Patents by Inventor Michael S. Roberts

Michael S. Roberts 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).

  • Purging of cells using viruses
    Publication number: 20040109878
    Abstract: The subject invention relates to viruses that are able to purge (reduce or eliminate) undesirable cells in a mixture of cells. Undesirable cells can include neoplastic cells, cells mediating graft-versus host diseases, and autoimmune cells. The subject invention also relates to the purging of undesirable cells from bone marrow or peripheral blood cell harvests in the treatment of mammals including cancer patients, transplant recipients, and patients with autoimmune disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2003
    Publication date: June 10, 2004
    Inventors: Harold L. Atkins, John C. Bell, Conrad J. Heilman, Brian D. Lichty, Robert M. Lorence, Michael S. Roberts, David F. Stojdl
  • Computer input device with individually positionable and programmable input members
    Publication number: 20040056781
    Abstract: A configurable computer input device. A base is operable to generate and detect a radio frequency carrier signal. A plurality independently positionable input members are each operatively positioned in the vicinity of the base and individually operable to modulate the carrier signal responsive to its identity and status.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2002
    Publication date: March 25, 2004
    Inventors: Scott M. Rix, Larry J. Kelly, Michael S. Roberts, Preston D. Brown, William L. Burling, Tim C. Kelly, Scott W. Summit
  • Treatment of neoplasms with viruses
    Publication number: 20030165465
    Abstract: The subject invention relates to viruses that are able to replicate and thereby kill neoplastic cells with a deficiency in the IFN-mediated antiviral response, and their use in treating neoplastic disease including cancer and large tumors. RNA and DNA viruses are useful in this regard. The invention also relates to methods for the selection, design, purification and use of such viruses for cancer therapy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2002
    Publication date: September 4, 2003
    Applicant: Pro-Virus, inc.
    Inventors: Michael S. Roberts, Robert M. Lorence, William S. Groene, Harvey Rabin, Reid W. von Borstel
  • Treatment of neoplasms with viruses
    Publication number: 20030044384
    Abstract: The subject invention relates to viruses that are able to replicate and thereby kill neoplastic cells with a deficiency in the IFN-mediated antiviral response, and their use in treating neoplastic disease including cancer and large tumors. RNA and DNA viruses are useful in this regard. The invention also relates to methods for the selection, design, purification and use of such viruses for cancer therapy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2002
    Publication date: March 6, 2003
    Applicant: Pro-Virus, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael S. Roberts, Robert M. Lorence, William S. Groene, Harvey Rabin, Reid W. von Borstel
  • Purging of cells using viruses
    Publication number: 20020037543
    Abstract: The subject invention relates to viruses that are able to purge (reduce or eliminate) undesirable cells in a mixture of cells. Undesirable cells can include neoplastic cells, cells mediating graft-versus host diseases, and autoimmune cells. The subject invention also relates to the purging of undesirable cells from bone marrow or peripheral blood cell harvests in the treatment of mammals including cancer patients, transplant recipients, and patients with autoimmune disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2001
    Publication date: March 28, 2002
    Inventors: Harold L. Atkins, John C. Bell, Conrad J. Heilman, Brian D. Lichty, Robert M. Lorence, Michael S. Roberts, David F. Stojdl