Patents by Inventor Barry W. Festoff

Barry W. Festoff 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: 20230085593
    Abstract: Blood and bodily fluid reader systems, including circulating biomarkers involving multiple mitochondrial releasates for providing real-time, at-the-scene objective indicia of individuals sustaining mild TBI.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2022
    Publication date: March 16, 2023
    Inventor: Barry W. FESTOFF
  • Publication number: 20210140981
    Abstract: Blood and bodily fluid reader systems, including circulating biomarkers involving multiple mitochondrial releasates for providing real-time, at-the-scene objective indicia of individuals sustaining mild TBI. As a therapeutic component for related neuroin-flammation of mild TBI and related injuries, medicaments, compounds and methods include chimeric proteins which combine: (i) a first polypeptide sequence derived from the “Box A” domain of the “High-Mobility Group Box 1” Protein ( HMGB1) protein; and, (ii) a second polypeptide sequence derived from the D1 lectin-like domain of thrombomodulin (TM). These chimeric proteins both activate and promote certain repair-type functions within the brain, up to and in some cases including the growth of new neuronal fibers and/or the creation of new synaptic junctions; and, keep those types of inflammation-triggered repair processes within healthy and desirable limits.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2019
    Publication date: May 13, 2021
    Inventor: Barry W. FESTOFF
  • Patent number: 10802032
    Abstract: Methods and materials are disclosed for evaluating head brain injuries that do not involve blood loss or skull fractures, such as possible concussions. These methods and materials involve bioreagents (such as monoclonal antibodies, single-stranded DNA or RNA, etc.) affixed to computer-readable devices handled by electronic readers that can interact with portable computers (such as laptops, pads or tablets, smart phones, etc.). The bioreagents will detect the presence and concentration of at least two metabolites that are released by mitochondria in response to cellular damage. Additional bioreagents may be included, for detecting and quantifying other damage-associated molecular patterns (DAMP's). When used along with cognitive, reasoning, and/or response tests, this type of analysis can help non-physicians assess the severity of, and proper responses to, head traumas that otherwise are difficult or impossible to reliably evaluate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2020
    Inventor: Barry W Festoff
  • Publication number: 20190293663
    Abstract: Methods and materials are disclosed for evaluating head brain injuries that do not involve blood loss or skull fractures, such as possible concussions. These methods and materials involve bioreagents (such as monoclonal antibodies, single-stranded DNA or RNA, etc.) affixed to computer-readable devices handled by electronic readers that can interact with portable computers (such as laptops, pads or tablets, smart phones, etc.). The bioreagents will detect the presence and concentration of at least two metabolites that are released by mitochondria in response to cellular damage. Additional bioreagents may be included, for detecting and quantifying other damage-associated molecular patterns (DAMP's). When used along with cognitive, reasoning, and/or response tests, this type of analysis can help non-physicians assess the severity of, and proper responses to, head traumas that otherwise are difficult or impossible to reliably evaluate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2014
    Publication date: September 26, 2019
    Inventor: Barry W. Festoff
  • Publication number: 20090143281
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of thrombomodulin analogs for the treatment of trauma-induced spinal cord injury.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2008
    Publication date: June 4, 2009
    Inventors: Barry W. FESTOFF, Michael J. Morser
  • Patent number: 7252953
    Abstract: A method of detecting Alzheimer's disease includes detecting a disruption or alteration in normal sub-cellular distribution of G-protein receptor kinases (GRKs), particularly GRK2 and GRK5. The disruption is caused by abnormal accumulation of soluble ?-amyloid. The prevention or suppression of the disease progression at prodromal or early stages includes correction of GRK dysfunction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2007
    Assignee: United States of America Department of Veterans Affairs
    Inventors: Zhiming Suo, Barry W. Festoff
  • Publication number: 20040002446
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of thrombomodulin analogs for the treatment of trauma-induced spinal cord injury.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2003
    Publication date: January 1, 2004
    Inventors: Barry W. Festoff, Michael J. Morser
  • Publication number: 20020111296
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of thrombomodulin analogs for the treatment of trauma-induced spinal cord injury.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2001
    Publication date: August 15, 2002
    Inventors: Barry W. Festoff, Michael John Morser