Patents by Inventor Miriam Orevi

Miriam Orevi 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).

  • Platelet-aggregating inhibitory agents from leech saliva and pharmaceutical preparations containing the same
    Patent number: 5246715
    Abstract: A composition of matter useful as an inhibitor of blood platelet aggregation, for the treatment of various clinical disorders such as thrombotic, inflammatory and immunological disorders. This composition of matter is derived from the saliva of leeches of the Hirudinidae family. The composition contains various components, all having molecular weights lower than 2,000 daltons. The composition has an inhibitory activity against platelet aggregation induced by various aggregating agents, including Platelet Activating Factor-acether (PAF-acether), arachidonic acid, thrombin, ADP and epinephrine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 1989
    Date of Patent: September 21, 1993
    Assignee: Yissum Research Development Company of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem
    Inventors: Miriam Orevi, Meir Rigbi, Amiram Eldor