Patents by Inventor Peter A. Crooks

Peter A. Crooks 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: 12410336
    Abstract: A cellulose based anti-viral/anti-microbial coating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2025
    Assignees: Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas, Bioventures, LLC
    Inventors: Soma Shekar Dachavaram, John P. Moore, Peter A. Crooks, Jamie Hestekin
  • Publication number: 20230174814
    Abstract: A cellulose based anti-viral/anti-microbial coating.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2021
    Publication date: June 8, 2023
    Applicants: BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS, Bioventures, LLC
    Inventors: Soma Shekar Dachavaram, John P. Moore, Peter A. Crooks, Jamie Hestekin
  • Publication number: 20190231790
    Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of the formula (I) wherein: X1, X2 and X3 are heteroatoms; R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9 and R10 are independently selected from H, halo, —OH, —NO2, —CN and optionally substituted aliphatic, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, aryl or heteroaryl; and Z is optionally substituted C1-8 straight-chained or branched aliphatic, optionally containing 1 or more double or triple bonds, wherein one or more carbons are optionally replaced by R* wherein R* is optionally substituted cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, aryl or heteroaryl; an amino acid residue, H, —CN, —C(O)—, —C(O)C(O)—, —C(O)NR1—, —C(O)NR1NR2—, —C(O)O—, —OC(O)—, —NR1CO2—, —O—, —NR1C(O)NR2—, —OC(O)NR1—, —NR1C(O)—, —S—, —SO—, —SO2—, —NR1—, —SO2NR1—, —NR1R2, or —NR1SO2—, wherein R1 and R2 are independently selected from H and optionally substituted aliphatic, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, aryl or heteroaryl; or where R* is NR1R2, R1 and R2 optionally together with the nitrogen atom form an optionally substituted 5-12 membered rin
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2019
    Publication date: August 1, 2019
    Inventors: Peter A. Crooks, Craig T. Jordan, Xiaochen Wei
  • Patent number: 10251890
    Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of the formula (I) wherein: X1, X2 and X3 are heteroatoms; R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9 and R10 are independently selected from H, halo, —OH, —NO2, —CN and optionally substituted aliphatic, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, aryl or heteroaryl; and Z is optionally substituted C1-8 straight-chained or branched aliphatic, optionally containing 1 or more double or triple bonds, wherein one or more carbons are optionally replaced by R* wherein R* is optionally substituted cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, aryl or heteroaryl; an amino acid residue, H, —CN, —C(O)—, —C(O)C(O)—, —C(O)NR1—, —C(O)NR1NR2—, —C(O)O—, —OC(O)—, —NR1CO2—, —O—, —NR1C(O)NR2—, —OC(O)NR1—, —NR1NR2—, —NR1C(O)—, —S—, —SO—, —SO2—, —NR1—, —SO2NR1—, —NR1R2, or —NR1SO2—, wherein R1 and R2 are independently selected from H and optionally substituted aliphatic, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, aryl or heteroaryl; or where R* is NR1R2, R1 and R2 optionally together with the nitrogen atom form an optionally substituted 5-12 me
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2019
    Assignee: University of Kentucky
    Inventors: Peter A. Crooks, Craig T. Jordan, Xiaochen Wei
  • Patent number: 9908892
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides derivatives of melampomagnolide B (MMB), including carbonates, carbamates, and thiocarbamates. The derivatives may be synthesized via an MMB triazole intermediate. These derivatives are useful for treating cancer in humans.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2018
    Assignee: BIOVENTURES, LLC
    Inventors: Venumadhav Janganati, Narsimha Reddy Penthala, Peter A. Crooks, Craig T. Jordan
  • Publication number: 20170226072
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to 1,4-disubstituted piperidines, 1,4-disubstituted piperazines, 1,4-disubstituted diazepanes, and 1,3-disubstituted pyrrolidine compounds and their use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2017
    Publication date: August 10, 2017
    Inventors: Peter A. CROOKS, Linda P. DWOSKIN, John CULVER, Justin R. NICKELL, Guangrong ZHENG
  • Publication number: 20170224698
    Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of the formula (I) wherein: X1, X2 and X3 are heteroatoms; R4, R5, R6, R7, R3, R9 and R10 are independently selected from H, halo, —OH, —NO2, —CN and optionally substituted aliphatic, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, aryl or heteroaryl; and Z is optionally substituted C1-8 straight-chained or branched aliphatic, optionally containing 1 or more double or triple bonds, wherein one or more carbons are optionally replaced by R* wherein R* is optionally substituted cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, aryl or heteroaryl; an amino acid residue, H, —CN, —C(O)—, —C(O)C(O)—, —C(O)NR1—, —C(O)NR1NR2—, —C(O)O—, —OC(O)—, —NR1CO2—, —O—, —NR1C(O)NR2—, —OC(O)NR1—, —NR1NR2—, —NR1C(O)—, —S—, —SO—, —SO2—, —NR1—, —SO2NR1—, —NR1R2, or —NR1SO2—, wherein R1 and R2 are independently selected from H and optionally substituted aliphatic, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, aryl or heteroaryl; or where R* is NR1R2, R1 and R2 optionally together with the nitrogen atom form an optionally substituted 5-12 me
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2016
    Publication date: August 10, 2017
    Inventors: Peter A. Crooks, Craig T. Jordan, Xiaochen Wei
  • Publication number: 20160368929
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides derivatives of melampomagnolide B (MMB), including carbonates, carbamates, and thiocarbamates. The derivatives may be synthesized via an MMB triazole intermediate. These derivatives are useful for treating cancer in humans.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2016
    Publication date: December 22, 2016
    Applicants: The Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas, University of Rochester
    Inventors: Venumadhav Janganati, Narsimha Reddy Penthala, Peter A. Crooks, Craig T. Jordan
  • Patent number: 9499518
    Abstract: Provided are methods for using bis-quaternary ammonium compounds to treat inflammatory pain, neuropathic pain and nociceptive pain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2016
    Assignees: University of Kentucky Research Foundation, University of Utah
    Inventors: Joseph R. Holtman, Peter A. Crooks, Linda P. Dwoskin, J. Michael McIntosh, Elzbieta Pogonowska Wala
  • Patent number: 9469650
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides derivatives of melampomagnolide B (MMB), including carbonates, carbamates, and thiocarbamates. The derivatives may be synthesized via an MMB triazole intermediate. These derivatives are useful for treating cancer in humans.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Assignees: BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS, UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER
    Inventors: Venumadhav Janganati, Narsimha Reddy Penthala, Peter A. Crooks, Craig T. Jordan
  • Publication number: 20160279119
    Abstract: Provided are methods for using bis-quaternary ammonium compounds to treat inflammatory pain, neuropathic pain and nociceptive pain.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2010
    Publication date: September 29, 2016
    Applicant: University of Kentucky Research Foundation
    Inventors: Joseph R. HOLTMAN, Peter A. Crooks, Linda P. Dwoskin, J. Michael McIntosh, Elzbieta Pogonowska Wala
  • Patent number: 9447112
    Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of the formula (I) wherein: X1, X2 and X3 are heteroatoms; R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9 and R10 are independently selected from H, halo, —OH, —NO2, —CN and optionally substituted aliphatic, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, aryl or heteroaryl; and Z is optionally substituted C1-8 straight-chained or branched aliphatic, optionally containing 1 or more double or triple bonds, wherein one or more carbons are optionally replaced by R* wherein R* is optionally substituted cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, aryl or heteroaryl; an amino acid residue, H, —CN, —C(O)—, —C(O)C(O)—, —C(O)NR1—, —C(O)NR1NR2—, —C(O)O—, —OC(O)—, —NR1CO2—, —O—, —NR1C(O)NR2—, —OC(O)NR1—, —NR1NR2—, —NR1C(O)—, —S—, —SO—, —SO2—, —NR1—, —SO2NR1—, —NR1R2, or —NR1SO2—, wherein R1 and R2 are independently selected from H and optionally substituted aliphatic, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, aryl or heteroaryl; or where R* is NR1R2, R1 and R2 optionally together with the nitrogen atom form an optionally substituted 5-12 me
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2016
    Assignee: University of Kentucky
    Inventors: Peter A. Crooks, Craig T. Jordan, Xiaochen Wei
  • Patent number: 9382191
    Abstract: A composition and method for treatment of cancer. The composition for treating a skin disorder, comprising: a Nitrogen Mustard or an HX salt of the Nitrogen Mustard, wherein the Nitrogen Mustard or the HX salt of the Nitrogen Mustard is in a non-aqueous vehicle or carrier that does not include petrolatum or ethanol, wherein the non-aqueous vehicle or carrier that does not include petrolatum or ethanol does not include petrolatum or ethanol. The method comprises topically applying the composition of a Nitrogen Mustard or a HX salt of the Nitrogen Mustard to the affected skin, wherein the Nitrogen Mustard or the HX salt of the Nitrogen Mustard is in a non-aqueous vehicle or carrier that does not include petrolatum or ethanol, wherein the non-aqueous vehicle or carrier does not include petrolatum or ethanol.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2016
    Assignee: Actelion Pharmaceuticals, LTD.
    Inventors: Robert Alonso, Peter A. Crooks, Mark A. Pimley
  • Publication number: 20160031840
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to 1,4-disubstituted piperidines, 1,4-disubstituted piperazines, 1,4-disubstituted diazepanes, and 1,3-disubstituted pyrrolidine compounds and their use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Publication date: February 4, 2016
    Inventors: Peter A. CROOKS, Linda P. DWOSKIN, John CULVER, Justin R. NICKELL, Guangrong ZHENG
  • Publication number: 20150259356
    Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of the formula (I) wherein: X1, X2 and X3 are heteroatoms; R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9 and R10 are independently selected from H, halo, —OH, —NO2, —CN and optionally substituted aliphatic, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, aryl or heteroaryl; and Z is optionally substituted C1-8 straight-chained or branched aliphatic, optionally containing 1 or more double or triple bonds, wherein one or more carbons are optionally replaced by R* wherein R* is optionally substituted cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, aryl or heteroaryl; an amino acid residue, H, —CN, —C(O)—, —C(O)C(O)—, —C(O)NR1—, —C(O)NR1NR2—, —C(O)O—, —OC(O)—, —NR1CO2—, —O—, —NR1C(O)NR2—, —OC(O)NR1—, —NR1NR2—, —NR1C(O)—, —S—, —SO—, —SO2—, —NR1—, —SO2NR1—, —NR1R2, or —NR1SO2—, wherein R1 and R2 are independently selected from H and optionally substituted aliphatic, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, aryl or heteroaryl; or where R* is NR1R2, R1 and R2 optionally together with the nitrogen atom form an optionally substituted 5-12 me
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2015
    Publication date: September 17, 2015
    Inventors: Peter A. Crooks, Craig T. Jordan, Xiaochen Wei
  • Patent number: 9045490
    Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of the formula (I) wherein: X1, X2 and X3 are heteroatoms; R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9 and R10 are independently selected from H, halo, —OH, —NO2, —CN and optionally substituted aliphatic, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, aryl or heteroaryl; and Z is optionally substituted C1-8 straight-chained or branched aliphatic, optionally containing 1 or more double or triple bonds, wherein one or more carbons are optionally replaced by R* wherein R* is optionally substituted cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, aryl or heteroaryl; an amino acid residue, H, —CN, —C(O)—, —C(O)C(O)—, —C(O)NR1—, —C(O)NR1NR2—, —C(O)O—, —OC(O)—, —NR1CO2—, —O—, —NR1C(O)NR2—, —OC(O)NR1—, —NR1NR2—, —NR1C(O)—, —S—, —SO—, —SO2—, —NR1—, —SO2NR1—, —NR1R2, or —NR1SO2—, wherein R1 and R2 are independently selected from H and optionally substituted aliphatic, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, aryl or heteroaryl; or where R* is NR1R2, R1 and R2 optionally together with the nitrogen atom form an optionally substituted 5-12 me
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2015
    Assignee: University of Kentucky
    Inventors: Peter A. Crooks, Craig T. Jordan, Xiaochen Wei
  • Publication number: 20150133444
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides derivatives of melampomagnolide B (MMB), including carbonates, carbamates, and thiocarbamates. The derivatives may be synthesized via an MMB triazole intermediate. These derivatives are useful for treating cancer in humans.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2014
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Inventors: Venumadhav Janganati, Narsimha Reddy Penthala, Peter A. Crooks, Craig T. Jordan
  • Publication number: 20150099731
    Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of the formula (I) wherein: X1, X2 and X3 are heteroatoms; R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9 and R10 are independently selected from H, halo, —OH, —NO2, —CN and optionally substituted aliphatic, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, aryl or heteroaryl; and Z is optionally substituted C1-8 straight-chained or branched aliphatic, optionally containing 1 or more double or triple bonds, wherein one or more carbons are optionally replaced by R* wherein R* is optionally substituted cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, aryl or heteroaryl; an amino acid residue, H, —CN, —C(O)—, —C(O)C(O)—, —C(O)NR1—, —C(O)NR1NR2—, —C(O)O—, —OC(O)—, —NR1CO2—, —O—, —NR1C(O)NR2—, —OC(O)NR1—, —NR1NR2—, —NR1C(O)—, —S—, —SO—, —SO2—, —NR1—, —SO2NR1—, —NR1R2, or —NR1SO2—, wherein R1 and R2 are independently selected from H and optionally substituted aliphatic, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, aryl or heteroaryl; or where R* is NR1R2, R1 and R2 optionally together with the nitrogen atom form an optionally substituted 5-12 me
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2014
    Publication date: April 9, 2015
    Applicant: University of Kentucky
    Inventors: Peter A. Crooks, Craig T. Jordan, Xiaochen Wei
  • Patent number: 8884027
    Abstract: Melampomagnolide B is disclosed as a new antileukemic sesquiterpene. A biotin-conjugated derivative of melampomagnolide B was prepared to elucidate its mechanism of action. Prodrugs of Melampomagnolide B are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2014
    Assignees: University of Rochester, University of Kentucky Research Foundation
    Inventors: Peter A. Crooks, Craig T. Jordan, Shanshan Pei, Shama Nasim
  • Publication number: 20140194526
    Abstract: A composition and method for treatment of cancer. The composition for treating a skin disorder, comprising: a Nitrogen Mustard or an HX salt of the Nitrogen Mustard, wherein the Nitrogen Mustard or the HX salt of the Nitrogen Mustard is in a non-aqueous vehicle or carrier that does not include petrolatum or ethanol, wherein the non-aqueous vehicle or carrier that does not include petrolatum or ethanol does not include petrolatum or ethanol. The method comprises topically applying the composition of a Nitrogen Mustard or a HX salt of the Nitrogen Mustard to the affected skin, wherein the Nitrogen Mustard or the HX salt of the Nitrogen Mustard is in a non-aqueous vehicle or carrier that does not include petrolatum or ethanol, wherein the non-aqueous vehicle or carrier does not include petrolatum or ethanol.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2014
    Publication date: July 10, 2014
    Applicant: ACTELION PHARMACEUTICALS LTD.
    Inventors: Robert ALONSO, Peter A. CROOKS, Mark A. PIMLEY