Patents by Inventor Davin C. Dillon

Davin C. Dillon 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).

  • Compounds and methods for immunotherapy and diagnosis of tuberculosis
    Publication number: 20090017077
    Abstract: Compounds and methods for inducing protective immunity against tuberculosis are disclosed. The compounds provided include polypeptides that contain at least one immunogenic portion of one or more M. tuberculosis proteins and DNA molecules encoding such polypeptides. Such compounds may be formulated into vaccines and/or pharmaceutical compositions for immunization against M. tuberculosis infection, or may be used for the diagnosis of tuberculosis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2007
    Publication date: January 15, 2009
    Applicant: Corixa Corporation
    Inventors: Steven G. Reed, Yasir A. W. Skeiky, Davin C. Dillon, Antonio Campos-Neto, Raymond Houghton, Thomas S. Vedvick, Daniel T. Twardzik
  • COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR THE THERAPY AND DIAGNOSIS OF BREAST CANCER
    Publication number: 20080311123
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for the therapy and diagnosis of cancer, particularly breast cancer, are disclosed. Illustrative compositions comprise one or more breast tumor polypeptides, immunogenic portions thereof, polynucleotides that encode such polypeptides, antigen presenting cell that expresses such polypeptides, and T cells that are specific for cells expressing such polypeptides. The disclosed compositions are useful, for example, in the diagnosis, prevention and/or treatment of diseases, particularly breast cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2007
    Publication date: December 18, 2008
    Applicant: CORIXA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Gary R. Fanger, Shannon Kathleen Hirst, Davin C. Dillon, Teresa M. Foy, Raymond L. Houghton, David H. Persing, Michael D. Kalos
  • COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR THE THERAPY AND DIAGNOSIS OF BREAST CANCER
    Publication number: 20080311109
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for the therapy and diagnosis of cancer, particularly breast cancer, are disclosed. Illustrative compositions comprise one or more breast tumor polypeptides, immunogenic portions thereof, polynucleotides that encode such polypeptides, antigen presenting cell that expresses such polypeptides, and T cells that are specific for cells expressing such polypeptides. The disclosed compositions are useful, for example, in the diagnosis, prevention and/or treatment of diseases, particularly breast cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2007
    Publication date: December 18, 2008
    Applicant: CORIXA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Steven G. Reed, Jiangchun Xu, Davin C. Dillon, Marc W. Retter, Susan L. Harlocker
  • COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR THE THERAPY AND DIAGNOSIS OF BREAST CANCER
    Publication number: 20080311124
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for the therapy and diagnosis of cancer, particularly breast cancer, are disclosed. Illustrative compositions comprise one or more breast tumor polypeptides, immunogenic portions thereof, polynucleotides that encode such polypeptides, antigen presenting cell that expresses such polypeptides, and T cells that are specific for cells expressing such polypeptides. The disclosed compositions are useful, for example, in the diagnosis, prevention and/or treatment of diseases, particularly breast cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2007
    Publication date: December 18, 2008
    Applicant: CORIXA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Gary R. Fanger, Shannon Kathleen Hirst, Davin C. Dillon, Teresa M. Foy, Raymond L. Houghton, David H. Persing, Michael D. Kalos
  • Fusion proteins of mycobacterium tuberculosis
    Publication number: 20080269151
    Abstract: The present invention relates to fusion proteins containing at least two Mycobacterium species antigens. In particular, it relates to nucleic acids encoding fusion proteins that include two or more individual M. tuberculosis antigens, which increase serological sensitivity of sera from individuals infected with tuberculosis, and methods for their use in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of tuberculosis infection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2007
    Publication date: October 30, 2008
    Applicant: Corixa Corporation
    Inventors: Yasir Skeiky, Steven Reed, Raymond L. Houghton, Patricia D. McNeill, Davin C. Dillon, Michael J. Lodes
  • COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR THE THERAPY AND DIAGNOSIS OF BREAST CANCER
    Publication number: 20080226643
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for the therapy and diagnosis of cancer, particularly breast cancer, are disclosed. Illustrative compositions comprise one or more breast tumor polypeptides, immunogenic portions thereof, polynucleotides that encode such polypeptides, antigen presenting cell that expresses such polypeptides, and T cells that are specific for cells expressing such polypeptides. The disclosed compositions are useful, for example, in the diagnosis, prevention and/or treatment of diseases, particularly breast cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2007
    Publication date: September 18, 2008
    Applicant: CORIXA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Steven G. Reed, Jiangchun Xu, Davin C. Dillon, Marc W. Retter, Susan L. Harlocker
  • COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR THE THERAPY AND DIAGNOSIS OF BREAST CANCER
    Publication number: 20080219989
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for the therapy and diagnosis of cancer, particularly breast cancer, are disclosed. Illustrative compositions comprise one or more breast tumor polypeptides, immunogenic portions thereof, polynucleotides that encode such polypeptides, antigen presenting cell that expresses such polypeptides, and T cells that are specific for cells expressing such polypeptides. The disclosed compositions are useful, for example, in the diagnosis, prevention and/or treatment of diseases, particularly breast cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2007
    Publication date: September 11, 2008
    Applicant: CORIXA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Gary R. Fanger, Shannon Kathleen Hirst, Davin C. Dillon, Teresa M. Foy, Raymond L. Houghton, David H. Persing, Michael D. Kalos
  • COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR THE THERAPY AND DIAGNOSIS OF BREAST CANCER
    Publication number: 20080219982
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for the therapy and diagnosis of cancer, particularly breast cancer, are disclosed. Illustrative compositions comprise one or more breast tumor polypeptides, immunogenic portions thereof, polynucleotides that encode such polypeptides, antigen presenting cell that expresses such polypeptides, and T cells that are specific for cells expressing such polypeptides. The disclosed compositions are useful, for example, in the diagnosis, prevention and/or treatment of diseases, particularly breast cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2007
    Publication date: September 11, 2008
    Applicant: CORIXA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Gary R. Fanger, Shannon Kathleen Hirst, Davin C. Dillon, Teresa M. Foy, Raymond L. Houghton, David H. Persing, Michael D. Kalos
  • COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR THE THERAPY AND DIAGNOSIS OF BREAST CANCER
    Publication number: 20080219990
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for the therapy and diagnosis of cancer, particularly breast cancer, are disclosed. Illustrative compositions comprise one or more breast tumor polypeptides, immunogenic portions thereof, polynucleotides that encode such polypeptides, antigen presenting cell that expresses such polypeptides, and T cells that are specific for cells expressing such polypeptides. The disclosed compositions are useful, for example, in the diagnosis, prevention and/or treatment of diseases, particularly breast cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2007
    Publication date: September 11, 2008
    Applicant: CORIXA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Gary R. Fanger, Shannon Kathleen Hirst, Davin C. Dillon, Teresa M. Foy, Raymond L. Houghton, David H. Persing, Michael D. Kalos
  • COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR THE THERAPY AND DIAGNOSIS OF BREAST CANCER
    Publication number: 20080219991
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for the therapy and diagnosis of cancer, particularly breast cancer, are disclosed. Illustrative compositions comprise one or more breast tumor polypeptides, immunogenic portions thereof, polynucleotides that encode such polypeptides, antigen presenting cell that expresses such polypeptides, and T cells that are specific for cells expressing such polypeptides. The disclosed compositions are useful, for example, in the diagnosis, prevention and/or treatment of diseases, particularly breast cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2007
    Publication date: September 11, 2008
    Applicant: CORIXA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Gary R. Fanger, Shannon Kathleen Hirst, Davin C. Dillon, Teresa M. Foy, Raymond L. Houghton, David H. Persing, Michael D. Kalos
  • COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR THE THERAPY AND DIAGNOSIS OF PROSTATE CANCER
    Publication number: 20080219988
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for the therapy and diagnosis of cancer, particularly prostate cancer, are disclosed. Illustrative compositions comprise one or more prostate-specific polypeptides, immunogenic portions thereof, polynucleotides that encode such polypeptides, antigen presenting cell that expresses such polypeptides, and T cells that are specific for cells expressing such polypeptides. The disclosed compositions are useful, for example, in the diagnosis, prevention and/or treatment of diseases, particularly prostate cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2007
    Publication date: September 11, 2008
    Applicant: CORIXA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Jiangchun Xu, Davin C. Dillon, Jennifer L. Mitcham, Susan L. Harlocker, Yuqiu Jiang, Robert A. Henderson, Michael D. Kalos, Gary R. Fanger, Marc W. Retter, John A. Stolk, Craig H. Day, Thomas S. Vedvick
  • COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR THE THERAPY AND DIAGNOSIS OF BREAST CANCER
    Publication number: 20080206234
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for the therapy and diagnosis of cancer, particularly breast cancer, are disclosed. Illustrative compositions comprise one or more breast tumor polypeptides, immunogenic portions thereof, polynucleotides that encode such polypeptides, antigen presenting cell that expresses such polypeptides, and T cells that are specific for cells expressing such polypeptides. The disclosed compositions are useful, for example, in the diagnosis, prevention and/or treatment of diseases, particularly breast cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2007
    Publication date: August 28, 2008
    Applicant: CORIXA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Gary R. Fanger, Shannon Kathleen Hirst, Davin C. Dillon, Teresa M. Foy, Raymond L. Houghton, David H. Persing, Michael D. Kalos
  • COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR THE THERAPY AND DIAGNOSIS OF BREAST CANCER
    Publication number: 20080206245
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for the therapy and diagnosis of cancer, particularly breast cancer, are disclosed. Illustrative compositions comprise one or more breast tumor polypeptides, immunogenic portions thereof, polynucleotides that encode such polypeptides, antigen presenting cell that expresses such polypeptides, and T cells that are specific for cells expressing such polypeptides. The disclosed compositions are useful, for example, in the diagnosis, prevention and/or treatment of diseases, particularly breast cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2007
    Publication date: August 28, 2008
    Applicant: CORIXA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Gary R. Fanger, Shannon Kathleen Hirst, Davin C. Dillon, Teresa M. Foy, Raymond L. Houghton, David H. Persing, Michael D. Kalos
  • COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR THE THERAPY AND DIAGNOSIS OF BREAST CANCER
    Publication number: 20080206249
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for the therapy and diagnosis of cancer, particularly breast cancer, are disclosed. Illustrative compositions comprise one or more breast tumor polypeptides, immunogenic portions thereof, polynucleotides that encode such polypeptides, antigen presenting cell that expresses such polypeptides, and T cells that are specific for cells expressing such polypeptides. The disclosed compositions are useful, for example, in the diagnosis, prevention and/or treatment of diseases, particularly breast cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2007
    Publication date: August 28, 2008
    Applicant: CORIXA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Gary R. Fanger, Shannon Kathleen Hirst, Davin C. Dillon, Teresa M. Foy, Raymond L. Houghton, David H. Persing, Michael D. Kalos
  • COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR THE THERAPY AND DIAGNOSIS OF BREAST CANCER
    Publication number: 20080206244
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for the therapy and diagnosis of cancer, particularly breast cancer, are disclosed. Illustrative compositions comprise one or more breast tumor polypeptides, immunogenic portions thereof, polynucleotides that encode such polypeptides, antigen presenting cell that expresses such polypeptides, and T cells that are specific for cells expressing such polypeptides. The disclosed compositions are useful, for example, in the diagnosis, prevention and/or treatment of diseases, particularly breast cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2007
    Publication date: August 28, 2008
    Applicant: CORIXA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Gary R. Fanger, Shannon Kathleen Hirst, Davin C. Dillon, Teresa M. Foy, Raymond L. Houghton, David H. Persing, Michael D. Kalos
  • Compounds and methods for immunotherapy and diagnosis of tuberculosis
    Publication number: 20080199405
    Abstract: Compounds and methods for inducing protective immunity against tuberculosis are disclosed. The compounds provided include polypeptides that contain at least one immunogenic portion of one or more M. tuberculosis proteins and DNA molecules encoding such polypeptides. Such compounds may be formulated into vaccines and/or pharmaceutical compositions for immunization against M. tuberculosis infection, or may be used for the diagnosis of tuberculosis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2007
    Publication date: August 21, 2008
    Applicant: CORIXA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Steven G. Reed, Yasir A.W. Skeiky, Davin C. Dillon, Antonio Campos-Neto, Raymond Houghton, Thomas S. Vedvick, Daniel R. Twardzik, Michael J. Lodes, Ronald C. Hendrickson
  • Fusion proteins of antigens and their uses
    Patent number: 7335369
    Abstract: The present invention relates to fusion proteins containing at least two Mycobacterium tuberculosis antigens. In particular, it relates to bi-fusion proteins which contain two individual M. tuberculosis antigens, tri-fusion proteins which contain three M. tuberculosis antigens, tetra-fusion proteins which contain four M. tuberculosis antigens, and penta-fusion proteins which contain five M. tuberculosis antigens, and methods for their use in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of tuberculosis infection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2008
    Assignee: Corixa Corporation
    Inventors: Steven G. Reed, Yasir A. Skeiky, Davin C. Dillon, Mark Alderson, Antonio Campos-Neto
  • Fusion proteins of mycobacterium tuberculosis
    Patent number: 7311922
    Abstract: The present invention relates to fusion proteins containing at least two Mycobacterium species antigens. In particular, it relates to nucleic acids encoding fusion proteins that include two or more individual M. tuberculosis antigens, which increase serological sensitivity of sera from individuals infected with tuberculosis, and methods for their use in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of tuberculosis infection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2007
    Assignee: Corixa Corporation
    Inventors: Yasir Skeiky, Steven Reed, Raymond L. Houghton, Patricia D. McNeill, Davin C. Dillon, Michael J. Lodes
  • Compounds for immunodiagnosis of prostate cancer and methods for their use
    Patent number: 7270980
    Abstract: Compounds and methods for diagnosing prostate cancer are provided. The inventive compounds include polypeptides containing at least a portion of a prostate tumor protein. The inventive polypeptides may be used to generate antibodies useful for the diagnosis and monitoring of prostate cancer. Nucleic acid sequences for preparing probes, primers, and polypeptides are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2007
    Assignee: Corixa Corporation
    Inventors: Jiangchun Xu, Davin C. Dillon, Jennifer Lynn Mitcham
  • Compositions and methods for the therapy and diagnosis of breast cancer
    Patent number: 7241876
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for the therapy and diagnosis of cancer, particularly breast cancer, are disclosed. Illustrative compositions comprise one or more breast tumor polypeptides, immunogenic portions thereof, polynucleotides that encode such polypeptides, antigen presenting cell that expresses such polypeptides, and T cells that are specific for cells expressing such polypeptides. The disclosed compositions are useful, for example, in the diagnosis, prevention and/or treatment of diseases, particularly breast cancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2007
    Assignee: Corixa Corporation
    Inventors: Tony N. Frudakis, Steven G. Reed, John M. Smith, Lynda E. Misher, Davin C. Dillon, Marc W. Retter, Aijun Wang, Yasir A. W. Skeiky, Susan L. Harlocker, Craig H. Day, Samuel X. Li, Ta Deng