Patents by Inventor Keith Uithoven

Keith Uithoven 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).

  • Antibodies to plasmodium falciparum
    Patent number: 5665552
    Abstract: Antibodies which recognize and bind to histidine rich protein II of Plasmodium falciparum. These antibodies exhibit improved specificity and affinity for the antigen which provides enhanced sensitivity in immunoassays. Peptides useful for generation of the antibodies are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 9, 1997
    Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and Company
    Inventors: S. Melissa Maret, Hans H. Feindt, Gerald DeWayne Hahn, Keith Uithoven
  • Antibodies to Plasmodium falciparum
    Patent number: 5604117
    Abstract: Antibodies which recognize and bind to histidine rich protein II of Plasmodium falciparum. These antibodies exhibit improved specificity and affinity for the antigen which provides enhanced sensitivity in immunoassays. Peptides useful for generation of the antibodies are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 1995
    Date of Patent: February 18, 1997
    Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and Company
    Inventors: S. Melissa Maret, Hans H. Feindt, Gerald D. Hahn, Keith Uithoven
  • Antibodies to the HRPII protein of plasmodium falciparum
    Patent number: 5478741
    Abstract: Antibodies which recognize and bind to histidine rich protein II of Plasmodium falciparum. These antibodies exhibit improved specificity and affinity for the antigen which provides enhanced sensitivity in immunoassays. Peptides useful for generation of the antibodies are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 1994
    Date of Patent: December 26, 1995
    Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and Company
    Inventors: S. Melissa Maret, Hans H. Feindt, Gerald D. Hahn, Keith Uithoven
  • Process, test device, and test kit for a rapid assay having a visible readout
    Patent number: 4920046
    Abstract: A flow through test device and assay kit suitable for use by unskilled technicians is described. The flow through device has a porous support and an absorptive layer. The device is constructed for control of flow rates so that a tracer having a visible particulate label can be used. Optional flow control and porous spacer layers may be included.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 1987
    Date of Patent: April 24, 1990
    Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and Company
    Inventors: Edward McFarland, Keith Uithoven, Jeffrey Carlson