Patents by Inventor Shannon D. Smith, deceased

Shannon D. Smith, deceased 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).

  • Detection of survivin in the biological fluids of cancer patients
    Patent number: 7097966
    Abstract: The present invention includes a method for diagnosing cancer comprising detecting the presence of survivin in the biological fluid of a patient. The present invention also provides kits comprising one or more agents that detect survivin polypeptide or survivin nucleic acid and a container for collecting biological fluid for testing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2006
    Assignee: Yale University
    Inventors: Dario C. Altieri, Robert M. Weiss, Victor A. Morris, legal representative, Marcia A. Wheeler, Janet Plescia, Shannon D. Smith, deceased