Patents by Inventor Burkhard Springer

Burkhard Springer 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).

  • Mutant mycobacteria for use in therapy
    Patent number: 7122195
    Abstract: This invention relates to recA mutant mycobacteria, particularly mutants of mycobacterial species which are members of the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex, such as M. bovis BCG and M. tuberculosis. These mutant mycobacteria are useful as immunotherapteutic agents and vaccines for the treatment of a range of disorders, including tuberculosis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2006
    Inventors: Kay Colston, legal representative, Eric Boettger, Peter Sander, Burkhard Springer, Jo Colston, deceased
  • Mutant mycobacteria for use in therapy
    Publication number: 20040057966
    Abstract: This invention relates to recA mutant mycobacteria, particularly mutants of mycobacterial species which are members of the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex, such as M. bovis BCG and M. tuberculosis. These mutant mycobacteria are useful as immunotherapteutic agents and vaccines for the treatment of a range of disorders, including tuberculosis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2003
    Publication date: March 25, 2004
    Inventors: Jo Colston, Kay Colston, Eric Boettger, Peter Sander, Burkhard Springer