Patents by Inventor Thomas I. Bradshaw

Thomas I. Bradshaw 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).

  • Patent number: 12090130
    Abstract: The present disclosure describes methods of administering N-acetylcysteine (NAC) via intranasal nose-to-brain administration. The effect of intranasal NAC nose-to-brain administration can be monitored using an analytical technique, for example, magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS). In some embodiments, intranasal nose-to-brain NAC can be used to treat a condition, for example, a brain injury.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2024
    Assignees: Neuronasal, Inc., Burke Neurological Institute
    Inventors: Douglas A. Greene, Rajiv R. Ratan, Thomas I. Bradshaw
  • Patent number: 11963939
    Abstract: The present disclosure describes methods of treating a central nervous system condition associated with oxidative stress using a 5-lipoxigenase activating protein (FLAP) inhibitor, for example, N-acetylcysteine or nordihydroguaiaretic acid. The present disclosure also describes methods of treating a central nervous system condition with N-acetylcysteine and a second therapeutic agent such as prostaglandin E2.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2024
    Assignees: Neuronasal, Inc., Burke Neurological Institute
    Inventors: Rajiv R. Ratan, Saravanan Karuppagounder, Thomas I. Bradshaw
  • Publication number: 20240024267
    Abstract: The present disclosure describes methods of administering a pharmaceutical composition comprising a glutathione precursor and a thermoresponsive polymer via intranasal administration. In some embodiments, intranasal administration of the glutathione precursor can be used to treat a condition, for example, a central nervous system disorder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2023
    Publication date: January 25, 2024
    Inventors: Douglas A. GREENE, Thomas I. BRADSHAW
  • Publication number: 20230414548
    Abstract: The present disclosure describes methods of treating a central nervous system condition associated with oxidative stress using a 5-lipoxigenase activating protein (FLAP) inhibitor, for example, N-acetylcysteine or nordihydroguaiaretic acid. The present disclosure also describes methods of treating a central nervous system condition with N-acetylcysteine and a second therapeutic agent such as prostaglandin E2.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2023
    Publication date: December 28, 2023
    Inventors: Rajiv R. RATAN, Saravanan KARUPPAGOUNDER, Thomas I. BRADSHAW
  • Patent number: 11660278
    Abstract: The present disclosure describes methods of treating a central nervous system condition associated with oxidative stress using a 5-lipoxigenase activating protein (FLAP) inhibitor, for example, N-acetylcysteine or nordihydroguaiaretic acid. The present disclosure also describes methods of treating a central nervous system condition with N-acetylcysteine and a second therapeutic agent such as prostaglandin E2.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Assignees: NEURONASAL, INC., BURKE NEUROLOGICAL INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Rajiv R. Ratan, Saravanan Karuppagounder, Thomas I. Bradshaw
  • Publication number: 20210186911
    Abstract: The present disclosure describes methods of administering N-acetylcysteine (NAC) via intranasal nose-to-brain administration. The effect of intranasal NAC nose-to-brain administration can be monitored using an analytical technique, for example, magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS). In some embodiments, intranasal nose-to-brain NAC can be used to treat a condition, for example, a brain injury.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2020
    Publication date: June 24, 2021
    Inventors: Douglas A. Greene, Rajiv R. Ratan, Thomas I. Bradshaw
  • Publication number: 20200360327
    Abstract: The present disclosure describes methods of treating a central nervous system condition associated with oxidative stress using a 5-lipoxigenase activating protein (FLAP) inhibitor, for example, N-acetylcysteine or nordihydroguaiaretic acid. The present disclosure also describes methods of treating a central nervous system condition with N-acetylcysteine and a second therapeutic agent such as prostaglandin E2.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2019
    Publication date: November 19, 2020
    Inventors: Rajiv R. RATAN, Saravanan KARUPPAGOUNDER, Thomas I. BRADSHAW
  • Publication number: 20180344678
    Abstract: The present disclosure describes methods of treating a central nervous system condition associated with oxidative stress using a 5-lipoxigenase activating protein (FLAP) inhibitor, for example, N-acetylcysteine or nordihydroguaiaretic acid. The present disclosure also describes methods of treating a central nervous system condition with N-acetylcysteine and a second therapeutic agent such as prostaglandin E2.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2018
    Publication date: December 6, 2018
    Applicant: Burke Medical Research Institute
    Inventors: Rajiv R. RATAN, Saravanan KARUPPAGOUNDER, Thomas I. BRADSHAW
  • Patent number: 8892199
    Abstract: Devices and methods for delivering a chemical compound to, through or into a membrane, tissue or layer are provided. The device may include an AC signal source and at least one electrode. In one application, an interdigitated electrode may be electrically connected to the AC signal source. In one application, the chemical compound such as a medicament containing a drug may be disposed on or within the electrode and logic may control the AC signal source to provide the signal, including setting or selecting characteristics such as voltage, frequency and the like to orient and/or motivate an amount of the chemical compound through the electrode and into the tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2014
    Assignee: Buckeye Pharmaceuticals
    Inventors: Alan T. Riga, Vadim F. Lvovich, Michael G. Kaufman, Thomas I. Bradshaw
  • Publication number: 20080146986
    Abstract: Devices and methods for delivering a chemical compound to, through or into a membrane, tissue or layer are provided. The device may include an AC signal source and at least one electrode. In one application, an interdigitated electrode may be electrically connected to the AC signal source. In one application, the chemical compound such as a medicament containing a drug may be disposed on or within the electrode and logic may control the AC signal source to provide the signal, including setting or selecting characteristics such as voltage, frequency and the like to orient and/or motivate an amount of the chemical compound through the electrode and into the tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2007
    Publication date: June 19, 2008
    Applicant: BUCKEYE PHARMACEUTICALS, LLC
    Inventors: Alan T. Riga, Vadim F. Lvovich, Michael G. Kaufman, Thomas I. Bradshaw
  • Patent number: 5700077
    Abstract: A line light source includes point light source and a light distribution assembly for transporting light from the point source. A fluorescent colorant is included in the light distribution assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 23, 1997
    Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: John F. Dreyer, Jr., Thomas I. Bradshaw, David M. Burns, Lee A. Pavelka, Bruce D. Orensteen
  • Patent number: 5670005
    Abstract: A portable system and method for printing variable information indicia on a reflective sign comprises providing a first polymeric sign component having a surface suitable for receiving a printed image. A definition of an image to be printed on the first sign component is provided to a portable computer. Indicia in the form of images is then rapidly transferred to the surface of the first sign component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 23, 1997
    Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Thomas F. Look, Robert V. O'Keefe, Craig A. Schmidt, Bruce D. Orensteen, Joseph M. McGrath, Steven E. Poss, Thomas I. Bradshaw, Franklin C. Bradshaw
  • Patent number: 5621571
    Abstract: An integrated retroreflective data communication display for visual and electromagnetic communication is described. The display may be configured as an integrated retroreflective electronic license plate, with printed visual information, similar to the information printed on traditional license plates, on retroreflective sheeting. An antenna network is integrated within the license plate for electromagnetic communication and may be connected to external electronic modules. The display may also be configured as an integrated retroreflective electronic road sign, also providing visual and electromagnetic information in a unitary structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 1994
    Date of Patent: April 15, 1997
    Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Heinrich Bantli, Thomas I. Bradshaw, Stephen W. Mohn, Edmund J. Ring
  • Patent number: 5268789
    Abstract: Retroreflective assembly comprising:a) a transparent globule having a first, uncoated part-spherical surface portion for reception of incident light; a second, substantially flat surface portion opposite the first surface portion; and a third, toroidal surface portion intermediate the first and second surface portions, the toroidal surface having a radius of curvature smaller than the radius of curvature of the first part-spherical surface portion;b) a monolayer of externally reflecting transparent microspheres for focusing and retroreflecting light beams incident upon the first surface portion and which have passed through, the globule, the monolayer being applied to the second surface portion and to at least a part of the toroidal surface portion; andc) a layer of diffuse reflecting pigment disposed behind the monolayer of microspheres.Optionally, a space coat is interposed between the monolayer and the diffuse reflecting pigment. In some embodiments, fluorescent pigment is used.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 1992
    Date of Patent: December 7, 1993
    Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company
    Inventor: Thomas I. Bradshaw
  • Patent number: 4952023
    Abstract: An internally illuminated sign employs retroreflective sheeting with optically transmissive bonds between cover layer and base layer, thereby making the sign suitable for applications where visibility of the sign is required if the internal illumination source fails. A light conduit may be employed to allow the source of internal illumination to be remote from the interior of the sign enclosure. Total internal reflection type sheeting also may be employed to diffuse the internal illumination.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 1988
    Date of Patent: August 28, 1990
    Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Thomas I. Bradshaw, Edward S. Shinbach
  • Patent number: 4714656
    Abstract: A sheet having a set of axial markings viewable as a contour-dependent, directional image. The image is intact only when the sheet is in substantially a predetermined contour and viewed within a predetermined conical field of view. Also a method for forming such sheets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 1986
    Date of Patent: December 22, 1987
    Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Thomas I. Bradshaw, Bruce D. Orensteen, Jack E. Cook
  • Patent number: 4708920
    Abstract: A sheet containing an integrated-directional, half-tone image. Each sheet may contain one or more such images. Also a method for forming such images in microlens sheetings comprising directly a highly collimated light through an interposed half-tone mask.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 1987
    Date of Patent: November 24, 1987
    Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Bruce D. Orensteen, Thomas I. Bradshaw
  • Patent number: 4691993
    Abstract: A directional image is created in transparent sheeting comprising a monolayer of microlenses by forming deformations in at least some of the microlenses by irradiation with a laser beam which has a short pulse duration. The directional images may be formed in transparent sheeting which has been applied to a document as an overlay. When viewed under diffuse lighting conditions, the deformations appear as a dark image. The deformations may be formed so that when viewed under retroreflective conditions within a conical field the image is darker than the surrounding background, and when viewed under retroreflective conditions outside the conical field the image is brighter than the surrounding background.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 1985
    Date of Patent: September 8, 1987
    Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Gerald R. Porter, Thomas I. Bradshaw, Eric N. Hockert
  • Patent number: 4650283
    Abstract: Retroreflective sheeting of the prior art comprises a monolayer of transparent glass microspheres partially embedded in a binder layer and a specularly reflective layer covering the back surfaces of the microspheres. In the prior art, a laser beam directed at an angle to the face of the sheeting forms an image in such sheeting which is directional in that it can be viewed only from that angle. In the invention, such a directional image is provided by tiny ellipsoidal cavities, each opening through a back surface of the microsphere.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 1984
    Date of Patent: March 17, 1987
    Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Bruce D. Orensteen, Thomas I. Bradshaw
  • Patent number: 4645301
    Abstract: The novel transparent sheet contains at least one authenticating image, each image being viewable from the front of the sheet, but only across a cone which preferably is less than 90.degree.. The novel sheet may be adhesively bonded over information areas of a document for authenticating purposes. When such an authenticating image is viewable only from an angle appreciably different from angles at which the document is ordinarily viewed, the image is obscure in that users of the document will notice the authenticating image only when confirming the authenticity of the document. Usually each authenticating image is viewable only across a cone of about 10 to 20 degrees.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 1984
    Date of Patent: February 24, 1987
    Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Bruce D. Orensteen, Thomas I. Bradshaw