Patents by Inventor Marc A. Goldstein

Marc A. Goldstein 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).

  • Cellulose binding domain fusion proteins
    Patent number: 5719044
    Abstract: A cellulose binding domain (CBD) having a high affinity for crystalline cellulose and chitin is disclosed, along with methods for the molecular cloning and recombinant production thereof. Fusion products comprising the CBD and a second protein are likewise described. A wide range of applications are contemplated for both the CBD and the fusion products, including drug delivery, affinity separations, and diagnostic techniques.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 1995
    Date of Patent: February 17, 1998
    Assignees: Yissum Research Development Company of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Oded Shoseyov, Itai Shpiegl, Marc A. Goldstein, Roy H. Doi
  • Methods of use of cellulose binding domain proteins
    Patent number: 5670623
    Abstract: A cellulose binding domain (CBD) having a high affinity for crystalline cellulose and chitin is disclosed, along with methods for the molecular cloning and recombinant production thereof. Fusion products comprising the CBD and a second protein are likewise described. A wide range of applications are contemplated for both the CBD and the fusion products, including drug delivery, affinity separations, and diagnostic techniques.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 23, 1997
    Assignees: Yissum Research Development Company of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, The University of California
    Inventors: Oded Shoseyov, Itai Shpiegl, Marc A. Goldstein, Roy H. Doi
  • Nucleic acids encoding a cellulose binding domain
    Patent number: 5496934
    Abstract: A cellulose binding domain (CBD) having a high affinity for crystalline cellulose and chitin is disclosed, along with methods for the molecular cloning and recombinant production thereof. Fusion products comprising the CBD and a second protein are likewise described. A wide range of applications are contemplated for both the CBD and the fusion products, including drug delivery, affinity separations, and diagnostic techniques.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 1993
    Date of Patent: March 5, 1996
    Assignees: Yissum Research Development Company of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Oded Shoseyov, Itai Shpiegl, Marc A. Goldstein, Roy H. Doi
  • Aim improving self-aligning golf shoes
    Patent number: 5381614
    Abstract: A pair of golf shoes for aiding a golfer in establishing an optimal stance and improving the golfer's aim during driving and iron shots is disclosed. The golf shoes comprise an upper portion and a sole portion. The upper portion includes visual alignment guide lines thereon for aiding a golfer in establishing relative positioning of the golfer's feet with respect to each other, the golf ball and the target.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 1993
    Date of Patent: January 17, 1995
    Inventor: Marc Goldstein
  • Percutaneous vasectomy method
    Patent number: 4920982
    Abstract: A percutaneous vasectomy method is disclosed which involves closing the vas deferens of a male patient without incising the patient's scrotum. The method comprises the steps of inserting a sharp-tipped needle having a first predetermined diameter into the scrotum of the male patient and through a wall of the vas deferens, the insertion forming a passageway from the surface of the scrotum to the interior of the vas deferens; removing the sharp-tipped needle from the vas deferens and the scrotum; inserting a blunt-tipped needle having a second predetermined diameter, less than the first predetermined diameter, through the passageway and into the interior of the vas deferens; activating a cauterizing element which includes the blunt-tipped needle for a selected period of time to cauterize and thereby close the vas deferens to sterilize the male patient; and removing the blunt-tipped needle from the vas deferens and scrotum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 1988
    Date of Patent: May 1, 1990
    Assignee: Vastech Medical Products Inc.
    Inventor: Marc Goldstein
  • Microspike surgical approximator
    Patent number: 4635636
    Abstract: A microspike surgical approximator usable to stabilize the ends of ducts or vessels being anastomosed microsurgically includes a pair of approximating clamps slidable along a bar which is foldable at a point intermediate the approximating clamps. Each clamp includes a stationary blade which is alidable along the bar and a pivoted blade that is movable with respect to the stationary blade. The major faces of the blades terminate in lower duct or vessel clamping portions, each of which has a curved jaw segment. These jaw segments cooperate to form an annular duct or vessel receiving aperture. A plurality of microspikes are secured to the curved jaw segments and extend into the duct or vessel receiving aperture. During vessel stabilization, the microspikes contact the adventitia of the vessel to hold the duct or vessel ends with minimal trauma.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 1985
    Date of Patent: January 13, 1987
    Assignee: Cornell Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventor: Marc Goldstein