Patents by Inventor Denise Guetard

Denise Guetard 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).

  • Retrovirus capable of causing AIDS, antigens obtained from this retrovirus and corresponding antibodies and their application for diagnostic purposes
    Patent number: 4839288
    Abstract: The invention relates to a new variety of retroviruses designated human immunodeficiency virus type II, HIV-II, samples of which have been deposited at CNCM as I-502 and I-532. It also concerns purified forms of the antigens which can be obtained from this virus, in particular from the gp 36 and gp 130-140 proteins. These various antigens are useful in medical diagnosis, in particular by being placed in contact with serum of the patient to be diagnosed. Lastly, the invention relates to immunizing compositions, in particular containing at least one of glycoproteins gp 36 and gp 130-140.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 1986
    Date of Patent: June 13, 1989
    Assignee: Institut Pasteur
    Inventors: Luc Montagnier, Denise Guetard, Francoise Brun-Vezinet, Francois Clavel