Patents by Inventor Charles D. Pendleton

Charles D. Pendleton 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).

  • Peptides stimulating cytotoxic T cells immune to HIV RT
    Patent number: 5336758
    Abstract: The subject invention relates to a peptide having the amino acid sequence Glu-Ile-Cys-Thr-Glu-Met-Glu-Lys-Glu-Gly-Lys-Ile-Ser-Lys-Ile-Gly-Pro or portions thereof. This peptide is derived from, or based upon, a region of a relatively conserved epitope of HIV-1 reverse transcriptase. The peptide may be utilized in the treatment of patients having human immunodeficiency virus or in the prevention of infection of those individuals who have been exposed to the disease, yet have not become sero-positive. The preparation containing the peptide may be administered either subcutaneously, intramuscularly or intravenously.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 1990
    Date of Patent: August 9, 1994
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Department of Health and Human Services
    Inventors: Jay A. Berzofsky, Anne Hosmalin, Mario S. Clerici, Ronald N. Germain, Gene Shearer, Bernard Moss, Charles D. Pendleton