Patents by Inventor Elaine J. Benaksas

Elaine J. Benaksas 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).

  • Natriuretic compounds
    Patent number: 6150402
    Abstract: Compounds, methods and compositions are provided for inducing natriuresis in a mammal. Methods for isolating and synthesizing the natriuretic compounds are also provided. Therapeutic methods using the natriuretic compounds are also provided. The natriuretic compounds are capable of inducing sodium excretion in a mammal without inducing corresponding prolongated potassium excretion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 1994
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2000
    Assignee: Loma Linda University Medical Center
    Inventors: William J. Wechter, David E. Murray, Darko Kantoci, Barry H. Levine, Elaine J. Benaksas
  • Natriuretic compounds
    Patent number: 6083982
    Abstract: Compounds, methods and compositions are provided for inducing natriuresis in a mammal. Methods for isolating and synthesizing the natriuretic compounds are also provided. Therapeutic methods using the natriuretic compounds are also provided. The natriuretic compounds are capable of inducing sodium excretion in a mammal without inducing corresponding prolonged potassium excretion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2000
    Assignee: Loma Linda University Medical
    Inventors: William J. Wechter, David E. Murray, Darko Kantoci, Barry H. Levine, Elaine J. Benaksas