Patents by Inventor Fred W. Keely

Fred W. Keely 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).

  • Self-aligning peptides modeled on human elastin and other fibrous proteins
    Patent number: 5969106
    Abstract: A polypeptide is provided that has a secondary structure characterized by at least three beta-sheet/beta-turn structures, and that is not a naturally occurring fibrous protein. Such polypeptides, illustrated by one modeled on elastin, are useful in prosthesis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 19, 1999
    Assignees: The Hospital for Sick Children, Protein Specialties, Ltd.
    Inventors: Aser Rothstein, Fred W. Keely, Steven J. Rothstein