Patents by Inventor Amy E. Wright

Amy E. Wright 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).

  • Novel polyacetylene compositions and their methods of use
    Patent number: 4954527
    Abstract: This invention relates to novel polyacetylene compositions, a process of producing the compositions and a method for inhibiting tumors utilizing the compositions. More particularly, the compositions are antitumor polyacetylenes which are derived form marine organisms, i.e., the marine sponge Cribrochalina dura.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 1987
    Date of Patent: September 4, 1990
    Assignee: Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution, Inc.
    Inventors: Amy E. Wright, Winnie C. Thompson, May S. Lui
  • Sulfircin and derivatives thereof as therapeutic agents
    Patent number: 4870099
    Abstract: Novel sesterterpene compounds are derived from marine sponges of the genus Ircinia. These compounds and pharmaceutical compositions containing them as active ingredients are useful in the treatment of fungal infections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 1988
    Date of Patent: September 26, 1989
    Assignee: Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution, Inc.
    Inventors: Amy E. Wright, Peter J. McCarthy
  • Antitumor compositions and their methods of use
    Patent number: 4729996
    Abstract: This invention relates to antitumor compositions and derivatives thereof, a process of producing the compositions and a method for inhibiting tumors utilizing the compositions. More particularly, the compositions are derived from marine organisms, i.e., marine sponges Teichaxinella morchella and Ptilocaulis walperis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 1986
    Date of Patent: March 8, 1988
    Assignee: Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution, Inc.
    Inventors: Amy E. Wright, Winnie C. Thompson