Patents by Inventor Andrew R. E. Shaw

Andrew R. E. Shaw 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).

  • Methods for determining platelet function
    Patent number: 5952184
    Abstract: The invention provides a method for determining platelet function in a mammal comprising providing platelets from the mammal, contacting the platelets in suspension with at least one immobilised ECM protein or an effective fragment or analog thereof while applying to the platelets an effective mechanical stimulus for an effective period of time and determining the platelet activation produced.The invention provides a method for monitoring the efficacy of pharmacological agents affecting platelet function in vivo and in vitro.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 14, 1999
    Assignee: Alberta Cancer Board
    Inventors: Andrew R. E. Shaw, Michael W. Stewart
  • Methods for determining platelet function
    Patent number: 5427913
    Abstract: The invention provides a method for determining platelet function in a mammal comprising providing platelets from the mammal, contacting the platelets in suspension with at least one immobilised ECM protein or an effective fragment or analog thereof while applying to the platelets an effective mechanical stimulus for an effective period of time and determining the platelet activation produced.The invention also provides a method for detecting a bleeding disorder in a human. Further, the invention provides a method for monitoring the efficacy of pharmacological agents affecting platelet function in vivo.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 1992
    Date of Patent: June 27, 1995
    Assignee: Alberta Cancer Board
    Inventors: Andrew R. E. Shaw, Michael W. Stewart