Patents by Inventor Beth Stevens

Beth Stevens 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).

  • Modulation of Synaptic Maintenance
    Publication number: 20120195880
    Abstract: C1q is shown to be expressed in neurons, where it acts as a signal for synapse elimination. Methods are provided for protecting or treating an individual suffering from adverse effects of synapse loss. These findings have broad implications for a variety of clinical conditions, including Alzheimer's disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2011
    Publication date: August 2, 2012
    Inventors: Ben A. Barres, Beth A. Stevens
  • Modulation of synaptic maintenance
    Patent number: 8148330
    Abstract: C1q is shown to be expressed in neurons, where it acts as a signal for synapse elimination. Methods are provided for protecting or treating an individual suffering from adverse effects of synapse loss. These findings have broad implications for a variety of clinical conditions, including Alzheimer's disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2012
    Assignee: The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University
    Inventors: Ben A. Barres, Beth A. Stevens
  • Modulation of synaptic maintenance
    Publication number: 20070135753
    Abstract: C1q is shown to be expressed in neurons, where it acts as a signal for synapse elimination. Methods are provided for protecting or treating an individual suffering from adverse effects of synapse loss. These findings have broad implications for a variety of clinical conditions, including Alzheimer's disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2006
    Publication date: June 14, 2007
    Inventors: Ben Barres, Beth Stevens