Patents by Inventor Ian Scott Ramsey

Ian Scott Ramsey 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).

  • SPERM-SPECIFIC CATION CHANNEL, CATSPER3, AND USES THEREFOR
    Publication number: 20130072403
    Abstract: Nucleic acid and protein sequences relating to a cation channel which is sperm-specific (CatSper3) are disclosed. The CatSper3 protein is shown to be specifically expressed in sperm. Nucleic acids, vectors, transformed cells, transgenic animals, polypeptides, and antibodies relating to the CatSper3 gene and protein are disclosed. Also provided are methods of in vitro fertilization and contraception, methods of identifying modulators of CatSper3 activity, methods of genotyping subjects with respect to CatSper3, and methods of diagnosing and treating CatSper3-mediated disorders, including infertility. Related business methods are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2012
    Publication date: March 21, 2013
    Applicant: Children's Medical Center Corporation
    Inventors: Magdalene M. Moran, Jayhong A. Chong, Ian Scott Ramsey, David E. Clapham
  • SPERM-SPECIFIC CATION CHANNEL, CATSPER4, AND USES THEREFOR
    Publication number: 20130067603
    Abstract: Nucleic acid and protein sequences relating to a cation channel which is sperm-specific (CatSper4) are disclosed. The CatSper4 protein is shown to be specifically expressed in sperm. Nucleic acids, vectors, transformed cells, transgenic animals, polypeptides, and antibodies relating to the CatSper4 gene and protein are disclosed. Also provided are methods of in vitro fertilization and contraception, methods of identifying modulators of CatSper4 activity, methods of genotyping subjects with respect to CatSper4, and methods of diagnosing and treating CatSper4-mediated disorders, including infertility. Related business methods are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2012
    Publication date: March 14, 2013
    Inventors: Magdalene M. Moran, Jayhong A. Chong, Ian Scott Ramsey, David E. Clapham
  • Sperm-specific cation channel, catsper-3 and uses therefor
    Patent number: 8110668
    Abstract: Nucleic acid and protein sequences relating to a cation channel which is sperm-specific (CatSper3) are disclosed. The CatSper3 protein is shown to be specifically expressed in sperm. Nucleic acids, vectors, transformed cells, transgenic animals, polypeptides, and antibodies relating to the CatSper3 gene and protein are disclosed. Also provided are methods of in vitro fertilization and contraception, methods of identifying modulators of CatSper3 activity, methods of genotyping subjects with respect to CatSper3, and methods of diagnosing and treating CatSper3-mediated disorders, including infertility. Related business methods are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2012
    Assignee: Children's Medical Center Corporation
    Inventors: Magdalene M. Moran, Jayhong A. Chong, Ian Scott Ramsey, David E. Clapham
  • SPERM-SPECIFIC CATION CHANNEL, CATSPER4, AND USES THEREFOR
    Publication number: 20090249499
    Abstract: Nucleic acid and protein sequences relating to a cation channel which is sperm-specific (CatSper4) are disclosed. The CatSper4 protein is shown to be specifically expressed in sperm. Nucleic acids, vectors, transformed cells, transgenic animals, polypeptides, and antibodies relating to the CatSper4 gene and protein are disclosed. Also provided are methods of in vitro fertilization and contraception, methods of identifying modulators of CatSper4 activity, methods of genotyping subjects with respect to CatSper4, and methods of diagnosing and treating CatSper4-mediated disorders, including infertility. Related business methods are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2008
    Publication date: October 1, 2009
    Inventors: Magdalene M. Moran, Jayhong A. Chong, Ian Scott Ramsey, David E. Clapham