Patents by Inventor Sara E. Shepherd

Sara E. Shepherd 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).

  • antigens and vaccines
    Patent number: 7291343
    Abstract: A majority of E. faecalis and E. faecium clinical isolates fall into two groups and three groups, respectively. Distinct antigens are associate with each of the five groups. The Enterococcus antigens are readily obtained from strains of E. faecalis and E. faecium, and can elicit production of protective antibodies. Accordingly, the antigens are useful for vaccines which protect against infection by clinically significant (pathogenic) Enterococcus isolates. The antigens and antibodies generated to the antigens are also useful in diagnostic assays.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2007
    Assignee: Nabi Biopharmaceuticals
    Inventors: Ali Ibrahim Fattom, Ramesh K. Sood, Sara E. Shepherd
  • Enterococcus antigens and vaccines
    Patent number: 6756361
    Abstract: A majority of E. faecalis and E. faecium clinical isolates fall into two groups and three groups, respectively. Distinct antigens are associate with each of the five groups. The Enterococcus antigens are readily obtained from strains of E. faecalis and E. faecium, and can elicit production of protective antibodies. Accordingly, the antigens are useful for vaccines which protect against infection by clinically significant (pathogenic) Enterococcus isolates. The antigens and antibodies generated to the antigens are also useful in diagnostic assays.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2004
    Assignee: NABI
    Inventors: Ali Ibrahim Fattom, Ramesh K. Sood, Sara E. Shepherd