Patents by Inventor Michel Geffard

Michel Geffard 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: 11389417
    Abstract: The invention relates to an active ingredient consisting of several polylysine compounds, said polylysine compounds consisting of at least one small molecule conjugated to a polylysine, said active ingredient comprising at least the following polylysine compounds: Coenzyme Q10-Polylysine Retinoic Acid-Polylysine Cysteine-Polylysine Taurine-Polylysine Glutathione-Polylysine, for use in humans or animals, to prevent strokes and/or treat the inflammatory phase following a stroke.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2022
    Assignee: POLYNEUROS
    Inventors: Michel Geffard, Arturo Mangas Martin, Laëtitia Vidal
  • Publication number: 20220196684
    Abstract: The invention relates to an ex vivo method for detecting or monitoring the progression of a chronic degenerative disease, in a sample of human or animal biological fluid, by immunoassay for the presence of antibodies in the sample, including at least: one or more antibodies directed against at least one endobacterium, and one or more antibodies directed against a tryptophan oxidation product. The invention also relates to a kit for implementing such a method.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2020
    Publication date: June 23, 2022
    Inventors: Michel GEFFARD, Jean-Pascal ZAMBAUX
  • Publication number: 20220196669
    Abstract: The invention relates to an ex vivo method for detecting or monitoring the progression of a chronic proliferative disease, in a sample of human or animal serum or plasma, by immunoassay for the presence of antibodies in the sample, including at least one or several antibodies directed against benzo(a)pyrene. The invention also relates to a kit for implementing such a method.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2020
    Publication date: June 23, 2022
    Inventors: Michel GEFFARD, Jean-Pascal ZAMBAUX
  • Publication number: 20220196653
    Abstract: The invention relates to an ex vivo method for detecting or monitoring the progression of a chronic autoimmune disease, in a sample of human or animal biological fluid, by immunoassay for the presence of antibodies in the sample, including at least: one or more antibodies directed against at least one enterobacterium, and one or more antibodies directed against a product at the origin of or resulting from lipoperoxidation and/or one or more antibodies directed against a nitrated or nitrosylated product. The invention also relates to a kit for implementing such a method.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2020
    Publication date: June 23, 2022
    Inventors: Michel GEFFARD, Jean-Pascal ZAMBAUX
  • Publication number: 20210330623
    Abstract: The invention relates to an active ingredient consisting of several polylysine compounds, said polylysine compounds consisting of at least one small molecule conjugated to a polylysine, said active ingredient comprising at least the following polylysine compounds: Coenzyme Q10-Polylysine Retinoic Acid-Polylysine Cysteine-Polylysine Taurine-Polylysine Glutathione-Polylysine, for use in humans or animals, to prevent strokes and/or treat the inflammatory phase following a stroke.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2018
    Publication date: October 28, 2021
    Inventors: Michel GEFFARD, Arturo MANGAS MARTIN, Laëtitia VIDAL
  • Patent number: 10695437
    Abstract: A polycomplex comprising multiple Poly-lysine compounds, said Poly-lysine compounds being composed of at least one small molecule conjugated with a Poly-lysine. Compositions comprising the polycomplex and methods for treating an amyotrophic lateral sclerosis patient, the methods comprising administering to the patient one or more of the compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2020
    Assignee: GEMAC
    Inventor: Michel Geffard
  • Patent number: 10596271
    Abstract: The invention relates to a molecular complex comprising at least one polylysine conjugate (PLL), comprising a main PLL straight chain and at least one molecule F having an average molecular weight of between 50 daltons and 1000 daltons that is covalently bonded to said main chain, and at least one molecule M that is unstable in solution, the conjugate(s) and the molecule(s) M being bonded by means of a non-covalent bond. The invention also relates to a composition comprising a complex of this kind, to a method for obtaining said composition and use thereof, and to the use of one or more PLL-based conjugates for improving the hydrophilicity, the effectiveness, and the activity of a molecule that is unstable in solution, over a time period that is compatible with the use of said molecule.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2020
    Assignee: HYDRO-FILL
    Inventor: Michel Geffard
  • Publication number: 20190083640
    Abstract: A polycomplex comprising multiple Poly-lysine compounds, said Poly-lysine compounds being composed of at least one small molecule conjugated with a Poly-lysine. Compositions comprising the polycomplex and methods for treating an amyotrophic lateral sclerosis patient, the methods comprising administering to the patient one or more of the compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2017
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Inventor: Michel Geffard
  • Patent number: 10151689
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method for identifying and characterizing compounds conjugating at least one polylysine and at least one other molecule chosen from the acids, fatty acids, vitamins, amino acids, amino acid derivatives having a neurotransmitter activity and the active substances having a therapeutic effect, the method including at least: a step of identification, by infrared spectroscopy, and at least one characterization step chosen from: ultraviolet-visible absorption spectroscopy, gas phase chromatography, high-performance liquid phase chromatography.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2018
    Assignee: GEMAC
    Inventors: Michel Geffard, Laetitia Vidal
  • Publication number: 20180008722
    Abstract: The invention relates to a molecular complex comprising at least one polylysine conjugate (PLL), comprising a main PLL straight chain and at least one molecule F having an average molecular weight of between 50 daltons and 1000 daltons that is covalently bonded to said main chain, and at least one molecule M that is unstable in solution, the conjugate(s) and the molecule(s) M being bonded by means of a non-covalent bond. The invention also relates to a composition comprising a complex of this kind, to a method for obtaining said composition and use thereof, and to the use of one or more PLL-based conjugates for improving the hydrophilicity, the effectiveness, and the activity of a molecule that is unstable in solution, over a time period that is compatible with the use of said molecule.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2015
    Publication date: January 11, 2018
    Inventor: Michel GEFFARD
  • Publication number: 20170241903
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method for identifying and characterizing compounds conjugating at least one polylysine and at least one other molecule chosen from the acids, fatty acids, vitamins, amino acids, amino acid derivatives having a neurotransmitter activity and the active substances having a therapeutic effect, the method including at least: a step of identification, by infrared spectroscopy, and at least one characterization step chosen from: ultraviolet-visible absorption spectroscopy, gas phase chromatography, high-performance liquid phase chromatography.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2015
    Publication date: August 24, 2017
    Inventors: Michel GEFFARD, Laetitia VIDAL
  • Publication number: 20090325856
    Abstract: A composition for controlling the progression of multiple sclerosis includes at least: One conjugate between poly-lysine and at least one fatty acid, and One conjugate between poly-lysine and at least one antioxidant, and One conjugate between poly-lysine and at least one amino acid derivative.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2006
    Publication date: December 31, 2009
    Applicant: GEMAC
    Inventor: Michel Geffard
  • Publication number: 20090318384
    Abstract: The invention relates to the use of a composition for controlling the evolution of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, characterised in that it comprises at least: a conjugate of poly-lysine and at least one anti-oxidant, and a conjugate of poly-lysine and at least one fatty acid. The invention also relates to a particular composition for controlling the evolution of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2007
    Publication date: December 24, 2009
    Applicant: GEMAC
    Inventor: Michel Geffard
  • Patent number: 7195881
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for detecting and supervising neurodegenerative diseases, which consists in detecting the presence of antibodies of the A-isotype and/or M-isotype which are directed against the antigens which are associated with these diseases. The invention also relates to a kit for the implementation of this method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2007
    Assignee: GEMAC
    Inventor: Michel Geffard
  • Publication number: 20060128017
    Abstract: A process for the production of an active molecule vector that can be applied in the biomedical field, includes the following stages: Diluting a monomer that has at least two NH2 groups that are separated by at least four carbons in water, Adjusting the pH to a value of between 6.5 and 7.5, Adding glutaraldehyde, OHC—(CH2)3—COH, and Awaiting the polycondensation reaction and the formation of imines, and Recovering the poly(monomer-G) that is obtained. The monomer is selected from among the L-ornithine, the L-lysine or the L-citrulline. Further described are the biomedical vector that is obtained, and the use as a vector of active molecules, such as fatty acids, antioxidants, vitamin-enriched compounds or neurotransmitters for having bacteriostatic, anti-allergenic, anti-parasitic, anti-predatory or antifungal, anti-inflammatory or immunomodulating activities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2003
    Publication date: June 15, 2006
    Inventors: Philippe Geffard, Michel Geffard
  • Publication number: 20060081531
    Abstract: The object of the invention is a process for the production of a molecule vector that can be used in water treatment, able to trap heavy ions, characterized in that it comprises the following stages: Diluting ornithine, NH2—(CH2)3—CH(NH2)—COOH, in water, Adjusting the pH to a value of between 6.5 and 7.5, Adding glutaraldehyde, OHC—(CH2)3—COH, and Awaiting the polycondensation reaction and the formation of imines, and Recovering the poly(ornithine-G) that is obtained. The invention also covers the vector that is obtained and the use as heavy-ion sensors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2003
    Publication date: April 20, 2006
    Inventors: Phillippe Geffard, Michel Geffard
  • Publication number: 20040082015
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for detecting and supervising neurodegenerative diseases, which consists in detecting the presence of antibodies of the A-isotype and/or M-isotype which are directed against the antigens which are associated with these diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2003
    Publication date: April 29, 2004
    Inventor: Michel Geffard
  • Patent number: 6114388
    Abstract: A method of treating neurodegenerative diseases, infectious, traumatic or toxic neuropathies, degenerative diseases of the autoimmune type, neurodegenerative disorders resulting from genetic diseases or proliferative diseases with polylysine conjugates is disclosed. Polylysine conjugates are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2000
    Inventor: Michel Geffard
  • Patent number: 4762781
    Abstract: New antibodies capable of specifically identifying hapten groups, characterized by the fact that said hapten groups correspond to the formula:--NH--(CH.sub.2).sub.n --NH--Hapt.in whichn is a whole number between 4 and 6, and Hapt. is the residue of the hapten molecule of formula Hapt. --NH.sub.2 (--NH.sub.2 being a primary amine group) or of formula Hapt..dbd.NH (.dbd.NH being the imine of a guanidine type group);their preparation through immunization using immunogens of the formula:[M --NH--(CH.sub.2).sub.n NH--Hapt.].sub.xand their application, particularly in visualizing and determining the quantity of haptens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 1984
    Date of Patent: August 9, 1988
    Assignees: Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS), Institut National de la Sante et de la Recherche Medicale (INSERM)
    Inventor: Michel Geffard