Patents by Inventor Frank P. McCormick

Frank P. McCormick 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).

  • Compositions for detecting ras gene proteins and cancer therapeutics
    Patent number: 5234839
    Abstract: Compositions useful for detecting ras gene proteins are described consisting of GTP and a protein having an apparent reduced molecular weight of about 115,000-120,000 daltons, or fragments derived therefrom, that stimulate ras protein guanosine triphosphatase activity. Also described are methods whereby the compositions are used to identify cancer therapeutics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 1991
    Date of Patent: August 10, 1993
    Assignee: Cetus Oncology Corporation
    Inventors: Frank P. McCormick, Kirston E. Koths, Robert F. Halenbeck, Mary M. Trahey