Patents by Inventor Terry L. Foster

Terry L. Foster 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).

  • Patent number: 4983163
    Abstract: Methods, compositions and articles are disclosed which are useful in the treatment of humans suffering from herpes simplex virus infections. In an embodiment method, herpes simplex type 2 virus infecting the genital tract of a female is treated by administering a viable, mixed culture of L. acidophilus and L. bulgaricus on a catamenial tampon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 1984
    Date of Patent: January 8, 1991
    Assignee: Science Research Center, Inc.
    Inventors: Luther Winans, Jr., Terry L. Foster
  • Patent number: 4810629
    Abstract: The disclosure is of an improved method for the in-vitro detection and identification of viral associated immunoreactants in biological fluids including cell cultures. The improvement comprises admixing the fluid with solid, porous carrier particles bearing surface adsorbed, known immunological homolog/surfactant complexes. An agglutination reaction indicates the presence of immunoreactant corresponding to the surface adsorbed homolog.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 1985
    Date of Patent: March 7, 1989
    Assignee: Fairleigh Dickinson Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: John H. Brewer, Terry L. Foster
  • Patent number: 4696907
    Abstract: The disclosure is a method for the in-vitro detection and identification of reagins in the blood serum of allergen sensitized vertebrates. The method comprises admixing the blood serum of the vertebrate with solid, porous carrier particles bearing surface adsorbed, known allergens. An agglutination reaction indicates the presence of reagins corresponding to the surface adsorbed allergen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 1984
    Date of Patent: September 29, 1987
    Assignee: Science Research Center, Inc.
    Inventors: John H. Brewer, Terry L. Foster
  • Patent number: 4550539
    Abstract: A structural assemblage formed of a plurality of elongated structural elements wherein abutting elements are connected together through an interlocking arrangement. Each structural element is composed of an elongated member which in transverse cross-section is constructed of a hub from which extends a plurality of sheet material panels. Each panel includes interlocking structure to matingly engage with an adjoining panel. A sufficient number of the elongated structural elements are to be connected together to form an enclosed space defining a duct. A sufficient number of the structural elements can be utilized to form a bank of ducts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 1983
    Date of Patent: November 5, 1985
    Inventor: Terry L. Foster
  • Patent number: 4498782
    Abstract: The disclosure is of an assembly for determining light transmissiveness of a fluid. The assembly comprises a light source, means of holding the fluid in a light-shielded path of the light generated and a means for receiving and measuring the attenuated light passed through the fluid sample. The assembly is simple and highly portable. As such it is convenient for use with little training in places such as a physician's office, for measuring substances in immunoassay reaction mixtures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 1981
    Date of Patent: February 12, 1985
    Assignee: Science Research Center, Inc.
    Inventors: David R. Proctor, Terry L. Foster
  • Patent number: 4486540
    Abstract: The disclosure is of an improved method for the in-vitro detection and identification of reagins in the blood serum of allergen sensitized vertebrates. The improvement comprises admixing the blood serum of the vertebrate with solid, porous carrier particles bearing surface adsorbed, known allergens. An agglutination reaction indicates the presence of reagins corresponding to the surface adsorbed allergen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 1983
    Date of Patent: December 4, 1984
    Assignee: Science Research Center, Inc.
    Inventors: John H. Brewer, Terry L. Foster
  • Patent number: 4444879
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for immunoassays. The apparatus comprises a water-insoluble article bearing a dried film of a synthetic, polymeric resin having attached chemical groups capable of forming covalent bonds with immunoreactants. The method and apparatus may be applied to determine total immunoglobulin and IgE.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 1981
    Date of Patent: April 24, 1984
    Assignee: Science Research Center, Inc.
    Inventors: Terry L. Foster, Raymond C. Casey
  • Patent number: 4331650
    Abstract: The disclosure is of an improved method for the in-vitro detection and identification of reagins in the blood serum of allergen sensitized vertebrates. The improvement comprises admixing the blood serum of the vertebrate with solid, porous carrier particles bearing surface adsorbed, known allergens. An agglutination reaction indicates the presence of reagins corresponding to the surface adsorbed allergen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 1980
    Date of Patent: May 25, 1982
    Assignee: Science Research Center, Inc.
    Inventors: John H. Brewer, Terry L. Foster