Patents by Inventor Rino Rappuloi

Rino Rappuloi 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).

  • Immunogenic compositions for gram positive bacteria such as streptococcus agalactiae
    Publication number: 20090317420
    Abstract: The invention relates to the identification of a new adhesin islands within the genomes of several Group A and Group B Streptococcus serotypes and isolates. The adhesin islands are thought to encode surface proteins which are important in the bacteria's virulence. Thus, the adhesin island proteins of the invention may be used in immunogenic compositions for prophylactic or therapeutic immunization against GAS or GBS infection. For example, the invention may include an immunogenic composition comprising one or more of the discovered adhesin island proteins.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2005
    Publication date: December 24, 2009
    Applicant: Chiron Corporation
    Inventors: John Telford, Guido Grandi, Peter Lauer, Marlrosa Mora, Immaculada Margarit Y Ros, Domenico Malone, Guiliano Bensi, Daniela Rinaudo, Vega Masignani, Michelle Barocchi, Rino Rappuloi