Patents by Inventor Renee Hood

Renee Hood 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).

  • Microfluidic liposome synthesis, purification and active drug loading
    Patent number: 10434065
    Abstract: Microfluidic methods and systems are provided for continuous flow synthesis and active loading of liposomes, which include a liposome formation region configured to form a population of liposomes and a microdialysis region downstream from the liposome formation region and configured to form a transmembrane gradient for active drug loading of the liposomes. Microfluidic methods and systems for high throughput production of liposomes are also provided featuring high aspect ratio microchannels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2019
    Assignee: University of Maryland, College Park
    Inventors: Renee Hood, Donald Lad DeVoe
  • Microfluidic Liposome Synthesis, Purification and Active Drug Loading
    Publication number: 20170181972
    Abstract: Microfluidic methods and systems are provided for continuous flow synthesis and active loading of liposomes, which include a liposome formation region configured to form a population of liposomes and a microdialysis region downstream from the liposome formation region and configured to form a transmembrane gradient for active drug loading of the liposomes. Microfluidic methods and systems for high throughput production of liposomes are also provided featuring high aspect ratio microchannels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2017
    Publication date: June 29, 2017
    Applicant: University of Maryland, College Park
    Inventors: Renee Hood, Donald Lad DeVoe
  • Microfluidic liposome synthesis, purification and active drug loading
    Patent number: 9592198
    Abstract: Microfluidic methods and systems are provided for continuous flow synthesis and active loading of liposomes, which include a liposome formation region configured to form a population of liposomes and a microdialysis region downstream from the liposome formation region and configured to form a transmembrane gradient for active drug loading of the liposomes. Microfluidic methods and systems for high throughput production of liposomes are also provided featuring high aspect ratio microchannels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Assignee: University of Maryland, College Park
    Inventors: Renee Hood, Donald Lad DeVoe
  • Microfluidic Liposome Synthesis, Purification and Active Drug Loading
    Publication number: 20150115488
    Abstract: Microfluidic methods and systems are provided for continuous flow synthesis and active loading of liposomes, which include a liposome formation region configured to form a population of liposomes and a microdialysis region downstream from the liposome formation region and configured to form a transmembrane gradient for active drug loading of the liposomes. Microfluidic methods and systems for high throughput production of liposomes are also provided featuring high aspect ratio microchannels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2014
    Publication date: April 30, 2015
    Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, COLLEGE PARK
    Inventors: Renee Hood, Donald Lad DeVoe
  • Nano-Liposomal Formulations and Methods of Use
    Publication number: 20140328898
    Abstract: A method for transdermal drug delivery provides for the topical administration of liposome encapsulated nanoparticles. The encapsulated nanoparticles define a nearly monodisperse population of liposomes having an average diameter within a selected size range. Liposomal nanoparticle formulations and methods of treatment therewith are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Publication date: November 6, 2014
    Applicants: CHILDREN'S NATIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, COLLEGE PARK
    Inventors: Renee Hood, Eric Kendall, Donald Lad DeVoe, Julia Cole Finkel, Zenaide Quezado, Mariana Mafra Junqueira