Patents Assigned to The William M. Yarbrough Foundation
  • Patent number: 10654799
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods, formulations, and compositions for the treatment of biofilms. In particular, the application discloses isothiocyanate functional surfactants either alone or combination with adjunct agents to treat biofilms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2020
    Assignee: The William M. Yarbrough Foundation
    Inventor: Michael E. Silver
  • Patent number: 10647668
    Abstract: A method for treating phytophotodermatitis including the steps of applying an isothiocyanate functional surfactant to an area affected by phytophotodermatitis, wherein said isothiocyanate functional surfactant comprises at least one isothiocyanate functional group associated with an aliphatic and/or aromatic carbon atom of the isothiocyanate functional surfactant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2020
    Assignee: The William M. Yarbrough Foundation
    Inventor: Michael E. Silver
  • Patent number: 10640464
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and compositions for the prevention and treatment of keratin-based skin diseases. In particular, the application describes compositions and methods of treating a patient suffering from skin blistering comprising the use of phase II enzyme inducers and/or activity modifiers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2020
    Assignee: The William M. Yarbrough Foundation
    Inventor: Michael E. Silver
  • Patent number: 10583108
    Abstract: A method for reducing macrophage migration inhibitory factor (MIF or MMIF) cytokine or its biological activity, including the step of administering an isothiocyanate functional surfactant to a patient having a disease or condition wherein MIF cytokine or its biological activity is implicated in the disease or condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2020
    Assignee: The William M. Yarbrough Foundation
    Inventor: Michael E. Silver
  • Patent number: 10583107
    Abstract: A method for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), prostatitis, and/or prostate cancer, including the step of administering an isothiocyanate functional surfactant to a patient affected by benign prostatic hyperplasia, prostatitis, and/or prostate cancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2020
    Assignee: The William M. Yarbrough Foundation
    Inventor: Michael E. Silver
  • Patent number: 10561626
    Abstract: A solution for urushiol induced contact dermatitis is provided for in a topical solution. According to the invention, a method is provided for applying a composition of substances to the affected area, working the composition into the affected area, and removing the composition from the affected area. The composition comprises at least one ethoxylate in combination with a supporting agent. It is believed that this combination binds to the available urushiol receptors rendering it inactive. The affinity of the receptors for the ethoxylates also appears to cause a release of the urushiol from its epidermal bonds for bonding to the composition. An inert scrubbing agent, such as polyethylene beads, can also be included to assist in the release of the urushiol. Acetylated lanolin alcohol, EDTA, a foam stabilizer, and water can also be added to the composition without effecting performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2020
    Assignee: The William M. Yarbrough Foundation
    Inventor: William M. Yarbrough
  • Patent number: 10561632
    Abstract: A formulation, including: (a) a first medicament, wherein the first medicament includes an isothiocyanate functional compound/surfactant; and (b) a second medicament, wherein the second medicament includes an antineoplastic agent, such as a cytotoxic antineoplastic agent and/or a targeted antineoplastic agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2020
    Assignee: The William M.Yarbrough Foundation
    Inventor: Michael E. Silver
  • Patent number: 10532039
    Abstract: A method for treating psoriasis including the steps of applying an isothiocyanate functional surfactant to an area affected by psoriasis, wherein the isothiocyanate functional surfactant comprises at least one isothiocyanate functional group associated with an aliphatic and/or aromatic carbon atom of the isothiocyanate functional surfactant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2020
    Assignee: The William M. Yarbrough Foundation
    Inventor: Michael E. Silver
  • Patent number: 10471039
    Abstract: A method for treating skin cancer including the steps of applying an isothiocyanate functional surfactant to an area affected by skin cancer, wherein the isothiocyanate functional surfactant comprises at least one isothiocyanate functional group associated with an aliphatic and/or aromatic carbon atom of the isothiocyanate functional surfactant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2019
    Assignee: The William M. Yarbrough Foundation
    Inventor: Michael E. Silver
  • Patent number: 10434081
    Abstract: A method for reducing macrophage migration inhibitory factor (MIF or MMIF) cytokine or its biological activity, including the step of administering an isothiocyanate functional surfactant to a patient having a disease or condition wherein MIF cytokine or its biological activity is implicated in the disease or condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2019
    Assignee: The William M. Yarbrough Foundation
    Inventor: Michael E. Silver
  • Patent number: 10434082
    Abstract: A formulation, including: (a) a first medicament, wherein the first medicament includes an isothiocyanate functional compound/surfactant; and (b) a second medicament, wherein the second medicament includes an antineoplastic agent, such as a cytotoxic antineoplastic agent and/or a targeted antineoplastic agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2019
    Assignee: The William M. Yarbrough Foundation
    Inventor: Michael E. Silver
  • Patent number: 10363236
    Abstract: An isothiocyanate functional surfactant, wherein the protonated form of said surfactant is represented by the following chemical structure: wherein X includes an integer ranging from approximately 1 to approximately 25, and wherein Y includes an integer ranging from approximately 6 to approximately 25.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2019
    Assignee: The William M. Yarbrough Foundation
    Inventor: Michael E. Silver
  • Patent number: 10343990
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and compositions for the prevention and treatment of keratin-based skin diseases. In particular, the application describes compositions and methods of treating a patient suffering from skin blistering comprising the use of phase II enzyme inducers and/or activity modifiers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2019
    Assignee: The William M. Yarbrough Foundation
    Inventor: Michael E. Silver
  • Patent number: 10335387
    Abstract: A method for treating an infectious disease, including the step of administering an isothiocyanate functional surfactant to a patient having an infectious disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Assignee: The William M. Yarbrough Foundation
    Inventor: Michael E. Silver
  • Patent number: 10308599
    Abstract: An isothiocyanate functional surfactant, wherein the protonated form of the surfactant includes the structure of formula (IA): wherein R1 includes the structure of formula (IIA), (IIIA), or (IVA), wherein X includes an integer ranging from approximately 0 to approximately 20, wherein R2 comprises a linear or branched aliphatic group containing approximately 8 to approximately 25 carbon atoms, and wherein R3 comprises an aliphatic or aromatic group containing approximately 1 to approximately 20 carbon atoms and at least one—N?C?S group.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2019
    Assignee: The William M. Yarbrough Foundation
    Inventor: Michael E. Silver
  • Patent number: 10308600
    Abstract: A method for treating phytophotodermatitis including the steps of applying an isothiocyanate functional surfactant to an area affected by phytophotodermatitis, wherein said isothiocyanate functional surfactant comprises at least one isothiocyanate functional group associated with an aliphatic and/or aromatic carbon atom of the isothiocyanate functional surfactant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2019
    Assignee: The William M. Yarbrough Foundation
    Inventor: Michael E. Silver
  • Patent number: 10287246
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods, formulations, and compositions for the treatment of biofilms. In particular, the application discloses isothiocyanate functional surfactants either alone or combination with adjunct agents to treat biofilms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2019
    Assignee: The William M. Yarbrough Foundation
    Inventor: Michael E. Silver
  • Patent number: 10273205
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods, formulations, and compositions for the treatment of biofilms. In particular, the application discloses isothiocyanate functional surfactants either alone or combination with adjunct agents to treat biofilms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2019
    Assignee: The William M. Yarbrough Foundation
    Inventor: Michael E. Silver
  • Patent number: 10111852
    Abstract: A method for treating bladder cancer including the steps of administering an isothiocyanate functional surfactant to an area affected by bladder cancer, wherein the isothiocyanate functional surfactant comprises at least one isothiocyanate functional group associated with an aliphatic and/or aromatic carbon atom of the isothiocyanate functional surfactant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2018
    Assignee: The William M. Yarbrough Foundation
    Inventor: Michael E. Silver
  • Patent number: 10111851
    Abstract: A method for treating eczema including the steps of applying an isothiocyanate functional surfactant to an area affected by eczema, wherein the isothiocyanate functional surfactant comprises at least one isothiocyanate functional group associated with an aliphatic and/or aromatic carbon atom of the isothiocyanate functional surfactant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2018
    Assignee: The William M. Yarbrough Foundation
    Inventor: Michael E. Silver