Patents by Inventor Amy Howlett

Amy Howlett 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).

  • Tools for detecting
    Patent number: 7468256
    Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods useful for detecting Moraxella catarrhalis. The compositions are antibodies, proteins or nucleic acid sequences specific to Moraxella catarrhalis (M. catarrhalis). The method comprises the steps of obtaining a biological sample from an individual and detecting within the biological sample the presence of proteins, nucleic acid sequences and lipooligosaccharides (LOS) specific to Moraxella catarrhalis. Further, compositions and methods useful for distinguishing between M. catarrhalis serotypes are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2008
    Assignee: The Research Foundation of State University of New York
    Inventors: Anthony Campagnari, Nicole Luke, Kristin Furano, Amy Howlett, Katie Edwards
  • Tools for detecting moraxella catarrhalis
    Publication number: 20050142607
    Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods useful for detecting Moraxella catarrhalis. The compositions are antibodies, proteins or nucleic acid sequences specific to Moraxella catarrhalis (M. catarrhalis). The method comprises the steps of obtaining a biological sample from an individual and detecting within the biological sample the presence of proteins, nucleic acid sequences and lipooligosaccharides (LOS) specific to Moraxella catarrhalis. Further, compositions and methods useful for distinguishing between M. catarrhalis serotypes are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2004
    Publication date: June 30, 2005
    Inventors: Anthony Campagnari, Nicole Luke, Kristin Furano, Amy Howlett, Katie Edwards