Patents by Inventor Loretta P. Mayer

Loretta P. Mayer 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).

  • Publication number: 20100056624
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an animal model for human perimenopause and menopause. Also provided by the present invention are methods of making the animal model and methods of screening using the model. Also provided are methods of inducing ovarian failure in animals such as pets and wildlife.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2009
    Publication date: March 4, 2010
    Applicant: The Arizona Board of Regents
    Inventors: Patricia B. HOYER, Loretta P. Mayer
  • Patent number: 7638678
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an animal model for human perimenopause and menopause. Also provided by the present invention are methods of making the animal model and methods of screening using the model. Also provided are methods of inducing ovarian failure in animals such as pets and wildlife.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2009
    Assignee: The Arizona Board of Regents
    Inventors: Patricia B. Hoyer, Loretta P. Mayer
  • Publication number: 20040073962
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an animal model for human perimenopause and menopause. Also provided by the present invention are methods of making the animal model and methods of screening using the model. Also provided are methods of inducing ovarian failure in animals such as pets and wildlife.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2003
    Publication date: April 15, 2004
    Applicant: The Arizona Board of Regents
    Inventors: Patricia B. Hoyer, Loretta P. Mayer