Patents by Inventor Robert E. Gross

Robert E. Gross 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).

  • Optogenetic inhibition of overactive neuronal activity
    Patent number: 10889628
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to recombinant proteins, vectors, and methods of treating neurological conditions by exposing neurons to an opsin and luciferase in the presence of a luciferin. In certain embodiments, the disclosure relates to treating or preventing epilepsy or seizures comprising administering an effective amount of a vector that encodes an opsin and luciferase in combination with a luciferin to a subject in need thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2021
    Assignee: Emory University
    Inventors: Robert E. Gross, Nealen G. Laxpati, Jack Tung, Ken Berglund
  • Optogenetic Inhibition of Overactive Neuronal Activity
    Publication number: 20180237491
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to recombinant proteins, vectors, and methods of treating neurological conditions by exposing neurons to an opsin and luciferase in the presence of a luciferin. In certain embodiments, the disclosure relates to treating or preventing epilepsy or seizures comprising administering an effective amount of a vector that encodes an opsin and luciferase in combination with a luciferin to a subject in need thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2018
    Publication date: August 23, 2018
    Inventors: Robert E. Gross, Nealan G. Laxpati, Jack Tung, Ken Berglund
  • Optogenetic inhibition of overactive neuronal activity
    Patent number: 9926359
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to recombinant proteins, vectors, and methods of treating neurological conditions by exposing neurons to an opsin and luciferase in the presence of a luciferin. In certain embodiments, the disclosure relates to treating or preventing epilepsy or seizures comprising administering an effective amount of a vector that encodes an opsin and luciferase in combination with a luciferin to a subject in need thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2018
    Assignee: Emory University
    Inventors: Robert E. Gross, Nealan G. Laxpati, Jack Tung, Ken Berglund
  • OPTOGENETIC INHIBITION OF OVERACTIVE NEURONAL ACTIVITY
    Publication number: 20150148407
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to recombinant proteins, vectors, and methods of treating neurological conditions by exposing neurons to an opsin and luciferase in the presence of a luciferin. In certain embodiments, the disclosure relates to treating or preventing epilepsy or seizures comprising administering an effective amount of a vector that encodes an opsin and luciferase in combination with a luciferin to a subject in need thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2014
    Publication date: May 28, 2015
    Inventors: Robert E. Gross, Nealan G. Laxpati
  • Cup and fluid dispenser
    Patent number: 5275305
    Abstract: A refillable or disposable mouthwash and cup dispensing system incorporating a handle effect from the dispenser and cooperating with a wall mounted bracket to simplify removal and refilling. A mechanism for conserving the taps from dispensable units is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 1992
    Date of Patent: January 4, 1994
    Inventor: Robert E. Gross
  • Electrical contact with assist spring
    Patent number: 4583812
    Abstract: A stiff assist spring is secured around a receptacle contact having opposed spaced contact arms extending forward from a body portion thereof to receive a plug terminal insertably therebetween, said assist spring having spring arms coextensive with and outside said contact arms and extending from base sections interconnected by an integral bridge section straddling said contact arms proximate said body portion, such that said spring arms resist the widening of the contact arms by the insertion of said plug terminal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 1984
    Date of Patent: April 22, 1986
    Assignee: AMP Incorporated
    Inventors: Robert E. Gross, Jr., Teresa K. Heck, William P. Sturner, Yew-Thye Yeow