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).
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Patent number: 9402911Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 20, 2012Date of Patent: August 2, 2016Assignee: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGANInventors: James R. Baker, Jr., Baohua M. Huang, Thommey P. Thomas
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Patent number: 8980907Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 16, 2013Date of Patent: March 17, 2015Assignee: The Regents of the University of MichiganInventors: James R. Baker, Jr., Xue-min Cheng, Abraham F. L. Van Der Spek, Baohua Mark Huang, Thommey P. Thomas
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Patent number: 8912323Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 30, 2010Date of Patent: December 16, 2014Assignee: The Regents of the University of MichiganInventors: James R. Baker, Jr., Hong Zong, Thommey P. Thomas
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Patent number: 8889635Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 30, 2009Date of Patent: November 18, 2014Assignee: The Regents of The University of MichiganInventors: James R. Baker, Jr., Xue-min Cheng, Abraham F. L. Van Der Spek, Baohua Mark Huang, Thommey P. Thomas
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Patent number: 8853151Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 30, 2010Date of Patent: October 7, 2014Assignee: The Regents of the University of MichiganInventors: James R. Baker, Jr., Baohua M. Huang, Thommey P. Thomas
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Publication number: 20140294733Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2012Publication date: October 2, 2014Inventors: James R. Baker, JR., Baohua M. Huang, Thommey P. Thomas
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Publication number: 20140128327Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2013Publication date: May 8, 2014Applicant: The Regents of the University of MichiganInventors: James R. Baker, JR., Xue-min Cheng, Abraham F.L. Van Der Spek, Baohua Mark Huang, Thommey P. Thomas
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Patent number: 8445528Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 12, 2012Date of Patent: May 21, 2013Assignee: The Regents of the University of MichiganInventors: James R. Baker, Jr., Xue-min Cheng, Thommey P. Thomas, Baohua Mark Huang
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Publication number: 20120277376Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2012Publication date: November 1, 2012Applicant: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGANInventors: James R. Baker, JR., Xue-min Cheng, Thommey P. Thomas, Baohua Mark Huang
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Publication number: 20120259114Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2010Publication date: October 11, 2012Applicant: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGANInventors: James R. Baker, JR., Hong Zong, Thommey P. Thomas
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Patent number: 8252834Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 12, 2009Date of Patent: August 28, 2012Assignee: The Regents of the University of MichiganInventors: James R. Baker, Jr., Xue-min Cheng, Thommey P. Thomas, Baohua Mark Huang
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Publication number: 20120177593Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2010Publication date: July 12, 2012Applicant: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGANInventors: James R. Baker, JR., Yuehua Zhang, Thommey P. Thomas, Ankur Mahesh Desai
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Publication number: 20120171227Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2010Publication date: July 5, 2012Applicant: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGANInventors: James R. Baker, JR., Baohua M. Huang, Thommey P. Thomas
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Publication number: 20100160299Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2009Publication date: June 24, 2010Applicant: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGANInventors: James R. Baker, JR., Xue-min Cheng, Abraham F.L. Van Der Spek, Baohua Mark Huang, Thommey P. Thomas
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Publication number: 20090287005Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2009Publication date: November 19, 2009Applicant: The Regents of the University of MichiganInventors: James R. Baker, JR., Xue-min Cheng, Thommey P. Thomas, Baohua Mark Huang
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Publication number: 20090104119Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2005Publication date: April 23, 2009Inventors: Istvan J. Majoros, Thommey P. Thomas, James R. Baker, Zhengyi Cao, Jolanta F. Kukowska-Latallo
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Publication number: 20090088376Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2008Publication date: April 2, 2009Applicant: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGANInventors: James R. Baker, JR., Rameshwer Shukla, Thommey P. Thomas