Patents by Inventor Kishor C. Gohil

Kishor C. Gohil 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).

  • Patent number: 5587454
    Abstract: Disclosed are novel omega conotoxin peptides effective in producing analgesia.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 1993
    Date of Patent: December 24, 1996
    Assignee: Neurex Corporation
    Inventors: Alan Justice, Tejinder Singh, Kishor C. Gohil, Karen L. Valentino, George P. Miljanich
  • Patent number: 5364842
    Abstract: A method of producing analgesia and enhancing opiate analgesia is disclosed. The method includes administering TVIA (SNX-185) or MVIIA (SNX-111) omega-conopeptide, or derivative thereof which is characterized by its ability to (a) inhibit voltage-gated calcium channels selectively in neuronal tissue, as evidenced by the peptide's ability to inhibit electrically stimulated contraction of the guinea pig ileum, and (b) bind to omega-conopeptide MVIIA binding sites present in neuronal tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 1993
    Date of Patent: November 15, 1994
    Assignee: Neurex Corporation
    Inventors: Alan Justice, Tejinder Singh, Kishor C. Gohil, Karen L. Valentino