Patents by Inventor Michael Berk

Michael Berk 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: 10568862
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method of treatment and/or prophylaxis of a disease or disorder of the central nervous system comprising administering to a mammal in need thereof an effective amount of a xanthone-rich plant extract, or a compound derived from a xanthone-rich plant extract. The invention also relates to use of a xanthone-rich plant extract, or a compound derived from a xanthone-rich plant extract, in the preparation of a medicament for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of a disease or disorder of the central nervous system and to a xanthone-rich plant extract, or a compound derived from a xanthone-rich plant extract, for use in the treatment and/or prophylaxis of a disease or disorder of the central nervous system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2020
    Assignee: DEAKIN UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Michael Berk, Wendy Laupu
  • Publication number: 20180177839
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a method of modulating glutathione metabolism in the central nervous system of mammals and to agents for use therein. More particularly, the present invention relates to a method of up-regulating glutathione metabolism in the central nervous system by up-regulating levels of glutathione precursor molecules. The method of the present invention is particularly useful, inter alia, in the treatment and/or prophylaxis of conditions characterised by aberrant, unwanted or otherwise inappropriate central nervous system oxidation homeostasis including, but not limited to, schizophrenia.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2018
    Publication date: June 28, 2018
    Applicant: The Florey Institute of Neuroscience & Mental Health
    Inventors: Ashley I. Bush, David L. Copolov, Michael Berk
  • Publication number: 20160367521
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method of treatment and/or prophylaxis of a disease or disorder of the central nervous system comprising administering to a mammal in need thereof an effective amount of a xanthone-rich plant extract, or a compound derived from a xanthone-rich plant extract. The invention also relates to use of a xanthone-rich plant extract, or a compound derived from a xanthone-rich plant extract, in the preparation of a medicament for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of a disease or disorder of the central nervous system and to a xanthone-rich plant extract, or a compound derived from a xanthone-rich plant extract, for use in the treatment and/or prophylaxis of a disease or disorder of the central nervous system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2015
    Publication date: December 22, 2016
    Inventors: Michael BERK, Wendy LAUPU
  • Patent number: 8038211
    Abstract: A seat cover for use with a chair is disclosed herein. The seat cover comprises a fabric cover, which has a back pocket, a seat form and a skirt portion. The seat cover also comprises a back form which has a front pad, a top pad, a first side pad, a second side pad and a first space defined by the front pad, the top pad, the first side pad and the second side pad. The seat cover further comprises a seat pad and a slip barrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2011
    Assignee: The Howard Elliott Collection, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Berk, Jean Joseph
  • Publication number: 20110215622
    Abstract: A seat cover for use with a chair is disclosed herein. The seat cover comprises a fabric cover, which has a back pocket, a seat form and a skirt portion. The seat cover also comprises a back form which has a front pad, a top pad, a first side pad, a second side pad and a first space defined by the front pad, the top pad, the first side pad and the second side pad. The seat cover further comprises a seat pad and a slip barrier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2010
    Publication date: September 8, 2011
    Applicant: The Howard Elliott Collection, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Berk, Jean Joseph
  • Publication number: 20100099762
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a method of treating a psychiatric or neuropsychiatric condition in a mammal with a combination therapy. More particularly, the present invention relates to a combination therapy comprising an antipsychotic agent and a compound that increases levels of glutathione in the body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2007
    Publication date: April 22, 2010
    Applicant: THE MENTAL HEALTH RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF VICTORIA
    Inventors: Ashley I. Bush, David L. Copolov, Michael Berk
  • Publication number: 20050032708
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a method of modulating glutathione metabolism in the central nervous system of mammals and to agents for use therein. More particularly, the present invention relates to a method of up-regulating glutathione metabolism in the central nervous system by up-regulating levels of glutathione precursor molecules. The method of the present invention is particularly useful, inter alia, in the treatment and/or prophylaxis of conditions characterised by aberrant, unwanted or otherwise inappropriate central nervous system oxidation homeostasis including, but not limited to, schizophrenia.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2002
    Publication date: February 10, 2005
    Inventors: Ashley Bush, David Copolov, Michael Berk
  • Patent number: D636624
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2011
    Assignee: The Howard Elliott Collection, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Berk, Jean Joseph
  • Patent number: D638240
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2011
    Assignee: The Howard Elliott Collection, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Berk, Jean Joseph