Patents by Inventor Carol Amella

Carol Amella 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).

  • Neural tourniquet
    Publication number: 20050282906
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method of reducing bleed time in a subject by activation of the cholinergic anti-inflammatory pathway in said subject. The cholinergic anti-inflammatory pathway can be activated by direct or indirect stimulation of the vagus nerve. The cholinergic anti-inflammatory pathway can also be activated by administering an effective amount of cholinergic agonist or acetylcholinesterase inhibitor to the subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2005
    Publication date: December 22, 2005
    Applicant: North Shore-Long Island Jewish Research Institute
    Inventors: Kevin Tracey, Carol Amella, Christopher Czura