Patents by Inventor Robert O. Ryan

Robert O. Ryan 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).

  • Lipophilic drug delivery vehicle and methods of use thereof
    Patent number: 9107826
    Abstract: The invention provides compositions and methods for delivery of a bioactive agent to an individual. Delivery vehicles are provided that include a bioactive agent in disc shaped particles that include one or more lipid binding polypeptides circumscribing the perimeter of a lipid bilayer in which the bioactive agent is localized. Chimeric lipid binding polypeptides are also provided and may be used to add additional functional properties to the delivery particles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2015
    Assignee: Children's Hospital and Research Center at Oakland
    Inventors: Robert O. Ryan, Michael N. Oda
  • LIPOPHILIC DRUG DELIVERY VEHICLE AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF
    Publication number: 20140308339
    Abstract: The invention provides compositions and methods for delivery of a bioactive agent to an individual. Delivery vehicles are provided that include a bioactive agent in disc shaped particles that include one or more lipid binding polypeptides circumscribing the perimeter of a lipid bilayer in which the bioactive agent is localized. Chimeric lipid binding polypeptides are also provided and may be used to add additional functional properties to the delivery particles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2013
    Publication date: October 16, 2014
    Inventors: Robert O. RYAN, Michael N. ODA
  • Bioactive agent delivery particles
    Patent number: 8821939
    Abstract: The invention provides compositions and methods for delivery of a bioactive agent to an individual. Delivery vehicles are provided that include a bioactive agent in disc shaped particles that include one or more lipid binding polypeptides circumscribing the perimeter of a lipid bilayer in which the bioactive agent is localized. Chimeric lipid binding polypeptides are also provided and may be used to add additional functional properties to the delivery particles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: Children's Hospital and Research Center at Oakland
    Inventors: Robert O. Ryan, Michael N. Oda
  • BIOACTIVE AGENT DELIVERY PARTICLES
    Publication number: 20120309628
    Abstract: The invention provides compositions and methods for delivery of a bioactive agent to an individual. Delivery vehicles are provided that include a bioactive agent in disc shaped particles that include one or more lipid binding polypeptides circumscribing the perimeter of a lipid bilayer in which the bioactive agent is localized. Chimeric lipid binding polypeptides are also provided and may be used to add additional functional properties to the delivery particles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2012
    Publication date: December 6, 2012
    Applicant: Children's Hospital and Research Center at Oakland
    Inventors: Robert O. Ryan, Michael N. Oda
  • Processes for the preparation of lipophilic drug delivery vehicles
    Patent number: 8268357
    Abstract: The invention provides compositions and methods for delivery of a bioactive agent to an individual. Delivery vehicles are provided that include a bioactive agent in disc shaped particles that include one or more lipid binding polypeptides circumscribing the perimeter of a lipid bilayer in which the bioactive agent is localized. Chimeric lipid binding polypeptides are also provided and may be used to add additional functional properties to the delivery particles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2012
    Assignee: Children's Hospital and Research Center at Oakland
    Inventors: Robert O. Ryan, Michael N. Oda
  • Lipophilic nucleic acid delivery vehicle and methods of use thereof
    Patent number: 8268796
    Abstract: Provided herein are compositions and methods for delivery of nucleic acids to individuals and to cells, including nucleic acid delivery particles that comprising a lipid-binding polypeptide, a lipid bilayer comprising one or more cationic lipids, and a nucleic acid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2012
    Assignee: Children's Hospital & Research Center at Oakland
    Inventor: Robert O. Ryan
  • LIPOPHILIC NUCLEIC ACID DELIVERY VEHICLE AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF
    Publication number: 20110237435
    Abstract: Provided herein are compositions and methods for delivery of nucleic acids to individuals and to cells, including nucleic acid delivery particles that comprising a lipid-binding polypeptide, a lipid bilayer comprising one or more cationic lipids, and a nucleic acid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2009
    Publication date: September 29, 2011
    Applicant: Children's Hospital & Research Center at Oakland
    Inventor: Robert O. Ryan
  • LIPOPHILIC DRUG DELIVERY VEHICLE AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF
    Publication number: 20100311595
    Abstract: The invention provides compositions and methods for delivery of a bioactive agent to an individual. Delivery vehicles are provided that include a bioactive agent in disc shaped particles that include one or more lipid binding polypeptides circumscribing the perimeter of a lipid bilayer in which the bioactive agent is localized. Chimeric lipid binding polypeptides are also provided and may be used to add additional functional properties to the delivery particles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2010
    Publication date: December 9, 2010
    Applicant: Children's Hospital and Research Center at Oakland
    Inventors: Robert O. RYAN, Michael N. Oda
  • Lipophilic drug delivery vehicle and methods of use thereof
    Patent number: 7824709
    Abstract: The invention provides compositions and methods for delivery of a bioactive agent to an individual. Delivery vehicles are provided that include a bioactive agent in disc shaped particles that include one or more lipid binding polypeptides circumscribing the perimeter of a lipid bilayer in which the bioactive agent is localized. Chimeric lipid binding polypeptides are also provided and may be used to add additional functional properties to the delivery particles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2010
    Assignee: Children's Hospital and Research Center at Oakland
    Inventors: Robert O. Ryan, Michael N. Oda
  • Lipophilic drug delivery vehicle and methods of use thereof
    Publication number: 20040229794
    Abstract: The invention provides compositions and methods for delivery of a bioactive agent to an individual. Delivery vehicles are provided that include a bioactive agent in disc shaped particles that include one or more lipid binding polypeptides circumscribing the perimeter of a lipid bilayer in which the bioactive agent is localized. Chimeric lipid binding polypeptides are also provided and may be used to add additional functional properties to the delivery particles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2004
    Publication date: November 18, 2004
    Inventors: Robert O. Ryan, Michael N. Oda