Patents by Inventor Michael D. Highfield

Michael D. Highfield 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).

  • Recombinant DNA expression vector encoding for foot and mouth disease virus proteins
    Patent number: 4743554
    Abstract: A DNA molecule comprising a nucleotide sequence substantially corresponding to all or a portion of foot and mouth disease virus RNA and in particular coding for at least one protein of foot and mouth disease virus. The DNA molecule can be inserted into a DNA cloning vehicle capable of expressing the DNA molecule, after a suitable host cell has been transformed by the cloning vehicle. The expression product can be incorporated into a vaccine for stimulating antibodies against FMDV. Methods for producing the DNA molecule, recombinant cloning vehicle and transformed host cell are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 1985
    Date of Patent: May 10, 1988
    Inventors: John C. Boothroyd, George A. M. Cross, Michael D. Highfield, Michael D. Winther, David J. Rowlands, Fred Brown, Timothy J. R. Harris