Patents by Inventor Giulo Ratti

Giulo Ratti 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).

  • Patent number: 7988979
    Abstract: The invention provides proteins from Neisseria meningitidis, including the amino acid sequences and the corresponding nucleotide sequences. The proteins are predicted to be useful antigens for vaccines and/or diagnostics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2011
    Assignees: J. Craig Venter Institute, Inc., Novartis AG
    Inventors: Claire M. Fraser, Cesira Galeotti, Guido Grandi, Erin Hickey, Vega Masignani, Maria Rosa Mora, Jeremy Petersen, Mariagrazia Pizza, Rino Rappuoli, Giulo Ratti, Vincenzo Scarlato, Maria Scarselli, Herve Tettelin, Craig Venter
  • Publication number: 20070026021
    Abstract: This invention provides, among other things, protein, polypeptides, and fragments thereof, derived from bacteria Neisseria meningitidis B. Also provided are nucleic acids encoding for such proteins, polypeptides, and/or fragments, as well as nucleic acids complementary thereto (e.g., antisense nucleic acids). Additionally, this invention provides antibodies which bind to the proteins, polypeptides, and/or fragments. This invention further provides expression vectors useful for making the proteins, polypeptides, fragments, and/or nucleic acids, for use as vaccines, diagnostic reagents, immunogenic compositions, and the like. Methods of making the compositions and methods of treatment with the compositions are also provided. This invention also provides methods of detecting the proteins, polypeptides, fragments and/or nucleic acids.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2006
    Publication date: February 1, 2007
    Applicant: Chiron S.r.I.
    Inventors: Claire Fraser, Cesira Galeotti, Guido Grandi, Erin Hickey, Vega Masignani, Marirosa Mora, Jeremy Peterson, Mariagrazia Pizza, Rino Rappuoli, Giulo Ratti, Vincenzo Scarlato, Maria Scarselli, Herve Tettelin, Craig Venter