Patents Assigned to Florida State Research Foundation, Inc.
  • Using light to regulate uterine contractions
    Patent number: 10118050
    Abstract: A method of regulating uterine contractions comprises suppressing a nocturnal endogenous melatonin level of a pregnant female experiencing uterine contractions at night by exposing the pregnant female during nighttime to a light source emitting blue light. The light source may be a headset. The contractions may be measured while the female is exposed to the blue light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignee: Florida State Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventor: James Olcese