Patents by Inventor Laird Forrest

Laird Forrest 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).

  • Patent number: 11952337
    Abstract: Compounds, compositions, and methods related to bioenergetic metabolism are provided. The compounds and compositions are suited to promote bioenergetic processes including cellular respiration and glycolytic flux and may be used to treat mitochondrial disorders, neurodegenerative diseases (such as Alzheimer's disease (AD), Parkinson's disease, and/or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis), multiple sclerosis, and/or epilepsy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: University of Kansas
    Inventors: Russell Swerdlow, Laird Forrest, Jordan Hunt, Heather Wilkins, Eli Michaelis
  • Publication number: 20230109376
    Abstract: Compounds, compositions, and methods related to bioenergetic metabolism are provided. The compounds and compositions are suited to promote bioenergetic processes including cellular respiration and glycolytic flux and may be used to treat mitochondrial disorders, neurodegenerative diseases (such as Alzheimer's disease (AD), Parkinson's disease, and/or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis), multiple sclerosis, and/or epilepsy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2022
    Publication date: April 6, 2023
    Inventors: Russell Swerdlow, Laird Forrest, Jordan Hunt, Heather Wilkins, Eli Michaelis
  • Patent number: 11458163
    Abstract: Provided are platinum(IV) compounds of Formula I or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. Also provided are compositions including such compounds as well as methods of using the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2022
    Assignees: University of Kansas, HylaPharm, LLC
    Inventors: Laird Forrest, Daniel Aires, Ryan Moulder, Ruolin Lu, Jordan Hunt, Peter Kleindl, Ti Zhang, Chad Groer, Shuang Cai
  • Publication number: 20220177472
    Abstract: The present technology is directed to TLR7 and TLR8 agonist compounds, compositions, and methods of using the same for the treatment of cancers and as vaccine adjuvants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2020
    Publication date: June 9, 2022
    Applicants: UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS, HYLAPHARM, LLC.
    Inventors: Laird Forrest, Daniel Aires, Ryan Moulder, Ruolin Lu, Jordan Hunt, Peter Kleindl, Ti Zhang, Chad Groer, Shuang Cai
  • Patent number: 11332432
    Abstract: Compounds, compositions, and methods related to bioenergetic metabolism are provided. The compounds and com positions are suited to promote bioenergetic processes including cellular respiration and glycolytic flux and may be used to treat mitochondrial disorders, neurodegenerative diseases (such as Alzheimer's disease (AD), Parkinson's disease, and/or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis), multiple sclerosis, and/or epilepsy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2022
    Assignee: University of Kansas
    Inventors: Russell Swerdlow, Laird Forrest, Jordan Hunt, Heather Wilkins, Eli Michaelis
  • Publication number: 20220071705
    Abstract: A system for thrombolysis includes an optical energy source, an ultrasound transducer, and an optical conduit for insertion into a vessel. The optical conduit directs optical energy from the optical energy source to a target location at a terminal end of the optical conduit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2021
    Publication date: March 10, 2022
    Inventors: Xinmai Yang, M Laird Forrest
  • Publication number: 20210322569
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel therapeutic nanoparticles. In particular, the present invention is directed to nanoparticles associated (e.g., complexed, conjugated, encapsulated, absorbed, adsorbed, admixed) with angiogenesis-activating-agents, methods of synthesizing the same, devices or compositions comprising such nanoparticles, as well as systems and methods utilizing the nanoparticles (e.g., in therapeutic settings for enhancing and/or activating angiogenesis at targeted tissue region).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2021
    Publication date: October 21, 2021
    Inventors: Steven R. BUCHMAN, Mark COHEN, Alexis DONNEYS, Noah NELSON, Laird FORREST, Ti ZHANG, Qiuhong YANG
  • Publication number: 20210317067
    Abstract: Compounds, compositions, and methods related to bioenergetic metabolism are provided. The compounds and com positions are suited to promote bioenergetic processes including cellular respiration and glycolytic flux and may be used to treat mitochondrial disorders, neurodegenerative diseases (such as Alzheimer's disease (AD), Parkinson's disease, and/or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis), multiple sclerosis, and/or epilepsy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2019
    Publication date: October 14, 2021
    Inventors: Russell Swerdlow, Laird Forrest, Jordan Hunt, Heather Wilkins, Eli Michaelis
  • Patent number: 11045556
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel therapeutic nanoparticles. In particular, the present invention is directed to nanoparticles associated (e.g., complexed, conjugated, encapsulated, absorbed, adsorbed, admixed) with angiogenesis-activating-agents, methods of synthesizing the same, devices or compositions comprising such nanoparticles, as well as systems and methods utilizing the nanoparticles (e.g., in therapeutic settings for enhancing and/or activating angiogenesis at targeted tissue region).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2021
    Assignees: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN, THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
    Inventors: Steven R. Buchman, Mark Cohen, Alexis Donneys, Noah Nelson, Laird Forrest, Ti Zhang, Qiuhong Yang
  • Patent number: 10857199
    Abstract: A method of promoting hair growth can include: a polypeptide having a sequence that has at least 75% complementarity to or at least 75% identical to SPR4; and topically administering the polypeptide to a subject. This can include putting or causing the polypeptide to be in the skin, such as in any dermal layer. In one aspect, the method can include administering the composition topically so as to administer the polypeptide to the subject. In one aspect, the method can include administering the polypeptide to skin of the subject. In one aspect, the method can include administering the polypeptide to a hair follicle of the subject. In one aspect, the method can include administering the polypeptide to a bald spot of the subject.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2020
    Assignee: The University of Kansas
    Inventors: Peter S. N. Rowe, Aline Martin, Nicolae Valentin David, M. Laird Forrest, Kenneth Ryan Moulder, Shuang Cai, Daniel J. Aires
  • Publication number: 20200330507
    Abstract: Provided are platinum(IV) compounds of Formula I or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. Also provided are compositions including such compounds as well as methods of using the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2020
    Publication date: October 22, 2020
    Applicants: University of Kansas, HylaPharm, LLC
    Inventors: Laird Forrest, Daniel Aires, Ryan Moulder, Ruolin Lu, Jordan Hunt, Peter Kleindl, Ti Zhang, Chad Groer, Shuang Cai
  • Publication number: 20200101132
    Abstract: A method of promoting hair growth can include: a polypeptide having a sequence that has at least 75% complementarity to or at least 75% identical to SPR4; and topically administering the polypeptide to a subject. This can include putting or causing the polypeptide to be in the skin, such as in any dermal layer. In one aspect, the method can include administering the composition topically so as to administer the polypeptide to the subject. In one aspect, the method can include administering the polypeptide to skin of the subject. In one aspect, the method can include administering the polypeptide to a hair follicle of the subject. In one aspect, the method can include administering the polypeptide to a bald spot of the subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2019
    Publication date: April 2, 2020
    Applicant: The University of Kansas
    Inventors: Peter S. N. Rowe, Aline Martin, Nicolae Valentin David, M. Laird Forrest, Kenneth Ryan Moulder, Shuang Cai, Daniel J. Aires
  • Patent number: 10350263
    Abstract: A method of promoting hair growth can include: a polypeptide having a sequence that has at least 75% complementarity to or at least 75% identical to SPR4; and topically administering the polypeptide to a subject. This can include putting or causing the polypeptide to be in the skin, such as in any dermal layer. In one aspect, the method can include administering the composition topically so as to administer the polypeptide to the subject. In one aspect, the method can include administering the polypeptide to skin of the subject. In one aspect, the method can include administering the polypeptide to a hair follicle of the subject. In one aspect, the method can include administering the polypeptide to a bald spot of the subject.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2019
    Assignee: The University of Kansas
    Inventors: Peter S. N. Rowe, Aline Martin, Nicolae Valentin David, M. Laird Forrest, Kenneth Ryan Moulder, Shuang Cai, Daniel J. Aires
  • Publication number: 20190167757
    Abstract: A method of promoting hair growth can include: a polypeptide having a sequence that has at least 75% complementarity to or at least 75% identical to SPR4; and topically administering the polypeptide to a subject. This can include putting or causing the polypeptide to be in the skin, such as in any dermal layer. In one aspect, the method can include administering the composition topically so as to administer the polypeptide to the subject. In one aspect, the method can include administering the polypeptide to skin of the subject. In one aspect, the method can include administering the polypeptide to a hair follicle of the subject. In one aspect, the method can include administering the polypeptide to a bald spot of the subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2019
    Publication date: June 6, 2019
    Inventors: Peter S. N. Rowe, Aline Martin, Nicolae Valentin David, M. Laird Forrest, Kenneth Ryan Moulder, Shuang Cai, Daniel J. Aires
  • Patent number: 10213479
    Abstract: A method of promoting hair growth can include: a polypeptide having a sequence that has at least 75% complementarity to or at least 75% identical to SPR4; and topically administering the polypeptide to a subject. This can include putting or causing the polypeptide to be in the skin, such as in any dermal layer. In one aspect, the method can include administering the composition topically so as to administer the polypeptide to the subject. In one aspect, the method can include administering the polypeptide to skin of the subject. In one aspect, the method can include administering the polypeptide to a hair follicle of the subject. In one aspect, the method can include administering the polypeptide to a bald spot of the subject.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2019
    Assignee: The University of Kansas
    Inventors: Peter S. N. Rowe, Aline Martin, Nicolae Valentin David, M. Laird Forrest, Kenneth Ryan Moulder, Shuang Cai, Daniel J. Aires
  • Publication number: 20190015518
    Abstract: One aspect of the present invention is directed to conjugates that comprise a linear polymer carrier, a linker and one or more drugs or imaging agents, as well as pharmaceutical compositions that include such conjugates. The drug may be a platinum-containing drug with a linker comprised of a modified amino acid. The conjugate may alternatively include a metal complexing ligand with a metal used for imaging or chemotherapeutic purposes. Another aspect of the invention is directed to formulations and processes for lyophilization of hyaluronan conjugates. Another aspect of the invention is directed to methods for treating and/or inhibiting cancer utilizing the conjugates and compositions described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2017
    Publication date: January 17, 2019
    Inventors: MARCUS LAIRD FORREST, SHUANG CAI, TI ZHANG, SP SANJEEWA NILENDRA SENADHEERA, CHAD GROER, DANIEL AIRES
  • Publication number: 20190008984
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel therapeutic nanoparticles. In particular, the present invention is directed to nanoparticles associated (e.g., complexed, conjugated, encapsulated, absorbed, adsorbed, admixed) with angiogenesis-activating-agents, methods of synthesizing the same, devices or compositions comprising such nanoparticles, as well as systems and methods utilizing the nanoparticles (e.g., in therapeutic settings for enhancing and/or activating angiogenesis at targeted tissue region).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2016
    Publication date: January 10, 2019
    Inventors: Steven R. BUCHMAN, Mark COHEN, Alexis DONNEYS, Noah NELSON, Laird FORREST, Ti ZHANG, Qiuhong YANG
  • Publication number: 20180050081
    Abstract: A method of promoting hair growth can include: a polypeptide having a sequence that has at least 75% complementarity to or at least 75% identical to SPR4; and topically administering the polypeptide to a subject. This can include putting or causing the polypeptide to be in the skin, such as in any dermal layer. In one aspect, the method can include administering the composition topically so as to administer the polypeptide to the subject. In one aspect, the method can include administering the polypeptide to skin of the subject. In one aspect, the method can include administering the polypeptide to a hair follicle of the subject. In one aspect, the method can include administering the polypeptide to a bald spot of the subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2015
    Publication date: February 22, 2018
    Inventors: Peter S. N. Rowe, Aline Martin, Nicolae Valentin David, M. Laird Forrest, Kenneth Ryan Moulder, Shuang Cai, Daniel J. Aires
  • Publication number: 20160279108
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to drug conjugates of mTOR inhibitors comprising an mTOR inhibitor, such as rapamycin, conjugated to hyaluronic acid by a linker comprising an ester, carbonate, or carbamate. The present invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the drug conjugates, and methods of making and using the drug conjugates and the pharmaceutical compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2016
    Publication date: September 29, 2016
    Applicants: UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS, NANOPHARM LLC (d/b/a HYLAPHARM)
    Inventors: MARCUS LAIRD FORREST, TI ZHANG, S P SANJEEWA N. SENADHEERA, DANIEL AIRES, YUNQI ZHAO, SHAOFENG DUAN, CHAD GROER
  • Patent number: 8802235
    Abstract: A multi-arm, star-shaped polymer composition can be configured for drug delivery and imaging applications in vivo. The star polymer architecture can be synthesized using living radical polymerization techniques, including reversible addition-fragmentation chain transfer and macromolecular design via the interchange of xanthates with a broad range of reaction conditions and functional groups. The star-shaped polymeric carriers can be tailored for preferential delivery of chemotherapeutics into the tumor-draining lymphatics via subcutaneous, peritumoral or intratumoral injections. The carriers can be loaded with the chemotherapeutic agents from about 10% to about 25% w/w. In addition, the carriers can be loaded with imaging agents from about 5% to about 10% w/w. The molecular weights of the polymeric carriers can be about 40 kDa to about 130 kDa. The chemotherapeutics can be cisplatin, geldanamycin or nitric oxide-donating prodrugs. The imaging agent can be a near-infrared dye, such as IR820.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2014
    Assignee: University of Kansas
    Inventors: Marcus Laird Forrest, Shaofeng Duan, Shuang Cai, Ti Zhang, Qiuhong Yang, Daniel Aires