Patents Represented by Law Firm Abelman Fryne & Schwab
  • Proteins having serine/threonine kinase domains, corresponding nucleic acid molecules, and their use
    Patent number: 8012704
    Abstract: The invention relates to the molecule referred to as ALK-1, and its role as a type I receptor for members of the TGF-? family. The molecule has a role in the phosphorylation of Smad-5 and Smad1, which also act as activators of certain genes. Aspects of the invention relate to this interaction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2011
    Assignee: Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research
    Inventors: Kohei Miyazono, Takeshe Imamura, Peter ten Dijke
  • Seed sowing apparatus
    Patent number: 5269237
    Abstract: Apparatus for laying seeds includes a towable frame from which one or more blades are supported for cutting a slot in the ground surface below, a seed and fertiliser chute feeds seed into the cut ground surface via a channel formed between the frame and blade(s) and tines which make a horizontal branch cut from the slot. A scraper device continually cleans the blade(s).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 1992
    Date of Patent: December 14, 1993
    Assignee: Massey University
    Inventors: Christopher J. Baker, Craig D. Kerndhan, David J. Robinson