Patents by Inventor Jane Dodd
Jane Dodd 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).
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Patent number: 10154673Abstract: The invention provides protein-functionalized magnetic nanoparticles comprising magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) to which a lactose-binding protein or enzyme has been immobilized. The protein-functionalized magnetic nanoparticles are particularly suitable for separating lactose from a lactose-containing solution, such as milk, cheese, yoghurt, flavored milk or the like. The protein-functionalized MNPs can be added to the lactose-containing solution and be allowed to bind to the lactose in the solution. The MNPs, to which the lactose is bound, can then be magnetically removed from the solution, e.g. by applying an external magnetic field.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2015Date of Patent: December 18, 2018Assignee: STELLENBOSCH UNIVERSITYInventors: Amanda Jane Dodd, Lubertus Klumperman, Pieter Swart
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Patent number: 9933544Abstract: An example apparatus includes an outer housing and a drive shaft at least partially within and rotationally independent from the outer housing. A drill bit may be coupled to the drive shaft. At least one gamma ray sensor may be rotationally coupled to the drive shaft within the outer housing. In certain embodiments, the apparatus further includes a housing rotationally coupled to the drive shaft, wherein the housing comprises at least one pressurized cavity; and the at least one gamma ray sensor is located within the at least one pressurized cavity.Type: GrantFiled: December 24, 2014Date of Patent: April 3, 2018Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Lauren Jane Dodds, Jonathan Peter Zacharko
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Publication number: 20170329042Abstract: An example apparatus includes an outer housing and a drive shaft at least partially within and rotationally independent from the outer housing. A drill bit may be coupled to the drive shaft. At least one gamma ray sensor may be rotationally coupled to the drive shaft within the outer housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 24, 2014Publication date: November 16, 2017Inventors: Lauren Jane Dodds, Jonathan Peter Zacharko
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Publication number: 20160330988Abstract: The invention provides protein-functionalised magnetic nanoparticles comprising magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) to which a lactose-binding protein or enzyme has been immobilized. The protein-functionalised magnetic nanoparticles are particularly suitable for separating lactose from a lactose-containing solution, such as milk, cheese, yoghurt, flavoured milk or the like. The protein-functionalised MNPs can be added to the lactose-containing solution and be allowed to bind to the lactose in the solution. The MNPs, to which the lactose is bound, can then be magnetically removed from the solution, e.g. by applying an external magnetic field.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2015Publication date: November 17, 2016Applicant: Stellenbosch UniversityInventors: Amanda Jane Dodd, Lubertus Klumperman, Pieter Swart
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Publication number: 20040005602Abstract: This invention provides an isolated nucleic acid molecule encoding a vhh-1 protein, an isolated protein which is a vhh-1 protein, vectors comprising an isolated nucleic acid molecule encoding a vhh-1 protein, mammalian cells comprising such vectors, antibodies directed to a vhh-1 protein, nucleic acid probes useful for detecting a nucleic acid molecule encoding a vhh-1 protein, pharmaceutical compositions related to the vhh-1 proteins, nonhuman transgenic animals which express a normal or a mutant vhh-1 protein. This invention further provides methods for inducing differentiation of floor plate cell, motor neuron, generating ventral neurons and treatments for alleviating abnormalities associated with the vhh-1 protein.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2003Publication date: January 8, 2004Applicant: The Trustees of Columbia UniversityInventors: Thomas M. Jessell, Jane Dodd, Henk Roelink, Thomas Edlund
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Patent number: 6670451Abstract: Netrin proteins, nucleic acids which encode netrin proteins and hybridization reagents, probes and primers capable of hybridizing with netrin genes and methods for screening chemical libraries for lead compounds for pharmacological agents are provided.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2001Date of Patent: December 30, 2003Assignees: The Regents of the University of California, Columbia UniversityInventors: Marc Tessier-Lavigne, Tito Serafini, Timothy Kennedy, Marysia Placzek, Thomas Jessell, Jane Dodd
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Patent number: 6566092Abstract: This invention provides an isolated nucleic acid molecule encoding a vhh-1 protein, an isolated protein which is a vhh-1 protein, vectors comprising an isolated nucleic acid molecule encoding a vhh-1 protein, mamunalian cells comprising such vectors, antibodies directed to a vhh-1 protein, nucleic acid probes useful for detecting a nucleic acid molecule encoding a vhh-1 protein, pharmaceutical compositions related to the vhh-1 proteins, nonhuman transgenic animals which express a normal or a mutant vhh-1 protein. This invention further provides methods for inducing differentiation of floor plate cell, motor neuron, generating ventral neurons and treatments for alleviating abnormalities associated with the vhh-1 protein.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 1997Date of Patent: May 20, 2003Assignee: The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New YorkInventors: Thomas M. Jessell, Jane Dodd, Henk Roelink, Thomas Edlund
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Patent number: 6551638Abstract: A method of packaging a beverage having gas in solution and a beverage package has a container 10 containing the beverage 6 to form a headspace 15. Floating on the beverage 6 is a hollow spherical capsule having a restricted aperture 7. During sealing of the container 10 by a top 20 the headspace 15 is pressurised (by a nitrogen dose 16) and during such pressurisation the insert 1 is raised relative to its natural floating position on the beverage 6 to ensure that the aperture 7 communicates with the headspace 15 to pressurise the chamber of that insert. The aforementioned raising of the insert 1 is preferably achieved by subjecting the insert to a centrifugal force during rotation of the container in seaming the top 20 thereto or by magnetic attraction. Following pressurisation of the headspace 15 the insert is lowered to float naturally on the beverage 6 with its aperture 7 submerged. During pressurisation the insert 1 may take in a minimal volume of beverage from the container.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 1997Date of Patent: April 22, 2003Assignee: Guinness Brewing Worldwide LimitedInventors: Carole Jane Dodd, Robert Purdham, Vivien Jane Sargeant
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Publication number: 20030049248Abstract: Netrin proteins, nucleic acids which encode netrin proteins and hybridization reagents, probes and primers capable of hybridizing with netrin genes and methods for screening chemical libraries for lead compounds for pharmacological agents are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2001Publication date: March 13, 2003Applicant: The Regents of the University of California Columbia UniversityInventors: Marc Tessier-Lavigne, Tito Serafini, Timothy Kennedy, Marysia Placzek, Thomas Jessell, Jane Dodd
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Patent number: 6309638Abstract: Netrin proteins, nucleic acids which encode netrin proteins and hybridization reagents, probes and primers capable of hybridizing with netrin genes and methods for screening chemical libraries for lead compounds for pharmacological agents are provided.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2000Date of Patent: October 30, 2001Assignees: The Regents of the University of California, Columbia UniversityInventors: Marc Tessier-Lavigne, Tito Serafini, Timothy Kennedy, Marysia Placzek, Thomas Jessell, Jane Dodd
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Patent number: 6235885Abstract: This invention provides an isolated nucleic acid molecule encoding a vertebrate Vhh-1 protein. The preferred embodiments are rat and human Vhh-1 protein. This invention provides purified vertebrate Vhh-1 protein and a method to purify same. This invention provides isolated nucleic acid molecules encoding a human and a rat Vhh-1 protein and the purified rat and human Vhh-1 protein encoded by same. This invention provides a vector encoding a vertebrate Vhh-1 protein and mammalian cells comprising such vectors. This invention provides antibodies directed to a vertebrate Vhh-1 protein. This invention further provides nucleic acid probes useful for detecting a nucleic acid molecule encoding a vertebrate Vhh-1 protein. This invention provides pharmaceutical compounds comprising the human Vhh-1 protein. This invention provides nonhuman transgenic animals which express DNA encoding a vertebrate Vhh-1 protein.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 1996Date of Patent: May 22, 2001Assignee: The Trustees of Columbia University In the City of New YorkInventors: Thomas M. Jessell, Jane Dodd, Henk Roelink, Thomas Edlund
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Patent number: 6096866Abstract: Netrins, nucleic acids which encode netrin proteins and hybridization reagents, probes and primers capable of hybridizing with netrin genes and methods for screening chemical libraries for lead compounds for pharmacological agents are provided.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 1995Date of Patent: August 1, 2000Assignees: The Regents of the University of California, Columbia UniversityInventors: Marc Tessier-Lavigne, Tito Serafini, Timothy Kennedy, Marysia Placzek, Thomas Jessell, Jane Dodd
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Patent number: 6017714Abstract: Netrin proteins, nucleic acids which encode netrin proteins and hybridization reagents, probes and primers capable of hybridizing with netrin genes and methods for screening chemical libraries for lead compounds for pharmacological agents are provided.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 1995Date of Patent: January 25, 2000Assignees: The Regents of the University of California, Columbia UniversityInventors: Marc Tessier-Lavigne, Tito Serafini, Timothy Kennedy, Marysia Placzek, Thomas Jessell, Jane Dodd
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Patent number: 5565331Abstract: A novel classes of neural axon outgrowth promoting and orienting proteins, nucleic acids encoding such proteins and receptors which selectively bind such proteins are disclosed. The disclosed neural axon outgrowth promoting and orienting proteins include the laminin-related p75/p78 family; a family of vertebrate proteins which promote axon outgrowth and/or orientation, and p75/p78 family-specific receptors, including receptors found on spinal nerve axons, especially growth cones. Also disclosed are agents including peptides derived from the disclosed neural axon outgrowth promoting proteins capable of effecting axon outgrowth, orientation and regeneration. These agents provide small molecular weight modulators of nerve cell growth useful in the treatment of neurological disease and injury.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 1993Date of Patent: October 15, 1996Assignee: The Regents of the University of CaliforniaInventors: Marc Tessier-Lavigne, Tito Serafini, Timothy Kennedy, Merysia Placzek, Thomas Jessell, Jane Dodd