Patents by Inventor Stephen J. Kron

Stephen J. Kron 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: 20130184184
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to methods and/or uses of oligonucleotide conjugates having varied degrees of labeling for assays and detections and related systems and/or kits. Certain methods are directed to a method for detecting one or more biological targets of a sample in a detection assay, comprising: providing a molecular probe, comprising a binding moiety and an oligonucleotide sequence, to a sample comprising one or more biological targets; binding the one or more biological targets with the binding moiety; providing a detectable component to the sample, wherein the detectable component comprises a signal generating moiety conjugated to an oligonucleotide sequence complementary to the oligonucleotide sequence of the molecular probe; hydridizing the oligonucleotide sequence of the target-bound molecular probe to the detectable component; and detecting a signal generated from the hydridized detectable component. Various other embodiments, applications etc. are disclosed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2011
    Publication date: July 18, 2013
    Applicants: The University of Chicago, SoluLink, Inc.
    Inventors: David A. Schwartz, Jimmy Williams, Xinfang Zhao, Chunfang Zhao, William B. Busa, Stephen J. Kron, Amy Catherine Flor
  • Publication number: 20130123121
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to methods and/or uses of oligonucleotide-bead conjugates for assays and detections and related systems and/or kits. Certain methods are directed to a method for detecting one or more biological targets of a sample in a detection assay, comprising: providing a molecular probe, comprising a binding moiety and an oligonucleotide sequence, to a sample comprising one or more biological targets; binding the one or more biological targets with the binding moiety; providing a detectable component to the sample, wherein the detectable component comprises a signal generating moiety conjugated to an oligonucleotide sequence complementary to the oligonucleotide sequence of the molecular probe; hydridizing the oligonucleotide sequence of the target-bound molecular probe to the detectable component; and detecting a signal generated from the hydridized detectable component. Various other embodiments, applications etc. are disclosed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2011
    Publication date: May 16, 2013
    Applicants: The University of Chicago, SoluLink, Inc.
    Inventors: David A. Schwartz, Jimmy Williams, Xinfang Zhao, Chunfang Zhao, William B. Busa, Stephen J. Kron, Amy Catherine Flor
  • Publication number: 20130035259
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to methods and/or systems producing and providing uses sets of oligonucleotide conjugates for assays and detections and related systems and/or kits. Certain methods are directed to a method for detecting one or more biological targets of a sample in a detection assay, comprising: providing a molecular probe, comprising a binding moiety and an oligonucleotide sequence, to a sample comprising one or more biological targets; binding the one or more biological targets with the binding moiety; providing a detectable component to the sample, wherein the detectable component comprises a signal generating moiety conjugated to an oligonucleotide sequence complementary to the oligonucleotide sequence of the molecular probe; hydridizing the oligonucleotide sequence of the target-bound molecular probe to the detectable component; and detecting a signal generated from the hydridized detectable component. Various other embodiments, applications etc. are disclosed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2011
    Publication date: February 7, 2013
    Applicants: The University of Chicago, SoluLink, Inc.
    Inventors: David A. Schwartz, Jimmy Williams, Xinfang Zhao, Chunfang Zhao, William B. Busa, Stephen J. Kron, Amy Catherine Flor
  • Publication number: 20120258870
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to methods systems, and/or uses of oligonucleotide conjugates to develop panels for use in assays and detections and related systems and/or kits. Certain methods are directed to a method for detecting one or more biological targets of a sample in a detection assay, comprising: providing a molecular probe, comprising a binding moiety and an oligonucleotide sequence, to a sample comprising one or more biological targets; binding the one or more biological targets with the binding moiety; providing a detectable component to the sample, wherein the detectable component comprises a signal generating moiety conjugated to an oligonucleotide sequence complementary to the oligonucleotide sequence of the molecular probe; hydridizing the oligonucleotide sequence of the target-bound molecular probe to the detectable component; and detecting a signal generated from the hydridized detectable component. Various other embodiments, applications etc. are disclosed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2011
    Publication date: October 11, 2012
    Applicants: The University of Chicago, SoluLink, Inc.
    Inventors: David A. Schwartz, Jimmy Williams, Xinfang Zhao, Chunfang Zhao, William B. Busa, Stephen J. Kron, Amy Catherine Flor
  • Publication number: 20120258881
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to methods and/or uses of oligonucleotide conjugates for assays and microscopy/imaging detections and related systems and/or kits. Certain methods are directed to a method for detecting one or more biological targets of a sample in a detection assay, comprising: providing a molecular probe, comprising a binding moiety and an oligonucleotide sequence, to a sample comprising one or more biological targets; binding the one or more biological targets with the binding moiety; providing a detectable component to the sample, wherein the detectable component comprises a signal generating moiety conjugated to an oligonucleotide sequence complementary to the oligonucleotide sequence of the molecular probe; hydridizing the oligonucleotide sequence of the target-bound molecular probe to the detectable component; and detecting a signal generated from the hydridized detectable component. Various other embodiments, applications etc. are disclosed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2011
    Publication date: October 11, 2012
    Applicants: The University of Chicago, SoluLink, Inc.
    Inventors: David A. Schwartz, Jimmy Williams, Xinfang Zhao, Chunfang Zhao, William B. Busa, Stephen J. Kron, Amy Catherine Flor
  • Publication number: 20120258880
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to methods and/or uses of oligonucleotide conjugates for assays and flow cytometry detections and related systems and/or kits. Certain methods are directed to a method for detecting one or more biological targets of a sample in a detection assay, comprising: providing a molecular probe, comprising a binding moiety and an oligonucleotide sequence, to a sample comprising one or more biological targets; binding the one or more biological targets with the binding moiety; providing a detectable component to the sample, wherein the detectable component comprises a signal generating moiety conjugated to an oligonucleotide sequence complementary to the oligonucleotide sequence of the molecular probe; hydridizing the oligonucleotide sequence of the target-bound molecular probe to the detectable component; and detecting a signal generated from the hydridized detectable component. Various other embodiments, applications etc. are disclosed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2011
    Publication date: October 11, 2012
    Applicants: The University of Chicago, SoluLink, Inc.
    Inventors: David A. Schwartz, Jimmy Williams, Xinfang Zhao, Chunfang Zhao, William B. Busa, Stephen J. Kron, Amy Catherine Flor
  • Publication number: 20100216132
    Abstract: The present invention is a method for detecting the extent of DNA damage in a subject suspected of having DNA damage wherein the damage results in the formation of aldehyde moieties in DNA comprising, obtaining a DNA sample from the subject, combining the DNA sample with a fluorescent, chromogenic, pro-fluorescent or pro-chromogenic hydrazine compound to from a fluorescent DNA, detecting the presence of the fluorescent DNA by monitoring the fluorescent emission and quantitating the fluorescent emission thereby determining the extent of DNA damage in the subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2009
    Publication date: August 26, 2010
    Inventors: David A. SCHWARTZ, Stephen J. Kron
  • Patent number: 7588906
    Abstract: Polyacrylamide-based methods of fabricating surface-bound peptide and protein arrays, the arrays themselves, and a method of using the arrays to detect biomolecules and to measure their concentration, binding affinity, and kinetics are described. Peptides, proteins, fusion proteins, protein complexes, nucleic acids, and the like, are labeled with an acrylic moiety and attached to acrylic-functionalized glass surfaces through a copolymerization with acrylic monomer. The specific attachment of glutathione S-transferase-green fluorescent protein (GST-GFP) fusion protein was more than 7-fold greater than the nonspecific attachment of non-acrylic labeled GST-GFP. Surface-attached GST-GFP (0.32 ng/mm2) was detectable by direct measurement of green fluorescent protein fluorescence and this lower detection limit was reduced to 0.080 ng/mm2 using indirect antibody-based detection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2009
    Assignees: Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation, The University of Chicago
    Inventors: Shawn B. Brueggemeier, Stephen J. Kron, Sean P. Palecek, Laurie Parker, Stephen Brian Henry Kent
  • Patent number: 7560258
    Abstract: Disclosed are a polyacrylamide-based method of fabricating surface-bound peptide and protein arrays, the arrays themselves, and a method of using the arrays to detect proteins and to measure their concentration, binding affinity, and kinetics. Peptides, proteins, fusion proteins, protein complexes, and the like, are labeled with an acrylic moiety and attached to acrylic-functionalized glass surfaces through a copolymerization with acrylic monomer. The specific attachment of GST-green fluorescent protein (GFP) fusion protein was more than 7-fold greater than the nonspecific attachment of non-acrylic labeled GST-GFP. Surface-attached GST-GFP (0.32 ng /mm2) was detectable by direct measurement of GFP fluorescence and this lower detection limit was reduced to 0.080 ng/mm2 using indirect antibody-based detection. The polyacrylamide-based surface attachment strategy was also used to measure the kinetics of substrate phosphorylation by the kinase c-Src.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2009
    Assignees: Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation, The University of Chicago
    Inventors: Shawn B. Brueggemeier, Stephen J. Kron, Sean P. Palecek
  • Publication number: 20090152116
    Abstract: Methods of detecting target molecules using electrophoresis and media containing immobilized capture are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2008
    Publication date: June 18, 2009
    Inventors: Truett C. Boles, Andrew R. Muir, Stephen J. Kron, Ezra S. Abrams
  • Patent number: 7452668
    Abstract: Methods of detecting target molecules using electrophoresis and media containing immobilized capture are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2008
    Assignee: Exact Sciences Corporation
    Inventors: Truett C. Boles, Andrew R. Muir, Stephen J. Kron, Ezra S. Abrams
  • Patent number: 6692912
    Abstract: Disclosed is a polymerizable complex containing a covalently attached nucleic acid molecule which, under appropriate conditions, is capable of copolymerization with a second polymerizable ethylene-containing monomer unit to form a polymerized layer. The polymerized layer containing attached nucleic acid is useful in a variety of contexts including, for example, hybridization assays. The polymerized layer containing the covalently attached nucleic acid molecule can be formed into a variety of shapes, or attached to a formed material through appropriate chemistry.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2004
    Assignee: Matrix Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: T. Christian Boles, Stephen J. Kron, Christopher P. Adams
  • Patent number: 6468751
    Abstract: This invention features methods and apparatus for performing nucleic acid hybridization and amplification processes on a support. Such methods and apparatus are useful for synthesizing nucleic acid and detecting target nucleic acid for diagnostics and therapeutics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2002
    Assignees: Mosaic Technologies, Inc., Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research
    Inventors: Christopher P. Adams, Stephen J. Kron
  • Publication number: 20020119480
    Abstract: The present invention pertains to devices comprising at least one purification unit, used to purify and/or concentrate a target molecule contained within a test sample. Typically, the target molecule in a test sample will be a nucleic acid. These purified nucleic acids can be used in a variety of ways, including being subjected to nucleotide sequence analysis. Methods of using the devices and kits containing the devices are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2001
    Publication date: August 29, 2002
    Inventors: Lawrence Weir, Christopher P. Adams, T. Christian Boles, Rahul Dhanda, Stephen J. Kron
  • Publication number: 20020061532
    Abstract: This invention features methods, apparatus and kits for performing nucleic acid hybridization and amplification reactions on a support. Such methods and apparatus are useful in diagnostic and therapeutic processes for synthesizing nucleic acid and detecting target nucleic acids in a sample.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2001
    Publication date: May 23, 2002
    Applicant: Mosaic Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher P. Adams, Truett C. Boles, Andrew R. Muir, Stephen J. Kron
  • Patent number: 6180770
    Abstract: Disclosed is a polymerizable complex containing a covalently attached nucleic acid molecule which, under appropriate conditions, is capable of copolymerization with a second polymerizable ethylene-containing monomer unit to form a polymerized layer. The polymerized layer containing attached nucleic acid is useful in a variety of contexts including, for example, hybridization assays. The polymerized layer containing the covalently attached nucleic acid molecule can be formed into a variety of shapes, or attached to a formed material through appropriate chemistry.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2001
    Assignee: Mosaic Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: T. Christian Boles, Stephen J. Kron, Christopher P. Adams
  • Patent number: 6090592
    Abstract: This invention features methods and apparatus for performing nucleic acid hybridization and amplification processes on a support. Such methods and apparatus are useful for synthesizing nucleic acid and detecting target nucleic acid for diagnostics and therapeutics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2000
    Assignees: Mosaic Technologies, Inc., Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research
    Inventors: Christopher P. Adams, Stephen J. Kron
  • Patent number: 6060288
    Abstract: This invention features methods, apparatus and kits for performing nucleic acid hybridization and amplification reactions on a support. Such methods and apparatus are useful in diagnostic and therapeutic processes for synthesizing nucleic acid and detecting target nucleic acids in a sample.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2000
    Assignee: Mosaic Technologies
    Inventors: Christopher P. Adams, Truett C. Boles, Andrew R. Muir, Stephen J. Kron
  • Patent number: 5932711
    Abstract: Disclosed is a polymerizable complex containing a covalently attached nucleic acid molecule which, under appropriate conditions, is capable of copolymerization with a second polymerizable ethylene-containing monomer unit to form a polymerized layer. The polymerized layer containing attached nucleic acid is useful in a variety of contexts including, for example, hybridization assays. The polymerized layer containing the covalently attached nucleic acid molecule can be formed into a variety of shapes, or attached to a formed material through appropriate chemistry.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 3, 1999
    Assignee: Mosaic Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: T. Christian Boles, Stephen J. Kron, Christopher P. Adams
  • Patent number: 5079169
    Abstract: Method and apparatus for manipulating a microscopic particle by single-beam gradient optical trapping, using an optical beam whose trapping force is substantially independent of position within a view field. The apparatus may be used to extend a polymer filament, and to fix the extended filament at a selected stretching force. When applied to nucleic acid filament, the method may be employed for genomic DNA mapping of filaments up to several megabasepairs in size. The method may also be used for studying the interaction of enzymes or ribosomes with extended DNA in real time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 1990
    Date of Patent: January 7, 1992
    Assignee: The Regents of the Stanford Leland Junior University
    Inventors: Steven Chu, Stephen J. Kron