Patents by Inventor Kenneth S. Latimer

Kenneth S. Latimer 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).

  • Avian polyomavirus vaccine in psittacine birds
    Patent number: 5747045
    Abstract: The present invention provides a vaccine which is protective against avian polyomavirus infection in a bird which is classified as being a member of the Psittaciformes order which comprises an immunogenic amount of an inactivated avian polyomavirus in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. Also provided is a vaccine which is protective against avian polyomavirus infection in a bird which is classified as being a member of the Psittaciformes order, comprising an immunogenic amount of a recombinant protein derived from an avian polyomavirus and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. Also provided is an adjuvant suitable for use in a bird which is classified as being a member of the Psittaciformes order. Further provided is a composition which produces an anamnestic response against avian polyomavirus infection in a sensitized bird which is classified as being a member of the Psittaciformes order, which comprises an anamnestic response inducing amount of a recombinant protein (e.g.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 1996
    Date of Patent: May 5, 1998
    Assignee: University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Branson W. Ritchie, Frank D. Niagro, Kenneth S. Latimer
  • Inactivated avian polyomavirus vaccine in psittacine birds
    Patent number: 5523088
    Abstract: The present invention provides a vaccine which is protective against avian polyomavirus infection in a bird which is classified as being a member of the Psittaciformes order which comprises an immunogenic amount of an inactivated avian polyomavirus in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. Also provided is an adjuvant suitable for use in a bird which is classified as being a member of the Psittaciformes order. Further provided is a composition which produces an anamnestic response against avian polyomavirus infection in a sensitized bird which is classified as being a member of the Psittaciformes order, which comprises an anamnestic response inducing amount of a recombinant protein (e.g., VP1 capsid protein) of avian polyomavirus in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 1994
    Date of Patent: June 4, 1996
    Assignee: University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Branson W. Ritchie, Frank D. Niagro, Kenneth S. Latimer