Patents by Inventor Karen A. Donato

Karen A. Donato 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 OF TREATING LIPEDEMA INCLUDING AKR1C2 AS A THERAPEUTIC TARGET
    Publication number: 20240117436
    Abstract: The present invention identifies further to AKR1C1 also AKR1C2 as a lipedema-associated gene. The invention provides methods for diagnosing or assessing an individual's susceptibility to lipedema by the analysis of the AKR1C genes, in particular of the AKR1C2 gene, or the expression levels of its product and related metabolites. Also provided are therapeutic methods for treating a patient or methods for prophylactically treating an individual susceptible to lipedema.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2023
    Publication date: April 11, 2024
    Applicant: MAGI EUREGIO SCS
    Inventors: Matteo BERTELLI, Elena MANARA, Paolo Enrico MALTESE, Sandro MICHELINI, Serena MICHELINI, Maria Rachele CECCARINI, Pietro CHIURAZZI, Karen Louise HERBST, Jurgen KAFTALLI, Kevin DONATO, Andrea BERNINI
  • Composite porous membranes
    Patent number: 5294342
    Abstract: The composite membrane is disclosed having a microporous support which is coated with an aqueous polyeurethane dispersion composition wherein the microporous support is surface treated. A process for making and a process for using the membrane is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 1992
    Date of Patent: March 15, 1994
    Assignee: Hoechst Celanese Corporation
    Inventor: Karen A. Donato
  • Composite microporous membranes
    Patent number: 5294346
    Abstract: The composite membrane is disclosed having a microporous support which is coated with a polymer composition and a contact adhesive layer applied to said polymer. A process for making and a process for using the membrane is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 1992
    Date of Patent: March 15, 1994
    Assignee: Hoechst Celanese Corporation
    Inventors: Karen A. Donato, Lessie C. Phillips
  • Composite porous membranes
    Patent number: 5266391
    Abstract: The composite membrane is disclosed having a microporous support which is coated with a polymer selected from the group consisting of polyethylene oxide, polyacrylic acid, poly(methyl methacrylate) and polyacrylamide wherein there is no pore filing of the microporous support. A process for making and a process for using the membrane is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 1992
    Date of Patent: November 30, 1993
    Assignee: Hoechst Celanese Corporation
    Inventors: Karen A. Donato, Lessie C. Phillips