Patents by Inventor Susan E. Wilson

Susan E. Wilson 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).

  • Use of a promoter of T-cell expansion and an inducer of CD40 stimulation in the treatment or prevention of a pathologic state
    Patent number: 7175838
    Abstract: The invention provides a method of treating or preventing a pathologic state in a mammal. The method comprises administering to the mammal a promoter of T-cell expansion and an inducer of CD40 stimulation, wherein CD40 is stimulated on cells of the immune system. The promoter of T-cell expansion and inducer of CD40 stimulation are administered in synergistically effective amounts to treat or prevent the pathologic state in the mammal. The invention also provides a method of assessing the effectiveness of treatment of a pathologic state in a mammal, wherein the mammal has been administered a promoter of T-cell expansion and an inducer of CD40 stimulation, wherein CD40 is stimulated on cells of the immune system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2007
    Assignees: The United States of America represented by the Department of Health and Human Services, University of Minnesota, Chiron Corporation
    Inventors: William J. Murphy, Robert Wiltrout, Bruce Blazar, Susan E. Wilson
  • Use of a promoter of T-cell expansion and an inducer of CD40 stimulation in the treatment or prevention of a pathologic state
    Publication number: 20030068299
    Abstract: The invention provides a method of treating or preventing a pathologic state in a mammal. The method comprises administering to the mammal a promoter of T-cell expansion and an inducer of CD40 stimulation, wherein CD40 is stimulated on cells of the immune system. The promoter of T-cell expansion and inducer of CD40 stimulation are administered in synergistically effective amounts to treat or prevent the pathologic state in the mammal. The invention also provides a method of assessing the effectiveness of treatment of a pathologic state in a mammal, wherein the mammal has been administered a promoter of T-cell expansion and an inducer of CD40 stimulation, wherein CD40 is stimulated on cells of the immune system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2002
    Publication date: April 10, 2003
    Inventors: William J. Murphy, Robert Wiltrout, Bruce Blazar, Susan E. Wilson
  • Evaporator and method of operation
    Patent number: 4513577
    Abstract: This invention relates to an evaporator coil structure for use in building air conditioner systems which improves the operating efficiency of the system, as well as to a method of cycling the on and off operation of the system's compressor to further improve its overall operating efficiency.More specifically a coil structure is provided that will inherently save a large portion of the energy normally wasted due to the energy absorbed by condensation of moisture as air is conducted through the coil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 1982
    Date of Patent: April 30, 1985
    Inventors: Neill R. Wilson, Susan E. Wilson