Patents by Inventor Ashley Behrens

Ashley Behrens 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).

  • Publication number: 20220142924
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for treating eye disorders by administering a drug delivery system into an eye compartment of the patient, wherein the drug delivery system contains a particle containing a core; a coating associated with the particle, wherein the coating is covalently or non-covalently associated with the particle and presents a hydrophilic region to the environment around the particle; and a therapeutic agent are disclosed. The eye compartment can exhibit reduced inflammation or TOP after administration of the drug delivery systems to a patient than if a drug delivery system including an uncoated particle were administered to the patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2021
    Publication date: May 12, 2022
    Inventors: Peter J. McDonnell, Yasin A. Khan, Samuel K. Lai, Renata T. Kashiwabuchi, Ashley Behrens, Justin S. Hanes
  • Publication number: 20190321297
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for treating eye disorders by administering a drug delivery system into an eye compartment of the patient, wherein the drug delivery system contains a particle containing a core; a coating associated with the particle, wherein the coating is covalently or non-covalently associated with the particle and presents a hydrophilic region to the environment around the particle; and a therapeutic agent are disclosed. The eye compartment can exhibit reduced inflammation or TOP after administration of the drug delivery systems to a patient than if a drug delivery system including an uncoated particle were administered to the patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2019
    Publication date: October 24, 2019
    Inventors: Peter J. McDonnell, Yasin A. Khan, Samuel K. Lai, Renata T. Kashiwabuchi, Ashley Behrens, Justin S. Hanes
  • Patent number: 10369107
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for treating eye disorders by administering a drug delivery system into an eye compartment of the patient, wherein the drug delivery system contains a particle containing a core; a coating associated with the particle, wherein the coating is covalently or non-covalently associated with the particle and presents a hydrophilic region to the environment around the particle; and a therapeutic agent are disclosed. The eye compartment can exhibit reduced inflammation or IOP after administration of the drug delivery systems to a patient than if a drug delivery system including an uncoated particle were administered to the patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2019
    Assignee: The Johns Hopkins University
    Inventors: Peter J. McDonnell, Yasin A. Khan, Samuel K. Lai, Renata T. Kashiwabuchi, Ashley Behrens, Justin S. Hanes
  • Publication number: 20180161277
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for treating eye disorders by administering a drug delivery system into an eye compartment of the patient, wherein the drug delivery system contains a particle containing a core; a coating associated with the particle, wherein the coating is covalently or non-covalently associated with the particle and presents a hydrophilic region to the environment around the particle; and a therapeutic agent are disclosed. The eye compartment can exhibit reduced inflammation or IOP after administration of the drug delivery systems to a patient than if a drug delivery system including an uncoated particle were administered to the patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2018
    Publication date: June 14, 2018
    Applicant: The Johns Hopkins University
    Inventors: Peter J. McDonnell, Yasin A. Khan, Samuel K. Lai, Renata T. Kashiwabuchi, Ashley Behrens, Justin S. Hanes
  • Patent number: 9937130
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for treating eye disorders by administering a drug delivery system into an eye compartment of the patient, wherein the drug delivery system contains a particle containing a core; a coating associated with the particle, wherein the coating is covalently or non-covalently associated with the particle and presents a hydrophilic region to the environment around the particle; and a therapeutic agent are disclosed. The eye compartment can exhibit reduced inflammation or IOP after administration of the drug delivery systems to a patient than if a drug delivery system including an uncoated particle were administered to the patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2018
    Assignee: The Johns Hopkins University
    Inventors: Peter J. McDonnell, Yasin A. Khan, Samuel K. Lai, Renata T. Kashiwabuchi, Ashley Behrens, Justin S. Hanes
  • Patent number: 9566242
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for treating eye disorders by administering a drug delivery system into an eye compartment of the patient, wherein the drug delivery system contains a particle containing a core; a coating associated with the particle, wherein the coating is covalently or non-covalently associated with the particle and presents a hydrophilic region to the environment around the particle; and a therapeutic agent are disclosed. The eye compartment can exhibit reduced inflammation or IOP after administration of the drug delivery systems to a patient than if a drug delivery system including an uncoated particle were administered to the patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2017
    Assignee: The Johns Hopkins University
    Inventors: Peter J. McDonnell, Yasin A. Khan, Samuel K. Lai, Renata T. Kashiwabuchi, Ashley Behrens, Justin S. Hanes
  • Publication number: 20160235674
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for treating eye disorders by administering a drug delivery system into an eye compartment of the patient, wherein the drug delivery system contains a particle containing a core; a coating associated with the particle, wherein the coating is covalently or non-covalently associated with the particle and presents a hydrophilic region to the environment around the particle; and a therapeutic agent are disclosed. The eye compartment can exhibit reduced inflammation or IOP after administration of the drug delivery systems to a patient than if a drug delivery system including an uncoated particle were administered to the patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2016
    Publication date: August 18, 2016
    Inventors: Peter J. McDonnell, Yasin A. Khan, Samuel K. Lai, Renata T. Kashiwabuchi, Ashley Behrens, Justin S. Hanes
  • Publication number: 20150044270
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for treating eye disorders by administering a drug delivery system into an eye compartment of the patient, wherein the drug delivery system contains a particle containing a core; a coating associated with the particle, wherein the coating is covalently or non-covalently associated with the particle and presents a hydrophilic region to the environment around the particle; and a therapeutic agent are disclosed. The eye compartment can exhibit reduced inflammation or IOP after administration of the drug delivery systems to a patient than if a drug delivery system including an uncoated particle were administered to the patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2014
    Publication date: February 12, 2015
    Inventors: Peter J. McDonnell, Yasin A. Khan, Samuel K. Lai, Renata T. Kashiwabuchi, Ashley Behrens, Justin S. Hanes
  • Patent number: 8889193
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for treating eye disorders by administering a drug delivery system into an eye compartment of the patient, wherein the drug delivery system contains a particle containing a core; a coating associated with the particle, wherein the wherein the coating is covalently or non-covalently associated with the particle and presents a hydrophilic region to the environment around the particle; and a therapeutic agent are disclosed. The eye compartment can exhibit reduced inflammation or IOP after administration of the drug delivery systems to a patient than if a drug delivery system including an uncoated particle were administered to the patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2014
    Assignee: The Johns Hopkins University
    Inventors: Peter J. McDonnell, Yasin A. Khan, Samuel K. Lai, Renata T. Kashiwabuchi, Ashley Behrens, Justin S. Hanes
  • Publication number: 20120321719
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for treating eye disorders by administering a drug delivery system into an eye compartment of the patient, wherein the drug delivery system contains a particle containing a core; a coating associated with the particle, wherein the wherein the coating is covalently or non-covalently associated with the particle and presents a hydrophilic region to the environment around the particle; and a therapeutic agent are disclosed. The eye compartment can exhibit reduced inflammation or IOP after administration of the drug delivery systems to a patient than if a drug delivery system including an uncoated particle were administered to the patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2011
    Publication date: December 20, 2012
    Applicant: THE JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Peter J. McDonnell, Yasin A. Khan, Samuel K. Lai, Renata T. Kashiwabuchi, Ashley Behrens, Justin S. Hanes
  • Publication number: 20090192437
    Abstract: The invention provides a wearable device for delivery of light of a desired wavelength and power to the cornea of a subject. The device includes a frame for attachment of a light source housing which includes a light source and a lens positioned in the housing to allow light to be directed to the eye of the subject, and the light source is operably linked to a power source. The invention provides method for the prevention and treatment of ocular disease including infection, neoplasia, and corneal dystrophies. The device of the invention can be used in conjunction with photoactive therapeutic agents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2008
    Publication date: July 30, 2009
    Applicant: The Johns Hopkins University
    Inventors: Robert Soltz, Barbara Ann Soltz, Ashley Behrens
  • Publication number: 20080286378
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for the treatment of ocular disease and injury are provided. The methods involve the administration of amniotic fluid directly to the eye, for example, as eye drops. The types of diseases and injuries that can be treated in this manner include chemical burns, dry eye and corneal neovascular disorders, corneal opacities (including corneal haze) and inflammatory diseases of the eye.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2006
    Publication date: November 20, 2008
    Inventors: Ashley Behrens, Beatriz Brito