Patents by Inventor Mathew D. Rand

Mathew D. Rand 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).

  • Patent number: 6566140
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods for inhibiting blood clotting. In general, the methods include adding corn trypsin inhibitor (CTI) to blood or a blood product in an amount sufficient to inhibit the clotting. The CTI can be used alone or in combination with other anti-coagulants. In one aspect, the invention features plasma clotting assays featuring substantially prolonged clotting times. Clotting assays using whole or minimally altered blood are also provided. Further provided are methods for storing blood or blood products at low temperature with the CTI.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2003
    Assignee: University of Vermont and State Agriculture College
    Inventors: Kenneth G. Mann, Mathew D. Rand, Kevin M. Cawthern
  • Patent number: 6403381
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods for inhibiting blood clotting. In general, the methods include adding corn trypsin inhibitor (CTI) to blood or a blood product in an amount sufficient to inhibit the clotting. The CTI can be used alone or in combination with other anti-coagulants. In one aspect, the invention features plasma clotting assays featuring substantially prolonged clotting times. Clotting assays using whole or minimally altered blood are also provided. Further provided are methods for storing blood or blood products at low temperature with the CTI.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2002
    Assignee: University of Vermont and State Agriculture College
    Inventors: Kenneth G. Mann, Mathew D. Rand, Kevin M. Cawthern
  • Publication number: 20020042144
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods for inhibiting blood clotting. In general, the methods include adding corn trypsin inhibitor (CTI) to blood or a blood product in an amount sufficient to inhibit the clotting. The CTI can be used alone or in combination with other anti-coagulants. In one aspect, the invention features plasma clotting assays featuring substantially prolonged clotting times. Clotting assays using whole or minimally altered blood are also provided. Further provided are methods for storing blood or blood products at low temperature with the CTI.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2001
    Publication date: April 11, 2002
    Applicant: University of Vermont
    Inventors: Kenneth G. Mann, Mathew D. Rand, Kevin M. Cawthern