Patents by Inventor David C. Laux

David C. Laux 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).

  • Live attenuated bacteria for use in a vaccine
    Patent number: 6764687
    Abstract: The present invention relates to live attenuated bacteria for use as a medicament. The invention also relates to vaccines based thereon that are useful for the prevention of microbial pathogenesis. Further, the invention relates to live attenuated recombinant bacteria carrying a heterologous gene and vaccines based thereon. Finally, the invention relates to methods for the preparation of such vaccines and bacteria.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2004
    Assignees: Akzo Nobel N.V., Board of Governors for Higher Education, State of Rhode Island
    Inventors: Paul S. Cohen, David C. Laux, Petrus J. M. Nuijten
  • Phospholipids having antimicrobial activity with or without the presence of antimicrobials
    Patent number: 6165997
    Abstract: A pharmaceutical formulation for stimulating growth of Gram-positive Bacilli and increasing the acidity in vagina comprises sucrose and/or maltose, optionally with other sugars, viscous base, and anti-fungal and/or anti-bacterial agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2000
    Assignee: Statens Serum Institut
    Inventors: Paul S. Cohen, Karen A. Krogfelt, David C. Laux, Maryjane Utley