Patents by Inventor Nancy J. Millenbaugh

Nancy J. Millenbaugh 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).

  • Method of using laser-induced optoacoustics for the treatment of drug-resistant microbial infections
    Patent number: 10835755
    Abstract: The present invention is related to novel functional antibody coated nanoparticles, and the preparation method thereof. The functional antibody coated nanoparticles according to the present invention can be used as photothermal agents to effectively inhibit the growth of microbes including drug-resistant strains and biolfilm with laser irradiation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: The United States of America as Represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: Nancy J. Millenbaugh, Mauris DeSilva, Jonathan Baskin, William R Elliot
  • METHOD OF USING LASER-INDUCED OPTOACOUSTICS FOR THE TREATMENT OF DRUG-RESISTANT MICROBIAL INFECTIONS
    Publication number: 20180250523
    Abstract: The present invention is related to novel functional antibody coated nanoparticles, and the preparation method thereof. The functional antibody coated nanoparticles according to the present invention can be used as photothermal agents to effectively inhibit the growth of microbes including drug-resistant strains and biolfilm with laser irradiation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2018
    Publication date: September 6, 2018
    Inventors: Nancy J. Millenbaugh, Mauris DeSilva, Jonathan Baskin, William R Elliot
  • Aptamer drug for detoxification of alpha-toxin
    Patent number: 9217134
    Abstract: Aptamers and methods of use thereof are presented for the treatment or diagnosis of Staphylococcus aureus infection. The aptamers binds to and capable of neutralization of Staphylococcus aureus alpha-toxin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2015
    Assignee: The United States of America as Represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: Jeevalatha Vivekananda, Nancy J. Millenbaugh
  • METHOD OF USING LASER-INDUCED OPTOACOUSTICS FOR THE TREATMENT OF DRUG-RESISTANT MICROBIAL INFECTIONS
    Publication number: 20140350452
    Abstract: The present invention is related to novel functional antibody coated nanoparticles, and the preparation method thereof. The functional antibody coated nanoparticles according to the present invention can be used as photothermal agents to effectively inhibit the growth of microbes including drug-resistant strains and biolfilm with laser irradiation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2013
    Publication date: November 27, 2014
    Inventors: Nancy J. Millenbaugh, Mauris DeSilva, Jonathan Baskin, William R. Elliot