Patents by Inventor Ronald J. Korthuis

Ronald J. Korthuis 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).

  • Use of nitric oxide-releasing agents for reducing metastasis risk
    Patent number: 5700830
    Abstract: A method for inhibiting the adherence between cancerous cells and noncancerous structures in a mammal, comprising the administration to the mammal of a nitric oxide-releasing compound containing a nitric oxide-releasing N.sub.2 O.sub.2.sup.- functional group. The compound is capable of releasing an adherence-inhibiting effective amount of nitric oxide to the mammal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 1994
    Date of Patent: December 23, 1997
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Department of Health and Human Services
    Inventors: Ronald J. Korthuis, Lipu Kong, Larry K. Keefer