Patents by Inventor Patricia J. Simpsonhaidaris

Patricia J. Simpsonhaidaris 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).

  • Polypeptides and immunogenic conjugates capable of inducing antibodies against pathogens, and uses thereof
    Patent number: 7815918
    Abstract: A number of immunologically active agents are described, including an isolated protein or polypeptide that includes the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 1, immunogenic conjugates containing either the protein or polypeptide, a full-length Pneumocystis kexin, or a full length Streptococcus pneumoniae pneumococcal surface protein A (PspA), antibodies recognizing the protein or polypeptide or the immunogenic conjugates (particularly the epitope of SEQ ID NO: 1), and nucleic acid molecules that encode the protein or polypeptide, as well as DNA constructs, expression vectors, and host cells that contain the nucleic acid molecules. Disclosed uses of the antibodies, immunogenic conjugates, and DNA constructs include inducing passive or active immunity to treat or prevent pathogen infections, particularly by a Pneumocystis organism, in a patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2010
    Assignee: University of Rochester
    Inventors: Francis Gigliotti, Terry W. Wright, Constantine G. Haidaris, Patricia J. Simpsonhaidaris, Jesse Wells