Patents by Inventor Thomas Forsthuber

Thomas Forsthuber 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).

  • Methods of monitoring immunization
    Publication number: 20050112132
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for inducing immunity, and in particular for inducing immunity that is protective against autoimmunity. In accordance with the present invention, immunity to protein antigens in adult humans is achieved by immunization with Autoimmune Target Antigen (ATA).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2004
    Publication date: May 26, 2005
    Inventors: Paul Lehmann, Thomas Forsthuber
  • METHODS FOR INDUCING IMMUNITY
    Publication number: 20020098194
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for inducing immunity, and in particular for inducing immunity that is protective against autoimmunity. In accordance with the present invention, immunity to protein antigens in adult humans is achieved by immunization with Autoimmune Target Antigen (ATA).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 1996
    Publication date: July 25, 2002
    Inventors: PAUL V. LEHMANN, THOMAS FORSTHUBER
  • Methods for measuring T cell cytokines
    Patent number: 6410252
    Abstract: The present invention relates to devices and methods for detecting cellular products, and in particular for measuring secreted cellular products, including cytokines. Microwells comprising hydrophobic membranes are described having greater capability to detect cytokines from individual cells in a mixture of heterogeneous cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 1995
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2002
    Assignee: Case Western Reserve University
    Inventors: Paul V. Lehmann, Alexey Karulin, Richard Peter Trezza, Thomas Forsthuber