Patents by Inventor Peter J. Havel

Peter J. Havel 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 of increasing endogenous leptin production
    Publication number: 20030008838
    Abstract: A formulation for and method of enhancing leptin secretion is disclosed. The method comprises contacting living cells with an inhibitor of the enzyme pyruvate dehydrogenase kinase (PDHK). The PDHK inhibitor causes the cells it contacts to increase leptin secretion. The increased levels of leptin provides a range of desired results including weight loss and the prevention of weight regain after weight loss resulting from dieting and/or exercise.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2002
    Publication date: January 9, 2003
    Inventors: Peter J. Havel, Joseph L. Evans