Patents by Inventor Mark A. Winters

Mark A. Winters 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).

  • Pulmonary administration of granulocyte colony stimulating factor
    Patent number: 5284656
    Abstract: Granulocyte-colony stimulating factor (G-CSF) can be delivered systemically in therapeutically or prophylactically effective amounts by pulmonary administration using a variety of pulmonary delivery devices, including nebulizers, metered dose inhalers and powder inhalers. Aerosol administration in accordance with this invention results in significant elevation of the neutrophil levels that compares favorably with delivery by subcutaneous injection. G-CSF can be administered in this manner to medically treat neutropenia, as well as to combat or prevent infections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 1992
    Date of Patent: February 8, 1994
    Assignee: Amgen Inc.
    Inventors: Robert M. Platz, Mark A. Winters, Colin G. Pitt
  • Method to detect fungi and yeasts
    Patent number: 5004699
    Abstract: A method for detecting organisms such as fungi and yeast in a sample attached to a solid phase, by detecting the presence of chitin in using lectin or anti-chitin antibodies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 1989
    Date of Patent: April 2, 1991
    Assignee: SRI International
    Inventor: Mark A. Winters