Patents by Inventor Claire E. Kotts

Claire E. Kotts 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).

  • DNA sequences encoding bovine growth factors
    Patent number: 4981956
    Abstract: This invention relates to novel peptides having utility for promotion of growth and/or lactation in animals, to processes and DNA useful in production of such peptides, and to methods utilizing such peptides to promote growth or lactation in animals. In some embodiments, the invention is directed to peptides having bovine IGF-II biological activity, to production of such peptides, and to their use in effecting proliferation of certain cells (e.g. mammary epithelial or muscle) or in enhancing lactation in cattle or other animals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 1988
    Date of Patent: January 1, 1991
    Assignee: Monsanto Company
    Inventors: Brent R. Larsen, Ned R. Siegel, Claire E. Kotts, Michael F. McGrath, Sharon D. Ogden, Gwen G. Krivi, John C. Minnerly
  • Growth factors
    Patent number: 4783524
    Abstract: This invention relates to novel peptides having utility for promotion of growth and/or lactation in animals, to processes and DNA useful in production of such peptides, and to methods utilizing such peptides to promote growth or lactation in animals. In some embodiments, the invention is directed to peptides having bovine IGF-II biological activity, to production of such peptides, and to their use in effecting proliferation of certain cells (e.g. mammary epithelial or muscle) or in enhancing lactation in cattle or other animals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 1986
    Date of Patent: November 8, 1988
    Assignee: Monsanto Company
    Inventors: Brent R. Larsen, Ned R. Siegel, Claire E. Kotts, Michael F. McGrath, Sharon D. Ogden, Gwen G. Krivi, John C. Minnerly