Patents by Inventor Weston Daniel

Weston Daniel 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: 20220088059
    Abstract: Aspects of the invention are directed to methods of treating cancer using a combination of spherical nucleic acids (SNAs) and a checkpoint inhibitor. The SNA molecule comprises a core oligonucleotide shell of CpG oligonucleotides positioned on the exterior of this core. The SNA is administered at a fixed dose of 2mg to a solid tumour or tumour lesion, and is administered within 24 hours of the checkpoint inhibitor administration. The SNA can also be administered at a dose of 700 mg-900 mg every 2 weeks. The SNA can also be a CpG linked via a spacer to the exterior surface of a liposome core of 40 nm or less diameter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2020
    Publication date: March 24, 2022
    Applicant: Exicure Operating Company
    Inventors: Pinal Patel, Weston Daniel, Alice Bexon, Matthias Schroff
  • Publication number: 20200339989
    Abstract: Optimized inhibitory nucleic acids are provided. The nucleic acids have sequences which include an optimal inhibitory motif, such as GGG. Related methods are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2020
    Publication date: October 29, 2020
    Applicant: Exicure, Inc.
    Inventors: Weston Daniel, Scott Mix
  • Publication number: 20200339996
    Abstract: TNF? antisense oligonucleotides are provided herein. Methods of treating TNF? diseases or disorders using the TNF? antisense oligonucleotides and related products are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2020
    Publication date: October 29, 2020
    Applicant: Exicure, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher C. Mader, Tiffany L. Halo, Sergei Gryaznov, Richard Kang, Weston Daniel
  • Patent number: 10760080
    Abstract: TNF? antisense oligonucleotides are provided herein. Methods of treating TNF? diseases or Initial Screen of Phosphodiester disorders using the TNF? antisense oligonucleotides and related products are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2020
    Assignee: Exicure, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher C. Mader, Tiffany L. Halo, Sergei Gryaznov, Richard Kang, Weston Daniel
  • Patent number: 10704043
    Abstract: Optimized inhibitory nucleic acids are provided. The nucleic acids have sequences which include an optimal inhibitory motif, such as a GGG. Related methods are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2020
    Assignee: Exicure, Inc.
    Inventors: Weston Daniel, Scott Mix
  • Patent number: 10450075
    Abstract: A method of improving the measurement accuracy of a digital ice rate sensor by providing an enhanced surface finish on a magnetostrictive oscillator detector probe by measuring the surface roughness of the detector probe, comparing the measured value to a critical value, and authorizing the probe for use in the digital ice rate sensor if surface roughness is within the critical value. Surface roughness may be measured optically or with a surface profilometer. Remedial steps taken if surface roughness is not within the critical value include reworking the probe surface finish and investigating the manufacturing process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2019
    Assignee: Rosemount Aerospace Inc.
    Inventors: Jamison K. Roman, Weston Daniel Clarence Heuer
  • Publication number: 20190211338
    Abstract: TNF? antisense oligonucleotides are provided herein. Methods of treating TNF? diseases or disorders using the TNF? antisense oligonucleotides and related products are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2019
    Publication date: July 11, 2019
    Applicant: Exicure, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher C. Mader, Tiffany L. Halo, Sergei Gryaznov, Richard Kang, Weston Daniel
  • Publication number: 20190061958
    Abstract: A method of improving the measurement accuracy of a digital ice rate sensor by providing an enhanced surface finish on a magnetostrictive oscillator detector probe by measuring the surface roughness of the detector probe, comparing the measured value to a critical value, and authorizing the probe for use in the digital ice rate sensor if surface roughness is within the critical value. Surface roughness may be measured optically or with a surface profilometer. Remedial steps taken if surface roughness is not within the critical value include reworking the probe surface finish and investigating the manufacturing process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2017
    Publication date: February 28, 2019
    Inventors: Jamison K. Roman, Weston Daniel Clarence Heuer
  • Patent number: 10208310
    Abstract: TNF? antisense oligonucleotides are provided herein. Methods of treating TNF? diseases or disorders using the TNF? antisense oligonucleotides and related products are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2019
    Assignee: Exicure, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher C. Mader, Tiffany L. Halo, Sergei Gryaznov, Richard Kang, Weston Daniel
  • Patent number: 10132824
    Abstract: A system includes a device having a first surface configured to be exposed to airflow about an exterior of an aircraft, the device including a first self-compensating heater configured to heat the first surface, a first current monitor configured to sense a first measurement value representing electrical current flow through the first self-compensating heater, one or more processors, and computer-readable memory encoded with instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the system to receive aircraft flight condition data and produce an icing condition signal based upon the first measurement value and the aircraft flight condition data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2018
    Assignee: Rosemount Aerospace Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin Benning, Weston Daniel Clarence Heuer
  • Publication number: 20180327741
    Abstract: Optimized inhibitory nucleic acids are provided. The nucleic acids have sequences which include an optimal inhibitory motif, such as a GGG. Related methods are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2016
    Publication date: November 15, 2018
    Applicant: Exicure, Inc.
    Inventors: Weston DANIEL, Scott MIX
  • Publication number: 20170370960
    Abstract: A system includes a device having a first surface configured to be exposed to airflow about an exterior of an aircraft, the device including a first self-compensating heater configured to heat the first surface, a first current monitor configured to sense a first measurement value representing electrical current flow through the first self-compensating heater, one or more processors, and computer-readable memory encoded with instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the system to receive aircraft flight condition data and produce an icing condition signal based upon the first measurement value and the aircraft flight condition data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2017
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Inventors: Kevin Benning, Weston Daniel Clarence Heuer
  • Publication number: 20170306331
    Abstract: TNF? antisense oligonucleotides are provided herein. Methods of treating TNF? diseases or Initial Screen of Phosphodiester disorders using the TNF? antisense oligonucleotides and related products are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2015
    Publication date: October 26, 2017
    Inventors: Christopher C. Mader, Tiffany l. Halo, Sergei Gryaznov, Richard Kang, Weston Daniel
  • Patent number: 9532948
    Abstract: Articles, compositions, kits, and methods relating to nanostructures, including those that can sequester molecules such as cholesterol, are provided. Certain embodiments described herein include structures having a core-shell type arrangement; for instance, a nanoparticle core may be surrounded by a shell including a material, such as a lipid bilayer, that can interact with cholesterol and/or other lipids. In some embodiments, the structures, when introduced into a subject, can sequester cholesterol and/or other lipids and remove them from circulation. Accordingly, the structures described herein may be used to diagnose, prevent, treat or manage certain diseases or bodily conditions, especially those associated with abnormal lipid levels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2017
    Assignee: Northwestern University
    Inventors: Chad A. Mirkin, C. Shad Thaxton, David A. Giljohann, Weston Daniel
  • Patent number: 9419470
    Abstract: Exemplary embodiments are directed to detection and validation of wirelessly chargeable devices positioned within a charging region of a wireless power transmitter. A device may include a detection circuit comprising an oscillator, the detection circuit configured to detect a change in a frequency of the oscillator. The device may also include a wireless power transmitter configured to determine whether a chargeable device is positioned within a charging region of the transmitter upon the detection circuit detecting the change in the frequency of the oscillator, wherein the transmitter further configured to be selectively electrically isolated from the detection circuit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: QUALCOMM Incorporated
    Inventors: William Henry Von Novak, III, Francesco Carobolante, Weston Daniel Braun
  • Publication number: 20150084586
    Abstract: Exemplary embodiments are directed to detection and validation of wirelessly chargeable devices positioned within a charging region of a wireless power transmitter. A device may include a detection circuit comprising an oscillator, the detection circuit configured to detect a change in a frequency of the oscillator. The device may also include a wireless power transmitter configured to determine whether a chargeable device is positioned within a charging region of the transmitter upon the detection circuit detecting the change in the frequency of the oscillator, wherein the transmitter further configured to be selectively electrically isolated from the detection circuit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2014
    Publication date: March 26, 2015
    Applicant: QUALCOMM Incorporated
    Inventors: William Henry Von Novak, III, Francesco Carobolante, Weston Daniel Braun
  • Patent number: 8323686
    Abstract: Articles, compositions, kits and methods relating to nanostructures, including those that can sequester molecules such as cholesterol, are provided. Certain embodiments described herein include structures having a core-shell type arrangement; for instance, a nanoparticle core may be surrounded by a shell including a material, such as a lipid bilayer, that can interact with cholesterol and/or other lipids, and an apolipoprotein may be bound to at least the outer surface of the shell. In some embodiments, the structures, when introduced to a subject, can sequester cholesterol and/or other lipids and remove them from circulation. Accordingly, the structures described herein may be used to diagnose, prevent, treat or manage certain diseases or bodily conditions, especially those associated with abnormal lipid levels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2012
    Assignee: Northwestern University
    Inventors: Chad A. Mirkin, C. Shad Thaxton, David A. Giljohann, Weston Daniel
  • Publication number: 20110059156
    Abstract: Articles, compositions, kits, and methods relating to nanostructures, including those that can sequester molecules such as cholesterol, are provided. Certain embodiments described herein include structures having a core-shell type arrangement; for instance, a nanoparticle core may be surrounded by a shell including a material, such as a lipid bilayer, that can interact with cholesterol and/or other lipids. In some embodiments, the structures, when introduced into a subject, can sequester cholesterol and/or other lipids and remove them from circulation. Accordingly, the structures described herein may be used to diagnose, prevent, treat or manage certain diseases or bodily conditions, especially those associated with abnormal lipid levels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2009
    Publication date: March 10, 2011
    Applicant: Northwestern University
    Inventors: Chad A. Mirkin, C. Shad Thaxton, David A. Giljohann, Weston Daniel
  • Publication number: 20090324706
    Abstract: Articles, compositions, kits, and methods relating to nanostructures, including those that can sequester molecules such as cholesterol, are provided. Certain embodiments described herein include structures having a core-shell type arrangement; for instance, a nanoparticle core may be surrounded by a shell including a material, such as a lipid bilayer, that can interact with cholesterol and/or other lipids. In some embodiments, the structures, when introduced into a subject, can sequester cholesterol and/or other lipids and remove them from circulation. Accordingly, the structures described herein may be used to diagnose, prevent, treat or manage certain diseases or bodily conditions, especially those associated with abnormal lipid levels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2009
    Publication date: December 31, 2009
    Applicant: Northwestern University
    Inventors: Chad A. Mirkin, C. Shad Thaxton, David A. Giljohann, Weston Daniel