Patents by Inventor Robert Bomford

Robert Bomford 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).

  • Patent number: 5401829
    Abstract: A peptide having primary structural homology to a continuous sequence of amino acid residues of growth hormone in the region spanning positions 35 to 53 or antigenically equivalent peptides thereto or salts thereof, may be used in an antigenic formulation to potentiate the effects of growth hormone in a vertebrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 1991
    Date of Patent: March 28, 1995
    Assignee: Coopers Animal Health Ltd.
    Inventors: Stephen James, Roger Aston, Robert Bomford
  • Patent number: 5045312
    Abstract: Growth hormone is conjugated to any ligand, preferably a protein such as bovine serum albumin, optionally by use of a cross-linking agent such as a carbodiimide. The conjugates have enhanced activity when compared with unmodified growth hormone, and also better aqueous solubility at acid pH's.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 1988
    Date of Patent: September 3, 1991
    Assignee: Burroughs Wellcome Co.
    Inventors: Roger Aston, Robert Bomford, Andrew T. Holder