Patents by Inventor Frank Morton

Frank Morton 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).

  • Antibody libraries with maximized antibody developability characteristics
    Patent number: 11920258
    Abstract: Antibody libraries comprising a plurality of heavy chain variable domains and/or a plurality of light chain variable domains, which comprise complementary determining regions (CDRs) found in naturally-occurring human antibodies, and methods of making such antibody libraries. The antibody libraries are free of members that comprise one or more liabilities affecting one or more features of such members. Further, the antibody libraries comprise members having heavy chain and/or light chain CDRs not found in the same naturally-occurring human antibody.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: RULES-BASED MEDICINE INC.
    Inventors: Andrew Raymon Morton Bradbury, Michael Frank Erasmus, Andre Teixeira
  • Anti-backlash nut assembly for a lead screw
    Publication number: 20070012127
    Abstract: In a preferred embodiment, a system, including: an anti-backlash nut having a tapered surface at one end thereof; a drive nut having a complementary tapered surface engaging the tapered surface on the anti-backlash nut; and biasing means urging the tapered surfaces together. A method is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2004
    Publication date: January 18, 2007
    Inventor: Frank Morton
  • Linear actuator body
    Patent number: D497620
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2004
    Assignee: Tritex Corporation
    Inventor: Frank Morton