Patents by Inventor Darren E. Higgins

Darren E. Higgins 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: 10662423
    Abstract: Replicable libraries having discrete members in defined locations for screening for antigens to a pathogenic organism are provided. Also provided are methods for using such libraries as well as a specific antigen, CT788, which induces T-cell activation during a Chlamydia infection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2020
    Assignee: President and Fellows of Harvard College
    Inventors: Darren E. Higgins, Michael N. Starnbach, Todd Gierahn, Nadia R. Roan
  • Publication number: 20190032041
    Abstract: Replicable libraries having discrete members in defined locations for screening for antigens to a pathogenic organism are provided. Also provided are methods for using such libraries as well as a specific antigen, CT788, which induces T-cell activation during a Chlamydia infection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2018
    Publication date: January 31, 2019
    Inventors: Darren E. HIGGINS, Michael N. STARNBACH, Todd GIERAHN, Nadia R. ROAN
  • Patent number: 9920314
    Abstract: Replicable libraries having discrete members in defined locations for screening for antigens to a pathogenic organism are provided. Also provided are methods for using such libraries as well as a specific antigen, CT788, which induces T-cell activation during a Chlamydia infection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2018
    Assignee: President and Fellows of Harvard College
    Inventors: Darren E. Higgins, Michael N. Starnbach, Todd Gierahn, Nadia R. Roan
  • Publication number: 20160090589
    Abstract: Replicable libraries having discrete members in defined locations for screening for antigens to a pathogenic organism are provided. Also provided are methods for using such libraries as well as a specific antigen, CT788, which induces T-cell activation during a Chlamydia infection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2015
    Publication date: March 31, 2016
    Inventors: Darren E. HIGGINS, Michael N. Starnbach, Todd Gierahn, Nadia R. Roan
  • Patent number: 9051564
    Abstract: Replicable libraries having discrete members in defined locations for screening for antigens to a pathogenic organism are provided. Also provided are methods for using such libraries as well as a specific antigen, CT788, which induces T-cell activation during a Chlamydia infection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2015
    Assignee: President and Fellows of Harvard College
    Inventors: Darren E. Higgins, Michael N. Starnbach, Todd Gierahn, Nadia R. Roan
  • Publication number: 20140120129
    Abstract: Chlamydia antigens (e.g., polypeptides, polypeptide fragments, and fusion proteins) are provided. Also provided are vaccines and pharmaceutical compositions for treating or preventing a bacterial infection, such as Chlamydia, in a subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2014
    Publication date: May 1, 2014
    Applicant: President and Fellows of Harvard College
    Inventors: Darren E. HIGGINS, Todd Gierahn
  • Patent number: 8637053
    Abstract: Chlamydia antigens (e.g., polypeptides, polypeptide fragments, and fusion proteins) are provided. Also provided are vaccines and pharmaceutical compositions for treating or preventing a bacterial infection, such as Chlamydia, in a subject.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2014
    Assignee: President and Fellows of Harvard College
    Inventors: Darren E. Higgins, Todd Gierahn
  • Publication number: 20110076288
    Abstract: Replicable libraries having discrete members in defined locations for screening for antigens to a pathogenic organism are provided. Also provided are methods for using such libraries as well as a specific antigen, CT788, which induces T-cell activation during a Chlamydia infection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2007
    Publication date: March 31, 2011
    Applicant: President and Fellows of Harvard College
    Inventors: Darren E. Higgins, Michael N. Starnbach, Todd Gierahn, Nadia R. Roan
  • Publication number: 20100278854
    Abstract: Chlamydia antigens (e.g., polypeptides, polypeptide fragments, and fusion proteins) are provided. Also provided are vaccines and pharmaceutical compositions for treating or preventing a bacterial infection, such as Chlamydia, in a subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2008
    Publication date: November 4, 2010
    Inventor: Darren E. Higgins
  • Publication number: 20100260791
    Abstract: Chlamydia antigens (e.g., polypeptides, polypeptide fragments, and fusion proteins) are provided. Also provided are vaccines and pharmaceutical compositions for treating or preventing a bacterial infection, such as Chlamydia, in a subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2008
    Publication date: October 14, 2010
    Applicant: President and Fellows of Harvard
    Inventors: Darren E. Higgins, Todd Gierahn, Michael N. Starnbach, Nadia R. Roan
  • Publication number: 20080166366
    Abstract: The invention provides methods and compositions relating to intracellular delivering of agents to eukaryotic cells. The compositions include microbial delivery vehicles such as nonvirulent bacteria comprising a first gene encoding a nonsecreted foreign cytolysin operably linked to a heterologous promoter and a second gene encoding a different foreign agent. The foreign agent may be a nucleic acid or protein, and is frequently bioactive in and therapeutic to the target eukaryote. In addition, the invention provides eukaryotic cells comprising the subject nonvirulent bacteria and nonhuman eukaryotic host organisms comprising such cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2007
    Publication date: July 10, 2008
    Inventors: Daniel A. Portnoy, Darren E. Higgins
  • Publication number: 20040115221
    Abstract: The invention provides methods and compositions relating to intracellular delivering of agents to eukaryotic cells. The compositions include microbial delivery vehicles such as nonvirulent bacteria comprising a first gene encoding a nonsecreted foreign cytolysin operably linked to a heterologous promoter and a second gene encoding a different foreign agent. The foreign agent may be a nucleic acid or protein, and is frequently bioactive in and therapeutic to the target eukaryote. In addition, the invention provides eukaryotic cells comprising the subject nonvirulent bacteria and nonhuman eukaryotic host organisms comprising such cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2003
    Publication date: June 17, 2004
    Inventors: Daniel A. Portnoy, Darren E. Higgins
  • Patent number: 6599502
    Abstract: The invention provides methods and compositions relating to intracellular delivering of agents to eukaryotic cells. The compositions include microbial delivery vehicles such as nonvirulent bacteria comprising a first gene encoding a nonsecreted foreign cytolysin operably linked to a heterologous promoter and a second gene encoding a different foreign agent. The foreign agent may be a nucleic acid or protein, and is frequently bioactive in and therapeutic to the target eukaryote. In addition, the invention provides eukaryotic cells comprising the subject nonvirulent bacteria and nonhuman eukaryotic host organisms comprising such cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2003
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Daniel A. Portnoy, Darren E. Higgins
  • Publication number: 20020142007
    Abstract: The invention provides methods and compositions relating to intracellular delivering of agents to eukaryotic cells. The compositions include microbial delivery vehicles such as nonvirulent bacteria comprising a first gene encoding a nonsecreted foreign cytolysin operably linked to a heterologous promoter and a second gene encoding a different foreign agent. The foreign agent may be a nucleic acid or protein, and is frequently bioactive in and therapeutic to the target eukaryote. In addition, the invention provides eukaryotic cells comprising the subject nonvirulent bacteria and nonhuman eukaryotic host organisms comprising such cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2001
    Publication date: October 3, 2002
    Inventors: Daniel A. Portnoy, Darren E. Higgins
  • Patent number: 6287556
    Abstract: The invention provides methods and compositions relating to intracellular delivering of agents to eukaryotic cells. The compositions include microbial delivery vehicles such as nonvirulent bacteria comprising a first gene encoding a nonsecreted foreign cytolysin operably linked to a heterologous promoter and a second gene encoding a different foreign agent. The foreign agent may be a nucleic acid or protein, and is frequently bioactive in and therapeutic to the target eukaryote. In addition, the invention provides eukaryotic cells comprising the subject nonvirulent bacteria and nonhuman eukaryotic host organisms comprising such cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2001
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Daniel A. Portnoy, Darren E. Higgins
  • Patent number: 6004815
    Abstract: The invention provides methods and compositions relating to intracellular delivering of agents to eukaryotic cells. The compositions include microbial delivery vehicles such as nonvirulent bacteria comprising a first gene encoding a nonsecreted foreign cytolysin operably linked to a heterologous promoter and a second gene encoding a different foreign agent. The foreign agent may be a nucleic acid or protein, and is frequently bioactive in and therapeutic to the target eukaryote. In addition, the invention provides eukaryotic cells comprising the subject nonvirulent bacteria and nonhuman eukaryotic host organisms comprising such cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 21, 1999
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Daniel A. Portnoy, Darren E. Higgins