Patents by Inventor Janice Morrison-Plummer

Janice Morrison-Plummer 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).

  • Diagnostic methods for mycoplasma genitalium infections
    Patent number: 5158870
    Abstract: Monoclonal antibodies binding Mycoplasma genitalium more strongly than Mycoplasma pneumoniae, Mycoplasma hominis, Mycoplasma orale, Mycoplasma salivarium and Acholeplasm laidlawii are described herein. These monoclonal antibodies are utilized in immunoassays directed toward the detection of M. genitalium infections. Hybridomas producing the above-described monoclonal antibodies have been created and isolated. These monoclonal antibodies are directed toward M. genitalium antigens. Certain antibodies bind protein antigens, while others bind lipid antigens. In one case a particular antibody apparently has binding affinity for both protein and lipid antigens of M. genitalium.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 1990
    Date of Patent: October 27, 1992
    Assignee: Board of Regents, The University of Texas System
    Inventors: Joel B. Baseman, Janice Morrison-Plummer