Patents by Inventor Adam J. Friedman

Adam J. Friedman 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: 20180256509
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for treating systemic inflammation. In certain embodiments, the method comprises administering a therapeutically effective amount of curcumin-selenium loaded nanoparticles. The curcumin-selenium loaded nanoparticles can comprise a matrix of chitosan, polyethylene glycol and tetramethoxysilane encapsulating curcumin and selenium. In certain embodiments, the method comprises administering a therapeutically effective amount of nitric oxide-releasing nanoparticles. The nitric oxide-releasing nanoparticles can comprise a matrix of chitosan encapsulating nitric oxide. In certain embodiments, the systemic inflammation can be caused by endotoxemia. In certain embodiments, the systemic inflammation can be caused by a Filovirus, including an Ebola virus or a Marburg virus. In certain embodiments, the methods for treating systemic inflammation in a subject result in the reduction of proinflammatory cytokines in a subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2015
    Publication date: September 13, 2018
    Applicants: ALBERT EINSTEIN COLLEGE OF MEDICINE, INC., UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN DIEGO
    Inventors: Joel M. Friedman, Mahantesh Navati, Adam J. Friedman, Pedro Cabrales
  • Patent number: 10028918
    Abstract: Nanoparticles are provided that comprise S-nitrosothiol (SNO) groups covalently bonded to the nanoparticles and/or S-nitrosothiol containing molecules encapsulated within the nanoparticles, as well as methods of making and using the nanoparticles. The invention also provides methods of preparing nanoparticles comprising Snitrosothiol (SNO) groups covalently bonded to the nanoparticles, where the methods comprise a) providing a buffer solution comprising chitosan, polyethylene glycol, nitrite, glucose, and hydrolyzed 3-mercaptopropyltrimethoxysilane (MPTS); b) adding hydrolyzed tetramethoxysilane (TMOS) to the buffer solution to produce a sol-gel; and c) lyophilizing and ball milling the sol-gel to produce nanoparticles of a desired size.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2018
    Assignees: Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Inc., La Jolla Bioengineering Institute
    Inventors: Parimala Nacharaju, Adam J. Friedman, Joel M. Friedman
  • Publication number: 20180055877
    Abstract: Described herein is a method of preparing a hybrid hydrogel paramagnetic nanoparticle. In certain embodiments, the hybrid hydrogel paramagnetic nanoparticle comprises a therapeutic agent. In certain embodiments, the nanoparticle contains alcohol. In certain embodiments, the nanoparticles incorporate fatty acids. Also described herein, is a method of preparing a hybrid hydrogel NO-releasing nanoparticle. In another embodiment, provided herein is a method of preparing a S-nitrosocaptopril hydrogel nano-particle. Also described herein is a method of preparing a curcumin-based hydrogel nanoparticle. Further, described herein is a method for treating a bacterial infection in a burn wound using curcumin-based hydrogel nanoparticles. Also provided herein is a method of treating a fungal infection using photoactivated curcumin-based hydrogel nanoparticles. In certain embodiments, the fungal infection is caused by dermatophytic fungi.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2017
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Applicant: ALBERT EINSTEIN COLLEGE OF MEDICINE, INC.
    Inventors: Joel M. Friedman, Mahantesh S. Navati, Adam J. Friedman, Parimala Nacharaju
  • Publication number: 20170119814
    Abstract: Described herein is a method of preparing a hybrid hydrogel paramagnetic nanoparticle. In certain embodiments, the hybrid hydrogel paramagnetic nanoparticle comprises a therapeutic agent. In certain embodiments, the nanoparticle contains alcohol. In certain embodiments, the nanoparticles incorporate fatty acids. Also described herein, is a method of preparing a hybrid hydrogel NO-releasing nanoparticle. In another embodiment, provided herein is a method of preparing a S-nitrosocaptopril hydrogel nanoparticle. Also described herein is a method of preparing a curcumin-based hydrogel nanoparticle. Further, described herein is a method for treating a bacterial infection in a burn wound using curcumin-based hydrogel nanoparticles. Also provided herein is a method of treating a fungal infection using photoactivated curcumin-based hydrogel nanoparticles. In certain embodiments, the fungal infection is caused by dermatophytic fungi.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2015
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Applicant: Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Inc.
    Inventors: Joel M. FRIEDMAN, Mahantesh S. NAVATI, Adam J. FRIEDMAN, Parimala NACHARAJU, Aimee KRAUSZ
  • Publication number: 20170105407
    Abstract: Described herein are hydrogel-based nanoparticles which release nitric oxide (NO) or other bioactive forms of NO including nitrosothiols, nitrofatty acids and dinitrogen trioxide into stored red blood cells (RBCs). Also provided herein is a method for using hydrogel-based nanoparticles to supplement stored RBCs with NO to enhance red blood cell (RBC) storage time, improve survivability in circulation, minimize toxicity associated with transfusion, and improve transfusion safety by eliminating infective organisms in stored blood.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2015
    Publication date: April 20, 2017
    Inventors: Joel M. FRIEDMAN, Pedro CABRALES, Adam J. FRIEDMAN
  • Publication number: 20150147396
    Abstract: Nanoparticles are provided that comprise S-nitrosothiol (SNO) groups covalently bonded to the nanoparticles and/or S-nitrosothiol containing molecules encapsulated within the nanoparticles, as well as methods of making and using the nanoparticles. The invention also provides methods of preparing nanoparticles comprising Snitrosothiol (SNO) groups covalently bonded to the nanoparticles, where the methods comprise a) providing a buffer solution comprising chitosan, polyethylene glycol, nitrite, glucose, and hydrolyzed 3-mercaptopropyltrimethoxysilane (MPTS); b) adding hydrolyzed tetramethoxysilane (TMOS) to the buffer solution to produce a sol-gel; and c) lyophilizing and ball milling the sol-gel to produce nanoparticles of a desired size.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2013
    Publication date: May 28, 2015
    Inventors: Parimala Nacharaju, Chaim Tuckman-Vernon, Adam J. Friedman, Pedro Cabrales, Joel M. Friedman
  • Publication number: 20120213697
    Abstract: The invention provides compositions for controlled delivery and/or containment of therapeutic and/or diagnostic agents comprising the agent or agents encapsulated by a matrix containing chitosan, polyethylene glycol (PEG) and/or polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), and tetra-methoxy-ortho-silicate (TMOS) or tetra-ethoxy-ortho-silicate (TEOS), as well as methods for preparing the compositions, and uses of the compositions for therapy and imaging.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2010
    Publication date: August 23, 2012
    Applicant: Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University
    Inventors: Joel M. Friedman, Adam J. Friedman, George Han, Mahantesh S. Navati, Kevin P. Davies, Moses Tarndie Tar, Alan A. Alfieri, Arturo Casadevall, Ekaterina Dadachova, Helene C. Eisenman, Jasmin N/A, David Spray