Patents by Inventor Birendra Lal

Birendra Lal 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: 20020193785
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for treating inflammation in body tissues. More specifically, certain disclosed methods relate to selectively inducing apoptosis in inflammatory immune cells by heating cells for a sufficient time and at a sufficient temperature to induce programmed cell death. The disclosed stents can be placed in contact with the inflammatory cells and heated under controlled conditions. The disclosed apparatus and methods are particularly suitable for treating athersclerotic plaques.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2002
    Publication date: December 19, 2002
    Inventors: Morteza Naghavi, Bujin Guo, Birendra Lal, S. Ward Casscells, James T. Willerson
  • Patent number: 6451044
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for treating inflammation in body tissues. More specifically, certain disclosed methods relate to selectively inducing apoptosis in inflammatory immune cells by heating cells for a sufficient time and at a sufficient temperature to induce programmed cell death. The disclosed stents can be placed in contact with the inflammatory cells and heated under controlled conditions. The disclosed apparatus and methods are particularly suitable for treating athersclerotic plaques.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2002
    Assignees: Board of Regents, The University of Texas System, Texas Heart Institute
    Inventors: Morteza Naghavi, Bujin Guo, Birendra Lal, S. Ward Casscells, III, James T. Willerson