Patents by Inventor Graham J.M. Cox

Graham J.M. Cox 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).

  • Fusion proteins comprising vasoactive intestinal peptide or PACAP
    Patent number: 6037321
    Abstract: This invention relates to vasoactive intestinal peptide ("VIP") and cross-reactive peptides. In particular, this invention relates to peptides capable of inducing antibodies which neutralize the activity of VIP. This invention also relates to tandemly repeated peptides derived from VIP or from cross-reactive peptides, which can elicit a broad immune response. The present invention is useful for increasing egg production in bird species and for increasing efficiency of feed utilization and rate of gain in food producing animals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2000
    Assignee: Biostar Inc.
    Inventors: Graham J.M. Cox, Jack Manns, Carolyn Weeks-Levy