Patents by Inventor Akihiko Kurata

Akihiko Kurata 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).

  • Method of evaluating HTLV-I-specific T cell responses
    Patent number: 5882853
    Abstract: The invention relates to the use of peptides representing a portion of the HTLV-I envelope protein in diagnostic assays for exposure to HTLV-I. The peptides are also useful as components of compositions for eliciting a T-cell response to HTLV-I in an immunized subject.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 1995
    Date of Patent: March 16, 1999
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Department of Health and Human Services
    Inventors: Jay A. Berzofsky, Akihiko Kurata
  • Immunodominant sites of HTLV-I envelope protein
    Patent number: 5695762
    Abstract: The invention resides in various peptides derived from the envelope glycoprotein of HTLV-1 and conjugates of the peptides. Compositions including the peptides are also included in the invention. The peptides, their conjugates and compositions thereof have use in diagnostic and immunization methods, especially those that are based upon T-helper and/or cytotoxic T lymphocyte function.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 9, 1997
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Department of Health and Human Services
    Inventors: Jay A. Berzofsky, Akihiko Kurata
  • Immunodominant sites of HTLV-I envelope protein
    Patent number: 5622703
    Abstract: The invention relates to peptides representing CTL epitopes from the HTLV-I envelope protein. The invention further relates to compositions, comprising the peptides, for priming a T-cell response in a subject. Furthermore, methods for priming a T-cell response by administration of the compositions to a subject and methods for evaluating the T-cell function of a patient are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 22, 1997
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Department of Health and Human Services
    Inventors: Jay A. Berzofsky, Akihiko Kurata