Patents by Inventor Catherine Ann Meitin

Catherine Ann Meitin 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).

  • Enterically administered recombinant poxvirus vaccines
    Patent number: 5676950
    Abstract: The subject invention pertains to a novel recombinant vaccinia virus vaccine for use in immunizing animals and humans against disease. The vaccine comprises a live vaccinia or replication deficient mutant vaccinia virus capable of expressing a single or multiple heterologous genes or gene fragments. In a preferred embodiment, the recombinant virus is contained in an orally-administered package that will only dissolve in the host animal's gut. The subject invention also pertains to a method of inducing a broad protective immune response through the oral administration of the recombinant vaccinia virus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1995
    Date of Patent: October 14, 1997
    Assignee: University of Florida
    Inventors: Parker A. Small, Jr., Bradley Stephen Bender, Catherine Ann Meitin, Bernard Moss