Patents Represented by Law Firm Leydig, Volt & Mayer
  • Patent number: 7501501
    Abstract: The present invention provides MHC Class II restricted melanoma antigens recognized by CD4+ T cells. This invention further provides prophylactic and therapeutic applications for the Class II restricted melanoma antigens. In particular, this invention provides tyrosinase Class II restricted melanoma antigens, as well as tyrosinase immunogenic peptides which have been modified to enhance their immunogenicity. These antigens can serve as an immunogens or vaccines to prevent or treat melanoma. In addition a method for isolating Class II restricted melanoma antigens or identifying new Class II restricted melanoma antigens is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2009
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary Department of Health and Human Services
    Inventors: Suzanne L Topalian, Steven A Rosenberg, Paul F Robbins
  • Patent number: 4734360
    Abstract: A disposable test strip device for detecting and measuring ethanol in aqueous solutions is disclosed. The test strip includes an inert support pad that contains a stabilized dry form of the enzyme alcohol oxidase, a material having peroxidative activity and an oxygen acceptor that reacts with hydrogen peroxide to give a compound of changed color. The use of this strip to determine ethanol levels colorimetrically is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 1984
    Date of Patent: March 29, 1988
    Assignee: Lifescan, Inc.
    Inventor: Roger C. Phillips