Patents by Inventor Robert L. Sharp

Robert L. Sharp 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).

  • Adjustable ladder
    Patent number: 6997282
    Abstract: A ladder is adjustable in a plurality of planes so a wide variety of sloped surfaces can be accommodated. The ladder includes non-slip surfaces on the steps and a paint can holder that can accommodate a one gallon paint can.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2006
    Inventors: Robert L. Sharp, Judith J. Sharp
  • Human glutamate receptor and related DNA compounds
    Patent number: 6313279
    Abstract: The present invention provides a human glutamate receptor and related DNA compounds useful not only in assays for potential pharmaceuticals but also in methods for molecular biology techniques.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 1993
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2001
    Assignee: Eli Lilly and Company
    Inventors: J. Paul Burnett, Nancy G. Mayne, Robert L. Sharp, Yvonne M. Snyder
  • Human glutamate receptor proteins and associated DNA compounds
    Patent number: 6312945
    Abstract: The present invention provides a human glutamate receptor and related DNA compounds useful not only in assays for potential pharmaceuticals but also in methods for molecular biology techniques.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2001
    Assignee: Eli Lilly and Company
    Inventors: J. Paul Burnett, Nancy G. Mayne, Robert L. Sharp, Yvonne M. Snyder
  • Human metabotropic glutamate receptor and related DNA compounds
    Patent number: 6303751
    Abstract: This invention provides a human glutamate receptor and functional equivalents thereof, and nucleic acids compounds which encode the receptor. The invention also provides assays, probes and primers, and other molecular biology techniques which utilize the compounds disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 1995
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2001
    Assignee: Eli Lilly and Company
    Inventors: J. Paul Burnett, Nancy G. Mayne, Robert L. Sharp, Yvonne M. Snyder