Patents by Inventor Edgar Garcia-Rill

Edgar Garcia-Rill 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: 9289403
    Abstract: The invention provides a method of reducing spasticity in a mammal involving administering modafinil or related compounds. The spasticity can be secondary to multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury, stroke, brain injury, and other causes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2016
    Assignee: The Board of Trustees of the University of Arizona
    Inventor: Edgar Garcia-Rill
  • Patent number: 8070565
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for loosening the feathers of a fowl prior to killing and processing, by exposing the fowl to a radio frequency source producing a frequency from between approximately 5 GHz and approximately 40 GHz, with an average surface power density between approximately 10 mW per square centimeter and approximately 100 mW per square centimeter, for a predetermined period of time. The invention also relates to a method for killing bacteria on the fowl prior to killing and processing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2011
    Inventors: Drew Horst, Edgar Garcia-Rill
  • Publication number: 20110111680
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for loosening the feathers of a fowl prior to killing and processing, by exposing the fowl to a radio frequency source producing a frequency from between approximately 5 GHz and approximately 40 GHz, with an average surface power density between approximately 10 mW per square centimeter and approximately 100 mW per square centimeter, for a predetermined period of time. The invention also relates to a method for killing bacteria on the fowl prior to killing and processing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2011
    Publication date: May 12, 2011
    Inventors: Drew Horst, Edgar Garcia-Rill
  • Patent number: 7588486
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for loosening the feathers of a fowl prior to killing and processing, by exposing the fowl to a radio frequency source producing a frequency from between approximately 5 GHz and approximately 40 GHz, with an average power density from between approximately 10 mW per square centimeter and approximately 100 mW per square centimeter, for a predetermined period of time. The invention also relates to a method for killing bacteria on the fowl prior to killing and processing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2009
    Inventors: Drew Horst, Edgar Garcia-Rill
  • Publication number: 20090209187
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for loosening the feathers of a fowl prior to killing and processing, by exposing the fowl to a radio frequency source producing a frequency from between approximately 5 GHz and approximately 40 GHz, with an average power density from between approximately 10 mW per square centimeter and approximately 100 mW per square centimeter, for a predetermined period of time. The invention also relates to a method for killing bacteria on the fowl prior to killing and processing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2007
    Publication date: August 20, 2009
    Inventors: Drew Horst, Edgar Garcia-Rill
  • Publication number: 20080221216
    Abstract: The invention provides a method of reducing spasticity in a mammal involving administering modafinil or related compounds. The spasticity can be secondary to multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury, stroke, brain injury, and other causes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2007
    Publication date: September 11, 2008
    Applicant: The Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas
    Inventor: Edgar Garcia-Rill
  • Publication number: 20070254573
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for loosening the feathers of a fowl prior to killing and processing, by exposing the fowl to a radio frequency source producing a frequency from between approximately 5 GHz and approximately 40 GHz, with an average power density from between approximately 10 mW per square centimeter and approximately 100 mW per square centimeter, for a predetermined period of time. The invention also relates to a method for killing bacteria on the fowl prior to killing and processing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2007
    Publication date: November 1, 2007
    Inventors: Drew Horst, Edgar Garcia-Rill
  • Patent number: 7244172
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for rendering fowl insensate prior to killing and processing by exposing the fowl to a radio frequency source producing a frequency from between approximately 5 gigahertz and approximately 40 gigahertz and with an average power density from between approximately 10 milliwatts per square centimeter and approximately 100 milliwatts per square centimeter for a predetermined period of time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2007
    Assignee: Middleton, Inc.
    Inventors: Drew Horst, Edgar Garcia-Rill
  • Patent number: 7241212
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for rendering fowl insensate prior to killing and processing, by exposing the fowl to a radio frequency source producing a frequency from between approximately 5 GHz and approximately 40 GHz, with an average power density from between approximately 10 mW per square centimeter and approximately 100 mW per square centimeter, for a predetermined period of time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2007
    Assignee: Middleton, Inc.
    Inventors: Drew Horst, Edgar Garcia-Rill
  • Publication number: 20060286914
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for rendering fowl insensate prior to killing and processing by exposing the fowl to a radio frequency source producing a frequency from between approximately 5 gigahertz and approximately 40 gigahertz and with an average power density from between approximately 10 milliwatts per square centimeter and approximately 100 milliwatts per square centimeter for a predetermined period of time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2004
    Publication date: December 21, 2006
    Inventors: Drew Horst, Edgar Garcia-Rill
  • Publication number: 20060135052
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for rendering fowl insensate prior to killing and processing, by exposing the fowl to a radio frequency source producing a frequency from between approximately 5 GHz and approximately 40 GHz, with an average power density from between approximately 10 mW per square centimeter and approximately 100 mW per square centimeter, for a predetermined period of time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2005
    Publication date: June 22, 2006
    Inventors: Drew Horst, Edgar Garcia-Rill
  • Patent number: 6755768
    Abstract: A device for inducing a cycling motion in patients who have little or no motor control of their legs. The device has bicycle-type pedals connected via a belt or chain drive to a motor with a speed control allowing a very low rate of rotation from 0.1 cycles per second up to about 1.0 cycles per second. The device includes straps for wheelchair wheels for locking a wheelchair in position such that the patient's feet may be strapped onto the pedals. The diameter of rotation of the pedals is adjustable to accommodate different leg lengths and to allow various diameters of rotation of the pedals. The motor is housed within a console with medial and lateral supports so that the legs of the patient are maintained in alignment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2004
    Assignee: Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas
    Inventors: Edgar Garcia-Rill, Robert D. Skinner, Nancy B. Reese
  • Publication number: 20040121885
    Abstract: A device for inducing a cycling motion in patients who have little or no motor control of their legs. The device has bicycle-type pedals connected via a belt or chain drive to a motor with a speed control allowing a very low rate of rotation from 0.1 cycles per second up to about 1.0 cycles per second. The device includes straps for wheelchair wheels for locking a wheelchair in position such that the patient's feet may be strapped onto the pedals. The diameter of rotation of the pedals is adjustable to accommodate different leg lengths and to allow various diameters of rotation of the pedals. The motor is housed within a console with medial and lateral supports so that the legs of the patient are maintained in alignment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2002
    Publication date: June 24, 2004
    Inventors: Edgar Garcia-Rill, Robert D. Skinner, Nancy B. Reese
  • Patent number: 5950635
    Abstract: A method of treating various anxiety-related disorders, such as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, panic attacks, or general anxiety disorder is disclosed. It has been found that the P1 midlatency auditory evoked potential of such patients undergoes increased amplitude and decreased habituation. Stimulation of three specific acupuncture points LR3, HT3, and PC6) on three different acupuncture meridians has been found to reduce the amplitude of the P1 potential using 20-minute periods of stimulation. Low frequency stimulation (around 5 Hz) was found to be most effective. Repeated periods of stimulation were also found to increase the effect of the treatment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 14, 1999
    Assignee: Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas
    Inventors: Edgar Garcia-Rill, Robert D. Skinner, Harris Gellman
  • Patent number: 5002053
    Abstract: A method and device for inducing locomotion in animals by electrical stimulation of the spinal cord using long duration pulses (0.2 msec to 2 msec) delivered at low frequencies (0.5 Hz to 20 Hz) epidurally or subdurally to the dorsal columns or dorsal root entry zone at the cervical or lumbar regions of the spinal cord for treating deficits in locomotion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 1989
    Date of Patent: March 26, 1991
    Assignee: University of Arkansas
    Inventors: Edgar Garcia-Rill, Robert D. Skinner, Yuji Atsuta