Patents by Inventor Christopher L. Penney

Christopher L. Penney 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).

  • Peptides having immunomodulatory activity
    Patent number: 5980913
    Abstract: The present invention relates to peptides having an immunomodulatory activity. The present invention is concerned with the tetrapeptide H-Lys-Asn-Pro-Tyr-OH (SEQ.ID NO:1) and analogues thereof as immunomodulators. The present invention also includes the use of such peptides as vaccine adjuvant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 9, 1999
    Assignee: Biochem Pharma, Inc.
    Inventor: Christopher L. Penney
  • Vaccine compositions
    Patent number: 5773007
    Abstract: Improved vaccine compositions comprising a long chain alkyl compound as an immunoadjuvant in combination with a bacterial polysaccharide protein conjugate. The compositions of the invention are useful in activating the immune system to confer immunity to a host against the immunogen in a prophylactic manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 1994
    Date of Patent: June 30, 1998
    Assignee: National Research Council of Canada
    Inventors: Christopher L. Penney, Francis Michon, Harold J. Jennings