Patents by Inventor Donna S. Whitlon

Donna S. Whitlon 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).

  • Local cochlear application of statins for stimulating neurite regrowth in the cochlea
    Patent number: 9517233
    Abstract: Statin compositions are disclosed for stimulating neurite growth from spiral ganglion neurons in the inner ear, as well as methods and kits for preventing damage to or treating damage of auditory neurons and/or hair cells of the cochlea following acoustic or toxic insult.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2016
    Assignee: Northwestern University
    Inventors: Donna S. Whitlon, Claus-Peter Richter
  • LOCAL COCHLEAR APPLICATION OF STATINS FOR STIMULATING NEURITE REGROWTH IN THE COCHLEA
    Publication number: 20160022663
    Abstract: Statin compositions are disclosed for stimulating neurite growth from spiral ganglion neurons in the inner ear, as well as methods and kits for preventing damage to or treating damage of auditory neurons and/or hair cells of the cochlea following acoustic or toxic insult.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2015
    Publication date: January 28, 2016
    Inventors: Donna S. Whitlon, Claus-Peter Richter
  • Local cochlear application of statins for stimulating neurite regrowth in the cochlea
    Patent number: 9150533
    Abstract: Statin compositions are disclosed for stimulating neurite growth from spiral ganglion neurons in the inner ear and methods for preventing damage to or treating damage of auditory neurons and/or hair cells of the cochlea following acoustic or toxic insult.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2015
    Assignee: Northwestern University
    Inventors: Donna S. Whitlon, Claus-Peter Richter
  • LOCAL COCHLEAR APPLICATION OF STATINS FOR STIMULATING NEURITE REGROWTH IN THE COCHLEA
    Publication number: 20140179723
    Abstract: Statin compositions are disclosed for stimulating neurite growth from spiral ganglion neurons in the inner ear and methods for preventing damage to or treating damage of auditory neurons and/or hair cells of the cochlea following acoustic or toxic insult.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2013
    Publication date: June 26, 2014
    Inventors: Donna S. Whitlon, Claus-Peter Richter