Patents by Inventor Jonathan Pokorski

Jonathan Pokorski 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: 11946075
    Abstract: A method of producing plant virus-like particles includes freeze drying an aqueous solution of plant virus particles to produce a substantially RNA-free plant virus-like particles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Jonathan Pokorski, Nicole Steinmetz, Parker Lee
  • Publication number: 20240091165
    Abstract: A melt processed viral nanoparticle construct for delivery of virus or virus-like particles to a site of interest includes a degradable polymer matrix and a plurality of virus or virus-like particles encapsulated within the degradable polymer matrix. The nanoparticle construct upon administration to the site of interest providing a sustained release of the virus or virus-like particles and/or nanoparticles upon degradation of the polymer matrix.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2023
    Publication date: March 21, 2024
    Inventors: Nicole F. Steinmetz, Jonathan Pokorski
  • Publication number: 20230174952
    Abstract: A method of producing plant virus-like particles includes freeze drying an aqueous solution of plant virus particles to produce a substantially RNA-free plant virus-like particles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2022
    Publication date: June 8, 2023
    Inventors: Jonathan Pokorski, Nicole Steinmetz, Parker Lee
  • Patent number: 11654117
    Abstract: A melt processed viral nanoparticle construct for delivery of virus or virus-like particles to a site of interest includes a degradable polymer matrix and a plurality of virus or virus-like particles encapsulated within the degradable polymer matrix. The nanoparticle construct upon administration to the site of interest providing a sustained release of the virus or virus-like particles and/or nanoparticles upon degradation of the polymer matrix.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2023
    Assignee: CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Nicole F. Steinmetz, Jonathan Pokorski
  • Patent number: 11583572
    Abstract: An insulin composition comprises an insulin analogue and polymer blend. The insulin analogue contains cysteine substitutions at positions B4 and A10 (to form cystine B4-A10), and one or more additional substitutions selected from the group consisting of: a connecting domain of 5-11 amino acids between insulin A- and B domains; a non-beta-branched amino-acid substitution at position A8; a non-beta-branched acidic or polar side chain at position A14; a halogenic modification of PheB24 at the ortho position; and substitution of lysine at position B29 by Glu, Ala, Val, Ile, Leu, amino-propionic acid, amino-butryic acid, or Norleucine. The insulin analogue is compatible with a process of manufacture that includes one or more steps within the temperature range 90-120° C. The encapsulated insulin analogue may optionally contain free PEG or be PEGylated. The insulin analogue-encapsulated polymer blend may be cast as a microneedle patch for topical administration or as micropellets for subcutaneous injection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2023
    Assignee: Case Western Reserve University
    Inventors: Michael Weiss, Jonathan Pokorski
  • Patent number: 11390853
    Abstract: A method of producing plant virus-like particles includes freeze drying an aqueous solution of plant virus particles to produce a substantially RNA-free plant virus-like particles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2022
    Assignee: CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Jonathan Pokorski, Nicole Steinmetz, Parker Lee
  • Publication number: 20220211628
    Abstract: A construct includes a melt processed blend of a biodegradable polymer and viral nanoparticles. The viral nanoparticles are encapsulated within a biodegradable polymer matrix of the biodegradable polymer. The viral nanoparticles include a plurality of immunogenic peptides conjugated to the viral nanoparticles. The construct upon administration to a subject providing sustained release of the viral nanoparticles and conjugated immunogenic peptides from the matrix to the subject. The released viral nanoparticles and conjugated immunogenic peptides eliciting an immunogenic response in the subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2022
    Publication date: July 7, 2022
    Inventors: Nicole F. Steinmetz, Jonathan Pokorski
  • Patent number: 11246956
    Abstract: A polymer nanofiber scaffold includes a plurality of melt extruded nanofibers that are chemically modified to append surface functionality to the nanofibers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2022
    Assignee: CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY
    Inventor: Jonathan Pokorski
  • Publication number: 20210015961
    Abstract: A polymer nanofiber scaffold includes a plurality of melt extruded nanofibers that are chemically modified to append surface functionality to the nanofibers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2020
    Publication date: January 21, 2021
    Inventor: Jonathan Pokorski
  • Publication number: 20200339961
    Abstract: A method of producing plant virus-like particles includes freeze drying an aqueous solution of plant virus particles to produce a substantially RNA-free plant virus-like particles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2020
    Publication date: October 29, 2020
    Inventors: Jonathan Pokorski, Nicole Steinmetz, Parker Lee
  • Patent number: 10588997
    Abstract: A polymer nanofiber scaffold includes a plurality of melt extruded nanofibers that are chemically modified to append surface functionality to the nanofibers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Assignee: CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY
    Inventor: Jonathan Pokorski
  • Publication number: 20190350871
    Abstract: A melt processed viral nanoparticle construct for delivery of virus or virus-like particles to a site of interest includes a degradable polymer matrix and a plurality of virus or virus-like particles encapsulated within the degradable polymer matrix. The nanoparticle construct upon administration to the site of interest providing a sustained release of the virus or virus-like particles and/or nanoparticles upon degradation of the polymer matrix.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2017
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Inventors: Nicole F. Steinmetz, Jonathan Pokorski
  • Publication number: 20190038796
    Abstract: A polymer nanofiber scaffold includes a plurality of melt extruded nanofibers that are chemically modified to append surface functionality to the nanofibers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2018
    Publication date: February 7, 2019
    Inventor: Jonathan Pokorski