Patents by Inventor Theodore N. Mellin

Theodore N. Mellin 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).

  • Neuromedin U receptor NMUR2 and nucleotides encoding it
    Patent number: 7163799
    Abstract: A new neuromedin U receptor, designated NMUR2 has been found, which is involved in modulation of feeding behavior in mammals. Ligands of this receptor are able to modulate eating, and weight gain. Amino acid sequences of the human and rat forms, as well as their nucleic acid sequences are given.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2007
    Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Qingyun Liu, Kevin R. Lynch, Andrew D. Howard, Theodore N. Mellin, Alison Strack, Leonardus H. T. Van Der Ploeg, Ruiping Wang, Qingping Jiang, David Williams
  • Neuromedin u receptor nmur2 and nucleotides encoding it
    Publication number: 20030211968
    Abstract: A new neuromedin U receptor, designated NMUR2 has been found, which is involved in modulation of feeding behavior in mammals. Ligands of this receptor are able to modulate eating, and weight gain. Amino acid sequences of the human and rat forms, as well as their nucleic acid sequences are given.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2003
    Publication date: November 13, 2003
    Inventors: Qingyun Liu, Kevin R. Lynch, Andrew D. Howard, Theodore N. Mellin, Alison Strack, Leonardus H.T. Van Der Ploeg, Ruiping Wang, Qingping Jiang, David Williams