Patents by Inventor Mindy George-Weinstein

Mindy George-Weinstein 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).

  • OPTICALLY CLEAR, IN-SITU FORMING BIODEGRADABLE NANO-CARRIERS FOR OCULAR THERAPY, AND METHODS USING SAME
    Publication number: 20230140691
    Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention relates to thermo-reversible hydrogel drug delivery compositions comprising at least one biodegradable copolymer drug carrier. In certain embodiments, the hydrogel compositions of the invention are optically clear and suitable for use in local delivery of ocular therapeutics. In other embodiments, the hydrogel compositions of the invention provide a means for controlled or sustained drug delivery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2022
    Publication date: May 4, 2023
    Applicant: Rowan University
    Inventors: Mark E. Byrne, Mindy George-Weinstein, Laura L. Osorno
  • Cellular Delivery of DNA Intercalating Agents
    Publication number: 20200148763
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for targeted delivery of active agents to cells are provided. The compositions comprise a wholly or partially double-stranded synthetic DNA carrier, and an active agent intercalated in double-stranded portions of the DNA carrier. The DNA carrier may also be linked to a targeting agent. The compositions are useful for delivering an active agent into a targeted cell type, for example a cytotoxic agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2019
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Inventors: Robert C. Getts, James Kadushin, Mindy George-Weinstein, Jacquelyn Gerhart, Emanuela Dylgjeri, Kelly Rhodes
  • OPTICALLY CLEAR, IN-SITU FORMING BIODEGRADABLE NANO-CARRIERS FOR OCULAR THERAPY, AND METHODS USING SAME
    Publication number: 20200038323
    Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention relates to thermo-reversible hydrogel drug delivery compositions comprising at least one biodegradable copolymer drug carrier. In certain embodiments, the hydrogel compositions of the invention are optically clear and suitable for use in local delivery of ocular therapeutics. In other embodiments, the hydrogel compositions of the invention provide a means for controlled or sustained drug delivery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2018
    Publication date: February 6, 2020
    Inventors: Mark E. Byrne, Mindy George-Weinstein, Laura L. Osorno
  • METHODS AND KITS FOR DETECTING MYO/NOG CELLS IN HUMAN ADIPOSE TISSUE AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF
    Publication number: 20190391147
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and kits for detecting Myo/Nog cells in a sample containing human adipose tissue, as well as therapeutic use thereof for tissue regeneration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2017
    Publication date: December 26, 2019
    Inventors: MINDY GEORGE-WEINSTEIN, SPENCER BROWN, JACQUELYN GERHART
  • Cellular Delivery of DNA Intercalating Agents
    Publication number: 20170312299
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for targeted delivery of active agents to cells are provided. The compositions comprise a wholly or partially double-stranded synthetic DNA carrier, and an active agent intercalated in double-stranded portions of the DNA carrier. The DNA carrier may also be linked to a targeting agent. The compositions are useful for delivering an active agent into a targeted cell type, for example a cytotoxic agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2017
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventors: Robert C. Getts, James Kadushin, Mindy George-Weinstein, Jacquelyn Gerhart, Emanuela Dylgjeri, Kelly Rhodes
  • Compositions and methods for the treatment and prevention of lens fibrotic diseases
    Patent number: 9273133
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for treating fibrotic diseases are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2016
    Assignees: Lankenau Institute for Medical Research, Thomas Jefferson University
    Inventors: Allyn Sue Menko, Mindy George-Weinstein, Janice L. Walker, Jacquelyn Gerhart
  • Cellular Delivery of DNA Intercalating Agents
    Publication number: 20160051693
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for targeted delivery of active agents to cells are provided. The compositions comprise a wholly or partially double-stranded synthetic DNA carrier, and an active agent intercalated in double-stranded portions of the DNA carrier. The DNA carrier may also be linked to a targeting agent. The compositions are useful for delivering an active agent into a targeted cell type, for example a cytotoxic agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2014
    Publication date: February 25, 2016
    Inventors: Robert C. Getts, James Kadushin, Mindy George-Weinstein, Jacquelyn Gerhart, Emanuela Dylgjeri, Kelly Rhodes
  • Composition and Methods for Treating Cancer
    Publication number: 20150037358
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for detecting, prognosing, inhibiting, treating, and/or preventing cancer are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2013
    Publication date: February 5, 2015
    Inventors: Mindy George-Weinstein, Susan Gilmour, Jacquelyn Gerhart
  • Compositions and Methods for the Treatment and Prevention of Lens Fibrotic Diseases
    Publication number: 20110256054
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for treating fibrotic diseases are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2009
    Publication date: October 20, 2011
    Inventors: Allyn Sue Menko, Mindy George-Weinstein, Janice L, Walker, Jacquelyn Gerhart