Patents by Inventor Luis Alejandro HERNANDEZ

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

  • Publication number: 20240076321
    Abstract: Vaccination methods to control PCV2 infection with different PCV2 subtypes are disclosed. Specifically, a PCV2 subtype b (PCV2b) ORF2 proteins or immunogenic compositions comprising a PCV2b ORF2 protein are used in a method for the treatment or prevention of an infection with PCV2 of the same PCV2b and/or different subtype; the reduction, prevention or treatment of clinical signs caused by an infection with PCV2 of the same PCV2b or a different subtype; and/or the prevention or treatment of a disease caused by an infection with PCV2 of the same PCV2b and/or a different subtype. The present invention in particular relates to PCV2 subtype b (PCV2b) ORF2 proteins characterized in that they contain at least one mutation in the BC loop that such that the expressed protein is preferably expressed in a higher amount compared to a PCV2 ORF2 protein that does not contain such mutation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2023
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Inventors: Luis Alejandro HERNANDEZ, Christine Margaret MUEHLENTHALER, Eric Martin VAUGHN, Gregory HAIWICK
  • Patent number: 11896659
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of an immunogenic composition that comprises a porcine circovirus type 3 (PCV3) antigen for treatment of several clinical manifestations (diseases). Preferably, the clinical manifestations are associated with a PCV3 infection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Inventors: Arun Iyer, Luis Alejandro Hernandez, Abby Patterson, Bailey Arruda, Luis Gabriel Gimenez-Lirola, Dave Michael Anstrom, Eric M. Vaughn, Pablo E Pineyro Pineiro, Troy James Kaiser, Joseph Ralph Hermann
  • Patent number: 11858963
    Abstract: Vaccination methods to control PCV2 infection with different PCV2 subtypes are disclosed. Specifically, a PCV2 subtype b (PCV2b) ORF2 proteins or immunogenic compositions comprising a PCV2b ORF2 protein are used in a method for the treatment or prevention of an infection with PCV2 of the same PCV2b and/or different subtype; the reduction, prevention or treatment of clinical signs caused by an infection with PCV2 of the same PCV2b or a different subtype; and/or the prevention or treatment of a disease caused by an infection with PCV2 of the same PCV2b and/or a different subtype. The present invention in particular relates to PCV2 subtype b (PCV2b) ORF2 proteins characterized in that they contain at least one mutation in the BC loop that such that the expressed protein is preferably expressed in a higher amount compared to a PCV2 ORF2 protein that does not contain such mutation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Inventors: Luis Alejandro Hernandez, Christine Margaret Muehlenthaler, Eric Martin Vaughn, Gregory Haiwick
  • Publication number: 20230302113
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of an immunogenic composition that comprises a porcine circovirus type 3 (PCV3) antigen for treatment of several clinical manifestations (diseases). Preferably, the clinical manifestations are associated with a PCV3 infection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2022
    Publication date: September 28, 2023
    Inventors: Arun IYER, Luis Alejandro Hernandez, Abby Patterson, Bailey Arruda, Luis Gabriel Gimenez-Lirola, Dave Michael Anstrom, Eric M. Vaughn, Pablo E Pineyro Pineiro, Troy James Kaiser, Joseph Ralph Hermann
  • Patent number: 11701419
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of an immunogenic composition that comprises a porcine circovirus type 3 (PCV3) antigen for treatment of several clinical manifestations (diseases). Preferably, the clinical manifestations are associated with a PCV3 infection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Inventors: Arun Iyer, Luis Alejandro Hernandez, Abby Patterson, Bailey Arruda, Luis Gabriel Gimenez-Lirola, Dave Michael Anstrom, Eric M. Vaughn, Pablo E. Pineyro Pineiro, Troy James Kaiser, Joseph Ralph Hermann
  • Publication number: 20220313812
    Abstract: The present invention relates to killed/inactivated and/or recombinant Senecavirus A immunogenic compositions and vaccines, and methods of preventing or treating animals in need of with such an immunogenic compositions and vaccines.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2021
    Publication date: October 6, 2022
    Applicant: Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health USA Inc.
    Inventors: Arun V. IYER, Abby Rae PATTERSON, Joseph Gilbert VICTORIA, Eric Martin VAUGHN, Luis Alejandro HERNANDEZ, Jennifer L. ENGLISH
  • Patent number: 11179457
    Abstract: The present invention relates to killed/inactivated and/or recombinant Senecavirus A immunogenic compositions and vaccines, and methods of preventing or treating animals in need of with such an immunogenic compositions and vaccines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2021
    Inventors: Arun V. Iyer, Abby Rae Patterson, Joseph Gilbert Victoria, Eric Martin Vaughn, Luis Alejandro Hernandez, Jennifer L. English
  • Publication number: 20210221852
    Abstract: Vaccination methods to control PCV2 infection with different PCV2 subtypes are disclosed. Specifically, a PCV2 subtype b (PCV2b) ORF2 proteins or immunogenic compositions comprising a PCV2b ORF2 protein are used in a method for the treatment or prevention of an infection with PCV2 of the same PCV2b and/or different subtype; the reduction, prevention or treatment of clinical signs caused by an infection with PCV2 of the same PCV2b or a different subtype; and/or the prevention or treatment of a disease caused by an infection with PCV2 of the same PCV2b and/or a different subtype. The present invention in particular relates to PCV2 subtype b (PCV2b) ORF2 proteins characterized in that they contain at least one mutation in the BC loop that such that the expressed protein is preferably expressed in a higher amount compared to a PCV2 ORF2 protein that does not contain such mutation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2021
    Publication date: July 22, 2021
    Inventors: Luis Alejandro HERNANDEZ, Christine Margaret MUEHLENTHALER, Eric Martin VAUGHN, Gregory HAIWICK
  • Publication number: 20210128712
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of an immunogenic composition that comprises a porcine circovirus type 3 (PCV3) antigen for treatment of several clinical manifestations (diseases). Preferably, the clinical manifestations are associated with a PCV3 infection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2020
    Publication date: May 6, 2021
    Inventors: Arun IYER, Luis Alejandro Hernandez, Abby Patterson, Bailey Arruda, Luis Gabriel Gimenez-Lirola, Dave Michael Anstrom, Eric M. Vaughn
  • Patent number: 10961281
    Abstract: Vaccination methods to control PCV2 infection with different PCV2 subtypes are disclosed. Specifically, a PCV2 subtype b (PCV2b) ORF2 proteins or immunogenic compositions comprising a PCV2b ORF2 protein are used in a method for the treatment or prevention of an infection with PCV2 of the same PCV2b and/or different subtype; the reduction, prevention or treatment of clinical signs caused by an infection with PCV2 of the same PCV2b or a different subtype; and/or the prevention or treatment of a disease caused by an infection with PCV2 of the same PCV2b and/or a different subtype. The present invention in particular relates to PCV2 subtype b (PCV2b) ORF2 proteins characterized in that they contain at least one mutation in the BC loop that such that the expressed protein is preferably expressed in a higher amount compared to a PCV2 ORF2 protein that does not contain such mutation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2021
    Inventors: Luis Alejandro Hernandez, Christine Margaret Muehlenthaler, Eric Martin Vaughn, Gregory Haiwick
  • Publication number: 20200306362
    Abstract: The present invention relates to killed/inactivated and/or recombinant Senecavirus A immunogenic compositions and vaccines, and methods of preventing or treating animals in need of with such an immunogenic compositions and vaccines.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2018
    Publication date: October 1, 2020
    Inventors: Arun V. IYER, Abby Rae PATTERSON, Joseph Gilbert VICTORIA, Eric Martin VAUGHN, Luis Alejandro HERNANDEZ, Jennifer L. ENGLISH
  • Publication number: 20200237894
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an immunogen-carrier, wherein the immunogen-carrier is preferably a virus-like particle (VLP) composed of a plurality of a modified PCV2 ORF2 protein. In particular, the present invention belongs to the field of compliance markers and marker vaccines which allow for the differentiation between infected and vaccinated individuals. In particular, it relates to a compliance marker for vaccines including a subunit antigen, and a DIVA (Differentiating Infected from Vaccinated Animals) system which makes it possible to differentiate between animals infected with a pathogen and animals treated with a subunit antigen derived from said pathogen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2020
    Publication date: July 30, 2020
    Inventors: Luis Alejandro HERNANDEZ, Eric Martin VAUGHN
  • Patent number: 10702601
    Abstract: The present invention relates to immunogenic compositions, wherein the immunogenic compositions include a recombinant spike antigen porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDV). The immunogenic compositions commonly include an oil-in-water emulsion as an adjuvant. Methods for producing the immunogenic compositions and the recombinant PEDV spike antigen are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2020
    Inventors: Luis Alejandro Hernandez, Arun V. Iyer, Dianna M. Murphy Jordan, Abby Rae Patterson, Michael B. Roof, Eric Martin Vaughn, Joseph Gilbert Victoria
  • Patent number: 10555994
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an immunogen-carrier, wherein the immunogen-carrier is preferably a virus-like particle (VLP) composed of a plurality of a modified PCV2 ORF2 protein. In particular, the present invention belongs to the field of compliance markers and marker vaccines which allow for the differentiation between infected and vaccinated individuals. In particular, it relates to a compliance marker for vaccines including a subunit antigen, and a DIVA (Differentiating Infected from Vaccinated Animals) system which makes it possible to differentiate between animals infected with a pathogen and animals treated with a subunit antigen derived from said pathogen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2020
    Inventors: Luis Alejandro Hernandez, Eric Martin Vaughn
  • Publication number: 20200038504
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a vaccine for protecting a pig against diseases associated with corona virus infection including porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDV) and/or porcine deltacorona virus (PDCoV). The vaccine commonly includes inactivated/killed PEDV (e.g., chemically inactivated PED virus), and/or recombinant PEDV antigen, and/or an adjuvant inactivated/killed PDCoV (e.g., chemically inactivated PDCoV virus), and/or recombinant PDCoV antigen and an adjuvant. Methods for protecting pigs against diseases associated with PEDV and/or PDCoV and methods of producing the porcine epidemic diarrhea virus and/or porcine deltacorona virus vaccine are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2018
    Publication date: February 6, 2020
    Inventors: Scott ACKERMAN, Joseph Ralph HERMANN, Luis Alejandro HERNANDEZ, Lea Ann HOBBS, Arun V. IYER, Sean O'CONNER, Abby Rea PATTERSON, Eric Martin VAUGHN, Joseph Gilbert VICTORIA
  • Publication number: 20190023747
    Abstract: Vaccination methods to control PCV2 infection with different PCV2 subtypes are disclosed. Specifically, a PCV2 subtype b (PCV2b) ORF2 proteins or immunogenic compositions comprising a PCV2b ORF2 protein are used in a method for the treatment or prevention of an infection with PCV2 of the same PCV2b and/or different subtype; the reduction, prevention or treatment of clinical signs caused by an infection with PCV2 of the same PCV2b or a different subtype; and/or the prevention or treatment of a disease caused by an infection with PCV2 of the same PCV2b and/or a different subtype. The present invention in particular relates to PCV2 subtype b (PCV2b) ORF2 proteins characterized in that they contain at least one mutation in the BC loop that such that the expressed protein is preferably expressed in a higher amount compared to a PCV2 ORF2 protein that does not contain such mutation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2018
    Publication date: January 24, 2019
    Inventors: Luis Alejandro Hernandez, Christine Margaret Muehlenthaler, Eric Martin Vaughn, Gregory Haiwick
  • Publication number: 20180344835
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an immunogen-carrier, wherein the immunogen-carrier is preferably a virus-like particle (VLP) composed of a plurality of a modified PCV2 ORF2 protein. In particular, the present invention belongs to the field of compliance markers and marker vaccines which allow for the differentiation between infected and vaccinated individuals. In particular, it relates to a compliance marker for vaccines including a subunit antigen, and a DIVA (Differentiating Infected from Vaccinated Animals) system which makes it possible to differentiate between animals infected with a pathogen and animals treated with a subunit antigen derived from said pathogen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2016
    Publication date: December 6, 2018
    Inventors: Luis Alejandro HERNANDEZ, Eric Martin VAUGHN
  • Patent number: 10131696
    Abstract: Vaccination methods to control PCV2 infection with different PCV2 subtypes are disclosed. Specifically, a PCV2 subtype b (PCV2b) ORF2 proteins or immunogenic compositions comprising a PCV2b ORF2 protein are used in a method for the treatment or prevention of an infection with PCV2 of the same PCV2b and/or different subtype; the reduction, prevention or treatment of clinical signs caused by an infection with PCV2 of the same PCV2b or a different subtype; and/or the prevention or treatment of a disease caused by an infection with PCV2 of the same PCV2b and/or a different subtype. The present invention in particular relates to PCV2 subtype b (PCV2b) ORF2 proteins characterized in that they contain at least one mutation in the BC loop that such that the expressed protein is preferably expressed in a higher amount compared to a PCV2 ORF2 protein that does not contain such mutation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2018
    Assignee: Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc.
    Inventors: Luis Alejandro Hernandez, Christine Margaret Muehlenthaler, Eric Martin Vaughn, Gregory Haiwick
  • Publication number: 20180207260
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a vaccine for protecting a pig against diseases associated with porcine epidemic diarrhea virus. The vaccine commonly includes inactivated/killed PEDV (e.g., chemically inactivated PED virus), and/or recombinant PEDV antigen and an adjuvant. Methods for protecting pigs against diseases associated with PEDV and methods of producing the porcine epidemic diarrhea virus vaccine are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2018
    Publication date: July 26, 2018
    Inventors: Luis Alejandro HERNANDEZ, Arun V. IYER, Dianna M. Murphy JORDAN, Abby Rae PATTERSON, Michael B. ROOF, Eric Martin VAUGHN, Joseph Gilbert VICTORIA
  • Patent number: 9950061
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a vaccine for protecting a pig against diseases associated with porcine epidemic diarrhea virus. The vaccine commonly includes inactivated/killed PEDV (e.g., chemically inactivated PED virus), and/or recombinant PEDV antigen and an adjuvant. Methods for protecting pigs against diseases associated with PEDV and methods of producing the porcine epidemic diarrhea virus vaccine are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2018
    Assignee: Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc.
    Inventors: Luis Alejandro Hernandez, Arun V. Iyer, Dianna M. Murphy Jordan, Abby Rae Patterson, Michael B. Roof, Eric Martin Vaughn, Joseph Gilbert Victoria