Patents by Inventor David A. Hendricks

David A. Hendricks 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).

  • Detection of HPV transcripts
    Patent number: 5580970
    Abstract: A method for detecting and/or quantitating specific DNA and/or RNA transcripts of human papillomavirus (HPV) is described. Nucleic acid probes specific for DNA or transcripts are used to determine the amount of the DNA or transcripts, and to ascertain the degree of amplification of certain high-oncogenic HPV genes. The method provides an accurate and reliable method for prognosticating serious cervical neoplasias and cancers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 1994
    Date of Patent: December 3, 1996
    Assignee: Amoco Corporation
    Inventors: David A. Hendricks, David J. Lane, Susan Rigby, Kyriaki Parodos
  • Hyperextension back brace
    Patent number: RE31564
    Abstract: A hypertension brace of cruciform shape having four pads, including sternal, pubic and two side pads, in which each of the four arms is longitudinally adjustable so as to facilitate fitting the patient. Further, at least the sternum pad is flexibly mounted to enable easy comformability to the sternum area of the individual patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 1981
    Date of Patent: April 24, 1984
    Inventor: David A. Hendricks