Patents by Inventor Anna Blakney

Anna Blakney 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: 12569548
    Abstract: The invention relates to RNA constructs encoding (i) at least one therapeutic biomolecule; and (ii) at least one innate inhibitor protein (IIP). The constructs are RNA replicons and saRNA molecules, and the invention includes genetic constructs or vectors encoding such RNA replicons. The invention extends to the use of such RNA constructs and replicons in therapy, for example in treating diseases and/or in vaccine delivery. The invention extends to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such RNA constructs, and methods and uses thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2026
    Assignee: IMPERIAL COLLEGE INNOVATIONS LIMITED
    Inventors: Robin Shattock, Anna Blakney, Paul McKay
  • Publication number: 20260034202
    Abstract: The disclosure provides a sub-micron particle comprising a first payload molecule, a lipid structure and a plurality of amphiphilic polymer chains surrounding the lipid structure. The first payload molecule is a macromolecule, optionally a nucleic acid. Additionally, the hydrophobicity of the amphiphilic polymer chains changes in response to an external stimulus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2022
    Publication date: February 5, 2026
    Inventors: Rongjun Chen, Apanpreet K. Bhamra, Robin Shattock, Anna Blakney
  • Publication number: 20240315981
    Abstract: The invention relates to a sub-micron particle comprising a payload molecule and a lipid structure being surrounded by an outer layer comprising an amphiphilic copolymer. The invention extends to method of producing the sub-micron particle. The invention also encompasses pharmaceutical compositions and vaccines comprising the sub-micron particle and medical uses thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2022
    Publication date: September 26, 2024
    Inventors: Rongjun Chen, Xuhan Liu, Robin Shattock, Anna Blakney, Yifan Liu
  • Publication number: 20240101821
    Abstract: The invention relates to polymeric compositions, nanoparticles and vaccines comprising polymeric compositions. The invention extends to medical uses of the polymeric compositions, nanoparticles and vaccines. The invention further extends to methods of producing the polymeric compositions and nanoparticles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2020
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Applicant: Imperial College Innovations Limited
    Inventors: Robin Shattock, Molly Stevens, Yunqing Zhu, Anna Blakney
  • Publication number: 20230270841
    Abstract: The invention relates to vaccines, and in particular, to vaccines for preventing, treating or ameliorating coronavirus infections, such as severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (SARS), SARS-CoV-2 and Middle East respiratory syndrome-related coronavirus (MERS). The invention is especially concerned with self-amplifying RNA replicons and genetic constructs or vectors encoding such RNA replicons, and their use in vaccine delivery for preventing infections of coronavirus. The invention extends to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such RNA constructs, and methods and uses thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2021
    Publication date: August 31, 2023
    Applicant: Imperial College Innovations Limited
    Inventors: Robin Shattock, Paul McKay, Anna Blakney
  • Publication number: 20220265807
    Abstract: The invention relates to RNA constructs encoding (i) at least one therapeutic biomolecule; and (ii) at least one innate inhibitor protein (IIP). The constructs are RNA replicons and saRNA molecules, and the invention includes genetic constructs or vectors encoding such RNA replicons. The invention extends to the use of such RNA constructs and replicons in therapy, for example in treating diseases and/or in vaccine delivery. The invention extends to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such RNA constructs, and methods and uses thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2020
    Publication date: August 25, 2022
    Applicant: IMPERIAL COLLEGE INNOVATIONS LIMITED
    Inventors: Robin Shattock, Anna Blakney, Paul McKay
  • Patent number: 9393216
    Abstract: Described are drug delivery systems incorporating electrospun fibers that comprise and deliver physicochemically diverse drug compounds. Such fibers provide significant advantages in drug agent release, such as adaptability for solid dosage delivery to mucosal tissues. This is in addition to allowing for controlled drug release. Systems and methods for large-scale electrospinning productivity are described, including novel microarchitectures allowing for variable pharmacokinetics in drug release.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2016
    Assignee: UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON THROUGH ITS CENTER FOR COMMERCIALIZATION
    Inventors: Kim A. Woodrow, Cameron Ball, Anna Blakney, Emily Krogstad, Huarong Nie
  • Publication number: 20140128345
    Abstract: Described are drug delivery systems incorporating electrospun fibers that comprise and deliver physicochemically diverse drug compounds. Such fibers provide significant advantages in drug agent release, such as adaptability for solid dosage delivery to mucosal tissues. This is in addition to allowing for controlled drug release. Systems and methods for large-scale electrospinning productivity are described, including novel microarchitectures allowing for variable pharmacokinetics in drug release.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2013
    Publication date: May 8, 2014
    Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON
    Inventors: Kim A. Woodrow, Cameron Ball, Anna Blakney, Emily Krogstad, Huarong Nie