Patents by Inventor David Whyte MacDonald

David Whyte MacDonald 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).

  • Determining coping capacity after exposure to a psychological stressor
    Patent number: 7838262
    Abstract: The present invention provides an in vitro method for quantifying exposure to psychological stress which relies on measuring the retained ability of neutrophils, preferably neutrophils in a whole blood sample, to exhibit challenge-induced superoxide anion production. Using such methodology, coping capacity of individuals for particular psychological stressors may be assessed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2010
    Assignee: Oxford Medistress Limited
    Inventors: Rubina Mian, David Whyte MacDonald