Patents by Inventor Daniel A. Sweeney

Daniel A. Sweeney 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).

  • Patent number: 8980871
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods of treating hemolysis by administering an active compound in an amount sufficient to treat said hemolysis. It has been found that nitroxyl donors or similar compounds preferentially react with cell-free OxyHb, as compared to OxyHb encapsulated in a red blood cell, and reacts with MetHb to form iron-nitrosyl Hb or nitrite bound MetHb. It has also been found that such compounds reduce cell-free Hb and hemolysis. Active compounds are also contemplated for use in combination therapies, for example, in combination with the administration of red blood cells and/or an agent that promotes hematopoiesis, or in combination with the administration of a nitric oxide donor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2015
    Assignees: Wake Forest University Health Sciences, The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services
    Inventors: Daniel B. Kim-Shapiro, S. Bruce King, Daniel A. Sweeney, Mark T. Gladwin
  • Publication number: 20140008503
    Abstract: A painting accessory support for use with a paint bucket having a handle and a ladder having a rail is disclosed. The painting accessory support includes a hook and a finger loop. The hook is sized to receive the rail of the ladder and includes a first end and a second end. The finger loop is attached to the hook between the first end and the second end. The finger loop is sized to receive a user's finger during movement of the painting accessory support from one location to another.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2013
    Publication date: January 9, 2014
    Inventors: Daniel A. Sweeney, David C. May, Maria P. Costello
  • Publication number: 20100239692
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods of treating hemolysis by administering an active compound in an amount sufficient to treat said hemolysis. It has been found that nitroxyl donors or similar compounds preferentially react with cell-free OxyHb, as compared to OxyHb encapsulated in a red blood cell, and reacts with MetHb to form iron-nitrosyl Hb or nitrite bound MetHb. It has also been found that such compounds reduce cell-free Hb and hemolysis. Active compounds are also contemplated for use in combination therapies, for example, in combination with the administration of red blood cells and/or an agent that promotes hematopoiesis, or in combination with the administration of a nitric oxide donor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2008
    Publication date: September 23, 2010
    Inventors: Daniel B. Kim-Shapiro, S. Bruce King, Daniel A. Sweeney, Mark T. Gladwin
  • Patent number: D718120
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2014
    Inventors: Daniel A. Sweeney, David C. May, Maria P. Costello