Patents by Inventor Frances K. Newman

Frances K. Newman 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).

  • Temperature-sensitive and cold-adapted human parainfluenza virus type 2 (HPIV-2) and vaccines based on such virus
    Patent number: 6946136
    Abstract: The present invention relates to isolated, attenuated viral strains of human parainfluenza virus 2 (HPIV-2), which are useful in live vaccine preparations. These strains exhibit a temperature sensitive and cold adapted phenotype useful for stimulating a protective immune response in an inoculated mammal without producing severe symptoms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2005
    Assignee: St. Louis University
    Inventors: Robert B. Belshe, Frances K. Newman
  • Temperature-sensitive and cold-adapted human parainfluenza virus type 2 (HPIV-2) and vaccines based on such virus
    Publication number: 20010029041
    Abstract: The present invention relates to isolated, attenuated viral strains of human parainfluenza virus 2 (HPIV-2), which are useful in live vaccine preparations. These strains exhibit a temperature sensitive and cold adapted phenotype useful for stimulating a protective immune response in an inoculated mammal without producing severe symptoms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2001
    Publication date: October 11, 2001
    Applicant: St. Louis University
    Inventors: Robert B. Belshe, Frances K. Newman