Patents by Inventor Kofi A. Mensah

Kofi A. Mensah 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).

  • Patent number: 12007196
    Abstract: A system for removably attaching accessories to the grip of a hand weapon such as a pistol or rifle. The system has at least one magnet for attracting and retaining the accessory and at least one hook-and-loop fastener for further retaining the accessory and reducing any rotation of the accessory. The system may be an after-market product mountable to an existing weapon and accessory, wherein the components may be mounted using an adhesive, or it may be part of an original manufactured handle or weapon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2024
    Inventor: Michael Kofi Mensah Acquah
  • Publication number: 20240052064
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the treatment or management of autoimmune disorders, such as autoimmune disorders caused by autoreactive B lineage cells, e.g. anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA)-associated vasculitis (AAV).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2021
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Inventors: Kofi MENSAH, Robert PLENGE, Sophie ROY, Dennis ZALLER, Jennifer DOVEY, Steven SAENZ, Jill HENAULT, Camille DOYKAN, Jenna CALVINO, Xi JIN, Joseph PAQUETTE
  • Publication number: 20220390204
    Abstract: A system for removably attaching accessories to the grip of a hand weapon such as a pistol or rifle. The system has at least one magnet for attracting and retaining the accessory and at least one hook-and-loop fastener for further retaining the accessory and reducing any rotation of the accessory. The system may be an after-market product mountable to an existing weapon and accessory, wherein the components may be mounted using an adhesive, or it may be part of an original manufactured handle or weapon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2022
    Publication date: December 8, 2022
    Inventor: Michael Kofi Mensah Acquah
  • Patent number: 9988448
    Abstract: Provided herein are antibodies that specifically bind an epitope of DC-STAMP. Specifically, provided herein are monoclonal antibodies that bind an epitope of DC-STAMP, wherein the epitope comprises the amino acid sequence Glu-Val-His-Leu-Lys-Leu-His-Gly-Glu-Lys-Gln-Gly-Thr-Gln (SEQ ID NO:1). Optionally, the epitope comprises the amino acid sequence His-Gly-Glu-Lys-Gln-Gly-Thr-Gln (SEQ ID NO:2). Optionally, the epitope comprises the amino acid sequence Lys-Gln-Gly-Thr-Gln (SEQ ID NO:3).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2018
    Assignee: UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER
    Inventors: Edward M. Schwarz, Kofi A. Mensah, Yahui Grace Chiu, Christopher T. Ritchlin
  • Publication number: 20150266956
    Abstract: Provided herein are antibodies that specifically bind an epitope of DC-STAMP. Specifically, provided herein are monoclonal antibodies that bind an epitope of DC-STAMP, wherein the epitope comprises the amino acid sequence Glu-Val-His-Leu-Lys-Leu-His-Gly-Glu-Lys-Gln-Gly-Thr-Gln (SEQ ID NO:1). Optionally, the epitope comprises the amino acid sequence His-Gly-Glu-Lys-Gln-Gly-Thr-Gln (SEQ ID NO:2). Optionally, the epitope comprises the amino acid sequence Lys-Gln-Gly-Thr-Gln (SEQ ID NO:3).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2015
    Publication date: September 24, 2015
    Inventors: Edward M. Schwarz, Kofi A. Mensah, Yahui Grace Chiu, Christopher T. Ritchlin
  • Patent number: 9018358
    Abstract: Provided herein are antibodies that specifically bind an epitope of DC-STAMP. Specifically, provided herein are monoclonal antibodies that bind an epitope of DC-STAMP, wherein the epitope comprises the amino acid sequence Glu-Val-His-Leu-Lys-Leu-His-Gly-Glu-Lys-Gln-Gly-Thr-Gln (SEQ ID NO:1). Optionally, the epitope comprises the amino acid sequence His-Gly-Glu-Lys-Gln-Gly-Thr-Gln (SEQ ID NO:2). Optionally, the epitope comprises the amino acid sequence Lys-Gln-Gly-Thr-Gln (SEQ ID NO:3).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2015
    Assignee: University of Rochester
    Inventors: Edward M. Schwarz, Kofi A. Mensah, Yahui Grace Chiu, Christopher T. Ritchlin
  • Publication number: 20130209471
    Abstract: Provided herein are antibodies that specifically bind an epitope of DC-STAMP. Specifically, provided herein are monoclonal antibodies that bind an epitope of DC-STAMP, wherein the epitope comprises the amino acid sequence Glu-Val-His-Leu-Lys-Leu-His-Gly-Glu-Lys-Gln-Gly-Thr-Gln (SEQ ID NO:1). Optionally, the epitope comprises the amino acid sequence His-Gly-Glu-Lys-Gln-Gly-Thr-Gln (SEQ ID NO:2). Optionally, the epitope comprises the amino acid sequence Lys-Gln-Gly-Thr-Gln (SEQ ID NO:3).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2010
    Publication date: August 15, 2013
    Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER
    Inventors: Edward M. Schwarz, Kofi A. Mensah, Yahui Grace Chiu, Christopher T. Ritchlin
  • Publication number: 20110123681
    Abstract: A composite dough product including a laminated dough component and a non-laminated dough component is described. The laminated dough component includes at least one layer of fat, such as a layer of roll-in shortening, and at least one layer of dough. The thickness of the non-laminated dough component is greater than the thickness of a layer of dough in the laminated dough component. Alternatively, the weight of the non-laminated dough component is greater than the weight of a layer of dough in the laminate. The laminated dough component and the non-laminated dough component each retain their individual characteristics in the composite dough product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2010
    Publication date: May 26, 2011
    Inventors: J. Kofi A. Mensah, Stephen M. Jacobsen
  • Patent number: 6745672
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to an improved apparatus for processing dough intermediates that are less developed, softer or which have enhanced water or moisture levels. More specifically, the present invention relates to the use of an improved dough transport module, that has one or more protuberances extending generally perpendicularly from a supporting surface which supports the dough intermediate for a sufficient interval of time during processing so as to eliminate the waste and loss of dough intermediates prior to processing or packaging steps.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2004
    Assignee: The Pillsbury Company
    Inventors: Jeffrey A. Samayoa, Jeffrey L. Casper, J. Kofi A. Mensah, Dennis B. Usgaard, Bruce W. Robb, James W. Finkowski
  • Patent number: 6544513
    Abstract: A method of controlling various insect pests on a plant is disclosed which consists of attracting, augmenting or conserving natural enemies of the insect pests in order to produce a population of the natural enemies sufficient to control the insect pest by applying to the plant an effective amount of a brewer's yeast, S. cerevisiae YESTA 20B (a dried debittered brewer's yeast).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2003
    Assignee: The State of New South Wales C/- NSW Department of Agriculture
    Inventor: Robert Kofi Mensah
  • Patent number: 6274137
    Abstract: A method of controlling moth and other insect pests in a habitat and attracting, augmenting or conserving natural enemies of the moth or other insect pests, which comprises treating the habitat with yeast.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2001
    Assignee: The State of New South Wales
    Inventor: Robert Kofi Mensah