Patents by Inventor Patricia A. Conrad

Patricia A. Conrad 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).

  • Antibodies to the surface of oocysts and methods of use thereof
    Patent number: 10429386
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides antibodies that bind the surface of Toxoplasma gondii oocysts, methods for using such antibodies and kits and devices for practicing such methods. Such antibodies, methods, kits and devices find use in detection of T. gondii oocysts and the isolation of such oocysts from samples including environmental samples, food-based samples, diagnostic samples, and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2019
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Heather Fritz, Patricia Conrad
  • Antibodies to the Surface of Toxoplasma Gondii Oocysts and Methods of Use Thereof
    Publication number: 20180017557
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides antibodies that bind the surface of Toxoplasma gondii oocysts, methods for using such antibodies and kits and devices for practicing such methods. Such antibodies, methods, kits and devices find use in detection of T. gondii oocysts and the isolation of such oocysts from samples including environmental samples, food-based samples, diagnostic samples, and the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2016
    Publication date: January 18, 2018
    Inventors: Heather Fritz, Patricia Conrad
  • Recombinant Neospora antigens and their uses
    Publication number: 20070196393
    Abstract: The present invention provides isolated bovine Neospora cultures. Also provided are recombinant immunodominant Neospora antigens. The cultures and antigens are used to develop diagnostic assays for the detection of Neospora infections in cattle and other animals. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment and prevention of Neospora infections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2005
    Publication date: August 23, 2007
    Applicant: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Patricia Conrad, Bradd Barr, Mark Anderson, Karen Sverlow
  • Recombinant neospora antigens and their uses
    Patent number: 7056501
    Abstract: The present invention provides isolated bovine Neospora cultures. Also provided are recombinant immunodominant Neospora antigens. The cultures and antigens are used to develop diagnostic assays for the detection of Neospora infections in cattle and other animals. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment and prevention of Neospora infections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2006
    Assignee: The Regent of the University of California
    Inventors: Patricia A. Conrad, Bradd C. Barr, Mark L. Anderson, Karen W. Sverlow
  • Recombinant neospora antigens and their uses
    Publication number: 20050003433
    Abstract: The present invention provides isolated bovine Neospora cultures. Also provided are recombinant immunodominant Neospora antigens. The cultures and antigens are used to develop diagnostic assays for the detection of Neospora infections in cattle and other animals. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment and prevention of Neospora infections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2004
    Publication date: January 6, 2005
    Applicant: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Patricia Conrad, Bradd Barr, Mark Anderson, Karen Sverlow
  • Recombinant neospora antigens and their uses
    Patent number: 6777192
    Abstract: The present invention provides isolated bovine Neospora cultures. Also provided are recombinant immunodominant Neospora antigens. The cultures and antigens are used to develop diagnostic assays for the detection of Neospora infections in cattle and other animals. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment and prevention of Neospora infections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2004
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Patricia A. Conrad, Bradd C. Barr, Mark L. Anderson, Karen W. Sverlow
  • Recombinant neospora antigens and their uses
    Patent number: 6716423
    Abstract: The present invention provides isolated bovine Neospora cultures. Also provided are recombinant immunodominant Neospora antigens. The cultures and antigens are used to develop diagnostic assays for the detection of Neospora infections in cattle and other animals. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment and prevention of Neospora infections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2004
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Patricia A. Conrad, Bradd C. Barr, Mark L. Anderson, Karen W. Sverlow
  • Recombinant neospora antigens and their uses
    Patent number: 6376196
    Abstract: The present invention provides isolated bovine Neospora cultures. Also provided are recombinant immunodominant Neospora antigens. The cultures and antigens are used to develop diagnostic assays for the detection of Neospora infections in cattle and other animals. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment and prevention of Neospora infections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2002
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Patricia Conrad, Kitland Louie
  • Equine Neospora isolate and its uses
    Patent number: 6071737
    Abstract: The present invention provides isolated equine Neospora cultures. The cultures are used to develop diagnostic assays for the detection of Neospora infections in horses and other animals. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment and prevention of Neospora infections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2000
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Antoinette E. Marsh, Patricia A. Conrad, Bradd C. Barr
  • Recombinant neospora antigens and their uses
    Patent number: 5889166
    Abstract: The present invention provides isolated bovine Neospora cultures. The cultures are used to develop diagnostic assays for the detection of Neospora infections in cattle and other animals. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment and prevention of Neospora infections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 30, 1999
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Patricia A. Conrad, Bradd C. Barr, Mark L. Anderson, Karen W. Sverlow, Kitland Louie
  • Bovine neospora isolates
    Patent number: 5707617
    Abstract: The present invention provides isolated bovine Neospora cultures. The cultures are used to develop diagnostic assays for the detection of Neospora infections in cattle and other animals. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment and prevention of Neospora infections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 1994
    Date of Patent: January 13, 1998
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Patricia A. Conrad, Bradd C. Barr, Mark L. Anderson, Karen W. Sverlow