Patents by Inventor John G. Steele

John G. Steele 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).

  • Cell growth substrates
    Patent number: 5449383
    Abstract: A process for producing a polymeric surface coating which faciliates attachment of cells on a polymeric substrate. The coating is deposited by plasma deposition of an amide monomer vapour. The coated product is suitable for use in tissue culture trays and biomedical implants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 1993
    Date of Patent: September 12, 1995
    Inventors: Ronald C. Chatelier, Hans J. Griesser, John G. Steele, Graham Johnson
  • Monoclonal antibodies directed against vitronectin and fibronectin, and uses thereof
    Patent number: 5389518
    Abstract: The present invention provides monoclonal antibodies directed against specific domains of fibronectin and vitronectin. These monoclonals may be used in the production of the biomaterial and devices for use in in vitro cell culture. The present invention also provides an efficient method for extracting vitronectin from bovine serum or plasma using monoclonal antibodies and methods for analyzing biological samples for the presence of adhesive glycoproteins or fragments thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 1994
    Date of Patent: February 14, 1995
    Assignee: Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation
    Inventors: John G. Steele, Patricia A. Underwood
  • Neutralized perfluoro-3,6-dioxa-4-methyl-7-octene sulphonyl fluoride copolymer surface for attachment and growth of animal cells
    Patent number: 5077215
    Abstract: Neutralized surface of a polymer of perfluoro-3,6-dioxa-4-methyl-7-octene sulphonyl fluoride for attachment and growth of animal cells in vivo or in vitro, the comonomer preferably being tetrfluorethylene.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 1989
    Date of Patent: December 31, 1991
    Assignees: Telectronics Pty. Limited, Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation
    Inventors: Brian R. McAuslan, John G. Steele, William Norris, Graham Johnson