Patents by Inventor Betty Y. Kong

Betty Y. Kong 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).

  • Modulation of oocyte meiotic progression and oocyte activation
    Patent number: 8772029
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods, compositions, and systems for reinitiating meiosis in cells in meiotic arrest and oocyte activation in fertilized, but un-activated, oocytes. In certain embodiments, Zn-binding moieties (e.g., zinc chelators) are used for reinitiating meiosis or oocyte activation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2014
    Assignee: Northwestern University
    Inventors: Teresa K. Woodruff, Thomas V. O'Halloran, Miranda L. Bernhardt, Betty Y. Kong, Alison M. Kim
  • MODULATION OF OOCYTE MEIOTIC PROGRESSION AND OOCYTE ACTIVATION
    Publication number: 20130017602
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods, compositions, and systems for reinitiating meiosis in cells in meiotic arrest and oocyte activation in fertilized, but un-activated, oocytes. In certain embodiments, Zn-binding moieties (e.g., zinc chelators) are used for reinitiating meiosis or oocyte activation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2012
    Publication date: January 17, 2013
    Inventors: Teresa K. Woodruff, Thomas V. O'Halloran, Miranda L. Bernhardt, Betty Y. Kong, Alison M. Kim