Patents by Inventor Christopher J. Alteri

Christopher J. Alteri 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).

  • Patent number: 8715679
    Abstract: The present invention relates to pili obtained from Mycobacterium tuberculosis, methods of producing the pili and the use of the pili for inducing an immune response against Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The present invention also provides proteins and peptides which are constituents of the pili. Antibodies which bind to the pili are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: The Arizona Board of Regents on Behalf of the University of Arizona
    Inventors: Richard L. Friedman, Jorge A. Giron, Christopher J. Alteri
  • Publication number: 20080138356
    Abstract: The present invention relates to pili obtained from Mycobacterium tuberculosis, methods of producing the pili and the use of the pili for inducing an immune response against Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The present invention also provides proteins and peptides which are constituents of the pili. Antibodies which bind to the pili are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2005
    Publication date: June 12, 2008
    Applicant: The AZ Bd of Regents on Behalf of the Univ. of AZ
    Inventors: Richard L. Friedman, Jorge A. Giron, Christopher J. Alteri