Patents by Inventor Eddie Cupp

Eddie Cupp 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).

  • Protein from horn fly saliva that disrupts hemostasis
    Publication number: 20050209143
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for preventing hematophagous infestation of cattle are provided, directed at isolated proteins that disrupt platelet aggregation. Also provided are nucleotide sequences encoding the proteins. The exemplary haematollogen protein was isolated from the salivary glands of Haematobia irritans. The compositions are useful as veterinary vaccines in prevention of blood-feeding in cattle by the infesting horn fly and are also useful in treatment of thrombosis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2004
    Publication date: September 22, 2005
    Applicant: Auburn University
    Inventors: Mary Cupp, Dunhua Zhang, Eddie Cupp
  • Antithrombin protein and DNA sequences from black fly
    Publication number: 20050107301
    Abstract: The invention is drawn to anti-thrombin proteins from the salivary glands of the species, Simulium. Methods for recombinant production of the protein as well as biomedical uses are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2004
    Publication date: May 19, 2005
    Applicant: Auburn University
    Inventors: Mary Cupp, Eddie Cupp