication date: June 9, 2005
    Applicants: Affymetrix, Inc., AFFYMAX TECHNOLOGIES N.V., a Netherlands Antilles corporation
    Inventors: James Winkler, Stephen Fodor, Christopher Buchko, Debra Ross, Lois Aldwin, Douglas Modlin
  • Publication number: 20050123907
    Abstract: Methods for concurrently processing multiple biological chip assays by providing a biological chip plate comprising a plurality of test wells, each test well having a biological chip having a molecular probe array; introducing samples into the test wells; subjecting the biological chip plate to manipulation by a fluid handling device that automatically performs steps to carry out reactions between target molecules in the samples and probes; and subjecting the biological chip plate to a biological chip plate reader that interrogates the probe arrays to detect any reactions between target molecules and probes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2004
    Publication date: June 9, 2005
    Applicant: Affymetrix, INC.
    Inventors: Richard Rava, Stephen Fodor, Mark Trulson, Vernon Norviel
  • Publication number: 20050118706
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods and apparatus for sequencing, fingerprinting and mapping biological macromolecules, typically biological polymers. The methods make use of a plurality of sequence specific recognition reagents which can also be used for classification of biological samples, and to characterize their sources.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2004
    Publication date: June 2, 2005
    Applicant: AFFYMETRIX, INC.
    Inventors: Michael Pirrung, Lubert Stryer, Stephen Fodor, J. Read
  • Publication number: 20050112676
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods and apparatus for sequencing, fingerprinting and mapping biological macromolecules, typically biological polymers. The methods make use of a plurality of sequence specific recognition reagents which can also be used for classification of biological samples, and to characterize their sources.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2004
    Publication date: May 26, 2005
    Inventors: Stephen Fodor, Dennis Solas, William Dower
  • Publication number: 20050095638
    Abstract: A method and library for determining the sequence of monomers in a polymer which is complementary to a receptor. The method provides for formation of pooled (6) and separate (10, 12) products. Separate products are subjected only to subsequent pooled coupling steps. Each pooled product is subsequently divided for formation of pooled and separate products. The resulting polymer library includes groups of polymer products. A first group of products (42) is used to identify the monomer at a first location in a polymer that is complementary to a receptor. A second group of products (44) is used to identify the monomer at a second location in a polymer that is complementary to a receptor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2004
    Publication date: May 5, 2005
    Inventors: Stephen Fodor, Lubert Stryer
  • Publication number: 20050095652
    Abstract: A synthetic strategy for the creation of large scale chemical diversity. Solid-phase chemistry, photolabile protecting groups, and photolithography are used to achieve light-directed spatially-addressable parallel chemical synthesis. Binary masking techniques are utilized in one embodiment. A reactor system, photoremovable protecting groups, and improved data collection and handling techniques are also disclosed. A technique for screening linker molecules is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2004
    Publication date: May 5, 2005
    Applicant: Affymetrix, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen Fodor, Lubert Stryer, Michael Pirrung, J. Read, Paul Hoeprich
  • Publication number: 20050079529
    Abstract: A synthetic strategy for the creation of large scale chemical diversity. Solid-phase chemistry, photolabile protecting groups, and photolithography are used to achieve light-directed spatially-addressable parallel chemical synthesis. Binary masking techniques are utilized in one embodiment. A reactor system, photoremovable protecting groups, and improved data collection and handling techniques are also disclosed. A technique for screening linker molecules is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2004
    Publication date: April 14, 2005
    Applicant: Affymetrix, INC.
    Inventors: Stephen Fodor, Lubert Stryer, Michael Pirrung, J. Reed, Paul Hoeprich
  • Publication number: 20050053928
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods and apparatus for sequencing, fingerprinting and mapping biological macromolecules, typically biological polymers. The methods make use of a plurality of sequence specific recognition reagents which can also be used for classification of biological samples, and to characterize their sources.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2002
    Publication date: March 10, 2005
    Inventors: Stephen Fodor, Dennis Solas, William Dower
  • Publication number: 20050042628
    Abstract: Methods for concurrently processing multiple biological chip assays by providing a biological chip plate comprising a plurality of test wells, each test well having a biological chip having a molecular probe array; introducing samples into the test wells; subjecting the biological chip plate to manipulation by a fluid handling device that automatically performs steps to carry out reactions between target molecules in the samples and probes; and subjecting the biological chip plate to a biological chip plate reader that interrogates the probe arrays to detect any reactions between target molecules and probes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2004
    Publication date: February 24, 2005
    Applicant: Affymetrix, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Rava, Stephen Fodor, Mark Trulson, Vernon Norviel