Patents by Inventor Tracy Matray

Tracy Matray 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).

  • Polymeric tandem dyes with linker groups
    Patent number: 11945955
    Abstract: Compounds useful as fluorescent or colored dyes are disclosed. In some embodiments, the compounds have the following structure (I): or a stereoisomer, tautomer or salt thereof, wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, L1, L2, L3, L4, M1, M2, m, and n are as defined herein. Methods associated with preparation and use of such compounds is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: SONY GROUP CORPORATION
    Inventors: Tracy Matray, Michael Vanbrunt
  • Water soluble fluorescent or colored dyes and methods for their use
    Patent number: 11939474
    Abstract: Compounds useful as fluorescent or colored dyes are disclosed. The compounds have the following structure (I): including stereoisomers, salts and tautomers thereof, wherein R1, R2, R3, L1, L2, L3, L4, L5, L6, M1, M2, A, q, w and n are as defined herein. Methods associated with preparation and use of such compounds are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: Sony Group Corporation
    Inventors: Tracy Matray, Hesham Sherif, C. Frederick Battrell
  • POLYMER DYES
    Publication number: 20240092820
    Abstract: Compounds useful as probes are disclosed. The compounds have the following structure (II): or a stereoisomer, tautomer or salt thereof, wherein M, L1a, L1b, L2, L3, L4, L5, L6, L7, L8, L9-R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, m, n, q, and w areas defined herein. Additionally, compositions, kits, and methods useful for detecting a target analyte are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2021
    Publication date: March 21, 2024
    Inventors: Tracy Matray, Sharat Singh
  • Programmable polymeric drugs
    Patent number: 11931419
    Abstract: Compounds useful as biologically active compounds are disclosed. The compounds have the following structure (I): (I) or a stereoisomer, tautomer or salt thereof, wherein R1, R2, R3, L, L1, L2, L3, L4, M, m and n are as defined herein. Methods associated with preparation and use of such compounds is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: Sony Group Corporation
    Inventor: Tracy Matray
  • WATER SOLUBLE FLUORSCENT OR COLORED DYES COMPRISING CONJUGATING GROUPS
    Publication number: 20240043455
    Abstract: Compounds useful as fluorescent or colored dyes are disclosed. The compounds have the following structure (I): or a stereoisomer, tautomer or salt thereof, wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, L1, L3, L4, L6, L7, L8, M1, M2, q, w and n are as defined herein. Methods associated with preparation and use of such compounds are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2023
    Publication date: February 8, 2024
    Inventors: C. Frederick Battrell, Kenneth Farber, John C. Kumer, Tracy Matray, Michael VanBrunt
  • Use of divalent metals for enhancement of fluorescent signals
    Patent number: 11874280
    Abstract: Compositions comprising fluorescent or colored dyes and methods of using the same in combination with divalent metal salts to analyze samples are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Assignee: Sony Group Corporation
    Inventors: Melissa Jackson, Christopher Boyce, Eriko Matsui, Michael Vanbrunt, Sharat Singh, Tracy Matray
  • Water soluble fluorescent or colored dyes comprising conjugating groups
    Patent number: 11827661
    Abstract: Compounds useful as fluorescent or colored dyes are disclosed. The compounds have the following structure (I): or a stereoisomer, tautomer or salt thereof, wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, L1, L3, L4, L6, L7, L8, M1, M2, q, w and n are as defined herein. Methods associated with preparation and use of such compounds are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Assignee: Sony Group Corporation
    Inventors: C. Frederick Battrell, Kenneth Farber, John C. Kumer, Tracy Matray, Michael VanBrunt
  • Ultra bright dimeric or polymeric dyes
    Patent number: 11685835
    Abstract: Compounds useful as fluorescent or colored dyes are disclosed. The compounds have the following structure (I): or a stereoisomer, tautomer or salt thereof, wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, L, L1, L2, L3, L4, M, M?, m1, m2, n, x, y and z are as defined herein. Methods associated with preparation and use of such compounds are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2023
    Assignee: SONY CORPORATION
    Inventor: Tracy Matray
  • ULTRA BRIGHT DIMERIC OR POLYMERIC DYES WITH SPACING LINKER GROUPS
    Publication number: 20230129481
    Abstract: Compounds useful as fluorescent or colored dyes are disclosed. The compounds have the following structure (I): or a stereoisomer, tautomer or salt thereof, wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, L1, L2, L3, L4, M, m and n are as defined herein. Methods associated with preparation and use of such compounds are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2022
    Publication date: April 27, 2023
    Inventors: Tracy Matray, Sharat Singh
  • POLYMERIC TANDEM DYES WITH LINKER GROUPS
    Publication number: 20230012304
    Abstract: Compounds useful as fluorescent or colored dyes are disclosed. The compounds have the following structure (I): or a stereoisomer, tautomer or salt thereof, wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, L1, L2, L3, L4, M1, M2, m and n are as defined herein. Methods associated with preparation and use of such compounds is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2022
    Publication date: January 12, 2023
    Inventors: Tracy Matray, Sharat Singh
  • NUCLEOTIDE PROBES
    Publication number: 20220402963
    Abstract: Compounds useful as nucleic acid probes are disclosed. In some embodiments, the compounds have the following structure (I) or a stereoisomer, tautomer or salt thereof, wherein M, L1a, L2, L8, L1b, L3, L5, L6, L7, L4, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, Ra, Rb, Rc, Rd, m, n, q, and w are as defined herein. Methods associated with preparation and use of such compounds are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2020
    Publication date: December 22, 2022
    Inventors: Tracy Matray, Erin Kwang, Melissa Dominguez
  • POLYMERIC TANDEM DYES WITH LINKER GROUPS
    Publication number: 20220380603
    Abstract: Compounds useful as fluorescent or colored dyes are disclosed. In some embodiments, the compounds have the following structure (I): or a stereoisomer, tautomer or salt thereof, wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, L1, L2, L3, L4, M1, M2, m, and n are as defined herein. Methods associated with preparation and use of such compounds is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2022
    Publication date: December 1, 2022
    Inventors: Tracy MATRAY, Michael VANBRUNT
  • WATER SOLUBLE FLUORESCENT OR COLORED DYES AND METHODS FOR THEIR USE
    Publication number: 20220372297
    Abstract: Compounds useful as fluorescent or colored dyes are disclosed. The compounds have the following structure (I): including stereoisomers, salts and tautomers thereof, wherein R1, R2, R3, L1, L2, L3, L4, L5, L6, M1, M2, A, q, w and n are as defined herein. Methods associated with preparation and use of such compounds are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2022
    Publication date: November 24, 2022
    Inventors: Tracy Matray, Hesham Sherif, C. Frederick Battrell
  • Polymeric tandem dyes with linker groups
    Patent number: 11453783
    Abstract: Compounds useful as fluorescent or colored dyes are disclosed. The compounds have the following structure (I): or a stereoisomer, tautomer or salt thereof, wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, L1, L2, L3, L4, M1, M2, m and n are as defined herein. Methods associated with preparation and use of such compounds is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2022
    Assignee: Sony Corporation
    Inventors: Tracy Matray, Sharat Singh
  • Ultra bright dimeric or polymeric dyes with rigid spacing groups
    Patent number: 11434377
    Abstract: Compounds useful as fluorescent or colored dyes are disclosed. The compounds have the following structure (I) or a stereoisomer, tautomer or salt thereof, wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, L1, L2, L3, L4, L5, A, M, m and n are as defined herein. Methods associated with preparation and use of such compounds are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2022
    Assignee: Sony Corporation
    Inventors: Tracy Matray, Sharat Singh, Michael VanBrunt
  • Water soluble fluorescent or colored dyes and methods for their use
    Patent number: 11434374
    Abstract: Compounds useful as fluorescent or colored dyes are disclosed. The compounds have the following structure (I): including stereoisomers, salts and tautomers thereof, R1, R2, R3, L1, L2, L3, L4, L5, L6, M1, M2, A, q, w and n are as defined herein. Methods associated with preparation and use of such compounds are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2022
    Assignee: Sony Corporation
    Inventors: Tracy Matray, Hesham Sherif, C. Frederick Battrell
  • PROGRAMMABLE POLYMERIC DRUGS
    Publication number: 20220227794
    Abstract: Compounds useful as biologically active compounds are disclosed. The compounds have the following structure (I): or a stereoisomer, tautomer or salt thereof, wherein R1, R2, R3, L, L1, L2, L3, M and n are as defined herein. Methods associated with preparation and use of such compounds is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2022
    Publication date: July 21, 2022
    Inventors: Tracy MATRAY, Sharat SINGH, C. Frederick BATTRELL, Michael VANBRUNT
  • Compositions comprising a polymeric dye and a cyclodextrin and uses thereof
    Patent number: 11390754
    Abstract: Compositions comprising a polymeric dye and a cyclodextrin are provided. Methods associated with preparation and use of such compounds, for example in methods for detection of any analyte molecule, are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2022
    Assignee: Sony Corporation
    Inventors: Sharat Singh, Tracy Matray
  • POLYMERIC DYES WITH LINKER GROUPS COMPRISING DEOXYRIBOSE
    Publication number: 20220220314
    Abstract: Compounds useful as fluorescent or colored dyes are disclosed. The compounds have the following structure (I): (I) or a stereoisomer, tautomer or salt thereof, wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, L1a, L1b, L2, L3, L4, L5, L6, L7, M1, M2, q, w, m and n are as defined herein. Methods associated with preparation and use of such compounds are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2019
    Publication date: July 14, 2022
    Inventors: Sharat SINGH, Tracy MATRAY, Michael VANBRUNT, John MCCUTCHEON
  • Ionic polymers comprising fluorescent or colored reporter groups
    Patent number: 11377563
    Abstract: Polymers comprising first and second fluorescent or colored moieties on the polymer backbone and two or more charged moieties on the polymer backbone between the first and second colored or fluorescent moieties are provided. The polymers are useful as fluorescent or colored dyes. Methods associated with preparation and use of such polymers are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2022
    Assignee: Sony Corporation
    Inventors: Tracy Matray, Sharat Singh, Michael VanBrunt