Patents by Inventor Pamela B. Asa

Pamela B. Asa 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).

  • Method for detecting anti-squalene antibodies
    Patent number: 6214566
    Abstract: Gulf War Syndrome is an ill-defined disease affecting thousands of individuals. A correlation is believed to exist between Gulf War Syndrome and the presence of antisqualene antibodies in affected individuals. The invention discloses a method and a kit useful for identifying the presence or absence of antisqualene antibodies. A diagnosis of Gulf War Syndrome is suggested for individuals having detectable levels of antisqualene antibodies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2001
    Assignee: The Administrators of the Tulane Educational Fund
    Inventors: Pamela B. Asa, Robert F. Garry