| Patent application number | Description | Published |
| 20080213760 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR PROTEIN ISOLATION - The invention provides for polynucleotides and vectors comprising at least two tag sequences. The invention also provides for polynucleotides and vectors comprising a streptavidin binding peptide sequence and a calmodulin binding peptide sequence. The invention also provides for polynucleotides and vectors wherein a gene of interest is fused in frame to at least two tag sequences, for example, a streptavidin binding peptide sequence and a calmodulin binding peptide sequence. The invention also provides for the chimeric proteins encoded by these polynucleotides. The invention also provides for methods of using the polynucleotides of the invention for detecting and/isolating protein complexes or identifying a binding partner for a protein of interest. | 09-04-2008 |
| 20080234474 | METHODS FOR THE SEPARATION OF BIOLOGICAL MOLECULES USING SULFOLANE - The present invention provides a method for the isolation of biological molecules by the adsorption of the molecules onto a mineral substrate in the presence of an appropriate mixture of salts and sufolane. Preferably, the biological molecules are nucleic acids. Compositions and kits for performing the process according to the invention are also provided. | 09-25-2008 |
| 20080287669 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR IDENTIFYING COMPOUNDS USEFUL IN NUCLEIC ACID PURIFICATION - The present invention provides methods, compositions, and kits for identifying compounds useful in nucleic acid purification. The methods of the invention include identifying certain characteristics of organic solvents such as miscibility in water, dielectric constant, and the class of the solvent. | 11-20-2008 |
| 20090053704 | STABILIZATION OF NUCLEIC ACIDS ON SOLID SUPPORTS - The present invention provides methods, compositions, and kits for the storage and stabilization of biological molecules. The methods comprise applying Tris(2-carboxyethyl)phosphine (TCEP) to at least one biological molecule bound to a solid substrate and storing in an organic solvent. Preferably, the biological molecules are nucleic acids. Compositions and kits for performing the process according to the invention are also provided. | 02-26-2009 |
| 20110230653 | STABILIZATION OF NUCLEIC ACIDS ON SOLID SUPPORTS - The present invention provides methods, compositions, and kits for the storage and stabilization of biological molecules. The methods comprise applying Tris(2-carboxyethyl)phosphine (TCEP) to at least one biological molecule bound to a solid substrate and storing in an organic solvent. Preferably, the biological molecules are nucleic acids. Compositions and kits for performing the process according to the invention are also provided. | 09-22-2011 |
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
| 20090072456 | CUPPED SPRING WASHER CLAMPING SYSTEMS - Systems and methods for protecting a hardware device from shock loads in a package are disclosed. An example system includes a cover with an orifice at a first end and a closed second end, a cupped spring washer in the cover at the closed second end, a hardware package in the cover on the washer, and a base that, when attached to the cover, loads the washer and hardware package with a desired load. | 03-19-2009 |
| 20100020511 | STIFFENING SUPPORT FOR PRINTED CIRCUIT ASSEMBLIES - A packaging assembly includes a printed circuit assembly coupled to a stiffening device, which may take the form of a custom-shaped stiffening member or take the form of a support member having spokes attached to a rim. The printed circuit assembly includes a printed circuit board with a number of electrical components extending from a surface of the board. The stiffening member or the support member includes openings that receive the electrical components while providing additional stiffness to the board. | 01-28-2010 |
| 20100139373 | MEMS SENSOR PACKAGE - Methods and apparatus for a MEMS sensor package are provided. In one embodiment, a MEMS sensor package comprises a MEMS sensor; a sensor body permeable to gas leakage at a first leak rate; a backfill gas that pressurizes the sensor body to a backfill pressure; wherein the backfill pressure provides a dampening of the MEMS sensor; and wherein the backfill pressure is set such than any increase in pressure within the sensor body due to gas leakage will not cause a deviation in a Q value of the MEMS sensor beyond a predefined range for at least a specified design service life for the MEMS sensor package. | 06-10-2010 |
| 20100257932 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR POTTED SHOCK ISOLATION - Systems and methods for potted shock isolation are provided. In once embodiment a shock isolation system comprises an isolator comprising an outer ring for mounting to an external housing, and an inner ring connected to the outer ring via an isolating element; and an inertial sensing assembly comprising: at least one circuit board secured to the inner ring of the isolator, the at least one circuit board further comprising a triad of gyroscopes and a triad of accelerometers; and a low durometer highly dampened supporting material encapsulating a first surface of the at least one circuit board. | 10-14-2010 |