Patents by Inventor Rodney E. Willoughby, Jr.

Rodney E. Willoughby, Jr. 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).

  • Neutral glycolipid as an adsorbent for enteric viral pathogens
    Patent number: 5192551
    Abstract: The binding of neutral glycolipid GA1 (asialo-GM1) to a broad spectrum of enteric viruses is taught. The glycolipid can be used to pass through the gastrointestinal tract of adults and children to adsorb viral particles and remove them from the body. The glycolipid may be used alone or bound to a non-absorbable resin or matrix.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 1989
    Date of Patent: March 9, 1993
    Assignee: Johns Hopkins University
    Inventors: Rodney E. Willoughby, Jr., Robert H. Yolken