Patents by Inventor Jill Helms

Jill Helms 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: 11957787
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods, processes, compositions, and kits for generating bone graft materials for use at a site of bone defect that utilizes a composition which contains liposomal Wnt polypeptide, such as liposomal Wnt3a polypeptide, liposomal Wnt5a polypeptide, or liposomal Wnt10b polypeptide. Also disclosed herein are methods, processes, compositions, and kits for enhancing mammalian bone marrow cells that utilizes a composition which contains liposomal Wnt polypeptide, such as liposomal Wnt3a polypeptide, liposomal Wnt5a polypeptide, or liposomal Wnt10b polypeptide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University
    Inventors: Jill Helms, Girija Dhamdhere
  • Patent number: 11771803
    Abstract: The present invention concerns the enhancement of the osteogenic potential of bone graft by ex vivo treatment with a Wnt polypeptide, such as a liposomal Wnt polypeptide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignee: The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University
    Inventors: Jill Helms, Girija Dhamdhere
  • Publication number: 20230050133
    Abstract: Methods and compositions are provided for the therapeutic use of Wnt proteins, for enhancing bone growth and regeneration, including repair following injury, osseointegration of implants, and the like. In some embodiments of the invention, the compositions are administered locally, e.g. by injection at the site of an injury. For certain conditions it is desirable to provide Wnt activity for short periods of time, and an effective dose will be administered over a defined, short period of time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2022
    Publication date: February 16, 2023
    Inventor: Jill Helms
  • Publication number: 20220325238
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods and culture systems for production of a biologically active Wnt polypeptide under a minimal serum condition. Also described herein include methods and culture systems for production of a biologically active Wnt polypeptide in a serum-free condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2022
    Publication date: October 13, 2022
    Inventors: Jill Helms, Girija Dhamdhere, Bo Liu, Andrew A. Smith, Alan W. Gomez
  • Patent number: 11260103
    Abstract: Methods and compositions are provided for enhancing dentin production, and for delivering a lipophilic agent to pulp tissue of a tooth of an individual. In some cases, a subject method includes a step of administering to the pulp of a tooth of an individual, a Wnt stimulating composition that includes a Wnt stimulator agent, at a dose sufficient to enhance the production of dentin by the pulp. In some cases, a subject method includes a step of contacting exposed dentin of a tooth with a composition that includes a lipophilic agent inserted in the non-aqueous phase of a lipid structure (e.g., whereby the lipophilic agent penetrates the dentin to the underlying pulp tissue). Kits are also provided for practicing the methods of the disclosure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2022
    Assignee: The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University
    Inventors: Jill Helms, Daniel L. Hunter
  • Publication number: 20210007987
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods, processes, compositions, and kits for generating bone graft materials for use at a site of bone defect that utilizes a composition which contains liposomal Wnt polypeptide, such as liposomal Wnt3a polypeptide, liposomal Wnt5a polypeptide, or liposomal Wnt10b polypeptide. Also disclosed herein are methods, processes, compositions, and kits for enhancing mammalian bone marrow cells that utilizes a composition which contains liposomal Wnt polypeptide, such as liposomal Wnt3a polypeptide, liposomal Wnt5a polypeptide, or liposomal Wnt10b polypeptide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2020
    Publication date: January 14, 2021
    Inventors: Jill Helms, Girija Dhamdhere
  • Publication number: 20200399588
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods and compositions for producing a Wnt polypeptide under a serum-free condition. Also disclosed herein are methods of purifying the Wnt polypeptide from a serum-free condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2020
    Publication date: December 24, 2020
    Inventors: Ping Yuan, JR., Jill Helms, Ying Zhu, Bo Liu, Stefanie Gaster
  • Patent number: 10813884
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods, processes, compositions, and kits for generating bone graft materials for use at a site of bone defect that utilizes a composition which contains liposomal Wnt polypeptide, such as liposomal Wnt3a polypeptide, liposomal Wnt5a polypeptide, or liposomal Wnt10b polypeptide. Also disclosed herein are methods, processes, compositions, and kits for enhancing mammalian bone marrow cells that utilizes a composition which contains liposomal Wnt polypeptide, such as liposomal Wnt3a polypeptide, liposomal Wnt5a polypeptide, or liposomal Wnt10b polypeptide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2020
    Assignee: The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University
    Inventors: Jill Helms, Girija Dhamdhere
  • Publication number: 20200270570
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods and culture systems for production of a biologically active Wnt polypeptide under a minimal serum condition. Also described herein include methods and culture systems for production of a biologically active Wnt polypeptide in a serum-free condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2017
    Publication date: August 27, 2020
    Inventors: Jill Helms, Girija Dhamdhere, Bo Liu, Andrew A. Smith, Alan W. Gomez
  • Publication number: 20200147267
    Abstract: The present invention concerns the enhancement of the osteogenic potential of bone graft by ex vivo treatment with a Wnt polypeptide, such as a liposomal Wnt polypeptide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2020
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Inventors: Jill Helms, Girija Dhamdhere
  • Patent number: 10568989
    Abstract: The present invention concerns the enhancement of the osteogenic potential of bone graft by ex vivo treatment with a Wnt polypeptide, such as a liposomal Wnt polypeptide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2020
    Assignee: The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University
    Inventors: Jill Helms, Girija Dhamdhere
  • Publication number: 20200046801
    Abstract: Methods and compositions are provided for enhancing dentin production, and for delivering a lipophilic agent to pulp tissue of a tooth of an individual. In some cases, a subject method includes a step of administering to the pulp of a tooth of an individual, a Wnt stimulating composition that includes a Wnt stimulator agent, at a dose sufficient to enhance the production of dentin by the pulp. In some cases, a subject method includes a step of contacting exposed dentin of a tooth with a composition that includes a lipophilic agent inserted in the non-aqueous phase of a lipid structure (e.g., whereby the lipophilic agent penetrates the dentin to the underlying pulp tissue). Kits are also provided for practicing the methods of the disclosure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2019
    Publication date: February 13, 2020
    Inventors: Jill Helms, Daniel L. Hunter
  • Patent number: 10512668
    Abstract: Methods and compositions are provided for enhancing dentin production, and for delivering a lipophilic agent to pulp tissue of a tooth of an individual. In some cases, a subject method includes a step of administering to the pulp of a tooth of an individual, a Wnt stimulating composition that includes a Wnt stimulator agent, at a dose sufficient to enhance the production of dentin by the pulp. In some cases, a subject method includes a step of contacting exposed dentin of a tooth with a composition that includes a lipophilic agent inserted in the non-aqueous phase of a lipid structure (e.g., whereby the lipophilic agent penetrates the dentin to the underlying pulp tissue). Kits are also provided for practicing the methods of the disclosure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2019
    Assignee: The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University
    Inventors: Jill Helms, Daniel J. Hunter
  • Publication number: 20190201486
    Abstract: Methods and compositions are provided for the therapeutic use of Wnt proteins, for enhancing bone growth and regeneration, including repair following injury, osseointegration of implants, and the like. In some embodiments of the invention, the compositions are administered locally, e.g. by injection at the site of an injury. For certain conditions it is desirable to provide Wnt activity for short periods of time, and an effective dose will be administered over a defined, short period of time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2018
    Publication date: July 4, 2019
    Inventor: Jill Helms
  • Patent number: 10183057
    Abstract: Methods and compositions are provided for the therapeutic use of Wnt proteins, for enhancing bone growth and regeneration, including repair following injury, osseointegration of implants, and the like. In some embodiments of the invention, the compositions are administered locally, e.g. by injection at the site of an injury. For certain conditions it is desirable to provide Wnt activity for short periods of time, and an effective dose will be administered over a defined, short period of time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2019
    Assignee: The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University
    Inventor: Jill Helms
  • Publication number: 20180193264
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods, processes, compositions, and kits for generating bone graft materials for use at a site of bone defect that utilizes a composition which contains liposomal Wnt polypeptide, such as liposomal Wnt3a polypeptide, liposomal Wnt5a polypeptide, or liposomal Wnt10b polypeptide. Also disclosed herein are methods, processes, compositions, and kits for enhancing mammalian bone marrow cells that utilizes a composition which contains liposomal Wnt polypeptide, such as liposomal Wnt3a polypeptide, liposomal Wnt5a polypeptide, or liposomal Wnt10b polypeptide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2018
    Publication date: July 12, 2018
    Inventors: Jill Helms, Girija Dhamdhere
  • Publication number: 20180161389
    Abstract: Cosmetic skin and hair care compositions for enhancing the growth and appearance of mammalian hair in an individual are provided, which compositions comprise a dose of an R-spondin agonist effective to promote anagen phase of the hair cycle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2016
    Publication date: June 14, 2018
    Inventors: Jill Helms, Girija Dhamdhere, Andrew A. Smith, Arie Abo, Anthony E. Oro
  • Publication number: 20180140743
    Abstract: The present invention concerns the enhancement of the osteogenic potential of bone graft by ex vivo treatment with a Wnt polypeptide, such as a liposomal Wnt polypeptide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2018
    Publication date: May 24, 2018
    Inventors: Jill Helms, Girija Dhamdhere
  • Patent number: 9937126
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods, processes, compositions, and kits for generating bone graft materials for use at a site of bone defect that utilizes a composition which contains liposomal Wnt polypeptide, such as liposomal Wnt3a polypeptide, liposomal Wnt5a polypeptide, or liposomal Wnt10b polypeptide. Also disclosed herein are methods, processes, compositions, and kits for enhancing mammalian bone marrow cells that utilizes a composition which contains liposomal Wnt polypeptide, such as liposomal Wnt3a polypeptide, liposomal Wnt5a polypeptide, or liposomal Wnt10b polypeptide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2018
    Assignee: The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University
    Inventors: Jill Helms, Girija Dhamdhere
  • Patent number: 9925304
    Abstract: The present invention concerns the enhancement of the osteogenic potential of bone graft by ex vivo treatment with a Wnt polypeptide, such as a liposomal Wnt polypeptide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2018
    Assignee: The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior Univesity
    Inventors: Jill Helms, Girija Dhamdhere