Patents by Inventor William Blessing

William Blessing 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 COMPOSITIONS FOR TREATING A FIBROTIC DISEASE
    Publication number: 20230190657
    Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods for the treatment of diseases and disorders. In some embodiments the compositions and methods involve administration of a microparticle, or composition thereof that includes an antifibrotic.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2021
    Publication date: June 22, 2023
    Applicants: TRUSTEES OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY, BETH ISRAEL DEACONESS MEDICAL CENTER
    Inventors: Mark W. Grinstaff, William Blessing, Amanda Williamson, Jack Kirsch, Katherine Cook, Ara Nazarian, Edward K. Rodriguez
  • Formulations for treating a fibrotic disease
    Patent number: 11439685
    Abstract: The present invention provides formulations for the treatment of fibrotic diseases and disorders. In some embodiments, the formulation comprises a microparticle that includes an antifibrotic.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2022
    Assignees: TRUSTEES OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY, BETH ISRAEL DEACONESS MEDICAL CENTER
    Inventors: Mark W. Grinstaff, William Blessing, Amanda Williamson, Jack Kirsch, Katherine Cook, Ara Nazarian, Edward K. Rodriguez
  • PRODUCTION OF SOLUBLE RELAXIN AND RELAXIN ANALOGS
    Publication number: 20210380655
    Abstract: Provided herein is a method to produce relaxin or relaxin analogues or variants and their use in methods of treatment, e.g., in the treatment of a stiffened fibrotic joint.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2021
    Publication date: December 9, 2021
    Applicant: TRUSTEES OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Mark W. GRINSTAFF, Jack KIRSCH, William BLESSING
  • METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR TREATING A FIBROTIC DISEASE
    Publication number: 20210361745
    Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods for the treatment of diseases and disorders. In some embodiments the compositions and methods involve administration of a microparticle, or composition thereof that includes an antifibrotic.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2021
    Publication date: November 25, 2021
    Applicants: TRUSTEES OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY, BETHISRAEL DEACONESS MEDICAL CENTER
    Inventors: Mark W. GRINSTAFF, William BLESSING, Amanda WILLIAMSON, Jack KIRSCH, Katherine COOK, Ara NAZARIAN, Edward K. RODRIGUEZ
  • Permanently-suspended bactericidal conductive minerals in solution
    Publication number: 20050001206
    Abstract: Bactericidal minerals (preferably Silver) are permanently suspended in a specific treated solution. Flow transfer chambers within a specific reactor direct the incoming solution through an electromechanical device which activates the mineral, causing it to bond with the specific treated solution, producing an unalterable, permanently-suspended, bactericidal, antiretroviral solution having particles at the atomic level with capability of penetrating red cell membranes without causing cellular damage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2003
    Publication date: January 6, 2005
    Inventors: William Blessing, Carolyn Blessing