Patents by Inventor Anna Smith

Anna Smith 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).

  • Publication number: 20220238132
    Abstract: This present invention relates to a face mask with an integrated communication system that ensures the safety of the wearer while allowing the same to effectively communicate with others while wearing the face mask. The face mask features a voice modulator having a microphone and a speaker removably attached to the mask body. The wearer can easily speak into the microphone and the voice of the wearer is captured by the microphone and is clearly projected and modulated by the speaker. Additionally, the wearer may adjust the volume of the speaker as per the needs and requirements of the wearer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2021
    Publication date: July 28, 2022
    Inventors: Anna Smith, James Frazier
  • Patent number: 10745461
    Abstract: Systems and methods for inhibiting atherosclerosis using FoxP3+ CD8 T-cells (TcREG). Osteoclasts are induced to produce FoxP3+ CD8 T-cells (TcREG) through introduction of a low-dose of a RANK agonist such as RANKL. The RANKL was found to best work when provided in accordance with a schedule resulting in a pulsed administration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2020
    Assignee: SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Rajeev Aurora, Anna Smith, Angel Baldan
  • Patent number: 10328123
    Abstract: Systems and methods for inhibiting atherosclerosis using FoxP3+ CD8 T-cells (TcREG). Osteoclasts are induced to produce FoxP3+ CD8 T-cells (TcREG) through introduction of a low-dose of a RANK agonist suck as RANKL. The RANKL was found to best work when provided in accordance with a schedule resulting in a pulsed administration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Assignee: Saint Louis University
    Inventors: Rajeev Aurora, Anna Smith, Angel Baldan
  • Publication number: 20190085049
    Abstract: Systems and methods for inhibiting atherosclerosis using FoxP3+ CD8 T-cells (TcREG). Osteoclasts are induced to produce FoxP3+ CD8 T-cells (TcREG) through introduction of a low-dose of a RANK agonist such as RANKL. The RANKL was found to best work when provided in accordance with a schedule resulting in a pulsed administration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2018
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Inventors: Rajeev Aurora, Anna Smith, Angel Baldan
  • Publication number: 20180085431
    Abstract: Systems and methods for inhibiting atherosclerosis using FoxP3+ CD8 T-cells (TcREG). Osteoclasts are induced to produce FoxP3+ CD8 T-cells (TcREG) through introduction of a low-dose of a RANK agonist suck as RANKL. The RANKL was found to best work when provided in accordance with a schedule resulting in a pulsed administration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2017
    Publication date: March 29, 2018
    Inventors: Rajeev Aurora, Anna Smith, Angel Baldan
  • Publication number: 20130243787
    Abstract: The invention provides methods of determining whether a cancer in a subject is responsive to anti-TGF-? therapy. In some embodiments, the invention further provides for the administration of an anti-TGF-? therapy cancer therapy to the subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2012
    Publication date: September 19, 2013
    Inventors: Heide Ford, Anna Smith
  • Publication number: 20120190729
    Abstract: The invention provides a method of treating cancer in a subject comprising administering to said subject an miRNA that inhibits Six1. In some embodiments, the invention further provides for the administration of a second cancer therapy to the subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2010
    Publication date: July 26, 2012
    Applicant: The Regents of The University of Colorado A Body Corporate
    Inventors: Heide Ford, Anna Smith, David Poticha
  • Publication number: 20060205004
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods and compositions wherein nucleic acids are associated with a solid phase that comprises a carboxylated substrate. In specific embodiments, precipitation of the nucleic acids occurs in the absence of salt.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2006
    Publication date: September 14, 2006
    Inventors: Indira Carey, Teri Heiland, Anna Smith, Jill Ray
  • Patent number: 7052840
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods and compositions wherein nucleic acids are associated with a solid phase that comprises a carboxylated substrate. In specific embodiments, precipitation of the nucleic acids occurs in the absence of salt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2006
    Assignee: Capitol Genomix, Inc.
    Inventors: Indira Carey, Teri Heiland, Anna Smith, Jill Ray
  • Publication number: 20030194707
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods and compositions wherein nucleic acids are associated with a solid phase that comprises a carboxylated substrate. In specific embodiments, precipitation of the nucleic acids occurs in the absence of salt.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2002
    Publication date: October 16, 2003
    Applicant: Capitol Genomix, Inc.
    Inventors: Indira Carey, Teri Heiland, Anna Smith, Jill Ray