| Louisiana State University Patent applications |
| Patent application number | Title | Published |
| 20110311653 | USE OF NITRITE SALTS IN CHRONIC ISCHEMIA - Methods of treating a subject who has chronic tissue ischemia are disclosed. The methods can include administering to the subject a pharmaceutical composition comprising inorganic nitrite or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, for a time and in an amount sufficient to result in blood vessel growth in the ischemic tissue. The subject can be diagnosed as having a medical condition that results in persistent or recurring restriction of blood supply to a tissue, for example, peripheral artery disease, diabetes, atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease or defective wound healing. The methods can include the step of identifying a suitable subject. | 12-22-2011 |
| 20100273763 | ORGANOMETALLIC COMPLEXES AS THERAPEUTIC AGENTS - This invention comprises salophene-based metallic complexes. Included are metal-chelating analogues, and method of their preparation and use. These analogues have therapeutic activity including anticancer activity. | 10-28-2010 |
| 20080237995 | Mechanical Seal with Superior Thermal Performance - A stationary mating ring for a mechanical seal is provided, comprising an annular body having a central axis and a sealing face; a first circumferential groove formed into the body behind the sealing face; and a first annular fin extending radially from the central axis. The mating ring further may include a second circumferential groove formed in the body adjacent to the first circumferential groove, wherein the second circumferential groove defines a second annular fin extending radially from the central axis. Optionally, the first or second annular fins each include a plurality of subdivided fins extending radially from the central axis, and such fins are symmetrically spaced around the central axis. Also provided is a complete mechanical seal, comprising a rotating ring having a sliding interface against a mating ring constructed in accordance with the aforementioned features. | 10-02-2008 |