Patents by Inventor Miles G. Johnston

Miles G. Johnston 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).

  • Atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP) as an additive to peritoneal dialysis solutions
    Patent number: 5965533
    Abstract: The present invention provides a peritoneal dialysis solution that contains atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP), a derivative of ANP, an analogue of ANP, a substance that binds ANP to clearance receptors or a substance that promotes ANP synthesis, which results in an increased net ultrafiltration and increased sodium clearance experienced in peritoneal dialysis patients.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 12, 1999
    Assignees: Baxter International Inc., Miles G. Johnston
    Inventors: Chi J. Chen, Ty R. Shockley, Miles G. Johnston