Patents by Inventor Benjamin T. Suratt

Benjamin T. Suratt 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).

  • LEPTIN FOR TREATING SYSTEMIC INFLAMMATORY RESPONSE SYNDROME
    Publication number: 20160058839
    Abstract: Provided are methods and compositions for reducing the severity of systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS). The method comprises administering to an individual who has been diagnosed with SIRS, a composition comprising leptin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2014
    Publication date: March 3, 2016
    Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT AND STATE AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE
    Inventor: Benjamin T. SURATT
  • SUPPRESSION OF LEPTIN ACTION FOR TREATMENT OF PULMONARY INFECTIONS
    Publication number: 20150329635
    Abstract: Provided is a method of assessing risk of developing pulmonary infection in an individual or a population comprising determining circulating leptin levels in the individuals and comparing the levels or normal controls, and if the leptin levels are higher than in the control, identifying the individual to be at risk of developing pulmonary infection. Also provided are methods of reducing the severity of, or preventing pulmonary infections in individuals with elevated leptin levels by administration of agents that that suppress the levels of leptin or interfere with its actions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2015
    Publication date: November 19, 2015
    Inventor: Benjamin T. Suratt