Patents by Inventor Valerie Margaret Hughes

Valerie Margaret Hughes 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).

  • Mycobacterial infections
    Patent number: 9005908
    Abstract: The present invention relates to Mycobacterial infections and provides a method of diagnosing infections of Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis (Map), the causative agent of Johne's disease. In addition, the invention also provides as kits for use in the diagnosis of Map infections and vaccines/immunogenic compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2015
    Assignee: Moredun Research Institute
    Inventors: Karen Stevenson, Valerie Margaret Hughes
  • MYCOBACTERIAL INFECTIONS
    Publication number: 20110135578
    Abstract: The present invention relates to Mycobacterial infections and provides a method of diagnosing infections of Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis (Map), the causative agent of Johne's disease. In addition, the invention also provides as kits for use in the diagnosis of Map infections and vaccines/immunogenic compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2009
    Publication date: June 9, 2011
    Inventors: Karen Stevenson, Valerie Margaret Hughes