Patents by Inventor Felice F. Borisy

Felice F. Borisy 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).

  • Inhibition of phosphodiesterase in olfactory mucosa
    Patent number: 5525329
    Abstract: The present invention provides the art with methods for enhancing the sense of smell. The method involves application of an inhibitor of phosphodiesterase to the olfactory epithelium. New inhibitors can be screened using one or more phosphodiesterases isolated from olfactory mucosa. Nebulizers for applying inhibitors to the olfactory mucosa are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 1995
    Date of Patent: June 11, 1996
    Assignee: The Johns Hopkins University
    Inventors: Solomon H. Snyder, Gabriele V. Ronnett, Anne M. Cunningham, Craig B. Warren, Felice F. Borisy