Patents by Inventor Shosh Arad

Shosh Arad 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).

  • Viscosupplementation with algal polysaccharides in the treatment of arthritis
    Patent number: 9119870
    Abstract: A joint-lubricating composition for treating degenerative joint disorders is provided, having microalgal polysaccharides in an aqueous solution, wherein the polysaccharides are stable and non-immunogenic. Further provided is a method for treating a joint disorder by injecting into the joint a viscous aqueous solution of a polysaccharide, wherein the disorder is, for example, arthritis, and the polysaccharide originates, for example, from a red alga.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2015
    Assignee: Ben Gurion University of the Negev Research and Development Authority
    Inventors: Shosh Arad, Dan Atar
  • Compositions comprising red microalgae polysaccharides and metals
    Patent number: 8647635
    Abstract: Provided is a composition which contains a red microalga polysaccharide and a heavy metal, which is used as a cosmetic, diagnostic, or pharmaceutical formulation. The pharmaceutical formulation may be employed topically or for treating nutritional and other disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2014
    Assignee: Ben-Gurion University of the Negev Research and Development Authority
    Inventor: Shosh Arad
  • COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING RED MICROALGAE POLYSACCHARIDES AND METALS
    Publication number: 20110070159
    Abstract: Provided is a composition which contains a red microalga polysaccharide and a heavy metal, which is used as a cosmetic, diagnostic, or pharmaceutical formulation. The pharmaceutical formulation may be employed topically or for treating nutritional and other disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2009
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Applicant: Ben-Gurion University of the Negev Research and Development Authority
    Inventor: Shosh Arad
  • VISCOSUPPLEMENTATION WITH ALGAL POLYSACCHARIDES IN THE TREATMENT OF ARTHRITIS
    Publication number: 20090017058
    Abstract: A joint-lubricating composition for treating degenerative joint disorders is provided, comprising algal polysaccharides in an aqueous solution, wherein the polysaccharides are stable and non-immunogenic. Further provided is a method for treating a joint disorder by injecting into the joint a viscous aqueous solution of a polysaccharide, wherein disorder is, for example, arthritis, and the polysaccharide originates, for example, from a red alga.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2006
    Publication date: January 15, 2009
    Applicant: Ben Gurion University of the Negev Research and Development Authority
    Inventors: Shosh Arad, Dan Atar