Patents by Inventor David W. Hird

David W. Hird 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).

  • Publication number: 20030086947
    Abstract: This invention relates to the diagnosis and prevention of ungulate diseases caused by the spirochete bacteria Treponema. The invention specifically relates to isolated cultures of this spirochete and isolated nucleic acids and proteins.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2000
    Publication date: May 8, 2003
    Applicant: TOWNSEND AND TOWNSEND AND CREW
    Inventors: Richard L. Walker, Deryck H. Read, David W. Hird, Rance B. Lefebvre, Steven L. Berry, James S. Cullor, Hank M. Lefler
  • Patent number: 6287575
    Abstract: This invention relates to the diagnosis and prevention of ungulate diseases caused by the spirochete bacteria Treponema. The invention specifically relates to isolated cultures of this spirochete and isolated nucleic acids and proteins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2001
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Richard L. Walker, Deryck H. Read, David W. Hird, Rance B. Lefebvre, Steven L. Berry, James S. Cullor, Hank M. Lefler
  • Patent number: 6096323
    Abstract: This invention relates to the diagnosis and prevention of ungulate diseases caused by the spirochete bacteria Treponema. The invention specifically relates to isolated cultures of this spirochete and isolated nucleic acids and proteins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2000
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Richard L. Walker, Deryck H. Read, David W. Hird, Rance B. Lefebvre, Steven L. Berry, James S. Cullor, Hank M. Lefler