Patents by Inventor Joseph Caprioli

Joseph Caprioli 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).

  • Methods and compositions for the treatment of glaucoma and other retinal diseases
    Publication number: 20050009772
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods and compositions for treating glaucoma and other disorders related to degeneration of retinal neuronal cells, by treating a subject with a composition capable of inducing or increasing the expression of the 70 kD family of heat shock proteins (HSP70) in retinal neurons. Preferred embodiments include geranylgeranylacetone and/or gene therapy applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2004
    Publication date: January 13, 2005
    Inventor: Joseph Caprioli
  • Composition and method for treatment of glaucoma
    Patent number: 4476140
    Abstract: Topical administration of one of the polyoxygenated Labdanes of which forskolin is an example to the eyes produces lower intraocular pressure. The topical application to the eye produces no significant changes in blood pressure or pulse rate. The polyoxygenated Labdanes are effective agents for the treatment of glaucoma.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 1983
    Date of Patent: October 9, 1984
    Assignee: Yale University
    Inventors: Marvin Sears, Joseph Caprioli