Patents by Inventor Reiko M. Nakamura

Reiko M. Nakamura 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).

  • METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR DETECTION AND DIAGNOSIS OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES
    Publication number: 20100278742
    Abstract: Methods and compositions for the detection and diagnosis of infectious diseases are provided. In particular, efficient and sensitive methods and compositions for the detection of active mycobacterial disease are provided for distinguishing between individuals having active disease, and individuals who have been immunologically exposed, such as those infected with a mycobacterium but are without active disease, or those who have been vaccinated with BCG. The methods comprise topical application of antigen compositions for transdermal delivery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2009
    Publication date: November 4, 2010
    Inventor: Reiko M. Nakamura
  • Methods and compositions for detection and diagnosis of infectious diseases
    Patent number: 7655218
    Abstract: Methods and compositions for the detection and diagnosis of infectious diseases are provided. In particular, efficient and sensitive methods and compositions for the detection of active mycobacterial disease are provided for distinguishing between individuals having active disease, and individuals who have been immunologically exposed, such as those infected with a mycobacterium but are without active disease, or those who have been vaccinated with BCG. The methods comprise topical application of antigen compositions for transdermal delivery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2010
    Assignee: Japan BCG Laboratory
    Inventor: Reiko M. Nakamura
  • Method and compositions for detection and diagnosis of infectious diseases
    Patent number: 6979450
    Abstract: Methods and compositions for the detection and diagnosis of infectious diseases are provided. In particular, efficient and sensitive methods and compositions for the detection of active mycobacterial disease are provided for distinguishing between individuals having active disease, and individuals who have been immunologically exposed, such as those infected with a mycobacterium but are without active disease, or those who have been vaccinated with BCG. The methods comprise topical application of antigen compositions for transdermal delivery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2005
    Assignee: Japan BCG Laboratory
    Inventor: Reiko M. Nakamura
  • Method and compositions for detection and diagnosis of infectious diseases
    Publication number: 20010043905
    Abstract: Methods and compositions for the detection and diagnosis of infectious diseases are provided. In particular, efficient and sensitive methods and compositions for the detection of active mycobacterial disease are provided for distinguishing between individuals having active disease, and individuals who have been immunologically exposed, such as those infected with a mycobacterium but are without active disease, or those who have been vaccinated with BCG. The methods comprise topical application of antigen compositions for transdermal delivery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2001
    Publication date: November 22, 2001
    Inventor: Reiko M. Nakamura