Patents by Inventor Tad Dowell

Tad Dowell 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).

  • Method for reducing mast cell mediated allergic reactions
    Patent number: 5859000
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method for reducing mast cell mediated allergic reactions, including mast cell mediated allergy and asthma. Mast cell mediated allergic reactions, including type I hypersensitivity reasponse to allergens and asthma, are reduced by administering a dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) derivative to a patient in a manner which quickly raises blood levels of the active agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 1997
    Date of Patent: January 12, 1999
    Assignees: University of Utah Research Foundation, Pharmadigm, Inc.
    Inventors: Tad Dowell, Steven D. Norton, Barbara A. Araneo