Patents by Inventor Robert D. Perry

Robert D. Perry 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).

  • Compositions and methods for treating infection
    Patent number: 7815911
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for treating a Yersinia pestis (Y. pestis) infection are provided. Compositions and methods of for inducing an immune response in a subject are provided. Composition can include a YadC polypeptide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2010
    Assignee: University of Kentucky Research Foundation
    Inventors: Susan C. Straley, Brian S. Murphy, Stanislav Forman, Christine R. Wulff, Robert D. Perry, Tanya Myers-Morales
  • Sexual erection prothesis and method of use
    Patent number: 4641638
    Abstract: A sexual erection prosthesis and method of use is disclosed adapted to artificially activate and maintain the penal erection state in human males. The system includes a flexible relatively supple prosthetic device which is sized to encircle the male penis and incorporates an expansible diaphrahm adapted to provide localized constrictive engagement against the penis. The system additionally includes an artificial vascularization assist device which is utilized in combination with the tubular member to obtain hydraulic blood pressure within the penis as well as an insertion device to aid in the placement of the device upon a penis. The system permits the rapid release of the constriction at a desired time to prevent self-injury to the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 1985
    Date of Patent: February 10, 1987
    Inventor: Robert D. Perry