Patents by Inventor Daniel J. Powell

Daniel J. Powell 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: 12655189
    Abstract: The present invention includes compositions and methods that utilize a Universal Immune Receptor (UnivIR) CAR system comprising a modified T cell comprising a DOTA CAR and a DOTA-conjugated targeting ligand. In certain embodiments, the invention includes methods for treating, ameliorating, and/or preventing cancer. In certain embodiments, the invention provides a set of complementary molecular imaging tools that is applicable to CAR T cell therapy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2026
    Assignee: The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania
    Inventors: Daniel J. Powell, Nicholas Minutolo, Michael Farwell
  • Patent number: 12559563
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides modified immune cells or precursors thereof (e.g., modified T cells) comprising a chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) having affinity for Müllerian inhibiting substance type 2 receptor (MISIIR). Compositions and methods of treatment of diseases and disorders, such as ovarian and other gynecologic cancers, are also provided. Additionally provided herein are modified immune cells or precursor cells thereof comprising a nucleic acid encoding a CAR having affinity for Müllerian inhibiting substance type 2 receptor (MISIIR).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2026
    Assignee: The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania
    Inventors: Daniel J. Powell, Alba Rodriguez-Garcia
  • Patent number: 12227588
    Abstract: The present invention includes compositions and methods for treating T cell lymphomas and leukemias. In certain aspects, the compositions and methods include CAR T cells targeting CD2, CD5, or CD7 and modified cells wherein CD2, CD5, or CD7 has been knocked-out.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2024
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2025
    Assignee: The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania
    Inventors: Marco Ruella, Saar Gill, Carl H. June, Avery D. Posey, Daniel J. Powell
  • Publication number: 20240228655
    Abstract: The present invention includes compositions and methods for treating T cell lymphomas and leukemias. In certain aspects, the compositions and methods include CAR T cells targeting CD2, CD5, or CD7 and modified cells wherein CD2, CD5, or CD7 has been knocked-out.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2024
    Publication date: July 11, 2024
    Inventors: Marco RUELLA, Saar GILL, Carl H. JUNE, Avery D. POSEY, Daniel J. POWELL
  • Publication number: 20240052008
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for diagnosing and treating diseases, disorders or conditions associated with dysregulated expression of FSHR. The invention provides novel peptides that specifically bind to Follicle-stimulation hormone receptor (FSHR).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2023
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Inventors: Daniel J. Powell, Caitlin Stashwick, Katarzyna Urbanska
  • Publication number: 20230331864
    Abstract: The present invention includes compositions and methods for treating T cell lymphomas and leukemias. In certain aspects, the compositions and methods include CAR T cells targeting CD2, CD5, or CD7 and modified cells wherein CD2, CD5, or CD7 has been knocked-out.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2023
    Publication date: October 19, 2023
    Inventors: Marco RUELLA, Saar GILL, Carl H. JUNE, Avery D. POSEY, Daniel J. POWELL
  • Patent number: 11673964
    Abstract: The present invention includes compositions and methods for treating T cell lymphomas and leukemias. In certain aspects, the compositions and methods include CAR T cells targeting CD2, CD5, or CD7 and modified cells wherein CD2, CD5, or CD7 has been knocked-out.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Assignee: The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania
    Inventors: Marco Ruella, Saar Gill, Carl H. June, Avery D. Posey, Daniel J. Powell
  • Publication number: 20230108300
    Abstract: Provided is a chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) comprising a domain that binds a V? region of a T cell receptor. Also provided is a T cell genetically modified to express the CAR, and methods for treating cancer in a subject in need thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2021
    Publication date: April 6, 2023
    Inventors: Daniel J. Powell, Stephen J. Schuster, Lauren Shaw
  • Publication number: 20220403051
    Abstract: The present invention includes compositions and methods that utilize a Universal Immune Receptor (UnivIR) CAR system comprising a modified T cell comprising a DOTA CAR and a DOTA-conjugated targeting ligand. In certain embodiments, the invention includes methods for treating, ameliorating, and/or preventing cancer. In certain embodiments, the invention provides a set of complementary molecular imaging tools that is applicable to CAR T cell therapy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2020
    Publication date: December 22, 2022
    Inventors: Daniel J. POWELL, Nicholas MINUTOLO, Michael FARWELL
  • Publication number: 20220324963
    Abstract: The invention provides compositions and methods for treating ovarian cancer. Specifically, the invention relates to administering a genetically modified T cell having ?-folate receptor (FR?) binding domain and 4-1BB (CD137) costimulatory domain to treat ovarian cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2021
    Publication date: October 13, 2022
    Inventors: Daniel J. Powell, George Coukos, Mariangela Figini, Silvana Canevari
  • Publication number: 20220213205
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides modified immune cells or precursors thereof (e.g., modified T cells) comprising a chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) having affinity for Mullerian inhibiting substance type 2 receptor (MISIIR). Compositions and methods of treatment of ovarian and other gynecologic cancers are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2020
    Publication date: July 7, 2022
    Inventors: Daniel J. POWELL, Alba RODRIGUEZ-GARCIA
  • Publication number: 20220160770
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of increasing proliferation and/or programming differentiation status of T cells comprising genetically modifying the cells to inducibly express FOXO1-3A or TCF7 when activated. Also provided are engineered cells modified to inducibly express FOXO1-3A or TCF7 when activated; and methods of treating disease using the engineered cells. Also provided are methods of screening and identifying receptors that specifically bind an antigen or antigens that specifically bind a receptor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2020
    Publication date: May 26, 2022
    Inventors: Daniel J. POWELL, Anze SMOLE
  • Publication number: 20220073639
    Abstract: The present invention includes compositions and methods for treating T cell lymphomas and leukemias. In certain aspects, the compositions and methods include CAR T cells targeting CD2, CD5, or CD7 and modified cells wherein CD2, CD5, or CD7 has been knocked-out.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2019
    Publication date: March 10, 2022
    Inventors: Marco RUELLA, Saar GILL, Carl H. JUNE, Avery D. POSEY, Daniel J. POWELL
  • Patent number: 11180550
    Abstract: The invention provides compositions and methods for treating ovarian cancer. Specifically, the invention relates to administering a genetically modified T cell having ?-folate receptor (FR?) binding domain and 4-1BB (CD137) costimulatory domain to treat ovarian cancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2021
    Assignees: The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania, Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori
    Inventors: Daniel J. Powell, George Coukos, Mariangela Figini, Silvana Canevari
  • Publication number: 20210317182
    Abstract: The invention provides compositions and methods for adoptive T cell therapy in treating a variety of disorders including cancer, infections, and autoimmune disorders. In one embodiment, the invention provides a universal immune receptor (UnivIR) that comprises an extracellular label binding domain, a transmembrane domain, and a cytoplasmic domain or otherwise an intracellular domain.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2021
    Publication date: October 14, 2021
    Inventors: Nathalie Scholler, Katarzyna Urbanska, Daniel J. Powell
  • Publication number: 20210196755
    Abstract: The invention provides compositions and methods for overcoming poor response to antibody therapy, for example, antibody resistance. The invention also relates to at least one immune receptor (IR) specific to the Fc receptor, vectors comprising the same, and recombinant T cells comprising the Fc immune receptor. The invention also includes methods of administering a modified T cell expressing an immune receptor that comprises a Fc binding domain.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2020
    Publication date: July 1, 2021
    Inventor: Daniel J. Powell
  • Patent number: 11041012
    Abstract: The invention provides compositions and methods for adoptive T cell therapy in treating a variety of disorders including cancer, infections, and autoimmune disorders. In one embodiment, the invention provides a universal immune receptor (UnivIR) that comprises an extracellular label binding domain, a transmembrane domain, and a cytoplasmic domain or otherwise an intracellular domain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2021
    Assignee: The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania
    Inventors: Nathalie Scholler, Katarzyna Urbanska, Daniel J. Powell
  • Patent number: 10961288
    Abstract: The present invention relates to B7-H4-specific compositions and methods of use thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2021
    Assignee: The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania
    Inventors: Nathalie Scholler, Denarda Dangaj, Aizhi Zhao, Daniel J. Powell
  • Publication number: 20210032661
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods comprising a single viral vector comprising both a first polynucleotide comprising a constitutive promoter operably linked to a nucleic acid encoding at least one transgene, wherein one of the at least one transgenes encodes a receptor or receptor subunit, a receptor fusion protein or a fluorescent marker; and a second polynucleotide comprising an inducible promoter operably linked to a nucleic acid encoding an effector. Also provided are engineered cells comprising the viral vector and methods for generating the engineered cells comprising the viral vector. Also provided is site-specific integration of the genetic element into the a gene locus by means of a CRISPR-related system. Further provided are methods for treating a patient having a disease, a disorder or condition associated with expression of an antigen, the method comprising administering to the patient an effective amount of a composition comprising the engineered cell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2019
    Publication date: February 4, 2021
    Inventors: Daniel J. Powell, Anze Smole, Avery D. Posey, Donald O'Rourke, Yibo Yin, Carl June, Philipp Romel
  • Publication number: 20200270341
    Abstract: The invention provides compositions and methods for treating ovarian cancer. Specifically, the invention relates to administering a genetically modified T cell having ?-folate receptor (FR?) binding domain and 4-1BB (CD137) costimulatory domain to treat ovarian cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2019
    Publication date: August 27, 2020
    Inventors: Daniel J. Powell, George Coukos, Mariangela Figini, Silvana Canevari