Patents by Inventor Will MCLEAN

Will MCLEAN 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).

  • COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR GENERATING HAIR CELLS BY DOWNREGULATING FOXO
    Publication number: 20200078350
    Abstract: Provided are compositions and methods comprising a FOXO inhibitor for increasing proliferation of Lgr5+ cochlear cells, and related methods of treating hearing loss.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2019
    Publication date: March 12, 2020
    Inventors: Christopher LOOSE, Will MCLEAN, Megan HARRISON, Melissa HILL-DRZEWI
  • COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR GENERATING HAIR CELLS BY UPREGULATING JAG-1
    Publication number: 20200080054
    Abstract: Provided are compositions and methods comprising Jag-1 agonists for increasing proliferation of cochlear supporting cells or vestibular supporting cells, and related methods of treating hearing or balance disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2019
    Publication date: March 12, 2020
    Inventors: Christopher Loose, Will McLean, Megan Harrison
  • COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR GENERATING HAIR CELLS BY UPREGULATING PI3K
    Publication number: 20200080055
    Abstract: Provided are compositions and methods comprising PI3K agonists for increasing proliferation of cochlear supporting cells or vestibular supporting cells, and related methods of treating hearing or balance disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2019
    Publication date: March 12, 2020
    Inventors: Christopher LOOSE, Will MCLEAN, Megan HARRISON
  • 1H-PYRROLE-2,5-DIONE COMPOUNDS AND METHODS OF USING THEM TO INDUCE SELF-RENEWAL OF STEM/PROGENITOR SUPPORTING CELLS
    Publication number: 20190352313
    Abstract: The present invention relates to 1H-pyrrole-2,5-dione compounds and methods of using them to induce self-renewal of stem/progenitor supporting cells, including inducing the stem/progenitor cells to proliferate while maintaining, in the daughter cells, the capacity to differentiate into tissue cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2017
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Inventors: Christopher LOOSE, Bradley TAIT, Rajesh MANCHANDA, Will MCLEAN
  • 1,5-dihydro-2H-pyrrol-2-one compounds and methods of using same
    Patent number: 10383881
    Abstract: The present invention relates to 1,5-dihydro-2H-pyrrol-2-one compounds and methods of using them to induce self-renewal of stem/progenitor supporting cells, including inducing the stem/progenitor cells to proliferate while maintaining, in the daughter cells, the capacity to differentiate into tissue cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2019
    Assignee: Frequency Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Loose, Bradley Tait, Rajesh Manchanda, Will McLean
  • THERMOREVERSIBLE COMPOSITIONS FOR ADMINISTRATION OF THERAPEUTIC AGENTS
    Publication number: 20190231880
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods of inducing the self-renewal of stem/progenitor supporting cells, including inducing the stem/progenitor cells to proliferate while maintaining, in the daughter cells, the capacity to differentiate into hair cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2019
    Publication date: August 1, 2019
    Inventors: Christopher LOOSE, Will MCLEAN, Megan HARRISON, Michael R. JIROUSEK
  • SOLUBILIZED COMPOSITIONS FOR CONTROLLED PROLIFERATION OF STEM CELLS / GENERATING INNER EAR HAIR CELLS USING A GSK3 INHIBITOR: I
    Publication number: 20190201398
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods of inducing the self-renewal of stem/progenitor supporting cells, including inducing the stem/progenitor cells to proliferate while maintaining, in the daughter cells, the capacity to differentiate into hair cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2018
    Publication date: July 4, 2019
    Inventors: Christopher LOOSE, Will MCLEAN, Megan HARRISON, Michael R. JIROUSEK
  • METHODS FOR CONTROLLED PROLIFERATION OF STEM CELLS / GENERATING INNER EAR HAIR CELLS USING GSK-3-ALPHA INHIBITORS
    Publication number: 20190093079
    Abstract: Provided are compositions and methods for inducing the self-renewal of stem/progenitor supporting cells, including inducing the stem/progenitor cells to proliferate while maintaining, in the daughter cells, the capacity to differentiate into hair cells, and including compositions and methods of using GSK3-alpha inhibitors, and salts thereof, optionally in combination with a Differentiation Inhibitor such as a Notch agonist or an HDAC inhibitor (e.g., valproic acid).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2017
    Publication date: March 28, 2019
    Inventors: Christopher LOOSE, Will MCLEAN, Megan HARRISON
  • Methods for controlled proliferation of stem cells / generating inner ear hair cells using 3-(pyridin-2-yl)-1H-indol-2-ol based compounds
    Patent number: 10220041
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of inducing the self-renewal of stem/progenitor supporting cells, including inducing the stem/progenitor cells to proliferate while maintaining, in the daughter cells, the capacity to differentiate into hair cells. Specifically, the invention relates to methods of using compounds comprising a 3-(pyridin-2-yl)-1H-indol-2-ol containing moiety having a Formula I: and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2019
    Assignee: Frequency Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Loose, Will McLean, Melissa Hill-Drzewi
  • METHODS FOR CONTROLLED PROLIFERATION OF VESTIBULAR STEM CELLS / GENERATING INNER EAR HAIR CELLS USING WNT AND TGFBETA-INHIBITION
    Publication number: 20190060371
    Abstract: Provided are compositions and methods for using Wnt agonist, GSK3-alpha inhibitor, or GSK3-beta inhibitors in combination with TGF-beta inhibitors to induce the self-renewal of stem/progenitor supporting cells, including inducing the stem/progenitor cells to proliferate while maintaining in the daughter cells the capacity to differentiate into hair cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2017
    Publication date: February 28, 2019
    Inventor: Will MCLEAN
  • Thermoreversible compositions for administration of therapeutic agents
    Patent number: 10213511
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods of inducing the self-renewal of stem/progenitor supporting cells, including inducing the stem/progenitor cells to proliferate while maintaining, in the daughter cells, the capacity to differentiate into hair cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2019
    Assignee: Frequency Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Loose, Will McLean, Megan Harrison, Michael R. Jirousek
  • Solubilized compositions for controlled proliferation of stem cells / generating inner ear hair cells using GSK3 inhibitors: I
    Patent number: 10201540
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods of inducing the self-renewal of stem/progenitor supporting cells, including inducing the stem/progenitor cells to proliferate while maintaining, in the daughter cells, the capacity to differentiate into hair cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2019
    Assignee: Frequency Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Loose, Will McLean, Megan Harrison, Michael R. Jirousek
  • METHODS FOR CONTROLLED PROLIFERATION OF STEM CELLS / GENERATING INNER EAR HAIR CELLS USING 3-(PYRIDIN-2-YL)-1H-INDOL-2-OL BASED COMPOUNDS
    Publication number: 20180256590
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of inducing the self-renewal of stem/progenitor supporting cells, including inducing the stem/progenitor cells to proliferate while maintaining, in the daughter cells, the capacity to differentiate into hair cells. Specifically, the invention relates to methods of using compounds comprising a 3-(pyridin-2-yl)-1H-indol-2-ol containing moiety having a Formula I: and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2018
    Publication date: September 13, 2018
    Inventors: Christopher LOOSE, Will MCLEAN, Melissa HILL-DRZEWI
  • 1,5-DIHYDRO-2H-PYRROL-2-ONE COMPOUNDS AND METHODS OF USING SAME
    Publication number: 20180214458
    Abstract: The present invention relates to 1,5-dihydro-2H-pyrrol-2-one compounds and methods of using them to induce self-renewal of stem/progenitor supporting cells, including inducing the stem/progenitor cells to proliferate while maintaining, in the daughter cells, the capacity to differentiate into tissue cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2017
    Publication date: August 2, 2018
    Inventors: Christopher LOOSE, Bradley TAIT, Rajesh MANCHANDA, Will MCLEAN
  • Solubilized compositions for controlled proliferation of stem cells / generating inner ear hair cells using GSK3 inhibitors: III
    Patent number: 10016507
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods of inducing the self-renewal of stem/progenitor supporting cells, including inducing the stem/progenitor cells to proliferate while maintaining, in the daughter cells, the capacity to differentiate into hair cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2018
    Assignee: Frequency Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Loose, Will McLean, Megan Harrison, Michael R. Jirousek
  • Methods for controlled proliferation of stem cells / generating inner ear hair cells using 3-(pyridin-2-yl)-1H-indol-2-ol based compounds
    Patent number: 9968615
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of inducing the self-renewal of stem/progenitor supporting cells, including inducing the stem/progenitor cells to proliferate while maintaining, in the daughter cells, the capacity to differentiate into hair cells. Specifically, the invention relates to methods of using compounds comprising a 3-(pyridin-2-yl)-1H-indol-2-ol containing moiety having a Formula I: and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2018
    Assignee: Frequency Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Loose, Will McLean, Melissa Hill-Drzewi
  • Methods for controlled proliferation of stem cells / generating inner ear hair cells using N-(alkylcarbamoyl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-nicotinamide based compounds
    Patent number: 9913835
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of inducing the self-renewal of stem/progenitor supporting cells, including inducing the stem/progenitor cells to proliferate while maintaining, in the daughter cells, the capacity to differentiate into hair cells. Specifically, the invention relates to methods of using compounds comprising a N-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-nicotinamide moiety having a Formula I: and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2018
    Assignee: Frequency Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Loose, Will McLean, Melissa Hill-Drzewi
  • Methods for controlled proliferation of stem cells / generating inner ear hair cells using 1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-[1,4]diazepino[6,7, 1-hi]indolyl based compounds
    Patent number: 9913848
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of inducing the self-renewal of stem/progenitor supporting cells, including inducing the stem/progenitor cells to proliferate while maintaining, in the daughter cells, the capacity to differentiate into hair cells. Specifically, the invention relates to methods of using compounds comprising a 1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-[1,4]diazepino[6,7, 1-hi]indole moiety having a Formula I and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2018
    Assignee: Frequency Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Loose, Will McLean, Melissa Hill-Drzewi
  • SOLUBILIZED COMPOSITIONS FOR CONTROLLED PROLIFERATION OF STEM CELLS / GENERATING INNER EAR HAIR CELLS USING A GSK3 INHIBITOR: IV
    Publication number: 20170252450
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods of inducing the self-renewal of stem/progenitor supporting cells, including inducing the stem/progenitor cells to proliferate while maintaining, in the daughter cells, the capacity to differentiate into hair cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2017
    Publication date: September 7, 2017
    Inventors: Christopher LOOSE, Will MCLEAN, Megan HARRISON, Michael R. JIROUSEK
  • METHODS FOR CONTROLLED PROLIFERATION OF STEM CELLS / GENERATING INNER EAR HAIR CELLS USING 2-PYRIMIDINYLAMINOETHYLAMINO-2-PYRIDYL BASED COMPOUNDS
    Publication number: 20170252339
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of inducing the self-renewal of stem/progenitor supporting cells, including inducing the stem/progenitor cells to proliferate while maintaining, in the daughter cells, the capacity to differentiate into hair cells. Specifically, the invention relates to methods of using compounds comprising a 2-pyrimidinylaminoethylamino-2-pyridyl moiety having a Formula I and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2017
    Publication date: September 7, 2017
    Inventors: Christopher LOOSE, Will MCLEAN, Melissa HILL-DRZEWI