Patents by Inventor Ross James Bland

Ross James Bland 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).

  • Novel glutamic acid decarboxylase (GAD) proteins and methods of use
    Publication number: 20090098631
    Abstract: The invention relates to novel Glutamic Acid Decarboxylases (GAD). More specifically, novel DNA and protein sequences relating to GAD. Additionally, the invention discloses a novel composition and related methods for treating neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, epilepsy, and the like, using viral and non-viral delivery systems that deliver therapeutic agents to specific regions of the brain. More specifically, using an adeno-associated viral vector to deliver a nucleotide sequence encoding a novel glutamic acid decarboxylase (GAD) to specific regions of the brain that are over stimulated or disinhibited in various diseases, including neurodegenerative diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2007
    Publication date: April 16, 2009
    Applicant: NEUROLOGIX, INC.
    Inventors: Helen Lisa Fitzsimons, Ross James Bland