Patents by Inventor Craig A. Dunbar

Craig A. Dunbar 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: 11458206
    Abstract: Nanoparticles and microparticles, and pharmaceutical formulations thereof, containing conjugates of an active agent such as a therapeutic, prophylactic, or diagnostic agent attached to a targeting moiety, such as a somatostatin receptor binding moiety, via a linker have been designed. Such nanoparticles and microparticles can provide improved temporospatial delivery of the active agent and/or improved biodistribution. Methods of making the conjugates, the particles, and the formulations thereof are provided. Methods of administering the formulations to a subject in need thereof are provided, for example, to treat or prevent cancer or infectious diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2022
    Assignee: TVA (ABC), LLC
    Inventors: Rossitza G. Alargova, Mark T. Bilodeau, Craig A. Dunbar, Sudhakar Kadiyala, Rajesh R. Shinde, Patrick Lim Soo, Beata Sweryda-Krawiec, Brian H. White, Patrick Rosaire Bazinet, Richard Wooster
  • Publication number: 20200206356
    Abstract: Nanoparticles and microparticles, and pharmaceutical formulations thereof, containing conjugates of an active agent such as a therapeutic, prophylactic, or diagnostic agent attached to a targeting moiety, such as a somatostatin receptor binding moiety, via a linker have been designed. Such nanoparticles and microparticles can provide improved temporospatial delivery of the active agent and/or improved biodistribution. Methods of making the conjugates, the particles, and the formulations thereof are provided. Methods of administering the formulations to a subject in need thereof are provided, for example, to treat or prevent cancer or infectious diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2020
    Publication date: July 2, 2020
    Inventors: Rossitza G. Alargova, Mark T. Bilodeau, Craig A. Dunbar, Sudhakar Kadiyala, Rajesh R. Shinde, Patrick Lim Soo, Beata Sweryda-Krawiec, Brian H. White, Patrick Rosaire Bazinet, Richard Wooster
  • Patent number: 10624967
    Abstract: Nanoparticles and microparticles, and pharmaceutical formulations thereof, containing conjugates of an active agent such as a therapeutic, prophylactic, or diagnostic agent attached to a targeting moiety, such as a somatostatin receptor binding moiety, via a linker have been designed. Such nanoparticles and microparticles can provide improved temporospatial delivery of the active agent and/or improved biodistribution. Methods of making the conjugates, the particles, and the formulations thereof are provided. Methods of administering the formulations to a subject in need thereof are provided, for example, to treat or prevent cancer or infectious diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2020
    Assignee: TARVEDA THERAPEUTICS, INC.
    Inventors: Rossitza G. Alargova, Mark T. Bilodeau, Craig A. Dunbar, Sudhakar Kadiyala, Rajesh R. Shinde, Patrick Lim Soo, Beata Sweryda-Krawiec, Brian H. White, Patrick Rosaire Bazinet, Richard Wooster
  • Publication number: 20190231906
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of in vivo contrast agents in medical imaging in order to diagnose and treat disease, and to monitor and assess disease progression following treatment with a nanoparticle therapeutic agent comprising an active pharmaceutical agent. The present invention also relates to modulating nanoparticle tumor concentration by modulating the PEG density of the nanoparticles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2019
    Publication date: August 1, 2019
    Inventors: Sudhakar Kadiyala, Patrick Lim Soo, Mark Iwicki, Craig A. Dunbar, Mark T. Bilodeau, Rajesh R. Shinde, Rossitza G. Alargova, Michelle Dupont
  • Patent number: 10322191
    Abstract: Nanoparticles and microparticles, and pharmaceutical formulations thereof, containing conjugates of an active agent such as a therapeutic, prophylactic, or diagnostic agent attached to a targeting moiety, such as a somatostatin receptor binding moiety, via a linker have been designed. Such nanoparticles and microparticles can provide improved temporospatial delivery of the active agent and/or improved biodistribution. Methods of making the conjugates, the particles, and the formulations thereof are provided. Methods of administering the formulations to a subject in need thereof are provided, for example, to treat or prevent cancer or infectious diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2019
    Assignee: TARVEDA THERAPEUTICS, INC.
    Inventors: Rossitza G. Alargova, Mark T. Bilodeau, Craig A. Dunbar, Sudhakar Kadiyala, Rajesh R. Shinde, Patrick Lim Soo, Beata Sweryda-Krawiec, Brian H. White, Patrick Rosaire Bazinet, Richard Wooster
  • Publication number: 20190125888
    Abstract: Nanoparticles and microparticles, and pharmaceutical formulations thereof, containing conjugates of an active agent such as maytansinoid attached to a targeting moiety, such as a somatostatin receptor binding moiety, via a linker have been designed. Such nanoparticles and microparticles can provide improved temporospatial delivery of the active agent and/or improved biodistribution. Methods of making the conjugates, the particles, and the formulations thereof are provided. Methods of administering the formulations to a subject in need thereof are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2016
    Publication date: May 2, 2019
    Inventors: Brian H. White, Mark T. Bilodeau, Benoît Moreau, Rajesh R. Shinde, Patrick Lim Soo, Beata Sweryda-Krawiec, Patrick Rosaire Bazinet, Rossitza G. Alargova, Craig A. Dunbar
  • Publication number: 20190015378
    Abstract: The present teachings relate to compounds and compositions for treatment of cancers. In some embodiments, the composition comprises a platinum (IV) complex having at least one carboxylate or carbamate ligand.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2018
    Publication date: January 17, 2019
    Inventors: Mark T. Bilodeau, Craig A. Dunbar, Timothy E. Barder, Edward R. Lee, Rossitza G. Alargova, Danielle N. Rockwood, Rajesh R. Shinde, Patrick Lim Soo, Benoît Moreau
  • Patent number: 10111853
    Abstract: The present teachings relate to compounds and compositions for treatment of cancers. In some embodiments, the composition comprises a platinum (IV) complex having at least one carboxylate or carbamate ligand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2018
    Assignee: PLACON THERAPEUTICS, INC.
    Inventors: Mark T. Bilodeau, Craig A. Dunbar, Timothy E. Barder, Edward R. Lee, Rossitza G. Alargova, Danielle N. Rockwood, Rajesh Shinde, Patrick Lim Soo, Benoît Moreau
  • Publication number: 20180000959
    Abstract: Nanoparticles and microparticles, and pharmaceutical formulations thereof, containing conjugates of an active agent such as a therapeutic, prophylactic, or diagnostic agent attached to a targeting moiety, such as a somatostatin receptor binding moiety, via a linker have been designed. Such nanoparticles and microparticles can provide improved temporospatial delivery of the active agent and/or improved biodistribution. Methods of making the conjugates, the particles, and the formulations thereof are provided. Methods of administering the formulations to a subject in need thereof are provided, for example, to treat or prevent cancer or infectious diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2017
    Publication date: January 4, 2018
    Inventors: Rossitza G. Alargova, Mark T. Bilodeau, Craig A. Dunbar, Sudhakar Kadiyala, Rajesh R. Shinde, Patrick Lim Soo, Beata Sweryda-Krawiec, Brian H. White, Patrick Rosaire Bazinet, Richard Wooster
  • Publication number: 20170312245
    Abstract: Nanoparticles and microparticles, and pharmaceutical formulations thereof, containing conjugates of an active agent such as a therapeutic, prophylactic, or diagnostic agent attached to a targeting moiety, such as a somatostatin receptor binding moiety, via a linker have been designed. Such nanoparticles and microparticles can provide improved temporospatial delivery of the active agent and/or improved biodistribution. Methods of making the conjugates, the particles, and the formulations thereof are provided. Methods of administering the formulations to a subject in need thereof are provided, for example, to treat or prevent cancer or infectious diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2017
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventors: Rossitza G. Alargova, Mark T. Bilodeau, Craig A. Dunbar, Sudhakar Kadiyala, Rajesh R. Shinde, Patrick Lim Soo, Beata Sweryda-Krawiec, Brian H. White, Patrick Rosaire Bazinet, Richard Wooster
  • Patent number: 9750818
    Abstract: Nanoparticles and microparticles, and pharmaceutical formulations thereof, containing conjugates of an active agent such as a therapeutic, prophylactic, or diagnostic agent attached to a targeting moiety, such as a somatostatin receptor binding moiety, via a linker have been designed. Such nanoparticles and microparticles can provide improved temporospatial delivery of the active agent and/or improved biodistribution. Methods of making the conjugates, the particles, and the formulations thereof are provided. Methods of administering the formulations to a subject in need thereof are provided, for example, to treat or prevent cancer or infectious diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2017
    Assignee: TARVEDA THERAPEUTICS, INC.
    Inventors: Rossitza G. Alargova, Mark T. Bilodeau, Craig A. Dunbar, Sudhakar Kadiyala, Rajesh R. Shinde, Patrick Lim Soo, Beata Sweryda-Krawiec, Brian H. White, Patrick Rosaire Bazinet, Richard Wooster
  • Publication number: 20170151339
    Abstract: Particles, including nanoparticles and microparticles, and pharmaceutical formulations thereof, comprising conjugates of an active agent such as a therapeutic, prophylactic, or diagnostic agent attached to a targeting moiety via a linker have been designed which can provide improved temporospatial delivery of the active agent and/or improved biodistribution. Methods of making the conjugates, the particles, and the formulations thereof are provided. Methods of administering the formulations to a subject in need thereof are provided, for example, to treat or prevent cancer or infectious diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2015
    Publication date: June 1, 2017
    Inventors: Brian H. White, Rossitza G. Alargova, Patrick Rosaire Bazinet, Craig A. Dunbar, Patrick Lim Soo, Rajesh R. Shinde, Mark T. Bilodeau, Sudhakar Kadiyala, Richard Wooster, Timothy Barder, Kerry Whalen, James Gifford
  • Publication number: 20170095569
    Abstract: Nanoparticles and microparticles, and pharmaceutical formulations thereof, containing conjugates of an active agent such as a therapeutic, prophylactic, or diagnostic agent attached to a targeting moiety, such as a somatostatin receptor binding moiety, via a linker have been designed. Such nanoparticles and microparticles can provide improved temporospatial delivery of the active agent and/or improved biodistribution. Methods of making the conjugates, the particles, and the formulations thereof are provided. Methods of administering the formulations to a subject in need thereof are provided, for example, to treat or prevent cancer or infectious diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2016
    Publication date: April 6, 2017
    Inventors: Rossitza G. Alargova, Mark T. Bilodeau, Craig A. Dunbar, Sudhakar Kadiyala, Rajesh R. Shinde, Patrick Lim Soo, Beata Sweryda-Krawiec, Brian H. White, Patrick Rosaire Bazinet, Richard Wooster
  • Publication number: 20170087118
    Abstract: The present teachings relate to compounds and compositions for treatment of cancers. In some embodiments, the composition comprises a platinum (IV) complex having at least one carboxylate or carbamate ligand.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2016
    Publication date: March 30, 2017
    Inventors: Mark T. Bilodeau, Craig A. Dunbar, Timothy E. Barder, Edward R. Lee, Rossitza G. Alargova, Danielle N. Rockwood, Rajesh Shinde, Patrick Lim Soo, Benoît Moreau
  • Patent number: 9556214
    Abstract: The present teachings relate to compounds and compositions for treatment of cancers. In some embodiments, the composition comprises a platinum (IV) complex having at least one carboxylate or carbamate ligand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2017
    Assignee: PLACON THERAPEUTICS, INC.
    Inventors: Mark T. Bilodeau, Craig A. Dunbar, Timothy E. Barder, Edward R. Lee, Rossitza G. Alargova, Danille N. Rockwood, Rajesh Shinde, Patrick Lim Soo, Benoît Moreau
  • Patent number: 9480657
    Abstract: The present teachings relate to compounds and compositions for treatment of cancers. In some embodiments, the composition comprises a platinum compound having a heterocycle ligand. Cabazitaxel-platinum nanoparticles are disclosed herein, as well as methods of making and using the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2016
    Assignee: Tarveda Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark T. Bilodeau, Craig A. Dunbar, Timothy E. Barder, Edward R. Lee, Rossitza G. Alargova, Danielle N. Rockwood
  • Publication number: 20160166715
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of in vivo contrast agents in medical imaging in order to diagnose and treat disease, and to monitor and assess disease progression following treatment with a nanoparticle therapeutic agent comprising an active pharmaceutical agent. The present invention also relates to modulating nanoparticle tumor concentration by modulating the PEG density of the nanoparticles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2014
    Publication date: June 16, 2016
    Inventors: Sudhakar Kadiyala, Patrick Lim Soo, Mark Iwicki, Craig A. Dunbar, Mark T. Bilodeau, Rajesh R. Shinde, Rossitza G. Alargova, Michelle Dupont
  • Publication number: 20150344511
    Abstract: The present teachings relate to compounds and compositions for treatment of cancers. In some embodiments, the composition comprises a platinum (IV) complex having at least one carboxylate or carbamate ligand.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2013
    Publication date: December 3, 2015
    Applicant: BLEND THERAPEUTICS, INC.
    Inventors: Mark T. Bilodeau, Craig A. Dunbar, Timothy E. Barder, Edward R. Lee, Rossitza G. Alargova, Danille N. Rockwood, Rajesh Shinde, Patrick Lim Soo, Benoît Moreau
  • Publication number: 20140378427
    Abstract: The present teachings relate to compounds and compositions for treatment of cancers. In some embodiments, the composition comprises a platinum compound having a heterocycle ligand. Cabazitaxel-platinum nanoparticles are disclosed herein, as well as methods of making and using the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2014
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Applicant: Blend Therapeutics
    Inventors: Mark T. Bilodeau, Craig A. Dunbar, Timothy E. Barder, Edward R. Lee, Rossitza G. Alargova, Danielle N. Rockwood
  • Publication number: 20140088066
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to novel pharmaceutical compositions comprising a nanoparticle associated with, tether to, or encapsulating a platinum-based active pharmaceutical agent. The platinum-based drug is released from the nanoparticles in a controlled fashion. Also contemplated are methods of making the nanoparticles, as well as methods for using them in the treatment or prevention of diseases or conditions. One embodiment relates to phenanthriplatin nanoparticles and methods of using and making the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2013
    Publication date: March 27, 2014
    Applicant: Blend Therapeutics
    Inventors: Mark T. Bilodeau, Craig A. Dunbar, Timothy E. Barder, Edward R. Lee, Rossitza G. Alargova, Danielle N. Rockwood, Benoît Moreau, Rajesh Shinde, Melaney Bouthillette