Patents by Inventor Ethan D. Sternberg

Ethan D. Sternberg 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: 20090203757
    Abstract: New compounds useful in photodynamic therapy are of the formula and their 1,4-diene isomers and the metallated and/or labeled and/or conjugated forms thereof wherein each R1 is independently alkyl (1-6C); each n is independently an integer of 0-6; and R2 is vinyl or a derivative form thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2009
    Publication date: August 13, 2009
    Inventors: Ethan D. STERNBERG, David DOLPHIN, Julia G. LEVY, Anna M. RICHTER, David W.C. HUNT, Ashok JAIN, Elizabeth M. WATERFIELD, Ronald E. BOCH, Andrew Norman TOVEY
  • Patent number: 7122569
    Abstract: New compounds useful in photodynamic therapy are of the formula and their 1,4-diene isomers and the metallated and/or labeled and/or conjugated forms thereof wherein each R1 is independently alkyl (1–6C); each n is independently an integer of 0–6; and R2 is vinyl or a derivative form thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2006
    Assignees: QLT, Inc. and, University of British Columbia
    Inventors: Ethan D. Sternberg, David Dolphin, Julia G. Levy, Anna M. Richter, David W. C. Hunt, Ashok Jain, Elizabeth M. Waterfield, Ronald E. Boch, Andrew Norman Tovey
  • Patent number: 6894161
    Abstract: The present invention discloses novel photoactive compounds that may be crosslinked to target substrates. Methods for the preparation and use of the compounds, as well as compositions comprising them, are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2005
    Assignee: The University of British Columbia
    Inventors: Angela M. Desjardins, David H. Dolphin, Ethan D. Sternberg
  • Patent number: 6878253
    Abstract: A method for the separation of benzoporphyrin derivative mono and diacid (BPD-MA, BPD-DA) enantiomers by Laser-Induced Fluorescence Capillary Electrophoresis has been developed. The limits of detection are 2.06×10?6 M, and the relative standard deviation for the separation was 2.90% to 4.64%. The BPD enantiomers can be quantitatively determined in the range of 10?2 to 10?5 mg mL?1. In comparison with HPLC, CE has better resolution and efficiency. This separation method was successfully applied to the BPD enantiomers obtained from a matrix of bovine serum and from liposomally formulated material as well as from studies with rat, dog and human microsomes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2005
    Assignee: The University of British Columbia
    Inventors: David Dolphin, Xuejun Peng, Ethan D. Sternberg
  • Patent number: 6825343
    Abstract: Methods of modifying polypyrrolic macrocycles by use of a 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition is described. The methods may be used to produce compounds for further derivatization to produce photosensitizing agents of interest.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2004
    Assignee: University of British Columbia
    Inventors: Jill Kirsten MacAlpine, Ethan D. Sternberg, David Dolphin
  • Publication number: 20040019201
    Abstract: Methods of modifying polypyrrolic macrocycles by use of a 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition is described. The methods may be used to produce compounds for further derivatization to produce photosensitizing agents of interest.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2003
    Publication date: January 29, 2004
    Inventors: Jill Kirsten MacAlpine, Ethan D. Sternberg, David Dolphin
  • Patent number: 6620929
    Abstract: Methods of modifying polypyrrolic macrocycles by use of a 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition are described. The methods may be used to produce compounds for further derivatization to produce photosensitizing agents of interest.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2003
    Assignee: University of British Columbia
    Inventors: Jill Kirsten MacAlpine, Ethan D. Sternberg, David Dolphin
  • Publication number: 20030013696
    Abstract: The present invention discloses novel photoactive compounds that may be crosslinked to target substrates. Methods for the preparation and use of the compounds, as well as compositions comprising them, are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2002
    Publication date: January 16, 2003
    Inventors: Angela M. Desjardins, David H. Dolphin, Ethan D. Sternberg
  • Publication number: 20020079221
    Abstract: A method for the separation of benzoporphyrin derivative mono and diacid (BPD-MA, BPD-DA) enantiomers by Laser-Induced Fluorescence Capillary Electrophoresis has been developed. The limits of detection are 2.06×10−6 M, and the relative standard deviation for the separation was 2.90% to 4.64%. The BPD enantiomers can be quantitatively determined in the range of 10−2 to 10−5 mg mL−1. In comparison with HPLC, CE has better resolution and efficiency. This separation method was successfully applied to the BPD enantiomers obtained from a matrix of bovine serum and from liposomally formulated material as well as from studies with rat, dog and human microsomes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2001
    Publication date: June 27, 2002
    Inventors: David Dolphin, Xuejun Peng, Ethan D. Sternberg
  • Patent number: 6331235
    Abstract: A method for the separation of benzoporphyrin derivative mono and diacid (BPD-MA, BPD-DA) enantiomers by Laser-Induced Fluorescence Capillary Electrophoresis has been developed. The limits of detection are 2.06×10−6 M, and the relative standard deviation for the separation was 2.90% to 4.64%. The BPD enantiomers can be quantitatively determined in the range of 10−2 to 10−5 mg mL−1. In comparison with HPLC, CE has better resolution and efficiency. This separation method was successfully applied to the BPD enantiomers obtained from a matrix of bovine serum and from liposomally formulated material as well as from studies with rat, dog and human microsomes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2001
    Assignee: The University of British Columbia
    Inventors: David Dolphin, Xuejun Peng, Ethan D. Sternberg
  • Patent number: 5990149
    Abstract: New compounds expanding the repertoire of compounds useful in photodynamic therapy are described. Monohydrobenzoporphyrins can be obtained in the triacid form or as esters with heteroatom-substituted alcohols, or as amides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 23, 1999
    Assignee: University of British of Columbia
    Inventors: Ethan D. Sternberg, David Dolphin, Andrew Tovey, Anna M. Richter, Julia G. Levy
  • Patent number: 5880145
    Abstract: New compounds expanding the repertoire of compounds useful in photodynamic therapy are described. Monohydrobenzoporphyrins can be obtained in the triacid form or as esters with heteroatom-substituted alcohols, or as amides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 9, 1999
    Assignee: The University of British Columbia
    Inventors: Ethan D. Sternberg, David Dolphin, Andrew Tovey, Anna M. Richter, Julia G. Levy