Patents by Inventor Nathan Stasko

Nathan Stasko 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: 20240091552
    Abstract: Systems and methods for phototherapeutic modulation of nitric oxide in mammalian tissue include use of a first wavelength and first radiant flux of light to stimulate enzymatic generation of nitric oxide, and use of a second wavelength and second radiant flux of light to stimulate release of nitric oxide from endogenous stores of nitric oxide. Pulsed light and/or partially non-overlapping light impingement windows may be used. Non-coherent light impinged on tissue may include a peak wavelength in a range of from 410 nm to 440 nm in the absence of light emissions having a peak wavelength of from 600 nm to 900 nm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2023
    Publication date: March 21, 2024
    Inventors: Nathan Stasko, Nicholas William Medendorp, JR., Gerald H. Negley, Katelyn P. Reighard
  • Publication number: 20240075312
    Abstract: Illumination devices for impinging light on tissue, for example within a body cavity of a patient, to induce various biological effects are disclosed. Biological effects may include at least one of inactivating and/or inhibiting growth of one or more pathogens, upregulating a local immune response, increasing endogenous stores of nitric oxide, releasing nitric oxide from endogenous stores, and inducing an anti-inflammatory effect. Biological effects may include upregulating and downregulating inflammatory immune response molecules within a target tissue. Wavelengths of light are selected based on intended biological effects for one or more of targeted tissue types and targeted pathogens. Light treatments may provide multiple pathogenic biological effects, either with light of a single wavelength or with light having multiple wavelengths.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2023
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Inventors: Adam Cockrell, Jacob Kocher, David T. Emerson, Michael John Bergmann, Thomas Matthew Womble, Antony Paul van de Ven, Nathan Stasko, F. Neal Hunter, Rebecca McDonald
  • Publication number: 20240024699
    Abstract: Illumination devices for impinging light on tissue, for example within a body cavity of a patient, to induce various biological effects are disclosed. Biological effects may include at least one of inactivating and/or inhibiting growth of one or more pathogens, upregulating a local immune response, increasing endogenous stores of nitric oxide, releasing nitric oxide from endogenous stores, and inducing an anti-inflammatory effect. Wavelengths of light are selected based on intended biological effects for one or more of targeted tissue types and targeted pathogens. Light treatments may provide multiple pathogenic biological effects, either with light of a single wavelength or with light having multiple wavelengths. Devices for light treatments are disclosed that provide light doses for inducing biological effects on various targeted pathogens and tissues with increased efficacy and reduced cytotoxicity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2023
    Publication date: January 25, 2024
    Inventors: David T. Emerson, Michael John Bergmann, Thomas Matthew Womble, Antony Paul van de Ven, Nathan Stasko, F. Neal Hunter, Adam Cockrell, Rebecca McDonald, James Michael Lay
  • Publication number: 20230398372
    Abstract: Modulated light therapy devices for treatment of dermatological disorders of the scalp are provided. An exemplary device includes a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB) supporting at least one light emitting device having an emitter height. The FPCB includes multiple interconnected panels and bending regions defined in and between at least some of the interconnected panels as to allow the FPCB to be configured in a concave shape to cover at least a portion of a cranial vertex of the patient. At least one light-transmissive layer proximate to the FPCB is configured to transmit (e.g., incoherent) light emissions generated by at least one light emitting device. At least one standoff is configured to be arranged between the FPCB and the scalp of the patient, wherein the at least one standoff includes a standoff height that exceeds the emitter height.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2023
    Publication date: December 14, 2023
    Inventors: F. Neal Hunter, Nathan Stasko, James Michael Lay
  • Publication number: 20230330008
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to topical antiviral compositions, delivery systems, and methods of using the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2023
    Publication date: October 19, 2023
    Inventors: Kimberly McHale, Ryan Doxey, Nathan Stasko
  • Publication number: 20230302293
    Abstract: Illumination devices for impinging light on tissue, for example within a body cavity of a patient, to induce various biological effects are disclosed. Biological effects may include at least one of inactivating and/or inhibiting growth of one or more pathogens, upregulating a local immune response, increasing endogenous stores of nitric oxide, releasing nitric oxide from endogenous stores, and inducing an antiinflammatory effect. Wavelengths of light are selected based on intended biological effects for one or more of targeted tissue types and targeted pathogens. Light treatments may provide multiple pathogenic biological effects, either with light of a single wavelength or with light having multiple wavelengths. Devices for light treatments are disclosed that provide light doses for inducing biological effects on various targeted pathogens and tissues with increased efficacy and reduced cytotoxicity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2023
    Publication date: September 28, 2023
    Inventors: David T. Emerson, Michael John Bergmann, Thomas Matthew Womble, Antony Paul van de Ven, Nathan Stasko, F. Neal Hunter, Adam Cockrell, Rebecca McDonald, James Michael Lay
  • Patent number: 11752359
    Abstract: Illumination devices for impinging light on tissue, for example within a body cavity of a patient, to induce various biological effects are disclosed. Biological effects may include at least one of inactivating and/or inhibiting growth of one or more pathogens, upregulating a local immune response, increasing endogenous stores of nitric oxide, releasing nitric oxide from endogenous stores, and inducing an anti-inflammatory effect. Wavelengths of light are selected based on intended biological effects for one or more of targeted tissue types and targeted pathogens. Light treatments may provide multiple pathogenic biological effects, either with light of a single wavelength or with light having multiple wavelengths. Devices for light treatments are disclosed that provide light doses for inducing biological effects on various targeted pathogens and tissues with increased efficacy and reduced cytotoxicity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Assignee: KNOW Bio, LLC
    Inventors: David T. Emerson, Michael John Bergmann, Thomas Matthew Womble, Antony Paul van de Ven, Nathan Stasko, F. Neal Hunter, Adam Cockrell, Rebecca McDonald, James Michael Lay
  • Patent number: 11723858
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to topical antiviral compositions, delivery systems, and methods of using the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignee: Novan, Inc.
    Inventors: Kimberly McHale, Ryan Doxey, Nathan Stasko
  • Patent number: 11712578
    Abstract: Illumination devices for impinging light on tissue, for example within a body cavity of a patient, to induce various biological effects are disclosed. Biological effects may include at least one of inactivating and/or inhibiting growth of one or more pathogens, upregulating a local immune response, increasing endogenous stores of nitric oxide, releasing nitric oxide from endogenous stores, and inducing an anti-inflammatory effect. Wavelengths of light are selected based on intended biological effects for one or more of targeted tissue types and targeted pathogens. Light treatments may provide multiple pathogenic biological effects, either with light of a single wavelength or with light having multiple wavelengths. Devices for light treatments are disclosed that provide light doses for inducing biological effects on various targeted pathogens and tissues with increased efficacy and reduced cytotoxicity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2023
    Assignee: KNOW Bio, LLC
    Inventors: David T. Emerson, Michael John Bergmann, Thomas Matthew Womble, Antony Paul van de Ven, Nathan Stasko, F. Neal Hunter, Adam Cockrell, Rebecca McDonald, James Michael Lay
  • Publication number: 20230211174
    Abstract: Systems and methods for phototherapeutic modulation of nitric oxide in mammalian tissue include use of a first wavelength and first radiant flux of light to stimulate enzymatic generation of nitric oxide, and use of a second wavelength and second radiant flux of light to stimulate release of nitric oxide from endogenous stores of nitric oxide. Pulsed light and/or partially non-overlapping light impingement windows may be used. Non-coherent light impinged on tissue may include a peak wavelength in a range of from 410 nm to 440 nm in the absence of light emissions having a peak wavelength of from 600 nm to 900 nm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2023
    Publication date: July 6, 2023
    Inventors: Nathan Stasko, Nicholas William Medendorp, JR., Gerald H. Negley, Katelyn P. Reighard
  • Patent number: 11691995
    Abstract: The presently disclosed subject matter relates to nitric oxide-releasing particles for delivering nitric oxide, and their use in biomedical and pharmaceutical applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Assignee: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
    Inventors: Mark H. Schoenfisch, Jae Ho Shin, Nathan Stasko
  • Patent number: 11684798
    Abstract: Illumination devices for impinging light on tissue, for example within a body cavity of a patient, to induce various biological effects are disclosed. Biological effects may include at least one of inactivating and/or inhibiting growth of one or more pathogens, upregulating a local immune response, increasing endogenous stores of nitric oxide, releasing nitric oxide from endogenous stores, and inducing an anti-inflammatory effect. Wavelengths of light are selected based on intended biological effects for one or more of targeted tissue types and targeted pathogens. Light treatments may provide multiple pathogenic biological effects, either with light of a single wavelength or with light having multiple wavelengths. Devices for light treatments are disclosed that provide light doses for inducing biological effects on various targeted pathogens and tissues with increased efficacy and reduced cytotoxicity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2023
    Assignee: KNOW Bio, LLC
    Inventors: David T. Emerson, Michael John Bergmann, Thomas Matthew Womble, Antony Paul van de Ven, Nathan Stasko, F. Neal Hunter, Adam Cockrell, Rebecca McDonald, James Michael Lay
  • Publication number: 20230144853
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to compositions and methods of using the same such as, for example, methods of treating the skin of a subject using a composition as described herein. The composition may comprise a diluent, a solvent, a penetration enhancing agent, a skin brightening agent, a skin renewing agent, a thickening agent, an anti-irritant, a chelating agent, an active pharmaceutical ingredient (API), optionally a pH adjustment agent, and optionally a preservative. The composition may further comprise L-arginine and/or L-citrulline and/or esters and/or derivatives thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2022
    Publication date: May 11, 2023
    Inventors: Nathan Stasko, Ryan Doxey
  • Patent number: 11617895
    Abstract: Systems and methods for phototherapeutic modulation of nitric oxide in mammalian tissue include use of a first wavelength and first radiant flux of light to stimulate enzymatic generation of nitric oxide, and use of a second wavelength and second radiant flux of light to stimulate release of nitric oxide from endogenous stores of nitric oxide. Pulsed light and/or partially non-overlapping light impingement windows may be used. Non-coherent light impinged on tissue may include a peak wavelength in a range of from 410 nm to 440 nm in the absence of light emissions having a peak wavelength of from 600 nm to 900 nm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2023
    Assignee: KNOW Bio, LLC
    Inventors: Nathan Stasko, Nicholas William Medendorp, Jr., Gerald H. Negley, Katelyn P. Reighard
  • Publication number: 20230059845
    Abstract: Methods of treating skin disorders are disclosed. The methods involve impinging light having a first peak wavelength on the tissue at a first radiant flux, wherein the first peak wavelength and the first radiant flux is selected to provide an anti-inflammatory effect, and impinging light having a second peak wavelength on the tissue at a second radiant flux, wherein the second peak wavelength and the second radiant flux are selected to either stimulate enzymatic generation of nitric oxide to increase endogenous stores of nitric oxide or release nitric oxide from the endogenous stores are disclosed. Representative skin disorders include pruritus, psoriasis, acne, rosacea, and eczema, and the skin can include the scalp. The methods can reduce stinging and/or itching associated with the skin disorder. The anti-inflammatory wavelengths can be in the range of between about 650 and about 680 nm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2021
    Publication date: February 23, 2023
    Inventors: Nathan Stasko, Nicholas William Medendorp, Jr., Thomas Matthew Womble
  • Patent number: 11583608
    Abstract: Provided according to some embodiments of the invention are wound dressings that include a polymer matrix and nitric oxide-releasing polysiloxane macromolecules within and/or on the polymer matrix. Also provided are wound dressing kits and methods of using and forming such wound dressings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2023
    Assignee: Novan, Inc.
    Inventors: Nathan Stasko, Susanne Bauman, Pranav R. Joshi
  • Publication number: 20230043538
    Abstract: Devices and related methods for impinging light on tissue to induce one or more biological effects, and more particularly illumination devices and related methods for phototherapeutic light treatments in the presence of vitamins are disclosed. Biological effects may include at least one of inactivating and inhibiting growth of one or more combinations of microorganisms and pathogens, including but not limited to viruses. Phototherapeutic light treatments in the presence of vitamins may involve providing one or more vitamins in the form of a coating or film on a surface of a target tissue and irradiating the target tissue with light. By performing the phototherapeutic light treatment in the presence of vitamins, efficacy of the light treatment may be improved, thereby reducing viral loads and/or reducing doses of light received by the target tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2021
    Publication date: February 9, 2023
    Inventors: Adam Cockrell, Nathan Stasko, Jacob Kocher
  • Publication number: 20230000903
    Abstract: Methods for the treatment of a respiratory infection, for the prevention of worsening of symptoms associated with the infection, and for reducing the lethality of the infection such as but not limited to respiratory infections caused by a coronavirus. The present disclosure provides specific gaseous nitric oxide (NO) dosing regimens optionally paired with the monitoring of toxicology outcomes so as to enable the use of effective NO doses for treatment purposes. The present invention also discloses air circulation systems featuring NO for helping to prevent respiratory infections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2022
    Publication date: January 5, 2023
    Inventors: Nathan Stasko, Kyle Kimble
  • Patent number: 11534382
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to compositions and methods of using the same such as, for example, methods of treating the skin of a subject using a composition as described herein. The composition may comprise a diluent, a solvent, a penetration enhancing agent, a skin brightening agent, a skin renewing agent, a thickening agent, an anti-irritant, a chelating agent, an active pharmaceutical ingredient (API), optionally a pH adjustment agent, and optionally a preservative. The composition may further comprise L-arginine and/or L-citrulline and/or esters and/or derivatives thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2022
    Assignee: Novan, Inc.
    Inventors: Nathan Stasko, Ryan Doxey
  • Patent number: 11524173
    Abstract: Systems and methods for phototherapeutic modulation of nitric oxide in mammalian tissue include use of a first wavelength and first radiant flux of light to stimulate enzymatic generation of nitric oxide, and use of a second wavelength and second radiant flux of light to stimulate release of nitric oxide from endogenous stores of nitric oxide. Pulsed light and/or partially non-overlapping light impingement windows may be used. Non-coherent light impinged on tissue may include a peak wavelength in a range of from 410 nm to 440 nm in the absence of light emissions having a peak wavelength of from 600 nm to 900 nm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2022
    Assignee: KNOW Bio, LLC
    Inventors: Nathan Stasko, Nicholas William Medendorp, Jr., Gerald H. Negley, Katelyn P. Reighard