Patents by Inventor Larry R. Smith

Larry R. Smith 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).

  • Activation of RIG-I Pathway
    Publication number: 20130005028
    Abstract: The disclosed invention relates to nucleic acid molecules and compositions thereof for stimulating or enhancing an immune response in a subject. Methods for the use of the molecules and compositions, including administration of the molecules or compositions to a subject to facilitate an immune response to a vector encoded antigen are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2007
    Publication date: January 3, 2013
    Inventors: Larry R. Smith, Catherine K. Yang
  • Enhancing protein expression
    Publication number: 20090069256
    Abstract: Modified polynucleotide compositions providing enhanced gene expression and methods for preparing said compositions are disclosed. Methods of using the compositions, such as in screening assays, diagnostic tools, kits, etc. and for prevention and/or treatment of diseases and disorders are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2005
    Publication date: March 12, 2009
    Inventors: Larry R. Smith, Vafa Shahabi, Maninder K. Sidhu
  • Window regulator for a curved window
    Patent number: 4777766
    Abstract: The present invention provides a vehicle window regulator for curved windows. The present invention reduces the deflection of the sector arms of the window regulator allowing the use of lighter materials in the regulator components and also allowing the window to be placed into a thinner door panel enclosure than that previously allowable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 1987
    Date of Patent: October 18, 1988
    Assignee: Saturn Corporation
    Inventors: Kenneth M. Johnson, Steven W. Bauer, Ronald N. Wilkie, Larry R. Smith, Frederic R. Adams