Patents by Inventor Colin Collins

Colin Collins 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).

  • Genes from the 20Q13 amplicon and their uses
    Patent number: 5892010
    Abstract: The present invention relates to cDNA sequences from a region of amplification on chromosome 20 associated with disease. The sequences can be used in hybridization methods for the identification of chromosomal abnormalities associated with various diseases. The sequences can also be used for treatment of diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 1996
    Date of Patent: April 6, 1999
    Assignees: The Regents of the University of California, The Hospital for Sick Children
    Inventors: Joe Gray, Colin Collins, Soo-in Hwang, Tony Godfrey, David Kowbel, Johanna Rommens
  • Amplifications of chromosomal region 20q13 as a prognostic indicator in breast cancer
    Patent number: 5801021
    Abstract: The present invention relates to in situ hybridization methods for the identification of new chromosomal abnormalities associated with various diseases. In particular, it provides probes which are specific to a region of amplification in chromosome 20.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 1, 1998
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Joe W. Gray, Colin Collins, Daniel Pinkel, Olli-Pekka Kallioniemi, Minna M. Tanner