Patents by Inventor Larry Benowitz

Larry Benowitz 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: 11628171
    Abstract: The invention provides a method for treating brain or nerve injury.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2023
    Assignee: CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER CORPORATION
    Inventors: Paul Rosenberg, Larry Benowitz
  • Patent number: 10799552
    Abstract: Provided are methods for promoting axon regeneration of a Central Nervous System (CNS) neuron and promoting nerve function following injury to a CNS neuron, for example, brain and/or spinal cord injury. Axon regeneration in a CNS neuron or nerve function following injury to a CNS neuron can be promoted by administering a necrosis inhibitor either alone or in combination with an apoptosis inhibitor to a subject suffering from a CNS disorder, wherein a symptom of the CNS disorder is axon degeneration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2020
    Assignees: Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Children's Medical Center Corporation
    Inventors: Demetrios G. Vavvas, Larry Benowitz, Joan W. Miller
  • Publication number: 20200289518
    Abstract: The invention provides a method for treating brain or nerve injury.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2020
    Publication date: September 17, 2020
    Applicant: CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER CORPORATION
    Inventors: PAUL ROSENBERG, LARRY BENOWITZ
  • Publication number: 20190117724
    Abstract: Provided are methods for promoting axon regeneration of a Central Nervous System (CNS) neuron and promoting nerve function following injury to a CNS neuron, for example, brain and/or spinal cord injury. Axon regeneration in a CNS neuron or nerve function following injury to a CNS neuron can be promoted by administering a necrosis inhibitor either alone or in combination with an apoptosis inhibitor to a subject suffering from a CNS disorder, wherein a symptom of the CNS disorder is axon degeneration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2018
    Publication date: April 25, 2019
    Inventors: Demetrios G. Vavvas, Larry Benowitz, Joan W. Miller
  • Patent number: 10022419
    Abstract: Provided are methods for promoting axon regeneration of a Central Nervous System (CNS) neuron and promoting nerve function following injury to a CNS neuron, for example, brain and/or spinal cord injury. Axon regeneration in a CNS neuron or nerve function following injury to a CNS neuron can be promoted by administering a necrosis inhibitor either alone or in combination with an apoptosis inhibitor to a subject suffering from a CNS disorder, wherein a symptom of the CNS disorder is axon degeneration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2018
    Assignees: MASSACHUSETTS EYE AND EAR INFIRMARY, CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER CORPORATION
    Inventors: Demetrios G. Vavvas, Joan W. Miller, Larry Benowitz
  • Patent number: 7935680
    Abstract: Methods for modulating the axonal outgrowth of central nervous system neurons are provided. Methods for stimulating the axonal outgrowth of central nervous system neurons following an injury (e.g., stroke, Traumatic Brain Injury, cerebral aneurism, spinal cord injury and the like) and methods for inhibiting the axonal outgrowth of central nervous system neurons are also provided. Finally, a packed formulation comprising a pharmaceutical composition comprising an inosine nucleoside and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier packed with instructions for use of the pharmaceutical composition for treatment of a central nervous system disorder is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2011
    Assignee: Children's Medical Center Corporation
    Inventor: Larry Benowitz
  • Publication number: 20070231376
    Abstract: Methods and compositions for modulating the axonal outgrowth of central nervous system neurons are provided. Methods for stimulating the axonal outgrowth of central nervous system neurons following an injury (e.g., stroke, Traumatic Brain Injury, cerebral aneurism, spinal cord injury and the like) and methods for inhibiting the axonal outgrowth of central nervous system neurons in conditions such as epilepsy, e.g., posttraumatic epilepsy, and neuropathic pain syndrome, are also provided. These methods generally involve contacting the central nervous system neurons with a compound that modulates the activity of N-kinase, or analog thereof. The methods and compositions are particularly useful for modulating the axonal outgrowth of mammalian central nervous system neurons, such as mammalian cortical neurons or retinal ganglion cells. Pharmaceutical and packaged formulations that include the compounds of the invention that modulate the activity of N-kinase are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2006
    Publication date: October 4, 2007
    Applicant: Children's Medical Centre Corporation
    Inventor: Larry Benowitz
  • Publication number: 20070232523
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method for treating and/or preventing damage to a retina or optic nerve in a subject comprising administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of oncomodulin. Preferably, the subject is a mammal, most preferably, a human. In preferred embodiments, the oncomodulin may be used in combination with mannose, a mannose derivative and/or inosine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2007
    Publication date: October 4, 2007
    Applicant: Children's Medical Center Corporation
    Inventors: Larry Benowitz, Yuqin Yin
  • Publication number: 20070213294
    Abstract: Methods for modulating the axonal outgrowth of central nervous system neurons are provided. Methods for stimulating the axonal outgrowth of central nervous system neurons following an injury (e.g., stroke, Traumatic Brain Injury, cerebral aneurism, spinal cord injury and the like) and methods for inhibiting the axonal outgrowth of central nervous system neurons are also provided. Finally, a packed formulation comprising a pharmaceutical composition comprising an inosine nucleoside and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier packed with instructions for use of the pharmaceutical composition for treatment of a central nervous system disorder is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2007
    Publication date: September 13, 2007
    Applicant: Children's Medical Center Corporation
    Inventor: Larry Benowitz
  • Publication number: 20050277614
    Abstract: Methods for modulating the axonal outgrowth of central nervous system neurons are provided. Methods for stimulating the axonal outgrowth of central nervous system neurons following an injury (e.g., stroke, Traumatic Brain Injury, cerebral aneurism, spinal cord injury and the like) and methods for inhibiting the axonal outgrowth of central nervous system neurons are also provided. Finally, a packed formulation comprising a pharmaceutical composition comprising an inosine nucleoside and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier packed with instructions for use of the pharmaceutical composition for treatment of a central nervous system disorder is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2005
    Publication date: December 15, 2005
    Applicant: Children's Medical Center Corporation
    Inventor: Larry Benowitz
  • Publication number: 20050256059
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods and compositions for producing a neurosalutary effect in a subject useful in treatment of neurological disorders, including retinal and optic nerve damage, in a subject in need thereof. The method includes administering to a subject a therapeutically effective amount of a hexose, such as mannose.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2003
    Publication date: November 17, 2005
    Applicant: Children's Medical Center Corporation
    Inventor: Larry Benowitz
  • Publication number: 20050059594
    Abstract: Methods and compositions for producing a neurosalutary effect in a subject, such as modulating neuronal survival and/or regeneration in a subject, are provided. Pharmaceutical and packaged formulations are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2004
    Publication date: March 17, 2005
    Inventor: Larry Benowitz
  • Publication number: 20050054558
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method for treating and/or preventing damage to a retina or optic nerve in a subject comprising administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of oncomodulin. Preferably, the subject is a mammal, most preferably, a human. In preferred embodiments, the oncomodulin may be used in combination with mannose, a mannose derivative and/or inosine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2004
    Publication date: March 10, 2005
    Applicant: Children's Medical Center Corporation
    Inventor: Larry Benowitz