Patents by Inventor Mark Towler

Mark Towler 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).

  • Mesoporous bioactive glasses and uses thereof
    Patent number: 11369633
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to mesoporous glasses as well as uses of such glasses, for example, as hemostats.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2022
    Inventor: Mark Towler
  • MESOPOROUS BIOACTIVE GLASSES AND USES THEREOF
    Publication number: 20180133251
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to mesoporous glasses as well as uses of such glasses, for example, as hemostats
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2016
    Publication date: May 17, 2018
    Inventor: Mark Towler
  • Method and apparatus for determination of bone fracture risk using raman spectroscopy
    Patent number: 7962199
    Abstract: A method is disclosed for analyzing keratinized tissue, particularly fingernails, of a subject to diagnose osteoporosis and bone fracture risk. A Raman spectrum of a sample of keratinized tissue is generated. Broad spectral background features of the spectrum are removed, preferably by using Fourier transform analysis. Peak heights of Raman features of interest, particularly the S—S bond of cystine, are measured. These peak height measurements are normalized using reference peak heights of Raman features that are invariant between normal and osteoporotic subjects, such as the CH2 bending peak.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2011
    Assignee: University of Wyoming
    Inventors: Keith Carron, Mark Towler
  • Diagnostic Methods for Osteoporosis
    Publication number: 20090099458
    Abstract: Methods of diagnosing bone disease such as osteoporosis are provided. The methods comprise detecting changes in the physical or chemical structure of a keratinized tissue as correlates of disease. The methods include detecting changes in the hardness, modulus, or level of sulfur bonding, particularly the level of disulfide bonding, in a keratinized tissue sample such as nail, hair, or skin. Changes in these variables serve as diagnostic markers of bone diseases that are associated with changes in bone elasticity and bone density.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2005
    Publication date: April 16, 2009
    Applicant: Crescent Diagnostics (Ireland) Limited
    Inventors: Mark Towler, Declan Lyons
  • METHOD FOR DETERMINATION OF BONE FRACTURE RISK USING RAMAN SPECTROSCOPY
    Publication number: 20090012403
    Abstract: A method is disclosed for analyzing keratinized tissue, particularly fingernails, of a subject to diagnose osteoporosis and bone fracture risk. A Raman spectrum of a sample of keratinized tissue is generated. Broad spectral background features of the spectrum are removed, preferably by using Fourier transform analysis. Peak heights of Raman features of interest, particularly the S—S bond of cystine, are measured. These peak height measurements are normalized using reference peak heights of Raman features that are invariant between normal and osteoporotic subjects, such as the CH2 bending peak.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2006
    Publication date: January 8, 2009
    Applicants: UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING, CRESCENT DIAGNOSTIC LTD.
    Inventors: Keith Carron, Mark Towler
  • Diagnostic Methods for Osteoporosis
    Publication number: 20080015447
    Abstract: Methods of diagnosing bone disease such as osteoporosis are provided. The methods comprise detecting changes in the physical or chemical structure of a keratinized tissue as correlates of disease. The methods include detecting changes in the hardness, modulus, or level of sulfur bonding, particularly the level of disulfide bonding, in a keratinized tissue sample such as nail, hair, or skin. Changes in these variables serve as diagnostic markers of bone diseases that are associated with changes in bone elasticity and bone density.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2005
    Publication date: January 17, 2008
    Applicant: Crescent Diagnostics (Ireland) Limited
    Inventors: Mark Towler, Declan Lyons