Patents by Inventor William C. Reid

William C. Reid 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).

  • Universal cannula seal
    Patent number: 11944745
    Abstract: A medical device can include a housing, a first seal structure, and a seal expander. The first seal structure can have a proximal end and a distal end, and a side wall surrounding and defining an interior chamber. A seal wall can be connected to the side wall and include an expandable opening. A seal expander can be coupled to the housing, and can be at least partially in the interior chamber of the first seal structure. The seal expander can include an expandable neck portion and a seal interface portion, the seal interface portion being near an intersection of the side wall and the seal wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew A. Wixey, William A. Burbank, Robert C. Reid, Nathan A. Venskytis
  • HIV and CD4 transgenic animals and uses therefor
    Publication number: 20040177393
    Abstract: The invention provides transgenic animals comprising a lentiviral transgene, such as an HIV transgene. Also within the scope of the invention are cells and eggs from the transgenic animal. Further included are methods for identifying therapeutic compounds for preventing lentiviral infection and treating associated disease (e.g. AIDS).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2003
    Publication date: September 9, 2004
    Inventors: Joseph L. Bryant, William C. Reid, Harry G. Davis
  • HIV and CD4 transgenic animals and uses therefor
    Patent number: 6660904
    Abstract: The invention provides transgenic animals comprising a lentiviral transgene, such as an HIV transgene. Also within the scope of the invention are cells and eggs from the transgenic animal. Further included are methods for identifying therapeutic compounds for preventing lentiviral infection and treating associated disease (e.g. AIDS).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2003
    Assignee: University of Maryland Biotechnology Institute
    Inventors: Joseph L. Bryant, William C. Reid, Harry G. Davis, Jr.
  • HIV transgenic animals and uses therefor
    Patent number: 6156952
    Abstract: The invention provides transgenic animals comprising a lentiviral transgene, such as an HIV transgene. Also within the scope of the invention are cells and eggs from the transgenic animal. Further included are methods for identifying therapeutic compounds for preventing lentiviral infection and treating associated disease (e.g. AIDS).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2000
    Assignee: Constituent Institution of the University of Maryland System
    Inventors: Joseph L. Bryant, William C. Reid, Harry G. Davis, Jr.