Patents by Inventor Karen LoVetri

Karen LoVetri 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).

  • Publication number: 20110086101
    Abstract: The present invention provides antibiofilm composition comprising two or more agents selected from the group consisting of DispersinB™, 5-Fluorouracil, Deoxyribonuclease I and Proteinase K for preventing growth and proliferation of biofilm-embedded microorganisms in wound care, oral care, and disease-related infections and methods of treatment in mammals. The invention further provides methods for preparing medical devices, and wound care devices using an antibiofilm composition comprising two or more antimicrobial agents selected from the group consisting of DispersinB™, 5-Fluorouracil, Deoxyribonuclease I and Proteinase K.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2009
    Publication date: April 14, 2011
    Inventors: Srinivasa Madhyastha, Purusbottam Gawande, Karen Lovetri, Nandadeva Yakandawala, Jeffrey Kaplan
  • Publication number: 20110008402
    Abstract: The present invention provides compositions comprising an antibiofilm enzyme, a soluble ?-N-acetylglucosaminidase similar to the dspB gene (DispersinB™), and an antimicrobial for preventing growth and proliferation of biofilm-embedded microorganisms in acute and chronic wounds, and methods of treatment. The invention further provides methods for preparing medical devices, and in particular, wound care devices using DispersinB™-based antimicrobial compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2007
    Publication date: January 13, 2011
    Applicant: Kane Biotech Inc.
    Inventors: Srinivasa Madhyastha, Nanda Yakandawala, Purushottam V. Gawande, Karen Lovetri, Jeffrey B. Kaplan, Daniel Rhoads, Lasha Gogokhia
  • Publication number: 20100221308
    Abstract: The present invention includes compositions for preventing growth and proliferation of biofilm embedded microorganisms comprising: (a) a cationic polypeptide and (b) a bis-gaunide or a salt thereof. The invention further provides methods for preparing objects with such compositions, and objects and consumables (such as household cleaners) comprising such compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2010
    Publication date: September 2, 2010
    Applicant: KANE BIOTECH INC.
    Inventors: SRINIVASA MADHYASTHA, PURUSHOTTAM GAWANDE, KAREN LOVETRI
  • Publication number: 20080139450
    Abstract: The present invention includes compositions for preventing growth and proliferation of biofilm embedded microorganisms comprising: (a) a cationic polypeptide and (b) a bis-guanide or a salt thereof. The invention further provides methods for preparing objects with such compositions, and objects and consumables (such as household cleaners) comprising such compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2007
    Publication date: June 12, 2008
    Inventors: Srinivasa Madhyastha, Purushottam Gawande, Karen Lovetri
  • Publication number: 20070178054
    Abstract: The present invention includes compositions and methods for inhibiting the growth and formation of biofilms. The compositions and methods can employ antimicrobial compounds and/or antimicrobial peptides. In an embodiment, a composition includes a combination of at least one antimicrobial compound and at least one CSP analogue or CSP. In an embodiment, a method to inhibit the growth and/or formation of an oral biofilm includes administering a composition comprising at least one antimicrobial compound and at least one CSP analogue or CSP.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2006
    Publication date: August 2, 2007
    Inventors: Madhyastha Srinivasa, Karen LoVetri