Patents by Inventor Steven F. Dowdy

Steven F. Dowdy 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).

  • Anti-pathogen system and methods of use thereof
    Patent number: 6645501
    Abstract: The present invention provides an anti-pathogen system comprising one or more fusion proteins that includes a transduction domain and a cytotoxic domain. The cytotoxic domain is specifically activated by a pathogen infection. The anti-pathogen system effectively kills or injures cells infected by one or a combination of different pathogens. Further provided are protein transduction domains that provide enhanced transduction efficiency.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2003
    Assignee: Washington University
    Inventor: Steven F. Dowdy
  • Anti-pathogen system and methods of use thereof
    Publication number: 20030054000
    Abstract: The present invention provides an anti-pathogen system comprising one or more fusion proteins that includes a transduction domain and a cytotoxic domain. The cytotoxic domain is specifically activated by a pathogen infection. The anti-pathogen system effectively kills or injures cells infected by one or a combination of different pathogens. Further provided are protein transduction domains that provide enhanced transduction efficiency.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2001
    Publication date: March 20, 2003
    Applicant: Washington University
    Inventor: Steven F. Dowdy
  • INDUCIBLE REGULATORY SYSTEM AND USE THEREOF
    Publication number: 20030040038
    Abstract: The present invention provides an inducible regulatory system in which transcription of a target nucleotide sequence in a host cell is activated by the introduction of a fusion protein having a transcription activator region and a protein transduction domain for entry of the fusion protein into the cell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 1998
    Publication date: February 27, 2003
    Inventors: STEVEN F. DOWDY, JOEL A. JESSEE
  • Anti-pathogen system and methods of use thereof
    Patent number: 6221355
    Abstract: The present invention provides an anti-pathogen system comprising one or more fusion proteins that includes a transduction domain and a cytotoxic domain. The cytotoxic domain is specifically activated by a pathogen infection. The anti-pathogen system effectively kills or injures cells infected by one or a combination of different pathogens. Further provided are protein transduction domains that provide enhanced transduction efficiency.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2001
    Assignee: Washington University
    Inventor: Steven F. Dowdy
  • Slipper and method for application and removal of water sports apparel
    Patent number: 5222313
    Abstract: Slipper type article and method for the application and removal of water sports apparel such as wet suits, dry suits and wet suit booties. The slipper is composed of a hydrophobic material such as ripstop nylon. The slipper aids the entry and withdrawal of a foot through the narrow leg openings of wet suits, dry suits and wet suit booties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 1991
    Date of Patent: June 29, 1993
    Inventors: Steven F. Dowdy, Kenneth Cowan