Patents by Inventor Syed H. Askari

Syed H. Askari 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: 20230218799
    Abstract: Provided herein are in vivo gelling ophthalmic pre-formulations forming a biocompatible retinal patch comprising at least one nucleophilic compound or monomer unit, at least one electrophilic compound or monomer unit, and optionally a therapeutic agent and/or viscosity enhancer. In some embodiments, the retinal patch at least partially adheres to the site of a retinal tear. Also provided herein are methods of treating retinal detachment by delivering an in vivo gelling ophthalmic pre-formulation to the site of a retinal tear in human eye, wherein the in vivo gelling ophthalmic pre-formulation forms a retinal patch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2023
    Publication date: July 13, 2023
    Inventors: Syed H. Askari, Yeon S. Choi
  • Publication number: 20230077156
    Abstract: Hydrogel compositions prepared from amine components and glycidyl ether components are provided which are biocompatible and suitable for use in vivo due, in part, to their excellent stability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2022
    Publication date: March 9, 2023
    Inventors: Syed H. Askari, Robert G. Whirley
  • Patent number: 11596710
    Abstract: Provided herein are in vivo gelling ophthalmic pre-formulations forming a biocompatible retinal patch comprising at least one nucleophilic compound or monomer unit, at least one electrophilic compound or monomer unit, and optionally a therapeutic agent and/or viscosity enhancer. In some embodiments, the retinal patch at least partially adheres to the site of a retinal tear. Also provided herein are methods of treating retinal detachment by delivering an in vivo gelling ophthalmic pre-formulation to the site of a retinal tear in human eye, wherein the in vivo gelling ophthalmic pre-formulation forms a retinal patch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2023
    Inventors: Syed H. Askari, Yeon S. Choi
  • Patent number: 11298444
    Abstract: Hydrogel compositions prepared from amine components and glycidyl ether components are provided which are biocompatible and suitable for use in vivo due, in part, to their excellent stability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2022
    Assignee: TRIVASCULAR, INC.
    Inventors: Syed H. Askari, Robert G. Whirley
  • Patent number: 11083821
    Abstract: Provided herein are biocompatible hydrogel polymers capable of gelling in vivo comprising a therapeutic agent such as a protein or other biomolecule and kits comprising at least one nucleophilic compound or monomer unit, at least one electrophilic compound or monomer unit, and at least one therapeutic agent. The biocompatible hydrogel polymer is bioabsorbable and releases the therapeutic agent at a target site, avoiding systemic exposure and achieving a controlled delivery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2021
    Assignee: C.P. Medical Corporation
    Inventors: Syed H. Askari, Yeon S. Choi, George Horng
  • Publication number: 20200316249
    Abstract: Provided herein are in vivo gelling ophthalmic pre-formulations forming a biocompatible retinal patch comprising at least one nucleophilic compound or monomer unit, at least one electrophilic compound or monomer unit, and optionally a therapeutic agent and/or viscosity enhancer. In some embodiments, the retinal patch at least partially adheres to the site of a retinal tear. Also provided herein are methods of treating retinal detachment by delivering an in vivo gelling ophthalmic pre-formulation to the site of a retinal tear in human eye, wherein the in vivo gelling ophthalmic pre-formulation forms a retinal patch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2019
    Publication date: October 8, 2020
    Inventors: Syed H. Askari, Yeon S. Choi
  • Publication number: 20200000959
    Abstract: Provided herein are pre-formulations forming a biocompatible hydrogel polymer comprising at least one nucleophilic compound or monomer unit, at least one electrophilic compound or monomer unit, and optionally a therapeutic agent and/or viscosity enhancer. In some embodiments, the biocompatible hydrogel polymer covers a wound in a mammal and adheres to the surrounding skin tissue. In other embodiments, the hydrogel polymer is delivered into a joint space to treat joint disease or navicular disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2019
    Publication date: January 2, 2020
    Inventors: Syed H. ASKARI, YEON S. CHOI, Paul YuJen WAN
  • Patent number: 10507262
    Abstract: Provided herein are in vivo gelling ophthalmic pre-formulations forming a biocompatible retinal patch comprising at least one nucleophilic compound or monomer unit, at least one electrophilic compound or monomer unit, and optionally a therapeutic agent and/or viscosity enhancer. In some embodiments, the retinal patch at least partially adheres to the site of a retinal tear. Also provided herein are methods of treating retinal detachment by delivering an in vivo gelling ophthalmic pre-formulation to the site of a retinal tear in human eye, wherein the in vivo gelling ophthalmic pre-formulation forms a retinal patch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2019
    Assignee: C.P. MEDICAL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Syed H. Askari, Yeon S. Choi
  • Publication number: 20190290804
    Abstract: Provided herein are biocompatible hydrogel polymers capable of gelling in vivo comprising a therapeutic agent such as a protein or other biomolecule and kits comprising at least one nucleophilic compound or monomer unit, at least one electrophilic compound or monomer unit, and at least one therapeutic agent. The biocompatible hydrogel polymer is bioabsorbable and releases the therapeutic agent at a target site, avoiding systemic exposure and achieving a controlled delivery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2018
    Publication date: September 26, 2019
    Inventors: Syed H. Askari, Yeon S. Choi, George Horng
  • Publication number: 20190263750
    Abstract: Provided herein are in vivo gelling pharmaceutical pre-formulations forming biocompatible hydrogel polymers that are polymerized in vivo and kits comprising at least one nucleophilic compound or monomer unit, at least one electrophilic compound or monomer unit, and optionally at least one therapeutic agent. The biocompatible hydrogel polymer is bioabsorbable and releases the therapeutic agent at a target site, avoiding systemic exposure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2018
    Publication date: August 29, 2019
    Inventors: Syed H. Askari, George Horng
  • Patent number: 10227289
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods of treating diseases of the lung in a mammal, including cancer of the lung, mesothelioma, emphysema, and bronchopleural fistula. The methods comprise delivering a biocompatible hydrogel polymer optionally comprising a therapeutic agent directly to a target site using a minimally invasive delivery device, wherein the biocompatible hydrogel polymer gels at the target site.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2019
    Assignee: MEDICUS BIOSCIENCES, LLC
    Inventors: Syed H. Askari, George Horng
  • Patent number: 10189773
    Abstract: Provided herein are in vivo gelling pharmaceutical pre-formulations forming biocompatible hydrogel polymers that are polymerized in vivo and kits comprising at least one nucleophilic compound or monomer unit, at least one electrophilic compound or monomer unit, and optionally at least one therapeutic agent. The biocompatible hydrogel polymer is bioabsorbable and releases the therapeutic agent at a target site, avoiding systemic exposure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Assignee: MEDICUS BIOSCIENCES, LLC
    Inventors: Syed H. Askari, George Horng
  • Patent number: 10111985
    Abstract: Provided herein are biocompatible hydrogel polymers capable of gelling in vivo comprising a therapeutic agent such as a protein or other biomolecule and kits comprising at least one nucleophilic compound or monomer unit, at least one electrophilic compound or monomer unit, and at least one therapeutic agent. The biocompatible hydrogel polymer is bioabsorbable and releases the therapeutic agent at a target site, avoiding systemic exposure and achieving a controlled delivery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2018
    Assignee: MEDICUS BIOSCIENCES, LLC
    Inventors: Syed H. Askari, Yeon S. Choi, George Horng
  • Publication number: 20180228936
    Abstract: Provided herein are in vivo gelling ophthalmic pre-formulations forming a biocompatible retinal patch comprising at least one nucleophilic compound or monomer unit, at least one electrophilic compound or monomer unit, and optionally a therapeutic agent and/or viscosity enhancer. In some embodiments, the retinal patch at least partially adheres to the site of a retinal tear. Also provided herein are methods of treating retinal detachment by delivering an in vivo gelling ophthalmic pre-formulation to the site of a retinal tear in human eye, wherein the in vivo gelling ophthalmic pre-formulation forms a retinal patch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2017
    Publication date: August 16, 2018
    Inventors: Syed H. Askari, Yeon S. Choi
  • Publication number: 20180050129
    Abstract: Provided herein are biocompatible hydrogel polymer matrices, which are prepared from biocompatible pre-formulations. The biocompatible pre-formulations comprise at least one nucleophilic compound, at least one electrophilic compound, and at least one cell. The biocompatible hydrogel polymer matrix is bioabsorbable and releases the cell at a target site, achieving a controlled delivery. The biocompatible hydrogel polymer matrix provides a solid support conducive for cell viability and functionality. The cells may grow on the hydrogel polymer surface of inside the hydrogel polymer matrix.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2017
    Publication date: February 22, 2018
    Inventors: Syed H. Askari, George Horng
  • Publication number: 20180036452
    Abstract: Provided herein are in vivo gelling ophthalmic pre-formulations forming a biocompatible retinal patch comprising at least one nucleophilic compound or monomer unit, at least one electrophilic compound or monomer unit, and optionally a therapeutic agent and/or viscosity enhancer. In some embodiments, the retinal patch at least partially adheres to the site of a retinal tear. Also provided herein are methods of treating retinal detachment by delivering an in vivo gelling ophthalmic pre-formulation to the site of a retinal tear in human eye, wherein the in vivo gelling ophthalmic pre-formulation forms a retinal patch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2017
    Publication date: February 8, 2018
    Inventors: Syed H. Askari, Yeon S. Choi
  • Patent number: 9623144
    Abstract: Provided herein are in vivo gelling ophthalmic pre-formulations forming a biocompatible retinal patch comprising at least one nucleophilic compound or monomer unit, at least one electrophilic compound or monomer unit, and optionally a therapeutic agent and/or viscosity enhancer. In some embodiments, the retinal patch at least partially adheres to the site of a retinal tear. Also provided herein are methods of treating retinal detachment by delivering an in vivo gelling ophthalmic pre-formulation to the site of a retinal tear in human eye, wherein the in vivo gelling ophthalmic pre-formulation forms a retinal patch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Assignee: MEDICUS BIOSCIENCES LLC
    Inventors: Syed H. Askari, Yeon S. Choi
  • Publication number: 20160193392
    Abstract: Hydrogel compositions prepared from amine components and glycidyl ether components are provided which are biocompatible and suitable for use in vivo due, in part, to their excellent stability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2016
    Publication date: July 7, 2016
    Applicant: TRIVASCULAR, INC.
    Inventors: Syed H. Askari, Robert G. Whirley
  • Patent number: 9308301
    Abstract: Hydrogel compositions prepared from amine components and glycidyl ether components are provided which are biocompatible and suitable for use in vivo due, in part, to their excellent stability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2016
    Assignee: TRIVASCULAR, INC.
    Inventors: Syed H. Askari, Robert G. Whirley
  • Publication number: 20160075635
    Abstract: Provided herein are in vivo gelling pharmaceutical pre-formulations forming biocompatible hydrogel polymers that are polymerized in vivo and kits comprising at least one nucleophilic compound or monomer unit, at least one electrophilic compound or monomer unit, and optionally at least one therapeutic agent. The biocompatible hydrogel polymer is bioabsorbable and releases the therapeutic agent at a target site, avoiding systemic exposure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2015
    Publication date: March 17, 2016
    Inventors: Syed H. ASKARI, George HORNG