Patents by Inventor Hugo O'CONNOR

Hugo O'CONNOR 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).

  • Profiling reference panel enriched by non-Ig proteins
    Patent number: 5741653
    Abstract: Panels which consist of individual members, said members comprising proteins, wherein at least one of the members of the panel is a protein other than an immunoglobulin (Ig) or fragment thereof and wherein the presence of said non-Ig protein enriches the panel are described herein. These panels can be tested for reactivity with an analyte to create a profile. Such profiles can be used in pattern matching, analysis of samples and other analyses. Illustrated herein using such panels is a method to determine reactivity of a candidate compound with a target "receptor" which method does not require the physical presence of the receptor. By providing a formula for treating data obtained from a reference panel of this type which is predictive of reactivity with the target receptor, the compound to be tested can be physically assessed with respect to the reference panel, the formula applied, and reactivity with the actual target receptor may be predicted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 1996
    Date of Patent: April 21, 1998
    Assignee: Terrapin Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Lawrence M. Kauvar, Hugo O. Villar
  • Method to identify binding partners
    Patent number: 5587293
    Abstract: A method to determine reactivity of a candidate compound with a target receptor which method does not require the physical presence of the receptor is disclosed. By providing a formula for treating data obtained from a reference set of receptors which is predictive of reactivity with the target receptor, the compound to be tested can be physically assessed with respect to the reference receptors, the formula applied, and reactivity with the actual target receptor may be predicted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 1994
    Date of Patent: December 24, 1996
    Assignee: Terrapin Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Lawrence M. Kauvar, Hugo O. Villar
  • Perfusion device with hepatocytes
    Patent number: 5043260
    Abstract: A perfusion device to grow and maintain hepatocytes including a chamber having a perfusion inlet and a perfusion outlet, a semipermeable membrane in the chamber defining separate perfusion and hepatocyte compartments, and hepatocytes in the hepatocyte compartment attached via oligosaccharide-lectin recognition linkage to a biopolymer support in the hepatocyte compartment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 1987
    Date of Patent: August 27, 1991
    Assignee: Rhode Island Hospital
    Inventor: Hugo O. Jauregui
  • Implantable prosthetic device with lectin linked endothelial cells
    Patent number: 4795459
    Abstract: An implantable prosthetic device made of biocompatible polymer and having a substantially continuous layer of autologus living cells attached via oligosaccharidelectin recognition linkages.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 1987
    Date of Patent: January 3, 1989
    Assignee: Rhode Island Hospital
    Inventor: Hugo O. Jauregui
  • Combined drinking cup and multi-purpose lid therefor
    Patent number: D258483
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 1978
    Date of Patent: March 10, 1981
    Assignee: Lawrence I. Miller
    Inventor: Hugo O. Weinstein