Patents by Inventor David Luzzi

David Luzzi 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).

  • Nanotube elongation
    Publication number: 20070137786
    Abstract: Methods of joining nanotubes by applying sufficient radiation to induce non-deleterious joining of nanotubes. Also disclosed are method of treating nanotube fibers by applying radiation to nanotubes having structural defects and the like sufficient to foster nucleation and growth of a new nanotube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2004
    Publication date: June 21, 2007
    Inventor: David Luzzi
  • Cellular probes
    Publication number: 20070128440
    Abstract: Probing tools compnsing nanotubes partially coated with a biocompatible coating capable of absorbing or imbibing bio-reactive materials. Also within are probing systems comprising nanoprobes and microscopes. Methods are also provided comprising partially coating a nanotube with a biocompatible coating, contacting a membrane with the resulting nanoprobe, and, in some embodiments, expelling a molecule.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2004
    Publication date: June 7, 2007
    Applicant: THE TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
    Inventor: David Luzzi
  • Nanoradiopharmaceuticals and methods of use
    Publication number: 20070031327
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel compositions and the use thereof More particularly, the present invention relates to nanoradiophannaceuticals, radioactive nanoparticles, and methods of using them for a range of applications including diagnostic imaging and the treatment of disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2004
    Publication date: February 8, 2007
    Inventors: David Luzzi, Brian Smith
  • Stealthy nano agents
    Publication number: 20060239907
    Abstract: Stealthy nanoagents are provided comprising inorganic shells containing pluralities of nanoagents. The nanoagents are isolated from the environment of the shells. Thereapeutics, imaging and diagnostic methods are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2004
    Publication date: October 26, 2006
    Applicant: The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania
    Inventors: David Luzzi, Brian Smith
  • Hybrid materials and methods for producing the same
    Publication number: 20050164001
    Abstract: A hybrid material is provided which comprises a first single-walled nanotube having a lumen, and a fill molecule contained within the lumen of the single-walled nanotube. A method for producing the hybrid material is also provided wherein a single-walled nanotube is contacted with a fill molecule to cause the fill molecule to enter the lumen of the single-walled nanotube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2005
    Publication date: July 28, 2005
    Applicant: Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania
    Inventors: David Luzzi, Brian Smith