Patents by Inventor Anthony Scott Muerhoff

Anthony Scott Muerhoff 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).

  • Nucleotide and amino acid sequences encoding an exported protein 1 derived from and uses thereof
    Patent number: 8318897
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel polynucleotides and polypeptides directed to EXP1 of Plasmodium vivax, and methods of using these polynucleotides and polypeptides in the detection of P. vivax antibodies or anti-P. vivax antibodies in a subject. The invention finds particular useful application in identifying recent exposure to P. vivax.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2012
    Assignee: Abbott Laboratories
    Inventors: Larry G. Birkenmeyer, Ruthie E. Coffey, George J. Dawson, Suresh M. Desai, Bruce J. Dille, Anthony Scott Muerhoff
  • Methods for the simultaneous detection of HCV antigens and HCV antibodies
    Patent number: 7101683
    Abstract: The subject invention relates to methods for the simultaneous detection of Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) antigens as well as antibodies produced in response to HCV antigens. Furthermore, the subject invention allows one to detect antigens in the early, acute stage of infection, even prior to the development of antibodies, thereby allowing for early detection of infected blood and blood products, thus improving the safety of the blood supply.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2006
    Assignee: Abbott Laboratories
    Inventors: Dinesh O. Shah, George J. Dawson, Anthony Scott Muerhoff, Xingli Jiang, Robin A. Gutierrez, Thomas P. Leary, Suresh Desai, James L. Stewart
  • Non-a, non-b, non-c, non-c, non-d, non-e hepatitis reagents and methods for their use
    Patent number: 6720166
    Abstract: Hepatitis GB Virus (HGBV) nucleic acid and amino acid sequences useful for a variety of diagnostic and therapeutic applications, kits for using the HGBV nucleic acid or amino acid sequences, HGBV immunogenic particles, and antibodies which specifically bind to HGBV. Also provided are methods for producing antibodies, polyclonal or monoclonal, from the HGBV nucleic acid or amino acid sequences.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2004
    Assignee: Abbott Laboratories
    Inventors: John N. Simons, Tami J. Pilot-Matias, George J. Dawson, George G. Schlauder, Suresh M. Desai, Thomas P. Leary, Anthony Scott Muerhoff, James Carl Erker, Sheri L. Buijk, Isa K. Mushahwar
  • Non-A, non-B, non-C, non-D, non-E hepatitis reagents and methods for their use
    Patent number: 6586568
    Abstract: Hepatitis GB Virus (HGBV) nucleic acid and amino acid sequences useful for a variety of diagnostic and therapeutic applications, kits for using the HGBV nucleic acid or amino acid sequences, HGBV immunogenic particles, and antibodies which specifically bind to HGBV. Also provided are methods for producing antibodies, polyclonal or monoclonal, from the HGBV nucleic acid or amino acid sequences.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2003
    Assignee: Abbott Laboratories
    Inventors: John N. Simons, Tami J. Pilot-Matias, George J. Dawson, George G. Schlauder, Suresh M. Desai, Thomas P. Leary, Anthony Scott Muerhoff, James Carl Erker, Sheri L. Buijk, Isa K. Mushahwar
  • Non-A, non-B, non-C, non-D, non-E hepatitis reagents and methods for their use
    Patent number: 6558898
    Abstract: Hepatitis GB Virus (HGBV) nucleic acid and amino acid sequences useful for a variety of diagnostic and therapeutic applications, kits for using the HGBV nucleic acid or amino acid sequences, HGBV immunogenic particles, and antibodies which specifically bind to HGBV. Also provided are methods for producing antibodies, polyclonal or monoclonal, from the HGBV nucleic acid or amino acid sequences.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1995
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2003
    Assignee: Abbott Laboratories
    Inventors: John N. Simons, Tami J. Pilot-Matias, George J. Dawson, George G. Schlauder, Suresh M. Desai, Thomas P. Leary, Anthony Scott Muerhoff, James Carl Erker, Sheri L. Buijk, Isa K. Mushahwar
  • Non-A, non-B, non-C, non-D, non-E hepatitis reagents and methods for their use
    Patent number: 6451578
    Abstract: Hepatitis GB Virus (HGBV) nucleic acid and amino acid sequences useful for a variety of diagnostic and therapeutic applications, kits for using the HGBV nucleic acid or amino acid sequences, HGBV immunogenic particles, and antibodies which specifically bind to HGBV. Also provided are methods for producing antibodies, polyclonal or monoclonal, from the HGBV nucleic acid or amino acid sequences.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2002
    Assignee: Abbott Laboratories
    Inventors: John N. Simons, Tami J. Pilot-Matias, George J. Dawson, George G. Schlauder, Suresh M. Desai, Thomas P. Leary, Anthony Scott Muerhoff, James Carl Erker, Sheri L. Buijk, Isa K. Mushahwar
  • NON-A,NON-B,NON-C,NON-C,NON-D,NON-E HEPATITIS REAGENTS AND METHODS FOR THEIR USE
    Publication number: 20020119447
    Abstract: Hepatitis GB Virus (HGBV) nucleic acid and amino acid sequences useful for a variety of diagnostic and therapeutic applications, kits for using the HGBV nucleic acid or amino acid sequences, HGBV immunogenic particles, and antibodies which specifically bind to HGBV. Also provided are methods for producing antibodies, polyclonal or monoclonal, from the HGBV nucleic acid or amino acid sequences.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 1995
    Publication date: August 29, 2002
    Inventors: JOHN N. SIMONS, TAMI J. PILOT-MATIAS, GEORGE J. DAWSON, GEORGE G. SCHLAUDER, SURESH M. DESAI, THOMAS P. LEARY, ANTHONY SCOTT MUERHOFF, JAMES CARL ERKER, SHERI L. BUIJK, ISA K. MUSHAHWAR
  • Hepatitis GB virus recombinant proteins and uses thereof
    Patent number: 6156495
    Abstract: Recombinantly produced hepatitis GB Virus (HGBV) amino acid sequences useful for a variety of diagnostic and therapeutic applications, kits for using the HGBV amino acid sequences and antibodies which specifically bind to HGBV. Also provided are methods for producing antibodies, polyclonal or monoclonal, from the HGBV recombinantly produced amino acid sequences.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 1996
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2000
    Assignee: Abbott Laboratories
    Inventors: Tami J. Pilot-Matias, Thomas P. Leary, John N. Simons, Robert J. Carrick, Teresa K. Surowy, Suresh M. Desai, George J. Dawson, Anthony Scott Muerhoff, Isa K. Mushahwar
  • Non-A, non-B, non-C, non-D, non-E hepatitis reagents and methods for their use
    Patent number: 6051374
    Abstract: Hepatitis GB Virus (HGBV) nucleic acid and amino acid sequences useful for a variety of diagnostic and therapeutic applications, kits for using the HGBV nucleic acid or amino acid sequences, HGBV immunogenic particles, and antibodies which specifically bind to HGBV. Also provided are methods for producing antibodies, polyclonal or monoclonal, from the HGBV nucleic acid or amino acid sequences.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2000
    Assignee: Abbott Laboratories
    Inventors: John N. Simons, Tami J. Pilot-Matias, George J. Dawson, George G. Schlauder, Suresh M. Desai, Thomas P. Leary, Anthony Scott Muerhoff, James Carl Erker, Sheri L. Buijk, Isa K. Mushahwar
  • Non-A, non-B, non-C, non-D, non-E Hepatitis reagents and methods for their use
    Patent number: 5981172
    Abstract: Hepatitus GB Virus (HGBV) nucleic acid and amino acid sequences useful for a variety of diagnostic and theraeutic applications, kits for using the HGBV nucleic acid or amino acid sequences, HGBV immunogenic particles, and antibodies which specifically bind to HGBV. Also provided are methods for producing antibodies, polyclonal or monoclonal, from the HGBV nucleic acid or amino acid sequences.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 9, 1999
    Assignee: Abbott Laboratories
    Inventors: John N. Simons, Tami J. Pilot-Matias, George J. Dawson, George G. Schlauder, Suresh M. Desai, Thomas P. Leary, Anthony Scott Muerhoff, Sheri L. Buijk, James Carl Erker, Isa K. Mushahwar
  • Detection of hepatitis GB virus genotypes
    Patent number: 5807670
    Abstract: HGBV-C oligonucleotides from the 5' end of HGBV-C useful for the detection and genotyping of HGBV-C isolates. Also provided are assays which utilize these oligonucleotides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 15, 1998
    Assignee: Abbott Laboratories
    Inventors: Anthony Scott Muerhoff, John N. Simons, Thomas P. Leary, Larry Birkenmeyer, James C. Erker, Michelle Chalmers, George J. Dawson, Suresh M. Desai, Isa K. Mushahwar