Patents by Inventor Martha Somerman

Martha Somerman 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).

  • Compounds, Compositions, and Methods for Treating And/Or Preventing Periodontal Disease
    Publication number: 20200323895
    Abstract: A method of treating or preventing periodontal disease in a subject comprises administering to the subject an inhibitor of ecto-nucleotide pyrophosphate/phosphodiesterase-I (ENPP1). An ecto-nucleotide pyrophosphate/phosphodiesterase-I (ENPP1) inhibitor and pharmaceutical compositions for use in treatment or prevention of periodontal disease or for increasing cementum formation are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2018
    Publication date: October 15, 2020
    Inventors: Martha Somerman, Brian Foster, Emily Chu, Demetrios Braddock, Enrique De La Cruz
  • Reagents and methods for treating dental disease
    Patent number: 9809633
    Abstract: Peptide-based reagents, compositions and oral care products containing the peptide-based reagents, and methods for using the peptide-based reagents, compositions, or oral care products to treat dental diseases such as periodontitis, tooth erosion, hypersensitivity, bacterial plaque, dental fluorosis, tooth decay, carries, tooth resorption, and gingival recession, are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2017
    Assignee: University of Washington Through its Center for Commercialization
    Inventors: Mehmet Sarikaya, Martha Somerman, Candan Tamerler-Behar, Hanson Fong, Hai Zhang, Mustafa Gungormus
  • Reagents and Methods for Treating Dental Disease
    Publication number: 20160152672
    Abstract: The present invention provides reagents and methods for treating dental disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2016
    Publication date: June 2, 2016
    Inventors: Mehmet SARIKAYA, Martha SOMERMAN, Candan TAMERLER-BEHAR, Hanson FONG, Hai ZHANG, Mustafa GUNGORMUS
  • Reagents and methods for treating dental disease
    Patent number: 9290555
    Abstract: Reagents and methods for treating dental disease are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2016
    Assignee: University of Washington Through its Center for Commercialization
    Inventors: Mehmet Sarikaya, Martha Somerman, Candan Tamerler-Behar, Hanson Fong, Hai Zhang, Mustafa Gungormus
  • REAGENTS AND METHODS FOR TREATING DENTAL DISEASE
    Publication number: 20150065435
    Abstract: The present invention provides reagents and methods for treating dental disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2012
    Publication date: March 5, 2015
    Applicant: University of Washington through its Center for Commercialization
    Inventors: Mehmet Sarikaya, Martha Somerman, Candan Tamerler-Behar, Hanson Fong, Hai Zhang, Mustafa Gungormus