Patents by Inventor Ellen B. Geller

Ellen B. Geller 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).

  • Method for inducing hypothermia and/or poikilothermia
    Patent number: 4758562
    Abstract: A combination of drugs including a kappa opioid receptor agonist and a dopamine receptor blocker or dopamine receptor agonist provides a synergistic effect in inducing hypothermia and/or poikilothermia in humans and animals. Hypothermia as much as 10.degree. C. at an ambient temperature of 20.degree. C. is possible, with complete recovery and few, if any, side effects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 1985
    Date of Patent: July 19, 1988
    Assignee: Temple University of the Commonwealth System of Higher Education
    Inventors: Martin W. Adler, Ellen B. Geller