Patents by Inventor David Proud

David Proud 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).

  • Nitric oxide inhibits rhinovirus infection
    Patent number: 6277891
    Abstract: Nitric oxide generating compounds or compounds which induce in situ synthesis of nitric oxide can be used to inhibit rhinovirus infection. Nitric oxide has the ability to inhibit both viral replication as well as the synthesis of cytokines, in particular the proinflammatory cytokines. Thus the symptoms of rhinovirus infections can be ameliorated by treatments to increase nitric oxide in the respiratory tract.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2001
    Assignee: The Johns Hopkins University
    Inventors: Scherer P. Sanders, David Proud