Patents by Inventor Edward E. Morrison

Edward E. Morrison 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).

  • Compositions for and methods of controlling olfactory responses to odorants
    Patent number: 9132086
    Abstract: A composition, system and method for modifying an olfactory response to an odorant is disclosed. In some embodiments, the composition includes crystalline metal nanoparticles dispersed in an aqueous medium. The composition is applied to olfactory tissues using a suitable applicator or dispenser. The metal nanoparticles are believed to interact with a G-protein coupled to receptor located in the cilia to moderate (enhance or reduce) sensitivity or ability to smell particular odorants. In accordance with an embodiment of the invention, the composition includes one or more odorants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2015
    Assignee: AUBURN UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Vitaly J. Vodyanoy, Nilmini Viswaprakash, Ludmila Petrovna Globa, Edward E. Morrison
  • Compositions for and methods of controlling olfactory responses to odorants
    Patent number: 8778409
    Abstract: A composition, system and method for modifying an olfactory response to an odorant is disclosed. In some embodiments, the composition includes crystalline metal nanoparticles dispersed in an aqueous medium. The composition is applied to olfactory tissues using a suitable applicator or dispenser. The metal nanoparticles are believed to interact with a G-protein coupled to receptor located in the cilia to moderate (enhance or reduce) sensitivity or ability to smell particular odorants. In accordance with an embodiment of the invention, the composition includes one or more odorants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2014
    Assignee: Auburn University
    Inventors: Vitaly J. Vodyanoy, Lewis G. Scharpf, Alexandre Samoylov, Nilmini Viswaprakash, Ludmila Petrovna Globa, Edward E. Morrison
  • COMPOSITIONS FOR AND METHODS OF CONTRLLING OLFACTORY RESPONSES TO ODORANTS
    Publication number: 20140017338
    Abstract: A composition, system and method for modifying an olfactory response to an odorant is disclosed. In some embodiments, the composition includes crystalline metal nanoparticles dispersed in an aqueous medium. The composition is applied to olfactory tissues using a suitable applicator or dispenser. The metal nanoparticles are believed to interact with a G-protein coupled to receptor located in the cilia to moderate (enhance or reduce) sensitivity or ability to smell particular odorants. In accordance with an embodiment of the invention, the composition includes one or more odorants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2013
    Publication date: January 16, 2014
    Applicant: Auburn University
    Inventors: Vitaly J. Vodyanoy, Nilmini Viswaprakash, Ludmila Petrovna Globa, Edward E. Morrison
  • Compositions for and methods of controlling olfactory responses to odorants
    Patent number: 8273381
    Abstract: A composition, system and method for modifying an olfactory response to an odorant is disclosed. In some embodiments, the composition includes crystalline metal nanoparticles dispersed in an aqueous medium. The composition is applied to olfactory tissues using a suitable applicator or dispenser. The metal nanoparticles are believed to interact with a G-protein coupled to receptor located in the cilia to moderate (enhance or reduce) sensitivity or ability to smell particular odorants. In accordance with an embodiment of the invention, the composition includes one or more odorants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2012
    Assignee: Auburn University
    Inventors: Vitaly J. Vodyanoy, Lewis G. Scharpf, Jr., Alexandre Samoylov, Nilmini Viswaprakash, Ludmila Petrovna Globa, Edward E. Morrison
  • Apparatus and method for the measurement of the aerodynamics of olfaction in animals and man
    Patent number: 6979298
    Abstract: A system and method for observing, collecting and analyzing olefactory characteristics of a human or animal subject, such as sniffing, breathing and respiratory patterns and sounds. Example applications include the evaluation and training of dogs for explosive and drug detection, clinical diagnostics, scientific research, and identification.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2005
    Assignee: Auburn University
    Inventors: Vitaly J. Vodyanoy, Edward E. Morrison
  • Apparatus and method for the measurement of the aerodynamics of olfaction in animals and man
    Publication number: 20030130568
    Abstract: A system and method for observing, collecting and analyzing olefactory characteristics of a human or animal subject, such as sniffing, breathing and respiratory patterns and sounds. Example applications include the evaluation and training of dogs for explosive and drug detection, clinical diagnostics, scientific research, and identification.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2002
    Publication date: July 10, 2003
    Inventors: Vitaly J. Vodyanoy, Edward E. Morrison