Patents by Inventor Lawrence L. Horstmann

Lawrence L. Horstmann 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).

  • Cell-derived microparticles as hemostatic agents for control of hemorrhage and treatment of bleeding disorders
    Patent number: 8105632
    Abstract: Compositions comprising membrane-derived and synthetic microparticles that induce platelet aggregation and are useful for treating bleeding disorders, particularly those involving platelet dysfunction. Microparticles include endothelial derived microparticles (EMP), platelet derived microparticles (PMP), erythrocyte derived microparticles (RMP), and synthetic microparticles (SMP), and are used to treat disorders such as thrombocytopenia caused by chemotherapy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2012
    Assignee: University of Miami
    Inventors: Wenche Jy, Joaquin J. Jimenez, Lawrence L. Horstmann, Yeon S. Ahn, Eugene Ahn