Patents by Inventor Stephen L. Kopecky

Stephen L. Kopecky 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 and materials for evaluating cardiovascular conditions
    Patent number: 6962776
    Abstract: The invention provides methods and materials for evaluating cardiovascular conditions (e.g., angina conditions). Specifically, the invention provides methods and materials related to determining whether or not a mammal has at least one unstable plaque. The invention also provides kits for assessing cardiovascular conditions, substantially pure populations of cells, and methods of identifying compounds to treat life-threatening cardiovascular conditions (e.g., unstable angina).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2005
    Assignee: Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
    Inventors: Stephen L. Kopecky, Jorg J. Goronzy, Cornelia M. Weyand
  • Methods and materials for evaluating cardiovascular conditions
    Publication number: 20030068645
    Abstract: The invention provides methods and materials for evaluating cardiovascular conditions (e.g., angina conditions). Specifically, the invention provides methods and materials related to determining whether or not a mammal has at least one unstable plaque. The invention also provides kits for assessing cardiovascular conditions, substantially pure populations of cells, and methods of identifying compounds to treat life-threatening cardiovascular conditions (e.g., unstable angina).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2001
    Publication date: April 10, 2003
    Inventors: Stephen L. Kopecky, Jorg J. Goronzy, Cornelia M. Weyand