Patents by Inventor David Epel

David Epel 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).

  • Methods for modulation of oocyte activation
    Patent number: 6737272
    Abstract: Nitric oxide synthase and nitric-oxide-related bioactivity are shown to be necessary and sufficient for activation of an oocyte during the process of fertilization. Methods are provided for the modulation of oocyte activation through modulation of nitric oxide levels. Oocyte activation is enhanced by the addition of nitric oxide synthase, nitric oxide synthase activators, nitric oxide donors, or other compounds that increase the nitric oxide levels of the oocyte during fertilization. The administration of NOS inhibitors is used to block oocyte activation, where contraception is desired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2004
    Assignees: The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University, Cornell Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Kuo, Gregory Baxter, David Epel
  • Methods for modulation of oocyte activation
    Publication number: 20020106360
    Abstract: Nitric oxide synthase and nitric-oxide-related bioactivity are shown to be necessary and sufficient for activation of an oocyte during the process of fertilization. Methods are provided for the modulation of oocyte activation through modulation of nitric oxide levels. Oocyte activation is enhanced by the addition of nitric oxide synthase, nitric oxide synthase activators, nitric oxide donors, or other compounds that increase the nitric oxide levels of the oocyte during fertilization. The administration of NOS inhibitors is used to block oocyte activation, where contraception is desired.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2000
    Publication date: August 8, 2002
    Applicant: BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE LELAND STANFORD JUNIOR UNIVERSITY & CORNELL RESEARCH FOUNDATION INC
    Inventors: Richard Kuo, David Epel, Gregory Baxter