Patents by Inventor Dara W. Frank

Dara W. Frank 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: 8101347
    Abstract: A method of inhibiting, moderating or diagnosing Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection is disclosed. In one embodiment, this method comprises inoculating a patient with an effective amount of PcrV antigen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2012
    Assignee: MCW Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Dara W. Frank, Jeannine Wiener-Kronish, Timothy L. Yahr, Teiji Sawa, Robert B. Fritz
  • Publication number: 20090191241
    Abstract: A method of inhibiting, moderating or diagnosing Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection is disclosed. In one embodiment, this method comprises inoculating a patient with an effective amount of PcrV antigen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2009
    Publication date: July 30, 2009
    Inventors: Dara W. Frank, Jeannine Wiener-Kronish, Timothy L. Yahr, Teiji Sawa, Robert B. Fritz
  • Patent number: 7494653
    Abstract: A method of inhibiting, moderating or diagnosing Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection is disclosed. In one embodiment, this method comprises inoculating a patient with an effective amount of PcrV antigen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2009
    Assignees: MCW Research Foundation, Inc., The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Dara W. Frank, Jeannine Wiener-Kronish, Timothy L. Yahr, Teiji Sawa, Robert B. Fritz
  • Patent number: 6827935
    Abstract: A method of inhibiting, moderating or diagnosing Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection is disclosed. In one embodiment, this method comprises inoculating a patient with an effective amount of PcrV antigen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2004
    Assignees: MCW Research Foundation, Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Dara W. Frank, Jeannine Wiener-Kronish, Timothy L. Yahr, Teiji Sawa, Robert B. Fritz
  • Publication number: 20040208888
    Abstract: A method of inhibiting, moderating or diagnosing Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection is disclosed. In one embodiment, this method comprises inoculating a patient with an effective amount of PcrV antigen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2001
    Publication date: October 21, 2004
    Inventors: Dara W. Frank, Jeannine Wiener-Kronish, Timothy L. Yahr, Teiji Sawa, Robert B. Fritz
  • Patent number: 6309651
    Abstract: A method of inhibiting, moderating or diagnosing Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection is disclosed. In one embodiment, this method comprises inoculating a patient with an effective amount of PcrV antigen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2001
    Assignees: MCW Research Foundation, The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Dara W. Frank, Timothy L. Yahr, Teiji Sawa, Jeanine Wiener-Kronish
  • Patent number: 5599665
    Abstract: A genetic construct containing a coding region for exoenzyme S activity from Pseudomonas aeruginosa is disclosed. A essentially pure protein preparation of the 49 kDa form of exoenzyme S is also disclosed. The protein product of the genetic construct may be used to modify the RAS protein function in mammalian carcinomas, used as a vaccine, or used to diagnose Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 1993
    Date of Patent: February 4, 1997
    Assignee: MCW Research Foundation
    Inventors: Joseph T. Barbieri, Dara W. Frank, Scott M. Kulich