Patents by Inventor Andrew N. Clarkson

Andrew N. Clarkson 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).

  • LOCALLY RELEASED GROWTH FACTORS TO MEDIATE MOTOR RECOVERY AFTER STROKE
    Publication number: 20170340706
    Abstract: Methods of improving recovery of a mammal after an ischemic event (e.g., stroke) are provided. In various embodiments the methods involve administering a neural growth factor (e.g., BDNF) into the infarct (e.g., stroke) cavity in a biocompatible hydrogel formulation. In certain embodiments the hydrogel comprises a thiolated hyaluronan and a thiolated gelatin with an optional thiolated heparin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2017
    Publication date: November 30, 2017
    Inventors: Stanley T. CARMICHAEL, Andrew N. CLARKSON
  • Locally released growth factors to mediate motor recovery after stroke
    Patent number: 9700596
    Abstract: Methods of improving recovery of a mammal after an ischemic event (e.g., stroke) are provided. In various embodiments the methods involve administering a neural growth factor (e.g., BDNF) into the infarct (e.g., stroke) cavity in a biocompatible hydrogel formulation. In certain embodiments the hydrogel comprises a thiolated hyaluronan and a thiolated gelatin with an optional thiolated heparin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2017
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Stanley T. Carmichael, Andrew N. Clarkson
  • LOCALLY RELEASED GROWTH FACTORS TO MEDIATE MOTOR RECOVERY AFTER STROKE
    Publication number: 20140315805
    Abstract: Methods of improving recovery of a mammal after an ischemic event (e.g., stroke) are provided. In various embodiments the methods involve administering a neural growth factor (e.g., BDNF) into the infarct (e.g., stroke) cavity in a biocompatible hydrogel formulation. In certain embodiments the hydrogel comprises a thiolated hyaluronan and a thiolated gelatin with an optional thiolated heparin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2012
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Applicant: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
    Inventors: Stanley T. Carmichael, Andrew N. Clarkson
  • METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR TREATING A SUBJECT FOR CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM (CNS) INJURY
    Publication number: 20130150351
    Abstract: Methods for treating a central nervous system (CNS) injury in a subject are provided. As of the methods include administering to the subject an effective amount of gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA) receptor signaling inhibitor to treat the subject for the CNS injury. Also provided are compositions useful in embodiments of the methods. Methods and compositions of the invention find use in the treatment of a variety of different CNS injuries, including but not limited to, treating a subject for CNS injury associated with the occurrence of stroke.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2011
    Publication date: June 13, 2013
    Inventors: Stanley T. Carmichael, Istvan Mody, Ben Huang, Andrew N. Clarkson