Patents by Inventor Katherine A. Cook

Katherine A. Cook 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).

  • RESPIRE 1
    Publication number: 20240188830
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of imaging for non-invasive and non-contact measurement of respiration rates and body temperature. The invention uses a combination of visible imaging, thermal imaging, and machine learning to monitor respiration rate and body temperature. One of the embodiments of the invention allows the invention to be mounted on an articulating arm for use in hospital settings. Another embodiment of the invention allows the invention to be easily portable for use in mobile applications. Further embodiments allow the system to be used remotely making it very applicable for use in isolation or for remote locations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2023
    Publication date: June 13, 2024
    Applicant: LeTourneau University
    Inventors: Maxx Frick, Charles Cook, Devon Cuperus, Drake Dunn, Lindsey Greene, Gabriel Hurlbert, Joon W. Kim, Christin Kelly, Andrew Lang, Katherine Le, Sungyub Lew, Grace Nakano, Sean Nutt, Alistair Park, Zachary Poorman, Savannah Orton, Julian Lee, Erin O'Brien, Ashley DeCock, Morgan Nix, Evan Kowal, Samson Segovia, Ian Crochet, Oladimeji Apaokagi
  • 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
  • GEL COMPOSITIONS, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20230039987
    Abstract: Methods of forming a gel and related methods of treating subjects with such gels are described. The method may include preparing a composition by combining a macromer comprising a first polyethylene glycol (PEG)-based polymer, a poly(ethylenimine)-based polymer, or a poly(1,2-glycerol) carbonate-based polymer, the macromer including at least one first functional moiety, a crosslinking agent comprising a second PEG-based polymer that includes at least one second functional moiety, and a photoinitiator, and activating the photoinitiator via a light source to form the gel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2022
    Publication date: February 9, 2023
    Applicants: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc., Trustees of Boston University
    Inventors: Lauren S. Lydecker, Gerald Fredrickson, Samantha Berry, Katherine A. Cook, Mark Grinstaff
  • 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
  • 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
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR UNIVERSAL ASSET TOKENS
    Publication number: 20210110386
    Abstract: System and method for creating, buying, and selling universal asset tokens that represent one or more assets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2020
    Publication date: April 15, 2021
    Inventors: Jonas Meyer, Katherine Cook