Patents by Inventor Lance A. Liotta

Lance A. Liotta 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: 20240142444
    Abstract: The invention relates to a relates to a highly sensitive, non-invasive diagnostic method for detection infectious diseases. In one embodiment, the invention relates to novel rapid, self-working, visual field test for a panel of disease specific derived biomarkers. In one embodiment, the invention comprises a collecting device comprising a collapsible non hygroscopic net tethered with immobilized nanoparticles to capture and concentrate a target analyte present in a fluid; wherein the nanoparticle comprises a core and a shell, wherein the core comprises a molecular bait. The invention also relates to identification of biomarkers for identification of various pathogenic diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2020
    Publication date: May 2, 2024
    Inventors: Lance LIOTTA, Marissa A. HOWARD, Alessandra Luchini KUNKEL, Sameen YUSUF, Sara SHARIF, Ruben MAGNI
  • Publication number: 20240133778
    Abstract: A visualization fluid composition is provided to enhance visualization and analysis of samples. The visualization fluid composition includes a low molecular weight ester, ether, or formate moiety, a volatile organic liquid chemical component, stabilization components, preservation components; and an image color adjusting moiety.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2023
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Applicant: George Mason Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Lance Liotta, Marissa Ashton Howard, Amanda Nicole Haymond Still, Thomas Raymond Philipson, Philip Andrew Pappalardo
  • Publication number: 20240110852
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for the simulataneous capture and release using micropattern surfaces for tissue and cell microdissection. In one example, a patterned thermoplastic film has a first surface and a plurality of projections attached to and extending outwardly from the first surface. The projections form a pattern on the thermoplastic film.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2023
    Publication date: April 4, 2024
    Applicant: GEORGE MASON RESEARCH FOUNDATION, INC.
    Inventors: Lance LIOTTA, Virginia ESPINA, Nitin AGRAWAL, Alessandra Luchini KUNKEL
  • Publication number: 20240091741
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compositions, devices and methods for removing/filtering out microorganisms from a given fluid. The composition of the present invention comprises a non-water imbibing, biocompatible filament and at least one affinity ligand that is capable of capturing the microorganism(s). The invention also discloses methods for detection, diagnosis, and/or treatment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2023
    Publication date: March 21, 2024
    Inventors: Alessandra Luchini Kunkel, Silvia Isabel Cachaco, Rocío Solange Prisby, Amanda Haymond Still, Lance Liotta, Luisa Gregori, Cyrus Bett
  • Publication number: 20240084044
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to heteromultivalent nucleic acid scaffolds and peptides, and to compositions comprising the scaffolds and peptides, and to methods for preparing and using the scaffolds and peptides. The present disclosure also relates to use of the scaffolds, peptides, and compositions for preventing or disrupting interactions between molecules, in particular protein-protein interactions, in particular for the treatment or prevention of disease, in particular cancer, such as breast cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2023
    Publication date: March 14, 2024
    Inventors: Amanda Haymond Still, Remi Veneziano, Jessica A. Roman, Lance Liotta, Alessandra Luchini Kunkel
  • Patent number: 11912740
    Abstract: Methods for isolating proteins from a honey sample are provided. The methods include contacting the honey sample with a substrate functionalized with one or more reactive dyes and recovering proteins associated with the substrate. Methods for detecting proteins in a honey sample and assessing the risk of colony collapse disorder are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: GEORGE MASON RESEARCH FOUNDATION, INC.
    Inventors: Rocio Solange Cornero, Alessandra Luchini Kunkel, Lance A. Liotta, Claudius Mueller
  • Patent number: 11857169
    Abstract: A collapsible sample collection device with a novel, collapsible 3D capture open affinity net dispersed throughout the volume of the container, said net with tethered affinity moieties, is designed to address the need for low-cost, simple harvesting and concentration of diagnostic analytes that generally does not require any ancillary equipment. The collection device generally permits analytes of interest to be efficiently harvested from body fluid samples, in one step, concentrated, collapsed into a flat mailing size, and protected from degradation without the need for traditional cold chain technologies. The concentration factor will increase sensitivity by several orders of magnitude when coupled with any type of downstream analyte measurement, including point of care testing. The collection device, in various embodiments, obviates the need for handling transport or storage of the fluid portion of the body fluid sample (e.g. blood, urine, saliva, etc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: George Mason Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Sameen Yusuf, Marissa A. Howard, Sara Sharif, Kelsey Mitchell, Amanda Haymond Still, Ngoc Bao Vuong, Alessandra Luchini Kunkel, Lance A. Liotta
  • Publication number: 20230417637
    Abstract: Laser Capture Microdissection devices and methods are provided. A Laser Capture Microdissection device contains a transmissive film and a transfer film. The transmissive film includes a first material configured to transmit laser energy. The transfer film includes a second material configured to absorb UV-laser energy. The transfer film contains an absorptive substance to absorb UV-laser energy and convert it into heat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2021
    Publication date: December 28, 2023
    Applicant: George Mason Research Foundation, INC.
    Inventors: Lance A. LIOTTA, Alessandra Luchini KUNKEL, Marissa Ashton HOWARD, Amanda Haymond STILL, Harini SOMANCHI, Philip Andrew PAPPALARDO
  • Publication number: 20230384187
    Abstract: A liquid including an organic component, a stabilization component, and a preservation component is provided. The organic component, the stabilization component, and the preservation component are different components. The organic component present in the liquid includes a volatile organic solution with a refractive index of 1.5 or below. Further, the liquid is a visualization solution that provides a resolving power of a lens by 1/1.5.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2021
    Publication date: November 30, 2023
    Applicant: George Mason Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Lance A. LIOTTA, Alessandra Luchini KUNKEL, Marissa Ashton HOWARD, Amanda Haymond STILL, Amanda Lynn STILL, Virginia ESPINA
  • Patent number: 11747242
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for the simultaneous capture and release using micropattern surfaces for tissue and cell microdissection. In one example, a patterned thermoplastic film has a first surface and a plurality of projections attached to and extending outwardly from the first surface. The projections form a pattern on the thermoplastic film.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: George Mason Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Lance Liotta, Virginia Espina, Nitin Agrawal, Alessandra Luchini Kunkel
  • Patent number: 11493518
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compositions and methodology for revealing binding sites between proteins, proteins and nucleic acids, or proteins and small molecules. The disclosure provides rapid and direct positive identification and sequencing of the contact region between such molecules, and can be applied to individual interacting pairs, as well as large-scale or global interactions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2022
    Assignee: GEORGE MASON RESEARCH FOUNDATION, INC.
    Inventors: Alessandra Luchini Kunkel, Lance Liotta, Virginia Espina
  • Publication number: 20220221454
    Abstract: An embodiment relates to a reagent buffer comprising a zwitterionic sulfonic solution, a non-ionic surfactant solution, and a buffer solution, wherein the reagent buffer has a pH range of about 7.0 to about 8.0 and a circular dichroism with an absorbance peak more than 0 at 190 nm and 225 nm. In an embodiment, the reagent buffer is configured to be a reagent buffer for a lateral flow immunoassay for detection of COVID-19.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2022
    Publication date: July 14, 2022
    Inventors: Lance A. LIOTTA, Alessandra Luchini Kunkel, Marissa Ashton Howard, Amanda Haymond Still, Ghaliah Abdraboh M. Alluhaibi, Hannah Elizabeth Steinberg
  • Publication number: 20220167918
    Abstract: A wearable device measures, tracks, and monitors a wearer's physical physiological conditions during a rehabilitation period. Metrics such as temperature, patellar shifting, limb circumference, and acceleration may be collected. Changes in monitored conditions may be assessed for detecting medical abnormalities which require specialized attention, including for example embolisms or infections. A networked communication system and various user interfaces may be used for medical support personnel and patients alike to stay updated with the patient's rehabilitation progress and to make adjustments in a patient's individual rehabilitation program.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2022
    Publication date: June 2, 2022
    Inventors: Marissa A. Howard, Lance A. Liotta, Rachel Naidich, Matthew Luu Trang, Ish Sethi, Rebecca Woodhouse, Kshamata Neupane
  • Patent number: 11284838
    Abstract: A wearable device measures, tracks, and monitors a wearer's physical physiological conditions during a rehabilitation period. Metrics such as temperature, patellar shifting, limb circumference, and acceleration may be collected. Changes in monitored conditions may be assessed for detecting medical abnormalities which require specialized attention, including for example embolisms or infections. A networked communication system and various user interfaces may be used for medical support personnel and patients alike to stay updated with the patient's rehabilitation progress and to make adjustments in a patient's individual rehabilitation program.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2022
    Assignee: George Mason University Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Marissa A. Howard, Lance A. Liotta, Rachel Naidich, Matthew Luu Trang, Ish Sethi, Rebecca Woodhouse, Kshamata Neupane
  • Publication number: 20220064259
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compounds, complexes, compositions, kits and methods for determining interacting and/or binding sites between e.g., proteins, proteins and nucleic acids, proteins and small molecules, or intrachain protein domains. The disclosure provides rapid and direct positive identification of the contact interface region between such molecules, and can be applied to individual interacting pairs, as well as large-scale or global interactions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2020
    Publication date: March 3, 2022
    Inventors: Lance Liotta, Alessandra Luchini Kunkel, Amanda Still, Mikell Paige
  • Publication number: 20210231652
    Abstract: A labeling molecule is provided. The labeling molecule includes a compound of the following formula: CA-(M)-A]n. In the formula, “A” is a label anchor moiety, “M” is an identification moiety, and “CA” is a coordination agent moiety. The label anchor is an organic moiety that binds to a surface of a targeted biomolecule through noncovalent or covalent interactions at one end of the label anchor and binds a coordination moiety. The coordination moiety includes an identification moiety at an end that is distal to the end conjugated to the surface of the targeted biomolecule, and the subscript “n” is 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2019
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Applicant: George Mason Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Lance A. LIOTTA, Alessandra Luchini KUNKEL, Amanda N. Haymond STILL
  • Patent number: 11074998
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a system and method for real-time delivery of medical tests and related data from laboratories (12) or similar sources (18) to portable communication devices such as mobile phones (14), text-enabled pagers (14) and web-enabled personal digital assistance (PDA's) (14) and other WAP devices (14). The subject system enables physicians to access test results remotely as soon as they become available. Also, the system allows the physician to develop an electronic prescription and submit the electronic prescription to a pharmacy using the portable communications device (14).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2021
    Assignee: INSTANTDX, LLC
    Inventors: Lance A. Liotta, Tyson Liotta
  • Publication number: 20210198308
    Abstract: Methods for isolating proteins from a honey sample are provided. The methods include contacting the honey sample with a substrate functionalized with one or more reactive dyes and recovering proteins associated with the substrate. Methods for detecting proteins in a honey sample and assessing the risk of colony collapse disorder are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2020
    Publication date: July 1, 2021
    Inventors: Rocio Solange Cornero, Alessandra Luchini Kunkel, Lance A. Liotta, Claudius Mueller
  • Publication number: 20210132049
    Abstract: A device and system for conducting accurate diagnosis of states of disease or health, including cancer, with high sensitivity and specificity is described. The system employs a portable cassette-based testing system which is configured to detect pp analytes captured by hydrogel particles equipped with affinity bait(s) and an amplification reporter system. The affinity baits bind to a wide range of analytes, including: metabolites, proteins, nucleic acids, lipids, hormones, cytokines, growth factors, biomarkers, virus particles, exosomes, bacteria, fungi, drug compounds, synthetic organic compounds, volatile odorants, toxicants, and pollutants. The affinity baits bind with extremely high affinity, preserving the captured analyte. This system can increase the sensitivity of detection of said analytes up to ten-thousand-fold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2018
    Publication date: May 6, 2021
    Inventors: Lance A. Liotta, Alessandra Luchini Kunkel, Marissa A. Howard, Sameen Yusuf, Sara Sharif, Rohit L. Madhu
  • Patent number: D912270
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2021
    Assignee: GEORGE MASON RESEARCH FOUNDATON, INC.
    Inventors: Lance Liotta, Alessandra Luchini, Amanda N. Haymond Still