Patents by Inventor Waldemar Debinski

Waldemar Debinski 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: 12419934
    Abstract: The present invention provides compounds, compositions, and methods for detecting, diagnosing and treating cancers such as glioblastoma multiforme.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2025
    Assignee: Wake Forest University Health Sciences
    Inventors: Waldemar Debinski, Jill Wykosky, Denise Mazess Herpai
  • Patent number: 12083339
    Abstract: Described herein are methods of electroporation that can include the steps of contacting a cell that is responsive to an EphA2 receptor ligand with an amount of an EphA2 receptor ligand and applying high-frequency irreversible electroporation to the cell. Also described herein are methods of treating cancer in a subject in need thereof, wherein the methods can include the steps of administering an amount of an EphA2 receptor ligand and applying high-frequency irreversible electroporation to a location on or within the subject.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2024
    Assignees: Virginia Tech Intellectual Properties, Inc., Wake Forest University Health Sciences
    Inventors: Jill W. Ivey, Eduardo L. Latouche, Scott S. Verbridge, Rafael V. Davalos, Glenn J. Lesser, Waldemar Debinski
  • Patent number: 11976101
    Abstract: A compound comprising, in combination: a cell surface binding ligand or internalizing factor, such as an IL-13R?2 binding ligand; at least one effector molecule (e.g., one, two, three or more effector molecules); optionally but preferably, a cytosol localization element covalently coupled between said binding ligand and said at least one effector molecule; and a subcellular compartment localization signal element covalently coupled between said binding ligand and said at least one effector molecule (and preferably with said cytosol localization element between said binding ligand and said subcellular compartment localization signal element). Methods of using such compounds and formulations containing the same are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2024
    Assignee: Wake Forest University Health Sciences
    Inventors: Waldemar Debinski, Hetal Pandya, Denise Gibo
  • Publication number: 20230295317
    Abstract: Provided herein are monoclonal antibodies that specifically bind IL-13RA2 with cross-reactivity in humans and canines. Also provided are methods of use of the antibodies in the treatment and monitoring of cancers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2023
    Publication date: September 21, 2023
    Inventors: Waldemar Debinski, Denise Mazess Herpai
  • Publication number: 20230272033
    Abstract: Provided herein is a construct comprising, in combination: an EphA3, EphA2 and/or EphB2 binding ligand; and at least one effector molecule. In some embodiments, the at least one effector molecule comprises a therapeutic agent, a nanoparticle, a detectable group, a lipid, or a liposome. In some embodiments, the construct is a fusion protein and/or a covalent conjugate. Further provided is a construct comprising, in combination: a ligand that binds to EphA2, EphA3 and/or EphB2; a ligand that binds to IL-13R?2; and at least one effector molecule. Also provided are methods of use thereof for treating cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2023
    Publication date: August 31, 2023
    Inventors: Waldemar Debinski, Carla Lema Tome, Sara Ferluga, Poonam S. Sonawane
  • Patent number: 11697675
    Abstract: Provided herein is a construct comprising, in combination: an EphA3, EphA2 and/or EphB2 binding ligand; and at least one effector molecule. In some embodiments, the at least one effector molecule comprises a therapeutic agent, a nanoparticle, a detectable group, a lipid, or a liposome. In some embodiments, the construct is a fusion protein and/or a covalent conjugate. Further provided is a construct comprising, in combination: a ligand that binds to EphA2, EphA3 and/or EphB2; a ligand that binds to IL-13R?2; and at least one effector molecule. Also provided are methods of use thereof for treating cancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2023
    Assignee: Wake Forest University Health Sciences
    Inventors: Waldemar Debinski, Carla Lema Tome, Sara Ferluga, Poonam S. Sonawane
  • Patent number: 11655299
    Abstract: Provided herein are monoclonal antibodies that specifically bind IL-13RA2 with cross-reactivity in humans and canines. Also provided are methods of use of the antibodies in the treatment and monitoring of cancers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2023
    Assignee: Wake Forest University Health Sciences
    Inventors: Waldemar Debinski, Denise Mazess Herpai
  • Publication number: 20220062376
    Abstract: The present invention provides compounds, compositions, and methods for detecting, diagnosing and treating cancers such as glioblastoma multiforme.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2021
    Publication date: March 3, 2022
    Inventors: Waldemar Debinski, Jill Wykosky, Denise Mazess Herpai
  • Patent number: 11207380
    Abstract: The present invention provides compounds, compositions, and methods for detecting, diagnosing and treating cancers such as glioblastoma multiforme.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2021
    Assignee: Wake Forest University Health Sciences
    Inventors: Waldemar Debinski, Jill Wykosky, Denise Mazess Herpai
  • Publication number: 20210395324
    Abstract: A compound comprising, in combination: a cell surface binding ligand or internalizing factor, such as an IL-13R?2 binding ligand; at least one effector molecule (e.g., one, two, three or more effector molecules); optionally but preferably, a cytosol localization element covalently coupled between said binding ligand and said at least one effector molecule; and a subcellular compartment localization signal element covalently coupled between said binding ligand and said at least one effector molecule (and preferably with said cytosol localization element between said binding ligand and said subcellular compartment localization signal element). Methods of using such compounds and formulations containing the same are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2021
    Publication date: December 23, 2021
    Inventors: Waldemar Debinski, Hetal Pandya, Denise Gibo
  • Patent number: 11136367
    Abstract: A compound comprising, in combination: a cell surface binding ligand or internalizing factor, such as an IL-13R?2 binding ligand; at least one effector molecule (e.g., one, two, three or more effector molecules); optionally but preferably, a cytosol localization element covalently coupled between said binding ligand and said at least one effector molecule; and a subcellular compartment localization signal element covalently coupled between said binding ligand and said at least one effector molecule (and preferably with said cytosol localization element between said binding ligand and said subcellular compartment localization signal element). Methods of using such compounds and formulations containing the same are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2021
    Assignee: Wake Forest University Health Sciences
    Inventors: Waldemar Debinski, Hetal Pandya, Denise Gibo
  • Publication number: 20200347113
    Abstract: Provided herein is a construct comprising, in combination: an EphA3, EphA2 and/or EphB2 binding ligand; and at least one effector molecule. In some embodiments, the at least one effector molecule comprises a therapeutic agent, a nanoparticle, a detectable group, a lipid, or a liposome. In some embodiments, the construct is a fusion protein and/or a covalent conjugate. Further provided is a construct comprising, in combination: a ligand that binds to EphA2, EphA3 and/or EphB2; a ligand that binds to IL-13R?2; and at least one effector molecule. Also provided are methods of use thereof for treating cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2020
    Publication date: November 5, 2020
    Inventors: Waldemar Debinski, Carla Lema Tome, Sara Ferluga, Poonam S. Sonawane
  • Publication number: 20200299394
    Abstract: Provided herein are monoclonal antibodies that specifically bind IL-13RA2 with cross-reactivity in humans and canines. Also provided are methods of use of the antibodies in the treatment and monitoring of cancers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2020
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Inventors: Waldemar Debinski, Denise Mazess Herpai
  • Patent number: 10752667
    Abstract: Provided herein is a construct comprising, in combination: an EphA3, EphA2 and/or EphB2 binding ligand; and at least one effector molecule. In some embodiments, the at least one effector molecule comprises a therapeutic agent, a nanoparticle, a detectable group, a lipid, or a liposome. In some embodiments, the construct is a fusion protein and/or a covalent conjugate. Further provided is a construct comprising, in combination: a ligand that binds to EphA2, EphA3 and/or EphB2; a ligand that binds to IL-13R?2; and at least one effector molecule. Also provided are methods of use thereof for treating cancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2020
    Assignee: Wake Forest University Health Sciences
    Inventors: Waldemar Debinski, Carla Lema Tome, Sara Ferluga, Poonam S. Sonawane
  • Patent number: 10676529
    Abstract: Provided herein are monoclonal antibodies that specifically bind IL-13RA2 with cross-reactivity in humans and canines. Also provided are methods of use of the antibodies in the treatment and monitoring of cancers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignee: Wake Forest University Health Sciences
    Inventors: Waldemar Debinski, Denise Mazess Herpai
  • Publication number: 20200095302
    Abstract: A compound comprising, in combination: a cell surface binding ligand or internalizing factor, such as an IL-13R?2 binding ligand; at least one effector molecule (e.g., one, two, three or more effector molecules); optionally but preferably, a cytosol localization element covalently coupled between said binding ligand and said at least one effector molecule; and a subcellular compartment localization signal element covalently coupled between said binding ligand and said at least one effector molecule (and preferably with said cytosol localization element between said binding ligand and said subcellular compartment localization signal element). Methods of using such compounds and formulations containing the same are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2019
    Publication date: March 26, 2020
    Inventors: Waldemar Debinski, Hetal Pandya, Denise Gibo
  • Publication number: 20200046967
    Abstract: Described herein are methods of electroporation that can include the steps of contacting a cell that is responsive to an EphA2 receptor ligand with an amount of an EphA2 receptor ligand and applying high-frequency irreversible electroporation to the cell. Also described herein are methods of treating cancer in a subject in need thereof, wherein the methods can include the steps of administering an amount of an EphA2 receptor ligand and applying high-frequency irreversible electroporation to a location on or within the subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2017
    Publication date: February 13, 2020
    Inventors: JILL W. IVEY, EDUARDO L. LATOUCHE, SCOTT S. VERBRIDGE, RAFAEL V. DAVALOS, GLENN J. LESSER, WALDEMAR DEBINSKI
  • Patent number: 10519210
    Abstract: A compound comprising, in combination: a cell surface binding ligand or internalizing factor, such as an IL-13R?2 binding ligand; at least one effector molecule (e.g., one, two, three or more effector molecules); optionally but preferably, a cytosol localization element covalently coupled between said binding ligand and said at least one effector molecule; and a subcellular compartment localization signal element covalently coupled between said binding ligand and said at least one effector molecule (and preferably with said cytosol localization element between said binding ligand and said subcellular compartment localization signal element). Methods of using such compounds and formulations containing the same are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2019
    Assignee: Wake Forest University Health Sciences
    Inventors: Waldemar Debinski, Hetal Pandya, Denise Gibo
  • Publication number: 20190153057
    Abstract: A compound comprising, in combination: a cell surface binding ligand or internalizing factor, such as an IL-13R?2 binding ligand; at least one effector molecule (e.g., one, two, three or more effector molecules); optionally but preferably, a cytosol localization element covalently coupled between said binding ligand and said at least one effector molecule; and a subcellular compartment localization signal element covalently coupled between said binding ligand and said at least one effector molecule (and preferably with said cytosol localization element between said binding ligand and said subcellular compartment localization signal element). Methods of using such compounds and formulations containing the same are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2019
    Publication date: May 23, 2019
    Inventors: WALDEMAR DEBINSKI, HETAL PANDYA, DENISE GIBO
  • Patent number: 10233224
    Abstract: A compound comprising, in combination: a cell surface binding ligand or internalizing factor, such as an IL-13R?2 binding ligand; at least one effector molecule (e.g., one, two, three or more effector molecules); optionally but preferably, a cytosol localization element covalently coupled between said binding ligand and said at least one effector molecule; and a subcellular compartment localization signal element covalently coupled between said binding ligand and said at least one effector molecule (and preferably with said cytosol localization element between said binding ligand and said subcellular compartment localization signal element). Methods of using such compounds and formulations containing the same are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2019
    Assignee: WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES
    Inventors: Waldemar Debinski, Hetal Pandya, Denise Gibo