Patents by Inventor Maureen Neitz

Maureen Neitz 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: 11899288
    Abstract: Certain embodiments of the present invention are directed to therapeutic intervention in patients with eye-length-related disorders to prevent, ameliorate, or reverse the effects of the eye-length-related disorders. Embodiments of the present invention include methods for early recognition of patients with eye-length-related disorders, therapeutic methods for inhibiting further degradation of vision in patients with eye-length-related disorders, reversing, when possible, eye-length-related disorders, and preventing eye-length-related disorders. Additional embodiments of the present invention are directed to particular devices used in therapeutic intervention in patients with eye-length-related disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Assignee: The Medical College of Wisconsin, Inc.
    Inventors: Jay Neitz, Maureen Neitz
  • Publication number: 20230384618
    Abstract: Certain embodiments of the present invention are directed to therapeutic intervention in patients with eye-length-related disorders to prevent, ameliorate, or reverse the effects of the eye-length-related disorders. Embodiments of the present invention include methods for early recognition of patients with eye-length-related disorders, therapeutic methods for inhibiting further degradation of vision in patients with eye-length-related disorders, reversing, when possible, eye-length-related disorders, and preventing eye-length-related disorders. Additional embodiments of the present invention are directed to particular devices used in therapeutic intervention in patients with eye-length-related disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2023
    Publication date: November 30, 2023
    Inventors: Jay Neitz, Maureen Neitz
  • Patent number: 11815745
    Abstract: Certain embodiments of the present invention are directed to therapeutic intervention in patients with eye-length-related disorders to prevent, ameliorate, or reverse the effects of the eye-length-related disorders. Embodiments of the present invention include methods for early recognition of patients with eye-length-related disorders, therapeutic methods for inhibiting further degradation of vision in patients with eye-length-related disorders, reversing, when possible, eye-length-related disorders, and preventing eye-length-related disorders. Additional embodiments of the present invention are directed to particular devices used in therapeutic intervention in patients with eye-length-related disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2023
    Assignee: The Medical College of Wisconsin, Inc.
    Inventors: Jay Neitz, Maureen Neitz
  • Publication number: 20230137646
    Abstract: Certain embodiments of the present invention are directed to therapeutic intervention in patients with eye-length-related disorders to prevent, ameliorate, or reverse the effects of the eye-length-related disorders. Embodiments of the present invention include methods for early recognition of patients with eye-length-related disorders, therapeutic methods for inhibiting further degradation of vision in patients with eye-length-related disorders, reversing, when possible, eye-length-related disorders, and preventing eye-length-related disorders. Additional embodiments of the present invention are directed to particular devices used in therapeutic intervention in patients with eye-length-related disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2022
    Publication date: May 4, 2023
    Inventors: Jay Neitz, Maureen Neitz
  • Publication number: 20230107026
    Abstract: Eyeglasses are disclosed that include eyeglass frames and a pair of ophthalmic lenses mounted in the frames. The lenses include a dot pattern distributed across each lens, the dot pattern including an array of dots spaced apart by a distance of 1 mm or less, each dot having a maximum dimension of 0.3 mm or less, the dot pattern including a clear aperture free of dots having a maximum dimension of more than 1 mm, the clear aperture being aligned with a viewing axis of a wearer of the pair of eyeglasses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2022
    Publication date: April 6, 2023
    Inventors: Jay NEITZ, James KUCHENBECKER, Maureen NEITZ
  • Patent number: 11543681
    Abstract: Eyeglasses are disclosed that include eyeglass frames and a pair of ophthalmic lenses mounted in the frames. The lenses include a dot pattern distributed across each lens, the dot pattern including an array of dots spaced apart by a distance of 1 mm or less, each dot having a maximum dimension of 0.3 mm or less, the dot pattern including a clear aperture free of dots having a maximum dimension of more than 1 mm, the clear aperture being aligned with a viewing axis of a wearer of the pair of eyeglasses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2023
    Assignee: University of Washington
    Inventors: Jay Neitz, James Kuchenbecker, Maureen Neitz
  • Patent number: 11493781
    Abstract: Certain embodiments of the present invention are directed to therapeutic intervention in patients with eye-length-related disorders to prevent, ameliorate, or reverse the effects of the eye-length-related disorders. Embodiments of the present invention include methods for early recognition of patients with eye-length-related disorders, therapeutic methods for inhibiting further degradation of vision in patients with eye-length-related disorders, reversing, when possible, eye-length-related disorders, and preventing eye-length-related disorders. Additional embodiments of the present invention are directed to particular devices used in therapeutic intervention in patients with eye-length-related disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2022
    Assignee: The Medical College of Wisconsin, Inc.
    Inventors: Jay Neitz, Maureen Neitz
  • Publication number: 20220259568
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides polynucleotide cassettes, expression vectors and methods for the expression of a gene in cone cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2021
    Publication date: August 18, 2022
    Inventors: Thomas W. CHALBERG, JR., Jay NEITZ, Maureen NEITZ
  • Publication number: 20220203118
    Abstract: Lighting devices, systems, and methods for selectively activating S cones and L+M cones in a human retina and for regulating the phase of circadian rhythm in a human subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2020
    Publication date: June 30, 2022
    Applicant: University of Washington
    Inventors: Jay Neitz, Maureen Neitz, James A. Kuchenbecker, Sara S. Patterson, Alexandra Neitz
  • Publication number: 20220183613
    Abstract: The present invention provides reagents and methods for modulating cone photoreceptor activity, and devices for assessment of cone photoreceptor activity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2021
    Publication date: June 16, 2022
    Applicants: UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA RESEARCH FOUNDATION, INCORPORATED, UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON, UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON
    Inventors: Jay NEITZ, Maureen NEITZ, James A. KUCHENBECKER, William W. HAUSWIRTH
  • Patent number: 11248214
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides polynucleotide cassettes, expression vectors and methods for the expression of a gene in cone cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2022
    Assignees: Adverum Biotechnologies, Inc., University of Washington
    Inventors: Thomas W. Chalberg, Jr., Jay Neitz, Maureen Neitz
  • Publication number: 20210388030
    Abstract: Methods and compositions are provided for intravitreally delivering a polynucleotide to cone photoreceptors. Aspects of the methods include injecting a recombinant adeno-associated virus comprising a polynucleotide of interest into the vitreous of the eye. These methods and compositions find particular use in treating ocular disorders associated with cone dysfunction and/or death.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2021
    Publication date: December 16, 2021
    Inventors: Thomas W. CHALBERG, JR., Jay NEITZ, Maureen NEITZ
  • Publication number: 20210341753
    Abstract: Certain embodiments of the present invention are directed to therapeutic intervention in patients with eye-length-related disorders to prevent, ameliorate, or reverse the effects of the eye-length-related disorders. Embodiments of the present invention include methods for early recognition of patients with eye-length-related disorders, therapeutic methods for inhibiting further degradation of vision in patients with eye-length-related disorders, reversing, when possible, eye-length-related disorders, and preventing eye-length-related disorders. Additional embodiments of the present invention are directed to particular devices used in therapeutic intervention in patients with eye-length-related disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2021
    Publication date: November 4, 2021
    Inventors: Jay Neitz, Maureen Neitz
  • Patent number: 11160488
    Abstract: The present invention provides reagents and methods for modulating cone photoreceptor activity, and devices for assessment of cone photoreceptor activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2021
    Assignees: Universty of Washington, University of Florida Research Foundation, Incorporated
    Inventors: Jay Neitz, Maureen Neitz, James A. Kuchenbecker, William W. Hauswirth
  • Patent number: 11048102
    Abstract: Certain embodiments of the present invention are directed to therapeutic intervention in patients with eye-length-related disorders to prevent, ameliorate, or reverse the effects of the eye-length-related disorders. Embodiments of the present invention include methods for early recognition of patients with eye-length-related disorders, therapeutic methods for inhibiting further degradation of vision in patients with eye-length-related disorders, reversing, when possible, eye-length-related disorders, and preventing eye-length-related disorders. Additional embodiments of the present invention are directed to particular devices used in therapeutic intervention in patients with eye-length-related disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2021
    Assignee: The Medical College of Wisconsin, Inc.
    Inventors: Jay Neitz, Maureen Neitz
  • Patent number: 11021519
    Abstract: Methods and compositions are provided for intravitreally delivering a polynucleotide to cone photoreceptors. Aspects of the methods include injecting a recombinant adeno-associated virus comprising a polynucleotide of interest into the vitreous of the eye. These methods and compositions find particular use in treating ocular disorders associated with cone dysfunction and/or death.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2021
    Assignees: Adverum Biotechnologies, Inc., University of Washington
    Inventors: Thomas W. Chalberg, Jr., Jay Neitz, Maureen Neitz
  • Publication number: 20200399656
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are nucleic acid regulatory elements, expression cassettes, expression vectors, and methods for using the nucleic acid regulatory elements, expression cassettes, expression vectors for treating cone cell disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2018
    Publication date: December 24, 2020
    Inventors: Maureen NEITZ, Jay NEITZ
  • Publication number: 20200393699
    Abstract: Certain embodiments of the present invention are directed to therapeutic intervention in patients with eye-length-related disorders to prevent, ameliorate, or reverse the effects of the eye-length-related disorders. Embodiments of the present invention include methods for early recognition of patients with eye-length-related disorders, therapeutic methods for inhibiting further degradation of vision in patients with eye-length-related disorders, reversing, when possible, eye-length-related disorders, and preventing eye-length-related disorders. Additional embodiments of the present invention are directed to particular devices used in therapeutic intervention in patients with eye-length-related disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2020
    Publication date: December 17, 2020
    Applicant: THE MEDICAL COLLEGE OF WISCONSIN, INC.
    Inventors: Jay Neitz, Maureen Neitz
  • Patent number: 10795181
    Abstract: Certain embodiments of the present invention are directed to therapeutic intervention in patients with eye-length-related disorders to prevent, ameliorate, or reverse the effects of the eye-length-related disorders. Embodiments of the present invention include methods for early recognition of patients with eye-length-related disorders, therapeutic methods for inhibiting further degradation of vision in patients with eye-length-related disorders, reversing, when possible, eye-length-related disorders, and preventing eye-length-related disorders. Additional embodiments of the present invention are directed to particular devices used in therapeutic intervention in patients with eye-length-related disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2020
    Assignee: The Medical College of Wisconsin, Inc.
    Inventors: Jay Neitz, Maureen Neitz
  • Patent number: 10787707
    Abstract: Methods and reagents for determining a subject's predisposition for refractive error based on the presence of opsin gene exon 3 splicing defects are provided. In one aspect, the invention provides methods for determining a subject's predisposition for refractive error comprising: (a) testing a biological sample obtained from the subject to determine exon 3 splicing defects in one or more opsin gene; and (b) correlating the exon 3 splicing defects in the one or more opsin gene with a predisposition for refractive error.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2020
    Assignee: University of Washington
    Inventors: Jay Neitz, Maureen Neitz