Patents by Inventor Joan M. Sechler

Joan M. Sechler 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).

  • Use of restriction endonucleases against viruses, including HIV
    Patent number: 5523232
    Abstract: Restriction endonucleases are administered to a patient topically or internally to prevent or ameliorate viral infection. The endonucleases are also useful to treat products, such as blood and blood derived products, to eliminate viral transmission when the products are administered to a patient. In addition, the endonucleases may be used in the manner of a disinfectant to inactivate viral contamination on objects. The endonucleases are used in their native form, modified to provide decreased immunoreactivity or increased ability to target a site of infection or both, and alone or in combination with a suitable excipient. In addition to methods of treatment and disinfection, the invention provides related products, such as pharmaceutical compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 1994
    Date of Patent: June 4, 1996
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Department of Health and Human Services
    Inventor: Joan M. Sechler