Patents by Inventor J. William Langston

J. William Langston 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).

  • Patent number: 10631772
    Abstract: Methods are provided for non-invasive early screening of a subject for a neurodegenerative disorder, by analyzing one or more parameters associated with the neurodegenerative disorder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2020
    Assignee: PARKINSON'S INSTITUTE
    Inventors: J. William Langston, Ruksana Azhu Valappil
  • Publication number: 20190085394
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods for defining a disease or condition with a wide range of etiologies based on clustering of genes belong to the same biological pathway and observed frequencies or prevalence of various patient factors assessed in a given patient population, including motor and non-motor symptoms, neuropathology, age of onset, genetics, and involvement of peripheral autonomic system, including the enteric nervous system of the gastrointestinal (GI) system. Also disclosed herein are methods and kits for early diagnosis and treatment of subjects for multisystem Lewy body disease (MLBD), including Parkinson's disease, and/or one or more GI conditions that indicate a propensity for MLBD.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2016
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Inventors: J. William Langston, Birgitt SCHÜLE, Linda REES, R. Jeremy NICHOLS, Carrolee BARLOW
  • Patent number: 10233422
    Abstract: Methods of generating cell lines with a sequence variation or copy number variation of a gene of interest, methods of use thereof, and cell lines with a sequence variation or copy number variation of a gene of interest are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2019
    Assignees: PARKINSON'S INSTITUTE, THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE LELAND STANFORD JUNIOR UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Renee Ann Reijo Pera, J. William Langston, Birgitt Schule, Theodore D. Palmer, Blake Byers, Ha Nam Nguyen, James Anthony Byrne, Branden John Cord
  • Publication number: 20180110768
    Abstract: The invention provides compositions and methods utilizing a nicotinic receptor modulator, e.g., to reduce or eliminate a side effect associated with dopaminergic agent treatment. In some embodiments, the invention provides compositions and methods utilizing a combination of a dopaminergic agent and a nicotinic receptor modulator that reduces or eliminates a side effect associated with dopaminergic agent treatment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2017
    Publication date: April 26, 2018
    Inventors: Maryka QUIK, Donato DI MONTE, J. William LANGSTON
  • Publication number: 20170238861
    Abstract: Methods are provided for non-invasive early screening of a subject for a neurodegenerative disorder, by analyzing one or more parameters associated with the neurodegenerative disorder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2017
    Publication date: August 24, 2017
    Inventors: J. William LANGSTON, Ruksana AZHU VALAPPIL
  • Publication number: 20170114324
    Abstract: Methods of generating cell lines with a sequence variation or copy number variation of a gene of interest, methods of use thereof, and cell lines with a sequence variation or copy number variation of a gene of interest are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2016
    Publication date: April 27, 2017
    Inventors: Renee Ann REIJO PERA, J. William LANGSTON, Birgitt SCHULE, Theodore D. PALMER, Blake BYERS, Ha Nam NGUYEN, James Anthony BYRNE, Branden John CORD
  • Patent number: 9622669
    Abstract: Methods are provided for non-invasive early screening of a subject for a neurodegenerative disorder, by analyzing one or more parameters associated with the neurodegenerative disorder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Assignee: PARKINSON'S INSTITUTE
    Inventors: J. William Langston, Ruksana Azhu Valappil
  • Patent number: 9464273
    Abstract: Methods of generating cell lines with a sequence variation or copy number variation of a gene of interest, methods of use thereof, and cell lines with a sequence variation or copy number variation of a gene of interest are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2016
    Assignees: PARKINSON'S INSTITUTE, THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE LELAND STANFORD JUNIOR UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Renee Ann Reijo Pera, J. William Langston, Birgitt Schule, Theodore D. Palmer, Blake Byers, Ha Nam Nguyen, James Anthony Byrne, Branden John Cord
  • Publication number: 20160235732
    Abstract: The invention provides compositions and methods utilizing a nicotinic receptor modulator, e.g., to reduce or eliminate a side effect associated with dopaminergic agent treatment. In some embodiments, the invention provides compositions and methods utilizing a combination of a dopaminergic agent and a nicotinic receptor modulator that reduces or eliminates a side effect associated with dopaminergic agent treatment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2015
    Publication date: August 18, 2016
    Inventors: Maryka QUIK, Donato DI MONTE, J. William LANGSTON
  • Publication number: 20150044193
    Abstract: Compositions and methods are provided for treating a disorder characterized by ?-synuclein dysfunction and/or altered lipid metabolism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2014
    Publication date: February 12, 2015
    Inventors: Amy B. Manning-Bog, Birgitt Schüle, J. William Langston, Clifford A. Lingwood, Michael S. McGrath, Arasteh Ari Azhir
  • Publication number: 20150037257
    Abstract: Human-derived fibroblast cells with copy number variation for alpha-synuclein, and methods of use thereof, are provided. For example, compositions and methods for high through-put screening of potential therapies for neurodegenerative disease such as Parkinson's disease are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2012
    Publication date: February 5, 2015
    Inventors: Sally Mak, Birgitt Schüle, J. William Langston
  • Publication number: 20140356455
    Abstract: Methods of generating cell lines with a sequence variation or copy number variation of a gene of interest, methods of use thereof, and cell lines with a sequence variation or copy number variation of a gene of interest are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2013
    Publication date: December 4, 2014
    Applicants: The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University, Parkinson's Institute
    Inventors: Renee Ann Reijo Pera, J. William Langston, Birgitt Schule, Theodore D. Palmer, Blake Byers, Ha Nam Nguyen, James Anthony Byrne, Branden John Cord
  • Patent number: 8669048
    Abstract: Methods of generating cell lines with a sequence variation or copy number variation of a gene of interest, methods of use thereof, and cell lines with a sequence variation or copy number variation of a gene of interest are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2014
    Assignee: Parkinson's Institute
    Inventors: Renee Ann Reijo Pera, J. William Langston, Birgitt Schüle, Theodore D. Palmer
  • Publication number: 20120214241
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods and compositions for alteration of an LRRK2 gene in a fibroblast or iPSC.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2011
    Publication date: August 23, 2012
    Inventors: Josee LAGANIERE, J. William Langston, Birgitt Schüle, H. Steve Zhang
  • Publication number: 20120052053
    Abstract: Compositions and methods are provided for treating a disorder characterized by ?-synuclein dysfunction and/or altered lipid metabolism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2009
    Publication date: March 1, 2012
    Inventors: Amy B. Manning-Bog, Birgitt Schüele, J. William Langston, Clifford A. Lingwood, Michael S. McGrath, Arasteh Ari Azhir
  • Publication number: 20110160603
    Abstract: Methods are provided for non-invasive early screening of a subject for a neurodegenerative disorder, by analyzing one or more parameters associated with the neurodegenerative disorder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2009
    Publication date: June 30, 2011
    Inventors: J. William Langston, Ruksana Azhu Valappil
  • Publication number: 20110077276
    Abstract: The invention provides compositions and methods utilizing a nicotinic receptor modulator, e.g., to reduce or eliminate a side effect associated with dopaminergic agent treatment. In some embodiments, the invention provides compositions and methods utilizing a combination of a dopaminergic agent and a nicotinic receptor modulator that reduces or eliminates a side effect associated with dopaminergic agent treatment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2010
    Publication date: March 31, 2011
    Inventors: Maryka QUIK, Donato Di Monte, J. William Langston
  • Publication number: 20100196463
    Abstract: The invention provides compositions and methods utilizing a nicotinic receptor modulator, e.g., to reduce or eliminate a side effect associated with dopaminergic agent treatment. In some embodiments, the invention provides compositions and methods utilizing a combination of a dopaminergic agent and a nicotinic receptor modulator that reduces or eliminates a side effect associated with dopaminergic agent treatment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2009
    Publication date: August 5, 2010
    Inventors: Maryka Quik, Donato Di Monte, J. William Langston
  • Publication number: 20100167286
    Abstract: Methods of generating cell lines with a sequence variation or copy number variation of a gene of interest, methods of use thereof, and cell lines with a sequence variation or copy number variation of a gene of interest are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2009
    Publication date: July 1, 2010
    Applicants: Parkinson's Institute, The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University
    Inventors: Renee Ann Reijo Pera, J. William Langston, Birgitt Schüle, Theodore D. Palmer, Blake Byers, Ha Nam Nguyen, James Anthony Byrne, Brandon John Cord
  • Publication number: 20100166735
    Abstract: The invention provides compositions and methods utilizing a nicotinic receptor modulator, e.g., to reduce or eliminate a side effect associated with dopaminergic agent treatment. In some embodiments, the invention provides compositions and methods utilizing a combination of a dopaminergic agent and a nicotinic receptor modulator that reduces or eliminates a side effect associated with dopaminergic agent treatment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2009
    Publication date: July 1, 2010
    Inventors: Maryka Quik, Donato Di Monte, J. William Langston