Patents by Inventor Samuel Achilefu

Samuel Achilefu 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).

  • Publication number: 20230388478
    Abstract: A goggle system is provided. The goggle system includes a computing device, a goggle device configured to be worn by a user and including a detector configured to simultaneously acquire image data of a subject in a first image mode and a second image mode, at least one eye assembly configured to display at least one of an image in the first image mode, an image in the second image mode, and a hybrid image including pixels of image data from the first image mode and pixels of image data from the second image mode, and a communications module configured to transmit acquired image data from the goggle device to the computing device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2023
    Publication date: November 30, 2023
    Inventors: Samuel ACHILEFU, Yang LIU, Viktor GRUEV, Joseph P. CULVER, Walter AKERS, Adam BAUER
  • Publication number: 20230365516
    Abstract: Among the various aspects of the present disclosure is the provision of compositions and methods for targeted treatment and detection of cancers. In particular, the present disclosure is directed to a compounds are from the benzofurazan, and nitrobenzofurazan family of compounds. The compounds inhibit tumor proliferation, induce regression of tumor growth or prevent tumor survival. In another embodiment, the compounds are labeled or conjugated with atoms or group of atoms that illuminate their distribution in cells and living organisms, the signals of which can be detected using imaging systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2021
    Publication date: November 16, 2023
    Inventors: SAMUEL ACHILEFU, DOROTA GRABOWSKA, KRISHNA SHARMAH GAUTAM, PARTHA KARMAKAR
  • Publication number: 20230321283
    Abstract: Provided herein is a pharmaceutical composition comprising an effective amount of cypate-Cyclo (Cys-Gly-Arg-Asp-Ser-Pro-Cys)-Lys-OH (LS301), cypate-Cyclo(Cys-Gly-Arg-Asp-Ser-Pro-Cys)-Tyr-OH (LS838) or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein each amino acid residue is independently in a D or L configuration; a divalent metal ion; and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. Further provided are lyophilized products comprising a dye-conjugate and m methods for identifying compromised and for binding phosphorylated annexin A2 (pANXA2) protein in a biological sample using a composition described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2023
    Publication date: October 12, 2023
    Inventors: Samuel ACHILEFU, Rui TANG, Duanwen SHEN, Avik SOM, Baogang XU, Gail SUDLOW, Christopher EGBULEFU, Partha KARMAKAR, Kexian LIANG
  • Patent number: 11765340
    Abstract: A goggle system is provided. The goggle system includes a computing device, a goggle device configured to be worn by a user and including a detector configured to simultaneously acquire image data of a subject in a first image mode and a second image mode, at least one eye assembly configured to display at least one of an image in the first image mode, an image in the second image mode, and a hybrid image including pixels of image data from the first image mode and pixels of image data from the second image mode, and a communications module configured to transmit acquired image data from the goggle device to the computing device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Samuel Achilefu, Yang Liu, Viktor Gruev, Joseph P. Culver, Walter Akers, Adam Bauer
  • Patent number: 11712482
    Abstract: Provided herein is a pharmaceutical composition comprising an effective amount of cypate-Cyclo(Cys-Gly-Arg-Asp-Ser-Pro-Cys)-Lys-OH (LS301), cypate-Cyclo(Cys-Gly-Arg-Asp-Ser-Pro-Cys)-Tyr-OH (LS838) or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein each amino acid residue is independently in a D or L configuration; a divalent metal ion; and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. Further provided are lyophilized products comprising a dye-conjugate and m methods for identifying compromised and for binding phosphorylated annexin A2 (pANXA2) protein in a biological sample using a composition described herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2023
    Assignee: WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Samuel Achilefu, Rui Tang, Duanwen Shen, Avik Som, Baogang Xu, Gail Sudlow, Christopher Egbulefu, Partha Karmakar, Kexian Liang
  • Publication number: 20230130831
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method of detecting a joint disease, the method comprising administering a composition comprising an agent chosen from LS301, LS838, or a derivative thereof to a subject in need thereof; and detecting a signal intensity emitted from the agent in at least one joint of the subject, wherein detection of signal intensity above a baseline value indicates the subject has the joint disease. Also are provided are methods for monitoring the progression of a joint disease, monitoring treatment response to a therapeutic agent for treating a joint disease, and treating a joint disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2022
    Publication date: April 27, 2023
    Inventors: Samuel ACHILEFU, Christine PHAM, Shaw-Wei TSEN
  • Publication number: 20220378950
    Abstract: The present invention provides compounds that have motifs that target the compounds to cells that express integrins. In particular, the compounds have peptides with one or more RD motifs conjugated to an agent selected from an imaging agent and a targeting agent. The compounds may be used to detect, monitor, and treat a variety of disorders mediated by integrins.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2022
    Publication date: December 1, 2022
    Inventors: Samuel ACHILEFU, Kexian LIANG, Rui TANG
  • Patent number: 11413359
    Abstract: The present invention provides compounds that have motifs that target the compounds to cells that express integrins. In particular, the compounds have peptides with one or more RD motifs conjugated to an agent selected from an imaging agent and a targeting agent. The compounds may be used to detect, monitor and treat a variety of disorders mediated by integrins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2022
    Assignee: WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Samuel Achilefu, Kexian Liang, Rui Tang
  • Patent number: 11406719
    Abstract: The present invention provides dichromic fluorescent compounds, as well as processes for making and methods for using the dichromic fluorescent compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2022
    Assignee: Washington University
    Inventors: Samuel Achilefu, Zongren Zhang, Mikhail Berezin
  • Publication number: 20220202961
    Abstract: The present disclosure discloses methods and compositions for administering Cerenkov radiation-induced therapy (CRIT).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2021
    Publication date: June 30, 2022
    Inventors: Samuel Achilefu, Nalinikanth Kotagiri
  • Publication number: 20220201274
    Abstract: A goggle system is provided. The goggle system includes a computing device, a goggle device configured to be worn by a user and including a detector configured to simultaneously acquire image data of a subject in a first image mode and a second image mode, at least one eye assembly configured to display at least one of an image in the first image mode, an image in the second image mode, and a hybrid image including pixels of image data from the first image mode and pixels of image data from the second image mode, and a communications module configured to transmit acquired image data from the goggle device to the computing device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2022
    Publication date: June 23, 2022
    Inventors: Samuel ACHILEFU, Yang LIU, Viktor GRUEV, Joseph P. CULVER, Walter AKERS, Adam BAUER
  • Patent number: 11310485
    Abstract: A goggle system is provided. The goggle system includes a computing device, a goggle device configured to be worn by a user and including a detector configured to simultaneously acquire image data of a subject in a first image mode and a second image mode, at least one eye assembly configured to display at least one of an image in the first image mode, an image in the second image mode, and a hybrid image including pixels of image data from the first image mode and pixels of image data from the second image mode, and a communications module configured to transmit acquired image data from the goggle device to the computing device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2022
    Assignee: WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Samuel Achilefu, Yang Liu, Viktor Gruev, Joseph P. Culver, Walter Akers, Adam Bauer
  • Publication number: 20210386875
    Abstract: The present invention encompasses compositions comprising two spectrally distinct radionuclides separated by a site susceptible to cleavage. Compositions of the invention may be used to detect enzyme activity and/or image diseases associated with said enzyme activity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2021
    Publication date: December 16, 2021
    Inventors: Samuel Achilefu, Kvar Black
  • Publication number: 20210361781
    Abstract: The present invention provides compounds that have motifs that target the compounds to cells that express integrins. In particular, the compounds have peptides with one or more RD motifs conjugated to an agent selected from an imaging agent and a targeting agent. The compounds may be used to detect, monitor and treat a variety of disorders mediated by integrins.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2020
    Publication date: November 25, 2021
    Inventors: Samuel ACHILEFU, Kexian LIANG, Rui TANG
  • Patent number: 11135316
    Abstract: The present disclosure discloses methods and compositions for administering Cerenkov radiation-induced therapy (CRIT). In an aspect, the invention encompasses a composition comprising at least two radiation-sensitive molecules. In another aspect, the invention encompasses a composition comprising a radiation-sensitive molecule and a targeting agent. In still another aspect, the invention encompasses a method for administering Cerenkov radiation-induced therapy (CRIT) to a target tissue in a subject. The method comprises administering to the subject an effective amount of a composition B comprising at least one radiation-sensitive molecule and administering to the subject an amount of a Cerenkov radiation (CR)-emitting radionuclide effective to activate the radiation-sensitive molecule, thereby administering CRIT to the target tissue in the subject.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2021
    Assignee: Washington University
    Inventors: Samuel Achilefu, Nalinikanth Kotagiri
  • Publication number: 20210177993
    Abstract: Provided herein is a pharmaceutical composition comprising an effective amount of cypate-Cyclo(Cys-Gly-Arg-Asp-Ser-Pro-Cys)-Lys-OH (LS301), cypate-Cyclo(Cys-Gly-Arg-Asp-Ser-Pro-Cys)-Tyr-OH (LS838) or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein each amino acid residue is independently in a D or L configuration; a divalent metal ion; and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. Further provided are lyophilized products comprising a dye-conjugate and m methods for identifying compromised and for binding phosphorylated annexin A2 (pANXA2) protein in a biological sample using a composition described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2020
    Publication date: June 17, 2021
    Inventors: Samuel ACHILEFU, Rui TANG, Duanwen SHEN, Avik SOM, Baogang XU, Gail SUDLOW, Christopher EGBULEFU, Partha KARMAKAR, Kexian LIANG
  • Patent number: 11007286
    Abstract: The present invention encompasses compositions comprising two spectrally distinct radionuclides separated by a site susceptible to cleavage. Compositions of the invention may be used to detect enzyme activity and/or image diseases associated with said enzyme activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Assignee: Washington University
    Inventors: Samuel Achilefu, Kvar Black
  • Publication number: 20210105455
    Abstract: A goggle system is provided. The goggle system includes a computing device, a goggle device configured to be worn by a user and including a detector configured to simultaneously acquire image data of a subject in a first image mode and a second image mode, at least one eye assembly configured to display at least one of an image in the first image mode, an image in the second image mode, and a hybrid image including pixels of image data from the first image mode and pixels of image data from the second image mode, and a communications module configured to transmit acquired image data from the goggle device to the computing device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2020
    Publication date: April 8, 2021
    Inventors: Samuel ACHILEFU, Yang LIU, Viktor GRUEV, Joseph P. CULVER, Walter AKERS, Adam BAUER
  • Patent number: 10904518
    Abstract: A goggle system is provided. The goggle system includes a computing device, a goggle device configured to be worn by a user and including a detector configured to simultaneously acquire image data of a subject in a first image mode and a second image mode, at least one eye assembly configured to display at least one of an image in the first image mode, an image in the second image mode, and a hybrid image including pixels of image data from the first image mode and pixels of image data from the second image mode, and a communications module configured to transmit acquired image data from the goggle device to the computing device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2021
    Assignee: Washington University
    Inventors: Samuel Achilefu, Yang Liu
  • Publication number: 20200330615
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides compositions comprising an oligopeptide comprising a fragment of a natriuretic peptide, wherein the fragment comprises the sequence Arg-Ile-Asp-Arg-Ile (SEQ ID NO:1), and a detectable label. Further disclosed are methods of imaging atherosclerotic plaque by optical imaging using a peptide composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2020
    Publication date: October 22, 2020
    Inventors: Pamela K. Woodard, Monica Shokeen, Samuel Achilefu