Patents by Inventor James R. Heath

James R. Heath 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: 20240066743
    Abstract: A chainsaw chain includes a plurality of drive links, a plurality of cutters, and a plurality of rivets. Each drive link includes a drive link body, a rivet hole extending through the drive link body, and a tang configured to engage a drive element of a chainsaw. Each cutter includes a cutter body having a rivet hole extending therethrough, a cutting tooth coupled to an upper portion of the cutter body, a carbide cutting tip coupled to the cutting tooth, a feed limiter coupled to the upper portion of the cutter body and spaced from the cutting tooth, and a gullet defined between the cutting tooth and the feed limiter. The plurality of rivets is received within corresponding rivet holes of the plurality of drive links and the plurality of cutters, to couple the plurality of drive links and the plurality of cutters together.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2023
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Inventors: Carter A. Gibson, Peter R. Heath, John J. Springer, Ian H.A. Blair, Scott T. Moeller, James E. Pangerc
  • Publication number: 20240066744
    Abstract: A chainsaw chain includes a plurality of drive links, a plurality of cutters, and a plurality of rivets. Each drive link includes a drive link body, a pair of rivet holes extending through the drive link body, and a tang extending from the drive link body and configured to engage a drive element of a chainsaw. Each cutter includes a cutter body having a pair of rivet holes extending therethrough, a cutting tooth coupled to an upper portion of the cutter body, a feed limiter, and a gullet. The cutter body defines a longitudinal axis extending through the pair of rivet holes and a vertical axis oriented perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. The cutting tooth is set relative to the vertical axis. The plurality of rivets couples the plurality of drive links and the plurality of cutters together.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2023
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Inventors: Carter A. Gibson, Peter R. Heath, John J. Springer, Ian H.A. Blair, Scott T. Moeller, James E. Pangerc
  • Patent number: 11723944
    Abstract: The present application provides stable peptide-based Botulinum neurotoxin (BoNT) serotype A capture agents and methods of use as detection and diagnosis agents and in the treatment of diseases and disorders. The application further provides methods of manufacturing BoNT serotype A capture agents using iterative on-bead in situ click chemistry.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignees: INDI MOLECULAR, INC., CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
    Inventors: Blake Farrow, James R. Heath, Heather Dawn Agnew
  • Patent number: 11719705
    Abstract: The present application provides stable peptide-based IL-17F and IL-17A capture agents and methods of use as detection agents. The application further provides methods of manufacturing IL-17F capture agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2023
    Assignees: INDI MOLECULAR, INC., CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
    Inventors: Heather Agnew, Bert Tsunyin Lai, Suresh Mark Pitram, Blake Farrow, James R. Heath, David Bunck, Jingxin Liang, Arundhati Nag, Samir Das
  • Publication number: 20230069843
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for identifying antigen-specific T cells, including determining paired T cell receptor sequences for a specific antigen, are described. Compositions and methods for identifying neoantigen-specific T cells are also described. Microfluidic devices useful for identifying antigen-specific T cells, and methods of using the same, are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2018
    Publication date: March 9, 2023
    Inventors: James R. Heath, Songming Peng, Alphonsus Hon-Chung Ng
  • Publication number: 20230076204
    Abstract: Peptide-major histocompatibility (MHC) Class II nucleic acids and proteins are provided. Methods of their use, for example in methods of identifying antigen-specific T cells and adoptive cell therapy, are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2021
    Publication date: March 9, 2023
    Applicants: Institute for Systems Biology, California Institute of Technology
    Inventors: James R. Heath, William Chour, Rongyu Zhang
  • Publication number: 20230019342
    Abstract: The present application provides stable peptide-based Akt capture agents and methods of use as detection and diagnosis agents and in the treatment of diseases and disorders. The application further provides methods of manufacturing Akt capture agents using iterative on-bead in situ click chemistry.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2022
    Publication date: January 19, 2023
    Inventors: James R. Heath, Arundhati Nag, Samir Das, Joseph O. Varghese, Ryan K. Henning
  • Publication number: 20220402971
    Abstract: Disclosed are compounds, compositions, and methods involving cyclic peptides that can bind to KRAS (G12D) oncogenic protein. For example, disclosed are cyclic peptides that selectively bind KRAS (G12D) oncogenic protein. Also disclosed are methods of inhibiting KRAS (G12D) oncogenic protein in a cancer cell expressing KRAS (G12D) oncogenic protein. In some forms, the method comprises incubating the cancer cell with any one or more of the disclosed cyclic peptides. In some forms, the method comprises bringing into contact the cancer cell with any one or more of the disclosed cyclic peptides.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2022
    Publication date: December 22, 2022
    Inventor: James R. Heath
  • Publication number: 20220380409
    Abstract: Peptides having activity as protein binding agents are disclosed. The peptides have the following structure (I): including stereoisomers, pharmaceutically acceptable salts and prodrugs thereof, wherein R, R1, L1, L2, G, M, Y1 Y2 and SEQ are as defined herein. Methods associated with preparation and use of such peptides, as well as pharmaceutical compositions comprising such peptides, are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2022
    Publication date: December 1, 2022
    Inventors: James R. Heath, Rosemary Dyane Rohde, Arundhati Nag, Samir Das, Aiko Umeda
  • Publication number: 20220372077
    Abstract: The present application provides stable peptide-based antibody capture agents and methods of use as detection and diagnosis agents. The application further provides methods of manufacturing antibody capture agents using iterative on-bead in situ click chemistry.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2022
    Publication date: November 24, 2022
    Inventors: Jessica A. Pfeilsticker, Aiko Umeda, James R Heath
  • Patent number: 11414460
    Abstract: Disclosed are compounds, compositions, and methods involving cyclic peptides that can bind to KRAS (G12D) oncogenic protein. For example, disclosed are cyclic peptides that selectively bind KRAS (G12D) oncogenic protein. Also disclosed are methods of inhibiting KRAS (G12D) oncogenic protein in a cancer cell expressing KRAS (G12D) oncogenic protein. In some forms, the method comprises incubating the cancer cell with any one or more of the disclosed cyclic peptides. In some forms, the method comprises bringing into contact the cancer cell with any one or more of the disclosed cyclic peptides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2022
    Assignee: INSTITUTE FOR SYSTEMS BIOLOGY
    Inventor: James R. Heath
  • Patent number: 11384327
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods and devices for antigen-specific T cell identification or neoantigen identification. Also disclosed herein are devices for separating and isolating antigen-specific T cells or other particles of a certain size from a population of particles of different sizes. Also describe herein are methods and devices for the separation and isolation of barcoded T cells from other nanoparticles containing barcodes for subsequent analysis and further processing of a viable T cell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2022
    Assignees: California Institute of Technology, Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST)
    Inventors: Songming Peng, James R. Heath, William Chour, Alphonsus Hon-Chung Ng, Sung Yang, Jongchan Choi, Ji-Chul Hyun
  • Patent number: 11371994
    Abstract: The present application provides stable peptide-based Akt capture agents and methods of use as detection and diagnosis agents and in the treatment of diseases and disorders. The application further provides methods of manufacturing Akt capture agents using iterative on-bead in situ click chemistry.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2022
    Assignee: CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
    Inventors: James R. Heath, Arundhati Nag, Samir Das, Joseph O. Varghese, Ryan K. Henning
  • Patent number: 11365220
    Abstract: The present application provides stable peptide-based antibody capture agents and methods of use as detection and diagnosis agents. The application further provides methods of manufacturing antibody capture agents using iterative on-bead in situ click chemistry.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2022
    Assignee: CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
    Inventors: Jessica A. Pfeilsticker, Aiko Umeda, James R Heath
  • Patent number: 11365219
    Abstract: Peptides having activity as protein binding agents are disclosed. The peptides have the following structure (I): including stereoisomers, pharmaceutically acceptable salts and prodrugs thereof, wherein R, R1, L1, L2, G, M, Y1Y2 and SEQ are as defined herein. Methods associated with preparation and use of such peptides, as well as pharmaceutical compositions comprising such peptides, are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2022
    Assignee: CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
    Inventors: James R. Heath, Rosemary Dyane Rohde, Arundhati Nag, Samir Das, Aiko Umeda
  • Patent number: 11353448
    Abstract: Methods and compositions for quantifying the cellular concentration of cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP), cyclic guanine monophosphate (cGMP), glutathione, glucose, and glutamine in a single cell include the use of conjugates and analogs in immunofluorescent assays for on-chip quantification. These metabolite immunofluorescent assays may be incorporated with proteomic assays for simultaneous single cell analysis of metabolites and proteins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2022
    Assignee: CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
    Inventors: Min Xue, Wei Wei, James R. Heath
  • Publication number: 20210380640
    Abstract: Disclosed are compounds, compositions, and methods relating to epitope-targeted immunostimulants (EPIs), which comprise a synthetic peptide ligand and an antibody-recruiting moiety. The peptide ligand binds an epitope on a target and the antibody-recruiting moiety recruits antibodies to the target when the EPI is bound to the epitope on the target. Also disclosed are compositions comprising any of the disclosed EPIs. Also disclosed are methods of stimulating an immune reaction to a microorganism or other pathogen in a subject where an EPI is administered to the subject. Also disclosed are methods of identifying the peptide ligand by using multi-omic analysis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2021
    Publication date: December 9, 2021
    Inventors: James R. Heath, Matthew Idso
  • Publication number: 20210369807
    Abstract: The present application provides stable peptide-based Botulinum neurotoxin (BoNT) serotype A capture agents and methods of use as detection and diagnosis agents and in the treatment of diseases and disorders. The application further provides methods of manufacturing BoNT serotype A capture agents using iterative on-bead in situ click chemistry.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2021
    Publication date: December 2, 2021
    Inventors: Blake Farrow, James R. Heath, Heather Dawn Agnew
  • Patent number: 11168115
    Abstract: Peptides having activity as protein binding agents are disclosed. The peptides have the following structure (I): including stereoisomers, pharmaceutically acceptable salts and prodrugs thereof, wherein R, R1, L1, L2, G, M, Y1 Y2 and SEQ are as defined herein. Methods associated with preparation and use of such peptides, as well as pharmaceutical compositions comprising such peptides, are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2021
    Assignee: CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
    Inventors: James R. Heath, Rosemary Dyane Rohde, Arundhati Nag, Samir Das, Aiko Umeda
  • Patent number: 11007245
    Abstract: The present application provides stable peptide-based Botulinum neurotoxin (BoNT) serotype A capture agents and methods of use as detection and diagnosis agents and in the treatment of diseases and disorders. The application further provides methods of manufacturing BoNT serotype A capture agents using iterative on-bead in situ click chemistry.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Assignees: INDI MOLECULAR, INC., CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
    Inventors: Blake Farrow, James R. Heath, Heather Dawn Agnew