Patents by Inventor Steve Fuhrmann

Steve Fuhrmann 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).

  • Patent number: 7078507
    Abstract: Synthetic gene sequences encoding erythrocyte binding protein of a malaria pathogen for the expression of the erythrocyte binding protein. The codon composition of the synthetic gene sequences approximates the mammalian codon composition. The synthetic gene sequences are useful for incorporation into the DNA vaccine vectors, for the incorporation into various expression vectors for production of malaria proteins, or both. The synthetic genes may be modified to avoid post-translational modification of the encoded protein in hosts. Administration of the synthetic gene sequences, or the encoded protein, as an immunization agent is useful for induction of immunity against malaria, treatment of malaria, or both.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2006
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services
    Inventors: David Narum, Hong Liang, Steve Fuhrmann, B. Kim Lee Sim
  • Publication number: 20040022805
    Abstract: Synthetic gene sequences encoding erythrocyte binding protein of a malaria pathogen for the expression of the erythrocyte binding protein. The codon composition of the synthetic gene sequences approximates the mammalian codon composition. The synthetic gene sequences are useful for incorporation into the DNA vaccine vectors, for the incorporation into various expression vectors for production of malaria proteins, or both. The synthetic genes may be modified to avoid post-translational modification of the encoded protein in hosts. Administration of the synthetic gene sequences, or the encoded protein, as an immunization agent is useful for induction of immunity against malaria, treatment of malaria, or both.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2002
    Publication date: February 5, 2004
    Inventors: David Narum, Hong Liang, Steve Fuhrmann, B. Kim Lee Sim