Patents by Inventor Thomas S. Beggs

Thomas S. Beggs 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).

  • Delivery of therapeutic agents to a target site
    Patent number: 5490988
    Abstract: An antibody fragment able to bind to a target site is prolonged by an additional peptide. The Therapeutic agent is bound to this peptide or means are provided to bring about such binding. The antibody fragment and possibly also the therapeutic agent are included in a product so that binding to the target site delivers the therapeutic agent to the vicinity. The product may for example be for dental care, such as a toothpaste or mouthwash and the antibody fragment may then bind to a component of dental plaque.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 1994
    Date of Patent: February 13, 1996
    Assignee: Chesebrough-Pond's USA Co., Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas S. Beggs, Paul J. Davis, Martine E. Verhoeyen