Patents by Inventor Jessica Keffer

Jessica Keffer 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).

  • Chrysophaentin antimicrobial compounds that inhibit FtsZ protein
    Patent number: 8399689
    Abstract: Embodiments of antimicrobial chrysophaentin compounds, pharmaceutical compositions including the chrysophaentin compounds, and methods for using the chrysophaentin compounds are disclosed. Some embodiments of the disclosed compounds are isolated from Chrysophaeum taylori. Certain embodiments of the chrysophaentin compounds inhibit FtsZ protein, thereby inhibiting the growth of clinically relevant bacteria, including drug-resistant strains.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2013
    Assignee: The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services
    Inventors: Carole A. Bewley, Alberto Plaza, Jessica Keffer
  • CHRYSOPHAENTIN ANTIMICROBIAL COMPOUNDS THAT INHIBIT FTSZ PROTEIN
    Publication number: 20120316227
    Abstract: Embodiments of antimicrobial chrysophaentin compounds, pharmaceutical compositions including the chrysophaentin compounds, and methods for using the chrysophaentin compounds are disclosed. Some embodiments of the disclosed compounds are isolated from Chrysophaeum taylori. Certain embodiments of the chrysophaentin compounds inhibit FtsZ protein, thereby inhibiting the growth of clinically relevant bacteria, including drug-resistant strains.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2011
    Publication date: December 13, 2012
    Inventors: Carole A. Bewley, Alberto Plaza, Jessica Keffer