Patents by Inventor Elena Reddi

Elena Reddi 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).

  • Use of carotenoporphyrins as tumor localizing agents for diagnosis
    Patent number: 5286474
    Abstract: A process of tumor identification comprising administering a carotenoporphyrin to a tumor-bearing mammalian host and irradiating the mammalian host with light whereupon the carotenoporphyrin, which has been preferentially taken up by the tumor tissue, fluoresces and permits precise identification of the location, size and shape of the tumor tissue. An improved process of synthesizing carotenoporphyrins 1-5 is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 1992
    Date of Patent: February 15, 1994
    Assignee: Arizona Board of Regents, a body corporate, acting for and on behalf the Arizona State University
    Inventors: John D. Gust, Jr., Ana L. Moore, Thomas A. Moore, Giulio Jori, Elena Reddi