Patents by Inventor Joshua J. Rychak

Joshua J. Rychak 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).

  • Optical imaging contrast agents and uses thereof
    Patent number: 9011819
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to microbubble contrast agent compositions which are detectable by optical imaging methods, such as fluorescence, near-infrared or bioluminescence. Uses of the described compositions for imaging and therapeutic applications are contemplated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Assignee: Targeson, Inc.
    Inventor: Joshua J. Rychak
  • OPTICAL IMAGING CONTRAST AGENTS AND USES THEREOF
    Publication number: 20120244078
    Abstract: The invention relates to microbubble contrast agent compositions comprising a gas core encapsulated by a monolayer shell, said shell comprising a first surfactant, a second surfactant having a higher water solubility than said first surfactant, an anchor molecule attached to said shell at the gas-shell interface and an optically-active probe, said probe being detectable by fluorescence, near-infrared, bioluminescence, or other optical imaging methods. Uses of the described compositions for imaging and therapeutic applications are contemplated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2010
    Publication date: September 27, 2012
    Applicant: TARGESON, INC.
    Inventor: Joshua J. Rychak