Patents by Inventor Sara Shepherd

Sara 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).

  • Enterococcus antigens and vaccines
    Publication number: 20050008658
    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: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2004
    Publication date: January 13, 2005
    Inventors: Ali Fattom, Ramesh Sood, Sara Shepherd