Patents by Inventor Kerry A. Wilson

Kerry A. Wilson 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).

  • NADP-dependent glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate dehydrogenase for therapeutic use
    Patent number: 7217415
    Abstract: According to the present invention, a series of genes are identified in Group B Streptococcus, the products of which may be located on the outer surface of the organism. The genes, or functional fragments thereof, may be useful in the preparation of therapeutics, e.g. vaccines for the immunization of a patient against microbial infection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2007
    Assignee: Emergent Product Development UK Limited
    Inventors: Martin John Glenton Hughes, Joseph David Santangelo, Jonathan Douglas Lane, Robert Feldman, Joanne Christine Moore, Richard James Dobson, Paul Everest, Caroline Joanne Henwood, Gordon Dougan, Rebecca Kerry Wilson
  • Genes and proteins, and their use
    Patent number: 6890539
    Abstract: A protein from Group B Streptococcus is shown to be an outer surface protein and is a useful target for antimicrobial therapy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2005
    Assignee: Microscience, Ltd.
    Inventors: Martin John Glenton Hughes, Joseph David Santangelo, Jonathan Douglas Lane, Robert Feldman, Joanne Christine Moore, Richard James Dobson, Paul Everest, Gordon Dougan, Rebecca Kerry Wilson
  • Genes and proteins and their use
    Patent number: 6812021
    Abstract: According to the present invention, a series of genes are identified in Group B Streptococcus, the products of which may be associated with the outer surface of the organism. The genes, or functional fragments thereof, may be useful in the preparation of therapeutics, e.g. vacaccines to immunize a patient against microbial infection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2004
    Assignee: Microscience Limited
    Inventors: Martin John Glenton Hughes, Joseph David Santangelo, Jonathan Douglas Lane, Robert Feldman, Joanne Christine Moore, Richard James Dobson, Paul Everest, Gordon Dougan, Rebecca Kerry Wilson
  • Genes and proteins, and their use
    Publication number: 20030104000
    Abstract: A protein from Group B Streptococcus is shown to be an outer surface protein and is a useful target for antimicrobial therapy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2002
    Publication date: June 5, 2003
    Inventors: Martin John Glenton Hughes, Joseph David Santangelo, Jonathan Douglas Lane, Robert Feldman, Joanne Christine Moore, Richard James Dobson, Paul Everest, Gordon Dougan, Rebecca Kerry Wilson
  • Optical fiber sorter system and method
    Patent number: 6566644
    Abstract: An optical fiber sorter system (10) includes a measurement system (14) operable to determine a measurement characteristic of an optical fiber. The system (10) also includes a guide system (12) operable to direct the optical fiber to a measurement position (54) relative to the measurement system (14). The system also includes a collection system (16) disposed adjacent an outlet (126) of the guide system (12). The collection system (16) includes a plurality of receivers (24) for receiving the optical fibers from the guide system (12). The system further includes a controller (18) operable to automatically position a particular receiver (24) of the collection system (16) adjacent the outlet (126) of the guide system (12) corresponding to the measurement characteristic of the optical fiber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2003
    Assignee: Litton Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: James D. Pruet, Kerry A. Wilson
  • Method and system for optically testing a detector
    Patent number: 6531691
    Abstract: An optical test system (10) for testing one or more detectors includes a signal generator (12) operable to generate an optical signal. The test system (10) also includes an aperture system (16) operable to regulate an intensity of the optical signal. The test system (10) further includes a signal distributor (20) coupled to the aperture system (16) and operable to distribute the optical signal to a plurality of optical connections (22). Each optical connection (22) is coupled to a detector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2003
    Assignee: Northrop Grumman Corporation
    Inventors: James D. Pruet, Kerry A. Wilson
  • Capillary flow apparatus for inoculation of a test substrate
    Patent number: 5110555
    Abstract: An inoculation device preferably for use in the testing of a fluid sample such as urine. The device includes a capillary flow system which allows for immediate and contemporaneous inoculation of a plurality of reagent pads forming part of a test substrate. The flow system includes a plurality of nozzles and a support structure which directs flow into the individual reagent pads while avoiding cross-contamination.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 1989
    Date of Patent: May 5, 1992
    Assignee: Miles Inc.
    Inventors: Craig E. Moore, Kerry Wilson