Patents and Patent Applications from Baylor College of Medicine


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4871350 Methods and compositions for preventing secondary cataracts  
Novel methods and compositions are provided for preventing secondary cataracts. A cytotoxic agent is employed which is introduced into the anterior chamber of the eye to inhibit proliferation of...
4824667 Thymidine kinase deletion mutants of bovine herpesvirus-1, vaccines against infectious bovine rhinotracheitis containing same and methods for the production and use of same  
Bovine herpesvirus type 1 (infectious bovine rhinotracheitis virus) mutants which fail to produce any functional thymidine kinase as a result of a deletion in the thymidine kinase gene. The...
4822736 Amplification of adenosine deaminase genes in mammalian cells using adenosine, alanosine, uridine, and deoxycoformycin  
Disclosed are cultured mouse cells with amplified adenosine deaminase genes which greatly overproduce adenosine deaminase. The cells were isolated by growth in media containing alanosine, uridine,...
4822470 Method of and apparatus for cell poration and cell fusion using radiofrequency electrical pulses  
Disclosed are an apparatus and a method for the poration and fusion of cells using radiofrequency electrical pulses. The electrodes of the apparatus can be hand held or part of integrated equipment...
4795463 Labeled breast prosthesis and methods for detecting and predicting rupture of the prosthesis  
Disclosed is a prosthesis for implantation into human soft tissue which is constructed of a suitable implantable envelope and contents to form a breast shape when implanted, such as silicone gel,...
4781192 Balloon dilation apparatus  
Disclosed is an improved and simplified apparatus for simultaneously monitoring the pressure and volume of liquid in the balloon catheter as the balloon is being dilated, such as in performing...
4778784 Cyclic peptide and method of use for inducing an immunological response to hepatitis B virus  
A composition for eliciting production of antibody to hepatitis B surface antigen and method of neutralizing the infectivity of hepatitis type B virus. A cyclic polypeptide is prepared having a...
4753884 Pseudorabies virus mutants, vaccines containing same, methods for the production of same and methods for the use of same  
The present invention relates to pseudorabies virus mutants containing deletion and/or insertion mutations in a major viral glycoprotein gene, such that no antigenic polypeptides encoded by the...
4731076 Piezoelectric fluid pumping system for use in the human body  
A totally or partially implantable fluid delivery system actuated by a valveless piezoelectric drive system. The drive system may actuate an artificial heart by a hydraulic bladder or directly...
4712554 Electronic system to distinguish between sinus and nonsinus atrial depolarizations which do not stimulate ventricular depolarizations in response to nonsinus atrial depolarizations  
An electronic system for maintaining atrio-ventricular synchrony that distinguishes between sinus and nonsinus atrial depolarizations and that stimulates ventricular contraction only when the...
4711850 Pseudorabies virus mutants, vaccines containing same, methods for the production of same and methods for the use of same  
The present invention relates to pseudorabies virus mutants containing deletion and/or insertion mutations in a major viral glycoprotein gene, such that no antigenic polypeptides encoded by the...
4703011 Thymidine kinase deletion mutants of bovine herpesvirus-1  
Bovine herpesvirus type 1 (infectious bovine rhinotracheitis virus) mutants which fail to produce any functional thymidine kinase as a result of a deletion in the thymidine kinase gene. The...
4701407 Diagnosis of Alzheimer disease  
The present invention is based on the discovery that amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), Parkinson disease and Alzheimer disease are due to lack of a disorder-specific neurotrophic hormone....
4699875 Diagnosis of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis by neurotrophic factors  
The present invention is based on the discovery that amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), Parkinson disease and Alzheimer disease are due to lack of a disorder-specific neurotrophic hormone....
4657930 Mitotic inhibitors preventing posterior lens capsule opacification  
Disclosed are mitotic inhibitors effective for and methods of preventing posterior lens capsule opacification after extracapsular extraction. The mitotic inhibitors comprise osmotically balanced...
4651738 Method and device for performing transluminal angioplasty  
A novel method and device for performing percutaneous transluminal angioplasty to treat occlusive artery disease is disclosed. The method involves simultaneous measurement and display of the fluid...
4649911 Small particle aerosol generator for treatment of respiratory disease including the lungs  
Disclosed is a small particle aerosol or nebulizer apparatus effective for providing small particles of aerosol containing drug; that is, particles having a maximum diameter of 10 microns but...
4640130 Method and apparatus for acoustically measuring the volume of an object  
A non-invasive method and apparatus for measuring the volume of an object such as an infant using the principle of the Helmholtz resonator. A container having a cavity therein containing gas and...
4609548 Vaccines for pseudorabies disease and methods for use of same  
Temperature-resistant pseudorabies viruses which fail to produce any functional TK as a result of mutagen-induced mutation and temperature-resistant pseudorabies viruses which fail to produce any...
4573883 Disposable blood pump  
A hemocompatible flexible diaphragm and flexible wall pumping chamber positioned in a rigid body and actuated by alternating positive and negative fluid pulses. An inlet valve and an outlet valve...
4569840 Thymidine kinase-negative temperature resistant bovine herpesvirus-1 mutant as a vaccine against infectious bovine rhinotracheitis  
Described are thymidine kinase negative temperature resistant mutants of bovine herpesvirus effective in inducing resistance to infectious bovine rhinotracheitis, methods for their production,...
4522194 Method and an apparatus for intra-aortic balloon monitoring and leak detection  
A method of and an apparatus for intra-aortic balloon monitoring and leak detection in which the balloon is inserted into the aorta of a body and the balloon is inflated and deflated with gas by a...
4515794 Mitotic inhibitors preventing posterior lens capsule opacification  
Disclosed are mitotic inhibitors effective for and methods of preventing posterior lens capsule opacification after extracapsular extraction. The mitotic inhibitors comprise osmotically balanced...
4514497 Modified live pseudorabies viruses  
Temperature-resistant pseudorabies viruses which fail to produce any functional TK as a result of mutagen-induced mutation and temperature-resistant pseudorabies viruses which fail to produce any...
4448890 Detection of human cancer cells with antibodies to human cancer nucleolar antigens  
Specific common nucleolar antigens are found in a broad range of human malignant tumor specimens and have been isolated, extracted and purified. Antibodies and antisera specific to these nucleolar...
4432751 Monoclonal antibodies against lens epithelial cells and preventing proliferation of remnant lens epithelial cells after extracapsular extraction  
Disclosed are monoclonal antibodies against lens epithelial cells and methods of producing them. Continuous cell lines for producing monoclonal antibodies to lens epithelial cells are disclosed....
4419369 Protein mineral dietary module  
Disclosed is an improved dietary protein mineral module composed of a high quality protein, such as calcium-sodium caseinate, and electrolytes (minerals) combined in a fixed ratio so that when the...
4365199 Nuclear magnetic resonance sample tube insert  
An insert for insertion into a circularly cross-sectioned sample tube for use in nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometry for reducing temperature variations in the sample and dispersing heat...
4336337 Detection of bacteria  
A test substrate, including a semi-permeable membrane which retains bacteria on the membrane and which has a net positive surface charge to permit coloring of bacteria thereon with a cationic dye,...
4311794 Determination of bacterial growth activity and antibiotic sensitivity by catalase measurement  
A catalase method and apparatus are disclosed for direct measurement of bacterial growth activity in the presence and absence of antibiotics, and for the determination of antibiotic sensitivity...
4277250 Methods for detecting and quantifying occult blood  
A method for detecting occult blood in aqueous samples of human specimens, particularly aqueous suspensions of fecal matter is disclosed. The method comprises acidifying an aqueous test sample,...
4263405 Apparatus for measuring the approximate number of aerobic bacteria in water and other fluids  
A simple and functional apparatus is disclosed for use in the home, field and other places in which water or other fluids can be evaluated for the presence of bacteria. Also disclosed is a...
4255022 Method of and apparatus for examination of visual fields  
A microprocessor based instrument designed to retrofit into existing perimeters utilizing the mechanics and stimulus control aspects of the existing perimeter. The device includes an array board...
4239351 Apparatus for generating and displaying visual acuity targets  
First and second electro-optical display devices for displaying visual acuity targets, one of which is adapted to be viewed by a patient and the other of which is adapted to be viewed by an...
4159637 Hydraulic test tool and method  
A test tool and a method of testing is disclosed for testing for leaks in apparatus having a bore and a landing surface, such as blowout preventers, wellheads, casing hangers, and the like. The...
4095859 Portable eye examination system cart  
A portable eye examination system cart is provided with an instrument console which conveniently supports eye examination devices, an electric power system effective to provide electrical power to...
4043911 Sterilization of holding tanks and toilet bowls by quaternary compounds  
Wastewaters heavily laden with organic compounds and containing viruses and other microbiological flora are sterilized and maintained sterile for prolonged periods of time by the addition of a...
4043346 Catheter  
A catheter is disclosed which is simple to use, avoids the problems with prior catheters, which is fail-safe and fool-proof and one by which the patient cannot injure himself. The catheter...
4019813 Optical apparatus for obtaining measurements of portions of the eye  
An optical apparatus for obtaining one or more measurements of portions of an eye having means for providing a narrow beam of light through the eye, a lens system that collects light that is...
4015590 Balloon activated blood pump  
A pneumatically driven balloon activated blood pump for connection either in parallel with or to one side of the heart for temporary mechanical support of an inadequately functioning heart. A...
3974825 Remote electrical monitoring of gas activated blood pumps  
An electrical capacitance measurement system for monitoring at a distance the instantaneous blood volume within the body of an air or gas activated blood pump. Electrical capacitance changes within...
3957036 Method and apparatus for recording activity in intact nerves  
A method and apparatus is provided which will attenuate bioelectric interference when measuring the activity in an intact nerve. An electrode probe is provided having first and second electrodes...
3941696 Sterilization of holding tanks and toilet bowls by quaternary compounds  
Wastewaters heavily laden with organic compounds and containing viruses and other microbiological flora are sterilized and maintained sterile for prolonged periods of time by the addition of a...
3905688 Apparatus for determining the acuity of a human  
An acuity meter for presenting visual acuity targets to the eye of a human subject being tested in order to determine accurately and conveniently the acuity capability of his visual system. The...