Patents by Inventor Paul A. Cox

Paul A. Cox 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: 11700840
    Abstract: L-serine, L-serine precursors, L-serine derivatives and L-serine conjugates for treatment, amelioration and/or prevention of protein aggregation/tangles/plaques and diseases associated with protein aggregation/tangles/plaques. In particular, treatments and uses for L-serine, L-serine precursors, L-serine derivatives and L-serine conjugates include Alzheimer's disease (AD), Parkinson's disease, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), and Huntington disease (HD).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Assignee: THE INSTITUTE FOR ETHNOMEDICINE
    Inventors: Kenneth Rodgers, Rachael Dunlop, Paul A. Cox
  • Publication number: 20210153483
    Abstract: L-serine, L-serine precursors, L-serine derivatives and L-serine conjugates for treatment, amelioration and/or prevention of protein aggregation/tangles/plaques and diseases associated with protein aggregation/tangles/plaques. In particular, treatments and uses for L-serine, L-serine precursors, L-serine derivatives and L-serine conjugates include Alzheimer's disease (AD), Parkinson's disease, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), and Huntington disease (HD).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2021
    Publication date: May 27, 2021
    Inventors: Kenneth RODGERS, Rachael DUNLOP, Paul A. COX
  • Patent number: 10960076
    Abstract: The present disclosure describes a gummy dosage form including: an amino acid in an amount of about 20% by weight or greater; a hydrophilic bulking agent; and a hydrophilic long-chain polymer, wherein at least a portion of the hydrophilic long-chain polymer comprises low methoxyl pectin. The gummy dosage forms can further include additives such as flavorants, fiber, and pH-adjusters. The disclosure further comprises methods for preparing such gummy dosage forms, wherein a hydrophilic bulking agent, a hydrophilic long-chain polymer, and water are combined to give a mixture and heated to give a hydrocolloid system in the form of a slurry; mixing an amino acid with the slurry; and setting the resulting mixture to give the gummy dosage form.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2021
    Inventors: Luis C. Muniz, Albert Nazareth, Paul A. Cox, Robert Frank Boutin
  • Publication number: 20180207282
    Abstract: The present disclosure describes a gummy dosage form including: an amino acid in an amount of about 20% by weight or greater; a hydrophilic bulking agent; and a hydrophilic long-chain polymer, wherein at least a portion of the hydrophilic long-chain polymer comprises low methoxyl pectin. The gummy dosage forms can further include additives such as flavorants, fiber, and pH-adjusters. The disclosure further comprises methods for preparing such gummy dosage forms, wherein a hydrophilic bulking agent, a hydrophilic long-chain polymer, and water are combined to give a mixture and heated to give a hydrocolloid system in the form of a slurry; mixing an amino acid with the slurry; and setting the resulting mixture to give the gummy dosage form.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2018
    Publication date: July 26, 2018
    Inventors: Luis C. Muniz, Albert Nazareth, Paul A. Cox, Robert Frank Boutin
  • Publication number: 20180027781
    Abstract: L-serine, L-serine precursors, L-serine derivatives and L-serine conjugates for treatment, amelioration and/or prevention of protein aggregation/tangles/plaques and diseases associated with protein aggregation/tangles/plaques. In particular, treatments and uses for L-serine, L-serine precursors, L-serine derivatives and L-serine conjugates include Alzheimer's disease (AD), Parkinson's disease, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), and Huntington disease (HD).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2017
    Publication date: February 1, 2018
    Applicant: THE INSTITUTE FOR ETHNOMEDICINE
    Inventors: Kenneth Rodgers, Rachael Dunlop, Paul A. Cox
  • Publication number: 20110183424
    Abstract: Methods for screening for neurological disorders are disclosed. Specifically, methods are disclosed for screening for neurological disorders in a subject by analyzing a tissue sample obtained from the subject for the presence of elevated levels of neurotoxic amino acids or neurotoxic derivatives thereof associated with neurological disorders. In particular, methods are disclosed for diagnosing a neurological disorder in a subject, or predicting the likelihood of developing a neurological disorder in a subject, by determining the levels of ?-N-methylamino-L-alanine (BMAA) in a tissue sample obtained from the subject. Methods for screening for environmental factors associated with neurological disorders are disclosed. Methods for inhibiting, treating or preventing neurological disorders are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2011
    Publication date: July 28, 2011
    Applicant: THE INSTITUTE FOR ETHNOMEDICINE
    Inventors: Paul A. Cox, Sandra A. Banack, Susan J. Murch
  • Patent number: 7901895
    Abstract: Methods for screening for neurological disorders are disclosed. Specifically, methods are disclosed for screening for neurological disorders in a subject by analyzing a tissue sample obtained from the subject for the presence of elevated levels of neurotoxic amino acids or neurotoxic derivatives thereof associated with neurological disorders. In particular, methods are disclosed for diagnosing a neurological disorder in a subject, or predicting the likelihood of developing a neurological disorder in a subject, by determining the levels of ?-N-methylamino-L-alanine (BMAA) in a tissue sample obtained from the subject. Methods for screening for environmental factors associated with neurological disorders are disclosed. Methods for inhibiting, treating or preventing neurological disorders are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2011
    Assignee: The Institute for Ethnomedicine
    Inventors: Paul A Cox, Sandra Banack, Susan Murch
  • Patent number: 7728727
    Abstract: A method of dynamically keeping inventory of items in a vehicle in transit is provided. The method includes detecting an event during transit and conducting interrogations of inventory based on the detected event. The method can compare these inventories to determine disposition of inventory items by location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2010
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventor: Paul A Cox
  • Patent number: 7670783
    Abstract: Methods for screening for neurological disorders are disclosed. Specifically, methods are disclosed for screening for neurological disorders in a subject by analyzing a tissue sample obtained from the subject for the presence of elevated levels of neurotoxic amino acids or neurotoxic derivatives thereof associated with neurological disorders. In particular, methods are disclosed for diagnosing a neurological disorder in a subject, or predicting the likelihood of developing a neurological disorder in a subject, by determining the levels of ?-N-methylamino-L-alanine (BMAA) in a tissue sample obtained from the subject. Methods for screening for environmental factors associated with neurological disorders are disclosed. Methods for inhibiting, treating or preventing neurological disorders are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2010
    Assignee: The Institute for Ethnomedicine
    Inventors: Paul A Cox, Sandra Banack, Susan Murch
  • Patent number: 7256002
    Abstract: Methods for screening for neurological disorders are disclosed. Specifically, methods are disclosed for screening for neurological disorders in a subject by analyzing a tissue sample obtained from the subject for the presence of elevated levels of neurotoxic amino acids or neurotoxic derivatives thereof associated with neurological disorders. In particular, methods are disclosed for diagnosing a neurological disorder in a subject, or predicting the likelihood of developing a neurological disorder in a subject, by determining the levels of ?-N-methylamino-L-alanine (BMAA) in a tissue sample obtained from the subject. Methods for screening for environmental factors associated with neurological disorders are disclosed. Methods for inhibiting, treating or preventing neurological disorders are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2007
    Assignee: The Institute for Ethnomedicine
    Inventors: Paul A Cox, Sandra A Banack, Susan Murch
  • Patent number: 6512976
    Abstract: A method and system for terrain aided navigation which provide more precise and more accurate position, velocity, altitude, and attitude for an air vehicle. The present method is a continuous, active, all-weather, day/night, self-contained vehicle system used for terminal and en route navigation. The present method utilizes on-vehicle sensing elements which require no external stimulation, eliminating dependence on external ground and space-based navigation aides. The present method also provides a drift-free solution. The present method is more difficult to detect (sense) and more difficult to disrupt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2003
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony E. Sabatino, Leroy G. Romero, Michael D. Pyne, Steven D. Martinez, Paul A. Cox
  • Patent number: 5599839
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an antiviral composition and to methods of treating patients with viral infections. The antiviral composition of the present invention comprises prostratin, a phorbol ester derivative, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. The present composition while having antiviral activity does not have substantial tumor promoting activity and does not have other substantial adverse toxicological properties that would preclude its use in antiviral therapy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 1995
    Date of Patent: February 4, 1997
    Assignees: The United States of America as represented by the Department of Health and Human Services, Brigham Young University
    Inventors: Michael R. Boyd, Paul A. Cox, Gordon M. Cragg, Peter M. Blumberg, Nancy A. Sharkey, Junichi Ishitoya, James B. McMahon, John A. Beutler, Owen S. Weislow, John H. Cardellina, II, Krik R. Gustafson