Patents by Inventor Helen G. Durkin

Helen G. Durkin 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).

  • TOPICAL MINOCYCLINE OINTMENT FOR SUPPRESSION OF ALLERGIC SKIN RESPONSES
    Publication number: 20230017017
    Abstract: The method of the present application is directed towards a method for suppressing an allergic response in response to an allergic trigger. This method comprises the following steps; applying, topically, to an affected area an effective amount of a minocycline composition so that the minocycline composition contacts the affected area for an effective amount of time and removing the minocycline composition from the affected area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2022
    Publication date: January 19, 2023
    Applicant: The Research Foundation for The State University of New York
    Inventors: Rauno Olev JOKS, Helen G. DURKIN
  • INTRACELLULAR NITRIC OXIDE AS A BIOMARKER FOR INCREASED SUSCEPTIBILITY SYSTEMIC INFLAMMATION
    Publication number: 20210033610
    Abstract: Methods and kits are provided for identifying subjects at increased risk for IgE mediated systemic inflammatory disorders, particularly asthma.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2019
    Publication date: February 4, 2021
    Inventors: Rauno Joks, Maya Nowakowski, Helen G. Durkin
  • TOPICAL MINOCYCLINE OINTMENT FOR SUPPRESSION OF ALLERGIC SKIN RESPONSES
    Publication number: 20140221320
    Abstract: The method of the present application is directed towards a method for suppressing an allergic response in response to an allergic trigger. This method comprises the following steps; applying, topically, to an affected area an effective amount of a minocycline composition so that the minocycline composition contacts the affected area for an effective amount of time and removing the minocycline composition from the affected area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2012
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicant: THE RESEARCH FOUNDATION FOR THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK
    Inventors: Rauno Olev Joks, Helen G. Durkin
  • Mono, di and tri cyclic compounds useful for lowering IgE concentrations
    Patent number: 7649113
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel compounds which are derivatives of minocycline or doxycycline, pharmaceutical compositions containing same and use thereof in lowering excess IgE levels in a mammal suffering from a disease where IgE is pathogenic.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2010
    Assignee: The Research Foundation of State University of New York
    Inventors: Helen G. Durkin, Martin H. Bluth, Tamar A. Smith-Norowitz, Rauno Joks, Alexander Kiselyov
  • Methods for detecting parvovirus infections
    Patent number: 7604801
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method for diagnosing a subject suffering a pathological condition characterized by parvovirus infection by detecting the presence of IgE anti-Parvovirus B 19 antibodies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2009
    Assignee: The Research Foundation of State University of New York
    Inventors: Tamar Smith-Norowitz, Kevin D. Norowitz, Martin H. Bluth, Helen G. Durkin
  • METHODS FOR DETECTING PARVOVIRUS INFECTIONS
    Publication number: 20090041781
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method for diagnosing a subject suffering a pathological condition characterized by parvovirus infection by detecting the presence of IgE anti-Parvovirus B 19 antibodies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2008
    Publication date: February 12, 2009
    Applicant: The Research Foundation of State University of New York
    Inventors: Tamar Smith-Norowitz, Kevin D. Norowitz, Martin H. Bluth, Helen G. Durkin
  • Mono, Di & Tri Cyclic Compounds Useful for Lowering IgE Concentrations
    Publication number: 20080312470
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel compounds which are derivatives of minocycline or doxycycline, pharmaceutical compositions containing same and use thereof in lowering excess IgE levels in a mammal suffering from a disease where IgE is pathogenic.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2008
    Publication date: December 18, 2008
    Applicant: The Research Foundation of State University of New York
    Inventors: Helen G. Durkin, Martin H. Bluth, Tamar A. Smith-Norowitz, Rauno Joks, Alexander Kiselyov
  • Methods for detecting parvovirus infections
    Patent number: 7445889
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method for diagnosing a subject suffering a pathological condition characterized by parvovirus infection by detecting the presence of IgE anti-Parvovirus B 19 antibodies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2008
    Assignee: The Research Foundation of State University of New York
    Inventors: Tamar Smith-Norowitz, Kevin D. Norowitz, Martin H. Bluth, Helen G. Durkin
  • Mono di & tri cyclic compounds useful for lowering IgE concentrations
    Patent number: 7425655
    Abstract: The present invention is directed novel compounds which are derivatives of minocycline or doxycycline, pharmaceutical compositions containing same and use thereof in lowering excess IgE levels in a mammal suffering from a disease where IgE is pathogenic.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2008
    Assignee: The Research Foundation of State University of New York
    Inventors: Helen G. Durkin, Martin H. Bluth, Tamar A. Smith-Norowitz, Rauno Joks, Alexander Kiselyov