Patents by Inventor Bonita Sue Dunbar

Bonita Sue Dunbar 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 preparation and use for zona pellucida antigens and antibodies for sterilization and contraception
    Patent number: 6264953
    Abstract: The invention relates to antigenic preparations useful for inducing the production of antibodies in an individual which will bind to epitopes on zona pellucida. Also disclosed are immunogenic compositions and methods for immunizing an individual to enable the production of antibodies to zona pellucida antigens. Also disclosed are the use of these recombinant molecules and monoclonal antibodies thereto for immunocontraception or sterilization.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2001
    Assignee: Zonagen, Inc.
    Inventor: Bonita Sue Dunbar
  • Methods of preparation and use for zona pellucida antigens and antibodies for sterilization and contraception
    Patent number: 5820863
    Abstract: The invention relates to antigenic preparations useful for inducing the production of antibodies in an individual which will bind to epitopes on zona pellucida. Also disclosed are immunogenic compositions and methods for immunizing an individual to enable the production of antibodies to zona pellucida antigens. Also disclosed are the use of these recombinant molecules and monoclonal antibodies thereto for immunocontraception or sterilization.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 1995
    Date of Patent: October 13, 1998
    Assignee: Zonagen, Inc.
    Inventor: Bonita Sue Dunbar