Patents by Inventor Anthony J. Schaeffer

Anthony J. Schaeffer 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: 20240122992
    Abstract: Provided herein are composition and methods for the treatment of cancer by the administration of uropathogenic bacteria. In particular, CP1 E. coli is administered for the treatment of prostate cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2023
    Publication date: April 18, 2024
    Inventors: Jonathan F. Anker, Praveen Thumblkat, Sarki A. Abdulkadir, Anthony J. Schaeffer
  • Patent number: 11865144
    Abstract: Provided herein are composition and methods for the treatment of cancer by the administration of uropathogenic bacteria. In particular, CP1 E. coli is administered for the treatment of prostate cancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2024
    Inventors: Jonathan F. Anker, Praveen Thumbikat, Sarki A. Abdulkadir, Anthony J. Schaeffer
  • Patent number: 11857531
    Abstract: Provided herein are compositions and methods for the treatment of conditions such as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (LUTS), chronic prostatitis (CP) and/or chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CPPS). In particular, provided herein are combination therapies comprising a mast cell inhibitor and a histamine receptor antagonist.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: Northwestern University
    Inventors: Praveen Thumbikat, Anthony J. Schaeffer
  • Publication number: 20230230698
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems and methods for significantly improving the accuracy of drug selection for patients diagnosed with, or symptomatic for, urinary tract infections (UTIs). In some embodiments, the systems and methods utilize real-time patient data linked to geographic distribution maps of resistance to different antimicrobial treatments for UTIs. The combination of real-time date and resistance maps allow for more accurate selection of appropriate UTI therapy for the patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2021
    Publication date: July 20, 2023
    Inventors: Anthony J. Schaeffer, Jason E. Cohen
  • Patent number: 11666609
    Abstract: Provided are methods for treating acute and recurring urinary tract infections in dogs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2023
    Assignees: The Regents of the University of California, Northwestern University
    Inventors: JoEllen L. Westropp, Anthony J. Schaeffer, David J. Klumpp
  • Publication number: 20220040143
    Abstract: Provided herein are compositions and methods for the treatment of conditions such as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (LUTS), chronic prostatitis (CP) and/or chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CPPS). In particular, provided herein are combination therapies comprising a mast cell inhibitor and a histamine receptor antagonist.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2021
    Publication date: February 10, 2022
    Inventors: Praveen Thumbikat, Anthony J. Schaeffer
  • Publication number: 20200397835
    Abstract: Provided are methods for treating acute and recurring urinary tract infections in dogs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2018
    Publication date: December 24, 2020
    Inventors: JoEllen L. Westropp, Anthony J. Schaeffer, David J. Klumpp
  • Publication number: 20190360024
    Abstract: Provided herein are kits, compositions, and methods for diagnosing and treating interstitial cystitis (IC) and/or interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome (IC/BPS) based on finding lower levels of certain bacteria in a subject's stool sample (e.g., O. splanchnicus, F. prausnitzii, C. aerofaciens, E. sinensis, L. longoviformis, and R. intestinalis). In certain embodiments, then present invention provides probiotic formulations containing live bacteria (e.g., from O. splanchnicus, F. prausnitzii, C. aerofaciens, E. sinensis, L. longoviformis, and R. intestinalis).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2019
    Publication date: November 28, 2019
    Inventors: David J. Klumpp, Anthony J. Schaeffer, Bryan A. White
  • Patent number: 10316368
    Abstract: Provided herein are kits, compositions, and methods for diagnosing and treating interstitial cystitis (IC) and/or interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome (IC/BPS) based on finding lower levels of certain bacteria in a subject's stool sample (e.g., O. splanchnicus, F. prausnitzii, C. aerofaciens, E. sinensis, L. longoviformis, and R. intestinalis). In certain embodiments, then present invention provides probiotic formulations containing live bacteria (e.g., from O. splanchnicus, F. prausnitzii, C. aerofaciens, E. sinensis, L. longoviformis, and R. intestinalis).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2019
    Assignees: Northwestern University, The Board of Trustees of the University of Illinoi
    Inventors: David J. Klumpp, Anthony J. Schaeffer, Bryan A. White
  • Publication number: 20190046588
    Abstract: Provided herein are composition and methods for the treatment of cancer by the administration of uropathogenic bacteria. In particular, CP1 E. coli is administered for the treatment of prostate cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2018
    Publication date: February 14, 2019
    Inventors: Jonathan F. Anker, Praveen Thumbikat, Sarki A. Abdulkadir, Anthony J. Schaeffer
  • Publication number: 20180325965
    Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods for treatment or prevention of pain resulting from infection, infection related pain, and non-infectious pain as well as treatment or prevention of infections or adverse health consequences associated with infections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2018
    Publication date: November 15, 2018
    Inventors: Charles N. Rudick, David J. Klumpp, Anthony J. Schaeffer
  • Patent number: 9968642
    Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods for treatment or prevention of pain resulting from infection, infection related pain, and non-infectious pain as well as treatment or prevention of infections or adverse health consequences associated with infections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2018
    Assignee: Northwestern University
    Inventors: Charles N. Rudick, David J. Klumpp, Anthony J. Schaeffer
  • Publication number: 20180087094
    Abstract: Provided herein are kits, compositions, and methods for diagnosing and treating interstitial cystitis (IC) and/or interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome (IC/BPS) based on finding lower levels of certain bacteria in a subject's stool sample (e.g., O. splanchnicus, F. prausnitzii, C. aerofaciens, E. sinensis, L. longoviformis, and R. intestinalis). In certain embodiments, then present invention provides probiotic formulations containing live bacteria (e.g., from O. splanchnicus, F. prausnitzii, C. aerofaciens, E. sinensis, L. longoviformis, and R. intestinalis).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2017
    Publication date: March 29, 2018
    Inventors: David J. Klumpp, Anthony J. Schaeffer, Bryan A. White
  • Patent number: 9783858
    Abstract: Provided herein are kits, compositions, and methods for diagnosing and treating interstitial cystitis (IC) and/or interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome (IC/BPS) based on finding lower levels of certain bacteria in a subject's stool sample (e.g., O. splanchnicus, F. prausnitzii, C. aerofaciens, E. sinensis, L. longoviformis, and R. intestinalis). In certain embodiments, then present invention provides probiotic formulations containing live bacteria (e.g., from O. splanchnicus, F. prausnitzii, C. aerofaciens, E. sinensis, L. longoviformis, and R. intestinalis).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2017
    Assignees: Northwestern University, Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois
    Inventors: David J. Klumpp, Anthony J. Schaeffer, Bryan A. White
  • Publication number: 20160058756
    Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods for detection, diagnosis, treatment and/or prevention of chronic pelvic pain syndrome. In particular, the present invention provides biomarkers of chronic pelvic pain syndrome (e.g., mast cell markers (e.g., tryptase)), and/or inhibition of mast cell function (e g inhibition of MCP-1 and/or MIP-1?) to treat or prevent chronic pelvic pain syndrome.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2015
    Publication date: March 3, 2016
    Inventors: Praveen Thumbikat, Anthony J. Schaeffer, Joseph Done, David J. Klumpp, Charles Rudick
  • Publication number: 20150320806
    Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods for treatment or prevention of pain resulting from infection, infection related pain, and non-infectious pain as well as treatment or prevention of infections or adverse health consequences associated with infections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2014
    Publication date: November 12, 2015
    Inventors: Charles N. Rudick, David J. Klumpp, Anthony J. Schaeffer
  • Patent number: 9181577
    Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods for detection, diagnosis, treatment and/or prevention of chronic pelvic pain syndrome. In particular, the present invention provides biomarkers of chronic pelvic pain syndrome (e.g., mast cell markers (e.g., tryptase)), and/or inhibition of mast cell function (e.g. inhibition of MCP-1 and/or MIP-1?) to treat or prevent chronic pelvic pain syndrome.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2015
    Assignee: Northwestern University
    Inventors: Praveen Thumbikat, Anthony J. Schaeffer, Joseph Done, David J. Klumpp, Charles Rudick
  • Publication number: 20150284781
    Abstract: Provided herein are kits, compositions, and methods for diagnosing and treating interstitial cystitis (IC) and/or interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome (IC/BPS) based on finding lower levels of certain bacteria in a subject's stool sample (e.g., O. splanchnicus, F. prausnitzii, C. aerofaciens, E. sinensis, L. longoviformis, and R. intestinalis). In certain embodiments, then present invention provides probiotic formulations containing live bacteria (e.g., from O. splanchnicus, F. prausnitzii, C. aerofaciens, E. sinensis, L. longoviformis, and R. intestinalis).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2015
    Publication date: October 8, 2015
    Inventors: David J. Klumpp, Anthony J. Schaeffer, Bryan A. White
  • Patent number: 8969340
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods and compositions for treating chronic pelvic pain syndrome. In particular, the present invention provides methods and compositions for treating chronic pelvic pain syndrome with an agent that targets MCP-1, MIP-1?, or the CCR-2 receptor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Assignee: Northwestern University
    Inventors: Anthony J. Schaeffer, David Klumpp, Praveen Thumbikat
  • Publication number: 20140079718
    Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods for detection, diagnosis, treatment and/or prevention of chronic pelvic pain syndrome. In particular, the present invention provides biomarkers of chronic pelvic pain syndrome (e.g., mast cell markers (e.g., tryptase)), and/or inhibition of mast cell function (e.g. inhibition of MCP-1 and/or MIP-1?) to treat or prevent chronic pelvic pain syndrome.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2013
    Publication date: March 20, 2014
    Applicant: Northwestern University
    Inventors: Praveen Thumbikat, Anthony J. Schaeffer, Joseph Done, David J. Klumpp, Charles Rudick