Patents by Inventor Stephen J. Crocker

Stephen J. Crocker 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).

  • Methods for enhancing survival of a neuron
    Patent number: 6709866
    Abstract: NAIP and IAP polypeptides prevent neuronal cell death caused by ischemia, neurodegenerative conditions, and axotomy. The invention provides methods for neuroprotection by the prevention of cell death and kits and methods for the identification of neuroprotective therapeutic compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2004
    Assignee: Aegera Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: George S. Robertson, Robert G. Korneluk, Alexander E. MacKenzie, Daigen Xu, Stephen J. Crocker
  • Therapeutic and drug screening methods for the treatment and prevention of neuronal disease
    Publication number: 20010021699
    Abstract: NAIP and IAP polypeptides prevent neuronal cell death caused by ischemia, neurodegenerative conditions, and axotomy. The invention provides methods for neuroprotection by the prevention of cell death and kits and methods for the identification of neuroprotective therapeutic compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2001
    Publication date: September 13, 2001
    Applicant: University of Ottawa
    Inventors: George S. Robertson, Robert G. Korneluk, Alexander E. MacKenzie, Daigen Xu, Stephen J. Crocker
  • Therapeutic and drug screening methods for the treatment and prevention of neuronal disease
    Patent number: 6159948
    Abstract: NAIP and IAP polypeptides prevent neuronal cell death caused by ischemia, neurodegenerative conditions, and axotomy. The invention provides methods for neuroprotection by the prevention of cell death and kits and methods for the identification of neuroprotective therapeutic compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2000
    Assignee: University of Ottawa
    Inventors: George S. Robertson, Robert G. Korneluk, Alexander E. MacKenzie, Daigen Xu, Stephen J. Crocker