Patents by Inventor Markey C. McNutt

Markey C. McNutt 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).

  • CELL-BASED PCSK9 SCREENING ASSAY
    Publication number: 20090275053
    Abstract: The present invention includes a PCSK9 activity inhibition assay system, kits, compositions and methods. The present invention includes a cell having a first vector capable of expressing a catalytic fragment of PCSK9, a second vector capable of expressing a prodomain of PCSK9 and a V5 protein with a detectable label. The V5 protein forms a fusion protein with the prodomain of PCSK9 and wherein cleavage of the prodomain by the catalytic fragment of PCSK9 releases a detectable signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2008
    Publication date: November 5, 2009
    Applicant: Board of Regents, The University of Texas System
    Inventors: Jay D. Horton, Markey C. McNutt
  • Device for lifting manhole covers
    Patent number: 5125786
    Abstract: The invention is a dolly on wheels for lifting and moving manhole covers. The dolly has a pivotal sleeve into which a lifting bar fastens and a bottom plate with a crooked tail on its bottom side. The lifting bar has a pointed end which is used in conjunction with the bottom plate to lift small manhole covers and a finger end which is used in conjunction with the bottom plate and tail to lift large manhole covers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 1991
    Date of Patent: June 30, 1992
    Inventors: James J. Baker, Markey C. McNutt