Patents by Inventor Michael J. Gress

Michael J. Gress 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).

  • Rnase P polypeptides, polynucleotides, and methods using their mechanisms of action
    Patent number: 6649744
    Abstract: This invention relates to a novel bacterial ribonucleoprotein complex and the component parts thereof. More specifically, this invention relates to RNase P RNA isolated from Staphylococcus aureus and the use of RNase P RNA in screens for the identification of antimicrobial compounds and to the use of such compounds in therapy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2003
    Assignees: SmithKline Beecham Corporation, SmithKline Beecham P.L.C.
    Inventors: Michael J. Gress, Lisa A Hegg, Hu Li, Joseph J. Park
  • RNase P polypeptides, polynucleotides, and methods using their mechanisms of action
    Publication number: 20030191083
    Abstract: This invention relates to a novel bacterial ribonucleoprotein complex and the component parts thereof. More specifically, this invention relates to RNase P RNA isolated from Staphylococcus aureus and the use of RNase P RNA in screens for the identification of antimicrobial compounds and to the use of such compounds in therapy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2003
    Publication date: October 9, 2003
    Applicants: SmithKline Beecham Corporation, SmithKline Beecham p.l.c.
    Inventors: Michael J. Gress, Lisa A. Hegg, Hu Li, Joseph J. Park
  • NOVEL RNASE P
    Publication number: 20020049311
    Abstract: This invention relates to a novel bacterial ribonucleoprotein complex and the component parts thereof More specifically, this invention relates to RNase P isolated from S. pneumoniae and the use of RNase P or components thereof in screens for the identification of antimicrobial compounds and to the use of such compounds in therapy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 1999
    Publication date: April 25, 2002
    Inventors: MICHAEL J GRESS, LISA A HEGG, HU LI, CATHERINE D PRESCOTT, AMY M SHAPPELL