Patents by Inventor Bradford B. Reddick

Bradford B. Reddick 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).

  • Maize chlorotic dwarf virus genome and uses therefor
    Patent number: 5866780
    Abstract: The present invention provides the nucleotide structure and organization of a novel maize chlorotic dwarf virus genome designated MCDV-Tn. Methods for using the complete or partial MCDV-Tn genomic sequence as a probe for diagnostic and other purposes are taught. Methods for inhibiting MCDV-Tn infection are also taught. These methods include the generation of transformed plants capable of expressing MCDV-Tn proteins, either in modified or unmodified form, and antisense sequences targeting MCDV-Tn genomic RNA. Recombinant production of MCDV-Tn proteins in appropriate host cells is also taught.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 1995
    Date of Patent: February 2, 1999
    Assignee: Novartis Finance Corporation
    Inventors: Marcus Law, Bradford B. Reddick, Ledare Habera
  • Vaccine containing a protein alkaloid conjugate for the treatment of fescue toxicosis
    Patent number: 5468486
    Abstract: A method for the treatment of the symptoms of fescue toxicosis in mammals comprising injecting a subject mammal with a vaccine which includes from about 5 .mu.g to about 1 mg of a protein-alkaloid conjugate per mL of a physiologically acceptable carrier. There is also provided a vaccine for the treatment of the symptoms of fescue toxicosis and a compound for preparing that vaccine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 1994
    Date of Patent: November 21, 1995
    Assignee: The University of Tennessee Research Corporation
    Inventors: Bradford B. Reddick, Kimberly D. Gwinn, Jack W. Oliver