Patents by Inventor Susan Napier Thomas

Susan Napier Thomas 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).

  • IN SITU THIOL-MALEIMIDE CROSSLINKED HYDROGEL FOR IMMUNE CHECKPOINT BLOCKADE DELIVERY
    Publication number: 20230257463
    Abstract: Disclosed are hydrogel compositions that can be used to deliver therapeutic agents, including therapeutic proteins, to patients in need thereof. In an embodiment, the therapeutic agent is an immune checkpoint blockade antibody, and the hydrogel is a thermoresponsive polymer crosslinked with a hydrophilic polymer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2021
    Publication date: August 17, 2023
    Inventors: Susan Napier THOMAS, Jihoon KIM
  • ADHESIVE SIGNATURE-BASED METHODS FOR THE ISOLATION OF CANCER-ASSOCIATED CELLS AND CELLS DERIVED THEREFROM
    Publication number: 20180298345
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods of isolating a cancer-associated cell, such as a cancer stem cell or tumor initiating cell or a cell derived therefrom, from a mixture of cells, for example, a mixture of adherent cells in culture. Cell isolation is achieved by the application of selective detachment forces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2016
    Publication date: October 18, 2018
    Applicant: Georgia Institute of Technology
    Inventors: Andres J. Garcia, Efrain Cermeno, Todd Christopher McDevitt, Ankur Singh, Susan Napier Thomas
  • Selectin ligands useful in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer
    Patent number: 9855349
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods and compositions useful in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer. More specifically, the present invention provides compositions and methods of use comprising a targeting composition comprising a solid substrate, an antibody composition, and optionally a chemotherapeutic agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2018
    Inventors: Konstantinos Konstantopoulos, Susan Napier Thomas
  • SELECTIN LIGANDS USEFUL IN THE DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF CANCER
    Publication number: 20160151519
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods and compositions useful in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer. More specifically, the present invention provides compositions and methods of use comprising a targeting composition comprising a solid substrate, an antibody composition, and optionally a chemotherapeutic agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2015
    Publication date: June 2, 2016
    Inventors: Konstantinos Konstantopoulos, Susan Napier Thomas
  • SELECTIN LIGANDS USEFUL IN THE DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF CANCER
    Publication number: 20110003710
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods and compositions useful in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer. More specifically, the present invention provides compositions and methods of use comprising a targeting composition comprising a solid substrate, an antibody composition, and optionally a chemotherapeutic agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2009
    Publication date: January 6, 2011
    Applicant: John Hopkins University
    Inventors: Konstantinos Konstantopoulos, Susan Napier Thomas