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1.

ELECTRICAL REGENERATION OF ELECTROLYTES

      
Application Number 18276957
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-02-11
First Publication Date 2024-04-25
Owner President and Fellows of Harvard College (USA)
Inventor
  • Goulet, Marc-Antoni
  • Wu, Min
  • Jing, Yan
  • Fell, Eric
  • Pollack, Daniel
  • Jin, Shijian
  • Aziz, Michael J.
  • Gordon, Roy G.

Abstract

The invention provides flow batteries and methods of using flow batteries that reduce loss of capacity. The loss of capacity may be mitigated by electrically oxidizing an organic species in the negolyte.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 8/18 - Regenerative fuel cells, e.g. redox flow batteries or secondary fuel cells

2.

Compact Laser-Steering End Effector

      
Application Number 17769612
Status Pending
Filing Date 2020-10-27
First Publication Date 2024-04-25
Owner President and Fellows of Harvard College (USA)
Inventor
  • York, Peter A.
  • Bothner, Simon A.
  • Wood, Robert J.

Abstract

A compact laser-steering end effector includes a frame, at least two active mirrors, and a pair of actuators. The frame has a greatest dimension in a plane orthogonal to a longitudinal axis of no more than 13 mm, and the mirrors are mounted proximate to the distal end of the frame. The actuators are mounted to the frame and configured to respectively change the tilt of the active mirrors relative to the frame. A pathway is provided through the frame to deliver a laser beam to the mirrors, and wherein the mirrors are positioned and configurable via the actuators to reflect the laser beam off of each mirror en route to an external target.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 18/20 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for transferring non-mechanical forms of energy to or from the body by applying electromagnetic radiation, e.g. microwaves using laser
  • A61B 34/30 - Surgical robots

3.

CONTROLLABLE SLIPPERY POLYMER SURFACES

      
Application Number US2023069637
Publication Number 2024/086390
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-07-05
Publication Date 2024-04-25
Owner PRESIDENT AND FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE (USA)
Inventor
  • Kolle, Stefan
  • Meeks, Amos
  • Alvarenga, Jack
  • Aizenberg, Joanna

Abstract

Disclosed herein is article includes a polymer layer under an external force causing the polymer layer to be under a first compressive mechanical stress; and a lubricating liquid within the polymer layer, the lubricating liquid being at a concentration within the polymer layer such that the lubricating liquid forms a stable overlayer over the surface of the polymer layer when the polymer layer is under the external force and the lubricating liquid does not form the stable overlayer over the surface of the polymer layer when the polymer layer is not under compressive stress.

4.

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR GENERATING LIQUID MOTION

      
Application Number US2023035411
Publication Number 2024/086224
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-10-18
Publication Date 2024-04-25
Owner PRESIDENT AND FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE (USA)
Inventor
  • Jiang, Haihui, Joy
  • Abd El-Rahman, Mohamed, K.
  • Brazaca, Lais, C.
  • Underwood, Thomas, C.
  • Sakamoto, Junji
  • Bell, Jeffrey, G.
  • Whitesides, George, M.

Abstract

This disclosure provides a system for generating liquid motion using a first electrode, second electrode, reservoir including a liquid electrolyte, and magnet. The combination of electrochemical and magnetic fields results in liquid motion that can be used for a variety of purposes.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F04F 7/00 - Pumps displacing fluids by using inertia thereof, e.g. by generating vibrations therein

5.

SELECTIVE ROCK2 INHIBITION FOR TREATMENT OF EDEMA AND ASSOCIATED CONDITIONS

      
Application Number 18275731
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-02-03
First Publication Date 2024-04-25
Owner
  • President and Fellows of Harvard College (USA)
  • Trustees of Boston University (USA)
Inventor
  • Lee, Esak
  • Chen, Christopher S.

Abstract

The present disclosure provides methods and compositions for treating a condition associated with impaired lymphatic drainage.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61K 31/517 - Pyrimidines; Hydrogenated pyrimidines, e.g. trimethoprim ortho- or peri-condensed with carbocyclic ring systems, e.g. quinazoline, perimidine
  • A61P 7/10 - Antioedematous agents; Diuretics

6.

FLUORINATED ELASTOMERS FOR BRAIN PROBES AND OTHER APPLICATIONS

      
Application Number 18278819
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-03-09
First Publication Date 2024-04-25
Owner President and Fellows of Harvard College (USA)
Inventor
  • Liu, Jia
  • Le Floch, Paul Claude Henri
  • Sheng, Hao

Abstract

Articles and devices comprising fluorinated polymers, as well as methods of preparing fluorinated polymers, are generally described. In some cases, such fluorinated elastomers can be used for sensing neural activity, e.g., by encapsulating electronic circuits, or other applications. Furthermore, according to certain embodiments, polymers can, surprisingly, be directly deposited onto layers comprising low molecular weight fluorinated polymers, e.g., without swelling in the presence of certain solvents. Some embodiments are generally directed to devices and methods for treating fluorinated polymers and subsequently depositing material onto the treated fluorinated polymers. This may allow the fabrication and patterning of multilayered articles comprising fluorinated elastomers.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B32B 27/08 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin of a different kind

7.

HARVESTING ELECTROSTATICS TO PERFORM CHEMICAL REACTIONS

      
Application Number US2023077332
Publication Number 2024/086740
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-10-19
Publication Date 2024-04-25
Owner PRESIDENT AND FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE (USA)
Inventor
  • Jiang, Haihui, Joy
  • Underwood, Thomas, C.
  • Bell, Jeffrey, G.
  • Draz, Mohamed, S.
  • Abrahamsson, Christoffer, Karl
  • Root, Samuel, E.
  • Whitesides, George, M.

Abstract

The present application is directed to methods and systems for using contact electrification as an energy supply to do useful chemistry. In accordance with one aspect, the disclosed method stores such energy in chemical forms (e.g., ionization of polymeric materials) and transports it to the point of use. This energy can either be released at high voltage by building up excess charge in a capacitor (to do plasma chemistry or chemical biology) or low voltage by processing the charge directly (to do electrochemistry or form useful products).

IPC Classes  ?

  • C25B 1/50 - Processes
  • H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries

8.

QUANTUM RESERVOIR COMPUTING WITH RYDBERG ATOM ARRAYS

      
Application Number US2023031335
Publication Number 2024/085950
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-29
Publication Date 2024-04-25
Owner
  • PRESIDENT AND FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE (USA)
  • QUERA COMPUTING INCORPORATED (USA)
Inventor
  • Hu, Hongye
  • Gao, Xun
  • Liu, Fangli
  • Wang, Shengtao

Abstract

Quantum reservoir computation is provided. A first feature vector is determined from input data. A plurality of qubits is configured in an initial configuration according to the first feature vector, wherein a detuning, Rabi frequency, phase, and/or position of each of the plurality of qubits is determined by a respective one of the values of the first feature vector. The plurality of qubits is evolved for a first time. The plurality of qubits is measured to obtain first measurements after the first time. The plurality of qubits is returned to the initial configuration. The plurality of qubits is evolved for a second time. The plurality of qubits is measured to obtain second measurements after the second time. A second feature vector is determined from the first and second measurements. The second feature vector is provided to a decoder and a characteristic of the input data is obtained therefrom.

9.

EVOLUTION OF PROTEASES

      
Application Number 18365105
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-08-03
First Publication Date 2024-04-18
Owner President and Fellows of Harvard College (USA)
Inventor
  • Liu, David R.
  • Dickinson, Bryan
  • Packer, Michael S.
  • Badran, Ahmed Hussein

Abstract

Some aspects of this disclosure provide methods for phage-assisted continuous evolution (PACE) of proteases. Some aspects of this invention provide methods for evaluating and selecting protease inhibitors based on the likelihood of the emergence of resistant proteases as determined by the protease PACE methods provided herein. Some aspects of this disclosure provide strategies, methods, and reagents for protease PACE, including fusion proteins for translating a desired protease activity into a selective advantage for phage particles encoding a protease exhibiting such an activity and improved mutagenesis-promoting expression constructs. Evolved proteases that recognize target cleavage sites which differ from their canonical cleavage site are also provided herein.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C12N 9/50 - Proteinases
  • C12N 7/00 - Viruses, e.g. bacteriophages; Compositions thereof; Preparation or purification thereof
  • C12N 9/12 - Transferases (2.) transferring phosphorus containing groups, e.g. kinases (2.7)
  • C12N 15/10 - Processes for the isolation, preparation or purification of DNA or RNA
  • C12N 15/52 - Genes encoding for enzymes or proenzymes
  • C12N 15/62 - DNA sequences coding for fusion proteins
  • C12N 15/73 - Expression systems using phage lambda regulatory sequences
  • C12N 15/86 - Viral vectors

10.

SC-BETA CELLS AND COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR GENERATING THE SAME

      
Application Number 18395362
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-12-22
First Publication Date 2024-04-18
Owner President and Fellows of Harvard College (USA)
Inventor
  • Peterson, Quinn P.
  • Pagliuca, Felicia J.
  • Melton, Douglas A.
  • Millman, Jeffrey Robert
  • Segel, Michael Saris
  • Gurtler, Mads

Abstract

Disclosed herein are methods, compositions, kits, and agents useful for inducing β cell maturation, and isolated populations of SC-β cells for use in various applications, such as cell therapy.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C12N 5/071 - Vertebrate cells or tissues, e.g. human cells or tissues
  • A61K 35/39 - Pancreas; Islets of Langerhans
  • A61P 3/10 - Drugs for disorders of the metabolism for glucose homeostasis for hyperglycaemia, e.g. antidiabetics
  • A61P 5/48 - Drugs for disorders of the endocrine system of the pancreatic hormones
  • A61P 5/50 - Drugs for disorders of the endocrine system of the pancreatic hormones for increasing or potentiating the activity of insulin
  • C12N 5/0735 - Embryonic stem cells; Embryonic germ cells
  • C12N 5/074 - Adult stem cells

11.

CHIMERIC SMALL MOLECULES FOR LABELING PROTEINS WITH IMMUNOGENIC MOIETIES AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF

      
Application Number US2023076508
Publication Number 2024/081675
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-10-10
Publication Date 2024-04-18
Owner
  • THE BRIGHAM AND WOMEN'S HOSPITAL, INC. (USA)
  • THE BROAD INSTITUTE, INC. (USA)
  • PRESIDENT AND FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE (USA)
Inventor
  • Choudhary, Amit
  • Singh, Sameek
  • Pal, Kaushik
  • Karaj, Endri
  • Sindi, Shaimaa
  • Pergu, Rajaiah
  • Mondal, Basudeb
  • Chaudhary, Santosh

Abstract

Chimeric small molecules comprising an immunogenic display moiety and methods of using the chimeric small molecules to label proteins with the immunogenic display moiety for MHC display on the surface of a cell or to label cell surface proteins with the immunogenic display moiety for display on the surface of a cell, thereby inducing an immune response.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C07K 16/42 - Immunoglobulins, e.g. monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies against immunoglobulins (anti-idiotypic antibodies)
  • A61K 47/68 - Medicinal preparations characterised by the non-active ingredients used, e.g. carriers or inert additives; Targeting or modifying agents chemically bound to the active ingredient the non-active ingredient being chemically bound to the active ingredient, e.g. polymer-drug conjugates the non-active ingredient being a modifying agent the modifying agent being an antibody, an immunoglobulin or a fragment thereof, e.g. an Fc-fragment

12.

SOFT ORGANIC SALTS FOR BAROCALORIC HEAT TRANSFER AND STORAGE

      
Application Number US2023035051
Publication Number 2024/081377
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-10-12
Publication Date 2024-04-18
Owner PRESIDENT AND FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE (USA)
Inventor
  • Mason, Jarad, A.
  • Seo, Jinyoung
  • Braun, Jason
  • Chen, Faith E.

Abstract

The invention provides methods, compositions, and systems for barocaloric applications such as cooling, heating, and energy storage using soft organic salts.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C09K 5/02 - Materials undergoing a change of physical state when used
  • F15B 21/04 - Special measures taken in connection with the properties of the fluid
  • F25B 23/00 - Machines, plants or systems, with a single mode of operation not covered by groups , e.g. using selective radiation effect

13.

Hybridization Chain Reaction Methods for In Situ Molecular Detection

      
Application Number 18332933
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-06-12
First Publication Date 2024-04-18
Owner President and Fellows of Harvard College (USA)
Inventor
  • Daugharthy, Evan R.
  • Church, George M.

Abstract

The disclosure provides a method for detecting a target analyte in a biological sample including contacting the sample with one or more probe sets each comprising a primary probe and a linker, contacting the sample with an initiator sequence, contacting the sample with a plurality of fluorescent DNA hairpins, wherein the probe binds the target molecule, the linker connects the probe to the initiator sequence, and wherein the initiator sequence nucleates with the cognate hairpin and triggers self-assembly of tethered fluorescent amplification polymers, and detecting the target molecule by measuring fluorescent signal of the sample.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C12Q 1/6876 - Nucleic acid products used in the analysis of nucleic acids, e.g. primers or probes
  • C12N 15/115 - Aptamers, i.e. nucleic acids binding a target molecule specifically and with high affinity without hybridising therewith
  • C12Q 1/6806 - Preparing nucleic acids for analysis, e.g. for polymerase chain reaction [PCR] assay
  • C12Q 1/6816 - Hybridisation assays characterised by the detection means
  • C12Q 1/682 - Signal amplification

14.

GDF11 VARIANTS AND USES THEREOF

      
Application Number 18227540
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-07-28
First Publication Date 2024-04-18
Owner President and Fellows of Harvard College (USA)
Inventor
  • Wagers, Amy J.
  • Goldstein, Jill
  • Walker, Ryan G.

Abstract

Disclosed herein are GDF11 variant polypeptides. Also disclosed herein are methods for increasing GDF11 protein levels in a subject by administering a GDF11 variant polypeptide.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C07K 14/51 - Bone morphogenic factor; Osteogenin; Osteogenic factor; Bone-inducing factor

15.

PROLINE-LOCKED STAPLED PEPTIDES AND USES THEREOF

      
Application Number 18453118
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-08-21
First Publication Date 2024-04-18
Owner President and Fellows of Harvard College (USA)
Inventor
  • Verdine, Gregory L.
  • Hayashi, Kazuhiro

Abstract

The present invention provides a new type of alpha-helix nucleating cross-link (“staple”) formed by olefin metathesis of a proline derivative with an alkenyl side chain and another amino acid derivative with an alkenyl side chain. The proline derivatives as described herein have been found to be strong nucleators of alpha-helix formation. The invention also provides moieties for shielding the free amide N—H's at the N-terminus of an alpha-helix, thereby further stabilizing the helix. The proline derivatives, precursors prior to cross-linking, and the cross-linked peptides are provided as well as methods of using and preparing these compounds and peptides.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C07K 7/56 - Cyclic peptides containing at least one abnormal peptide link with at least one abnormal peptide link in the ring the cyclisation not occurring through 2,4-diamino-butanoic acid
  • C07D 207/16 - Carbon atoms having three bonds to hetero atoms with at the most one bond to halogen, e.g. ester or nitrile radicals
  • C07K 1/113 - General processes for the preparation of peptides by chemical modification of precursor peptides without change of the primary structure

16.

INVERTED BAROCALORIC EFFECTS

      
Application Number US2023035046
Publication Number 2024/081374
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-10-12
Publication Date 2024-04-18
Owner PRESIDENT AND FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE (USA)
Inventor
  • Mason, Jarad, A.
  • Seo, Jinyoung
  • Slavney, Adam H.

Abstract

A method of transferring energy comprising: applying energy to a composition comprising a pressure transmitting medium in contact with a pressure sensitive material, wherein the composition is compressed; decompressing the composition to allow the pressure sensitive material to undergo an exothermic phase transition; and removing the energy from the composition; wherein the pressure sensitive material undergoes a reversible phase transition upon application of pressure.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C09K 5/06 - Materials undergoing a change of physical state when used the change of state being from liquid to solid or vice-versa
  • F25D 9/00 - Devices not associated with refrigerating machinery and not covered by groups ; Combinations of devices covered by two or more of the groups
  • F28D 20/02 - Heat storage plants or apparatus in general; Regenerative heat-exchange apparatus not covered by groups or using latent heat

17.

COVALENT COMPOUNDS AND USES THEREOF

      
Application Number US2023076610
Publication Number 2024/081739
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-10-11
Publication Date 2024-04-18
Owner
  • THE GENERAL HOSPITAL CORPORATION (USA)
  • PRESIDENT AND FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE (USA)
Inventor
  • Iafrate, Anthony John
  • Bar-Peled, Liron
  • Yang, Diane
  • Liau, Brian
  • Harry, Stefan

Abstract

The present document relates to covalent compounds and uses thereof, including methods of targeting or engaging one or more targets with a covalent compound. Also provided herein are methods of treating a disease using such a compound and methods of identifying one or more targets using such a compound.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C07C 233/11 - Carboxylic acid amides having carbon atoms of carboxamide groups bound to hydrogen atoms or to acyclic carbon atoms having nitrogen atoms of carboxamide groups bound to hydrogen atoms or to carbon atoms of unsubstituted hydrocarbon radicals with carbon atoms of carboxamide groups bound to carbon atoms of an unsaturated carbon skeleton containing six-membered aromatic rings
  • A61K 31/165 - Amides, e.g. hydroxamic acids having aromatic rings, e.g. colchicine, atenolol, progabide

18.

Metasurface Optical Components for Altering Incident Light

      
Application Number 18220764
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-07-11
First Publication Date 2024-04-11
Owner President and Fellows of Harvard College (USA)
Inventor
  • Aieta, Francesco
  • Kats, Mikhail
  • Genevet, Patrice
  • Capasso, Federico
  • Khorasaninejad, Mohammadreza

Abstract

Multi-wavelength light is directed to an optic including a substrate and metasurface optical components deposited on a surface of the substrate. The metasurface optical components comprise a pattern of silicon dielectric resonators with nonperiodic gap distances between adjacent dielectric resonators. Incident light directed to the metasurface optical components is scattered and phase-shifted by the configuration of the gap distances and the widths and thicknesses of the dielectric resonators. Each dielectric resonator has a rectangular cross-section such that a first phase shift is imparted for a transverse-electric (TE) component of the incident light and a second phase shift is imparted for a transverse-magnetic (TM) component of the incident light.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02B 27/42 - Diffraction optics
  • G02B 1/00 - Optical elements characterised by the material of which they are made; Optical coatings for optical elements
  • G02B 5/00 - Optical elements other than lenses
  • G02B 5/20 - Filters
  • H01Q 15/10 - Refracting or diffracting devices, e.g. lens, prism comprising three-dimensional array of impedance discontinuities, e.g. holes in conductive surfaces or conductive discs forming artificial dielectric

19.

Single Cell Nucleic Acid Detection and Analysis

      
Application Number 18527896
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-12-04
First Publication Date 2024-04-11
Owner President and Fellows of Harvard College (USA)
Inventor
  • Xie, Xiaoliang Sunney
  • Shiroguchi, Katsuyuki
  • Sims, Peter A.
  • Jia, Tony Z.

Abstract

Methods and compositions for digital profiling of nucleic acid sequences present in a sample are provided.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C12Q 1/6874 - Methods for sequencing involving nucleic acid arrays, e.g. sequencing by hybridisation [SBH]
  • C12N 15/10 - Processes for the isolation, preparation or purification of DNA or RNA
  • C12Q 1/6853 - Nucleic acid amplification reactions using modified primers or templates

20.

PRIME EDITING METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR TREATING TRIPLET REPEAT DISORDERS

      
Application Number US2023076282
Publication Number 2024/077267
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-10-06
Publication Date 2024-04-11
Owner
  • THE BROAD INSTITUTE, INC. (USA)
  • PRESIDENT AND FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE (USA)
Inventor
  • Liu, David, R.
  • Matuszek, Zaneta
  • Arbab, Mandana

Abstract

HTTFXNFXN genes. Complexes, compositions, and systems comprising a prime editor and any of the pegRNAs disclosed herein are also provided by the present disclosure. The present disclosure further provides polynucleotides, vectors, AAVs, cells, compositions, and kits. Methods of treating Huntington' s disease and Friedreich's ataxia, as well as uses of the compositions, pegRNAs, and systems described herein, are also provided herein.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C12N 15/113 - Non-coding nucleic acids modulating the expression of genes, e.g. antisense oligonucleotides
  • C12N 9/22 - Ribonucleases

21.

METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR T CELL DIFFERENTIATION

      
Application Number US2023034086
Publication Number 2024/076499
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-09-29
Publication Date 2024-04-11
Owner
  • THE CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER CORPORATION (USA)
  • UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON (USA)
  • PRESIDENT AND FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE (USA)
Inventor
  • Daley, George Q.
  • Mout, Rubul
  • Jing, Ran
  • Baker, David
  • Blacklow, Stephen
  • Egan, Emily D.

Abstract

The technology described herein is directed to stromal-free methods of T cell differentiation using a soluble Notch ligand. Also described herein are soluble Notch oligomer complexes and compositions thereof, and methods for making the same. Further described herein are immune cells differentiated using stromal -free methods and compositions comprising such immune cells. In some embodiments, the immune cells can be genetically modified. In some embodiments, the immune cells or compositions comprising said immune cells can be administered to a patient as a cellular replacement therapy to treat a condition.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C07K 14/705 - Receptors; Cell surface antigens; Cell surface determinants
  • A61K 35/17 - Lymphocytes; B-cells; T-cells; Natural killer cells; Interferon-activated or cytokine-activated lymphocytes

22.

ENGINEERED MACROPHAGES FOR USE IN TREATING CANCER

      
Application Number US2023034666
Publication Number 2024/076750
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-10-06
Publication Date 2024-04-11
Owner
  • WHITEHEAD INSTITUTE FOR BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH (USA)
  • PRESIDENT AND FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE (USA)
Inventor Khalil, Andrew

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising engineered macrophages and methods of use thereof. In some aspects, the present disclosure relates to engineered macrophages derived from pluripotent stem cells. In some embodiments, the stem cell genome is edited to knock-out (e g., SIRPa) and/or knock-in (e g., CAR) genes of interest prior to differentiation into macrophages. In some embodiments, engineered macrophages lack a SIRPa receptor. In some embodiments, the engineered macrophages express chimeric antigen receptors that induce and/or enhance phagocytosis. Alternatively, or additionally, in some embodiments, macrophages are engineered with combinatorial antigen-sensing circuits to improve tumor recognition and phagocytosis. Other aspects of the disclosure relate to methods of treating cancer in a subject and/or methods of enhancing cancer cell phagocytosis.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C12N 15/85 - Vectors or expression systems specially adapted for eukaryotic hosts for animal cells
  • A61K 35/17 - Lymphocytes; B-cells; T-cells; Natural killer cells; Interferon-activated or cytokine-activated lymphocytes

23.

METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS RELATING TO ANTI-MFSD2A ANTIBODIES

      
Application Number 18269018
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-01-14
First Publication Date 2024-04-11
Owner PRESIDENT AND FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE (USA)
Inventor
  • Gu, Chengua
  • Andreone, Benjamin
  • Langen, Urs

Abstract

The technology described herein is directed to compositions comprising antibodies and antibody reagent that binds specifically to Mfsd2A and method of using such compositions, e.g., to increase blood-brain barrier permeability in therapeutic methods.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C07K 16/28 - Immunoglobulins, e.g. monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies against material from animals or humans against receptors, cell surface antigens or cell surface determinants
  • A61K 47/68 - Medicinal preparations characterised by the non-active ingredients used, e.g. carriers or inert additives; Targeting or modifying agents chemically bound to the active ingredient the non-active ingredient being chemically bound to the active ingredient, e.g. polymer-drug conjugates the non-active ingredient being a modifying agent the modifying agent being an antibody, an immunoglobulin or a fragment thereof, e.g. an Fc-fragment
  • C07K 14/725 - T-cell receptors

24.

ENGINEERED BACTERIA AND METHODS OF PRODUCING TRIACYLGLYCERIDES

      
Application Number 18274757
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-02-09
First Publication Date 2024-04-11
Owner PRESIDENT AND FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE (USA)
Inventor
  • Nangle, Shannon Noel
  • Ziesack, Marika

Abstract

The technology described herein is directed to engineered chemoautotrophic bacteria and methods of producing triacylglycerides. Also described herein are systems or bioreactors comprising said engineered bacteria.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C12P 7/6458 - Glycerides by transesterification, e.g. interesterification, ester interchange, alcoholysis or acidolysis
  • C12N 1/20 - Bacteria; Culture media therefor
  • C12N 9/10 - Transferases (2.)
  • C12N 9/12 - Transferases (2.) transferring phosphorus containing groups, e.g. kinases (2.7)
  • C12N 9/16 - Hydrolases (3.) acting on ester bonds (3.1)

25.

TRANSCRIPTION FACTORS CONTROLLING DIFFERENTIATION OF STEM CELLS

      
Application Number 18319679
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-05-18
First Publication Date 2024-04-11
Owner President and Fellows of Harvard College (USA)
Inventor
  • Ng, Hon Man Alex
  • Church, George M.
  • Busskamp, Volker

Abstract

Forced expression of a handful of transcription factors (TFs) can induce conversion between cell identities; however, the extent to which TFs can alter cell identity has not been systematic ally assessed. Here, we assembled a “human TFome,” a comprehensive expression library of 1,578 human TF clones with fall coverage of the major TF families. By systematically screening the human TFome, we identified many individual TFs that induce loss of human-induced-pluripotent-stem-cell (hiPSC) identity, suggesting a pervasive ability for TFs to alter cell identity. Using large-scale computational cell type classification trained on thousands of tissue expression pantiles, we identified cell types generated by these TFs with high efficiency and speed, without additional selections or mechanical perturbations. TF expression in adult human tissues only correlated with some of the cell lineage generated, suggesting more complexity than observation studies can explain.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C12N 5/077 - Mesenchymal cells, e.g. bone cells, cartilage cells, marrow stromal cells, fat cells or muscle cells
  • A61K 35/35 - Fat tissue; Adipocytes; Stromal cells; Connective tissues 
  • C07K 14/47 - Peptides having more than 20 amino acids; Gastrins; Somatostatins; Melanotropins; Derivatives thereof from humans from vertebrates from mammals
  • G01N 33/50 - Chemical analysis of biological material, e.g. blood, urine; Testing involving biospecific ligand binding methods; Immunological testing

26.

METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS RELATING TO IMPROVED IONIC LIQUID ADJUVANTS

      
Application Number US2023034607
Publication Number 2024/076715
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-10-06
Publication Date 2024-04-11
Owner PRESIDENT AND FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE (USA)
Inventor
  • Mitragotri, Samir
  • Goetz, Morgan

Abstract

The technology described herein is directed to adjuvants comprising ionic liquids, as well as compositions and methods utilizing or comprising such adjuvants.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61K 39/39 - Medicinal preparations containing antigens or antibodies characterised by the immunostimulating additives, e.g. chemical adjuvants
  • A61K 9/08 - Solutions
  • A61K 47/18 - Amines; Amides; Ureas; Quaternary ammonium compounds; Amino acids; Oligopeptides having up to five amino acids
  • A61K 47/12 - Carboxylic acids; Salts or anhydrides thereof
  • A61K 39/145 - Orthomyxoviridae, e.g. influenza virus
  • A61K 39/215 - Coronaviridae, e.g. avian infectious bronchitis virus

27.

DNA BARREL NANOSTRUCTURE VACCINES

      
Application Number US2023076197
Publication Number 2024/077214
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-10-06
Publication Date 2024-04-11
Owner
  • PRESIDENT AND FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE (USA)
  • DANA-FARBER CANCER INSTITUTE, INC. (USA)
  • KOREA INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Zeng, Yang C.
  • Shih, William M.
  • Macdonald, James I.
  • Ryu, Ju, Hee
  • Kwon, Ick Chan

Abstract

The disclosure relates to nucleic acid-based vaccines for cancer and other diseases.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61K 31/7088 - Compounds having three or more nucleosides or nucleotides
  • C12N 15/11 - DNA or RNA fragments; Modified forms thereof
  • A61P 37/04 - Immunostimulants
  • A61K 39/39 - Medicinal preparations containing antigens or antibodies characterised by the immunostimulating additives, e.g. chemical adjuvants
  • A61K 47/69 - Medicinal preparations characterised by the non-active ingredients used, e.g. carriers or inert additives; Targeting or modifying agents chemically bound to the active ingredient the non-active ingredient being chemically bound to the active ingredient, e.g. polymer-drug conjugates the conjugate being characterised by physical or galenical forms, e.g. emulsion, particle, inclusion complex, stent or kit

28.

BASE EDITING METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR TREATING TRIPLET REPEAT DISORDERS

      
Application Number US2023076251
Publication Number 2024/077247
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-10-06
Publication Date 2024-04-11
Owner
  • THE BROAD INSTITUTE, INC. (USA)
  • PRESIDENT AND FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE (USA)
Inventor
  • Liu, David, R.
  • Matuszek, Zaneta
  • Arbab, Mandana

Abstract

The present disclosure provides compositions and methods useful in the treatment of trinucleotide repeat disorders, including Huntington's disease and Friedreich's ataxia. The present disclosure also provides gRNAs designed to target the HTT or FXN genes. Complexes comprising a base editor and any of the gRNAs disclosed herein are also provided by the present disclosure. The present disclosure further provides polynucleotides, vectors, cells, compositions, and kits. Methods of treating Huntington's disease and Friedreich's ataxia are also provided herein.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C12N 9/78 - Hydrolases (3.) acting on carbon to nitrogen bonds other than peptide bonds (3.5)
  • C12N 15/113 - Non-coding nucleic acids modulating the expression of genes, e.g. antisense oligonucleotides
  • C07K 14/005 - Peptides having more than 20 amino acids; Gastrins; Somatostatins; Melanotropins; Derivatives thereof from viruses
  • C12N 15/86 - Viral vectors

29.

MATRIX IMPRINTING AND CLEARING

      
Application Number 18310477
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-05-01
First Publication Date 2024-04-04
Owner President and Fellows of Harvard College (USA)
Inventor
  • Zhuang, Xiaowei
  • Moffitt, Jeffrey R.
  • Hao, Junjie George
  • Lu, Tian

Abstract

The present invention generally relates to systems and methods for imaging or determining nucleic acids or other desired targets, for instance, within cells or tissues. In one aspect, a sample is exposed to a plurality of nucleic acid probes that are determined within the sample. In some cases, however, background fluorescence or off-target binding may make it more difficult to determine properly bound nucleic acid probes. Accordingly, other components of the samples that may be contributing to the background, such as proteins, lipids, and/or other non-targets, may be “cleared” from the sample to improve determination. However, in certain embodiments, nucleic acids or other desired targets may be prevented from also being cleared, e.g., using polymers or gels within the sample. Other aspects are generally directed to compositions or kits involving such systems, methods of using such systems, or the like.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G16B 25/00 - ICT specially adapted for hybridisation; ICT specially adapted for gene or protein expression
  • C12Q 1/68 - Measuring or testing processes involving enzymes, nucleic acids or microorganisms; Compositions therefor; Processes of preparing such compositions involving nucleic acids
  • C12Q 1/6806 - Preparing nucleic acids for analysis, e.g. for polymerase chain reaction [PCR] assay
  • C12Q 1/6837 - Enzymatic or biochemical coupling of nucleic acids to a solid phase using probe arrays or probe chips
  • C12Q 1/6841 - In situ hybridisation
  • G01N 21/64 - Fluorescence; Phosphorescence

30.

EDITING OF CCR5 RECEPTOR GENE TO PROTECT AGAINST HIV INFECTION

      
Application Number 18484381
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-10-10
First Publication Date 2024-04-04
Owner President and Fellows of Harvard College (USA)
Inventor
  • Maianti, Juan Pablo
  • Liu, David R.

Abstract

Provided herein are systems, compositions, and methods of introducing protective and/or loss-of-function variants of CCR5 and CCR2. Variants may be introduced using a CRISPR/Cas9-based nucleobase editor or other guide nucleotide sequence-programmable DNA binding protein domain-based fusion protein described herein. Further provided herein are compositions and methods of preventing and treating conditions related to HIV infection and progression as well as to AIDS.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C12N 9/22 - Ribonucleases
  • A61P 31/18 - Antivirals for RNA viruses for HIV
  • C07K 14/715 - Receptors; Cell surface antigens; Cell surface determinants for interferons
  • C12N 9/78 - Hydrolases (3.) acting on carbon to nitrogen bonds other than peptide bonds (3.5)
  • C12N 15/10 - Processes for the isolation, preparation or purification of DNA or RNA
  • C12N 15/113 - Non-coding nucleic acids modulating the expression of genes, e.g. antisense oligonucleotides

31.

CELL CULTURE SYSTEM

      
Application Number 18535216
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-12-11
First Publication Date 2024-04-04
Owner PRESIDENT AND FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE (USA)
Inventor
  • Ingber, Donald E.
  • Kim, Hyun Jung

Abstract

The embodiments of the invention described herein relate to systems and methods for culturing and/or maintaining intestinal cells, tissues and/or organoids in vitro. The cells, tissues and/or organoids cultured according to the methods and systems described herein can mimic or reproduce natural intestinal epithelial structures and behavior as well as support co-culture of intestinal microflora.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C12N 5/071 - Vertebrate cells or tissues, e.g. human cells or tissues
  • C12M 1/00 - Apparatus for enzymology or microbiology
  • C12M 1/06 - Apparatus for enzymology or microbiology with gas introduction means with agitator, e.g. impeller
  • C12M 1/12 - Apparatus for enzymology or microbiology with sterilisation, filtration, or dialysis means
  • C12M 1/24 - Apparatus for enzymology or microbiology tube or bottle type
  • C12M 1/34 - Measuring or testing with condition measuring or sensing means, e.g. colony counters
  • C12M 1/42 - Apparatus for the treatment of microorganisms or enzymes with electrical or wave energy, e.g. magnetism, sonic wave
  • C12M 3/00 - Tissue, human, animal or plant cell, or virus culture apparatus
  • C12N 1/14 - Fungi ; Culture media therefor
  • C12N 1/20 - Bacteria; Culture media therefor
  • C12N 5/074 - Adult stem cells

32.

INTERCONNECTION LAYER STRUCTURES INCLUDING TWO-DIMENSIONAL (2D) MATERIAL, ELECTRONIC DEVICES INCLUDING INTERCONNECTION LAYER STRUCTURES, AND ELECTRONIC APPARATUSES INCLUDING ELECTRONIC DEVICES

      
Application Number 18471715
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-09-21
First Publication Date 2024-04-04
Owner
  • Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (Republic of Korea)
  • President and Fellows Of Harvard College (USA)
Inventor
  • Cho, Yeonchoo
  • Brutschea, Elise
  • Park, Hongkun
  • Seol, Minsu

Abstract

An interconnection layer structure including a two-dimensional (2D) material, an electronic device including the interconnection layer structure, and an electronic apparatus including the electronic device are disclosed. The interconnection layer structure may include a first interconnection layer, and a work function modulation layer directly on one surface of the first interconnection layer. The first interconnection layer may include a metal layer, and the work function modulation layer may be a two-dimensional (2D) material layer that includes ruthenium (Ru).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01L 23/532 - Arrangements for conducting electric current within the device in operation from one component to another including external interconnections consisting of a multilayer structure of conductive and insulating layers inseparably formed on the semiconductor body characterised by the materials
  • H01L 23/528 - Layout of the interconnection structure
  • H01L 29/45 - Ohmic electrodes
  • H01L 29/49 - Metal-insulator semiconductor electrodes

33.

SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE INCLUDING TWO DIMENSIONAL MATERIAL

      
Application Number 18475803
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-09-27
First Publication Date 2024-04-04
Owner
  • Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (Republic of Korea)
  • President and Fellows Of Harvard College (USA)
Inventor
  • Cho, Yeonchoo
  • Brutschea, Elise
  • Kim, Philip
  • Park, Hongkun
  • Seol, Minsu

Abstract

A semiconductor device may include a two-dimensional (2D) material having a semiconductor characteristic, a conductive layer on a first surface of the 2D material layer, and an alignment adjusting layer on a second surface of the 2D material layer. The second surface may be different from the first surface. The alignment adjusting layer may adjust an energy-band alignment between the 2D material layer and the conductive layer.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01L 29/76 - Unipolar devices
  • H01L 21/02 - Manufacture or treatment of semiconductor devices or of parts thereof
  • H01L 29/24 - Semiconductor bodies characterised by the materials of which they are formed including, apart from doping materials or other impurities, only inorganic semiconductor materials not provided for in groups , ,  or
  • H01L 29/66 - Types of semiconductor device

34.

PATHOGEN VACCINES AND METHODS OF PRODUCING AND USING THE SAME

      
Application Number 18186588
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-03-20
First Publication Date 2024-04-04
Owner President and Fellows of Harvard College (USA)
Inventor
  • Super, Michael
  • Doherty, Edward J.
  • Cartwright, Mark Joseph
  • White, Des
  • Stafford, Alexander
  • Ali, Omar Abdel-Rahman
  • Graveline, Amanda
  • Ingber, Donald E.
  • Mooney, David J.
  • Seiler, Benjamin

Abstract

The present invention provides vaccine compositions and methods of producing such compositions. Other embodiments of the invention include methods of treating a pathogen infection, methods of vaccinating a subject against a pathogen infection, and methods for treating an antibiotic-resistance bacterial infection in a subject in need thereof. In further embodiments, the invention includes methods of decreasing the level of a pathogen in a subject having a pathogen infection, methods of increasing the surviving rate of a subject having a pathogen infection, methods of reducing the level of pain associated with a pathogen infection, and methods of reducing the level of distress associated with a pathogen infection in a subject in need thereof. Novel scaffold compositions and opsonin-bound or lectin-bound pathogen compositions, and uses thereof, are also provided herein.

IPC Classes  ?

35.

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR GENE MUTAGENESIS

      
Application Number US2023075063
Publication Number 2024/073374
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-09-25
Publication Date 2024-04-04
Owner PRESIDENT AND FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE (USA)
Inventor
  • Weitz, David, A.
  • Milcic, Karla
  • Zhang, Xinge
  • Chen, Anqi

Abstract

Systems and methods, and associated compositions, for producing large libraries of nucleic acids are generally described. The methods provided herein may be used to produce libraries that include mutations that are unlikely in conventional library generation techniques, and may facilitate the production of large libraries with reduced processing demands.

36.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SCREENING OF LARGE GENE LIBRARIES

      
Application Number US2023075065
Publication Number 2024/073375
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-09-25
Publication Date 2024-04-04
Owner PRESIDENT AND FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE (USA)
Inventor
  • Weitz, David, A.
  • Milcic, Karla
  • Zhang, Xinge
  • Chen, Anqi

Abstract

Library screening is an important analytic tool for identifying functional nucleic acids or proteins. In some aspects, droplet-based systems and methods for library screening are provided. The systems and methods may include steps of sorting droplets based on activity, amplifying nucleic acids of "activity droplets" having high activity, and separating nucleic acids from the activity droplets into new droplets. The steps may be iterated, such that activity droplets from successive iterations tend to include fewer nucleic acids. Such approaches may facilitate identification of active nucleic acids, or of nucleic acids encoding active proteins.

37.

EVOLUTION OF FLUOROGENIC SENSORS

      
Application Number US2023075369
Publication Number 2024/073568
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-09-28
Publication Date 2024-04-04
Owner
  • PRESIDENT AND FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE (USA)
  • MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (USA)
Inventor
  • Kuru, Erkin
  • Church, George, M.
  • Rittichier, Jonathan
  • De Puig Guixe, Helena
  • Han, Isaac
  • Rout, Subhrajit
  • Wiegand, Daniel, J.
  • Collins, James, J.

Abstract

e.g.,e.g., Omicron variants).

38.

BORNCURIOUS

      
Application Number 231865900
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-03-28
Owner President and Fellows of Harvard College (USA)
NICE Classes  ? 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

(1) Downloadable podcasts in the fields of current affairs, scientific developments, scientific research, art, storytelling and general affairs

39.

CRISPR EFFECTOR SYSTEM BASED DIAGNOSTICS FOR VIRUS DETECTION

      
Application Number 18023538
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-09-03
First Publication Date 2024-03-28
Owner
  • THE BROAD INSTITUTE, INC. (USA)
  • PRESIDENT AND FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE (USA)
Inventor
  • Sabeti, Pardis
  • Myhrvold, Cameron
  • Arizti Sanz, Jon
  • Stanton, Alexandra
  • Petros, Brittany

Abstract

Described herein are compositions and methods of CRISPR effector system mediated detection of targets, including, but not limited to viral targets. Also described herein are devices and kits for carrying out the CRISPR effector system mediated nucleic acid detection assays.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C12Q 1/70 - Measuring or testing processes involving enzymes, nucleic acids or microorganisms; Compositions therefor; Processes of preparing such compositions involving virus or bacteriophage
  • C12N 9/22 - Ribonucleases
  • C12N 15/11 - DNA or RNA fragments; Modified forms thereof
  • C12Q 1/6806 - Preparing nucleic acids for analysis, e.g. for polymerase chain reaction [PCR] assay
  • G01N 33/543 - Immunoassay; Biospecific binding assay; Materials therefor with an insoluble carrier for immobilising immunochemicals

40.

COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR GENE EDITING WITH WOOLLY MAMMOTH ALLELES

      
Application Number 18266093
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-12-10
First Publication Date 2024-03-28
Owner PRESIDENT AND FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE (USA)
Inventor
  • Church, George M.
  • Hysolli, Eriona
  • Weber, Jessica
  • Chatterjee, Pranam
  • Smith, Cory

Abstract

Described herein are compositions and methods for generating a viable cell that expresses at least one or more woolly mammoth genes. Also described herein are compositions and methods for generating an embryo, blastula, oocyte, or non-human organism that expresses one or more woolly mammoth genes.

IPC Classes  ?

41.

HARVARD RADCLIFFE INSTITUTE

      
Serial Number 98472198
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-03-28
Owner President and Fellows of Harvard College ()
NICE Classes  ?
  • 36 - Financial, insurance and real estate services
  • 41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services
  • 42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design

Goods & Services

Providing educational scholarships and fellowships in support of scholars, scientists, artists, and writers working in a wide range of academic disciplines, professions, and creative arts Educational services, namely, developing, arranging, and conducting educational conferences and lectures in a wide range of academic disciplines, professions, and creative arts Scholarly research in a wide range of academic disciplines, professions, and creative arts, namely, in the fields of fine arts, science, humanities and social science

42.

VALVED NOZZLE WITH A COMPENSATOR AND MASSIVELY PARALLEL 3D PRINTING SYSTEM

      
Application Number 18462180
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-09-06
First Publication Date 2024-03-28
Owner President and Fellows of Harvard College (USA)
Inventor
  • Lewis, Jennifer A.
  • Skylar-Scott, Mark A.
  • Mueller, Jochen

Abstract

In one aspect, the present disclosure provides a nozzle for a 3D printing system. The nozzle may include a flowpath with a material inlet and a material outlet. The nozzle may further include a valve in fluid communication with the flowpath between the material inlet and the material outlet, where the valve includes a closed state and an open state, where in the closed state the valve obstructs the flowpath between the material inlet and the material outlet, and where in the open state the material inlet is in fluid communication with the material outlet. The nozzle may further include a compensator in fluid communication with the flowpath, where the compensator includes a contracted state associated with the open state of the valve and an expanded state associated with the closed state of the valve.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B29C 64/106 - Processes of additive manufacturing using only liquids or viscous materials, e.g. depositing a continuous bead of viscous material
  • B29C 48/02 - Small extruding apparatus, e.g. handheld, toy or laboratory extruders
  • B29C 48/05 - Filamentary, e.g. strands
  • B29C 48/255 - Flow control means, e.g. valves
  • B29C 48/285 - Feeding the extrusion material to the extruder
  • B29C 48/30 - Extrusion nozzles or dies
  • B29C 48/92 - Measuring, controlling or regulating
  • B29C 64/209 - Heads; Nozzles
  • B29C 64/321 - Feeding
  • B33Y 10/00 - Processes of additive manufacturing
  • B33Y 30/00 - ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING, i.e. MANUFACTURING OF THREE-DIMENSIONAL [3D] OBJECTS BY ADDITIVE DEPOSITION, ADDITIVE AGGLOMERATION OR ADDITIVE LAYERING, e.g. BY 3D PRINTING, STEREOLITHOGRAPHY OR SELECTIVE LASER SINTERING - Details thereof or accessories therefor
  • B33Y 40/00 - Auxiliary operations or equipment, e.g. for material handling

43.

SC-BETA CELLS AND COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR GENERATING THE SAME

      
Application Number 18231208
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-08-07
First Publication Date 2024-03-28
Owner
  • President and Fellows of Harvard College (USA)
  • Janssen Biotech, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Peterson, Quinn P.
  • Pagliuca, Felicia J.
  • Melton, Douglas A.
  • Millman, Jeffrey Robert
  • Segel, Michael Saris
  • Gurtler, Mads
  • Rezania, Alireza
  • Fryer, Benjamin

Abstract

Disclosed herein are methods, compositions, kits, and agents useful for inducing β cell maturation, and isolated populations of SC-β cells for use in various applications, such as cell therapy.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C12N 5/071 - Vertebrate cells or tissues, e.g. human cells or tissues
  • A61K 35/39 - Pancreas; Islets of Langerhans
  • A61P 3/10 - Drugs for disorders of the metabolism for glucose homeostasis for hyperglycaemia, e.g. antidiabetics
  • A61P 5/48 - Drugs for disorders of the endocrine system of the pancreatic hormones
  • A61P 5/50 - Drugs for disorders of the endocrine system of the pancreatic hormones for increasing or potentiating the activity of insulin
  • C12N 5/0735 - Embryonic stem cells; Embryonic germ cells
  • C12N 5/074 - Adult stem cells

44.

JONES MATRIX HOLOGRAPHY WITH METASURFACES

      
Application Number 18269939
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-12-27
First Publication Date 2024-03-21
Owner PRESIDENT AND FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE (USA)
Inventor
  • Rubin, Noah A.
  • Zaidi, Mohammad Aun Abbas
  • Capasso, Federico

Abstract

An optical component can include a substrate. The optical component can include a metasurface disposed on the substrate. The metasurface can include one or more linearly birefringent elements. A spatially-varying Jones matrix and a far-field of the metasurface can define a transfer function of the metasurface configured to generate a controlled response in the far-field according to polarization of light incident on the metasurface.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02B 1/08 - Optical elements characterised by the material of which they are made; Optical coatings for optical elements made of polarising materials
  • G02B 5/30 - Polarising elements
  • G02B 5/32 - Holograms used as optical elements
  • G02B 27/28 - Optical systems or apparatus not provided for by any of the groups , for polarising
  • G02B 27/42 - Diffraction optics

45.

Single Cell Nucleic Acid Detection and Analysis

      
Application Number 18520654
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-11-28
First Publication Date 2024-03-21
Owner President and Fellows of Harvard College (USA)
Inventor
  • Xie, Xiaoliang Sunney
  • Shiroguchi, Katsuyuki
  • Sims, Peter A.
  • Jia, Tony Z.

Abstract

Methods and compositions for digital profiling of nucleic acid sequences present in a sample are provided.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C12Q 1/6874 - Methods for sequencing involving nucleic acid arrays, e.g. sequencing by hybridisation [SBH]
  • C12N 15/10 - Processes for the isolation, preparation or purification of DNA or RNA
  • C12Q 1/6853 - Nucleic acid amplification reactions using modified primers or templates

46.

PARTICLE ALPHA RADIATION SAMPLER

      
Application Number US2023073598
Publication Number 2024/059456
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-09-07
Publication Date 2024-03-21
Owner PRESIDENT AND FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE (USA)
Inventor
  • Koutrakis, Petros
  • Lawrence, Joy
  • Ferguson, Stephen
  • Vieira, Carolina

Abstract

A particle alpha radiation sampler includes a scintillation cell, a Geiger counter for measuring the incidence of particle alpha radiation on the scintillation cell, a vessel defining a chamber, at least one inertial impactor, a filter, and a vacuum pump. The scintillation cell is configured to receive alpha radiation passing through air in the chamber from particulate matter collected on the filter. The inertial impactor is configured to allow passage of particles only at or below an established size threshold into the chamber. The filter is configured to collect particulate matter from the air in the chamber drawn through the inertial impactor. Finally, the vacuum pump is configured to draw air flow through the filter from the chamber and to draw air flow through the inertial impactor into the chamber.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01T 1/15 - Instruments in which pulses generated by a radiation detector are integrated, e.g. by a diode pump circuit
  • G01T 1/167 - Measuring radioactive content of objects, e.g. contamination
  • G01T 1/18 - Measuring radiation intensity with counting-tube arrangements, e.g. with Geiger counters
  • G01T 1/208 - Circuits specially adapted for scintillation detectors, e.g. for the photo-multiplier section
  • G01T 1/30 - Measuring half-life of a radioactive substance

47.

REGULATION OF BLOOD-CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM (BLOOD-CNS) BARRIER AND USES THEREOF

      
Application Number US2023074158
Publication Number 2024/059688
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-09-14
Publication Date 2024-03-21
Owner PRESIDENT AND FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE (USA)
Inventor
  • Gu, Chenghua
  • Dagan, Shachar, Y.

Abstract

The present disclosure provides compositions, methods, kits and uses for regulating blood-Central Nervous System (blood-CNS) barrier permeability (e.g., increasing or decreasing blood-CNS barrier permeability) by regulating signaling between endothelial cell derived Cede 141 and Pacsin2 expressed in CNS endothelial cells.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61K 41/00 - Medicinal preparations obtained by treating materials with wave energy or particle radiation
  • A61P 25/00 - Drugs for disorders of the nervous system

48.

METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR MODULATION OF PIEZO1 IN THE TREATMENT OF CANCER

      
Application Number US2023032718
Publication Number 2024/059183
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-09-14
Publication Date 2024-03-21
Owner PRESIDENT AND FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE (USA)
Inventor
  • Sharpe, Arlene, H.
  • Gaudiano, Emily, F.
  • Kalocsay, Marian
  • Eisert, Robyn, J.
  • Bradshaw, Gary, A.
  • Lafleur, Martin, W.

Abstract

Provided herein are methods of treating cancer in a subject, the method comprising administering to the subject an agent that increases or stabilizes the activity or expression of PIEZO 1.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61K 31/341 - Heterocyclic compounds having oxygen as the only ring hetero atom, e.g. fungichromin having five-membered rings with one oxygen as the only ring hetero atom, e.g. isosorbide not condensed with another ring, e.g. ranitidine, furosemide, bufetolol, muscarine
  • A61K 31/381 - Heterocyclic compounds having sulfur as a ring hetero atom having five-membered rings
  • A61K 31/497 - Non-condensed pyrazines containing further heterocyclic rings
  • A61K 39/00 - Medicinal preparations containing antigens or antibodies
  • A61K 45/06 - Mixtures of active ingredients without chemical characterisation, e.g. antiphlogistics and cardiaca
  • A61K 48/00 - Medicinal preparations containing genetic material which is inserted into cells of the living body to treat genetic diseases; Gene therapy
  • A61P 35/00 - Antineoplastic agents

49.

ENGINEERED NUCLEIC ACIDS TARGETING LONG NONCODING RNA INVOLVED IN PATHOGENIC INFECTION

      
Application Number 18272933
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-01-18
First Publication Date 2024-03-21
Owner President and Fellows of Harvard College (USA)
Inventor
  • Si, Longlong
  • Bai, Haiqing
  • Pranti-Baun, Rachelle
  • Ingber, Donald E.

Abstract

The present disclosure provides compositions and methods for inhibiting viral pathogenesis by targeting long noncoding ribonucleic acids.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C12N 15/113 - Non-coding nucleic acids modulating the expression of genes, e.g. antisense oligonucleotides
  • C12N 9/22 - Ribonucleases

50.

Systemic Delivery of Polypeptides

      
Application Number 18325332
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-05-30
First Publication Date 2024-03-21
Owner
  • President and Fellows of Harvard College (USA)
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology (USA)
  • The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. (USA)
  • The General Hospital Corporation (USA)
Inventor
  • Milanova, Denitsa M.
  • Church, George M.
  • Davidsohn, Noah
  • Schoellhammer, Carl
  • Langer, Robert S.
  • Mandinova, Anna I.
  • Traverso, Carlo Giovanni

Abstract

A method for the systemic delivery of a polypeptide within a subject is provided by creating genetically modified skin cells via topical introduction of a genetically engineered virus which delivers a nucleic acid encoding a therapeutic polypeptide for expression by the skin cells, wherein the expressed therapeutic polypeptide is secreted by the skin cells and is introduced into the circulatory system of the subject.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61K 48/00 - Medicinal preparations containing genetic material which is inserted into cells of the living body to treat genetic diseases; Gene therapy
  • A61K 47/69 - Medicinal preparations characterised by the non-active ingredients used, e.g. carriers or inert additives; Targeting or modifying agents chemically bound to the active ingredient the non-active ingredient being chemically bound to the active ingredient, e.g. polymer-drug conjugates the conjugate being characterised by physical or galenical forms, e.g. emulsion, particle, inclusion complex, stent or kit
  • A61N 7/00 - Ultrasound therapy
  • C12N 15/86 - Viral vectors

51.

METHODS FOR REPROGRAMMING FIBROBLASTS INTO LIMB PROGENITORS

      
Application Number 18450242
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-08-15
First Publication Date 2024-03-21
Owner
  • President and Fellows of Harvard College (USA)
  • The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Tabin, Clifford J.
  • Atsuta, Yuji
  • Rodrigues, Alan R.
  • Lee, Changhee
  • Pourquie, Olivier

Abstract

The disclosure provides methods and compositions for reprogramming fibroblasts into limb progenitors.

IPC Classes  ?

52.

IKZF2 AND CK1-ALPHA DEGRADING COMPOUNDS AND USES THEREOF

      
Application Number US2023032595
Publication Number 2024/059107
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-09-13
Publication Date 2024-03-21
Owner PRESIDENT AND FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE (USA)
Inventor
  • Woo, Christina, M.
  • Miyamoto, David, K.
  • Curnutt, Nicole

Abstract

Provided herein are compounds that promote targeted degradation of IKZF1, IKZF2, GSPT1, and/or CKla, proteins whose activities are implicated in the pathology of certain cancers (e.g., acute myeloid leukemia). Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds. Also provided are methods of treating cancer, and methods of promoting the degradation of IKZF1, IKZF2, GSPT1, and/or CKla in a subject or biologcial sample by administering a compound or composition described herein.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C07D 209/46 - Iso-indoles; Hydrogenated iso-indoles with an oxygen atom in position 1
  • A61K 31/4035 - Isoindoles, e.g. phthalimide
  • A61P 35/02 - Antineoplastic agents specific for leukemia

53.

SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR BOLUS DETERMINATION BASED ON GLUCOSE RATE OF CHANGE AND INSULIN ON BOARD JOINTLY WEIGHTED ZONE MODEL PREDICTIVE CONTROL

      
Application Number US2023032864
Publication Number 2024/059261
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-09-15
Publication Date 2024-03-21
Owner PRESIDENT AND FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE (USA)
Inventor
  • Deshpande, Sunil
  • Doyle, Francis J.
  • Dassau, Eyal

Abstract

The technology described here is directed to a system and method of determining a bolus insulin dose for a person with diabetes to address prolonged hyperglycemia. A bolus insulin dose for the person is output from a jointly weighted zone model predictive control. The algorithm has a cost function that minimizes predicted glucose deviation from the upper zone weighted by a joint function of predicted glucose rate-of-change (ROC) and insulin-on-board (IOB). The asymmetric weighting gradually increases when glucose ROC and IOB were jointly low, independent of glucose magnitude, to limit hyperglycemia while aggressively reduces the weight for negative glucose ROC to avoid hypoglycemia.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 5/145 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH-value
  • A61M 5/172 - Means for controlling media flow to the body or for metering media to the body, e.g. drip meters, counters electrical or electronic
  • G16H 20/17 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients delivered via infusion or injection
  • A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons
  • A61M 5/142 - Pressure infusion, e.g. using pumps

54.

DIELECTRIC ELASTOMER ACTUATORS AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING THEREOF

      
Application Number US2023028386
Publication Number 2024/058858
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-07-21
Publication Date 2024-03-21
Owner PRESIDENT AND FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE (USA)
Inventor
  • Cohen, Andrew
  • Kollosche, Matthias
  • Wood, Robert, J.
  • Clarke, David

Abstract

Dielectric elastomer actuators and methods of manufacturing thereof are generally described. The methods of manufacturing dielectric elastomer actuators comprise two independent steps: (1) depositing a conductive material on a plurality of portions of one or more carrier substrates to form a plurality of electrodes; and (2) transferring the plurality of electrodes to a plurality of elastomer layers to form dielectric elastomer actuators.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H10N 30/05 - Manufacture of multilayered piezoelectric or electrostrictive devices, or parts thereof, e.g. by stacking piezoelectric bodies and electrodes
  • H10N 30/20 - Piezoelectric or electrostrictive devices with electrical input and mechanical output, e.g. functioning as actuators or vibrators
  • H10N 30/50 - Piezoelectric or electrostrictive devices having a stacked or multilayer structure
  • B82Y 30/00 - Nanotechnology for materials or surface science, e.g. nanocomposites
  • H01B 1/20 - Conductive material dispersed in non-conductive organic material

55.

HARVARD ONLINE

      
Serial Number 98456019
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-03-19
Owner President and Fellows of Harvard College ()
NICE Classes  ? 41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services

Goods & Services

Educational services, namely, providing online courses of instruction at the undergraduate, graduate and post-graduate level and distribution of course material in connection therewith

56.

DELIVERY OF THERAPEUTIC RNAS VIA ARRDC1-MEDIATED MICROVESICLES

      
Application Number 18343685
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-06-28
First Publication Date 2024-03-14
Owner President and Fellows of Harvard College (USA)
Inventor Lu, Quan

Abstract

Methods, systems, compositions and strategies for the delivery of RNA into cells in vivo, ex vivo, or in vitro via ARMMs are provided. In some aspects, ARMMs containing fusion proteins of ARRDC1 fused to an RNA binding protein or an RNA binding protein fused to a WW domain are provided. In some aspects, ARMMs containing binding RNAs associated with cargo RNAs are provided. In other aspects, cargo RNAs associated with a binding RNA, such as a TAR element, are loaded into ARMMs via ARRDC1 fusion proteins containing an RNA binding protein, such as trans-activator of transcription (Tat) protein.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61K 47/69 - Medicinal preparations characterised by the non-active ingredients used, e.g. carriers or inert additives; Targeting or modifying agents chemically bound to the active ingredient the non-active ingredient being chemically bound to the active ingredient, e.g. polymer-drug conjugates the conjugate being characterised by physical or galenical forms, e.g. emulsion, particle, inclusion complex, stent or kit
  • A61K 9/50 - Microcapsules
  • A61K 47/54 - Medicinal preparations characterised by the non-active ingredients used, e.g. carriers or inert additives; Targeting or modifying agents chemically bound to the active ingredient the non-active ingredient being chemically bound to the active ingredient, e.g. polymer-drug conjugates the non-active ingredient being a modifying agent the modifying agent being an organic compound
  • A61K 47/62 - Medicinal preparations characterised by the non-active ingredients used, e.g. carriers or inert additives; Targeting or modifying agents chemically bound to the active ingredient the non-active ingredient being chemically bound to the active ingredient, e.g. polymer-drug conjugates the non-active ingredient being a modifying agent the modifying agent being a protein, peptide or polyamino acid
  • C12N 15/87 - Introduction of foreign genetic material using processes not otherwise provided for, e.g. co-transformation

57.

ORGANOMIMETIC DEVICES AND METHODS OF USE AND MANUFACTURING THEREOF

      
Application Number 18470404
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-09-19
First Publication Date 2024-03-14
Owner President and Fellows of Harvard College (USA)
Inventor
  • Fernandez-Alcon, Jose
  • Wen, Norman
  • Novak, Richard
  • Ingber, Donald E.
  • Hamilton, Geraldine A.
  • Hinojosa, Christopher
  • Domansky, Karel
  • Levner, Daniel
  • Thompson, Ii, Guy
  • Hajipouran Benam, Kambez
  • Villenave, Remi
  • Umundum, Thomas
  • Paris, Alfred
  • Bauer, Georg

Abstract

An organomimetic device includes a microfluidic device that can be used to culture cells in its microfluidic channels. The organomimetic device can be part of dynamic system that can apply mechanical forces to the cells by modulating the microfluidic device and the flow of fluid through the microfluidic channels. The membrane in the organomimetic device can be modulated mechanically via pneumatic means and/or mechanical means. The organomimetic device can be manufactured by the fabrication of individual components separately, for example, as individual layers that can be subsequently laminated together.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C12M 3/06 - Tissue, human, animal or plant cell, or virus culture apparatus with filtration, ultrafiltration, inverse osmosis or dialysis means
  • B01D 61/18 - Apparatus therefor
  • B01D 63/08 - Flat membrane modules
  • B01D 67/00 - Processes specially adapted for manufacturing semi-permeable membranes for separation processes or apparatus
  • B01L 3/00 - Containers or dishes for laboratory use, e.g. laboratory glassware; Droppers
  • C12M 1/00 - Apparatus for enzymology or microbiology
  • C12M 1/12 - Apparatus for enzymology or microbiology with sterilisation, filtration, or dialysis means
  • C12M 1/34 - Measuring or testing with condition measuring or sensing means, e.g. colony counters
  • C12M 1/42 - Apparatus for the treatment of microorganisms or enzymes with electrical or wave energy, e.g. magnetism, sonic wave
  • C12M 3/00 - Tissue, human, animal or plant cell, or virus culture apparatus

58.

CRISPR ENZYMES AND SYSTEMS

      
Application Number 18451315
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-08-17
First Publication Date 2024-03-14
Owner
  • The Broad Institute, Inc. (USA)
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology (USA)
  • President and Fellows of Harvard College (USA)
Inventor
  • Zhang, Feng
  • Zetsche, Bernd
  • Gootenberg, Jonathan S.
  • Abudayyeh, Omar O.
  • Slaymaker, Ian

Abstract

The invention provides for systems, methods, and compositions for targeting nucleic acids. In particular, the invention provides non-naturally occurring or engineered DNA-targeting systems comprising a novel DNA-targeting CRISPR effector protein and at least one targeting nucleic acid component like a guide RNA Methods for making and using and uses of such systems, methods, and compositions and products from such methods and uses are also disclosed and claimed.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C12Q 1/6832 - Enhancement of hybridisation reaction
  • C12N 9/22 - Ribonucleases
  • C12N 15/11 - DNA or RNA fragments; Modified forms thereof
  • C12N 15/113 - Non-coding nucleic acids modulating the expression of genes, e.g. antisense oligonucleotides
  • C12Q 1/6816 - Hybridisation assays characterised by the detection means

59.

ADENOSINE NUCLEOBASE EDITORS AND USES THEREOF

      
Application Number 18174569
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-02-24
First Publication Date 2024-03-07
Owner President and Fellows of Harvard College (USA)
Inventor
  • Liu, David R.
  • Gaudelli, Nicole

Abstract

The disclosure provides adenosine deaminases that are capable of deaminating adenosine in DNA. The disclosure also provides fusion proteins comprising a Cas9 (e.g., a Cas9 nickase) domain and adenosine deaminases that deaminate adenosine in DNA. In some embodiments, the fusion proteins further comprise a nuclear localization sequence (NLS), and/or an inhibitor of base repair, such as, a nuclease dead inosine specific nuclease (dISN).

IPC Classes  ?

  • C12N 15/10 - Processes for the isolation, preparation or purification of DNA or RNA
  • C12N 9/22 - Ribonucleases
  • C12N 9/78 - Hydrolases (3.) acting on carbon to nitrogen bonds other than peptide bonds (3.5)

60.

METHODS FOR GENERATING NEURAL TISSUE AND USES THEREOF

      
Application Number 18231190
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-08-07
First Publication Date 2024-03-07
Owner President and Fellows of Harvard College (USA)
Inventor
  • Quadrato, Giorgia
  • Arlotta, Paola

Abstract

Disclosed herein are 3-D neural tissue structures or “brain organoids” created from human pluripotent cells (e.g., stem cells) differentiated into neuronal cell types that include cortical and subcortical neuronal subtypes along with sensory cells. Also disclosed herein are methods for the in vitro generation of 3-D neural tissue structures capable of sensory perception, methods for generating a “brain organoid-machine interface” (BOMI), and methods for screening of molecular, cellular and network-level defects associated with complex mental diseases through use of patient-derived induced pluripotent stem cells.

IPC Classes  ?

61.

DEVICES FOR SIMULATING A FUNCTION OF A TISSUE AND METHODS OF USE AND MANUFACTURING THEREOF

      
Application Number 18388300
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-11-09
First Publication Date 2024-03-07
Owner PRESIDENT AND FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE (USA)
Inventor
  • Ingber, Donald E.
  • Van Der Meer, Andries
  • Herland, Anna

Abstract

Systems and methods for producing and using a body having a first structure defining a first chamber, a second structure defining a second chamber, a membrane located at an interface region between the first chamber and the second chamber to separate the first chamber from the second chamber. The first chamber comprises a first permeable matrix disposed therein and the first permeable matrix comprises at least one or a plurality of lumens each extending therethrough, which is optionally lined with at least one layer of cells. The second chamber can comprise cells cultured therein. The systems and methods described herein can be used for various applications, including, e.g., growth and/or differentiation of primary cells, and/or simulation of a microenvironment in living tissues and/or organs (to model physiology or disease states, and/or to identify therapeutic agents). The systems and methods can also permit co-cultures of two or more different cell types.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C12M 3/06 - Tissue, human, animal or plant cell, or virus culture apparatus with filtration, ultrafiltration, inverse osmosis or dialysis means
  • C12M 1/00 - Apparatus for enzymology or microbiology
  • C12M 1/12 - Apparatus for enzymology or microbiology with sterilisation, filtration, or dialysis means
  • C12M 1/34 - Measuring or testing with condition measuring or sensing means, e.g. colony counters
  • C12M 1/42 - Apparatus for the treatment of microorganisms or enzymes with electrical or wave energy, e.g. magnetism, sonic wave
  • C12N 5/079 - Neural cells
  • G01N 33/50 - Chemical analysis of biological material, e.g. blood, urine; Testing involving biospecific ligand binding methods; Immunological testing

62.

COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR TREATING VIRAL INFECTION

      
Application Number 18448881
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-08-11
First Publication Date 2024-03-07
Owner President and Fellows of Harvard College (USA)
Inventor
  • Bai, Haiqing
  • Si, Longlong
  • Prantil-Baun, Rachelle
  • Ingber, Donald E.

Abstract

The present disclosure provides compositions and methods for inhibiting respiratory viral infections, inflammatory diseases, and/or respiratory inflammation.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61K 31/417 - Imidazole-alkylamines, e.g. histamine, phentolamine
  • A61P 29/02 - Non-central analgesic, antipyretic or antiinflammatory agents, e.g. antirheumatic agents; Non-steroidal antiinflammatory drugs [NSAID] without antiinflammatory effect
  • A61P 31/12 - Antivirals

63.

SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND COMPOSITIONS FOR TARGETED NUCLEIC ACID EDITING

      
Application Number 18500232
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-11-02
First Publication Date 2024-03-07
Owner
  • The Broad Institute, Inc. (USA)
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology (USA)
  • President and fellows of Harvard College (USA)
Inventor
  • Zhang, Feng
  • Cox, David Benjamin Turitz
  • Gootenberg, Jonathan
  • Abudayyeh, Omar O.
  • Zetsche, Bernd
  • Strecker, Jonathan

Abstract

The invention provides for systems, methods, and compositions for targeting and editing nucleic acids. In particular, the invention provides non-naturally occurring or engineered DNA-targeting systems comprising a DNA-targeting Cpf1 protein, at least one guide molecule, and at least one adenosine deaminase protein or catalytic domain thereof.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C12N 15/10 - Processes for the isolation, preparation or purification of DNA or RNA
  • A61K 48/00 - Medicinal preparations containing genetic material which is inserted into cells of the living body to treat genetic diseases; Gene therapy
  • C12N 9/22 - Ribonucleases
  • C12N 15/11 - DNA or RNA fragments; Modified forms thereof
  • C12N 15/62 - DNA sequences coding for fusion proteins
  • C12N 15/79 - Vectors or expression systems specially adapted for eukaryotic hosts

64.

PERFUSABLE 3D TUBULE-ON-CHIP MODEL DERIVED FROM KIDNEY ORGANOIDS WITH IMPROVED DRUG UPTAKE

      
Application Number US2023073271
Publication Number 2024/050497
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-09-01
Publication Date 2024-03-07
Owner
  • PRESIDENT AND FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE (USA)
  • THE GENERAL HOSPITAL CORPORATION (USA)
Inventor
  • Aceves, Jeffrey, O.
  • Wolf, Kayla
  • Robinson, Sanlin, S.
  • Morizane, Ryuji
  • Lewis, Jennifer
  • Van Gaal, Ronald

Abstract

Described herein are perfusable 3D tubule-on-chip models comprising at least one tubule consisting of one patent lumen circumscribed by organoid- derived cells, and a multifluidic platform comprising at least one individually addressable chip. The models may further include an unseeded tubule, where the seeded tubule and the unseeded tubule are co-localized on the chip, and wherein the tubule and the unseeded tubule are embedded within a gelatin-fibrin extracellular matrix (ECM). Also, described here are methods of producing the described perfusable 3D tubule-on-chip models, and uses of the same.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C12Q 1/00 - Measuring or testing processes involving enzymes, nucleic acids or microorganisms; Compositions therefor; Processes of preparing such compositions
  • C12N 5/07 - Animal cells or tissues

65.

GTP CYCLOHYDROLASE-CLEAVING PROTEASES

      
Application Number US2023031703
Publication Number 2024/050007
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-31
Publication Date 2024-03-07
Owner
  • THE BROAD INSTITUTE, INC. (USA)
  • PRESIDENT AND FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE (USA)
  • CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER CORPORATION (USA)
Inventor
  • Liu, David, R.
  • Blum, Travis, R.
  • Dong, Min
  • Manion, John
  • Hemez, Colin
  • Mccreary, Julia

Abstract

Aspects of the disclosure relate to Botulinum toxin X (BoNT X) protein variants. The variants provided herein have been evolved to cleave GTP cyclohydrolase 1 (GCH1). Some of the variants provided herein were evolved from a procaspase- 1 cleaving polypeptide. Further aspects of the disclosure relate to nucleic acids encoding the GCH1 cleaving polypeptides described herein and expression vectors comprising the nucleic acids, as well as host cells and fusion proteins comprising the GCH1 cleaving polypeptides described herein, and kits comprising the GCH1 polypeptides, fusion proteins, nucleic acids, expression vectors, or host cells described herein. Further aspects of the disclosure relate to methods of producing BoNT X variants and methods of using the BoNT X protein variants, for example, to reduce pain.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61K 38/00 - Medicinal preparations containing peptides
  • C07K 14/33 - Peptides having more than 20 amino acids; Gastrins; Somatostatins; Melanotropins; Derivatives thereof from bacteria from Clostridium (G)
  • C12N 9/52 - Proteinases derived from bacteria

66.

METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR TREATING CANCERS BY MODULATING THE EXPRESSION AND/OR ACTIVITY OF STUB1

      
Application Number US2023073178
Publication Number 2024/050426
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-30
Publication Date 2024-03-07
Owner PRESIDENT AND FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE (USA)
Inventor
  • Lafleur, Martin, W.
  • Sharpe, Arlene, H.
  • Milling, Lauren, E.
  • Derosia, Nicole, M.
  • Lemmen, Ashlyn, Michelle
  • Streeter, Ivy, Serondo Ling
  • Tjokrosurjo, Qin

Abstract

The present invention provides methods and compositions for treating cancers, as well as methods for increasing an immune response against a tumor, in a subject in need thereof by decreasing the expression and/or activity of Stub1 in an immune cell of the subject.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61K 38/00 - Medicinal preparations containing peptides
  • A61P 35/00 - Antineoplastic agents
  • A61P 37/04 - Immunostimulants
  • A61K 45/00 - Medicinal preparations containing active ingredients not provided for in groups
  • A61K 45/06 - Mixtures of active ingredients without chemical characterisation, e.g. antiphlogistics and cardiaca

67.

AUTOCATALYTIC BASE EDITING FOR RNA-RESPONSIVE TRANSLATIONAL CONTROL

      
Application Number 18339607
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-06-22
First Publication Date 2024-02-29
Owner
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology (USA)
  • President and Fellows of Harvard College (USA)
Inventor
  • Collins, James J.
  • Gayet, Raphael
  • Iiia, Katherine
  • Razavi, Shiva
  • Tippens, Nathaniel
  • Zhang, Kehan
  • Chen, Jack
  • Chen, Jonathan
  • Lalwani, Makoto

Abstract

Genetic circuits that control transgene expression in response to pre-defined transcriptional cues would enable the development of smart therapeutics. The present disclosure relates to engineered programmable single-transcript RNA sensors in which adenosine deaminases acting on RNA (ADARs) autocatalytically convert trigger hybridization into a translational output. This system amplifies the signal from editing by endogenous ADAR through a positive feedback loop. Amplification is mediated by the expression of a hyperactive, minimal ADAR variant and its recruitment to the edit site via an orthogonal RNA targeting mechanism. This topology confers high dynamic range, low background, minimal off-target effects, and a small genetic footprint. The circuits and systems disclosed herein leverage an ability to detect single nucleotide polymorphisms and modulate translation in response to endogenous transcript levels in mammalian cells.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C12N 15/10 - Processes for the isolation, preparation or purification of DNA or RNA
  • C12N 9/78 - Hydrolases (3.) acting on carbon to nitrogen bonds other than peptide bonds (3.5)
  • C12N 15/11 - DNA or RNA fragments; Modified forms thereof
  • C12N 15/86 - Viral vectors

68.

AUTOCATALYTIC BASE EDITING FOR RNA-RESPONSIVE TRANSLATIONAL CONTROL

      
Application Number US2023068864
Publication Number 2024/044414
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-06-22
Publication Date 2024-02-29
Owner
  • MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (USA)
  • PRESIDENT AND FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE (USA)
Inventor
  • Collins, James, J.
  • Gayet, Raphael
  • Ilia, Katherine
  • Razavi, Shiva
  • Tippens, Nathaniel
  • Zhang, Kehan
  • Chen, Jack
  • Chen, Jonathan
  • Lalwani, Makoto

Abstract

Genetic circuits that control transgene expression in response to pre-defined transcriptional cues would enable the development of smart therapeutics. The present disclosure relates to engineered programmable single-transcript RNA sensors in which adenosine deaminases acting on RNA (ADARs) autocatalytically convert trigger hybridization into a translational output. This system amplifies the signal from editing by endogenous ADAR through a positive feedback loop. Amplification is mediated by the expression of a hyperactive, minimal ADAR variant and its recruitment to the edit site via an orthogonal RNA targeting mechanism. This topology confers high dynamic range, low background, minimal off-target effects, and a small genetic footprint. The circuits and systems disclosed herein leverage an ability to detect single nucleotide polymorphisms and modulate translation in response to endogenous transcript levels in mammalian cells.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C12N 15/52 - Genes encoding for enzymes or proenzymes
  • C12N 9/22 - Ribonucleases
  • C12N 15/113 - Non-coding nucleic acids modulating the expression of genes, e.g. antisense oligonucleotides

69.

Methods of Storing Information Using Nucleic Acids

      
Application Number 18047328
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-10-18
First Publication Date 2024-02-29
Owner President and Fellows of Harvard College (USA)
Inventor Church, George M.

Abstract

The present invention relates to methods of synthesizing de novo a polynucleotide storing data using a programmable template independent polymerase.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06K 19/02 - Record carriers for use with machines and with at least a part designed to carry digital markings characterised by the selection of materials, e.g. to avoid wear during transport through the machine
  • G06K 19/00 - Record carriers for use with machines and with at least a part designed to carry digital markings
  • G06N 3/123 - DNA computing
  • G16B 30/00 - ICT specially adapted for sequence analysis involving nucleotides or amino acids
  • G16B 30/20 - Sequence assembly

70.

CRISPR BASE EDITOR

      
Application Number US2023031071
Publication Number 2024/044329
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-24
Publication Date 2024-02-29
Owner
  • THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN (USA)
  • THE BROAD INSTITUTE, INC. (USA)
  • PRESIDENT AND FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE (USA)
Inventor
  • Zhang, Yan
  • Liu, David R.
  • Gao, Xin D.
  • Zhao, Kevin T.
  • Hou, Zhonggang

Abstract

The present invention relates to systems, compositions, and methods for altering nucleic acids, such as at a single position (e.g., A/T to G/C or G/C to A/T; in a gene with disease causing SNP). In particular, the present invention relates to engineered CRISPR/Cas systems comprising: a first Cas protein (e.g., Cas5-8 or Cas11) which is optionally tethered or fused to an effector protein selected from: i) an adenine deaminase, ii) a uracil glycosylase inhibitor, or iii) an APOBEC protein; and at least one guide RNA (gRNA) configured to hybridize to a portion of a target nucleic acid sequence. In certain embodiments, the systems further comprise a second Cas protein selected from: i) Cas3, ii) a helicase-deficient Cas3; or iii) a single-strand nicking Cas endonucleases (e.g., Cas9 Nickase H840A Protein).

IPC Classes  ?

  • C12N 9/22 - Ribonucleases
  • C07K 14/00 - Peptides having more than 20 amino acids; Gastrins; Somatostatins; Melanotropins; Derivatives thereof
  • C12N 15/11 - DNA or RNA fragments; Modified forms thereof
  • C12N 15/90 - Stable introduction of foreign DNA into chromosome

71.

WARFAREF: A DIGITAL HEALTHCARE MOBILE APPLICATION FOR WARFARIN MANAGEMENT

      
Application Number US2023072814
Publication Number 2024/044683
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-24
Publication Date 2024-02-29
Owner
  • SALVE THERAPEUTICS INC. (USA)
  • PRESIDENT AND FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE (USA)
  • THE BRIGHAM AND WOMEN'S HOSPITAL, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Lukianov, Stefan N.
  • Sangam, Shreya
  • Anoruo, Nancy

Abstract

Systems and methods for monitoring an international normalized ratio (INR) of a patient are disclosed. In some embodiments, INR data associated with the patient is received from an INR level measurement device. In some embodiments, a warfarin dosage recommendation is received, and the warfarin dosage recommendation is based on the INR data. In some embodiments, one or more user interfaces are presented on a display, and the one or more user interfaces comprise a user interface element indicating the warfarin dosage recommendation.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G16H 20/10 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients
  • G16H 10/60 - ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of patient-related medical or healthcare data for patient-specific data, e.g. for electronic patient records

72.

MODE DIVISION MULTIPLEXING USING COMBINED DEGENERATE MODES

      
Application Number US2023029807
Publication Number 2024/039551
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-09
Publication Date 2024-02-22
Owner
  • CORNING INCORPORATED (USA)
  • PRESIDENT AND FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE (USA)
Inventor
  • Capasso, Federico
  • Dainese, Paulo Clovis, Jr.
  • Dorrah, Ahmed Hassen
  • Li, Ming-Jun
  • Oh, Jaewon
  • Yang, Jun

Abstract

An optical communication system can include a multiplexer/demultiplexer. The multiplexer/demultiplexer can transfer a first optical data signal between a first single-mode fiber and a first propagation mode of a few-mode fiber. The first propagation mode can have a first effective refractive index. The multiplexer/demultiplexer can transfer a second optical data signal between a second single-mode fiber and a combination of a second propagation mode of the few-mode fiber and a third propagation mode of the few-mode fiber. The second propagation mode and the third propagation mode can have a same effective refractive index that differs from the first effective refractive index. During propagation within the few-mode fiber, the second optical data signal can couple bidirectionally between the second propagation mode and the third propagation mode, while being substantially isolated from the first optical data signal in the first propagation mode.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02B 6/28 - Optical coupling means having data bus means, i.e. plural waveguides interconnected and providing an inherently bidirectional system by mixing and splitting signals
  • B82Y 20/00 - Nanooptics, e.g. quantum optics or photonic crystals

73.

ATOMIC LAYER DEPOSITION PROCESS FOR FABRICATING DIELECTRIC METASURFACES FOR WAVELENGTHS IN THE VISIBLE SPECTRUM

      
Application Number 18501954
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-11-03
First Publication Date 2024-02-22
Owner PRESIDENT AND FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE (USA)
Inventor
  • Devlin, Robert C.
  • Khorasaninejad, Mohammadreza
  • Capasso, Federico
  • Park, Hongkun
  • High, Alexander

Abstract

A method of fabricating a visible spectrum optical component includes: providing a substrate; forming a resist layer over a surface of the substrate; patterning the resist layer to form a patterned resist layer defining openings exposing portions of the surface of the substrate; performing deposition to form a dielectric film over the patterned resist layer and over the exposed portions of the surface of the substrate, wherein a top surface of the dielectric film is above a top surface of the patterned resist layer; removing a top portion of the dielectric film to expose the top surface of the patterned resist layer and top surfaces of dielectric units within the openings of the patterned resist layer; and removing the patterned resist layer to retain the dielectric units over the substrate.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02B 13/14 - Optical objectives specially designed for the purposes specified below for use with infrared or ultraviolet radiation
  • C23C 16/04 - Coating on selected surface areas, e.g. using masks
  • C23C 16/455 - Chemical coating by decomposition of gaseous compounds, without leaving reaction products of surface material in the coating, i.e. chemical vapour deposition (CVD) processes characterised by the method of coating characterised by the method used for introducing gases into the reaction chamber or for modifying gas flows in the reaction chamber
  • C23C 16/56 - After-treatment
  • G02B 1/00 - Optical elements characterised by the material of which they are made; Optical coatings for optical elements
  • G03F 7/00 - Photomechanical, e.g. photolithographic, production of textured or patterned surfaces, e.g. printed surfaces; Materials therefor, e.g. comprising photoresists; Apparatus specially adapted therefor
  • G03F 7/40 - Treatment after imagewise removal, e.g. baking
  • H01L 31/02 - SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES NOT COVERED BY CLASS - Details thereof - Details

74.

METHODS FOR MULTI-FOCAL IMAGING FOR MOLECULAR PROFILING

      
Application Number 17769536
Status Pending
Filing Date 2020-11-19
First Publication Date 2024-02-22
Owner
  • President and Fellows of Harvard College (USA)
  • Children's Medical Center Corporation (USA)
Inventor
  • Moffitt, Jeffrey R.
  • Babcock, Hazen P.

Abstract

The present disclosure generally relates to systems and methods for multi-focal imaging, for example, for determining nucleic acids in cells or other samples. In some cases, multiple focal planes may simultaneously be determined, e.g., by using a plurality of detectors, such as a plurality of cameras, which image the same sample, but at least some of which are focused on different focal planes within the sample. Thus, the sample may be imaged in 3 dimensions, e.g., without sample refocusing. In certain cases, this may improve the resolution of imaging, in space and/or time. Various embodiments can be used to increase imaging throughput and/or resolution in image-based approaches, e.g., for single-cell molecular profiling such as multiplexed error robust fluorescence in situ hybridization (MERFISH), or for other applications.

IPC Classes  ?

75.

DEVICE, METHODS, AND SYSTEMS FOR REGENERATIVE BAROCALORIC HEAT TRANSFER

      
Application Number US2023030349
Publication Number 2024/039720
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-16
Publication Date 2024-02-22
Owner PRESIDENT AND FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE (USA)
Inventor
  • Mason, Jarad, A.
  • Slavney, Adam, H.
  • Seo, Jinyoung
  • Dev, Vidhya, M.

Abstract

The invention provides devices, methods, and systems for barocaloric heat transfer.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F03G 7/06 - Mechanical-power-producing mechanisms, not otherwise provided for or using energy sources not otherwise provided for using expansion or contraction of bodies due to heating, cooling, moistening, drying, or the like
  • F28D 17/04 - Distributing arrangements for the heat-exchange media
  • F28F 23/00 - Features relating to the use of intermediate heat-exchange materials, e.g. selection of compositions
  • F25B 23/00 - Machines, plants or systems, with a single mode of operation not covered by groups , e.g. using selective radiation effect
  • F25B 30/00 - Heat pumps

76.

EVOLVED CYTOSINE DEAMINASES AND METHODS OF EDITING DNA USING SAME

      
Application Number US2023072257
Publication Number 2024/040083
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-15
Publication Date 2024-02-22
Owner
  • THE BROAD INSTITUTE, INC. (USA)
  • PRESIDENT AND FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE (USA)
Inventor
  • Liu, David, R.
  • Neugebauer, Monica
  • Zhang, Emily

Abstract

The present disclosure generally relates to evolved cytidine deaminases derived from cytidine deaminases, and methods of editing DNA using the same. In some aspects, the disclosure describes the directed evolution of a TadA-derived adenosine deaminase (TadA- CD) to perform cytidine deamination. In some embodiments, the TadA-CDs comprise a plurality of mutations compared to the parent TadA variant. In some embodiments, the TadA-CD is fused to a programmable DNA binding protein. Other aspects of the disclosure generally relate to a cytosine base editor (CBE) comprising a programmable DNA binding protein and the TadA-CD. In some embodiments, the disclosed cytosine base editor has improved efficiencies of conversion and reduced off-target editing frequencies compared to naturally-occurring CBEs. Also provided are polynucleotides, vectors, and kits useful for the generation and delivery of the CBEs. Cells containing such vectors and CBEs are also provided. Further provided are methods of treatment comprising administering the CBEs.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C12N 9/22 - Ribonucleases
  • A61K 38/00 - Medicinal preparations containing peptides
  • A61K 48/00 - Medicinal preparations containing genetic material which is inserted into cells of the living body to treat genetic diseases; Gene therapy
  • C12N 9/78 - Hydrolases (3.) acting on carbon to nitrogen bonds other than peptide bonds (3.5)
  • C12N 15/10 - Processes for the isolation, preparation or purification of DNA or RNA

77.

NOVEL SCREENING PLATFORM TO IDENTIFY IMMUNE MODULATORY AGENTS

      
Application Number 18266423
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-12-10
First Publication Date 2024-02-15
Owner PRESIDENT AND FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE (USA)
Inventor
  • Huh, Jun
  • Lu, Guangqing

Abstract

Provided herein is a reporter system for identifying a cytokine receptor modulator and uses thereof.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01N 33/50 - Chemical analysis of biological material, e.g. blood, urine; Testing involving biospecific ligand binding methods; Immunological testing
  • C12N 9/50 - Proteinases
  • C12Q 1/6897 - Measuring or testing processes involving enzymes, nucleic acids or microorganisms; Compositions therefor; Processes of preparing such compositions involving nucleic acids involving reporter genes operably linked to promoters

78.

STEREOLITHOGRAPHY ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING OF MAGNETICALLY ALIGNED LIQUID CRYSTAL ELASTOMERS

      
Application Number US2023026095
Publication Number 2024/035491
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-06-23
Publication Date 2024-02-15
Owner
  • LAWRENCE LIVERMORE NATIONAL SECURITY, LLC (USA)
  • PRESIDENT AND FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE (USA)
Inventor
  • Arriaga, Rodrigo Telles
  • Krikorian, Caitlyn Christian
  • Lee, Elaine
  • Lewis, Jennifer

Abstract

A method of forming a three-dimensional structure includes forming a layer of resin comprising liquid crystal oligomers and a photoinitiator, applying a magnetic field to the formed layer in a predefined alignment direction for substantially aligning the liquid crystal oligomers in a first orientation; and exposing the formed layer to radiation for curing a first portion of the layer during application of the magnetic field thereby resulting in the first portion having liquid crystal elastomers substantially aligned in the first orientation. The method includes applying a second magnetic field to the formed layer in a predefined second alignment direction for substantially aligning uncured liquid crystal oligomers in a second orientation, and exposing the layer to radiation for curing a second portion of the layer during application of the second magnetic field thereby resulting in the second portion having liquid crystal elastomers substantially aligned in the second orientation.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B29C 64/188 - Processes of additive manufacturing involving additional operations performed on the added layers, e.g. smoothing, grinding or thickness control
  • B29C 64/124 - Processes of additive manufacturing using only liquids or viscous materials, e.g. depositing a continuous bead of viscous material using layers of liquid which are selectively solidified
  • B33Y 10/00 - Processes of additive manufacturing
  • B33Y 80/00 - Products made by additive manufacturing
  • B29K 21/00 - Use of unspecified rubbers as moulding material
  • B29K 105/00 - Condition, form or state of moulded material

79.

METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR TRANSDUCING HEMATOPOIETIC CELLS

      
Application Number US2023030022
Publication Number 2024/035900
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-10
Publication Date 2024-02-15
Owner
  • PRESIDENT AND FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE (USA)
  • MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (USA)
  • THE BROAD INSTITUTE, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Wagers, Amy, J.
  • Tabebordbar, Mohammaddsharif
  • Bolukbasi, Ozge, Vargel
  • Garcia, Vivian
  • Ye, Simon
  • Horwitz, Naftali

Abstract

Described herein are hematopoietic cell-specific targeting moieties and compositions including the hematopoietic cell specific targeting motifs. Also described herein are uses of the hematopoietic cell-specific targeting motifs and compositions including the hematopoietic cell specific targeting moieties. In some embodiments, the hematopoietic cell-specific targeting moieties and compositions including the hematopoietic cell specific targeting moieties can be used to direct delivery of a cargo to a hematopoietic cell.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61K 38/04 - Peptides having up to 20 amino acids in a fully defined sequence; Derivatives thereof
  • A61K 38/08 - Peptides having 5 to 11 amino acids
  • A61K 38/05 - Dipeptides
  • A61K 47/00 - Medicinal preparations characterised by the non-active ingredients used, e.g. carriers or inert additives; Targeting or modifying agents chemically bound to the active ingredient
  • A61K 47/54 - Medicinal preparations characterised by the non-active ingredients used, e.g. carriers or inert additives; Targeting or modifying agents chemically bound to the active ingredient the non-active ingredient being chemically bound to the active ingredient, e.g. polymer-drug conjugates the non-active ingredient being a modifying agent the modifying agent being an organic compound
  • A61K 38/00 - Medicinal preparations containing peptides
  • C07K 5/06 - Dipeptides

80.

SYSTEM AND PROCESS FOR ANTHRAQUINONE FUNCTIONALIZATION

      
Application Number 18257258
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-06-09
First Publication Date 2024-02-15
Owner
  • Quino Energy, Inc. (USA)
  • President and Fellows of Harvard College (USA)
Inventor
  • Beh, Eugene
  • Bahari, Meisam
  • Wu, Min
  • Aziz, Michael
  • Gordon, Roy

Abstract

The invention relates to the synthetic functionalization of an anthraquinone molecule that is substituted with at least one hydroxyl or amino group. In some aspects of the invention a mixture containing said anthraquinone starting material, an aldehyde, a base, an optional solvent, and an optional catalyst is reacted with hydrogen and then with an oxidant. In other aspects of the invention the synthetic functionalization of the anthraquinone molecule takes place electrochemically rather than chemically, through the use of a divided electrolytic cell.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C25B 3/07 - Oxygen containing compounds
  • C25B 3/29 - Coupling reactions
  • C25B 15/08 - Supplying or removing reactants or electrolytes; Regeneration of electrolytes
  • C25B 11/061 - Metal or alloy
  • H01M 8/18 - Regenerative fuel cells, e.g. redox flow batteries or secondary fuel cells

81.

ENGINEERED VIRAL VECTOR REDUCES INDUCTION OF INFLAMMATORY AND IMMUNE RESPONSES

      
Application Number 18332109
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-06-09
First Publication Date 2024-02-08
Owner President and Fellows of Harvard College (USA)
Inventor
  • Chan, Ying Kai
  • Church, George M.

Abstract

Modified viral genomes are able to reduce induction of inflammatory and immune antiviral responses. This manifests itself in reduced NF-kB activity, increased viral transduction rates, and increased expression of transgenes. Viral genomes are modified by incorporating one or more oligonucleotide sequences which are able to bind to TLR9 but not induce activation of it. The oligonucleotide sequences may be synthetic, bacterial, human, or from any other source.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C12N 15/117 - Nucleic acids having immunomodulatory properties, e.g. containing CpG-motifs
  • A61K 45/06 - Mixtures of active ingredients without chemical characterisation, e.g. antiphlogistics and cardiaca
  • A61K 31/7088 - Compounds having three or more nucleosides or nucleotides
  • A61K 35/76 - Viruses; Subviral particles; Bacteriophages
  • C12N 15/86 - Viral vectors
  • A61P 29/00 - Non-central analgesic, antipyretic or antiinflammatory agents, e.g. antirheumatic agents; Non-steroidal antiinflammatory drugs [NSAID]
  • C12N 7/00 - Viruses, e.g. bacteriophages; Compositions thereof; Preparation or purification thereof

82.

FLUORINATED ELASTOMERS FOR BRAIN PROBES AND OTHER APPLICATIONS

      
Application Number 18455535
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-08-24
First Publication Date 2024-02-08
Owner President and Fellows of Harvard College (USA)
Inventor
  • Liu, Jia
  • Le Floch, Paul Claude Henri
  • Sheng, Hao

Abstract

Articles and devices comprising fluorinated elastomers, as well as methods of preparing fluorinated elastomers, are generally described. In some cases, such fluorinated elastomers can be used for sensing neural activity, e.g., by encapsulating electronic circuits, or other applications. Furthermore, according to certain embodiments, polymers can, surprisingly, be directly deposited onto layers comprising low molecular weight fluorinated elastomers, e.g., without swelling in the presence of certain solvents. Some embodiments are generally directed to devices and methods for treating fluorinated elastomers and subsequently depositing material onto the treated fluorinated elastomers. This may allow the fabrication and patterning of multilayered articles comprising fluorinated elastomers.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 5/268 - Bioelectric electrodes therefor characterised by the electrode materials containing conductive polymers, e.g. PEDOT:PSS polymers
  • C09D 171/02 - Polyalkylene oxides
  • C08L 27/12 - Compositions of homopolymers or copolymers of compounds having one or more unsaturated aliphatic radicals, each having only one carbon-to-carbon double bond, and at least one being terminated by a halogen; Compositions of derivatives of such polymers not modified by chemical after-treatment containing fluorine atoms
  • A61B 5/294 - Bioelectric electrodes therefor specially adapted for particular uses for nerve conduction study [NCS]
  • A61B 5/388 - Nerve conduction study, e.g. detecting action potential of peripheral nerves

83.

NANOSCALE SCANNING SENSORS

      
Application Number 18485478
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-10-12
First Publication Date 2024-02-08
Owner President and Fellows of Harvard College (USA)
Inventor
  • Grinolds, Michael S.
  • Hong, Sungkun
  • Maletinsky, Patrick
  • Yacoby, Amir

Abstract

A sensing probe may be formed of a diamond material comprising one or more spin defects that are configured to emit fluorescent light and are located no more than 50 nm from a sensing surface of the sensing probe. The sensing probe may include an optical outcoupling structure formed by the diamond material and configured to optically guide the fluorescent light toward an output end of the optical outcoupling structure. An optical detector may detect the fluorescent light that is emitted from the spin defects and that exits through the output end of the optical outcoupling structure after being optically guided therethrough. A mounting system may hold the sensing probe and control a distance between the sensing surface of the sensing probe and a surface of a sample while permitting relative motion between the sensing surface and the sample surface.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01Q 70/14 - Particular materials
  • G01N 24/10 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of nuclear magnetic resonance, electron paramagnetic resonance or other spin effects by using electron paramagnetic resonance
  • G01R 33/032 - Measuring direction or magnitude of magnetic fields or magnetic flux using magneto-optic devices, e.g. Faraday
  • G01Q 60/54 - Probes, their manufacture or their related instrumentation, e.g. holders
  • G01R 33/12 - Measuring magnetic properties of articles or specimens of solids or fluids
  • G01R 33/60 - Arrangements or instruments for measuring magnetic variables involving magnetic resonance using electron paramagnetic resonance
  • G01R 33/022 - Measuring gradient
  • G01N 21/64 - Fluorescence; Phosphorescence
  • G01Q 60/38 - Probes, their manufacture or their related instrumentation, e.g. holders

84.

TREATMENTS FOR CELLULAR REJUVENATION

      
Application Number US2023071689
Publication Number 2024/031059
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-04
Publication Date 2024-02-08
Owner PRESIDENT AND FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE (USA)
Inventor
  • Milanova, Denitsa, M.
  • Church, George, M.
  • Krieger, Madison, Ski
  • Thompson, David, B.

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a method of inducing cellular rejuvenation and/or regeneration of a cell or tissue comprising contacting the cell with an effective amount of a protein or nucleic acid encoding a protein that induces cellular rejuvenation and/or regeneration of a cell or tissue. The present disclosure describes cell or tissue prepared according to methods described herein. The present disclosure also provides for methods of treating patients using cell or tissue generated by the methods described herein. The present disclosure also provides methods and systems for identifying a perturbant capable of changing a cell's state, function, and predicted age from an old reference state to a younger altered state.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61K 8/64 - Proteins; Peptides; Derivatives or degradation products thereof
  • A61P 17/00 - Drugs for dermatological disorders
  • A61K 8/99 - Cosmetics or similar toiletry preparations characterised by the composition containing materials, or derivatives thereof, of undetermined constitution from microorganisms other than algae or fungi, e.g. protozoa or bacteria
  • C12N 15/86 - Viral vectors

85.

USE OF A GABA-A PAM FOR REDUCTION OF TACTILE HYPERSENSITIVITY

      
Application Number US2023029165
Publication Number 2024/030399
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-01
Publication Date 2024-02-08
Owner
  • LAB1636, LLC (USA)
  • LIEBER INSTITUTE, INC. (USA)
  • THE JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY (USA)
  • DEERFIELD DISCOVERY AND DEVELOPMENT, LLC (USA)
  • B2B THERAPEUTICS CORP. (USA)
  • GALIUM BIOSCIENCES, LLC (USA)
  • BLUEFIELD INNOVATIONS, LLC (USA)
  • PRESIDENT AND FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE (USA)
Inventor
  • Barrow, James C.
  • Brideau, Anne Christine
  • Buchler, Ingrid
  • Ginty, David
  • Huang, Yifang
  • Orefice, Lauren
  • Pasricha, Pankaj Jay
  • Poslusney, Michael

Abstract

The present disclosure provides methods of use of a particular GABA-A modulator compound, including in particular patient populations and/or for particular indications (e.g., diseases, disorders, or conditions).

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61K 31/395 - Heterocyclic compounds having nitrogen as a ring hetero atom, e.g. guanethidine or rifamycins
  • A61K 31/40 - Heterocyclic compounds having nitrogen as a ring hetero atom, e.g. guanethidine or rifamycins having five-membered rings with one nitrogen as the only ring hetero atom, e.g. sulpiride, succinimide, tolmetin, buflomedil
  • A61K 31/415 - 1,2-Diazoles
  • A61P 1/12 - Antidiarrhoeals
  • C07D 487/04 - Ortho-condensed systems
  • A61K 31/33 - Heterocyclic compounds
  • A61K 31/5513 - 1,4-Benzodiazepines, e.g. diazepam

86.

METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR IN SITU MACROMOLECULE DETECTION AND USES THEREOF

      
Application Number 18546173
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-02-11
First Publication Date 2024-02-08
Owner
  • THE GENERAL HOSPITAL CORPORATION (USA)
  • PRESIDENT AND FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE (USA)
  • THE BROAD INSTITUTE, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Macosko, Evan
  • Lapique, Nicolas
  • Kim, Michael

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to compositions and methods for detecting nucleic acid sequences (e.g., coding and non-coding RNAs; nuclear/genomic DNA; mtDNA; pathogen nucleic acids, etc.) in a tissue sample, specifically providing improved matrices and matrix-employing methods for performance of nucleic acid capture and amplification in a tissue sample in situ and/or in a manner that retains spatial location information for captured nucleic acids (including nucleic acid-associated macromolecules).

IPC Classes  ?

87.

NANOBODY-OGA FUSIONS AND USES THEREOF

      
Application Number 18030245
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-10-04
First Publication Date 2024-02-08
Owner President and Fellows of Harvard College (USA)
Inventor
  • Woo, Christina M.
  • Ge, Yun
  • Ramirez, Daniel Hector

Abstract

The present disclosure provides fusion proteins comprising a nanobody and a split glycosyl hydrolase enzyme. Also provided herein are split glycosyl hydrolase enzymes and fusion proteins comprising such enzymes. Further provided herein are polynucleotides, vectors, and cells. The present disclosure also provides methods of deglycosylating a protein and methods of studying the effects of glycosylation on protein function in cells. Also provided herein are methods of treating diseases.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C07K 16/28 - Immunoglobulins, e.g. monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies against material from animals or humans against receptors, cell surface antigens or cell surface determinants
  • C12N 15/63 - Introduction of foreign genetic material using vectors; Vectors; Use of hosts therefor; Regulation of expression
  • C12N 9/24 - Hydrolases (3.) acting on glycosyl compounds (3.2)

88.

BATTERIES WITH SOLID STATE ELECTROLYTE MULTILAYERS

      
Application Number 18141740
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-05-01
First Publication Date 2024-02-08
Owner President and Fellows of Harvard College (USA)
Inventor
  • Li, Xin
  • Ye, Luhan

Abstract

The invention provides rechargeable solid state batteries with multilayers of solid state electrolytes. The rechargeable solid state batteries disclosed herein are advantageous as they provide improved battery cycling performance combined with excellent power and energy density.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 10/0562 - Solid materials
  • H01M 10/0525 - Rocking-chair batteries, i.e. batteries with lithium insertion or intercalation in both electrodes; Lithium-ion batteries
  • H01M 10/0585 - Construction or manufacture of accumulators having only flat construction elements, i.e. flat positive electrodes, flat negative electrodes and flat separators
  • H01M 10/04 - Construction or manufacture in general

89.

BARCODING SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR GENE SEQUENCING AND OTHER APPLICATIONS

      
Application Number 18353058
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-07-14
First Publication Date 2024-02-08
Owner President and Fellows of Harvard College (USA)
Inventor
  • Weitz, David A.
  • Zhang, Huidan
  • Heyman, John
  • Klein, Allon Moshe

Abstract

The present invention generally relates to microfluidics and labeled nucleic acids. For example, certain aspects are generally directed to systems and methods for labeling nucleic acids within microfluidic droplets or other compartments, for instance, arising from a cell. In one set of embodiments, particles may be prepared containing oligonucleotides that can be used to determine target nucleic acids, e.g., attached to the surface of the particles. The oligonucleotides may include “barcodes” or unique sequences that can be used to distinguish nucleic acids in a droplet from those in another droplet, for instance, even after the nucleic acids are pooled together or removed from the droplets. Certain embodiments of the invention are generally directed to systems and methods for attaching additional or arbitrary sequences to the nucleic acids within microfluidic droplets or other compartments, e.g., recognition sequences that can be used to selectively determine or amplify a desired sequence suspected of being present within a droplet. Such systems may be useful, for example, for selective amplification in various applications, such as high-throughput sequencing applications.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C12P 19/34 - Polynucleotides, e.g. nucleic acids, oligoribonucleotides
  • C12Q 1/6869 - Methods for sequencing
  • C12N 15/10 - Processes for the isolation, preparation or purification of DNA or RNA

90.

CORE-SHELL CAPSULES AND USES THEREOF

      
Application Number US2023029364
Publication Number 2024/030526
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-03
Publication Date 2024-02-08
Owner PRESIDENT AND FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE (USA)
Inventor
  • Klein, Allon
  • Mazelis, Ignas

Abstract

The present disclosure relates generally to core-shell capsules, methods of preparing and uses thereof.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61K 9/113 - Multiple emulsions, e.g. oil-in-water-in-oil
  • A61K 47/34 - Macromolecular compounds obtained otherwise than by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds, e.g. polyesters, polyamino acids, polysiloxanes, polyphosphazines, copolymers of polyalkylene glycol or poloxamers
  • A61K 9/50 - Microcapsules
  • A61K 47/06 - Organic compounds, e.g. natural or synthetic hydrocarbons, polyolefins, mineral oil, petrolatum or ozokerite
  • A61K 47/26 - Carbohydrates, e.g. sugar alcohols, amino sugars, nucleic acids, mono-, di- or oligo-saccharides; Derivatives thereof, e.g. polysorbates, sorbitan fatty acid esters or glycyrrhizin
  • A61K 47/32 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds, e.g. carbomers
  • A61K 47/44 - Oils, fats or waxes according to two or more groups of ; Natural or modified natural oils, fats or waxes, e.g. castor oil, polyethoxylated castor oil, montan wax, lignite, shellac, rosin, beeswax or lanolin

91.

CYTOSINE TO GUANINE BASE EDITOR

      
Application Number 18059308
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-11-28
First Publication Date 2024-02-01
Owner President and Fellows of Harvard College (USA)
Inventor
  • Liu, David R.
  • Koblan, Luke W.

Abstract

Some aspects of this disclosure provide compositions, strategies, systems, reagents, methods, and kits that are useful for the targeted editing of nucleic acids, including editing a single site within the genome of a cell or subject, e.g., within the human genome. In some embodiments, fusion proteins capable of inducing a cytosine (C) to guanine (G) change in a nucleic acid (e.g., genomic DNA) are provided. In some embodiments, fusion proteins of a nucleic acid programmable DNA binding protein (e.g., Cas9) and nucleic acid editing proteins or protein domains, e.g., deaminase domains, polymerase domains, and/or base excision enzymes are provided. In some embodiments, methods for targeted nucleic acid editing are provided. In some embodiments, reagents and kits for the generation of targeted nucleic acid editing proteins, e.g., fusion proteins of a nucleic acid programmable DNA binding protein (e.g., Cas9), and nucleic acid editing proteins or domains, are provided.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C12N 15/10 - Processes for the isolation, preparation or purification of DNA or RNA
  • C07K 14/47 - Peptides having more than 20 amino acids; Gastrins; Somatostatins; Melanotropins; Derivatives thereof from humans from vertebrates from mammals
  • C12N 9/22 - Ribonucleases
  • C12N 9/24 - Hydrolases (3.) acting on glycosyl compounds (3.2)
  • C12N 9/78 - Hydrolases (3.) acting on carbon to nitrogen bonds other than peptide bonds (3.5)

92.

SYSTEMS, METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR SEQUENCE MANIPULATION WITH OPTIMIZED FUNCTIONAL CRISPR-CAS SYSTEMS

      
Application Number 18089023
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-12-27
First Publication Date 2024-02-01
Owner
  • The Broad Institute, Inc. (USA)
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology (USA)
  • University of Tokyo (Japan)
  • President and Fellows of Harvard College (USA)
Inventor
  • Konermann, Silvana
  • Trevino, Alexandro
  • Brigham, Mark
  • Ran, Fei
  • Hsu, Patrick
  • Lin, Chie-Yu
  • Nureki, Osamu
  • Nishimasu, Hiroshi
  • Ishitani, Ryuichiro
  • Zhang, Feng

Abstract

The invention provides for systems, methods, and compositions for altering expression of target gene sequences and related gene products. Provided are structural information on the Cas protein of the CRISPR-Cas system, use of this information in generating modified components of the CRISPR complex, vectors and vector systems which encode one or more components or modified components of a CRISPR complex, as well as methods for the design and use of such vectors and components. Also provided are methods of directing CRISPR complex formation in eukaryotic cells and methods for utilizing the CRISPR-Cas system. In particular the present invention comprehends optimized functional CRISPR-Cas enzyme systems.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C12N 9/22 - Ribonucleases
  • C12N 15/113 - Non-coding nucleic acids modulating the expression of genes, e.g. antisense oligonucleotides
  • A61K 48/00 - Medicinal preparations containing genetic material which is inserted into cells of the living body to treat genetic diseases; Gene therapy
  • C12N 15/90 - Stable introduction of foreign DNA into chromosome
  • A61K 38/46 - Hydrolases (3)
  • C12Q 1/6876 - Nucleic acid products used in the analysis of nucleic acids, e.g. primers or probes

93.

SCG2 NEUROPEPTIDES AND USES THEREOF

      
Application Number 18265523
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-12-06
First Publication Date 2024-02-01
Owner PRESIDENT AND FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE (USA)
Inventor
  • Greenberg, Michael E.
  • Yap, Ee-Lynn

Abstract

The technology described herein is directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising at least one Scg2 neuropeptide, as well as cell culture media or kits comprising such Scg2 neuropeptides. Also described herein are nucleic acids, vectors, or viral vectors encoding at least one Scg2 neuropeptide. In further aspects, described herein are methods of treating a memory-associated disorder, a learning disability, a neurodegenerative disease or disorder, or epilepsy with a pharmaceutical composition, nucleic acid, vector, or viral vector as described herein. In further aspects, described herein are detection methods of memory-associated analytes, such as Scg2 neuropeptides.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C07K 14/575 - Hormones
  • C12N 15/63 - Introduction of foreign genetic material using vectors; Vectors; Use of hosts therefor; Regulation of expression
  • G01N 33/68 - Chemical analysis of biological material, e.g. blood, urine; Testing involving biospecific ligand binding methods; Immunological testing involving proteins, peptides or amino acids
  • A61P 25/28 - Drugs for disorders of the nervous system for treating neurodegenerative disorders of the central nervous system, e.g. nootropic agents, cognition enhancers, drugs for treating Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia

94.

CHOLESTEROL REDUCING COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF

      
Application Number 18178966
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-03-06
First Publication Date 2024-01-25
Owner
  • The Broad Institute, Inc. (USA)
  • The General Hospital Corporation (USA)
  • President and Fellows of Harvard College (USA)
Inventor
  • Kenny, Douglas
  • Vlamakis, Hera
  • Xavier, Ramnik
  • Balskus, Emily
  • Plichta, Damian

Abstract

Microbes expressing cholesterol oxidoreductase (COR) proteins, methods of engineering the microbes expressing COR proteins, compositions and methods of using the microbes are provided.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61K 35/741 - Probiotics
  • A61P 3/06 - Antihyperlipidemics
  • A61K 31/575 - Compounds containing cyclopenta[a]hydrophenanthrene ring systems; Derivatives thereof, e.g. steroids substituted in position 17 beta by a chain of three or more carbon atoms, e.g. cholane, cholestane, ergosterol, sitosterol
  • A61K 9/00 - Medicinal preparations characterised by special physical form
  • C12N 15/70 - Vectors or expression systems specially adapted for E. coli
  • C12N 9/04 - Oxidoreductases (1.), e.g. luciferase acting on CHOH groups as donors, e.g. glucose oxidase, lactate dehydrogenase (1.1)
  • C12Q 1/26 - Measuring or testing processes involving enzymes, nucleic acids or microorganisms; Compositions therefor; Processes of preparing such compositions involving oxidoreductase
  • C12Q 1/10 - Enterobacteria

95.

ENGINEERED PROBIOTIC COMPOSITIONS AND USES THEREOF

      
Application Number 18255203
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-12-01
First Publication Date 2024-01-25
Owner PRESIDENT AND FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE (USA)
Inventor
  • Cubillos, Andres Fernando
  • Collins, James J

Abstract

Provided herein are compositions and methods comprising engineered microorganisms and their use for locally degrading an antibiotic in the gastrointestinal tract to prevent or limit death of beneficial flora.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61K 35/744 - Lactic acid bacteria, e.g. enterococci, pediococci, lactococci, streptococci or leuconostocs
  • A61K 9/00 - Medicinal preparations characterised by special physical form
  • A61K 38/50 - Hydrolases (3) acting on carbon-nitrogen bonds, other than peptide bonds (3.5), e.g. asparaginase
  • A61K 45/06 - Mixtures of active ingredients without chemical characterisation, e.g. antiphlogistics and cardiaca
  • C12N 15/74 - Vectors or expression systems specially adapted for prokaryotic hosts other than E. coli, e.g. Lactobacillus, Micromonospora
  • A61P 1/00 - Drugs for disorders of the alimentary tract or the digestive system
  • C12R 1/46 - Streptococcus

96.

PHOTOPHORETICALLY LEVITATING MACROSCOPIC STRUCTURES

      
Application Number US2023070703
Publication Number 2024/020544
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-07-21
Publication Date 2024-01-25
Owner PRESIDENT AND FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE (USA)
Inventor
  • Schafer, Benjamin
  • Keith, David
  • Vlassak, Joost
  • Kim, Jong-Hyoung

Abstract

A photophoretically levitating macroscopic structure includes a photophoretically active structure (PAS), a PAS support framework, and a device superstructure. The photophoretically active structure includes at least one top sheet and at least one bottom sheet. The bottom sheet has greater solar-radiation absorptivity than the top surface, and each sheet defines a pattern of holes through which gas can flow. The sheets are separated by a gap that defines an open volume extending across a plurality of holes in each sheet. The photophoretically active structure is mounted in or on the PAS support framework. The device superstructure is mounted to and spans the PAS support framework to increase the rigidity of the photophoretically levitating macroscopic structure.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05H 3/04 - Acceleration by electromagnetic wave pressure
  • B64C 39/02 - Aircraft not otherwise provided for characterised by special use
  • F03G 6/00 - Devices for producing mechanical power from solar energy

97.

TOPOLOGICAL QUBITS IN A QUANTUM SPIN LIQUID

      
Application Number 18320708
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-05-19
First Publication Date 2024-01-25
Owner
  • President and Fellows of Harvard College (USA)
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology (USA)
Inventor
  • Lukin, Mikhail D.
  • Vuletic, Vladan
  • Greiner, Markus
  • Verresen, Ruben
  • Vishwanath, Ashvin
  • Contreras, Alexander Keesling
  • Levine, Harry Jay
  • Semeghini, Giulia
  • Wang, Tout Taotao
  • Omran, Ahmed
  • Bluvstein, Dolev
  • Ebadi, Sepehr

Abstract

Topological qubits are provided in a quantum spin liquid. In various embodiments, a device is provided comprising a two-dimensional array of particles, each particle disposed at a vertex of a ruby lattice having a parameter ρ greater than Topological qubits are provided in a quantum spin liquid. In various embodiments, a device is provided comprising a two-dimensional array of particles, each particle disposed at a vertex of a ruby lattice having a parameter ρ greater than 1 2 ; Topological qubits are provided in a quantum spin liquid. In various embodiments, a device is provided comprising a two-dimensional array of particles, each particle disposed at a vertex of a ruby lattice having a parameter ρ greater than 1 2 ; each particle having a first state and an excited state; each particle that belongs to at least three unit cells of the ruby lattice having a blockade radius, when in the excited state, sufficient to blockade each of at least six nearest neighboring particles in the ruby lattice from transitioning from its first state to its excited state, and wherein the array has at least one outer edge configured to be in a first boundary condition.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G21K 1/00 - Arrangements for handling particles or ionising radiation, e.g. focusing or moderating
  • G06N 10/20 - Models of quantum computing, e.g. quantum circuits or universal quantum computers
  • G06N 10/40 - Physical realisations or architectures of quantum processors or components for manipulating qubits, e.g. qubit coupling or qubit control
  • G06N 10/70 - Quantum error correction, detection or prevention, e.g. surface codes or magic state distillation

98.

METHOD FOR HIGHLY MULTIPLEXED, THERMAL CONTROLLABLE DNA EXTENSION AND ITS APPLICATIONS

      
Application Number US2023028205
Publication Number 2024/020122
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-07-20
Publication Date 2024-01-25
Owner PRESIDENT AND FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE (USA)
Inventor
  • Sheng, Kuanwei
  • Lun, Xiaokang
  • Su, Hanquan
  • Yin, Peng

Abstract

e.g., in situin situ, thereby providing multiple landing pads for labeled probes. The methods are well-suited to performance in multiplex, thereby permitting the sensitive detection of multiple targets in a single assay. These methods and compositions can be applied to, among other things, imaging, flow cytometry, CyTOF, and immunoblotting, providing additional tools for research and diagnostic purposes.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01N 33/53 - Immunoassay; Biospecific binding assay; Materials therefor
  • C12Q 1/6804 - Nucleic acid analysis using immunogens
  • C12Q 1/6853 - Nucleic acid amplification reactions using modified primers or templates
  • C12Q 1/6876 - Nucleic acid products used in the analysis of nucleic acids, e.g. primers or probes

99.

ENGINEERING DYNAMIC DNA NANO-DEVICES TO AMPLIFY SIGNAL

      
Application Number US2023028207
Publication Number 2024/020124
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-07-20
Publication Date 2024-01-25
Owner PRESIDENT AND FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE (USA)
Inventor
  • Lun, Xiaokang
  • Sheng, Kuanwei
  • Yin, Peng

Abstract

The methods, compositions and kits described herein provide signal amplification approaches for the detection of target biomolecules that significantly increase the sensitivity of detection using target-binding ligand molecules. The methods include cyclic addition of nucleic acid repeats to, e.g., target-binding molecules, thereby providing multiple landing pads for labeled probes. The methods are well-suited to performance in multiplex, thereby permitting the sensitive detection of multiple targets in a single assay. These methods and compositions can be applied to, among other things, imaging, flow cytometry, and mass cytometry/CyTOF, providing additional tools for research and diagnostic purposes.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C12Q 1/682 - Signal amplification
  • C12Q 1/6818 - Hybridisation assays characterised by the detection means involving interaction of two or more labels, e.g. resonant energy transfer
  • C12Q 1/6841 - In situ hybridisation
  • C12Q 1/6853 - Nucleic acid amplification reactions using modified primers or templates

100.

AUGMENTING SPORTS VIDEOS USING NATURAL LANGUAGE

      
Application Number US2023070871
Publication Number 2024/020603
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-07-24
Publication Date 2024-01-25
Owner PRESIDENT AND FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE (USA)
Inventor
  • Chen, Zhutian
  • Pfister, Hanspeter

Abstract

A system is provided for embedding visualizations in a video stream of an athletic game based on a text relating thereto. The video stream may include a temporal sequence of video frames. The system may include a processor, a frame buffer for storing video stream comprising a temporal sequence of video frames. The system may also include an analysis module, executable by the processor, for analyzing the text to detect references therein to visualizable entities. The system may also include a mapping module, executable by the processor, for mapping the detected visualizable entities to visualizations. The system may also include an embedding module, executable by the processor, for embedding the generated visualizations in the video stream.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04N 19/156 - Availability of hardware or computational resources, e.g. encoding based on power-saving criteria
  • G06F 40/20 - Natural language analysis
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