Patents by Inventor Batya Kristal

Batya Kristal 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).

  • Therapeutic uses for sodium 2-mercaptoethanesulphonate (mesna)
    Patent number: 5661188
    Abstract: Uses for the compound sodium mercaptoethanesulphonate, commonly known as mesna are disclosed. The appropriate periodic administration of said compound to a patient or the addition of the compound to a preservation solution for a donor organ can prevent reperfusion injury. Likewise, the prescribed periodic administration of mesna to a patient whose peritoneum is about to be violated will aid in avoiding peritonitis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1995
    Date of Patent: August 26, 1997
    Assignee: Medical Research Foundation and Infrastructure Development for Health Services--Nahariya Hospital Branch
    Inventors: Irith Weissman, Batya Kristal, Shifra Sela, Shaul Shahsa