Patents by Inventor Richard R. Cesati
Richard R. Cesati 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).
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Publication number: 20220339303Abstract: The present invention relates to systems, compositions, and methods for the synthesis and use of imaging agents, or precursors thereof. An imaging agent precursor may be converted to an imaging agent using the methods described herein. In some cases, the imaging agent is enriched in 18F. In some cases, an imaging agent may be used to image an area of interest in a subject, including, but not limited to, the heart, cardiovascular system, cardiac vessels, brain, and other organs. In some embodiments, methods and compositions for assessing perfusion and innervation mismatch in a portion of a subject are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2022Publication date: October 27, 2022Inventors: Heike S. Radeke, Richard R. Cesati, Ajay Purohit, Thomas D. Harris, Simon P. Robinson, Ming Yu, David S. Casebier, Carol Hui Hu, Matthias Broekema, David C. Onthank
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Publication number: 20210187131Abstract: The present invention generally relates to methods and system for the synthesis of imaging agents, and precursors thereof. The methods may exhibit improved yields and may allow for the large-scale synthesis of imaging agents, including imaging agents comprising a radioisotope (e.g., 18F). Various embodiments of the invention may be useful as sensors, diagnostic tools, and the like. In some cases, methods for evaluating perfusion, including myocardial perfusion, are provided. Synthetic methods of the invention have also been incorporated into an automated synthesis unit to prepare and purify imaging agents that comprise a radioisotope. In some embodiments, the present invention provides a novel methods and systems comprising imaging agent 1, including methods of imaging in a subject comprising administering a composition comprising imaging agent 1 to a subject by injection, infusion, or any other known method, and imaging the area of the subject wherein the event of interest is located.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2020Publication date: June 24, 2021Applicant: Lantheus Medical Imaging, Inc.Inventors: James F. Castner, Enrico Mongeau, Dianne D. Zdankiewicz, Robert W. Siegler, Richard R. Cesati
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Publication number: 20200397927Abstract: The present invention relates to systems, compositions, and methods for the synthesis and use of imaging agents, or precursors thereof. An imaging agent precursor may be converted to an imaging agent using the methods described herein. In some cases, the imaging agent is enriched in 18F. In some cases, an imaging agent may be used to image an area of interest in a subject, including, but not limited to, the heart, cardiovascular system, cardiac vessels, brain, and other organs. In some embodiments, methods and compositions for assessing perfusion and innervation mismatch in a portion of a subject are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2020Publication date: December 24, 2020Applicant: Lantheus Medical Imaging, Inc.Inventors: Heike S. Radeke, Richard R. Cesati, Ajay Purohit, Thomas D. Harris, Simon P. Robinson, Ming Yu, David S. Casebier, Carol Hui Hu, Matthias Broekema, David C. Onthank
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Publication number: 20200390912Abstract: The invention provides, in some embodiments, methods relating to assessing increased risk of developing atrial fibrillation (AF), and/or the likelihood of responding to particular AF therapies using imaging agents comprising an MMP inhibitor linked to an imaging moiety. The invention further provides methods for evaluating the presence of the risk of developing other cardiovascular conditions and assessing the effectiveness of treatment or other intervention for such conditions by determining MMP levels.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2020Publication date: December 17, 2020Applicants: Lantheus Medical Imaging, Inc., Yale UniversityInventors: Albert J. Sinusas, Joseph G. Akar, Richard R. Cesati, Heike S. Radeke, Stephen B. Haber
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Patent number: 10842892Abstract: The present invention generally relates to methods and system for the synthesis of imaging agents, and precursors thereof. The methods may exhibit improved yields and may allow for the large-scale synthesis of imaging agents, including imaging agents comprising a radioisotope (e.g., 18F). Various embodiments of the invention may be useful as sensors, diagnostic tools, and the like. In some cases, methods for evaluating perfusion, including myocardial perfusion, are provided. Synthetic methods of the invention have also been incorporated into an automated synthesis unit to prepare and purify imaging agents that comprise a radioisotope. In some embodiments, the present invention provides a novel methods and systems comprising imaging agent 1, including methods of imaging in a subject comprising administering a composition comprising imaging agent 1 to a subject by injection, infusion, or any other known method, and imaging the area of the subject wherein the event of interest is located.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2018Date of Patent: November 24, 2020Assignee: Lantheus Medical Imaging, Inc.Inventors: James F. Castner, Enrico Mongeau, Dianne D. Zdankiewicz, Robert W. Siegler, Richard R. Cesati
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Publication number: 20200324002Abstract: The invention relates to products and methods that provide increased yields of certain radiopharmaceuticals.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2020Publication date: October 15, 2020Applicant: Lantheus Medical Imaging, Inc.Inventors: Richard R. Cesati, James F. Castner
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Publication number: 20200230264Abstract: The present invention provides compounds with imaging moieties for imaging a subject. The present invention also relates to systems, compositions, and methods for the synthesis and use of imaging agents, or precursors thereof. An imaging agent precursor may be converted to an imaging agent using the methods described herein. In some cases, a composition or plurality of imaging agents is enriched in 18F. In some cases, an imaging agent may be used to image an area of interest in a subject, including, but not limited to, the heart, cardiovascular system, cardiac vessels, brain, and other organs.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2019Publication date: July 23, 2020Applicant: Lantheus Medical Imaging, Inc.Inventors: Richard R. Cesati, Heike S. Radeke, Suresh K. Pandey, Ajay Purohit, Simon P. Robinson
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Patent number: 10568978Abstract: The invention relates to products and methods that provide increased yields of certain radiopharmaceuticals.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2013Date of Patent: February 25, 2020Assignee: Lantheus Medical Imaging, Inc.Inventors: Richard R. Cesati, James F. Castner
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Patent number: 10500293Abstract: The present invention provides compounds with imaging moieties for imaging a subject. The present invention also relates to systems, compositions, and methods for the synthesis and use of imaging agents, or precursors thereof. An imaging agent precursor may be converted to an imaging agent using the methods described herein. In some cases, a composition or plurality of imaging agents is enriched in 18F. In some cases, an imaging agent may be used to image an area of interest in a subject, including, but not limited to, the heart, cardiovascular system, cardiac vessels, brain, and other organs.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2018Date of Patent: December 10, 2019Assignee: Lantheus Medical Imaging, Inc.Inventors: Richard R. Cesati, Heike S. Radeke, Suresh K. Pandey, Ajay Purohit, Simon P. Robinson
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Publication number: 20180344881Abstract: Processes and compositions for 2-heteroaryl substituted benzofuran derivatives are described. The 2-heteroaryl substituted benzofuran derivatives may be suitable for preparing radiolabeled 2-heteroaryl substituted benzofuran derivatives for imaging amyloid deposits in living patients.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2016Publication date: December 6, 2018Inventors: Richard R. Cesati, III, David S. Casebier, Richard Christian Moreton
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Publication number: 20180318456Abstract: The present invention provides compounds with imaging moieties for imaging a subject. The present invention also relates to systems, compositions, and methods for the synthesis and use of imaging agents, or precursors thereof. An imaging agent precursor may be converted to an imaging agent using the methods described herein. In some cases, a composition or plurality of imaging agents is enriched in 18F. In some cases, an imaging agent may be used to image an area of interest in a subject, including, but not limited to, the heart, cardiovascular system, cardiac vessels, brain, and other organs.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2018Publication date: November 8, 2018Applicant: Lantheus Medical Imaging, Inc.Inventors: Richard R. Cesati, Heike S. Radeke, Suresh K. Pandey, Ajay Purohit, Simon P. Robinson
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Patent number: 10022462Abstract: The present invention generally relates to methods and system for the synthesis of imaging agents, and precursors thereof. The methods may exhibit improved yields and may allow for the large-scale synthesis of imaging agents, including imaging agents comprising a radioisotope (e.g., 18F). Various embodiments of the invention may be useful as sensors, diagnostic tools, and the like. In some cases, methods for evaluating perfusion, including myocardial perfusion, are provided. Synthetic methods of the invention have also been incorporated into an automated synthesis unit to prepare and purify imaging agents that comprise a radioisotope. In some embodiments, the present invention provides a novel methods and systems comprising imaging agent 1, including methods of imaging in a subject comprising administering a composition comprising imaging agent 1 to a subject by injection, infusion, or any other known method, and imaging the area of the subject wherein the event of interest is located.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2017Date of Patent: July 17, 2018Assignee: Lantheus Medical Imaging, Inc.Inventors: Richard R. Cesati, Edward H. Cheesman, Joel Lazewatsky, Heike S. Radeke, Enrico Mongeau, Dianne D. Zdankiewicz, Marybeth Devine
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Publication number: 20180177901Abstract: The invention provides, in some embodiments, methods relating to assessing increased risk of developing atrial fibrillation (AF), and/or the likelihood of responding to particular AF therapies using imaging agents comprising an MMP inhibitor linked to an imaging moiety. The invention further provides methods for evaluating the presence of the risk of developing other cardiovascular conditions and assessing the effectiveness of treatment or other intervention for such conditions by determining MMP levels.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2017Publication date: June 28, 2018Applicants: Lantheus Medical Imaging, Inc., Yale UniversityInventors: Albert J. Sinusas, Joseph G. Akar, Richard R. Cesati, Heike S. Radeke, Stephen B. Haber
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Patent number: 9919064Abstract: The present invention provides compounds with imaging moieties for imaging a subject. The present invention also relates to systems, compositions, and methods for the synthesis and use of imaging agents, or precursors thereof. An imaging agent precursor may be converted to an imaging agent using the methods described herein. In some cases, a composition or plurality of imaging agents is enriched in 18F. In some cases, an imaging agent may be used to image an area of interest in a subject, including, but not limited to, the heart, cardiovascular system, cardiac vessels, brain, and other organs.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2016Date of Patent: March 20, 2018Assignee: Lantheus Medical Imaging, Inc.Inventors: Richard R. Cesati, Heike S. Radeke, Suresh K. Pandey, Ajay Purohit, Simon P. Robinson
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Publication number: 20170266326Abstract: The present invention relates to systems, compositions, and methods for the synthesis and use of imaging agents, or precursors thereof. An imaging agent precursor may be converted to an imaging agent using the methods described herein. In some cases, the imaging agent is enriched in 18F. In some cases, an imaging agent may be used to image an area of interest in a subject, including, but not limited to, the heart, cardiovascular system, cardiac vessels, brain, and other organs. In some embodiments, methods and compositions for assessing perfusion and innervation mismatch in a portion of a subject are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2016Publication date: September 21, 2017Applicant: Lantheus Medical Imaging, Inc.Inventors: Heike S. Radeke, Richard R. Cesati, Ajay Purohit, Thomas D. Harris, Simon P. Robinson, Ming Yu, David S. Casebier, Carol Hui Hu, Matthias Broekema, David C. Onthank
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Publication number: 20170258947Abstract: The present invention generally relates to methods and system for the synthesis of imaging agents, and precursors thereof. The methods may exhibit improved yields and may allow for the large-scale synthesis of imaging agents, including imaging agents comprising a radioisotope (e.g., 18F). Various embodiments of the invention may be useful as sensors, diagnostic tools, and the like. In some cases, methods for evaluating perfusion, including myocardial perfusion, are provided. Synthetic methods of the invention have also been incorporated into an automated synthesis unit to prepare and purify imaging agents that comprise a radioisotope. In some embodiments, the present invention provides a novel methods and systems comprising imaging agent 1, including methods of imaging in a subject comprising administering a composition comprising imaging agent 1 to a subject by injection, infusion, or any other known method, and imaging the area of the subject wherein the event of interest is located.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2017Publication date: September 14, 2017Applicant: Lantheus Medical Imaging, Inc.Inventors: Richard R. Cesati, Edward H. Cheesman, Joel Lazewatsky, Heike S. Radeke, Enrico Mongeau, Dianne D. Zdankiewicz, Marybeth Devine
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Patent number: 9732047Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to compounds, diagnostic agents, and related methods. In some cases, methods for treating patients are provided. More specifically, the disclosure provides compounds, diagnostic agents, and kits for detecting and/or imaging and/or monitoring elastin rich tissues. In addition, the disclosure provides methods of detecting and/or imaging and/or monitoring the presence of coronary plaque, carotid plaque, iliac/femoral plaque, aortic plaque, renal artery plaque, plaque of any arterial vessel, aneurism, vasculitis, other diseases of the arterial wall, and/or damage or structural changes in ligaments, uterus, lungs or skin, as indicated by changes in total vessel wall area, internal lumen size, and exterior arterial perimeter.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2015Date of Patent: August 15, 2017Assignee: Lantheus Medical Imaging, Inc.Inventors: Richard R. Cesati, Thomas D. Harris, Richard J. Looby, Edward H. Cheesman, David S. Casebier
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Patent number: 9713651Abstract: The present invention provides compounds with imaging moieties for imaging a subject. The present invention also relates to systems, compositions, and methods for the synthesis and use of imaging agents, or precursors thereof. An imaging agent precursor may be converted to an imaging agent using the methods described herein. In some cases, a composition or plurality of imaging agents is enriched in 18 F. In some cases, an imaging agent may be used to image an area of interest in a subject, including, but not limited to, the heart, cardiovascular system, cardiac vessels, brain, and other organs.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2013Date of Patent: July 25, 2017Assignee: Lantheus Medical Imaging, Inc.Inventors: Richard R. Cesati, Heike S. Radeke, Suresh K. Pandey, Ajay Purohit, Simon P. Robinson
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Publication number: 20170202984Abstract: The present invention provides compounds with imaging moieties for imaging a subject. The present invention also relates to systems, compositions, and methods for the synthesis and use of imaging agents, or precursors thereof. An imaging agent precursor may be converted to an imaging agent using the methods described herein. In some cases, a composition or plurality of imaging agents is enriched in 18F. In some cases, an imaging agent may be used to image an area of interest in a subject, including, but not limited to, the heart, cardiovascular system, cardiac vessels, brain, and other organs.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 23, 2016Publication date: July 20, 2017Applicant: Lantheus Medical Imaging, Inc.Inventors: Richard R. Cesati, Heike S. Radeke, Suresh K. Pandey, Ajay Purohit, Simon P. Robinson
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Patent number: 9682927Abstract: The present invention generally relates to novel synthetic methods, systems, kits, salts, and precursors useful in medical imaging. In some embodiments, the present invention provides compositions comprising an imaging agent precursor, which may be formed using the synthetic methods described herein. An imaging agent may be converted to an imaging agent using the methods described herein. In some cases, the imaging agent is enriched in 18F. In some cases, an imaging agent including salt forms (e.g., ascorbate salt) may be used to image an area of interest in a subject, including, but not limited to, the heart, cardiovascular system, cardiac vessels, brain, and other organs.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2016Date of Patent: June 20, 2017Assignee: Lantheus Medical Imaging, Inc.Inventors: Ajay Purohit, Pedro Benites, Edward H. Cheesman, Richard R. Cesati, Richard J. Looby, Heike S. Radeke