Patents by Inventor Courtney Aldrich

Courtney Aldrich 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).

  • MEMBRANE-ACTIVE ANTI-BACTERIAL COMPOUNDS AND USES THEREOF
    Publication number: 20220274927
    Abstract: In an embodiment, the present disclosure pertains to methods of inhibiting bacterial growth. Generally, the methods include exposing bacteria to an anti-bacterial compound as disclosed herein. In some embodiments, the exposing occurs in vivo in a subject in order to treat or prevent a bacterial infection. In additional embodiments, the present disclosure pertains to anti-bacterial compounds that are suitable for inhibiting bacterial growth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2020
    Publication date: September 1, 2022
    Applicants: Trustees of Dartmouth College, Regents of the University of Minnesota
    Inventors: Ambrose Cheung, Courtney Aldrich, John Schultz
  • Immunomodulators and immunomodulator conjugates
    Patent number: 9884866
    Abstract: The invention provides compounds of formula I: wherein R1-R3, Ra, and Rb have any of the values defined herein, and salts thereof. The compounds have immunomodulatory properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2018
    Assignee: Regents of the University of Minnesota
    Inventors: David M. Ferguson, John Ohlfest, Courtney Aldrich
  • IMMUNOMODULATORS AND IMMUNOMODULATOR CONJUGATES
    Publication number: 20160068533
    Abstract: The invention provides compounds of formula I: wherein R1-R3, Ra, and Rb have any of the values defined herein, and salts thereof. The compounds have immunomodulatory properties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2015
    Publication date: March 10, 2016
    Applicant: REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA
    Inventors: David M. Ferguson, John Ohlfest, Courtney Aldrich
  • Immunomodulators and immunomodulator conjugates
    Patent number: 9034336
    Abstract: The invention provides compounds of formula I: wherein R1-R3, Ra, and Rb have any of the values defined herein, and salts thereof. The compounds have immunomodulatory properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2015
    Assignee: Regents of the University of Minnesota
    Inventors: David M. Ferguson, John Ohlfest, Courtney Aldrich
  • IMMUNOMODULATORS AND IMMUNOMODULATOR CONJUGATES
    Publication number: 20140212442
    Abstract: The invention provides compounds of formula I: wherein R1-R3, Ra, and Rb have any of the values defined herein, and salts thereof. The compounds have immunomodulatory properties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2012
    Publication date: July 31, 2014
    Applicant: REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA
    Inventors: David M. Ferguson, John Ohlfest, Courtney Aldrich
  • Antibacterial agents
    Patent number: 7989430
    Abstract: The invention provides compounds of formula (I) and salts thereof: R1-L-R2—B wherein R1, L, R2, and B have any of the values defined herein, as well as compositions comprising such compounds, and therapeutic methods comprising the administration of such compounds or salts. The compounds block siderophore production in bacteria and are useful as antibacterial agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2011
    Assignee: Regents of the University of Minnesota
    Inventors: Courtney Aldrich, Ravindranadh Venkata Somu
  • Antibacterial Agents
    Publication number: 20080293666
    Abstract: The invention provides compounds of formula (I) and salts thereof: R1-L-R2—B wherein R1, L, R2, and B have any of the values defined herein, as well as compositions comprising such compounds, and therapeutic methods comprising the administration of such compounds or salts. The compounds block siderophore production in bacteria and are useful as antibacterial agents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2006
    Publication date: November 27, 2008
    Applicant: Regents of the University of Minnesota
    Inventors: Courtney Aldrich, Ravindranadh Venkata Somu