Patents by Inventor Kenneth B. Thurmond

Kenneth B. Thurmond 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).

  • Biopolymers modified with superoxide dismutase mimics
    Patent number: 7004976
    Abstract: This invention provides modified biopolymers comprising biopolymers attached to at least one non-proteinaceous catalyst capable of dismutating superoxide in the biological system or precursor ligand thereof. The invention further provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising the modified biopolymer and therapeutic methods comprising administering the modified biopolymer to a subject in need thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2006
    Assignee: Pharmacia Corporation
    Inventors: Richard L. Ornberg, Kishore Udipi, Denis Forster, Dennis P. Riley, Kenneth B. Thurmond, Susan Henke, Kerry Brethaur, Saikat Joardar
  • Biopolymers modified with superoxide dismutase mimics
    Publication number: 20040116332
    Abstract: This invention provides modified biopolymers comprising biopolymers attached to at least one non-proteinaceous catalyst capable of dismutating superoxide in the biological system or precursor ligand thereof. The invention further provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising the modified biopolymer and therapeutic methods comprising administering the modified biopolymer to a subject in need thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2003
    Publication date: June 17, 2004
    Inventors: Richard L. Ornberg, Kishore Udipi, Denis Forster, Dennis P. Riley, Kenneth B. Thurmond, Susan Henke, Kerry Brethauer, Saikat Joardar
  • Modified hyaluronic acid polymers
    Publication number: 20040110722
    Abstract: The present invention relates to hyaluronic acid polymers modified with non-proteinaceous catalysts for the dismutation of superoxide, and processes for making such materials. The invention further provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising the modified biopolymer and therapeutic methods comprising administering the modified biopolymer to a subject in need thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2003
    Publication date: June 10, 2004
    Inventors: Richard L. Ornberg, Kishore Udipi, Denis Forster, Dennis P. Riley, Kenneth B. Thurmond, Susan Henke, Kerry Brethauer, Saikat Joardar