Patents by Inventor Bonnie L. Firestein-Miller

Bonnie L. Firestein-Miller 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).

  • Microelectorode array, methods for preparing the same and uses thereof
    Patent number: 8615311
    Abstract: A microelectrode array having a substrate with a plurality of grooves and a plurality of electrical contact pads, the grooves each with at least one electrode electrically connected to at least one of the electrical contact pads, each of the grooves containing at least one myotube that overlays the at least one electrode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2013
    Assignee: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
    Inventors: Christopher Langhammer, Bonnie L. Firestein-Miller, Jeffrey Zahn
  • Snapin and methods for regulation of microtubule assembly and dendrite growth and branching
    Patent number: 8283440
    Abstract: Fragments of snapin important for interaction with cypin and thus regulating microtubule assembly are provided. Also provided are methods of use of said fragments and kits to facilitate said methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2012
    Inventor: Bonnie L. Firestein-Miller
  • Methods and compositions for the diagnosis and treatment of schizophrenia
    Patent number: 8110348
    Abstract: Compositions and methods relating to the diagnosis and treatment of neuropsychiatric disorders, such as schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorders, and bipolar disorders are disclosed. Also provided are methods for screening therapeutic agents having efficacy for the treatment of such disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2012
    Inventors: Linda M. Brzustowicz, Bonnie L. Firestein-Miller
  • MICROELECTORODE ARRAY, METHODS FOR PREPARING THE SAME AND USES THEREOF
    Publication number: 20120004716
    Abstract: A microelectrode array having a substrate with a plurality of grooves and a plurality of electrical contact pads, the grooves each with at least one electrode electrically connected to at least one of the electrical contact pads, each of the grooves containing at least one myotube that overlays the at least one electrode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2011
    Publication date: January 5, 2012
    Applicant: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
    Inventors: Christopher Langhammer, Bonnie L. Firestein-Miller, Jeffrey Zahn
  • SNAPIN AND METHODS FOR REGULATION OF MICROTUBULE ASSEMBLY AND DENDRITE GROWTH AND BRANCHING
    Publication number: 20110136260
    Abstract: Fragments of snapin important for interaction with cypin and thus regulating microtubule assembly are provided. Also provided are methods of use of said fragments and kits to facilitate said methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2010
    Publication date: June 9, 2011
    Applicant: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
    Inventor: Bonnie L. Firestein-Miller
  • Snapin and methods for regulation of microtubule assembly and dendrite growth and branching
    Patent number: 7888461
    Abstract: Fragments of snapin important for interaction with cypin and thus regulating microtubule assembly are provided. Also provided are methods of use of said fragments and kits to facilitate said methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2011
    Inventor: Bonnie L. Firestein-Miller
  • METHODS AND KITS FOR IDENTIFICATION OF ANTI-EXCITOTOXIC COMPOUNDS
    Publication number: 20100248986
    Abstract: The instant invention provides methods and kits for screening for anti-excitotoxic compounds which increase the total amount of EAAT-I protein or the surface amount of EAAT-I protein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2008
    Publication date: September 30, 2010
    Inventor: Bonnie L. Firestein-Miller
  • Cypin polypeptide and fragments thereof
    Patent number: 7790843
    Abstract: Disclosed are novel materials and screening methods for diagnosing and monitoring cognitive disorders, as well as for identifying compounds for treating such disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2010
    Inventor: Bonnie L. Firestein-Miller
  • Methods and Compositions for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Schizophrenia
    Publication number: 20090215877
    Abstract: Compositions and methods relating to the diagnosis and treatment of neuropsychiatric disorders, such as schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorders, and bipolar disorders are disclosed. Also provided are methods for screening therapeutic agents having efficacy for the treatment of such disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2008
    Publication date: August 27, 2009
    Inventors: Linda M. Brzustowicz, Bonnie L. Firestein-Miller
  • Methods and Kits for Regulation of Microtubule Assembly and Dendrite Growth and Branching
    Publication number: 20090053745
    Abstract: Fragments of snapin important for interaction with cypin and thus regulating microtubule assembly are provided. Also provided are methods of use of said fragments and kits to facilitate said methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2006
    Publication date: February 26, 2009
    Inventor: Bonnie L. Firestein-Miller
  • Using cypin in assays, diagnostics and treatment of cognitive disorders
    Publication number: 20080182970
    Abstract: Disclosed are novel materials and screening methods for diagnosing and monitoring cognitive disorders, as well as for identifying compounds for treating such disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2008
    Publication date: July 31, 2008
    Inventor: Bonnie L. Firestein-Miller