Patents by Inventor Frank D. Marcum

Frank D. Marcum 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).

  • Patent number: 7803787
    Abstract: The present invention provides a composition, and a method of use thereof for treating connective tissue damage in man and in animals, which comprises a therapeutically effective amount of chondroitin sulfate, N-acetyl D-glucosamine, and hyaluronan (hyaluronic acid). Particularly, the present invention provides a composition, and a method of use thereof, for treating connective tissue damage including, but not limited to, arthritic disease, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, osterochondrosis dessicans, cartilage damage, joint injury, joint inflammation, joint synovitis, degenerative joint disease (DJD), post surgical DJD, traumatic injury, fracture, tendon damage, ligament damage, skeletal damage, musculoskeletal damage, fiber damage, adipose tissue damage, blood cell damage, and plasma damage. Compositions for delivery of the present invention include those for parenteral, oral, and transmucosal delivery and for direct surgical placement onto the affected tissues.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2010
    Assignee: ArthroDynamic Technologies, Animal Health Division, Inc.
    Inventors: Frank D. Marcum, John William Seanor
  • Publication number: 20090137525
    Abstract: The invention provides compositions and methods useful for the treatment and/or prevention of interstitial cystitis and/or a related urinaly tract condition in man or in animals. Specifically, provided are compositions specially formulated for direct instillation into the bladder and/or parenteral use in the treatment and/or prevention of interstitial cystitis. Compositions adapted for direct instillation into the bladder and/or for systemic administration are provided comprised of therapeutic amounts of: chondroitin sulfate in combination with hyaluronan (hyaluronic acid) are provided. Compositions adapted for direct instillation into the bladder and/or for systemic administration are also provided comprised of therapeutic amounts of: chondroitin sulfate, hyaluronan (hyaluronic acid) and N-acetyl D-glucosamine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2009
    Publication date: May 28, 2009
    Applicant: ArthroDynamic Technologies, Animal Health Division, Inc.
    Inventor: Frank D. Marcum
  • Patent number: 7504387
    Abstract: The invention provides compositions and methods useful for the treatment and/or prevention of interstitial cystitis and/or a related urinary tract condition in man or in animals. Specifically, provided are compositions specially formulated for direct instillation into the bladder and/or parenteral use in the treatment and/or prevention of interstitial cystitis. Compositions adapted for direct instillation into the bladder and/or for systemic administration are provided comprised of therapeutic amounts of: chondroitin sulfate in combination with hyaluronan (hyaluronic acid) are provided. Compositions adapted for direct instillation into the bladder and/or for systemic administration are also provided comprised of therapeutic amounts of: chondroitin sulfate, hyaluronan (hyaluronic acid) and N-acetyl D-glucosamine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2009
    Assignee: ArthroDynamic Technologies, Animal Health Division, Inc.
    Inventor: Frank D. Marcum
  • Patent number: 7485629
    Abstract: The invention provides compositions useful for the treatment and/or prevention of damage to diarthrodial (synovial) joints and, in particular, traumatic synovitis, inflammation of the synovial membrane, and damage to the articular cartilage of the joint. Specifically, provided are compositions specially formulated for intra-articular and/or parenteral use in the treatment and/or prevention of traumaticsynovitis and/or damage to articular cartilage. Compositions adapted specifically for post surgical joint lavage or treatment and/or prevention of inflammatory arthritis, osteoarthritis (OA) and/or degenerative joint disease (DJD) are also provided. Compositions adapted for intra-articular and/or systemic administration comprised of therapeutic amounts of: chondroitin sulfate and hyaluronan (hyaluronic acid) are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2009
    Assignee: ArthroDynamic Technologies, Animal Health Division, Inc.
    Inventor: Frank D. Marcum
  • Patent number: 6979679
    Abstract: The invention provides compositions useful for the treatment and/or prevention of damage to diarthrodial (synovial) joints and, in particular, traumatic synovitis, inflammation of the synovial membrane, and damage to the articular cartilage of the joint. Specifically, provided are compositions specially formulated for intra-articular and/or parenteral use in the treatment and/or prevention of traumaticsynovitis and/or damage to articular cartilage. Compositions adapted specifically for post surgical joint lavage or treatment and/or prevention of inflammatory arthritis, osteoarthritis (OA) and/or degenerative joint disease (DJD) are also provided. Compositions adapted for intra-articular and/or systemic administration comprised of therapeutic amounts of: chondroitin sulfate; N-acetyl D-glucosamine; and hyaluronan (hyaluronic acid) are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2005
    Inventor: Frank D. Marcum
  • Publication number: 20040092479
    Abstract: The invention provides compositions useful for the treatment and/or prevention of damage to diarthrodial (synovial) joints and, in particular, traumatic synovitis, inflammation of the synovial membrane, and damage to the articular cartilage of the joint. Specifically, provided are compositions specially formulated for intra-articular and/or parenteral use in the treatment and/or prevention of traumaticsynovitis and/or damage to articular cartilage. Compositions adapted specifically for post surgical joint lavage or treatment and/or prevention of inflammatory arthritis, osteoarthritis (OA) and/or degenerative joint disease (DJD) are also provided. Compositions adapted for intra-articular and/or systemic administration comprised of therapeutic amounts of: chondroitin sulfate; N-acetyl D-glucosamine; and hyaluronan (hyaluronic acid) are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2003
    Publication date: May 13, 2004
    Inventor: Frank D. Marcum