Patents by Inventor William Hawkins
William Hawkins 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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Publication number: 20240081354Abstract: An essentially carbohydrate-free, protein-based flour substitute and methods for preparing the same are disclosed herein. The flour substitute may be used to make pizza crusts, chips, taco shells, tortillas, crackers, sandwich thins, and other food products that are traditionally flour-based. The organoleptic properties of the disclosed flour substitute preferably resemble the organoleptic properties of traditional baked goods and are substantially different from the organoleptic properties of traditional meat products. The disclosed flour substitute comprises a meat or nut flour, a flavor-masking spice, salt, and a vegetable, fruit, or plant-based oil or an oil-based spray. The disclosed flour substitute is used to make substitute food products that preferably resemble, in both appearance and taste, the traditional food products that the substitute food products are replacing. The flour substitute is preferably fiber-free and does not contain any other non-digestible carbohydrates.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2023Publication date: March 14, 2024Applicant: ZeroCarb Inc.Inventors: Mohamed Elhosiny Aly, Omar Mohamed Atia, Leslie Ann Hawkins, John William Pena, III
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Patent number: 11918748Abstract: A respiratory assistance apparatus has a gases inlet configured to receive a supply of gases, a blower unit configured to generate a pressurised gases stream from the supply of gases; a humidification unit configured to heat and humidify the pressurised gases stream; and a gases outlet for the heated and humidified gases stream. A flow path for the gases stream extends through the respiratory device from the gases inlet through the blower unit and humidification unit to the gases outlet. A sensor assembly is provided in the flow path before the humidification unit. The sensor assembly has an ultrasound gas composition sensor system for sensing one or more gas concentrations within the gases stream.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2021Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Assignee: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare LimitedInventors: Dean Antony Barker, Mikael Douglas Stewart, Peter Geoffrey Hawkins, Kevin Peter O'Donnell, Russel William Burgess
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Publication number: 20230390370Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to compositions and methods for treating pancreatic cancer. A method of treating pancreatic cancer includes administering a therapeutically effective amount of a composition including a neoantigen vaccine including at least one pancreatic cancer-associated neoantigen and at least one immune checkpoint inhibitor. The methods and compositions of the present disclosure are particularly useful for inducing a neoantigen-specific CD4 or CD8 T cell response against a tumor.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2023Publication date: December 7, 2023Applicant: Washington UniversityInventors: William Gillanders, William Hawkins, Simon Goedegebuure, Hui Peng, Lijin Li
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Publication number: 20210221805Abstract: Methods and compositions for treating cancers such as pancreatic cancer and synovial sarcoma are disclosed. Compounds comprising a sigma-2 receptor-binding moiety and a ferroptosis-inducing moiety are described. At least one described molecular species exhibits an IC50 value below 5 ?M against human pancreatic cancer cells in vitro. Administration of this species promoted shrinkage of pancreatic cancer tumors in a murine model system in vivo, and led to 100% survival of experimental animals over a time course in which control therapies provided only 30% or 40% survival. Methods of synthesis of molecular species are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2021Publication date: July 22, 2021Inventors: William HAWKINS, Robert MACH, Dirk SPITZER, Suwanna VANGVERAVONG, Brian VAN TINE
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Patent number: 10975069Abstract: Methods and compositions for treating cancers such as pancreatic cancer and synovial sarcoma are disclosed. Compounds comprising a sigma-2 receptor-binding moiety and a ferroptosis-inducing moiety are described, such as the methanesulfonate salt of a compound of structural Formula IV, , wherein n is an integer chosen from 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5, and R2 is H or methyl. At least one described molecular species exhibits an IC50 value below 5 ?M against human pancreatic cancer cells in vitro. Administration of this species promoted shrinkage of pancreatic cancer tumors in a murine model system in vivo. It led to a 100% survival of experimental animals over a time course in which control therapies provided only 30% or 40% survival. Methods of synthesis of molecular species are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2019Date of Patent: April 13, 2021Assignee: WASHINGTON UNIVERSITYInventors: William Hawkins, Robert Mach, Dirk Spitzer, Suwanna Vangveravong, Brian Van Tine
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Publication number: 20200123149Abstract: Methods and compositions for treating cancers such as pancreatic cancer and synovial sarcoma are disclosed. Compounds comprising a sigma-2 receptor-binding moiety and a ferroptosis-inducing moiety are described. At least one described molecular species exhibits an IC50 value below 5 ?M against human pancreatic cancer cells in vitro. Administration of this species promoted shrinkage of pancreatic cancer tumors in a murine model system in vivo, and led to 100% survival of experimental animals over a time course in which control therapies provided only 30% or 40% survival. Methods of synthesis of molecular species are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2019Publication date: April 23, 2020Inventors: William HAWKINS, Robert MACH, Dirk SPITZER, Suwanna VANGVERAVONG, Brian VAN TINE
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Patent number: 10344029Abstract: The present disclosure provides compounds of structural Formula III: or a salt thereof, wherein Y is chosen from Further provided are pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds, and methods for treating cancer, such as pancreatic cancer or synovial sarcoma, using the compounds and compositions.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2018Date of Patent: July 9, 2019Assignee: Washington UniversityInventors: William Hawkins, Robert Mach, Dirk Spitzer, Suwanna Vangveravong, Brian Van Tine
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Publication number: 20190002457Abstract: Methods and compositions for treating cancers such as pancreatic cancer and synovial sarcoma are disclosed. Compounds comprising a sigma-2 receptor-binding moiety and a ferroptosis-inducing moiety are described. At least one described molecular species exhibits an IC50 value below 5 ?M against human pancreatic cancer cells in vitro. Administration of this species promoted shrinkage of pancreatic cancer tumors in a murine model system in vivo, and led to 100% survival of experimental animals over a time course in which control therapies provided only 30% or 40% survival. Methods of synthesis of molecular species are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2018Publication date: January 3, 2019Inventors: William HAWKINS, Robert MACH, Dirk SPITZER, Suwanna VANGVERAVONG, Brian VAN TINE
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Patent number: 10087175Abstract: Methods and compositions for treating cancers such as pancreatic cancer and synovial sarcoma are disclosed. Compounds comprising a sigma-2 receptor-binding moiety and a ferroptosis-inducing moiety are described. At least one described molecular species exhibits an IC50 value below 5 ?M against human pancreatic cancer cells in vitro. Administration of this species promoted shrinkage of pancreatic cancer tumors in a murine model system in vivo, and led to 100% survival of experimental animals over a time course in which control therapies provided only 30% or 40% survival. Methods of synthesis of molecular species are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2015Date of Patent: October 2, 2018Assignee: Washington UniversityInventors: William Hawkins, Robert Mach, Dirk Spitzer, Suwanna Vangveravong, Brian Van Tine
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Publication number: 20170015660Abstract: Methods and compositions for treating cancers such as pancreatic cancer and synovial sarcoma are disclosed. Compounds comprising a sigma-2 receptor-binding moiety and a ferroptosis-inducing moiety are described. At least one described molecular species exhibits an IC50 value below 5 ?M against human pancreatic cancer cells in vitro. Administration of this species promoted shrinkage of pancreatic cancer tumors in a murine model system in vivo, and led to 100% survival of experimental animals over a time course in which control therapies provided only 30% or 40% survival. Methods of synthesis of molecular species are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2015Publication date: January 19, 2017Inventors: William HAWKINS, Robert MACH, Dirk SPITZER, Suwanna VANGVERAVONG, Brian VAN TINE
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Publication number: 20150024817Abstract: An episode structure and API are disclosed for interweaving multiple game threads into gameplay experiences of virtual worlds such that players have clarity about overall story arcs and their mission purposes but find that, as they pursue those purposes, they continue to experience quests and events that teach them SEL principles that they need to learn based on their level and needs. In some aspects, successful execution or completion of SEL episodes can thwart or enable overall achievement of mission purposes and players that struggles are educated about what they did wrong through an empathy process.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2014Publication date: January 22, 2015Inventor: William Hawkins
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Publication number: 20130042509Abstract: The present invention relates to a system for producing a greeting card. The system comprises user devices and a server with a communications network which are configured for capturing handwriting as a digital image, processing the digital image to extract the handwriting, combining the processed image with one of a number of images for the greeting card, and controlling the display of the combined image on a user device or the printing of the combined image.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2012Publication date: February 21, 2013Inventors: Lee William Hawkins, Peter Socrates Dudley-Ryder
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Patent number: 8168650Abstract: A series of N-substituted 9-azabicyclo[3.3.1]nonan-3?-yl phenylcarbamate analogs are disclosed, as well as methods of their preparation. Their affinities for sigma (?1 and ?2) receptors are described. Two new compounds, N-(9-(4-aminobutyl)-9-azabicyclo[3.3.1]nonan-3?-yl)-N?-(2-methoxy-5-methylphenyl)carbamate and N-(9-(6-aminohexyl)-9-azabicyclo[3.3.1]nonan-3?-yl)-N?-(2-methoxy-5-methylphenyl)carbamate, are shown to have a high affinity and selectivity for ?2 versus ?1 receptors. Among the disclosed compounds are biotinylated and fluorescent analogs. These compounds can serve as probes to the ?2 receptor. In addition, some disclosed compounds can induce apoptotic cell death by both caspase-dependent and caspase-independent mechanisms, and are effective for treatment of tumors. The compounds can be used as chemotherapeutics or chemosensitizers in the treatment of a wide variety of solid tumors.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2009Date of Patent: May 1, 2012Assignee: Washington UniversityInventors: Robert H. Mach, Richard Hotchkiss, William Hawkins, Rebecca Aft, Zhude Tu
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Patent number: 7952187Abstract: A system and method for forming a wafer level package (WLP) (i.e., wafer level chip size package) is disclosed. The WLP includes a silicon integrated circuit (IC) substrate having a plurality of die pads formed on a top surface thereof and a plurality of polymer laminates positioned thereon. Each of the polymer laminates is comprised of a separate pre-formed laminate sheet and has a plurality of vias formed therein that correspond to a respective die pad. A plurality of metal interconnects are formed on each of the plurality of polymer laminates so as to cover a portion of a top surface of a polymer laminate and extend down through the via and into contact with a metal interconnect on a neighboring polymer laminate positioned below. An input/output (I/O) system interconnect is positioned on a top surface of the wafer level package and is attached to the plurality of metal interconnects.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2008Date of Patent: May 31, 2011Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Christopher James Kapusta, Donald Cunningham, Richard Joseph Saia, Kevin Durocher, Joseph Iannotti, William Hawkins
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Publication number: 20100048614Abstract: A series of N-substituted 9-azabicyclo[3.3.1]nonan-3?-yl phenylcarbamate analogs are disclosed, as well as methods of their preparation. Their affinities for sigma (?1 and ?2) receptors are described. Two new compounds, N-(9-(4-aminobutyl)-9-azabicyclo[3.3.1]nonan-3?-yl)-N?-(2-methoxy-5-methylphenyl)carbamate and N-(9-(6-aminohexyl)-9-azabicyclo[3.3.1]nonan-3?-yl)-N?-(2-methoxy-5-methylphenyl)carbamate, are shown to have a high affinity and selectivity for ?2 versus ?1 receptors. Among the disclosed compounds are biotinylated and fluorescent analogs. These compounds can serve as probes to the ?2 receptor. In addition, some disclosed compounds can induce apoptotic cell death by both caspase-dependent and caspase-independent mechanisms, and are effective for treatment of tumors. The compounds can be used as chemotherapeutics or chemosensitizers in the treatment of a wide variety of solid tumors.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2009Publication date: February 25, 2010Applicant: WASHINGTON UNIVERSITYInventors: Robert H. Mach, Richard Hotchkiss, William Hawkins, Rebecca Aft, Zhude Tu
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Patent number: 7612085Abstract: A series of N-substituted 9-azabicyclo[3.3.1]nonan-3?-yl phenylcarbamate analogs are disclosed, as well as methods of their preparation. Their affinities for sigma (?1 and ?2) receptors are described. Two new compounds, N-(9-(4-aminobutyl)-9-azabicyclo[3.3.1]nonan-3?-yl)-N?-(2-methoxy-5-methylphenyl)carbamate and N-(9-(6-aminohexyl)-9-azabicyclo[3.3.1]nonan-3?-yl)-N?-(2-methoxy-5-methylphenyl)carbamate, are shown to have a high affinity and selectivity for ?2 versus ?1 receptors. Among the disclosed compounds are biotinylated and fluorescent analogs. These compounds can serve as probes to the ?2 receptor. In addition, some disclosed compounds can induce apoptotic cell death by both caspase-dependent and caspase-independent mechanisms, and are effective for treatment of tumors. The compounds can be used as chemotherapeutics or chemosensitizers in the treatment of a wide variety of solid tumors.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2007Date of Patent: November 3, 2009Assignee: Washington UniversityInventors: Robert H. Mach, Zhude Tu, Wenhua Chu, Suwanna Vangveravong, Richard Hotchkiss, William Hawkins, Rebecca Aft
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Publication number: 20090243081Abstract: A system and method for forming a wafer level package (WLP) (i.e., wafer level chip size package) is disclosed. The WLP includes a silicon integrated circuit (IC) substrate having a plurality of die pads formed on a top surface thereof and a plurality of polymer laminates positioned thereon. Each of the polymer laminates is comprised of a separate pre-formed laminate sheet and has a plurality of vias formed therein that correspond to a respective die pad. A plurality of metal interconnects are formed on each of the plurality of polymer laminates so as to cover a portion of a top surface of a polymer laminate and extend down through the via and into contact with a metal interconnect on a neighboring polymer laminate positioned below. An input/output (I/O) system interconnect is positioned on a top surface of the wafer level package and is attached to the plurality of metal interconnects.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2008Publication date: October 1, 2009Inventors: Christopher James Kapusta, Donald Cunningham, Richard Joseph Saia, Kevin Durocher, Joseph Iannotti, William Hawkins
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Patent number: 7514561Abstract: Substituted-acylaminopyrazole derivatives of formula (I): or salts thereof, wherein the various symbols are as defined in the description, processes for their preparation, compositions thereof and methods for their use for the control of pests, such as arthropods (e.g. insects and arachnids) and helminths (including nematodes).Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2003Date of Patent: April 7, 2009Assignee: Merial LimitedInventors: Stefan Schnatterer, David William Hawkins, Daniela Jans, Michael Maier, Anke Kuhlmann, Erich Friedrich Sanwald, Maria-Theresia Thönessen, Karl Seeger
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Patent number: 7504362Abstract: 5-Substituted-sulfonylaminopyrazole derivatives of formula (I): or salts thereof, wherein the various symbols are as defined in the description, and pesticidal compositions thereof, processes for their preparation, and methods for their use for the control of arthropods (including insects and arachnids) and helminths (including nematodes).Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2003Date of Patent: March 17, 2009Assignee: Merial LimitedInventors: Uwe Döller, David Teh-Wei Chou, Merwyn Steinsberger, Michael Maier, Anke Kuhlmann, Karl Seeger, David William Hawkins, Stanley Thomas Derek Gough, David Treadway Manning
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Patent number: D672117Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2012Date of Patent: December 11, 2012Inventors: William Hawkins, Michell Hawkins