Patents by Inventor Michael Heartlein

Michael Heartlein has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 11998601
    Abstract: The present invention provides, among other things, a method of intra-articular delivery of messenger RNA (mRNA), comprising administering into a joint of a subject in need of delivery a composition comprising an mRNA encoding a protein, such that the administering of the composition results in expression of the protein encoded by the mRNA in the joint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2024
    Assignee: TRANSLATE BIO, INC.
    Inventors: Frank DeRosa, Michael Heartlein
  • Patent number: 11999675
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are novel compounds, pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds and related methods of their use. The compounds described herein are useful, e.g., as liposomal delivery vehicles to facilitate the delivery of encapsulated polynucleotides to target cells and subsequent transfection of said target cells, and in certain embodiments are characterized as having one or more properties that afford such compounds advantages relative to other similarly classified lipids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2024
    Assignee: TRANSLATE BIO, INC.
    Inventors: Frank DeRosa, Braydon Charles Guild, Michael Heartlein
  • Publication number: 20240175065
    Abstract: The present invention provides, among other things, methods and compositions for large-scale production of capped mRNA using SUMO-Guanylyl Transferase fusion protein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2023
    Publication date: May 30, 2024
    Inventors: Bettina Strack-Logue, Frank DeRosa, Michael Heartlein
  • Patent number: 11975110
    Abstract: Disclosed are cationic polymers comprising monomers such as those described in Formula (I). Such polymers can be useful for the preparation of therapeutic compositions [e.g., compositions comprising nucleic acids such as m RNA). Additionally, therapeutic compositions comprising these cationic, biodegradable polymers can have improved properties and reduced toxicity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2024
    Assignee: TRANSLATE BIO, INC.
    Inventors: Frank DeRosa, Michael Heartlein, Shrirang Karve, Zarna Patel
  • Patent number: 11976272
    Abstract: The present invention relates, in part, to methods for large-scale purification of mRNA. The method includes, at least, steps of forming an mRNA slurry, stirring the slurry, and vacuum or pressure filtering the slurry.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2024
    Assignee: TRANSLATE BIO, INC.
    Inventors: Jonathan Abysalh, Daniel Crawford, Frank DeRosa, Shrirang Karve, Anusha Dias, Michael Heartlein
  • Patent number: 11964051
    Abstract: Disclosed are cationic lipids which are compounds of Formula (I?). Cationic lipids provided herein can be useful for delivery and expression of mRNA and encoded protein, e.g., as a component of liposomal delivery vehicle, and accordingly can be useful for treating various diseases, disorders and conditions, such as those associated with deficiency of one or more proteins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2024
    Assignee: TRANSLATE BIO, INC.
    Inventors: Frank DeRosa, Shrirang Karve, Yi Zhang, Michael Heartlein
  • Publication number: 20240123084
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions and methods of modulating the expression of gene or the production of a protein by transfecting target cells with nucleic acids. The compositions disclosed herein demonstrate a high transfection efficacy and are capable of ameliorating diseases associated with protein or enzyme deficiencies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2023
    Publication date: April 18, 2024
    Inventors: Braydon Charles Guild, Frank DeRosa, Michael Heartlein
  • Patent number: 11951180
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions and methods for modulating the production of a protein in a target cell. The compositions and methods disclosed herein are capable of ameliorating diseases associated with protein or enzyme deficiencies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: Translate Bio, Inc.
    Inventors: Frank DeRosa, Braydon Charles Guild, Michael Heartlein
  • Patent number: 11951179
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions and methods for modulating the production of a protein in a target cell. The compositions and methods disclosed herein are capable of ameliorating diseases associated with protein or enzyme deficiencies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: Translate Bio, Inc.
    Inventors: Frank DeRosa, Braydon Charles Guild, Michael Heartlein
  • Patent number: 11951181
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions and methods for modulating the production of a protein in a target cell. The compositions and methods disclosed herein are capable of ameliorating diseases associated with protein or enzyme deficiencies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: Translate Bio, Inc.
    Inventors: Frank DeRosa, Braydon Charles Guild, Michael Heartlein
  • Patent number: 11920182
    Abstract: The present invention provides, among other things, methods of quantitating mRNA capping efficiency, particularly mRNA synthesized in vitro. In some embodiments, methods according to the present invention comprise providing an mRNA sample containing capped and uncapped mRNA, providing a cap specific binding substance under conditions that permit the formation of a complex between the cap specific binding substance and the capped mRNA, and quantitatively determining the amount of the complex as compared to a control, thereby quantifying mRNA capping efficiency.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: TRANSLATE BIO, INC.
    Inventors: Michael Heartlein, Frank DeRosa, Anusha Dias
  • Publication number: 20240041789
    Abstract: The present invention provides an improved process for lipid nanoparticle formulation and mRNA encapsulation. In some embodiments, the present invention provides a process of encapsulating messenger RNA (mRNA) in lipid nanoparticles comprising a step of mixing a solution of pre-formed lipid nanoparticles and mRNA.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2023
    Publication date: February 8, 2024
    Inventors: Shrirang Karve, Frank DeRosa, Zarna Bhavsar, Michael Heartlein
  • Patent number: 11890377
    Abstract: The present invention provides, among other things, methods of delivering mRNA in vivo, including administering to a subject in need of delivery a composition comprising an mRNA encoding a protein, encapsulated within a liposome such that the administering of the composition results in the expression of the protein encoded by the mRNA in vivo, wherein the liposome comprises a cationic lipid of formula I-c: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2024
    Assignees: Translate Bio, Inc., Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    Inventors: Michael Heartlein, Daniel Anderson, Yizhou Dong, Frank DeRosa
  • Patent number: 11884692
    Abstract: The present invention provides, among other things, methods of purifying messenger RNA (mRNA) including the steps of (a) precipitating mRNA from an impure preparation; (b) subjecting the impure preparation comprising precipitated mRNA to a purification process involving membrane filtration such that the precipitated mRNA is captured by a membrane; and (c) eluting the captured precipitated mRNA from the membrane by re-solubilizing the mRNA, thereby resulting in a purified mRNA solution. In some embodiments, a purification process involving membrane filtration suitable for the present invention is tangential flow filtration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2024
    Assignee: TRANSLATE BIO, INC.
    Inventors: Frank DeRosa, Anusha Dias, Michael Heartlein, Shrirang Karve
  • Publication number: 20240024516
    Abstract: Disclosed are compositions and methods for producing therapeutic fusion proteins in vivo. The compositions and methods disclosed herein are capable of ameliorating diseases by providing therapeutic protein delivery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2023
    Publication date: January 25, 2024
    Inventor: Michael Heartlein
  • Publication number: 20240018514
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods for large-scale production of a composition enriched for full-length mRNA molecules using an SP6 RNA polymerase and compositions produced using such methods and uses thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2022
    Publication date: January 18, 2024
    Inventors: Jonathan Abysalh, Daniel Crawford, Frank DeRosa, Anusha Dias, Michael Heartlein
  • Publication number: 20240009281
    Abstract: The present invention provides, among other things, methods of treating Pompe disease, including administering to a subject in need of treatment a composition comprising an mRNA encoding acid alpha-glucosidase (GAA) at an effective dose and an administration interval such that at least one symptom or feature of Pompe disease is reduced in intensity, severity, or frequency or has delayed in onset. In some embodiments, the mRNA is encapsulated in a liposome comprising one or more cationic lipids, one or more non-cationic lipids, one or more cholesterol-based lipids and one or more PEG-modified lipids.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2023
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Inventors: Frank DeRosa, Michael Heartlein
  • Patent number: 11820977
    Abstract: The present invention provides, among other things, methods of purifying messenger RNA (mRNA) including the steps of subjecting an impure preparation comprising in vitro synthesized mRNA to a denaturing condition, and purifying the mRNA from the impure preparation from step (a) by tangential flow filtration, wherein the mRNA purified from step (b) is substantially free of prematurely aborted RNA sequences and/or enzyme reagents used in in vitro synthesis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2023
    Assignee: TRANSLATE BIO, INC.
    Inventors: Frank DeRosa, Anusha Dias, Michael Heartlein, Shrirang Karve
  • Publication number: 20230330262
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions and methods for modulating the production of a protein in a target cell. The compositions and methods disclosed herein are capable of ameliorating diseases associated with protein or enzyme deficiencies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2023
    Publication date: October 19, 2023
    Applicant: Translate Bio, Inc.
    Inventors: Frank DeRosa, Braydon Charles Guild, Michael Heartlein
  • Publication number: 20230302039
    Abstract: Materials, formulations, production methods, and methods for delivery of CFTR mRNA for induction of CFTR expression, including in the mammalian lung are provided. The present invention is particularly useful for treating cystic fibrosis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2022
    Publication date: September 28, 2023
    Inventors: Michael Heartlein, Braydon Charles Guild, Frank DeRosa, Carsten Rudolph, Christian Plank, Lianne Smith