Patents by Inventor James D. Crapo

James D. Crapo 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: 20250041314
    Abstract: Described herein are methods, compositions, and kits for treating and/or preventing in a subject one or more side effects associated with radiation and/or chemotherapy exposure, including methods, compositions and kits that include an active agent at a low dose. In some embodiments, methods, compositions, and kits for treating and/or preventing tissue damage in a subject are provided, including methods, compositions and kits that include an active agent at a low dose.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2024
    Publication date: February 6, 2025
    Inventors: Kathleen Ashcraft, Mark Dewhirst, Ines Batinic-Haberle, James D. Crapo
  • Patent number: 12171769
    Abstract: Described herein are methods, compositions, and kits for treating and/or preventing in a subject one or more side effects associated with radiation and/or chemotherapy exposure, including methods, compositions and kits that include an active agent at a low dose. In some embodiments, methods, compositions, and kits for treating and/or preventing tissue damage in a subject are provided, including methods, compositions and kits that include an active agent at a low dose.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2024
    Assignees: BioMimetix JV, LLC, Duke University
    Inventors: Kathleen Ashcraft, Mark Dewhirst, Ines Batinic-Haberle, James D. Crapo
  • Publication number: 20240342190
    Abstract: Described herein is a method for reducing an ischemia-reperfusion injury in a subject, the method comprising intra-arterially administering a redox active compound that comprises a metal to the subject. Also described herein is a method for increasing the time of viability of an organ awaiting transplantation and/or reducing transplant failure in a subject, the method comprising contacting the organ and a redox active compound that comprises a metal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2024
    Publication date: October 17, 2024
    Inventors: James D. Crapo, David Warner, Huaxin Sheng, Ines Batinic-Haberle, Ivan Spasojevic
  • Publication number: 20230391809
    Abstract: Described herein are hydrophobic compositions including a hydrophilic active ingredient and to methods of making and using the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2023
    Publication date: December 7, 2023
    Inventors: James D. Crapo, Kimberly C. Stone, Keith Arthur Johnson
  • Publication number: 20220193090
    Abstract: Described herein are methods, compositions, and kits for treating and/or preventing in a subject one or more side effects associated with radiation and/or chemotherapy exposure, including methods, compositions and kits that include an active agent at a low dose. In some embodiments, methods, compositions, and kits for treating and/or preventing tissue damage in a subject are provided, including methods, compositions and kits that include an active agent at a low dose.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2022
    Publication date: June 23, 2022
    Inventors: Kathleen Ashcraft, Mark Dewhirst, Ines Batinic-Haberle, James D. Crapo
  • Patent number: 11285162
    Abstract: Described herein are methods, compositions, and kits for treating and/or preventing in a subject one or more side effects associated with radiation and/or chemotherapy exposure, including methods, compositions and kits that include an active agent at a low dose. In some embodiments, methods, compositions, and kits for treating and/or preventing tissue damage in a subject are provided, including methods, compositions and kits that include an active agent at a low dose.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2022
    Assignees: BioMimetix JV, LLC, Duke University
    Inventors: Kathleen Ashcraft, Mark Dewhirst, Ines Batinic-Haberle, James D. Crapo
  • Patent number: 11065259
    Abstract: A method of treating pruritus (itching) in a subject in need thereof is carried out by administering the subject an active agent in a treatment effective amount, wherein the active agent is a superoxide dismuate (SOD) mimetic. The SOD mimetic can be a complex of a metal (e.g., manganese) and an organic ligand, with suitable organic ligands including porphyrins, polyamines, salens, nitroxides, and fullerenes. Compositions for carrying out such methods are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2021
    Assignees: Duke University, BioMimetix JV, LLC
    Inventors: Ru-Rong Ji, Tong Liu, Ines Batinic-Haberle, David S. Warner, Kimberly C. Stone, James D. Crapo
  • Publication number: 20210106594
    Abstract: Described herein are methods, compositions, and kits for treating and/or preventing in a subject one or more side effects associated with radiation and/or chemotherapy exposure, including methods, compositions and kits that include an active agent at a low dose. In some embodiments, methods, compositions, and kits for treating and/or preventing tissue damage in a subject are provided, including methods, compositions and kits that include an active agent at a low dose.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2018
    Publication date: April 15, 2021
    Inventors: Kathleen Ashcraft, Mark Dewhirst, Ines Batinic-Haberle, James D. Crapo
  • Publication number: 20180353516
    Abstract: A method of treating pruritus (itching) in a subject in need thereof is carried out by administering the subject an active agent in a treatment effective amount, wherein the active agent is a superoxide dismuate (SOD) mimetic. The SOD mimetic can be a complex of a metal (e.g., manganese) and an organic ligand, with suitable organic ligands including porphyrins, polyamines, salens, nitroxides, and fullerenes. Compositions for carrying out such methods are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2018
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Inventors: Ru-Rong Ji, Tong Liu, Ines Batinic-Haberle, David S. Warner, Kimberly C. Stone, James D. Crapo
  • Patent number: 10124011
    Abstract: An active agent for use in a method of, or for use in the preparation of a medicament for, treating or inhibiting the development of erectile dysfunction and/or incontinence following pelvic radiation treatment in a subject in need thereof, comprising administering said subject an active agent in a treatment effective amount, is described. The active agent has the general structure of Formula I: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2018
    Assignees: BioMimetix JV, LLC, National Jewish Health
    Inventors: James D. Crapo, Rebecca Oberley Deegan
  • Patent number: 10080759
    Abstract: A method of treating pruritus (itching) in a subject in need thereof is carried out by administering the subject an active agent in a treatment effective amount, wherein the active agent is a superoxide dismuate (SOD) mimetic. The SOD mimetic can be a complex of a metal (e.g., manganese) and an organic ligand, with suitable organic ligands including porphyrins, polyamines, salens, nitroxides, and fullerenes. Compositions for carrying out such methods are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2018
    Assignees: Duke University, BioMimetix J.V., LLC
    Inventors: Ru-Rong Ji, Tong Liu, Ines Batinic-Haberle, David S. Warner, Kimberly C. Stone, James D. Crapo
  • Publication number: 20180264005
    Abstract: An active agent for use in a method of, or for use in the preparation of a medicament for, treating or inhibiting the development of erectile dysfunction and/or incontinence following pelvic radiation treatment in a subject in need thereof, comprising administering said subject an active agent in a treatment effective amount, is described. The active agent has the general structure of Formula I: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2018
    Publication date: September 20, 2018
    Inventors: James D. Crapo, Rebecca Oberley Deegan
  • Patent number: 10064871
    Abstract: A method of treating a skin disorder (e.g., an inflammatory or neoplastic skin disorder) in a subject in need thereof is carried out by administering (e.g., topically administering) the subject an active agent in a treatment effective amount. The active agent may be a compound of Formula I: wherein: each R is independently selected substituted or unsubstituted aryl, heteroaryl, cycloalkyl, or heterocycloalkyl; each A is an independently selected hydrogen, an electron-withdrawing group, or electron donating group; M is a metal; and Z? is a counterion; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2018
    Assignee: BioMimetix JV, LLC
    Inventors: James D. Crapo, Kimberly C. Stone
  • Publication number: 20180208681
    Abstract: Embodiments herein report compositions of alpha-1 antitrypsin fusion polypeptides or peptide derivatives thereof. In certain embodiments, compositions and methods relate to generating a construct of use in pharmaceutically acceptable compositions to treat a subject in need of alpha-1 antitrypsin therapy or treatment. In other embodiments, compositions and methods disclosed herein concern linking alpha-1 antitrypsin or derivative thereof to an immune fragment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2018
    Publication date: July 26, 2018
    Inventors: Charles A. Dinarello, James D. Crapo, Soohyun Kim
  • Patent number: 9999627
    Abstract: An active agent for use in a method of, or for use in the preparation of a medicament for, treating or inhibiting the development of erectile dysfunction and/or incontinence following pelvic radiation treatment in a subject in need thereof, comprising administering said subject an active agent in a treatment effective amount, is described. The active agent has the general structure of Formula I or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2018
    Assignees: BioMimetix, JV, LLC, National Jewish Health
    Inventors: James D. Crapo, Rebecca Oberley Deegan
  • Patent number: 9938353
    Abstract: Embodiments herein report compositions of alpha-1 antitrypsin fusion polypeptides or peptide derivatives thereof. In certain embodiments, compositions and methods relate to generating a construct of use in pharmaceutically acceptable compositions to treat a subject in need of alpha-1 antitrypsin therapy or treatment. In other embodiments, compositions and methods disclosed herein concern linking alpha-1 antitrypsin or derivative thereof to an immune fragment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2018
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of Colorado, a Body Corporate
    Inventors: Charles Dinarello, James D Crapo, Soohyun Kim
  • Publication number: 20180008684
    Abstract: Embodiments herein report methods and compositions for treating or preventing adverse effects of radiation therapies. In certain embodiments, compositions and methods relate to reducing or inhibiting damage due to acute, periodic or chronic radiation exposure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2017
    Publication date: January 11, 2018
    Inventors: James D. Crapo, A. Mario Q. MARCONDES, H. Joachim Deeg
  • Publication number: 20160324867
    Abstract: A method of treating a skin disorder (e.g., an inflammatory or neoplastic skin disorder) in a subject in need thereof is carried out by administering (e.g., topically administering) the subject an active agent in a treatment effective amount. The active agent may be a compound of Formula I: wherein: each R is independently selected substituted or unsubstituted aryl, heteroaryl, cycloalkyl, or heterocycloalkyl; each A is an independently selected hydrogen, an electron-withdrawing group, or electron donating group; M is a metal; and Z? is a counterion; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2015
    Publication date: November 10, 2016
    Inventors: James D. Crapo, Kimberly C. Stone
  • Publication number: 20160324868
    Abstract: A method of treating pruritus (itching) in a subject in need thereof is carried out by administering the subject an active agent in a treatment effective amount, wherein the active agent is a superoxide dismuate (SOD) mimetic. The SOD mimetic can be a complex of a metal (e.g., manganese) and an organic ligand, with suitable organic ligands including porphyrins, polyamines, salens, nitroxides, and fullerenes. Compositions for carrying out such methods are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2015
    Publication date: November 10, 2016
    Inventors: Ru-Rong Ji, Tong Liu, Ines Batinic-Haberle, David S. Warner, Kimberly C. Stone, James D. Crapo
  • Publication number: 20160129093
    Abstract: Embodiments herein report methods and compositions for treating or preventing adverse effects of radiation therapies. In certain embodiments, compositions and methods relate to reducing or inhibiting damage due to acute, periodic or chronic radiation exposure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2016
    Publication date: May 12, 2016
    Inventors: James D. Crapo, A. Mario Q Marcondes, H. Joachim Deeg