Patents by Inventor Scott Lukas

Scott Lukas 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).

  • Patent number: 7601701
    Abstract: The invention provides methods for treating or suppressing tobacco or nicotine usage or dependence involving administration of a therapeutically-effective amount of a cytosine-containing or cytidine-containing compound, creatine-containing compound, adenosine-containing, or adenosine-elevating compound to a mammal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2009
    Assignee: The McLean Hospital Corporation
    Inventor: Scott Lukas
  • Publication number: 20060217344
    Abstract: The invention provides methods for treating or suppressing tobacco or nicotine usage or dependence involving administration of a therapeutically-effective amount of a cytosine-containing or cytidine-containing compound, creatine-containing compound, adenosine-containing, or adenosine-elevating compound to a mammal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2006
    Publication date: September 28, 2006
    Inventor: Scott Lukas
  • Patent number: 7053064
    Abstract: The invention provides methods for treating or suppressing tobacco or nicotine usage or dependence involving administration of a therapeutically-effective amount of a cytosine-containing or cytidine-containing compound, creatine-containing compound, adenosine-containing, or adenosine-elevating compound to a mammal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2006
    Assignee: The McLean Hospital Corporation
    Inventor: Scott Lukas
  • Publication number: 20060039856
    Abstract: This invention involves blood oxygen level dependent (BOLD) functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) using external stimuli. Different colors of light can be used as the stimulus to assess differential BOLD response to diagnose neurological disorders (e.g., Parkinson's disease, attention deficit disorder, schizophrenia, and substance abuse). In addition, very low dose administration of a drug that affects intracerebral vasculature can enhance BOLD response, facilitating detection and improving diagnostic capabilities. Using a very low dose of d-amphetamine, BOLD response to blue light is increased.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2005
    Publication date: February 23, 2006
    Inventors: Ronald Cowan, Perry Renshaw, Blaise Frederick, Scott Lukas
  • Publication number: 20040176316
    Abstract: The invention provides methods for normalizing the sleep/wake cycle of a mammal by administering a therapeutically-effective amount of a cytosine-containing or cytidine-containing compound, uridine-containing compound, creatine-containing compound, adenosine-containing, or adenosine-elevating compound. As such the methods described herein may increase wakefulness, reduce tiredness or fatigue during the day, and improve sleep quality. The methods of the invention may also be used in the treatment of sleep disorders, such as insomnia, sleep apnea, periodic limb movements, restless leg syndrome, narcolepsy, and problem sleepiness, or for increasing cognitive function in sleep deprived individuals. Citicoline is an exemplary compound for use in the methods described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2003
    Publication date: September 9, 2004
    Inventors: Perry F. Renshaw, Scott Lukas
  • Publication number: 20040167093
    Abstract: The invention provides methods for treating or suppressing tobacco or nicotine usage or dependence involving administration of a therapeutically-effective amount of a cytosine-containing or cytidine-containing compound, creatine-containing compound, adenosine-containing, or adenosine-elevating compound to a mammal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2003
    Publication date: August 26, 2004
    Inventor: Scott Lukas
  • Publication number: 20030229107
    Abstract: This invention involves blood oxygen level dependent (BOLD) functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) using external stimuli. Different colors of light can be used as the stimulus to assess differential BOLD response to diagnose neurological disorders (e.g., Parkinson's disease, attention deficit disorder, schizophrenia, and substance abuse). In addition, very low dose administration of a drug that affects intracerebral vasculature can enhance BOLD response, facilitating detection and improving diagnostic capabilities. Using a very low dose of d-amphetamine, BOLD response to blue light is increased.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2002
    Publication date: December 11, 2003
    Inventors: Ronald Cowan, Perry Renshaw, Blaise deB. Frederick, Scott Lukas
  • Patent number: 6465436
    Abstract: Treatment for alcohol dependence or intoxication that involves administering a pharmaceutical composition containing an extract of the kudzu plant, Pueraria lobata.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2002
    Assignee: McLean Hospital
    Inventors: Scott Lukas, David Lee
  • Publication number: 20020022634
    Abstract: Treatment for alcohol dependence or intoxication that involves administering a pharmaceutical composition containing an extract of the kudzu plant, Pueraria lobata.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2001
    Publication date: February 21, 2002
    Inventors: Scott Lukas, David Lee
  • Patent number: 6103703
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method for reducing stimulant dependencies in mammals that involves administration of a therapeutically-effective amount of a cytosine-containing or cytidine-containing compound, such as CDP-choline.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2000
    Assignee: The McLean Hospital Corporation
    Inventors: Perry F. Renshaw, Scott Lukas
  • Patent number: 5958896
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method for reducing stimulant dependencies in mammals that involves administration of a therapeutically-effective amount of a cytosine-containing or cytidine-containing compound, such as CDP-choline.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 28, 1999
    Assignee: The McLean Hospital
    Inventors: Perry F. Renshaw, Scott Lukas