Tom W Muir

This inventor holds 19 USPTO granted patents and 5 published patent applications and 4 EPO patents, primarily in Protein Engineering. Top assignees: Princeton University, The Rockefeller University, Scripps Research Institute. Active years: 2001-2025.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Tom W Muir. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/tom-w-muir

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

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USPTO Granted Patents = 19 (Patent Applications = 5)

% Patents Active = 89.5

EPO Patents = 4 (Patent Applications = 6)

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.3

ph-index = 6

Forward Citations = 235(Granted Patents)

Location History:

New York, NY (US) (2001 - 2008)
Princeton, NJ (US) (2015 - 2024)

Company Filing History:

The Rockefeller University

patents

4 out of 1,208

Scripps Research Institute

5. 1 out of 834,601

Other

patents

where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 2001-2025

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Areas of Expertise:

Split Inteins

Phosphohistidine Mimetics

Protein Conjugates

DNA Barcoding

Chromatin Profiling

Chemical Ligation

Staphylococcus Peptides

Mononucleosome Libraries

Protein Synthesis

Bacterial Interference

Chromatin Modulators

Protein Characterization

19 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 12297472 - Split inteins with exceptional splicing activity (2025-05-13),

2. 12168671 - Phosphohistidine mimetics and antibodies to same (2024-12-17),

3. 12054541 - Split inteins, conjugates and uses thereof (2024-08-06),

4. 11753744 - DNA barcoding of designer mononucleosome and chromatin array libraries for the profiling of chromatin readers, writers, erasers, and modulators thereof (2023-09-12),

5. 11161899 - Method using split inteins to generate protein conjugates (2021-11-02),

6. 11142550 - Split inteins with exceptional splicing activity (2021-10-12),

7. 10526401 - Method of using split inteins, conjugates to generate protein conjugates (2020-01-07),

8. 10351581 - Phosphohistidine mimetics and antibodies to same (2019-07-16),

9. 10087485 - DNA barcoding of designer mononucleosome and chromatin array libraries for the profiling of chromatin readers, writers, erasers, and modulators thereof (2018-10-02),

10. 9765154 - Phosphohistidine analogs (2017-09-19),

11. 9035068 - Phosphohistidine analogs (2015-05-19),

12. 7419954 - [object Object] (2008-09-02),

13. 7408026 - Synthesis of proteins by native chemical ligation (2008-08-05),

14. 6953833 - Staphylococcus peptides for bacterial interference (2005-10-11),

15. 6875594 - Methods of ligating expressed proteins (2005-04-05),

Title: Tom W Muir - Innovator in Protein Chemistry

Introduction

Tom W Muir is a prominent inventor based in Princeton, NJ, with a prolific career that boasts 19 patents. His contributions to the field of protein chemistry have been groundbreaking, pushing the boundaries of scientific understanding and application.

Latest Patents

Among his recent innovations, Muir's patent on "Split inteins with exceptional splicing activity" highlights compositions and methods involving inteins and split inteins, which are essential for protein engineering and functional applications. Another significant patent focuses on "Phosphohistidine mimetics and antibodies to same," which provides valuable analogs useful for the preparation of immunogens, their corresponding antibodies, and broader applications in immunology.

Career Highlights

Muir has made significant contributions while working with prestigious institutions such as Princeton University and The Rockefeller University. His work has placed him at the forefront of research in chemical biology, specifically in the design and application of novel biochemical tools.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Muir has collaborated with notable figures in the field, such as Stephen B. H. Kent and Philip E. Dawson. These partnerships have fostered innovative research and have contributed to Muir's esteemed reputation in the scientific community.

Conclusion

Tom W Muir's innovative spirit and dedication to research have led to numerous patents that significantly advance the fields of protein chemistry and immunology. His work continues to inspire future generations of inventors and researchers striving to unlock new possibilities in biotechnology.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.