Patents by Inventor Thomas R. Gingeras

Thomas R. Gingeras 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).

  • Regulatory region for heterologous gene expression in yeast
    Patent number: 4855231
    Abstract: Novel DNA sequences which are responsive to the presence of methanol, catabolite non-repressing carbon sources and carbon source starvation are provided. In addition, novel constructs including these DNA sequences, as well as transformed organisms therewith are provided. Processes for producing the DNA sequences and constructs of the invention are detailed. The production of polypeptide product under the control of the regulatory regions of the invention is demonstrated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 1985
    Date of Patent: August 8, 1989
    Assignee: Phillips Petroleum Company
    Inventors: David W. Stroman, Paul F. Brust, Steven B. Ellis, Thomas R. Gingeras, Michael M. Harpold, Juerg F. Tschopp
  • Methanol inducible genes obtained from pichia and methods of use
    Patent number: 4808537
    Abstract: A method for isolating and cloning methanol inducible genes from Pichia is taught. The regulatory regions are useful for the methanol regulated expression of heterologous genes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 1984
    Date of Patent: February 28, 1989
    Assignee: Phillips Petroleum Company
    Inventors: David W. Stroman, Paul F. Brust, Steven B. Ellis, Thomas R. Gingeras, Michael M. Harpold, Juerg F. Tschopp