Patents by Inventor Elizabeth Theil

Elizabeth Theil 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).

  • Synthetic regulators of ferritin protein nanocage pores and methods of use thereof
    Patent number: 8143372
    Abstract: The present invention provides synthetic regulators of ferritin pores, and compositions comprising the regulators. The regulators function to reduce ferritin demineralization rates. The regulators are useful for treating inflammatory conditions. The present invention also provides methods of treating inflammatory conditions. The present invention further provides synthetic regulators of bacterial mini-ferritins; such regulators are useful as antibacterial agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2012
    Assignee: Children's Hospital & Research Center Oakland
    Inventor: Elizabeth Theil
  • Enhancement of iron chelation therapy
    Patent number: 7893024
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods of enhancing the rate of iron release from ferritin. By increasing the amount of iron available for chelation, the invention also provides methods of treating conditions associated with iron overload. The invention also provides in one embodiment agents which are useful for treating iron overload.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2011
    Assignee: Children's Hospital & Research Center at Oakland
    Inventor: Elizabeth Theil
  • SYNTHETIC REGULATORS OF FERRITIN PROTEIN NANOCAGE PORES AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF
    Publication number: 20090325869
    Abstract: The present invention provides synthetic regulators of ferritin pores, and compositions comprising the regulators. The regulators function to reduce ferritin demineralization rates. The regulators are useful for treating inflammatory conditions. The present invention also provides methods of treating inflammatory conditions. The present invention further provides synthetic regulators of bacterial mini-ferritins; such regulators are useful as antibacterial agents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2008
    Publication date: December 31, 2009
    Inventor: Elizabeth Theil
  • Enhancement of Iron Chelation Therapy
    Publication number: 20090215701
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods of enhancing the rate of iron release from ferritin. By increasing the amount of iron available for chelation, the invention also provides methods of treating conditions associated with iron overload. The invention also provides in one embodiment agents which are useful for treating iron overload.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2006
    Publication date: August 27, 2009
    Applicant: Children's Hospital & Research Center at Oakland
    Inventor: Elizabeth Theil
  • Enhancement of iron chelation therapy
    Patent number: 7160855
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods of enhancing the rate of iron release from ferritin. By increasing the amount of iron available for chelation, the invention also provides methods of treating conditions associated with iron overload. The invention also provides in one embodiment agents which are useful for treating iron overload.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2007
    Assignee: Children's Hospital & Research Center at Oakland
    Inventor: Elizabeth Theil
  • Enhancement of iron chelation therapy
    Publication number: 20030220230
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods of enhancing the rate of iron release from ferritin. By increasing the amount of iron available for chelation, the invention also provides methods of treating conditions associated with iron overload. The invention also provides in one embodiment agents which are useful for treating iron overload.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2003
    Publication date: November 27, 2003
    Applicant: Children's Hospital & Research Center at Oakland
    Inventor: Elizabeth Theil