Patents by Inventor Stuart West

Stuart West 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).

  • MODIFIED BACTERIAL CELL
    Publication number: 20110311488
    Abstract: We describe modified bacterial cells that are defective in gene expression and their use in the treatment of bacterial infections of animals and plants and the inhibition of bacterial biofilm formation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2009
    Publication date: December 22, 2011
    Applicants: The University of Nottingham, Texas Tech University System Office of Technology Transfer and Intellectual Property, University Court of the University of Edingburgh
    Inventors: Stephen Diggle, Shanika Crusz, Stuart West, Ashleigh Griffin, Kendra Rumbaugh
  • Folding table base
    Patent number: 6082271
    Abstract: A folding table base is provided which includes a mounting plate adapted to be secured to the bottom of a table. A hinge plate is hingedly connected to the side of the mounting plate. The hinge plate is adapted to pivot between a first position and a second position. A leg is secured to the hinge plate and extends generally orthogonal thereto. A latching mechanism is secured to the bottom of the table. The latching mechanism includes a latch mounting plate and a pull latch. The pull latch being slidably mounted on the latch mounting plate such that the pull latch is operable between a latched position and an unlatched position. The latching mechanism engages the hinge plate when the pull latch is in the latched position and disengages the hinge plate when the pull latch is in the unlatched position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2000
    Assignee: James P. Gosselin
    Inventors: James P. Gosselin, David R. Hoyt, Ronald L. Langevin, Stuart West