Patents by Inventor Susana Mendez

Susana Mendez 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).

  • SUBUNIT VACCINE DELIVERY PLATFORM FOR ROBUST HUMORAL AND CELLULAR IMMUNE RESPONSES
    Publication number: 20210268092
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a probiotic cell transformed with a construct suitable to overexpress and display on the surface of the probiotic cell a fusion protein comprising at least a portion of a transport protein coupled to at least a portion of one or more antigenic proteins or peptides. Probiotic-derived vesicles displaying this fusion protein as well as methods of inducing an immune response using the probiotic cells or vesicles are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2020
    Publication date: September 2, 2021
    Inventors: David A. Putnam, Joseph Rosenthal, Chung-Jr Huang, Matthew DeLisa, Susana Mendez
  • Subunit vaccine delivery platform for robust humoral and cellular immune responses
    Patent number: 10918706
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a probiotic cell transformed with a construct suitable to overexpress and display on the surface of the probiotic cell a fusion protein comprising at least a portion of a transport protein coupled to at least a portion of one or more antigenic proteins or peptides. Probiotic-derived vesicles displaying this fusion protein as well as methods of inducing an immune response using the probiotic cells or vesicles are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2021
    Assignee: Cornell University
    Inventors: David A. Putnam, Joseph Rosenthal, Chung-Jr Huang, Matthew DeLisa, Susana Mendez
  • SUBUNIT VACCINE DELIVERY PLATFORM FOR ROBUST HUMORAL AND CELLULAR IMMUNE RESPONSES
    Publication number: 20200093910
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a probiotic cell transformed with a construct suitable to overexpress and display on the surface of the probiotic cell a fusion protein comprising at least a portion of a transport protein coupled to at least a portion of one or more antigenic proteins or peptides. Probiotic-derived vesicles displaying this fusion protein as well as methods of inducing an immune response using the probiotic cells or vesicles are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2019
    Publication date: March 26, 2020
    Inventors: David A. Putnam, Joseph Rosenthal, Chung-Jr Huang, Matthew DeLisa, Susana Mendez
  • Subunit vaccine delivery platform for robust humoral and cellular immune responses
    Patent number: 10537627
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a probiotic cell transformed with a construct suitable to overexpress and display on the surface of the probiotic cell a fusion protein comprising at least a portion of a transport protein coupled to at least a portion of one or more antigenic proteins or peptides. Probiotic-derived vesicles displaying this fusion protein as well as methods of inducing an immune response using the probiotic cells or vesicles are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2020
    Assignee: Cornell University
    Inventors: David A. Putnam, Joseph Rosenthal, Chung-Jr Huang, Matthew DeLisa, Susana Mendez
  • Lyotropic composition of carbohydrates in fats, method for obtaining it and application thereof in the preparation of chocolate and substitutes
    Patent number: 10537120
    Abstract: A lyotropic composition related to the food industry field, and particularly to the chocolate industry field is described. Specifically, a lyotropic composition comprising carbohydrates in fats is described. Also described is a method for producing the lyotropic composition. Moreover, different uses of said composition, particularly for the manufacture of chocolates and chocolate substitutes, including chocolate with honey and fruity chocolate are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2020
    Assignee: NATRA CACAO, S.L. UNIPERSONAL
    Inventors: José Fernando Galdón Miguel, Miguel Ángel Puente Tomas, Arturo Fernando Mascarós Torres, Susana Méndez Plaza
  • SUBUNIT VACCINE DELIVERY PLATFORM FOR ROBUST HUMORAL AND CELLULAR IMMUNE RESPONSES
    Publication number: 20180071377
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a probiotic cell transformed with a construct suitable to overexpress and display on the surface of the probiotic cell a fusion protein comprising at least a portion of a transport protein coupled to at least a portion of one or more antigenic proteins or peptides. Probiotic-derived vesicles displaying this fusion protein as well as methods of inducing an immune response using the probiotic cells or vesicles are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2017
    Publication date: March 15, 2018
    Inventors: David A. Putnam, Joseph Rosenthal, Chung-Jr Huang, Matthew DeLisa, Susana Mendez
  • LYOTROPIC COMPOSITION OF CARBOHYDRATES IN FATS, METHOD FOR OBTAINING IT AND APPLICATION THEREOF IN THE PREPARATION OF CHOCOLATE AND SUBSTITUTES
    Publication number: 20170339974
    Abstract: A lyotropic composition related to the food industry field, and particularly to the chocolate industry field is described. Specifically, a lyotropic composition comprising carbohydrates in fats is described. Also described is a method for producing the lyotropic composition. Moreover, different uses of said composition, particularly for the manufacture of chocolates and chocolate substitutes, including chocolate with honey and fruity chocolate are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2017
    Publication date: November 30, 2017
    Inventors: José Fernando Galdón Miguel, Miguel Ángel Puente Tomas, Arturo Fernando Mascarós Torres, Susana Méndez Plaza
  • Subunit vaccine delivery platform for robust humoral and cellular immune responses
    Patent number: 9808517
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a probiotic cell transformed with a construct suitable to overexpress and display on the surface of the probiotic cell a fusion protein comprising at least a portion of a transport protein coupled to at least a portion of one or more antigenic proteins or peptides. Probiotic-derived vesicles displaying this fusion protein as well as methods of inducing an immune response using the probiotic cells or vesicles are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2017
    Assignee: Cornell University
    Inventors: David Putnam, Joseph Rosenthal, Chung-Jr Huang, Matthew Delisa, Susana Mendez
  • SUBUNIT VACCINE DELIVERY PLATFORM FOR ROBUST HUMORAL AND CELLULAR IMMUNE RESPONSES
    Publication number: 20150056246
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a probiotic cell transformed with a construct suitable to overexpress and display on the surface of the probiotic cell a fusion protein comprising at least a portion of a transport protein coupled to at least a portion of one or more antigenic proteins or peptides. Probiotic-derived vesicles displaying this fusion protein as well as methods of inducing an immune response using the probiotic cells or vesicles are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Publication date: February 26, 2015
    Inventors: David A. Putnam, Joseph Rosenthal, Chung-Jr Huang, Matthew Delisa, Susana Mendez
  • Chocolate with agglomerate structure and the method for preparing thereof
    Patent number: 8790737
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for preparing chocolate with agglomerate structure. It also relates to the chocolate obtained by said method characterized in that has the organoleptic characteristics of the conventional chocolate, it is physico-chemically stable at a temperature greater than or equal to 40° C., maintains its flowability at a temperature of up to 50° C. and is crunchy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2014
    Assignee: Natra Cacao, S.L. Unipersonal
    Inventors: José Fernando Galdón Miguel, Miguel Ángel Puente Tomas, Arturo Fernando Mascarós Torres, Susana Méndez Plaza
  • CHOCOLATE WITH AGGLOMERATE STRUCTURE AND THE METHOD FOR PREPARING THEREOF
    Publication number: 20130046027
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for preparing chocolate with agglomerate structure. It also relates to the chocolate obtained by said method characterized in that has the organoleptic characteristics of the conventional chocolate, it is physico-chemically stable at a temperature greater than or equal to 40° C., maintains its flowability at a temperature of up to 50° C. and is crunchy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2012
    Publication date: February 21, 2013
    Inventors: José Fernando Galdón Miquel, Miguel Ángel Puente Tomas, Arturo Fernando Mascarós Torres, Susana Méndez Plaza
  • LYOTROPIC COMPOSITION OF CARBOHYDRATES IN FATS, METHOD FOR OBTAINING IT AND APPLICATION THEREOF IN THE PREPARATION OF CHOCOLATE AND SUBSTITUTES
    Publication number: 20120315357
    Abstract: The present invention belongs to the food industry field, and particularly to the chocolate industry field. More specifically, the invention consists of a lyotropic composition of carbohydrates in fats and the method for producing it. Moreover, the invention consists of different uses of said composition, particularly for the manufacture of chocolates and chocolate substitutes, including chocolate with honey and fruity chocolate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2012
    Publication date: December 13, 2012
    Inventors: José Fernando Galdón Miguel, Miguel Ángel Puente Tomas, Arturo Fernando Mascarós Torres, Susana Méndez Plaza
  • PYRAZINAMIDE FOR IMMUNOSTIMULATION AND THE TREATMENT OF LEISHMANIASES
    Publication number: 20120157396
    Abstract: Applicants claim the use of a pyrazine compound of formula I: or a salt thereof, for treating or preventing leishmaniases, and diseases and disorders caused by Trypanosoma cruzi or Trypanosoma brucei, and for inducing immunostimulation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2011
    Publication date: June 21, 2012
    Applicants: THE RESEARCH FOUNDATION OF STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK, UNITED STATES GOVERMENT AS REPRESENTED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIR, CORNELL UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: John T. WELCH, Susana MENDEZ, Michael H. CYNAMON
  • Hookworm vaccine
    Patent number: 7303752
    Abstract: Preparations which elicit an immune response to hookworm antigens and which may be utilized as hookworm vaccines are provided. In addition, a method of increasing the effectiveness of vaccinations against infectious diseases in patients infected with hookworm is provided. The method involves chemically treating the hookworm infestation prior to administering the vaccine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2007
    Assignee: The George Washington University
    Inventors: Peter Hotez, James Ashcom, Mahnaz Bdamchian, Bin Zhan, Yan Wang, John Hawdon, Alexander Loukas, Angela Williamson, Brian Jones, Jeffrey Bethony, Gaddam Goud, Maria Elena Bottazzi, Susana Mendez
  • Hookworm vaccine
    Publication number: 20050042232
    Abstract: Preparations which elicit an immune response to hookworm antigens and which may be utilized as hookworm vaccines are provided. In addition, a method of increasing the effectiveness of vaccinations against infectious diseases in patients infected with hookworm is provided. The method involves chemically treating the hookworm infestation prior to administering the vaccine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2004
    Publication date: February 24, 2005
    Inventors: Peter Hotez, James Ashcom, Mahnaz Bdamchian, Bin Zhan, Yan Wang, John Hawdon, Alexander Loukas, Angela Williamson, Brian Jones, Jeffrey Bethony, Gaddam Goud, Maria Bottazzi, Susana Mendez