Patents by Inventor Penelope Smith

Penelope Smith 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).

  • Protein allergens of the species cynodon dactylon
    Patent number: 7514083
    Abstract: The present invention provides nucleic acid sequences coding Cyn d I, or at least one fragment thereof or the functional equivalent of such nucleic acid sequences. The present invention also provides expression vectors comprising such nucleic acid sequences and host cells transformed therewith. The present invention further provides isolated Bermuda grass pollen protein allergen Cyn d I or fragments thereof. Isolated Bermuda grass pollen protein allergens or antigenic or allergenic fragments thereof are useful for diagnosing and treating sensitivity in an individual to Bermuda grass pollen allergens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2009
    Assignee: University of Melbourne
    Inventors: Mohan Bir Singh, Penelope Smith, Robert Bruce Knox
  • Ryegrass pollen allergen
    Patent number: 6451324
    Abstract: The present invention provides a nucleic acid sequences coding for the ryegrass pollen allergens Lol pIa and Lol pIb, purified Lol pIa and Lol pIb protein and fragments thereof, methods of producing recombinant Lol pIa and Lol pIb or at least one fragment thereof or derivative or homologue thereof, and methods of using the nucleic acid sequences, proteins and peptides of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2002
    Assignee: The University of Melbourne
    Inventors: Mohan Bir Singh, Robert Bruce Knox, Penelope Smith, Asil Avjioglu, Piyada Theerakulpisut, Terryn Hough
  • Nucleic acid sequences encoding protein allergens of the species Cynodon dactylon
    Patent number: 6441157
    Abstract: The present invention provides nucleic acid sequences coding Cyn dI, or at least one fragment thereof or the functional equivalent of such nucleic acid sequences. The present invention also provides expression vectors comprising such nucleic acid sequences and host cells transformed therewith. The present invention further provides isolated Bermuda grass pollen protein allergen Cyn dI or fragments thereof. Isolated Bermuda grass pollen protein allergens or antigenic or allergenic fragments thereof are useful for diagnosing and treating sensitivity in an individual to Bermuda grass pollen allergens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 1992
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2002
    Assignee: University of Melbourne
    Inventors: Mohan Bir Singh, Penelope Smith, Robert Bruce Knox
  • Ryegrass pollen allergen
    Patent number: 6277383
    Abstract: The present invention provides nucleic acid sequences coding for two ryegrass pollen allergen Lol p Ib family members, purified Lol p Ib.1 and Lol p Ib.2 proteins and fragments thereof, methods of producing recombinant Lol p Ib.1 or Lol p Ib.2 or at least one fragment thereof or derivative or homologue thereof, and methods of using the nucleic acid sequences, proteins and peptides of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 1995
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2001
    Assignee: University of Melbourne
    Inventors: Mohan Bir Singh, Robert Bruce Knox, Penelope Smith, Asil Avjioglu, Piyada Theerakulpisut, Terryn Hough, Cenk Suphioglu, Eng Kok Ong
  • Ryegrass pollen allergen
    Patent number: 6265566
    Abstract: The present invention provides a nucleic acid sequences coding for the ryegrass pollen allergens Lol pIa and Lol pIb, purified LoI pIa and Lol pIb protein and fragments thereof, methods of producing recombinant Lol pIa and Lol pIb or at least one fragment thereof or derivative or homologue thereof, and methods of using the nucleic acid sequences, proteins and peptides of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 1993
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2001
    Assignee: ImmuLogic Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Mohan Bir Singh, Robert Bruce Knox, Penelope Smith, Asil Avjioglu, Piyada Theerakulpisut, Terryn Hough
  • Ryegrass pollen allergen
    Patent number: 6239269
    Abstract: The present invention provides a nucleic acid sequences coding for the ryegrass pollen allergens Lol pIa and Lol pIb, purified Lol pIa and Lol pIb protein and fragments thereof, methods of producing recombinant Lol pIa and Lol pIb or at least one fragment thereof or derivative or homologue thereof, and methods of using the nucleic acid sequences, proteins and peptides of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 1995
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2001
    Assignee: The University of Melbourne
    Inventors: Mohan Bir Singh, Robert Bruce Knox, Penelope Smith, Asil Avjioglu, Piyada Theerakulpisut, Terryn Hough
  • Protein allergens of the species Cynodon dactylon
    Patent number: 6214358
    Abstract: The present invention provides nucleic acid sequences coding Cyn d I, or at least one fragment thereof or the functional equivalent of such nucleic acid sequences. The present invention also provides expression vectors comprising such nucleic acid sequences and host cells transformed therewith. The present invention further provides isolated Bermuda grass pollen protein allergen Cyn d I or fragments thereof. Isolated Bermuda grass pollen protein allergens or antigenic or allergenic fragments thereof are useful for diagnosing and treating sensitivity in an individual to Bermuda grass pollen allergens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2001
    Assignee: ImmuLogic Pharamaceutical Corp.
    Inventors: Mohan Bir Singh, Penelope Smith, Robert Bruce Knox
  • Ryegrass pollen allergen
    Patent number: 6197313
    Abstract: The present invention provides a nucleic acid sequences coding for the ryegrass pollen allergens Lol pIa and Lol pIb, purified Lol pIa and Lol pIb protein and fragments thereof, methods of producing recombinant Lol pIa and Lol pIb or at least one fragment thereof or derivative or homologue thereof, and methods of using the nucleic acid sequences, proteins and peptides of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 1995
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2001
    Assignee: University of Melbourne
    Inventors: Mohan Bir Singh, Robert Bruce Knox, Penelope Smith, Asil Avjioglu, Piyada Theerakulpisut, Terryn Hough
  • Ryegrass pollen allergen
    Patent number: 6180368
    Abstract: The present invention provides a nucleic acid sequences coding for the ryegrass pollen allergens Lol pIa and Lol pIb, purified Lol pIa and Lol pIb protein and fragments thereof, methods of producing recombinant Lol pIa and Lol pIb or at least one fragment thereof or derivative or homologue thereof, and methods of using the nucleic acid sequences, proteins and peptides of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 1995
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2001
    Assignee: University of Melbourne
    Inventors: Mohan Bir Singh, Robert Bruce Knox, Penelope Smith, Asil Avjioglu, Piyada Theerakulpisut, Terryn Hough
  • Ryegrass pollen allergen
    Patent number: 5965455
    Abstract: The present invention provides nucleic acid sequences coding for two ryegrass pollen allergen Lol p Ib family members, purified Lol p Ib.1 and Lol p Ib.2 proteins and fragments thereof, methods of producing recombinant Lol p Ib.1 or Lol p Ib.2 or at least one fragment thereof or derivative or homologue thereof, and methods of using the nucleic acid sequences, proteins and peptides of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 1995
    Date of Patent: October 12, 1999
    Assignee: University of Melbourne
    Inventors: Mohan Bir Singh, Robert Bruce Knox, Penelope Smith, Asil Avjioglu, Piyada Theerakulpisut, Terryn Hough, Cenk Suphioglu, Eng Kok Ong
  • Ryegrass pollen allergen
    Patent number: 5869333
    Abstract: The present invention provides nucleic acid sequences coding for two ryegrass pollen allergen Lol p Ib family members, purified Lol p Ib.1 and Lol p Ib.2 proteins and fragments thereof, methods of producing recombinant Lol p Ib.1 or Lol p Ib.2 or at least one fragment thereof or derivative or homologue thereof, and methods of using the nucleic acid sequences, proteins and peptides of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 1995
    Date of Patent: February 9, 1999
    Assignee: University of Melbourne
    Inventors: Mohan Bir Singh, Robert Bruce Knox, Penelope Smith, Asil Avjioglu, Piyada Theerakulpisut, Terryn Hough, Cenk Suphioglu, Eng Kok Ong
  • Ryegrass pollen allergen
    Patent number: 5840316
    Abstract: The present invention provides nucleic acid sequences coding for two ryegrass pollen allergen Lol p Ib family members, purified Lol p Ib.1 and Lol p Ib.2 proteins and fragments thereof, methods of producing recombinant Lol p Ib.1 or Lol p Ib.2 or at least one fragment thereof or derivative or homologue thereof, and methods of using the nucleic acid sequences, proteins and peptides of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 1994
    Date of Patent: November 24, 1998
    Assignee: University of Melbourne
    Inventors: Mohan Bir Singh, Robert Bruce Knox, Penelope Smith, Asil Avjioglu, Piyada Theerakulpisut, Terryn Hough, Cenk Suphioglu, Eng Kok Ong
  • Ryegrass pollen allergen
    Patent number: 5736362
    Abstract: The present invention provides nucleic acid sequences coding for two ryegrass pollen allergen Lol p Ib family members, purified Lol p Ib.1 and Lol p Ib.2 proteins and fragments thereof, methods of producing recombinant Lol p Ib.1 or Lol p Ib.2 or at least one fragment thereof or derivative or homologue thereof, and methods of using the nucleic acid sequences, proteins and peptides of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 1993
    Date of Patent: April 7, 1998
    Assignee: The University of Melbourne
    Inventors: Mohan Bir Singh, Robert Bruce Knox, Penelope Smith, Asil Avjioglu, Piyada Theerakulpisut, Terryn Hough, Cenk Suphioglu, Eng Kok Ong
  • Teapot with self-contained vessel for milk, honey, or other liquids
    Patent number: 3998351
    Abstract: An improved teapot set that includes a separate vessel placeable upon its top and which extends downward into the interior of the teapot so that steaming tea water in the teapot heats up milk or honey that is contained inside the vessel, the set also including a lid or cover that is placeable on top of the vessel or else directly on top of the teapot, in case the vessel is not used.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 1974
    Date of Patent: December 21, 1976
    Inventors: Robert J. Smith, Penelope Smith
  • Separable mitten
    Patent number: D366131
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 1995
    Date of Patent: January 16, 1996
    Inventors: Penelope A. Smith, Christian S. Eifrig