Patents by Inventor Toby T. Hecht

Toby T. Hecht 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).

  • Enhanced intercellular interaction by associational antibody molecules
    Patent number: 5693322
    Abstract: A method to enhance intercellular association between two or more cells through the linking of attachment molecules on the cellular surfaces of the cells is described. Appropriate attachment molecules include antibodies having an IgG.sub.3 isotype that can cross-associate with antibodies on other cells to bring the cells into proximity with one another. An enhanced method to kill tumor cells with effector cells is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 1993
    Date of Patent: December 2, 1997
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Department of Health and Human Services
    Inventors: Stephen P. Creekmore, Toby T. Hecht, John Ortaldo