Patents by Inventor Talila Volk

Talila Volk 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).

  • ASSESSMENT OF BLOOD-BRAIN BARRIER DISRUPTION
    Publication number: 20150265210
    Abstract: A method of analyzing a blood-brain barrier of a subject is disclosed. A detectable dose of an MRI contrast agent is administered to the subject, and a plurality of magnetic resonance images of the subject's brain are acquired over a predetermined time-period. Two or more of the magnetic resonance images are compared thereamongst so as to determine variations in concentration of the contrast agent in the brain, and blood-brain barrier function is assessed based on the variations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2015
    Publication date: September 24, 2015
    Applicant: Tel HaShomer Medical Research Infrastructure and Services Ltd.
    Inventors: David ISRAELI, Yael Mardor, Talila Volk
  • ASSESSMENT OF BLOOD-BRAIN BARRIER DISRUPTION
    Publication number: 20120101365
    Abstract: A method of analyzing a blood-brain bather of a subject is disclosed. A detectable dose of an MRI contrast agent is administered to the subject, and a plurality of magnetic resonance images of the subject's brain are acquired over a predetermined time-period. Two or more of the magnetic resonance images are compared thereamongst so as to determine variations in concentration of the contrast agent in the brain, and blood-brain barrier function is assessed based on the variations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2012
    Publication date: April 26, 2012
    Applicants: Tel HaShamor Medical Research Infrastructure and Services Ltd., Yeda Research And Development Co. Ltd.
    Inventors: David Israeli, Yael Mardor, Talila Volk
  • ASSESSMENT OF BLOOD-BRAIN BARRIER DISRUPTION
    Publication number: 20100172842
    Abstract: A method of analyzing a blood-brain barrier of a subject is disclosed. A detectable dose of an MRI contrast agent is administered to the subject, and a plurality of magnetic resonance images of the subject's brain are acquired over a predetermined time-period. Two or more of the magnetic resonance images are compared thereamongst so as to determine variations in concentration of the contrast agent in the brain, and blood-brain barrier function is assessed based on the variations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2008
    Publication date: July 8, 2010
    Applicants: YEDA RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CO., LTD. at the WEIZMANN INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE, TEL HASHOMER MEDICAL RESEARCH INFRASTRUCTURE AND SERVICES LTD.
    Inventors: David Israeli, Yael Mardor, Talila Volk
  • Use of allicin as insect repellent and insecticide in agricultural crops
    Publication number: 20060110472
    Abstract: The invention provides methods for: (a) protecting agricultural crops, particularly fruits and vegetables, against insects, by treating the crops with allicin prior to harvesting; (b) protecting fruits and vegetables from decay and extending the shelf life thereof by treating the fruits and vegetables with allicin after harvesting; and (c) repelling insects such as ants or insects that attack agricultural crops from an object or an area, which comprises treating the object or area with a repelling effective amount of allicin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2003
    Publication date: May 25, 2006
    Inventors: Talia Miron, Aharon Rabinkov, Meir Wilchek, David Mirelman, Talila Volk