Patents by Inventor Michael B. Gorin

Michael B. Gorin 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).

  • Susceptibility Genes for Age-Related Maculopathy (ARM) on Chromosome 10q26
    Publication number: 20120244528
    Abstract: Allelic variations in the genes PLEKHA1 and LOC387715 are identified herein as risk factor for Age Related Maculopathy (ARM). A method is therefore provided for identifying a risk of development of ARM in an individual that comprises identification of allelic variations in PLEKHA1 and/or LOC387715. Related apparatus, such as an array, are identified as being useful in implementing those methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2011
    Publication date: September 27, 2012
    Applicant: University of Pittsburgh - Of the Commonwealth System of Higher Education
    Inventors: Michael B. Gorin, Johanna Jakobsdottir, Yvette P. Conley, Daniel E. Weeks, Tammy S. Mah-Fraser, Robert E. Ferrell
  • Susceptibility genes for age-related maculopathy (ARM) on chromosome 10q26
    Patent number: 8053190
    Abstract: Allelic variations in the genes PLEKHA1 and LOC387715 are identified herein as risk factor for Age Related Maculopathy (ARM). A method is therefore provided for identifying a risk of development of ARM in an individual that comprises identification of allelic variations in PLEKHA1 and/or LOC387715. Related apparatus, such as an array, are identified as being useful in implementing those methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2011
    Assignee: University of Pittsburgh—Of the Commonwealth System of Higher Education
    Inventors: Michael B. Gorin, Johanna Jakobsdottir, Yvette P. Conley, Daniel E. Weeks, Tammy S. Mah-Fraser, Robert E. Ferrell
  • SUSCEPTIBILITY GENES FOR AGE-RELATED MACULOPATHY (ARM) ON CHROMOSOME 10q26
    Publication number: 20100216149
    Abstract: Allelic variations in the genes PLEKHA1 and LOC387715 are identified herein as risk factor for Age Related Maculopathy (ARM). A method is therefore provided for identifying a risk of development of ARM in an individual that comprises identification of allelic variations in PLEKHA1 and/or LOC387715. Related apparatus, such as an array, are identified as being useful in implementing those methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2010
    Publication date: August 26, 2010
    Inventors: MICHAEL B. GORIN, JOHANNA JAKOBSDOTTIR, YVETTE P. CONLEY, DANIEL E. WEEKS, TAMMY S. MAH-FRASER, ROBERT E. FERRELL
  • Susceptibility genes for age-related maculopathy (ARM) on chromosome 10q26
    Patent number: 7695909
    Abstract: Allelic variations in the genes PLEKHA1 and LOC387715 are identified herein as risk factor for Age Related Maculopathy (ARM). A method is therefore provided for identifying a risk of development of ARM in an individual that comprises identification of allelic variations in PLEKHA1 and/or LOC387715. Related apparatus, such as an array, are identified as being useful in implementing those methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2010
    Assignee: University of Pittsburgh-Of the Commonwealth System of Higher Education
    Inventors: Michael B. Gorin, Johanna Jakobsdottir, Yvette P. Conley, Daniel E. Weeks, Tammy S. Mah-Fraser, Robert E. Ferrell
  • Method and apparatus for screening for retinopathy
    Patent number: 7258444
    Abstract: A method of screening for retinal disease including directing a first light at a first portion of the retina, directing a second light at a second portion of the retina, measuring a first pupillary response of the eye as a result of the first light and a second pupillary response as a result of the second light, and generating an indication of a severity level of the retinal disease using the first pupillary response and the second pupillary response. Also, an apparatus that implements this method including a light source for directing a first light at a first retinal portion and a second light at a second retinal portion, a pupil measuring device for measuring the pupillary response of the eye as a result of the first light and second light, a processor in electronic communication with the pupil measuring device, and a memory in electronic communication with the processor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2007
    Assignee: University of Pittsburgh - Of the Commonwealth System of Higher Education
    Inventor: Michael B. Gorin
  • Method of crosslinking amino acid-containing polymers using photoactivatable chemical crosslinkers
    Patent number: 5660692
    Abstract: A method for molecularly crosslinking amino acid-containing polymers by photoactivating chemical crosslinkers which have been combined with the polymers. Collagen crosslinked by this method can be used as a bioadhesive for sutureless closures of the skin and eye or as a superhydrated material for contact lenses, moist bandage contact lens, lens or corneal implant material, or as a drug delivery mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1995
    Date of Patent: August 26, 1997
    Assignee: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
    Inventors: Anthony B. Nesburn, Michael B. Gorin, M. Cristina Kenney, Ezra Maguen