Patents by Inventor Maria W. T. Cruz

Maria W. T. Cruz 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).

  • 43 Kd protein vaccine and method for the production thereof
    Patent number: 5543304
    Abstract: A protein derivable from Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae (APP) having a molecular size ranging between 43 Kd on SDS PAGE is described. The protein is soluble on sodium lauryl sarcosinate (SLS) and not heat modifiable. The protein can also be derived by recombinant methods. The protein in a vaccine provides immunity against multiple serotypes of APP.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 1994
    Date of Patent: August 6, 1996
    Assignee: Board of Trustees operating Michigan State University
    Inventors: Martha H. Mulks, Brad J. Thacker, Maria W. T. Cruz