Patents by Inventor Mary Lessig

Mary Lessig 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: 20080021094
    Abstract: The subject invention provides methods and compositions for the treatment of neurogenetic disorders, particularly DSM-IV impulse control disorders such as intermittent explosive disorder, kleptomania, pyromania, pathologic gambling, trichotillomania, and other impulse control disorders such as compulsive buying and problematic Internet use. In a preferred embodiment, the subject invention provides methods for treating or controlling symptoms associated with ADHD or PWS comprising the administration of therapeutically effective amounts of compositions containing compounds of the formulas I-V. In another embodiment, the subject invention provides for methods of promoting wound healing comprising the administration of a therapeutically effective amount of a composition comprising the compounds of formulas I-V. Compositions may administered to a wound site via a salve, ointment, or as a component of a bandage or bioadhesive applied to the site of injury.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2007
    Publication date: January 24, 2008
    Inventors: Nathan Shapira, Mary Lessig, Daniel Driscoll
  • Publication number: 20070191288
    Abstract: The subject invention provides methods and compositions for the treatment of benign tumors, cancers, neoplasias, and/or other inflammatory disorders or diseases. In the practice of the subject invention, an anti-convulsant agent, such as topiramate, is administered to an individual.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2007
    Publication date: August 16, 2007
    Inventors: Nathan Shapira, Mary Lessig, Bonnie McLaurin
  • Publication number: 20050249823
    Abstract: The present invention pertains to compositions and methods for therapeutically and/or prophylactically treating patients with neurological, neurogenetic, or psychiatric diseases, disorders, conditions, or distress. Specifically, the present invention relates to the administration of compositions containing vitamins B6 and E, magnesium oxide, essential fatty acids, and folate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2004
    Publication date: November 10, 2005
    Inventors: Tanya Murphy, Nathan Shapira, Mary Lessig
  • Publication number: 20050101543
    Abstract: The subject invention provides methods and compositions for the treatment of neurogenetic disorders, particularly DSM-IV impulse control disorders such as intermittent explosive disorder, kleptomania, pyromania, pathologic gambling, trichotillomania, and other impulse control disorders such as compulsive buying and problematic Internet use. In a preferred embodiment, the subject invention provides methods for treating or controlling symptoms associated with ADHD or PWS comprising the administration of therapeutically effective amounts of compositions containing compounds of the formulas I-V. In another embodiment, the subject invention provides for methods of promoting wound healing comprising the administration of a therapeutically effective amount of a composition comprising the compounds of formulas I-V. Compositions may administered to a wound site via a salve, ointment, or as a component of a bandage or bioadhesive applied to the site of injury.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2004
    Publication date: May 12, 2005
    Applicant: University of Florida
    Inventors: Nathan Shapira, Mary Lessig, Daniel Driscoll