Patents by Inventor Joseph Bonaventura
Joseph Bonaventura 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).
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Patent number: 8471294Abstract: GaN-based heterojunction field effect transistor (HFET) sensors are provided with engineered, functional surfaces that act as pseudo-gates, modifying the drain current upon analyte capture. In some embodiments, devices for sensing nitric oxide (NO) species in a NO-containing fluid are provided which comprise a semiconductor structure that includes a pair of separated GaN layers and an AlGaN layer interposed between and in contact with the GaN layers. Source and drain contact regions are formed on one of the GaN layers, and an exposed GaN gate region is formed between the source and drain contact regions for contact with the NO-containing fluid. The semiconductor structure most preferably is formed on a suitable substrate (e.g., SiC). An insulating layer may be provided so as to cover the semiconductor structure. The insulating layer will have a window formed therein so as to maintain exposure of the GaN gate region and thereby allow the gate region to contact the NO-containing fluid.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2010Date of Patent: June 25, 2013Assignee: Duke UniversityInventors: Michael A. Garcia, Scott D. Wolter, April S. Brown, Joseph Bonaventura, Thomas F. Kuech
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Publication number: 20110097837Abstract: GaN-based heterojunction field effect transistor (HFET) sensors are provided with engineered, functional surfaces that act as pseudo-gates, modifying the drain current upon analyte capture. In some embodiments, devices for sensing nitric oxide (NO) species in a NO-containing fluid are provided which comprise a semiconductor structure that includes a pair of separated GaN layers and an AlGaN layer interposed between and in contact with the GaN layers. Source and drain contact regions are formed on one of the GaN layers, and an exposed GaN gate region is formed between the source and drain contact regions for contact with the NO-containing fluid. The semiconductor structure most preferably is formed on a suitable substrate (e.g., SiC). An insulating layer may be provided so as to cover the semiconductor structure. The insulating layer will have a window formed therein so as to maintain exposure of the GaN gate region and thereby allow the gate region to contact the NO-containing fluid.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2010Publication date: April 28, 2011Inventors: Michael A. Garcia, Scott D. Wolter, April S. Brown, Joseph Bonaventura, Thomas F. Kuech
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Patent number: 7868354Abstract: GaN-based heterojunction field effect transistor (HFET) sensors are provided with engineered, functional surfaces that act as pseudo-gates, modifying the drain current upon analyte capture. In some embodiments, devices for sensing nitric oxide (NO) species in a NO-containing fluid are provided which comprise a semiconductor structure that includes a pair of separated GaN layers and an AlGaN layer interposed between and in contact with the GaN layers. Source and drain contact regions are formed on one of the GaN layers, and an exposed GaN gate region is formed between the source and drain contact regions for contact with the NO-containing fluid. The semiconductor structure most preferably is formed on a suitable substrate (e.g., SiC). An insulating layer may be provided so as to cover the semiconductor structure. The insulating layer will have a window formed therein so as to maintain exposure of the GaN gate region and thereby allow the gate region to contact the NO-containing fluid.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2007Date of Patent: January 11, 2011Assignee: Duke UniversityInventors: Michael A. Garcia, Scott D. Wolter, April S. Brown, Joseph Bonaventura, Thomas F. Kuech
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Publication number: 20080220095Abstract: Red blood cells can be loaded with low molecular weight nitrosylating agents, such as S-nitrosothiols, to act as a delivery system for NO+ groups to tissues. Loaded red blood cells can be used in methods of therapy for conditions which are characterized by abnormal O2 metabolism of tissues, oxygen-related toxicity, abnormal vascular tone, abnormal red blood cell adhesion, or abnormal O2 delivery by red blood cells. Such treatment of red blood cells can be extended to in vivo therapies, with the object to achieve an increase in the ratio of red blood cell S-nitrosothiol to hemoglobin.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2008Publication date: September 11, 2008Inventors: Jonathan S. Stamler, Joseph Bonaventura, John R. Pawloski, Timothy J. McMahon
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Publication number: 20080203431Abstract: GaN-based heterojunction field effect transistor (HFET) sensors are provided with engineered, functional surfaces that act as pseudo-gates, modifying the drain current upon analyte capture. In some embodiments, devices for sensing nitric oxide (NO) species in a NO-containing fluid are provided which comprise a semiconductor structure that includes a pair of separated GaN layers and an AlGaN layer interposed between and in contact with the GaN layers. Source and drain contact regions are formed on one of the GaN layers, and an exposed GaN gate region is formed between the source and drain contact regions for contact with the NO-containing fluid. The semiconductor structure most preferably is formed on a suitable substrate (e.g., SiC). An insulating layer may be provided so as to cover the semiconductor structure. The insulating layer will have a window formed therein so as to maintain exposure of the GaN gate region and thereby allow the gate region to contact the NO-containing fluid.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2007Publication date: August 28, 2008Inventors: Michael A. Garcia, Scott D. Wolter, April S. Brown, Joseph Bonaventura, Thomas F. Kuech
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Patent number: 7329543Abstract: Red blood cells can be loaded with low molecular weight nitrosylating agents, such as S-nitrosothiols, to act as a delivery system for NO+ groups to tissues. Loaded red blood cells can be used in methods of therapy for conditions which are characterized by abnormal O2 metabolism of tissues, oxygen-related toxicity, abnormal vascular tone, abnormal red blood cell adhesion, or abnormal O2 delivery by red blood cells. Such treatment of red blood cells can be extended to in vivo therapies, with the object to achieve an increase in the ratio of red blood cell S-nitrosothiol to hemoglobin.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2005Date of Patent: February 12, 2008Assignee: Duke UniversityInventors: Jonathan S. Stamler, Joseph Bonaventura, John R. Pawloski, Timothy J. McMahon
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Publication number: 20060024283Abstract: Red blood cells can be loaded with low molecular weight nitrosylating agents, such as S-nitrosothiols, to act as a delivery system for NO+ groups to tissues. Loaded red blood cells can be used in methods of therapy for conditions which are characterized by abnormal O2 metabolism of tissues, oxygen-related toxicity, abnormal vascular tone, abnormal red blood cell adhesion, or abnormal O2 delivery by red blood cells. Such treatment of red blood cells can be extended to in vivo therapies, with the object to achieve an increase in the ratio of red blood cell S-nitrosothiol to hemoglobin.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2005Publication date: February 2, 2006Applicant: Duke UniversityInventors: Jonathan Stamler, Joseph Bonaventura, John Pawloski, Timothy McMahon
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Patent number: 6916471Abstract: Red blood cells can be loaded with low molecular weight nitrosylating agents, such as S-nitrosothiols, to act as a delivery system for NO+ groups to tissues. Loaded red blood cells can be used in methods of therapy for conditions which are characterized by abnormal O2 metabolism of tissues, oxygen-related toxicity, abnormal vascular tone, abnormal red blood cell adhesion, or abnormal O2 delivery by red blood cells. Such treatment of red blood cells can be extended to in vivo therapies, with the object to achieve an increase in the ratio of red blood cell S-nitrosothiol to hemoglobin.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2001Date of Patent: July 12, 2005Assignee: Duke UniversityInventors: Jonathan S. Stamler, Joseph Bonaventura, John R. Pawloski, Timothy J. McMahon
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Patent number: 6524466Abstract: A system for preventing corrosion and/or fouling of a surface of a biomedical device in contact with a corrosive environment comprising: (a) a semiconductive coating in conductive contact with at least part of the surface; and (b) an electronic filter for filtering corrosive noise and a method of preventing corrosion and/or fouling using the system.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2000Date of Patent: February 25, 2003Assignee: Applied Semiconductor, Inc.Inventors: Joseph Bonaventura, Louis Ignarro, David B. Dowling, Arthur J. Spivack
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Publication number: 20030008300Abstract: Red blood cells can be loaded with low molecular weight nitrosylating agents, such as S-nitrosothiols, to act as a delivery system for NO+ groups to tissues. Loaded red blood cells can be used in methods of therapy for conditions which are characterized by abnormal O2 metabolism of tissues, oxygen-related toxicity, abnormal vascular tone, abnormal red blood cell adhesion, or abnormal O2 delivery by red blood cells. Such treatment of red blood cells can be extended to in vivo therapies, with the object to achieve an increase in the ratio of red blood cell S-nitrosothiol to hemoglobin.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2001Publication date: January 9, 2003Applicant: Duke UniversityInventors: Jonathan S. Stamler, Joseph Bonaventura, John R. Pawloski, Timothy J. McMahon
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Patent number: 6350729Abstract: The invention is directed to a method for the prophylaxis or treatment of an animal for deleterious physiological effects such as systemic hypotension caused by nitric oxide production induced by a biological response modifier. Examples of such biological response modifiers include but are not limited to a cytokine and an endotoxin. The invention is also directed to a method for the treatment of septic shock.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2000Date of Patent: February 26, 2002Assignees: Board of Regents, The University of Texas System, Apex Bioscience, Inc., Duke UniversityInventors: Robert G. Kilbourn, Joseph De Angelo, Joseph Bonaventura
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Patent number: 6203789Abstract: Red blood cells can be loaded with low molecular weight nitrosylating agents, such as S-nitrosothiols, to act as a delivery system for NO+ groups to tissues. Loaded red blood cells can be used in methods of therapy for conditions which are characterized by abnormal O2 metabolism of tissues, oxygen-related toxicity, abnormal vascular tone, abnormal red blood cell adhesion, or abnormal O2 delivery by red blood cells.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 1997Date of Patent: March 20, 2001Assignee: Duke UniversityInventors: Jonathan S. Stamler, Joseph Bonaventura
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Patent number: 6172039Abstract: The invention is directed to a substantially pure mammalian globin chain or heme-binding fragment thereof. The invention is further directed to recombinant DNA vectors capable of expressing at least one globin chain or substantially homologous variant thereof in yeast. The invention also relates to methods for expressing at least one globin chain or substantially homologous variant thereof in yeast. Expressed alpha-like globin and beta-like globin chains or variants thereof may be combined with a source of heme to produce hemoglobin or a substantially homologous variant thereof. Additionally, expressed gamma-globin chains may be combined with a source of heme to produce hemoglobin or a substantially homologous variant thereof. The invention also relates to methods for expressing hemoglobin or variants thereof in yeast where the heme is produced by the yeast and ligated to globins to form hemoglobin in vivo.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 1995Date of Patent: January 9, 2001Assignee: Apex Bioscience, Inc.Inventors: Joseph De Angelo, Nalini M. Motwani, Wajeeh Bajwa, Joseph Bonaventura
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Patent number: 6153186Abstract: Nitric oxide (NO) interacts with hemoglobin (Hb) at its metal centers, whereas S-nitrosothiols (RSNOs) can donate the NO group to .beta.93 cysteine residues, thereby shielding the NO functionality from heme inactivation. S-nitrosylation of Hb is under the allosteric control of oxygen and the oxidation state of heme. NO group release from SNO-Hb is further facilitated by intracellular low molecular weight thiols, forming RSNOs which can be exported from the erythrocyte to regulate blood pressure. Red blood cells can be loaded with low molecular weight RSNOs to act as a delivery system for NO.sup.+ groups. Loaded red blood cells can be used in methods of therapy for conditions which are characterized by abnormal O.sub.2 metabolism of tissues, oxygen-related toxicity, abnormal vascular tone, abnormal red blood cell adhesion, or abnormal O.sub.2 delivery by red blood cells.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 1996Date of Patent: November 28, 2000Assignee: Duke University Medical CenterInventors: Jonathan S. Stamler, Joseph Bonaventura
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Patent number: 6103690Abstract: The invention is directed to a method for the prophylaxis or treatment of an animal for deleterious physiological effects such as systemic hypotension caused by nitric oxide production induced by a biological response modifier. Examples of such biological response modifiers include but are not limited to a cytokine and an endotoxin. The invention is also directed to a method for the treatment of septic shock.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 1998Date of Patent: August 15, 2000Assignees: Board of Regents, The University of Texas System, Apex BioScience, Inc., Duke UniversityInventors: Robert G. Kilbourn, Joseph De Angelo, Joseph Bonaventura
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Patent number: 6020308Abstract: The present invention is directed to the use of an inhibitor of NO activity, such as a nitric oxide scavenger or an NO synthase inhibitor, as as an adjunct to treatment of inappropriate tissue vascularization disorders.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 1998Date of Patent: February 1, 2000Assignees: Duke University, North Carolina State University, Apex Bioscience, Inc.Inventors: Mark W. Dewhirst, Robert E. Meyer, Joseph Bonaventura, Joseph DeAngelo
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Patent number: 5998200Abstract: A method for preventing fouling of an aquatic apparatus by an aquatic organism which comprises affixing a biologically active chemical to a surface intended for use in contact with an aquatic environment containing the organism, wherein the chemical is an enzyme, repellant, chelating agent, enzyme inhibitor, or non-metallic toxicant capable of hindering the attachment of the organism to the surface while affixed to the surface, is disclosed along with improved apparatuses which are produced using the method.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 1991Date of Patent: December 7, 1999Assignee: Duke UniversityInventors: Celia Bonaventura, Joseph Bonaventura, Irving R. Hooper
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Patent number: 5900403Abstract: The invention is directed to a method for the prophylaxis or treatment of an animal for deleterious physiological effects such as systemic hypotension caused by nitric oxide production induced by a biological response modifier. Examples of such biological response modifiers include but are not limited to a cytokine and an endotoxin. The invention is also direction to a method for the treatment of septic shock.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 1997Date of Patent: May 4, 1999Assignees: Board of Regents, The University of Texas System, Duke University, Apex Bioscience, Inc.Inventors: Robert G. Kilbourn, Joseph De Angelo, Joseph Bonaventura
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Patent number: 5827693Abstract: The invention is directed to a substantially pure mammalian globin chain or heme-binding fragment thereof. The invention is further directed to recombinant DNA vectors capable of expressing at least one globin chain or substantially homologous variant thereof in yeast. The invention also relates to methods for expressing at least one globin chain or substantially homologous variant thereof in yeast. Expressed alpha-like globin and beta-like globin chains or variants thereof may be combined with a source of heme to produce hemoglobin or a substantially homologous variant thereof. Additionally, expressed gamma-globin chains may be combined with a source of heme to produce hemoglobin or a substantially homologous variant thereof. The invention also relates to methods for expressing hemoglobin or variants thereof in yeast where the heme is produced by the yeast and ligated to globins to form hemoglobin in vivo.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 1995Date of Patent: October 27, 1998Assignee: Apex Bioscience, Inc.Inventors: Joseph De Angelo, Nalini M. Motwani, Wajeeh Bajwa, Joseph Bonaventura
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Patent number: 5788958Abstract: The present invention is directed to the use of an inhibitor of NO activity, such as a nitric oxide scavenger or an NO synthase inhibitor, as an antitumor therapy to reduce tumor blood flow and oxygenation. The invention is also directed to administration of a nitric oxide scavenger or a nitric oxide synthase inhibitor to enhance the effectiveness of tumor therapy with hypoxic or acidic chemotherapeutic agents or hyperthermia. The invention is also directed to the administration of a nitric oxide synthase substrate to a subject previously administered a nitric oxide synthase inhibitor, in order to selectively inhibit tumor perfusion. In a specific example, administration of cell free hemoglobin, a nitric oxide scavenger, in conjunction with mitomycin C, a hypoxic cytotoxin, results in a significant delay in tumor growth of a human tumor xenograft in a mouse compared to mitomycin C alone.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 1996Date of Patent: August 4, 1998Assignees: Duke University, Apex Bioscience, Inc., North Carolina State UniversityInventors: Mark W. Dewhirst, Robert E. Meyer, Joseph Bonaventura, Joseph DeAngelo