Patents by Inventor Robin J. Henken

Robin J. Henken 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).

  • Compositions for enhancing the immune response
    Patent number: 6663859
    Abstract: D-Ribose and methods for using D-Ribose are provided for enhancing the immune response in mammals. Those with a less than optimal immune response will benefit from oral or parenteral administration of D-Ribose. Methods are also provided for the enhancement of the immune response in isolated leukocytes. Leukocytes are cultured ex vivo in the presence of D-Ribose and transfused into a patient in need of leukocyte augmentation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2003
    Assignees: Bioenergy, Inc., University of Florida
    Inventors: Susan S. Percival, Robin J. Henken, John St. Cyr, Clarence A. Johnson, Terri L. Butler
  • Compositions for enhancing the immune response
    Publication number: 20020028196
    Abstract: D-Ribose and methods for using D-Ribose are provided for enhancing the immune response in mammals. Those with a less than optimal immune response will benefit from oral or parenteral administration of D-Ribose. Methods are also provided for the enhancement of the immune response in isolated leukocytes. Leukocytes are cultured ex vivo in the presence of D-Ribose and transfused into a patient in need of leukocyte augmentation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2001
    Publication date: March 7, 2002
    Inventors: Susan S. Percival, Robin J. Henken, John St. Cyr, Clarence A. Johnson, Terri L. Butler