Patents by Inventor Avtar Roopra

Avtar Roopra 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).

  • Compounds and methods for treating seizure disorders
    Publication number: 20060287253
    Abstract: This invention provides methods for alleviating paroxysmal disorders in an animal, particularly epilepsy, by modulating glycolysis in brain cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2006
    Publication date: December 21, 2006
    Inventors: Steven Kriegler, Avtar Roopra, Thomas Sutula, Carl Stafstrom
  • Metabolic-based methods for modulating gene expression
    Publication number: 20060205649
    Abstract: This invention provides methods for modulating cellular gene expression for genes operably linked to an NRSE element that is recognized by an NRSF transcriptional repressor, by changing the concentration of reduced nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NADH) in the cell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2006
    Publication date: September 14, 2006
    Inventors: Avtar Roopra, Thomas Sutula, Barry Schoenike
  • Compounds and methods for treating seizure disorders
    Publication number: 20060088517
    Abstract: This invention provides methods for alleviating paroxysmal disorders in an animal, particularly epilepsy, by modulating glycolysis in brain cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2005
    Publication date: April 27, 2006
    Applicant: Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation
    Inventors: Steven Kriegler, Avtar Roopra, Thomas Sutula, Carl Stafstrom