Patents by Inventor Mark D. Sobsey

Mark D. Sobsey 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).

  • Inactivation of small non-enveloped viruses and other microbial pathogens by porphyrins
    Publication number: 20020022215
    Abstract: Microbial pathogens present in a fluid medium may be inactivated by contacting the medium with a light-activated porphyrin and then irradiating the medium with light (e.g., ultraviolet light). Blood products (e.g., whole blood, plasma) are examples of fluid media that may be treated in this manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2001
    Publication date: February 21, 2002
    Inventors: Mark D. Sobsey, Avram Gold, Michael J. Casteel