Patents by Inventor Allison June Cowin

Allison June Cowin 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: 20220062493
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods and products for delivering cells to a biological site. Certain embodiments of the present disclosure provide a method of delivering cells to a biological site. The method comprises providing a product comprising an alkylamine functionalised substrate and cells for delivery to the biological site attached to the functionalised substrate, wherein the alkylamine functionalised substrate comprises a surface density with an atomic ratio of primary amine to carbon of greater than 0.005, and applying the product to the biological site to allow transfer of the cells from the product to the biological site, thereby delivering cells to the site.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2021
    Publication date: March 3, 2022
    Inventors: Louise Elizabeth SMITH, Andrew Percival MICHELMORE, Giles Thomas Sipho KIRBY, Allison June COWIN, Stuart James MILLS, Robert David SHORT
  • Patent number: 10814012
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a drug delivery system and uses thereof. Specifically, a system that can be used to deliver therapeutic proteins, including antibodies, to proteolytic environments is disclosed. In one form of the invention the drug delivery system is a composition which comprises a porous substrate and an antibody bound to the substrate. In one embodiment, the composition comprises nanoporous silicon and can be used to deliver antibodies for the treatment, or for improving the repair, of a wound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2020
    Inventors: Nicolas Hans Voelcker, Steven James Peter McInnes, Christopher Travis Turner, Allison June Cowin
  • Publication number: 20180207234
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for treating or preventing cancer and metastasis. More particularly, the present invention relates to methods for treating or preventing cancer by decreasing the expression and/or activity of Flightless I. Also provided are methods for inhibiting the growth of a cancerous cell and methods for inhibiting formation and/or growth of a tumour which also rely on decreasing the expression and/or activity of Flightless I. The present invention also extends to methods for diagnosing cancer, methods for determining if a subject is susceptible to developing cancer, and methods for assessing progression of cancer based on the finding that increased expression and/or activity of Flightless I is associated with cancer development, growth and metastasis. The present invention also provides methods for screening for a candidate therapeutic agent useful for treating or preventing cancer, and related pharmaceutical compositions and kits.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2018
    Publication date: July 26, 2018
    Inventors: Allison June Cowin, Zlatko Kopecki, Ian Andrew Darby, Dodie Stephanie Pouniotis
  • Publication number: 20180154019
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a drug delivery system and uses thereof. Specifically, a system that can be used to deliver therapeutic proteins, including antibodies, to proteolytic environments is disclosed. In one form of the invention the drug delivery system is a composition which comprises a porous substrate and an antibody bound to the substrate. In one embodiment, the composition comprises nanoporous silicon and can be used to deliver antibodies for the treatment, or for improving the repair, of a wound.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2016
    Publication date: June 7, 2018
    Inventors: Nicolas Hans Voelcker, Steven James Peter McInnes, Christopher Travis Turner, Allison June Cowin
  • Patent number: 9895414
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for treating or preventing cancer and metastasis. More particularly, the present invention relates to methods for treating or preventing cancer by decreasing the expression and/or activity of Flightless I. Also provided are methods for inhibiting the growth of a cancerous cell and methods for inhibiting formation and/or growth of a tumor which also rely on decreasing the expression and/or activity of Flightless I. The present invention also extends to methods for diagnosing cancer, methods for determining if a subject is susceptible to developing cancer, and methods for assessing progression of cancer based on the finding that increased expression and/or activity of Flightless I is associated with cancer development, growth and metastasis. The present invention also provides methods for screening for a candidate therapeutic agent useful for treating or preventing cancer, and related pharmaceutical compositions and kits.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2018
    Assignees: ROYAL MELBOURNE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, ABREGEN PTY LTD
    Inventors: Allison June Cowin, Zlatko Kopecki, Ian Andrew Darby, Dodie Stephanie Pouniotis
  • Publication number: 20180036450
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods and products for delivering cells to a biological site. Certain embodiments of the present disclosure provide a method of delivering cells to a biological site. The method comprises providing a product comprising an alkylamine functionalised substrate and cells for delivery to the biological site attached to the functionalised substrate, wherein the alkylamine functionalised substrate comprises a surface density with an atomic ratio of primary amine to carbon of greater than 0.005, and applying the product to the biological site to allow transfer of the cells from the product to the biological site, thereby delivering cells to the site.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2016
    Publication date: February 8, 2018
    Inventors: Louise Elizabeth SMITH, Andrew Percival MICHELMORE, Giles Thomas Sipho KIRBY, Allison June COWIN, Stuart James MILLS, Robert David SHORT
  • Publication number: 20150320832
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for treating or preventing cancer and metastasis. More particularly, the present invention relates to methods for treating or preventing cancer by decreasing the expression and/or activity of Flightless I. Also provided are methods for inhibiting the growth of a cancerous cell and methods for inhibiting formation and/or growth of a tumour which also rely on decreasing the expression and/or activity of Flightless I. The present invention also extends to methods for diagnosing cancer, methods for determining if a subject is susceptible to developing cancer, and methods for assessing progression of cancer based on the finding that increased expression and/or activity of Flightless I is associated with cancer development, growth and metastasis. The present invention also provides methods for screening for a candidate therapeutic agent useful for treating or preventing cancer, and related pharmaceutical compositions and kits.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2013
    Publication date: November 12, 2015
    Inventors: Allison June Cowin, Zlatko Kopecki, Ian Andrew Darby, Dodie Stephanie Pounitis
  • Patent number: 8574571
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of modulating repair of a wound. The method includes modulating expression and/or activity of Flightless I in cells involved in repair of the wound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2013
    Assignees: Womens & Childrens Health Research Institute, Adelaide Research & Innovation Pty Ltd, The Australian National University
    Inventors: Allison June Cowin, Hugh Douglas Campbell, Barry Powell
  • Publication number: 20100203064
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of modulating repair of a wound. The method includes modulating expression and/or activity of Flightless I in cells involved in repair of the wound.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2006
    Publication date: August 12, 2010
    Applicants: WOMENS & CHILDRENS HEALTH RESEARCH INSTITUTE, ADELAIDE RESEARCH & INNOVATION PTY LTD, THE AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Allison June Cowin, Hugh Douglas Campbell, Barry Powell
  • Patent number: 7410946
    Abstract: This invention relates to a method for treating skin damage, comprising the step of administration of a pharmaceutical or dermatological composition of basic milk factors to the area of the skin of a subject in need of such treatment. The invention further relates to a method for cosmetically treating the aged appearance of skin. The skin damage may be the result of normal biological ageing, environmental factors, dermatological disorders, medical treatments, surgical treatments and/or medical conditions. The aged appearance of skin may be attributed to wrinkles, blemishes, sagging, hyperpigmentation, changes to skin thickness and/or a rough appearance. In a preferred embodiment, the subject in need of such treatment requires the enhancement of the youthful appearance of their skin. The invention further relates to compositions for the treated of these conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2008
    Assignee: Novozymes Biopharma Au Limited
    Inventors: Timothy Edward Rayner, Allison June Cowin, David Andrew Belford
  • Publication number: 20040081673
    Abstract: This invention relates to a method for treating skin damage, comprising the step of administration of a pharmaceutical or dermatological composition of basic milk factors to the area of the skin of a subject in need of such treatment. The invention further relates to a method for cosmetically treating the aged appearance of skin. The skin damage may be the result of normal biological ageing, environmental factors, dermatological disorders, medical treatments, surgical treatments and/or medical conditions. The aged appearance of skin may be attributed to wrinkles, blemishes, sagging, hyperpigmentation, changes to skin thickness and/or a rough appearance. In a preferred embodiment, the subject in need of such treatment requires the enhancement of the youthful appearance of their skin. The invention further relates to compositions for the treated of these conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2003
    Publication date: April 29, 2004
    Inventors: Timothy Edward Rayner, Allison June Cowin, David Andrew Belford