Patents by Inventor Karen A. Duggan

Karen A. Duggan 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).

  • Publication number: 20160040214
    Abstract: The present method relates to methods of quantifying nucleic acids, and in particular to the use of a universal reference nucleic acid to generate a calibration curve from which the level of a target nucleic acid in a sample can be calculated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2015
    Publication date: February 11, 2016
    Inventors: Karen A. Duggan, Nicola R. Boulter
  • Patent number: 7951777
    Abstract: The present invention is concerned with composition and methods for treatment of certain cardiovascular conditions. In particular it is concerned with prophylactic or therapeutic treatment of myocardial fibrosis or associated conditions by administering compositions comprising vasoactive intestinal peptide (VIP) and/or active fragments) thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2011
    Assignee: Vectus Biosystems Limited
    Inventor: Karen A. Duggan
  • Publication number: 20080108573
    Abstract: The present invention is concerned with composition and methods for treatment of certain cardiovascular conditions. In particular it is concerned with prophylactic or therapeutic treatment of myocardial fibrosis or associated conditions by administering compositions comprising vasoactive intestinal peptide (VIP) and/or active fragments) thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2005
    Publication date: May 8, 2008
    Inventor: Karen A. Duggan