Patents by Inventor Lauren V. Schnabel

Lauren V. Schnabel 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).

  • Patent number: 11951134
    Abstract: An acellular, anion-depleted platelet-derived peptide-rich composition comprising proteins, polypeptides and peptides <10 kDa in size, wherein the composition has anti-microbial and/or anti-inflammatory activity is disclosed. The composition can be substantially free of non-active and immunogenic factors. The composition can have a platelet-to-bacteria ratio ?1000:1. The composition can comprise plasma at a range of ?10% to ?50% plasma, optionally about 10% plasma. Methods of using the composition are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignees: North Carolina State University, The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania
    Inventors: Jessica M. Gilbertie, Lauren V. Schnabel, Thomas P. Schaer
  • Publication number: 20230028017
    Abstract: Non-human animal compression therapy devices and methods. In some embodiments, the compression therapy devices includes one or more sleeves, each of the one or more sleeves being configured to fit a limb of a non-human animal, and each of the one or more sleeves comprising one or more inflatable chambers; and a controllable air source operably connected with the one or more inflatable chambers and configured to controllably inflate and deflate the one or more inflatable chambers. In some embodiments, at least one cycle of inflating and deflating of the one or more chambers starts by inflating the most distal chamber. In some embodiments, the compression therapy is given to eliminate or ease suffering from a disease or disorder or a sporting or work-related injury.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2020
    Publication date: January 26, 2023
    Applicants: North Carolina State University, Mego Afek AC Ltd.
    Inventors: Irina A. Perdew, Lauren V. Schnabel, Asher Ben Noon
  • Publication number: 20210128626
    Abstract: An acellular, anion-depleted platelet-derived peptide-rich composition comprising proteins, polypeptides and peptides <10 kDa in size, wherein the composition has anti-microbial and/or anti-inflammatory activity is disclosed. The composition can be substantially free of non-active and immunogenic factors. The composition can have a platelet-to-bacteria ratio ?1000:1. The composition can comprise plasma at a range of ?10% to ?50% plasma, optionally about 10% plasma. Methods of using the composition are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2020
    Publication date: May 6, 2021
    Inventors: Jessica M. Gilbertie, Lauren V. Schnabel, Thomas P. Schaer