Patents by Inventor Edna R. Torres Melendez

Edna R. Torres Melendez 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).

  • Antibodies against type A botulinum neurotoxin
    Patent number: 7879330
    Abstract: Antibodies for binding epitopes of BoNT/A and hybridomas which produce such antibodies are described. The antibodies of the present invention can be used in a method for detecting BoNT/A in a sample and/or in a method for purifying BoNT/A from an impure solution. In addition, the antibodies can be used for passive immunization against BoNT/A intoxication or as intoxication therapy. Another aspect of the invention is a kit for detecting BoNT/A in a sample.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2011
    Assignee: The United States of America as represemted by the Secretary of the Army
    Inventors: Sina Bavari, Edna R. Torres Melendez, Frank J. Lebeda
  • Antibodies against type a botulinum neurotoxin
    Patent number: 7049085
    Abstract: Antibodies for binding epitopes of BoNT/A and hybridomas which produce such antibodies are described. The antibodies of the present invention can be used in a method for detecting BoNT/A in a sample and/or in a method for purifying BoNT/A from an impure solution. In addition, the antibodies can be used for passive immunization against BoNT/A intoxication or as intoxication therapy. Another aspect of the invention is a kit for detecting BoNT/A in a sample.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2006
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Army
    Inventors: Sina Bavari, Edna R. Torres Melendez, Frank J. Lebeda
  • Antibodies against type a botulinum neurotoxin
    Publication number: 20040110284
    Abstract: Antibodies for binding epitopes of BoNT/A and hybridomas which produce such antibodies are described. The antibodies of the present invention can be used in a method for detecting BoNT/A in a sample and/or in a method for purifying BoNT/A from an impure solution. In addition, the antibodies can be used for passive immunization against BoNT/A intoxication or as intoxication therapy. Another aspect of the invention is a kit for detecting BoNT/A in a sample.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2003
    Publication date: June 10, 2004
    Inventors: Sina Bavari, Edna R. Torres Melendez, Frank J. Lebeda
  • Antibodies against type a botulinum neurotoxin
    Patent number: 6667158
    Abstract: Antibodies for binding epitopes of BoNT/A and hybridomas which produce such antibodies are described. The antibodies of the present invention can be used in a method for detecting BoNT/A in a sample and/or in a method for purifying BoNT/A from an impure solution. In addition, the antibodies can be used for passive immunization against BoNT/A intoxication or as intoxication therapy. Another aspect of the invention is a kit for detecting BoNT/A in a sample.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2003
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Army
    Inventors: Sina Bavari, Edna R. Torres Melendez, Frank J. Lebeda