Patents by Inventor Edward R. Truitt

Edward R. Truitt 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: 11717557
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of using PRG4 glycoprotein, also known as lubricin, to reduce, inhibit, or down-regulate pro-inflammatory pathways in patients at risk of or suffering from an inflammatory response or allergy symptom through CD44 antagonization, regulating pro-inflammatory cytokine production, inhibiting NF-?B translocation and/or facilitating removal of inflammation-inducing cellular or matrix debris or allergens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2023
    Assignees: Lubris LLC, Rhode Island Hospital
    Inventors: Gregory D. Jay, Benjamin D. Sullivan, Tannin Avery Schmidt, Khaled Elsaid, Edward R. Truitt, Roman Krawetz, Jawed Fareed, Joanna Szmydynger-Chodobska, Adam Chodobski
  • Patent number: 11666529
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods involving the therapeutic use of human PRG4 (lubricin) protein, to improve vision, to reduce aberrations such as impaired night vision, halos, and glare, to improve the stability of the tear film, and to homogenize the refractive index of the surface of the eye.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2023
    Assignee: Lubris LLC
    Inventors: Benjamin D. Sullivan, Edward R. Truitt, III
  • Patent number: 11213566
    Abstract: Provided herein is a pharmaceutical or oral care product for treating or preventing oral diseases that is prepared with proteoglycan 4 (PRG4) as an active ingredient, the preparing method thereof and the use thereof in manufacturing medicaments or oral care products for treating or preventing oral diseases and maintenance of oral health. PRG4 may have efficacy in maintaining oral health and treating or preventing oral disease. This secreted glycoprotein, which is also called lubricin and superficial zone protein, is known to protect against frictional forces, cell adhesion and protein deposition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2022
    Assignee: LUBRIS LLC
    Inventors: Edward R. Truitt, III, Benjamin Sullivan, Nicholas Tennison
  • Publication number: 20210299214
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of using PRG4 glycoprotein, also known as lubricin, to reduce, inhibit, or down-regulate pro-inflammatory pathways in patients at risk of or suffering from an inflammatory response or allergy symptom through CD44 antagonization, regulating pro-inflammatory cytokine production, inhibiting NF-?B translocation and/or facilitating removal of inflammation-inducing cellular or matrix debris or allergens.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2021
    Publication date: September 30, 2021
    Inventors: Gregory D. Jay, Benjamin D. Sullivan, Tannin Avery Schmidt, Khaled Elsaid, Edward R. Truitt, Roman Krawetz, Jawed Fareed
  • Patent number: 10967048
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of using PRG4 glycoprotein, also known as lubricin, to reduce, inhibit, or down-regulate pro-inflammatory pathways in patients at risk of or suffering from an inflammatory response or allergy symptom through CD44 antagonization, regulating pro-inflammatory cytokine production, inhibiting NF-?B translocation and/or facilitating removal of inflammation-inducing cellular or matrix debris or allergens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2021
    Assignee: Lubris LLC
    Inventors: Gregory D. Jay, Benjamin D. Sullivan, Tannin Avery Schmidt, Khaled Elsaid, Edward R. Truitt, Roman Krawetz, Jawed Fareed
  • Patent number: 10383796
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the uses of the protein PRG4 and therapeutic modulation thereof. In particular, the present invention relates compositions and methods utilizing PRG4 and therapeutic modulation thereof, including, use as a surgical lubricant, use in a treatment for prevention or reduction of post-surgical adhesions, use in a treatment for oral ulcerations, use as an athletic lubricating patch, use as a dermal filler, use in a treatment for dry mouth, use in a drug delivery method or composition, and use in nursing lubrication.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2019
    Assignee: Lubris LLC
    Inventors: Edward R. Truitt, Nicole Barbara Justis Truitt
  • Publication number: 20180153776
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the uses of the protein PRG4 and therapeutic modulation thereof. In particular, the present invention relates compositions and methods utilizing PRG4 and therapeutic modulation thereof, including, use as a surgical lubricant, use in a treatment for prevention or reduction of post-surgical adhesions, use in a treatment for oral ulcerations, use as an athletic lubricating patch, use as a dermal filler, use in a treatment for dry mouth, use in a drug delivery method or composition, and use in nursing lubrication.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2017
    Publication date: June 7, 2018
    Inventors: Edward R. Truitt, Nicole Barbara Justis Truitt
  • Publication number: 20180140546
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods involving the therapeutic use of human PRG4 (lubricin) protein, to improve vision, to reduce aberrations such as impaired night vision, halos, and glare, to improve the stability of the tear film, and to homogenize the refractive index of the surface of the eye.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2016
    Publication date: May 24, 2018
    Inventors: Benjamin D. Sullivan, Edward R. Truitt, III
  • Publication number: 20180015141
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of using PRG4 glycoprotein, also known as lubricin, to reduce, inhibit, or down-regulate pro-inflammatory pathways in patients at risk of or suffering from an inflammatory response or allergy symptom through CD44 antagonization, regulating pro-inflammatory cytokine production, inhibiting NF-?B translocation and/or facilitating removal of inflammation-inducing cellular or matrix debris or allergens.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2016
    Publication date: January 18, 2018
    Applicant: Rhode Island Hospital, A Lifespan Partner
    Inventors: Gregory D. Jay, Benjamin D. Sullivan, Tannin Avery Schmidt, Khaled Elsaid, Edward R. Truitt, Roman Krawetz, Joanna Szmydynger-Chodobska, Adam Chodobska, Jawed Fareed
  • Publication number: 20170312335
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods involving the therapeutic use of human PRG4 (PRG4) protein, to ameliorate the symptoms associated with allergies and/or respiratory infections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2016
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventors: Edward R. Truitt, III, Benjamin Sullivan
  • Patent number: 9730865
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the uses of the protein PRG4 and therapeutic modulation thereof. In particular, the present invention relates compositions and methods utilizing PRG4 and therapeutic modulation thereof, including, use as a surgical lubricant, use in a treatment for prevention or reduction of post-surgical adhesions, use in a treatment for oral ulcerations, use as an athletic lubricating patch, use as a dermal filler, use in a treatment for dry mouth, use in a drug delivery method or composition, and use in nursing lubrication.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2017
    Assignees: Lubris, LLC, Schepens Eye Research Institute
    Inventors: Benjamin Sullivan, Edward R. Truitt, David Sullivan
  • Patent number: 9107885
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a disorder of the lower urinary tract, and in particular, reducing the symptoms (including treatment) of interstitial cystitis in vivo. In a preferred embodiment, the present invention relates to treatment formulations and methods for reducing interstitial cystitis in patients via administration of a therapeutically effective concentration of PRG4.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2015
    Assignee: LUBRIS LLC
    Inventors: Benjamin David Sullivan, Edward R. Truitt, III
  • Patent number: 8980840
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the management of vaginal health. In particular, the present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions, and methods of use thereof, for treating diseases associated with compromised boundary lubrication at the vaginal epithelium.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2015
    Assignees: Schepens Eye Research Institute, Lubris LLC
    Inventors: Edward R. Truitt, III, Benjamin Sullivan, David Sullivan
  • Publication number: 20130039865
    Abstract: Provided herein is a pharmaceutical or oral care product for treating or preventing oral diseases that is prepared with proteoglycan 4 (PRG4) as an active ingredient, the preparing method thereof and the use thereof in manufacturing medicaments or oral care products for treating or preventing oral diseases and maintenance of oral health. PRG4 may have efficacy in maintaining oral health and treating or preventing oral disease. This secreted glycoprotein, which is also called lubricin and superficial zone protein, is known to protect against frictional forces, cell adhesion and protein deposition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2011
    Publication date: February 14, 2013
    Inventors: Edward R. Truitt, III, Benjamin Sullivan, Nicholas Tennison
  • Publication number: 20120321693
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a disorder of the lower urinary tract, and in particular, reducing the symptoms (including treatment) of interstitial cystitis in vivo. In a preferred embodiment, the present invention relates to treatment formulations and methods for reducing interstitial cystitis in patients via administration of a therapeutically effective concentration of PRG4.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2010
    Publication date: December 20, 2012
    Inventors: Benjamin David Sullivan, Edward R. Truitt, III
  • Publication number: 20120134925
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the uses of the protein PRG4 and therapeutic modulation thereof. In particular, the present invention relates compositions and methods utilizing PRG4 and therapeutic modulation thereof, including, use as a surgical lubricant, use in a treatment for prevention or reduction of post-surgical adhesions, use in a treatment for oral ulcerations, use as an athletic lubricating patch, use as a dermal filler, use in a treatment for dry mouth, use in a drug delivery method or composition, and use in nursing lubrication.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2010
    Publication date: May 31, 2012
    Inventors: Benjamin Sullivan, Tannin Schmidt, Edward R. Truitt, Nicole Barbara Justis Truitt, David Sullivan
  • Publication number: 20120052077
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the management of vaginal health. In particular, the present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions, and methods of use thereof, for treating diseases associated with compromised boundary lubrication at the vaginal epithelium.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2010
    Publication date: March 1, 2012
    Inventors: Edward R. Truitt, III, Benjamin Sullivan, David Sullivan