Patents by Inventor Raymond Hurst

Raymond Hurst 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).

  • Methods of modulating the activities of alpha-7 nicotinic acetylcholine receptor
    Publication number: 20060142349
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods for identifying compounds useful in modulating ?7 nicotinic acetylcholine receptors. The invention also provides compounds that prevent, suppress or inhibit desensitization of an ?7 nicotinic acetylcholine receptor, and which resensitize such receptors. Pharmaceutical compositions, and methods of treatment, particularly in regard of neurological diseases are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2005
    Publication date: June 29, 2006
    Inventors: Raymond Hurst, Vincent Groppi, David Piotrowski