Patents by Inventor Robert Blanks

Robert Blanks 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 treatment of diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome
    Patent number: 8846113
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods for treating diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome comprising administering to a patient in need thereof, an inhibitor of chloride-ion transport in an amount sufficient to treat diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome (d-IBS). Treatment of d-IBS includes the treatment of the diarrhea component of d-IBS as well as the pain, abdominal discomfort and other symptoms associated with d-IBS. In one embodiment, the inhibitor of chloride-ion transport is crofelemer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Assignee: Napo Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Barry Quart, David Rosenbaum, Thomas Neenan, Robert Blanks