Patents by Inventor Vinod Labhasetwar

Vinod Labhasetwar 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).

  • Magnetic nanoparticle composition and methods for using the same
    Publication number: 20070264199
    Abstract: The present invention is a magnetic nanoparticle composition with enhanced drug delivery characteristics. The magnetic nanoparticle composition is composed of a magnetic particle core surrounded by a fatty acid and surfactant corona. Methods for increasing the efficacy of therapeutic agents and facilitating diagnostic imaging are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2005
    Publication date: November 15, 2007
    Inventors: Vinod Labhasetwar, Tapan Jain, Diandra Leslie-Pelecky
  • Sustained-release nanoparticle compositions and methods for using the same
    Publication number: 20060134209
    Abstract: The present invention is a composition composed of a therapeutic agent encapsulated in a copolymer of an N-alkylacrylamide, a vinyl monomer, and a polyethylene glycol (PEG) conjugate and a method for using the same in the treatment or prevention of a disease or condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2004
    Publication date: June 22, 2006
    Inventors: Vinod Labhasetwar, Sanjeeb Sahoo, Maram Reddy
  • Method and composition for inhibiting reperfusion injury in the brain
    Publication number: 20060067925
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for inhibiting reperfusion injury in the brain. The method involve injecting via the carotid artery or jugular vein an antioxidant-loaded nanoparticle. A nanoparticle formulation containing an inert plasticizer is also provided for sustained release of an active agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2004
    Publication date: March 30, 2006
    Inventors: Vinod Labhasetwar, Maram Reddy
  • Compositions and methods for coating medical devices
    Publication number: 20060035854
    Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods for coating medical devices with pharmaceutical agents and devices coated with the compositions. The coated devices provide controlled or sustained release of pharmaceutical agents for the treatment of wounds or disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2005
    Publication date: February 16, 2006
    Inventors: Steven Goldstein, Robert Levy, Vinod Labhasetwar, Jeffrey Bonadio
  • Microspheres containing condensed polyanionic bioactive agents and methods for their production
    Patent number: 6814980
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compositions comprising microspheres and/or nanospheres containing condensed polyanionic bioactive agents, such as DNA. The polyanionic bioactive agent in the microspheres and/or nanospheres is preferably condensed using a polycationic condensing agent, such as poly-L-lysine. The present invention further relates to methods for producing the microspheres and/or nanospheres containing condensed polyanionic bioactive agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2004
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of Michigan
    Inventors: Robert J. Levy, Vinod Labhasetwar, Hagit Cohen
  • Microspheres containing condensed polyanionic bioactive agents and methods for their production
    Patent number: 6395253
    Abstract: The invention describes improved methods for incorporating nucleic acids into polymeric microspheres and/or nanospheres through the use of a condensing agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2002
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of Michigan
    Inventors: Robert J. Levy, Vinod Labhasetwar, Hagit Cohen
  • MICROSPHERES CONTAINING CONDENSED POLYANIONIC BIOACTIVE AGENTS AND METHODS FOR THEIR PRODUCTION
    Publication number: 20020012652
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compositions comprising microspheres and/or nanospheres containing condensed polyanionic bioactive agents, such as DNA. The polyanionic bioactive agent in the microspheres and/or nanospheres is preferably condensed using a polycationic condensing agent, such as poly-L-lysine. The present invention further relates to methods for producing the microspheres and/or nanospheres containing condensed polyanionic bioactive agents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 1998
    Publication date: January 31, 2002
    Inventors: ROBERT J. LEVY, VINOD LABHASETWAR, HAGIT COHEN
  • Compositions and methods for coating medical devices
    Patent number: 6143037
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for coating medical devices with pharmaceutical agents and devices coated with the compositions. The coated devices provide controlled or sustained release of pharmaceutical agents for the treatment of wounds or disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 1996
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2000
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of Michigan
    Inventors: Steven Goldstein, Robert J. Levy, Vinod Labhasetwar, Jeffrey F. Bonadio