Daniela Brunner

US Patent:

7504395, Mar 17, 2009

Filed:

Jul 19, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/199634

Inventors:

Daniela Brunner - Riverdale NY, US
Daniel W. Goodman - Riverside CT, US

Assignee:

Psychogenics, Inc. - Tarrytown NY

International Classification:

A61K 31/535
A61K 31/497

US Classification:

5142305, 51425305, 51425306, 51425409, 51425411

Abstract:

A method for treating Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in humans and the symptoms associated therewith, inattentiveness, and hyperactivity with impulsivity, using eltoprazine and related compounds is provided.

US Patent:

7557109, Jul 7, 2009

Filed:

Sep 2, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/219416

Inventors:

Daniela Brunner - Riverdale NY, US
Daniel W. Goodman - Riverside CT, US

Assignee:

Psychogenics, Inc. - Tarrytown NY

International Classification:

A61K 31/495
A61K 31/496

US Classification:

51425503, 51425411

Abstract:

A method for treating Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in humans and the symptoms associated therewith, inattentiveness, and hyperactivity with impulsivity, using eltoprazine and related compounds is provided.

US Patent:

7580798, Aug 25, 2009

Filed:

Apr 27, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/741312

Inventors:

Daniela Brunner - Bronx NY, US
Vijay Gondhalekar - New York NY, US
Emer Leahy - Bedford NY, US
David LaRose - Pittsburgh PA, US
William P. Ross - Saranac Lake NY, US

Assignee:

Psychogenics, Inc. - Tarrytown NY
Carnegie Mellon University - Pittsburgh PA

International Classification:

G06F 19/00

US Classification:

702 19, 382110, 382128

Abstract:

A system and method used to assess animal behavior includes a module having sensors that collects a variety of physical and biological data from a test subject. Interpretation of the data is provided to assess the test subjects behavior, neurology, biochemistry and physiology. The module is useful in observing the effects of a drug on the test animal and providing information on the drug's signature. Another advantage is the module's portability that allows it to be used in standard laboratory cages. This portability allows the animal to be tested in its own habitat, that can reduce any erroneous data due to stressing the animal when removed to a test cage. Additionally, the module's design allows for parallel data collection and interpretation from several laboratory animals undergoing different experiments. Multi-dimensional modeling of the test subject based the system's interpretation of the data allows pattern recognition of the drug signature, and predictive drug analysis.

US Patent:

7882135, Feb 1, 2011

Filed:

Jul 31, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/533435

Inventors:

Daniela Brunner - Bronx NY, US
Vijay Gondhalekar - New York NY, US
Emer Leahy - Bedford NY, US
David LaRose - Pittsburgh PA, US
William P. Ross - Saranac Lake NY, US

Assignee:

Psychogenics, Inc. - Tarrytown NY

International Classification:

G06F 17/30

US Classification:

707791, 707802, 382110, 382128

Abstract:

A system and method used to assess animal behavior includes a module having sensors that collects a variety of physical and biological data from a test subject. Interpretation of the data is provided to assess the test subject's behavior, neurology, biochemistry and physiology. The module is useful in observing the effects of a drug on the test animal and providing information on the drug's signature. Another advantage is the module's portability that allows it to be used in standard laboratory cages. This portability allows the animal to be tested in its own habitat, that can reduce any erroneous data due to stressing the animal when removed to a test cage. Additionally, the module's design allows for parallel data collection and interpretation from several laboratory animals undergoing different experiments. Multi-dimensional modeling of the test subject based the system's interpretation of the data allows pattern recognition of the drug signature, and predictive drug analysis.

US Patent:

7269516, Sep 11, 2007

Filed:

May 15, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/147334

Inventors:

Daniela Brunner - Bronx NY, US
Vijay Gondhalekar - New York NY, US
Emer Leahy - Bedford NY, US
David LaRose - Pittsburgh PA, US
William P. Ross - Saranac Lake NY, US

Assignee:

PsychoGenics, Inc. - Tarrytown NY
Carnegie Mellon University - Pittsburg PA

International Classification:

G06F 19/00
G06K 9/00
A61B 5/00

US Classification:

702 19, 382110, 382128, 738654

Abstract:

A system and method used to assess animal behavior includes a module having sensors that collects a variety of physical and biological data from a test subject. Interpretation of the data is provided to assess the test subject's behavior, neurology, biochemistry and physiology. The module is useful in observing the effects of a drug on the test animal and providing information on the drug's signature. Another advantage is the module's portability that allows it to be used in standard laboratory cages. This portability allows the animal to be tested in its own habitat, that can reduce any erroneous data due to stressing the animal when removed to a test cage. Additionally, the module's design allows for parallel data collection and interpretation from several laboratory animals undergoing different experiments. Multi-dimensional modeling of the test subject based the system's interpretation of the data allows pattern recognition of the drug signature, and predictive drug analysis.

US Patent:

20030004652, Jan 2, 2003

Filed:

May 15, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/147336

Inventors:

Daniela Brunner - Bronx NY, US
Vijay Gondhalekar - New York NY, US
Emer Leahy - Bedford NY, US

International Classification:

G06F017/60
G06F019/00
G01N033/48
G01N033/50

US Classification:

702/019000, 705/002000

Abstract:

A system and method used to assess animal behavior includes a module having sensors that collects a variety of physical and biological data from a test subject. Interpretation of the data is provided to assess the test subject's behavior, neurology, biochemistry and physiology. The module is useful in observing the effects of a drug on the test animal and providing information on the drug's signature. Another advantage is module's portability that allows it to be used in standard laboratory cages. (NOT SURE ABOUT THIS PORTABILITY) This portability allows the animal to be tested in its own habitat, that can reduce any erroneous data due to stressing the animal when removed to a test cage. Additionally, the module's design allows for parallel data collection and interpretation from several laboratory animals undergoing different experiments. Multi-dimensional modeling of the test subject based the system's interpretation of the data allows pattern recognition of the drug signature, and predictive drug analysis.

US Patent:

20030024482, Feb 6, 2003

Filed:

Aug 5, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/212834

Inventors:

Vijay Gondhalekar - Hawthorne NY, US
Daniela Brunner - Riverdale NY, US

International Classification:

A01K001/03
A63K001/00

US Classification:

119/417000, 119/422000, 119/472000, 119/473000

Abstract:

A system and method for studying a test subject includes monitoring the test subject as it traverses through a programmable maze. The test subject may be under the influence of experimental drugs or genetic manipulation. The dynamic maze can be changed automatically or manually to test the abilities of the test subject. The dynamic maze comprises of a starting point, an ending point, and an electronically programmable floor capable of constructing various obstacles and passageways. The programmable floor may be programmed by a human user using an interface, or it may be programmed by an automated control system that programs the maze in accordance with the ability of the test subject to traverse the maze. Various devices are incorporated with the use of the maze to monitor the activities and welfare of the test subject.

US Patent:

20050010121, Jan 13, 2005

Filed:

Jul 9, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/616069

Inventors:

William Ross - Saranac Lake NY, US
Daniela Brunner - Riverdale NY, US
David LaRose - Pittsburgh PA, US

International Classification:

A61B005/0402

US Classification:

600509000

Abstract:

Methods and systems for detecting a signal indicative of at least a heart beat, a heart rate, or an ECG waveform of an animal is provided. The systems and methods may include scanning each of a plurality of electrodes for a signal indicative of contact by an animal and selecting a signal from each of at least a pair of electrodes, where each selected electrode includes a signal indicative of contact with the animal. The systems and methods may also include creating a differential signal from the signals of at least a pair of electrodes and determining at least a heart beat, a heart rate, or an ECG waveform from the differential signal.