Patents by Inventor Spiros Jamas

Spiros Jamas 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).

  • Publication number: 20240026417
    Abstract: This disclosure provides, inter alia, systems and methods for testing products for ammonia oxidizing bacteria, quality control, and providing products with ammonia oxidizing bacteria. The systems and methods herein may be used, inter alia, to treat diseases associated with low nitrite levels, skin diseases, and diseases caused by pathogenic bacteria.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2023
    Publication date: January 25, 2024
    Applicant: AOBIOME LLC
    Inventors: David R. Whitlock, James Heywood, Spiros Jamas, Larry Weiss
  • Publication number: 20230227884
    Abstract: This disclosure provides, inter alia, systems and methods for testing products for ammonia oxidizing bacteria, quality control, and providing products with ammonia oxidizing bacteria. The systems and methods herein may be used, inter alia, to treat diseases associated with low nitrite levels, skin diseases, and diseases caused by pathogenic bacteria.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2023
    Publication date: July 20, 2023
    Inventors: David R. Whitlock, James Heywood, Spiros Jamas, Larry Weiss
  • Publication number: 20230190828
    Abstract: A method of regulating blood pressure in a subject is provided. The method comprises administering a preparation comprising ammonia oxidizing microorganisms to the subject, thereby regulating blood pressure in the subject. Related preparations, kits, and devices are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2023
    Publication date: June 22, 2023
    Inventors: David R. Whitlock, Spiros Jamas
  • Patent number: 11225640
    Abstract: A method for treating a skin disorder, e.g., acne, e.g. acne vulgaris, in a subject is provided. The method comprises administering, e.g., applying, e.g., topically administering, ammonia oxidizing bacteria, e.g., a preparation comprising ammonia oxidizing bacteria, to a surface of the subject. Preparations comprising ammonia oxidizing bacteria for treating such skin disorder, e.g., acne, e.g. acne vulgaris in a subject are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2022
    Assignee: AOBIOME LLC
    Inventors: David R. Whitlock, Spiros Jamas, Larry Weiss
  • Publication number: 20220002662
    Abstract: This disclosure provides, inter alia, an optimized strain of Nitrosomonas eutropha (N. eutropha) designated D23, D23-100, or AOB D23-100. N. eutropha bacteria disclosed in this application have desirable properties, e.g., optimized properties, such as the ability to suppress growth of pathogenic bacteria, and an enhanced ability to produce nitric oxide and nitric oxide precursors. The N. eutropha herein may be used, for instance, to treat diseases associated with low nitrite levels, skin diseases, and diseases caused by pathogenic bacteria.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2020
    Publication date: January 6, 2022
    Inventors: David R. Whitlock, Spiros Jamas, Larry Weiss, Ioannis Gryllos
  • Publication number: 20200330524
    Abstract: A method of regulating blood pressure in a subject is provided. The method comprises administering a preparation comprising ammonia oxidizing microorganisms to the subject, thereby regulating blood pressure in the subject. Related preparations, kits, and devices are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2017
    Publication date: October 22, 2020
    Inventors: David R. Whitlock, Spiros Jamas
  • Patent number: 10383900
    Abstract: This disclosure provides, inter alia, systems and methods for storage and delivery of ammonia oxidizing bacteria, and preparations comprising ammonia oxidizing bacteria. The ammonia oxidizing bacteria may be provided in a container or a kit, with one or more other components that may enhance delivery. The systems and methods herein may be used, for instance, to treat diseases associated with low nitrite levels, skin diseases, and diseases caused by pathogenic bacteria.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2019
    Assignee: AOBIOME LLC
    Inventors: James Heywood, Spiros Jamas, David R. Whitlock, Larry Weiss
  • Publication number: 20190010446
    Abstract: A method for treating a skin disorder, e.g., acne, e.g. acne vulgaris, in a subject is provided. The method comprises administering, e.g., applying, e.g., topically administering, ammonia oxidizing bacteria, e.g., a preparation comprising ammonia oxidizing bacteria, to a surface of the subject. Preparations comprising ammonia oxidizing bacteria for treating such skin disorder, e.g., acne, e.g. acne vulgaris in a subject are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2018
    Publication date: January 10, 2019
    Inventors: David R. Whitlock, Spiros Jamas, Larry Weiss
  • Patent number: 10131871
    Abstract: A method for treating a skin disorder, e.g., acne, e.g. acne vulgaris, in a subject is provided. The method comprises administering, e.g., applying, e.g., topically administering, ammonia oxidizing bacteria, e.g., a preparation comprising ammonia oxidizing bacteria, to a surface of the subject. Preparations comprising ammonia oxidizing bacteria for treating such skin disorder, e.g., acne, e.g. acne vulgaris in a subject are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2018
    Assignee: AOBIOME LLC
    Inventors: David R. Whitlock, Spiros Jamas, Larry Weiss
  • Publication number: 20180237738
    Abstract: A method for treating a skin disorder, e.g., acne, e.g. acne vulgaris, in a subject is provided. The method comprises administering, e.g., applying, e.g., topically administering, ammonia oxidizing bacteria, e.g., a preparation comprising ammonia oxidizing bacteria, to a surface of the subject. Preparations comprising ammonia oxidizing bacteria for treating such skin disorder, e.g., acne, e.g. acne vulgaris in a subject are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2018
    Publication date: August 23, 2018
    Applicant: AOBIOME LLC
    Inventors: David R. Whitlock, Spiros Jamas, Larry Weiss
  • Patent number: 10017731
    Abstract: A method for treating a skin disorder, e.g., acne, e.g. acne vulgaris, in a subject is provided. The method comprises administering, e.g., applying, e.g., topically administering, ammonia oxidizing bacteria, e.g., a preparation comprising ammonia oxidizing bacteria, to a surface of the subject. Preparations comprising ammonia oxidizing bacteria for treating such skin disorder, e.g., acne, e.g. acne vulgaris in a subject are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2018
    Assignee: AOBIOME LLC
    Inventors: David R. Whitlock, Spiros Jamas, Larry Weiss
  • Publication number: 20180016544
    Abstract: A method for treating a skin disorder, e.g., acne, e.g. acne vulgaris, in a subject is provided. The method comprises administering, e.g., applying, e.g., topically administering, ammonia oxidizing bacteria, e.g., a preparation comprising ammonia oxidizing bacteria, to a surface of the subject. Preparations comprising ammonia oxidizing bacteria for treating such skin disorder, e.g., acne, e.g. acne vulgaris in a subject are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2017
    Publication date: January 18, 2018
    Inventors: David R. Whitlock, Spiros Jamas, Larry Weiss
  • Patent number: 9738870
    Abstract: A method for treating a skin disorder, e.g., acne, e.g. acne vulgaris, in a subject is provided. The method comprises administering, e.g., applying, e.g., topically administering, ammonia oxidizing bacteria, e.g., a preparation comprising ammonia oxidizing bacteria, to a surface of the subject. Preparations comprising ammonia oxidizing bacteria for treating such skin disorder, e.g., acne, e.g. acne vulgaris in a subject are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2017
    Assignee: AOBIOME LLC
    Inventors: David R. Whitlock, Spiros Jamas, Larry Weiss
  • Publication number: 20170189454
    Abstract: This disclosure provides, inter alia, systems and methods for storage and delivery of ammonia oxidizing bacteria, and preparations comprising ammonia oxidizing bacteria. The ammonia oxidizing bacteria may be provided in a container or a kit, with one or more other components that may enhance delivery. The systems and methods herein may be used, for instance, to treat diseases associated with low nitrite levels, skin diseases, and diseases caused by pathogenic bacteria.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2015
    Publication date: July 6, 2017
    Inventors: James Heywood, Spiros Jamas, David R. Whitlock, Larry Weiss
  • Publication number: 20170191109
    Abstract: This disclosure provides, inter alia, systems and methods for testing products for ammonia oxidizing bacteria, quality control, and providing products with ammonia oxidizing bacteria. The systems and methods herein may be used, inter alia, to treat diseases associated with low nitrite levels, skin diseases, and diseases caused by pathogenic bacteria.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2015
    Publication date: July 6, 2017
    Applicant: AOBIOME LLC
    Inventors: David R. Whitlock, James Heywood, Spiros Jamas, Larry Weiss
  • Publication number: 20170037363
    Abstract: This disclosure provides, inter alia, an optimized strain of Nitrosomonas eutropha (N. eutropha) designated D23, D23-100, or AOB D23-100. N. eutropha bacteria disclosed in this application have desirable properties, e.g., optimized properties, such as the ability to suppress growth of pathogenic bacteria, and an enhanced ability to produce nitric oxide and nitric oxide precursors. The N. eutropha herein may be used, for instance, to treat diseases associated with low nitrite levels, skin diseases, and diseases caused by pathogenic bacteria.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2015
    Publication date: February 9, 2017
    Inventors: David R. Whitlock, Spiros Jamas, Larry Weiss, Ioannis Gryllos
  • Publication number: 20160151427
    Abstract: A method for treating a skin disorder, e.g., acne, e.g. acne vulgaris, in a subject is provided. The method comprises administering, e.g., applying, e.g., topically administering, ammonia oxidizing bacteria, e.g., a preparation comprising ammonia oxidizing bacteria, to a surface of the subject. Preparations comprising ammonia oxidizing bacteria for treating such skin disorder, e.g., acne, e.g. acne vulgaris in a subject are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2015
    Publication date: June 2, 2016
    Inventors: David R. Whitlock, Spiros Jamas, Larry Weiss
  • Patent number: 7566704
    Abstract: The invention pertains to compositions and therapeutic and prophylatic methods for treating/preventing infections in an animal or human by administering a soluble ?-glucan composition comprising ?-glucan molecules having an average molecular weight of at least 1,000,000 daltons, as determined by multi-angle laser light scattering (VHMW-glucan).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2009
    Assignee: Biopolymer Engineering, Inc.
    Inventors: Myra L. Patchen, Spiros Jamas, D. Davidson Easson, Jr., Gary R. Ostroff
  • Publication number: 20060247205
    Abstract: The invention pertains to compositions and therapeutic and prophylatic methods for treating/preventing infections in an animal or human by administering a soluble ?-glucan composition comprising ?-glucan molecules having an average molecular weight of at least 1,000,000 daltons, as determined by multi-angle laser light scattering (VHMW-glucan).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2006
    Publication date: November 2, 2006
    Inventors: Myra Patchen, Spiros Jamas, D. Easson, Gary Ostroff
  • Patent number: 7022685
    Abstract: The invention pertains to compositions and therapeutic and prophylatic methods for treating/preventing infections in an animal or human by administering a soluble ?-glucan composition comprising ?-glucan molecules having an average molecular weight of at least 1,000,000 daltons, as determined by multi-angle laser light scattering (VHMW-glucan).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2006
    Assignee: Biopolymer Engineering, Inc.
    Inventors: Myra L. Patchen, Spiros Jamas, D. Davidson Easson, Jr., Gary R. Ostroff