Patents by Inventor Tonny Johnson

Tonny Johnson 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: 20060141537
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for separating a biomolecule from one or more contaminants in a sample. The apparatus can include a unitary device comprising a plurality of fractionation devices, each reservoir comprising a filter, each reservoir adapted to contain a solid phase, the solid phase adapted to separate the biomolecule and the contaminant by fractionation. The filter can have an average pore size that allows the sample to pass therethrough while substantially preventing the solid phase from passing therethrough. The method can include moving the sample past the solid phase in each reservoir to separate the biomolecule from the contaminant by fractionation to obtain an isolated biomolecule.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2006
    Publication date: June 29, 2006
    Applicant: Promega Corporation
    Inventors: Laurie Engel, Tonny Johnson
  • Publication number: 20060105391
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for separating a biomolecule from one or more contaminants in a sample. The apparatus can include a unitary device comprising a plurality of fractionation devices, each reservoir comprising a filter, each reservoir adapted to contain a solid phase, the solid phase adapted to separate the biomolecule and the contaminant by fractionation. The filter can have an average pore size that allows the sample to pass therethrough while substantially preventing the solid phase from passing therethrough. The method can include moving the sample past the solid phase in each reservoir to separate the biomolecule from the contaminant by fractionation to obtain an isolated biomolecule.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2005
    Publication date: May 18, 2006
    Applicant: Promega Corporation
    Inventors: Laurie Engel, Tonny Johnson
  • Publication number: 20060009355
    Abstract: The present invention provides compositions for the separation of metals or biomolecules such as polypeptides, nucleic acids, or endotoxins using modified solid supports.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2005
    Publication date: January 12, 2006
    Applicant: Promega Corporation
    Inventors: Daniel Simpson, Tonny Johnson, Roderick Flemming
  • Publication number: 20050272114
    Abstract: A mutant hydrolase optionally fused to a protein of interest is provided. The mutant hydrolase is capable of forming a bond with a substrate for the corresponding nonmutant (wild-type) hydrolase which is more stable than the bond formed between the wild-type hydrolase and the substrate and has at least two amino acid substitutions relative to the wild-type hydrolase. Substrates for hydrolases comprising one or more functional groups are also provided, as well as methods of using the mutant hydrolase and the substrates of the invention. Also provided is a fusion protein capable of forming a stable bond with a substrate and cells which express the fusion protein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2004
    Publication date: December 8, 2005
    Inventors: Aldis Darzins, Lance Encell, Tonny Johnson, Dieter Klaubert, Georgyi Los, Mark McDougall, Keith Wood, Monika Wood, Chad Zimprich
  • Publication number: 20050209129
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods of separating a target molecule from a non-target molecule using zinc- or cobalt-charged solid supports.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2005
    Publication date: September 22, 2005
    Applicant: Promega Corporation
    Inventors: Tonny Johnson, Rebecca Godat, Laurie Engel
  • Publication number: 20050209444
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods of separating a target molecule from a non-target molecule using zinc- or cobalt-charged solid supports.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2005
    Publication date: September 22, 2005
    Applicant: Promega Corporation
    Inventors: Tonny Johnson, Rebecca Godat, Laurie Engel
  • Publication number: 20050059809
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods of separating a target molecule from a non-target molecule using zinc- or cobalt-charged solid supports.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2004
    Publication date: March 17, 2005
    Applicant: Promega Corporation
    Inventors: Tonny Johnson, Rebecca Godat, Laurie Engel
  • Publication number: 20040185545
    Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods for the separation of metals or molecules such as polypeptides, nucleic acids, or endotoxins using a metal-modified solid support. The metals or molecules are isolated from a starting material using the modified solid supports of the invention. Also provided by the invention are kits that can be used in connection with the inventive methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2003
    Publication date: September 23, 2004
    Applicant: Promega Corporation
    Inventors: Daniel J. Simpson, Tonny Johnson, John Shultz, Roderick G. Flemming, Rebecca Godat, Sanchayita Kar, Robin Hurst
  • Publication number: 20040127357
    Abstract: The present invention provides compositions for the separation of metals or biomolecules such as polypeptides, nucleic acids, or endotoxins using modified solid supports.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2003
    Publication date: July 1, 2004
    Applicant: Promega Corporation
    Inventors: Daniel J. Simpson, Tonny Johnson, Roderick G. Flemming