Patents Assigned to Government of the United States as represented by the Secretary of the Army
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Patent number: 10525123Abstract: Methods for inducing an immune response against Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) in HIV-infected subjects undergoing antiretroviral therapy (ART) are described. The methods include administering an adenovirus vector primer vaccine and a modified vaccinia virus (MVA) vector booster vaccine encoding mosaic HIV antigens.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2019Date of Patent: January 7, 2020Assignees: Janssen Vaccines & Prevention B.V., Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Inc., THE HENRY M. JACKSON FOUNDATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF MILITARY MEDICINE, INC., The Government of The United States, as represented by The Secretary Of The ArmyInventors: Frank Tomaka, Maria Grazia Pau, Johanna Schuitemaker, Dan Barouch, Jintanat Ananworanich, Merlin Robb, Nelson L. Michael, Jerome Kim
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Patent number: 10516642Abstract: Priority assignment embodiments are discussed. In one embodiment, a system comprises a comparison component configured to make a first comparison of a first message of a message set against a mission with regard to a similarity of the first message to the mission to produce a first message similarity result and make a second comparison of a second message of the message set against the mission with regard to a similarity of the second message to the mission to produce a second message similarity result. The system also comprises a priority component configured to assign a transfer priority order among the first message and the second message through use of the first message similarity result and the second message similarity result, where the transfer priority order is based, at least in part, on the more similar a message is to the mission the higher priority given to the message.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2017Date of Patent: December 24, 2019Assignee: The Government of the United States, as represented by the Secretary of the ArmyInventor: Derya Cansever
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Patent number: 10516156Abstract: A process for preparing a stable LixMn2-yMeyO4-zClz material with a MOb or MMnaOb charge transfer catalyst coating is provided, where Me is Fe, Co, or Ni and M is Bi, As, or Sb. In addition, a LixMn2-yMeyO4-zClz material with a MOb or MMnaOb charge transfer catalyst coating is provided. Furthermore, a lithium or lithium ion rechargeable electrochemical cell is provided, which includes a cathode material (in a positive electrode) containing a LixMn2-yMeyO4-zClz material with a MOb or MMnaOb charge transfer catalyst coating.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2016Date of Patent: December 24, 2019Assignee: The Government of the United States as represented by the Secretary of the ArmyInventors: Ashley L. Ruth, Terrill B. Atwater, Paula C. Latorre
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Patent number: 10499703Abstract: Linear movement of a heel strike sequence for a shoe insole can be converted into rotational movement. This rotational movement can cause rotation of an interior of a generator. Rotation of this interior of the generator can cause an electricity to be generated and outputted. The generator can be considered a source of damping, so at the start of the heel strike sequence the generator can be non-engaged. After some time, the generator can be engaged and in turn rotate. This can allow for standing inertia to be more quickly overcome.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2017Date of Patent: December 10, 2019Assignee: The Government of the United States, as represented by the Secretary of the ArmyInventor: Nathan Sharpes
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Patent number: 10505188Abstract: A process for preparing a stable Group VIII Period 4 element (iron, cobalt, or nickel) “B” site and chlorine “O” site modified lithium manganese-based AB2O4 spinel cathode material is provided. The general formula of the “B” and “O” site modified lithium manganese-based AB2O4 spinel is LixMn2-yMyO4-z(Clz) where M is Fe, Co or Ni. In addition, a Group VIII Period 4 element (iron, cobalt, or nickel) “B” site and chlorine “O” site modified lithium manganese-based AB2O4 spinel cathode material is provided. Furthermore, a lithium or lithium ion rechargeable electrochemical cell is provided, incorporating the Group VIII Period 4 element (iron, cobalt, or nickel) “B” site and chlorine “O” site modified lithium manganese-based AB2O4 spinel cathode material in a positive electrode.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2015Date of Patent: December 10, 2019Assignee: The Government of the United States as represented by the Secretary of the ArmyInventors: Terrill B. Atwater, Paula C. Latorre, Ashley L. Ruth
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Patent number: 10493455Abstract: An apparatus for isolating corneal endothelial cells (CECs) includes a housing with an interior wall that defines a hollow interior of the housing. At least four fluid channels are formed in the housing with two of the channels terminating in respective openings in an upper portion of the interior wall and two of the channels terminating in respective jets in the upper portion of the interior wall. A convex projection is centrally located on the circular base of the hollow interior and is configured to receive an inverted cornea. A circular insert for the housing has an opening therein in which the convex projection projects when the insert is mated with the lower portion of the interior wall. CECs are harvested from the inverted cornea.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2018Date of Patent: December 3, 2019Assignee: The Government of the United States, as represented by the Secretary of the ArmyInventors: Robert Haggins, Jr., Erik Eaton, Jr., Zachary Murray, Timothy Varney
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Patent number: 10481871Abstract: Various embodiments are described that relate to random number generation. When a desire arises for a random number a circuit can be completed with a reverse biased semiconductor-junction element. When the circuit is completed an analog voltage spike can be produced that is random due to properties of the reverse biased semiconductor-junction element. This analog voltage spike can be converted into a digital value that serves as the random number. The digital value can be outputted and used as the random number.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2016Date of Patent: November 19, 2019Assignee: The Government of the United States, as represented by the Secretary of the ArmyInventors: John Suarez, Moses Mingle
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Publication number: 20190345097Abstract: The invention relates to compounds, compositions and methods for activating, reactivating, reversing or preventing the deactivation of cholinesterases, such as acetylcholinesterase and butyrylcholinesterase.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2017Publication date: November 14, 2019Applicants: The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancemen t of Military Medicine, Inc., The Government of the United States as Represented by the Secretary of the ArmyInventors: Ilja Khavrutskii, Anders Wallqvist
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Patent number: 10467549Abstract: Various embodiments associated with an interface that displays a visualization are described. In a combat or other environment, a great deal of information can be made available. In addition, this information can be compared against a metric of performance. This metric of performance could be qualitative or quantitative. In a complex environment, a relatively large amount of information can be gathered and it can be beneficial to produce an interface that enables a user to quickly understand the information with specific emphasis on how an entity related to the information is performing against the metric. The interface can include various features, such as time controls that allows for playback of previous information, measures of performance, and a structured tree view that illustrates hierarchical relationships of elements.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2016Date of Patent: November 5, 2019Assignee: The Government of the United States, as represented by the Secretary of the ArmyInventors: Richard Cozby, Dennis Bushmitch, Michael Badger
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Publication number: 20190328723Abstract: Methods of prevention of symptomatic malaria in a malaria-naïve, G6PD-normal human subject comprising administering to the human subject a compound of Formula (I), a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, or pharmaceutical composition comprising a compound of Formula (I). A compound of Formula (I) can be administered prior to potential exposure of a species of Plasmodium, during potential exposure of a species of Plasmodium, and after potential exposure of a species of Plasmodium. The methods of the invention also pertains to kits comprising specific doses of Formula (I), a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, or pharmaceutical composition comprising a compound of Formula (I), and instructions for administration of dosing quantity and frequency. The methods of the invention also pertain to determining doses of Formula (I) that meet the general regulatory requirement for a drug to be efficacious in the prevention of malaria in malaria-naïve subjects.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2019Publication date: October 31, 2019Applicants: 60 Degrees Pharmaceuticals LLC, THE GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES AS REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY OF THE ARMYInventors: Geoffrey S. Dow, Bryan L. Smith, John P. Jones, Moshe Shmuklarsky, Budda Balasubrahmanyam
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Patent number: 10456461Abstract: The present invention relates to attenuated, immunogenic West Nile virus chimeras built on a dengue virus backbone for the production of immunogenic, live, attenuated West Nile virus vaccines.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2018Date of Patent: October 29, 2019Assignees: The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services, The Government of the United States, as represented by the Secretary of The ArmyInventors: Alexander G. Pletnev, Joseph R. Putnak, Robert M. Chanock, Brian R. Murphy, Stephen S. Whitehead, Joseph E. Blaney
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Patent number: 10443073Abstract: The invention contemplates a new synthetic, codon-optimized Sin Nombre virus (SNV) full-length M gene open reading frame (ORF) that encodes a unique consensus amino acid sequence. The SNV ORF was cloned into a plasmid to form the first stable recombinant SNV full-length M gene that elicits neutralizing antibodies. The gene can be engineered into a vaccine system, and is useful to protect mammals against infection with Sin Nombre virus.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2016Date of Patent: October 15, 2019Assignee: The Government of the United States, as represented by the Secretary of the ArmyInventor: Jay Hooper
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Patent number: 10443032Abstract: An apparatus (8) for isolating corneal endothelial cells (34) (CECs) includes a base portion (10) having an interior recessed opening (14) with a bottom surface (16). A convex projection (18) is centrally located on the bottom surface (16) and is configured to receive an inverted cornea (32). A top portion (12) is configured to mate with the base portion (10). The top portion (12) includes a fluid chamber (24) with a lower surface (20). The lower surface (20) has an opening (22) therein in which the convex projection (18) projects when the top portion (12) is mated with the base portion (10).Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2017Date of Patent: October 15, 2019Assignee: The Government of the United States, as represented by the Secretary of the ArmyInventors: Robert Haggins, Jr., Erik Eaton, Jr., Zachary Murray, Timothy Varney
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Patent number: 10435461Abstract: The present invention addresses a need for improved treatments for filovirus infections. This invention provides an isolated humanized anti-filovirus glycoprotein pre-fusion core antibody comprising a framework region having a sequence of 95% or greater identity to a human antibody framework region. Also provided is a method of treating and/or inhibiting a filovirus infection in a subject comprising administering to the subject an amount of any of the antibodies described herein, or an amount of an antigen-binding fragment thereof. Also provided is composition comprising any of the antibodies described herein, or or an amount of an antigen-binding fragment thereof. In an embodiment, the composition comprises a pharmaceutically acceptably carrier.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2015Date of Patent: October 8, 2019Assignees: Albert Einstein College of Medicine, The Governing Council of the University of Toronto, The Government of the United States as Represented by the Secretary of the ArmyInventors: Jonathan R. Lai, Jayne F. Koellhoffer, Julia Frei, Kartik Chandran, Sachdev Sidhu, Gang Chen, John M. Dye, Samantha Zak
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Patent number: 10439975Abstract: Priority assignment embodiments are discussed. In one embodiment, a system comprises a comparison component configured to make a first comparison of a first message of a message set against a mission with regard to a similarity of the first message to the mission to produce a first message similarity result and make a second comparison of a second message of the message set against the mission with regard to a similarity of the second message to the mission to produce a second message similarity result. The system also comprises a priority component configured to assign a transfer priority order among the first message and the second message through use of the first message similarity result and the second message similarity result, where the transfer priority order is based, at least in part, on the more similar a message is to the mission the higher priority given to the message.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2017Date of Patent: October 8, 2019Assignee: The Government of the United States, as represented by the Secretary of the ArmyInventor: Derya Cansever
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Patent number: 10434167Abstract: Provided herein is an adjuvant formulation comprising a monophosphoryl lipid A (MPLA)-containing liposome composition to saponin (e.g., QS-21), wherein the liposome composition comprises i) a lipid bilayer comprising phospholipids in which the hydrocarbon chains have a melting temperature in water of ?23° C. and ii) cholesterol at a mole percent concentration of greater than about 50% (mol/mol), preferably about 55% to about 71% (mol/mol), or more preferably about 55% (mol/mol). The adjuvant formulation displays minimal toxicity of either lipid A or saponin.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2015Date of Patent: October 8, 2019Assignee: The Government of the United States as Represented by the Secretary of the ArmyInventors: Carl R. Alving, Zoltan Beck
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Patent number: 10430598Abstract: Various embodiments are described that relate to a generalized Bloom filter design methodology. The Bloom filter design methodology can be used for preventing Bloom filter-specific cyber-attacks instead of designing special-purpose Bloom filters that can be applied preventing a specific kind of attack for a given kind of communications networking environment. The resultant security functionalities that can be considered as a package for the generalized secure Bloom filter can include Identifier Modifications, Secure Indexes, Dynamic Salting, Independent Multiple Hash Functions, Random Bit Insertions, Fake Bit Injections, Secure Record Linkage, Single Bloom Filter with all Identifiers, and Encryption. The overall secure generalized Bloom filter algorithms can be devised along with numerous sub-algorithms for these functionalities for making the Bloom-filter-based communications over a network providing robust security, reliability, and availability, preventing known cyber-attacks.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2017Date of Patent: October 1, 2019Assignee: The Government of the United States, as represented by the Secretary of the ArmyInventor: Radhika Roy
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Patent number: 10410134Abstract: Various embodiments associated with an interface that displays a visualization are described. In a combat or other environment, a great deal of information can be made available. In addition, this information can be compared against a metric of performance. This metric of performance could be qualitative or quantitative. In a complex environment, a relatively large amount of information can be gathered and it can be beneficial to produce an interface that enables a user to quickly understand the information with specific emphasis on how an entity related to the information is performing against the metric. The interface can include various features, such as time controls that allows for playback of previous information, measures of performance, and a structured tree view that illustrates hierarchical relationships of elements.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2013Date of Patent: September 10, 2019Assignee: The Government of the United States, as represented by the Secretary of the ArmyInventors: Richard Cozby, Dennis Bushmitch, Michael Badger
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Publication number: 20190185547Abstract: The present invention addresses a need for antibodies useful for filovirus infections.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2018Publication date: June 20, 2019Applicants: ALBERT EINSTEIN COLLEGE OF MEDICINE, INC., THE GOVERNING COUNCEL OF THE UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO, THE GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES AS REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY OF THE ARMYInventors: Jonathan R. Lai, Jayne F. Koellhoffer, Julia Frei, Kartik Chandran, Sachdev Sidhu, Gang Chen, John M. Dye, Samantha Zak
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Publication number: 20190071489Abstract: Neutralizing antibodies and antigen binding fragments that specifically bind to Ebola virus glycoprotein are disclosed. Nucleic acids encoding these antibodies, vectors and host cells are also provided. Methods for detecting Ebola virus using the antibodies and antigen binding fragments are disclosed. The antibodies, antigen binding fragments, nucleic acids, and vectors, can be used, for example, to prevent and/or treat Ebola virus infection in a subject.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2018Publication date: March 7, 2019Applicants: The U.S.A., as represented by the Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services, Institute for Research in Biomedicine, The Government of the United States, as represented by the Secretary of the Army, Humabs BioMed SAInventors: Nancy Sullivan, Sabue Malangu, Davide Corti, Antonio Lanzavecchia, Barney Graham, Jean-Jacques Muyembe-Tamfun, John Trefry, Julie Ledgerwood, Daphne Stanley