Patents by Inventor Doran Fink

Doran Fink 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).

  • Diagnostic assays and methods of use for detection of filarial infection
    Patent number: 9068993
    Abstract: The polynucleotide encoding the antigen Wb123 from the filarial nematode Wuchereria bancrofti, the major causative organism of lymphatic filariasis is provided, along with the polypeptide encoded by the polynucleotide. Methods for making the WM23 antigen, recombinant vectors encoding the Wb123 polynucleotide, and methods of detection of the Wb123 antigen through luciferase immunoprecipitation, ELISA and other detection systems are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2015
    Assignee: The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services
    Inventors: Thomas B. Nutman, Doran Fink, Joseph Kubofcik, Peter D. Burbelo
  • DIAGNOSTIC ASSAYS AND METHODS OF USE FOR DETECTION OF FILARIAL INFECTION
    Publication number: 20130273111
    Abstract: The polynucleotide encoding the antigen Wb123 from the filarial nematode Wuchereria bancrofti, the major causative organism of lymphatic filariasis is provided, along with the polypeptide encoded by the polynucleotide. Methods for making the WM23 antigen, recombinant vectors encoding the Wb123 polynucleotide, and methods of detection of the Wb123 antigen through luciferase immunprecipitation, ELISA and other detection systems are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2011
    Publication date: October 17, 2013
    Applicant: The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary, Department of Health and Human Serv
    Inventors: Thomas B. Nutman, Doran Fink, Joseph Kubofcik, Peter D. Burbelo