Patents by Inventor Christopher B. FOX

Christopher B. FOX 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: 11801223
    Abstract: The invention provides for thermostable lyophilized formulations, including vaccines and pharmaceutical compositions for inducing or enhancing an immune response, and methods of use thereof. The lyophilized formulations generally comprise an antigen and/or an adjuvant, a metabolizable oil, and a cake-forming excipient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2023
    Assignee: ACCESS TO ADVANCED HEALTH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Christopher B. Fox, Thomas Vedvick, Lucien Barnes V., Ryan M. Kramer, Steven G. Reed
  • Publication number: 20230293440
    Abstract: The invention provides for thermostable lyophilized formulations, including vaccines and pharmaceutical compositions for inducing or enhancing an immune response, and methods of use thereof. The lyophilized formulations generally comprise an antigen and/or an adjuvant, a metabolizable oil, and a cake-forming excipient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2023
    Publication date: September 21, 2023
    Inventors: Christopher B. FOX, Thomas VEDVICK, Lucien BARNES, V, Ryan M. KRAMER, Steven G. REED
  • Publication number: 20220280640
    Abstract: Stable aqueous formulations of adjuvant comprising a TLR7/8 agonist or a TLR4 agonist with a helper lipid that are adsorbed to alum are provided. Compositions and methods of using the formulations for stimulating an immune response are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2022
    Publication date: September 8, 2022
    Inventor: Christopher B. FOX
  • Publication number: 20220257754
    Abstract: Stable aqueous formulations of adjuvant comprising a TLR7/8 agonist or a TLR4 agonist with a helper lipid that are adsorbed to alum are provided. Compositions and methods of using the formulations for stimulating an immune response are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2022
    Publication date: August 18, 2022
    Inventor: Christopher B. FOX
  • Patent number: 11344619
    Abstract: Stable aqueous formulations of adjuvant comprising a TLR7/8 agonist or a TLR4 agonist with a helper lipid that are adsorbed to alum are provided. Compositions and methods of using the formulations for stimulating an immune response are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2022
    Assignee: ACCESS TO ADVANCED HEALTH INSTITUTE
    Inventor: Christopher B. Fox
  • Publication number: 20220160632
    Abstract: Provided herein are PEGylated liposomes, and methods of making and using thereof. The PEGylated liposomes comprise at least a cholesterol, a non-PEGylated neutral lipid, and a PEGylated lipid, wherein the average molecular weight of the PEG component in the PEGylated lipid is about 5000 Daltons or less. The PEGylated liposomes are stable and capable of delivery of an agent for the generation of an immune response, for example an agent for vaccine, therapeutic, or diagnostic uses. Compositions and methods related to making the PEGylated liposomes and using the PEGylated liposomes for stimulating an immune response are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2021
    Publication date: May 26, 2022
    Inventors: Christopher B. Fox, Susan S. Lin, Darrick Carter, Neal Van Hoeven, Mayuresh M. Abhyankar, William A. Petri
  • Patent number: 11266602
    Abstract: Provided herein are PEGylated liposomes, and methods of making and using thereof. The PEGylated liposomes comprise at least a cholesterol, a non-PEGylated neutral lipid, and a PEGylated lipid, wherein the average molecular weight of the PEG component in the PEGylated lipid is about 5000 Daltons or less. The PEGylated liposomes are stable and capable of delivery of an agent for the generation of an immune response, for example an agent for vaccine, therapeutic, or diagnostic uses. Compositions and methods related to making the PEGylated liposomes and using the PEGylated liposomes for stimulating an immune response are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2022
    Assignee: INFECTIOUS DISEASE RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Christopher B. Fox, Susan S. Lin, Darrick Carter, Neal Van Hoeven, Mayuresh M. Abhyankar, William A. Petri
  • Publication number: 20220054416
    Abstract: Provided herein are nanostructured lipid carrier compositions, and methods of making and using thereof. The compositions comprise a nanostructured lipid carrier (NLC), where the NLC comprises an oil core comprising a mixture of a liquid phase lipid and a solid phase lipid, a cationic lipid, a sorbitan ester, and a hydrophilic surfactant, and optionally a bioactive agent. The bioactive agent can be associated with the NLC. The compositions are capable of delivery of a biomolecule to a cell for the generation of an immune response, for example, for vaccine, therapeutic, or diagnostic uses. Compositions and methods related to making the compositions and using the compositions for stimulating an immune response are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2021
    Publication date: February 24, 2022
    Inventors: Christopher B. FOX, Amit Praful KHANDHAR, Neal VAN HOEVEN, Jesse H. ERASMUS, Susan S. LIN
  • Publication number: 20220016042
    Abstract: Provided herein are nanoalum particles comprising an aluminum salt and a sizing agent, wherein the size of the particle ranges from about 1 nm to 450 nm. Such a nanoalum particles are stable and are amenable to a terminal sterilization step prior to vialing. Compositions comprising the nanoalum particles, and the making and using of the nanoalum particles are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2021
    Publication date: January 20, 2022
    Inventors: Neal VAN HOEVEN, Traci MIKASA, Christopher B. FOX, Anwar AHNIYAZ, Mark T. ORR, Amit KHANDHAR
  • Patent number: 11173126
    Abstract: Provided herein are nanoalum particles comprising an aluminum salt and a sizing agent, wherein the size of the particle ranges from about 1 nm to 450 nm. Such nanoalum particles are stable and are amenable to a terminal sterilization step prior to vialing. Compositions comprising the nanoalum particles, and the making and using of the nanoalum particles are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2021
    Assignee: Infectious Disease Research Institute
    Inventors: Neal Van Hoeven, Traci Mikasa, Christopher B. Fox, Anwar Ahniyaz, Mark T. Orr, Amit Khandhar
  • Patent number: 11141377
    Abstract: Provided herein are nanostructured lipid carrier compositions, and methods of making and using thereof. The compositions comprise a nanostructured lipid carrier (NLC), where the NLC comprises an oil core comprising a mixture of a liquid phase lipid and a solid phase lipid, a cationic lipid, a sorbitan ester, and a hydrophilic surfactant, and optionally a bioactive agent. The bioactive agent can be associated with the NLC. The compositions are capable of delivery of a biomolecule to a cell for the generation of an immune response, for example, for vaccine, therapeutic, or diagnostic uses. Compositions and methods related to making the compositions and using the compositions for stimulating an immune response are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2021
    Assignee: Infectious Disease Research Institute
    Inventors: Christopher B. Fox, Amit Praful Khandhar, Neal Van Hoeven, Jesse H. Erasmus, Susan S. Lin
  • Publication number: 20200276299
    Abstract: Provided herein are liposomal formulations containing saponin and optionally, a lipopolysaccharide. Also provided IC herein are pharmaceutical compositions and vaccine compositions comprising the liposomal formulations and an antigen. The pharmaceutical compositions and vaccine compositions are capable of eliciting or enhancing of an immune response, for example, for vaccine or therapeutic uses. Compositions and methods related to making the liposomal formulations and using the liposomal formulations for eliciting or enhancing an immune response are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2018
    Publication date: September 3, 2020
    Inventors: Christopher B. FOX, Susan S. LIN
  • Publication number: 20200230056
    Abstract: Provided herein are nanostructured lipid carrier compositions, and methods of making and using thereof. The compositions comprise a nanostructured lipid carrier (NLC), where the NLC comprises an oil core comprising a mixture of a liquid phase lipid and a solid phase lipid, a cationic lipid, a sorbitan ester, and a hydrophilic surfactant, and optionally a bioactive agent. The bioactive agent can be associated with the NLC. The compositions are capable of delivery of a biomolecule to a cell for the generation of an immune response, for example, for vaccine, therapeutic, or diagnostic uses. Compositions and methods related to making the compositions and using the compositions for stimulating an immune response are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2018
    Publication date: July 23, 2020
    Inventors: Christopher B. FOX, Amit Praful KHANDHAR, Neal VAN HOEVEN, Jesse H. ERASMUS, Susan S. LIN
  • Publication number: 20200138715
    Abstract: Provided herein are PEGylated liposomes, and methods of making and using thereof. The PEGylated liposomes comprise at least a cholesterol, a non-PEGylated neutral lipid, and a PEGylated lipid, wherein the average molecular weight of the PEG component in the PEGylated lipid is about 5000 Daltons or less. The PEGylated liposomes are stable and capable of delivery of an agent for the generation of an immune response, for example an agent for vaccine, therapeutic, or diagnostic uses. Compositions and methods related to making the PEGylated liposomes and using the PEGylated liposomes for stimulating an immune response are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2017
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Applicants: Infectious Disease Research Institute, University of Virginia Patent Foundation
    Inventors: Christopher B. Fox, Susan S. Lin, Darrick Carter, Neal Van Hoeven, Mayuresh M. Abhyankar, William A. Petri
  • Publication number: 20200085757
    Abstract: Provided herein are nanoalum particles comprising an aluminum salt and a sizing agent, wherein the size of the particle N ranges from about 1 nm to 450 nm. Such nanoalum particles are stable and are amenable to a terminal sterilization step prior to vialing. Compositions comprising the nanoalum particles, and the making and using of the nanoalum particles are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2017
    Publication date: March 19, 2020
    Applicant: Infectious Disease Research Institute
    Inventors: Neal Van Hoeven, Traci Mikasa, Christopher B. Fox, Anwar Ahniyaz, Mark T. Orr, Amit Khandhar
  • Publication number: 20190142935
    Abstract: Stable aqueous formulations of adjuvant comprising a TLR7/8 agonist or a TLR4 agonist with a helper lipid that are adsorbed to alum are provided. Compositions and methods of using the formulations for stimulating an immune response are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2017
    Publication date: May 16, 2019
    Applicant: Infectious Disease Research Institute
    Inventor: Christopher B. Fox
  • Publication number: 20160324783
    Abstract: The invention provides for thermostable lyophilized formulations, including vaccines and pharmaceutical compositions for inducing or enhancing an immune response, and methods of use thereof. The lyophilized formulations generally comprise an antigen and/or an adjuvant, a metabolizable oil, and a cake-forming excipient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2014
    Publication date: November 10, 2016
    Applicant: Infectious Disease Research Institute
    Inventors: Christopher B. FOX, Thomas S. VEDVICK, Lucien BARNES V., Ryan M. KRAMER, Steven G. REED