Patents by Inventor Gerald Sonnenfeld

Gerald Sonnenfeld 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).

  • Control of microbial infections in transplant patients
    Patent number: 5248499
    Abstract: The invention relates in general to the prevention and treatment of microbial infections in transplant patients. More particularly, the invention concerns the use of lymphokines, and specifically gamma interferon (IFN-.gamma.) for the prophylaxis and treatment of microbial infections in transplant recipients, without increasing the incidence of graft rejections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 1991
    Date of Patent: September 28, 1993
    Assignee: Genentech, Inc.
    Inventors: Christine Czarniecki, Jon B. Klein, A. David Slater, Gerald Sonnenfeld
  • Method and compositions for treatment of trauma-associated sepsis with gamma interferon
    Patent number: 5198212
    Abstract: Trauma-associated sepsis is effectively treated using gamma interferon alone or in combination with an antibiotic.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 1991
    Date of Patent: March 30, 1993
    Assignee: University of Lousville Research Foundation Incorporated
    Inventors: Hiram C. Polk, Jr., Gerald Sonnenfeld, Christopher D. George