Patents by Inventor Thommey P. Thomas

Thommey P. 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).

  • Patent number: 9402911
    Abstract: The present invention relates to dendrimer synthesis. Specifically, the present invention relates to dendrimer compositions (e.g., scaffolds) capable of copper-free click conjugation for use in the synthesis of functionalized dendrimers, and methods of use of the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2016
    Assignee: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
    Inventors: James R. Baker, Jr., Baohua M. Huang, Thommey P. Thomas
  • Patent number: 8980907
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel therapeutic and diagnostic dendrimers. In particular, the present invention is directed to dendrimer-linker conjugates, methods of synthesizing the same, compositions comprising the conjugates, as well as systems and methods utilizing the conjugates (e.g., in diagnostic and/or therapeutic settings (e.g., for the delivery of therapeutics, imaging, and/or targeting agents (e.g., in disease (e.g., cancer) diagnosis and/or therapy, pain therapy, etc.)). Accordingly, dendrimer-linker conjugates of the present invention may further comprise one or more components for targeting, imaging, sensing, and/or providing a therapeutic or diagnostic material and/or monitoring response to therapy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2015
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of Michigan
    Inventors: James R. Baker, Jr., Xue-min Cheng, Abraham F. L. Van Der Spek, Baohua Mark Huang, Thommey P. Thomas
  • Patent number: 8912323
    Abstract: The present invention relates to dendrimer synthesis. Specifically, the present invention relates to triazine scaffolds capable of click chemistry for one-step synthesis of functionalized dendrimers, and methods of making and using the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2014
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of Michigan
    Inventors: James R. Baker, Jr., Hong Zong, Thommey P. Thomas
  • Patent number: 8889635
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel therapeutic and diagnostic dendrimers. In particular, the present invention is directed to dendrimer-linker conjugates, methods of synthesizing the same, compositions comprising the conjugates, as well as systems and methods utilizing the conjugates (e.g., in diagnostic and/or therapeutic settings (e.g., for the delivery of therapeutics, imaging, and/or targeting agents (e.g., in disease (e.g., cancer) diagnosis and/or therapy, pain therapy, etc.)). Accordingly, dendrimer-linker conjugates of the present invention may further comprise one or more components for targeting, imaging, sensing, and/or providing a therapeutic or diagnostic material and/or monitoring response to therapy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2014
    Assignee: The Regents of The University of Michigan
    Inventors: James R. Baker, Jr., Xue-min Cheng, Abraham F. L. Van Der Spek, Baohua Mark Huang, Thommey P. Thomas
  • Patent number: 8853151
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods, compositions and applications for efficient, site-specific drug delivery using pro-drug complexes comprising one or more functional groups (e.g., imaging agents, targeting agents, and trigger agents) conjugated with a therapeutic agent (e.g., a chemotherapeutic agent), methods of synthesizing the same, as well as systems and methods utilizing the therapeutic and diagnostic compositions (e.g., in diagnostic and/or therapeutic settings (e.g., for the delivery of therapeutics, imaging, and/or targeting agents (e.g., in disease (e.g., cancer) diagnosis and/or therapy, etc.))). Trigger agents include an indolequinone; attachment groups include a triazole ring; and therapeutic agents include camptothecin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2014
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of Michigan
    Inventors: James R. Baker, Jr., Baohua M. Huang, Thommey P. Thomas
  • Publication number: 20140294733
    Abstract: The present invention relates to dendrimer synthesis. Specifically, the present invention relates to dendrimer compositions (e.g., scaffolds) capable of copper-free click conjugation for use in the synthesis of functionalized dendrimers, and methods of use of the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2012
    Publication date: October 2, 2014
    Inventors: James R. Baker, JR., Baohua M. Huang, Thommey P. Thomas
  • Publication number: 20140128327
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel therapeutic and diagnostic dendrimers. In particular, the present invention is directed to dendrimer-linker conjugates, methods of synthesizing the same, compositions comprising the conjugates, as well as systems and methods utilizing the conjugates (e.g., in diagnostic and/or therapeutic settings (e.g., for the delivery of therapeutics, imaging, and/or targeting agents (e.g., in disease (e.g., cancer) diagnosis and/or therapy, pain therapy, etc.)). Accordingly, dendrimer-linker conjugates of the present invention may further comprise one or more components for targeting, imaging, sensing, and/or providing a therapeutic or diagnostic material and/or monitoring response to therapy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2013
    Publication date: May 8, 2014
    Applicant: The Regents of the University of Michigan
    Inventors: James R. Baker, JR., Xue-min Cheng, Abraham F.L. Van Der Spek, Baohua Mark Huang, Thommey P. Thomas
  • Patent number: 8445528
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel therapeutic and diagnostic dendrimers. In particular, the present invention is directed to dendrimer-linker conjugates, methods of synthesizing the same, compositions comprising the conjugates, as well as systems and methods utilizing the conjugates (e.g., in diagnostic and/or therapeutic settings (e.g., for the delivery of therapeutics, imaging, and/or targeting agents (e.g., in disease (e.g., cancer) diagnosis and/or therapy, pain therapy, etc.)). Accordingly, dendrimer-linker conjugates of the present invention may further comprise one or more components for targeting, imaging, sensing, and/or providing a therapeutic or diagnostic material and/or monitoring response to therapy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of Michigan
    Inventors: James R. Baker, Jr., Xue-min Cheng, Thommey P. Thomas, Baohua Mark Huang
  • Publication number: 20120277376
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel therapeutic and diagnostic dendrimers. In particular, the present invention is directed to dendrimer-linker conjugates, methods of synthesizing the same, compositions comprising the conjugates, as well as systems and methods utilizing the conjugates (e.g., in diagnostic and/or therapeutic settings (e.g., for the delivery of therapeutics, imaging, and/or targeting agents (e.g., in disease (e.g., cancer) diagnosis and/or therapy, pain therapy, etc.)). Accordingly, dendrimer-linker conjugates of the present invention may further comprise one or more components for targeting, imaging, sensing, and/or providing a therapeutic or diagnostic material and/or monitoring response to therapy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2012
    Publication date: November 1, 2012
    Applicant: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
    Inventors: James R. Baker, JR., Xue-min Cheng, Thommey P. Thomas, Baohua Mark Huang
  • Publication number: 20120259114
    Abstract: The present invention relates to dendrimer synthesis. Specifically, the present invention relates to triazine scaffolds capable of click chemistry for one-step synthesis of functionalized dendrimers, and methods of making and using the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2010
    Publication date: October 11, 2012
    Applicant: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
    Inventors: James R. Baker, JR., Hong Zong, Thommey P. Thomas
  • Patent number: 8252834
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel therapeutic and diagnostic dendrimers. In particular, the present invention is directed to dendrimer-linker conjugates, methods of synthesizing the same, compositions comprising the conjugates, as well as systems and methods utilizing the conjugates (e.g., in diagnostic and/or therapeutic settings (e.g., for the delivery of therapeutics, imaging, and/or targeting agents (e.g., in disease (e.g., cancer) diagnosis and/or therapy, pain therapy, etc.)). Accordingly, dendrimer-linker conjugates of the present invention may further comprise one or more components for targeting, imaging, sensing, and/or providing a therapeutic or diagnostic material and/or monitoring response to therapy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2012
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of Michigan
    Inventors: James R. Baker, Jr., Xue-min Cheng, Thommey P. Thomas, Baohua Mark Huang
  • Publication number: 20120177593
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel methods of synthesis of therapeutic and diagnostic dendrimers. In particular, the present invention is directed to novel dendrimer conjugates, novel methods of synthesizing the same, compositions comprising the conjugates, as well as systems and methods utilizing the conjugates (e.g., in diagnostic and/or therapeutic settings (e.g., for the delivery of therapeutics, imaging, and/or targeting agents (e.g., in disease (e.g., cancer, inflammatory disease) diagnosis and/or therapy, pain therapy, etc.)). Accordingly, dendrimer conjugates of the present invention may further comprise at least two different components for targeting, imaging, sensing, and/or providing a therapeutic or diagnostic material and/or monitoring response to therapy. Furthermore, the novel synthesis methods of certain embodiments of the present invention provide significant advantages with regard to total reaction time and simplicity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2010
    Publication date: July 12, 2012
    Applicant: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
    Inventors: James R. Baker, JR., Yuehua Zhang, Thommey P. Thomas, Ankur Mahesh Desai
  • Publication number: 20120171227
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods, compositions and applications for efficient, site-specific drug delivery using pro-drug complexes comprising therapeutic agents and one or more functional groups (e.g., imaging agents, targeting agents, and trigger agents). In particular, the present invention relates to pro-drug complexes comprising one or more functional groups conjugated with a therapeutic agent (e.g., a chemotherapeutic agent), methods of synthesizing the same, as well as systems and methods utilizing the therapeutic and diagnostic compositions (e.g., in diagnostic and/or therapeutic settings (e.g., for the delivery of therapeutics, imaging, and/or targeting agents (e.g., in disease (e.g., cancer) diagnosis and/or therapy, etc.)).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2010
    Publication date: July 5, 2012
    Applicant: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
    Inventors: James R. Baker, JR., Baohua M. Huang, Thommey P. Thomas
  • Publication number: 20100160299
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel therapeutic and diagnostic dendrimers. In particular, the present invention is directed to dendrimer-linker conjugates, methods of synthesizing the same, compositions comprising the conjugates, as well as systems and methods utilizing the conjugates (e.g., in diagnostic and/or therapeutic settings (e.g., for the delivery of therapeutics, imaging, and/or targeting agents (e.g., in disease (e.g., cancer) diagnosis and/or therapy, pain therapy, etc.)). Accordingly, dendrimer-linker conjugates of the present invention may further comprise one or more components for targeting, imaging, sensing, and/or providing a therapeutic or diagnostic material and/or monitoring response to therapy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2009
    Publication date: June 24, 2010
    Applicant: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
    Inventors: James R. Baker, JR., Xue-min Cheng, Abraham F.L. Van Der Spek, Baohua Mark Huang, Thommey P. Thomas
  • Publication number: 20090287005
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel therapeutic and diagnostic dendrimers. In particular, the present invention is directed to dendrimer-linker conjugates, methods of synthesizing the same, compositions comprising the conjugates, as well as systems and methods utilizing the conjugates (e.g., in diagnostic and/or therapeutic settings (e.g., for the delivery of therapeutics, imaging, and/or targeting agents (e.g., in disease (e.g., cancer) diagnosis and/or therapy, pain therapy, etc.)). Accordingly, dendrimer-linker conjugates of the present invention may further comprise one or more components for targeting, imaging, sensing, and/or providing a therapeutic or diagnostic material and/or monitoring response to therapy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2009
    Publication date: November 19, 2009
    Applicant: The Regents of the University of Michigan
    Inventors: James R. Baker, JR., Xue-min Cheng, Thommey P. Thomas, Baohua Mark Huang
  • Publication number: 20090104119
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel therapeutic and diagnostic dendrimers. In particular, the present invention is directed to dendrimer based multifunctional compositions and systems for use in disease diagnosis and therapy (e.g., cancer diagnosis and therapy). The compositions and systems comprise one or more components for targeting, imaging, sensing, and/or providing a therapeutic or diagnostic material and monitoring the response to therapy of a cell or tissue (e.g., a tumor).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2005
    Publication date: April 23, 2009
    Inventors: Istvan J. Majoros, Thommey P. Thomas, James R. Baker, Zhengyi Cao, Jolanta F. Kukowska-Latallo
  • Publication number: 20090088376
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel therapeutic and diagnostic dendrimers. In particular, the present invention is directed to dendrimer based compositions and systems for use in disease diagnosis and therapy (e.g., cancer diagnosis and therapy). The compositions and systems comprise one or more components for targeting, imaging, sensing, and/or providing a therapeutic or diagnostic material and monitoring the response to therapy of a cell or tissue (e.g., a tumor).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2008
    Publication date: April 2, 2009
    Applicant: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
    Inventors: James R. Baker, JR., Rameshwer Shukla, Thommey P. Thomas