Patents by Inventor Donald S. Burke

Donald S. Burke 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: 11531029
    Abstract: Disclosed are compositions and methods for the detection of a Flavivirus infection. In some embodiments, the method comprises detecting a recent Flavivirus infection by measuring the amount of anti-NS1 IgG3. In other embodiments, the method comprises detecting a prior Dengue virus infection in a subject previously immunized with a Dengue virus vaccine comprising one or more non-Dengue Flavivirus proteins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2022
    Assignee: UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH-OF THE COMMONWEALTH SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION
    Inventors: Ernesto Torres De Azeved Marques, Jr., Eduardo Nascimento, Albert Icksang Ko, Donald S. Burke
  • Publication number: 20210181199
    Abstract: Disclosed are compositions and methods for the detection of a flavivirus infection. In some embodiments, the method comprises detecting a recent flavivirus infection by measuring the amount of anti-NS1 IgG3. In other embodiments, the method comprises detecting a prior Dengue virus infection in a subject previously immunized with a Dengue virus vaccine comprising one or more non-Dengue flavivirus proteins.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2018
    Publication date: June 17, 2021
    Applicants: University of Pittsburgh--of the Commonwealth System of Higher Education, Yale University
    Inventors: Ernesto Torres De Azeved MARQUES, Jr., Eduardo NASCIMENTO, Albert Icksang KO, Donald S. BURKE
  • Patent number: 9435000
    Abstract: Disclosed are compositions and methods related to the isolation and identification of the primate T-lymphotropic viruses, HTLV-3 and HTLV-4. The diversity of HTLVs was investigated among central Africans reporting contact with NHP blood and body fluids through hunting, butchering, and keeping primate pets. Herein it is shown that this population is infected with a variety of HTLVs, including two retroviruses; HTLV-4 is the first member of a novel phylogenetic lineage that is distinct from all known HTLVs and STLVs; HTLV-3 falls within the genetic diversity of STLV-3, a group that has not previously been seen in humans. The present disclosure also relates to vectors and vaccines for use in humans against infection and disease. The disclosure further relates to a variety of bioassays and kits for the detection and diagnosis of infection with and diseases caused by HTLV-3 and HTLV-4 and related viruses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2016
    Assignees: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Johns Hopkins University
    Inventors: William M. Switzer, Walid Heneine, Thomas M. Folks, Nathan D. Wolfe, Donald S. Burke, Eitel Mpoudi Ngole
  • Publication number: 20140186383
    Abstract: Disclosed are the simian T-cell lymphotropic virus type 3 subtype D (STLV-3 subtype D), isolated nucleic acid molecules encoding STLV-3 subtype D polypeptides, such as STLV-3 subtype D envelope, protease, polymerase, tax, rex, and capsid polypeptides, isolated polypeptides encoded by such nucleic acids. Methods are also disclosed for detecting STLV-3 subtype D, for example by detecting a STLV-3 subtype D nucleic acid or polypeptide in the sample. Accordingly, probes, primers, and antibodies for use in detecting STLV-3 subtype D nucleic acids or polypeptides are disclosed. Therapeutic compositions which include isolated nucleic acid molecules encoding a STLV-3 subtype D polypeptides or isolated polypeptides encoded by such nucleic acid molecules are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2013
    Publication date: July 3, 2014
    Applicants: Johns Hopkins University, The Government of the U.S.A as Represented by the Secretary of the Department of He
    Inventors: William M. Switzer, Walid Heneine, Thomas M. Folks, Nathan D. Wolfe, Donald S. Burke, David M. Sintasath
  • Publication number: 20140080121
    Abstract: Disclosed are compositions and methods related to the isolation and identification of the primate T-lymphotropic viruses, HTLV-3 and HTLV-4. The diversity of HTLVs was investigated among central Africans reporting contact with NHP blood and body fluids through hunting, butchering, and keeping primate pets. Herein it is shown that this population is infected with a variety of HTLVs, including two retroviruses; HTLV-4 is the first member of a novel phylogenetic lineage that is distinct from all known HTLVs and STLVs; HTLV-3 falls within the genetic diversity of STLV-3, a group that has not previously been seen in humans. The present disclosure also relates to vectors and vaccines for use in humans against infection and disease. The disclosure further relates to a variety of bioassays and kits for the detection and diagnosis of infection with and diseases caused by HTLV-3 and HTLV-4 and related viruses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2013
    Publication date: March 20, 2014
    Applicants: Johns Hopkins University, The Government of the United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Department of
    Inventors: William M. Switzer, Walid Heneine, Thomas M. Folks, Nathan D. Wolfe, Donald S. Burke, Eitel Mpoudi Ngole
  • Patent number: 8663968
    Abstract: Disclosed are the simian T-cell lymphotropic virus type 3 subtype D (STLV-3 subtype D), isolated nucleic acid molecules encoding STLV-3 subtype D polypeptides, such as STLV-3 subtype D envelope, protease, polymerase, tax, rex, and capsid polypeptides, isolated polypeptides encoded by such nucleic acids. Methods are also disclosed for detecting STLV-3 subtype D, for example by detecting a STLV-3 subtype D nucleic acid or polypeptide in the sample. Accordingly, probes, primers, and antibodies for use in detecting STLV-3 subtype D nucleic acids or polypeptides are disclosed. Therapeutic compositions which included isolated nucleic acid molecules encoding a STLV-3 subtype D polypeptides or isolated polypeptides encoded by such nucleic acid molecules are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Assignees: The United States of America as Represented by the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Johns Hopkins University
    Inventors: William M. Switzer, Walid Heneine, Thomas M. Folks, Nathan D. Wolfe, Donald S. Burke, David M. Sintasath
  • Patent number: 8541221
    Abstract: Disclosed are compositions and methods related to the isolation and identification of the primate T-lymphotropic viruses, HTLV-3 and HTLV-4. The diversity of HTLVs was investigated among central Africans reporting contact with NHP blood and body fluids through hunting, butchering, and keeping primate pets. Herein it is shown that this population is infected with a variety of HTLVs, including two retroviruses; HTLV-4 is the first member of a novel phylogenetic lineage that is distinct from all known HTLVs and STLVs; HTLV-3 falls within the genetic diversity of STLV-3, a group that has not previously been seen in humans. The present disclosure also relates to vectors and vaccines for use in humans against infection and disease. The disclosure further relates to a variety of bioassays and kits for the detection and diagnosis of infection with and diseases caused by HTLV-3 and HTLV-4 and related viruses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2013
    Assignees: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Johns Hopkins University
    Inventors: William M. Switzer, Walid Heneine, Thomas M. Folks, Nathan D. Wolfe, Donald S. Burke, Eitel Mpoudi Ngole
  • Publication number: 20100317034
    Abstract: Disclosed are compositions and methods related to the isolation and identification of the primate T-lymphotropic viruses, HTLV-3 and HTLV-4. The diversity of HTLVs was investigated among central Africans reporting contact with NHP blood and body fluids through hunting, butchering, and keeping primate pets. Herein it is shown that this population is infected with a variety of HTLVs, including two retroviruses; HTLV-4 is the first member of a novel phylogenetic lineage that is distinct from all known HTLVs and STLVs; HTLV-3 falls within the genetic diversity of STLV-3, a group that has not previously been seen in humans. The present disclosure also relates to vectors and vaccines for use in humans against infection and disease. The disclosure further relates to a variety of bioassays and kits for the detection and diagnosis of infection with and diseases caused by HTLV-3 and HTLV-4 and related viruses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2010
    Publication date: December 16, 2010
    Inventors: William M. Switzer, Walid Heneine, Thomas M. Folks, Nathan D. Wolfe, Donald S. Burke, Eitel Mpoudi Ngole
  • Publication number: 20100301658
    Abstract: A device to secure a child seat to a vehicle's seat comprises of a piece of webbing to which two fixed pieces are attached, one to each end, and a movable piece that runs freely along the piece of webbing. The device secures the child seat to the bodywork/frame of the vehicle and to the seat, regardless of the vehicle's model.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2010
    Publication date: December 2, 2010
    Applicant: FUNDACION GONZALO RODRIGUEZ
    Inventors: Alejandro Furas, Martha Warren Bidez, Donald S. Burke, III
  • Patent number: 7794998
    Abstract: Disclosed are compositions and methods related to the isolation and identification of the primate T-lymphotropic viruses, HTLV-3 and HTLV-4. The diversity of HTLVs was investigated among central Africans reporting contact with NHP blood and body fluids through hunting, butchering, and keeping primate pets. Herein it is shown that this population is infected with a variety of HTLVs, including two retroviruses; HTLV-4 is the first member of a novel phylogenetic lineage that is distinct from all known HTLVs and STLVs; HTLV-3 falls within the genetic diversity of STLV-3, a group that has not previously been seen in humans. The present disclosure also relates to vectors and vaccines for use in humans against infection and disease. The disclosure further relates to a variety of bioassays and kits for the detection and diagnosis of infection with and diseases caused by HTLV-3 and HTLV-4 and related viruses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2010
    Assignees: Johns Hopkins University, The United States of America as represented by the Department of Health and Human Services
    Inventors: William M. Switzer, Walid Heneine, Thomas M. Folks, Nathan D. Wolfe, Donald S. Burke, Eitel Mpoudi Ngole
  • Publication number: 20100160420
    Abstract: Disclosed are the simian T-cell lymphotropic virus type 3 subtype D (STLV-3 subtype D), isolated nucleic acid molecules encoding STLV-3 subtype D polypeptides, such as STLV-3 subtype D envelope, protease, polymerase, tax, rex, and capsid polypeptides, isolated polypeptides encoded by such nucleic acids. Methods are also disclosed for detecting STLV-3 subtype D, for example by detecting a STLV-3 subtype D nucleic acid or polypeptide in the sample. Accordingly, probes, primers, and antibodies for use in detecting STLV-3 subtype D nucleic acids or polypeptides are disclosed. Therapeutic compositions which included isolated nucleic acid molecules encoding a STLV-3 subtype D polypeptides or isolated polypeptides encoded by such nucleic acid molecules are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2008
    Publication date: June 24, 2010
    Inventors: William M. Switzer, Walid Heneine, Thomas M. Folks, Nathan D. Wolfe, Donald S. Burke, David M. Sintasath
  • Publication number: 20080292657
    Abstract: Disclosed are compositions and methods related to the isolation and identification of the primate T-lymphotropic viruses, HTLV-3 and HTLV-4. The diversity of HTLVs was investigated among central Africans reporting contact with NHP blood and body fluids through hunting, butchering, and keeping primate pets. Herein it is shown that this population is infected with a variety of HTLVs, including two retroviruses; HTLV-4 is the first member of a novel phylogenetic lineage that is distinct from all known HTLVs and STLVs; HTLV-3 falls within the genetic diversity of STLV-3, a group that has not previously been seen in humans. The present disclosure also relates to vectors and vaccines for use in humans against infection and disease. The disclosure further relates to a variety of bioassays and kits for the detection and diagnosis of infection with and diseases caused by HTLV-3 and HTLV-4 and related viruses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2007
    Publication date: November 27, 2008
    Inventors: William M. Switzer, Walid Heneine, Thomas M. Folks, Nathan D. Wolfe, Donald S. Burke, Eitel Mpoudi-Ngole