Patents by Inventor Lance Liotta

Lance 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).

  • Patent number: 12529630
    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: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2026
    Assignee: GEORGE MASON RESEARCH FOUNDATION, INC.
    Inventors: Lance Liotta, Virginia Espina, Nitin Agrawal, Alessandra Luchini Kunkel
  • Publication number: 20250333472
    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: May 9, 2025
    Publication date: October 30, 2025
    Inventors: Lance Liotta, Alessandra Luchini Kunkel, Amanda Still, Mikell Paige
  • Patent number: 12331096
    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: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2025
    Assignee: George Mason Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Lance Liotta, Alessandra Luchini Kunkel, Amanda Still, Mikell Paige
  • Publication number: 20250034664
    Abstract: Compositions that comprise extracellular portions of viral nucleic acids present on plasma membranes of host cells infected with virus, or that comprise molecules that specifically bind the extracellular portions, are disclosed, and provide for targeting cells that harbor the virus, in particular cells that harbor latent virus. Reagents, components, and kits as well as diagnostic and therapeutic methods based on the extracellular portions of viral nucleic acids that identify cells harboring the virus, in particular harboring latent virus such as, for example, latent retrovirus (e.g., HIV), are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2022
    Publication date: January 30, 2025
    Inventors: Fatah Kashanchi, Lance Liotta, Pooja Khatkar
  • 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, RocĂ­o 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: 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: 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
  • Patent number: 10927155
    Abstract: In one aspect, the invention relates to compositions comprising peptides and/or peptidomimetic compounds, methods of making same, pharmaceutical compositions comprising same, and methods of treating various diseases, including, but not limited to, arthritis, obstructive lung disease, psoriasis, asthma, a defect in hematopoiesis, a neoplasia, a fungal infection, a parasitic infection, or an autoimmune disease, such as, but not limited to, rheumatoid arthritis, atopic allergy, anaphylaxis, psoriasis, asthma, lupus erythematosis, a myeloid cell disorder, or a eosinophil cell disorder. In an aspect, the disclosed peptides and/or compounds inhibit the interaction of IL-1RAcP with the ST2 and IL33 receptor/cytokine complexes. In a further aspect, the disclosed peptides and/or compounds inhibit the interaction of IL-1RAcP with the IL-1R1 and IL-1? receptor/cytokine complexes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2021
    Assignee: GEORGE MASON RESEARCH FOUNDATION, INC.
    Inventors: Lance Liotta, Alessandra Luchini, Virginia Espina, Mikell Paige
  • Publication number: 20200333220
    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: May 20, 2020
    Publication date: October 22, 2020
    Applicant: GEORGE MASON RESEARCH FOUNDATION, INC.
    Inventors: Lance LIOTTA, Virginia ESPINA, Nitin AGRAWAL, Alessandra Luchini KUNKEL
  • Patent number: 10697866
    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: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2020
    Assignee: GEORGE MASON RESEARCH FOUNDATION, INC.
    Inventors: Lance Liotta, Virginia Espina, Nitin Agrawal, Alessandra Luchini
  • Publication number: 20190352351
    Abstract: In one aspect, the invention relates to compositions comprising peptides and/or peptidomimetic compounds, methods of making same, pharmaceutical compositions comprising same, and methods of treating various diseases, including, but not limited to, arthritis, obstructive lung disease, psoriasis, asthma, a defect in hematopoiesis, a neoplasia, a fungal infection, a parasitic infection, or an autoimmune disease, such as, but not limited to, rheumatoid arthritis, atopic allergy, anaphylaxis, psoriasis, asthma, lupus erythematosis, a myeloid cell disorder, or a eosinophil cell disorder. In an aspect, the disclosed peptides and/or compounds inhibit the interaction of IL-1RAcP with the ST2 and IL33 receptor/cytokine complexes. In a further aspect, the disclosed peptides and/or compounds inhibit the interaction of IL-1RAcP with the IL-1R1 and IL-1? receptor/cytokine complexes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2016
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Inventors: Lance LIOTTA, Alessandra LUCHINI, Virginia ESPINA, Mikell PAIGE
  • Publication number: 20190250079
    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: April 26, 2019
    Publication date: August 15, 2019
    Inventors: LANCE LIOTTA, VIRGINIA ESPINA, NITIN AGRAWAL, ALESSANDRA LUCHINI
  • Patent number: 10324008
    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: December 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2019
    Assignee: GEORGE MASON RESEARCH FOUNDATION
    Inventors: Lance Liotta, Virginia Espina, Nitin Agrawal, Alessandra Luchini
  • Publication number: 20190033319
    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: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2018
    Publication date: January 31, 2019
    Applicant: George Mason Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Alessandra Luchini, Lance Liotta, Virginia Espina
  • 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