Patents by Inventor Jack KIRSCH

Jack KIRSCH 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).

  • METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR TREATING A FIBROTIC DISEASE
    Publication number: 20230190657
    Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods for the treatment of diseases and disorders. In some embodiments the compositions and methods involve administration of a microparticle, or composition thereof that includes an antifibrotic.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2021
    Publication date: June 22, 2023
    Applicants: TRUSTEES OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY, BETH ISRAEL DEACONESS MEDICAL CENTER
    Inventors: Mark W. Grinstaff, William Blessing, Amanda Williamson, Jack Kirsch, Katherine Cook, Ara Nazarian, Edward K. Rodriguez
  • Formulations for treating a fibrotic disease
    Patent number: 11439685
    Abstract: The present invention provides formulations for the treatment of fibrotic diseases and disorders. In some embodiments, the formulation comprises a microparticle that includes an antifibrotic.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2022
    Assignees: TRUSTEES OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY, BETH ISRAEL DEACONESS MEDICAL CENTER
    Inventors: Mark W. Grinstaff, William Blessing, Amanda Williamson, Jack Kirsch, Katherine Cook, Ara Nazarian, Edward K. Rodriguez
  • PRODUCTION OF SOLUBLE RELAXIN AND RELAXIN ANALOGS
    Publication number: 20210380655
    Abstract: Provided herein is a method to produce relaxin or relaxin analogues or variants and their use in methods of treatment, e.g., in the treatment of a stiffened fibrotic joint.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2021
    Publication date: December 9, 2021
    Applicant: TRUSTEES OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Mark W. GRINSTAFF, Jack KIRSCH, William BLESSING
  • METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR TREATING A FIBROTIC DISEASE
    Publication number: 20210361745
    Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods for the treatment of diseases and disorders. In some embodiments the compositions and methods involve administration of a microparticle, or composition thereof that includes an antifibrotic.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2021
    Publication date: November 25, 2021
    Applicants: TRUSTEES OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY, BETHISRAEL DEACONESS MEDICAL CENTER
    Inventors: Mark W. GRINSTAFF, William BLESSING, Amanda WILLIAMSON, Jack KIRSCH, Katherine COOK, Ara NAZARIAN, Edward K. RODRIGUEZ
  • DEVICES AND METHODS FOR SENSOR-ENHANCED NEEDLE PLACEMENT
    Publication number: 20200086066
    Abstract: The invention features devices that measure the pressure of an injection or intrinsic physiologic pressures generated and measures the fluid content, e.g., blood content, of aspirated fluid during medical interventions requiring hypodermic needles, e.g., fluid sampling or medical injection procedures. The devices feature pressure and fluid content, e.g., blood, sensors that trigger indicators to alert the user of an issue during the procedure(s). The invention features a flexible cover for devices of the invention to facilitate introduction of a device into a sterile field. The invention also provides methods of using such devices and covers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2018
    Publication date: March 19, 2020
    Inventors: Brendan RIORDAN, Alexander ABESS, David MORRILL, Travis EMERY, Annie HANG, Katelyn JONES, Kelly Anne MCELREATH, Jack KIRSCH