Patents by Inventor James M. Pierce

James M. Pierce 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).

  • N-ACETYLGLUCOSAMINYLTRANSFERASE VB CODING SEQUENCES, RECOMBINANT CELLS AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20090042247
    Abstract: A previously unknown mammalian UDP-N-acetylglucosamine:?-6-D-mannoside ?-1,6-N-acetylglucosaminyl-transferase (termed GlcNAc T-Vb herein) coding sequence, protein, recombinant host cells and antibodies which specifically bind GlcNAc T-Vb are described. In particular, GlcNAc T-Vb of mouse is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2008
    Publication date: February 12, 2009
    Applicant: University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: James M. Pierce, Maria Kamar, Jin-Kyu Lee, Mika Kaneko
  • N-acetylglucosaminyltransferase Vb coding sequences, recombinant cells and methods
    Patent number: 7348171
    Abstract: A previously unknown mammalian UDP-N-acetylglucosamine:?-6-D-mannoside ?-1,6-N-acetylglucosaminyl-transferase (termed GlcNAc T-Vb herein) coding sequence, protein, recombinant host cells and antibodies which specifically bind GlcNAc T-Vb are described. GlcNAc T-Vb is encoded on human chromosome 17, whereas the prior GlcNAc T-V is encoded on human chromosome 2.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2008
    Assignee: University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: James M. Pierce, Maria Kamar, Jin-Kyu Lee, Mika Kaneko
  • Transgenic non-human mammals expressing heterologous glycosyltransferase DNA sequences produce oligosaccharides and glycoproteins in their milk
    Patent number: 6204431
    Abstract: The subject invention relates to methods of producing non-human transgenic mammals which produce various oligosaccharides and glycoconjugates in their milk. Additionally, the subject invention relates to the mammals themselves, the milk which they produce, compositions comprising the milk, fractions of the milk, and the purified oligosaccharides, as well as glyconjugates, present in the milk.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2001
    Assignee: Abbott Laboratories
    Inventors: Pedro A. Prieto, John J. Kopchick, Richard D. Cummings, James M. Pierce, David F. Smith, Kelley W. Moremen
  • Inhibitors for alpha-L-fucosyl transferase
    Patent number: 5206356
    Abstract: Synthetic glycosaminosyl transferase-V acceptors and inhibitors are disclosed. Minimal trisaccharide inhibitors and acceptors specific for GnT-V, which is associated with the ability of cells to metastasize are useful, in diagnosis and treatment of conditions characterized by metastatic cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 1991
    Date of Patent: April 27, 1993
    Assignee: Chembiomed, Ltd.
    Inventors: James M. Pierce, Ole Hindsgaul
  • Intra-vaginal device and method
    Patent number: 5069906
    Abstract: The invention disclosed provides an intra-vaginal device prepared using ingredients which slowly release in the vagina over a significant period of time. The present intra-vaginal device also usefully serves as a drug release means for controllably releasing a drug in the vagina. A method for controlled drug release in the vagina is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 1990
    Date of Patent: December 3, 1991
    Assignee: MaxiMed Corporation
    Inventors: Robert S. Cohen, James M. Pierce, William H. Kinsey
  • Inhibitors for glycosaminosyl transferase V
    Patent number: 5032505
    Abstract: Synthetic glycosaminosyl transferase-V acceptors and inhibitors are disclosed. Minimal trisaccharide inhibitors and acceptors specific for GnT-V, which is associated with the ability of cells to metastasize are useful, in diagnosis and treatment of conditions characterized by metastatic cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 1988
    Date of Patent: July 16, 1991
    Assignee: Chembiomed, Ltd.
    Inventors: James M. Pierce, Ole Hindsgaul
  • Intra-vaginal device and method for sustained drug release
    Patent number: 4983393
    Abstract: The invention disclosed provides an intra-vaginal device prepared using ingredients which slowly release in the vagina over a significant period of time. The present intra-vaginal device also usefully serves as a drug release means for controllably releasing a drug in the vagina. A method for controlled drug release in the vagina is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 1988
    Date of Patent: January 8, 1991
    Assignee: MaxiMed Corporation
    Inventors: Robert S. Cohen, James M. Pierce, William H. Kinsey
  • Method and apparatus for grading fabrics
    Patent number: 4800503
    Abstract: A fabric grading method and system includes a computer and speech command system for converting oral commands spoken by an operator to signals for driving an inspection frame and a defect labeling device. The operator's spoken defect descriptions are automatically recorded and discriminated so that the defect labeler is only driven in response to detected major defects. The system also receives and records width and pick per inch measuring data for the fabric being inspected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 1986
    Date of Patent: January 24, 1989
    Assignee: Burlington Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: James M. Pierce, Jr., Jerry F. Mallard