Patents by Inventor Gary R. Fanger

Gary R. Fanger 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).

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Publication number: 20080171048
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for the therapy and diagnosis of cancer, particularly lung cancer, are disclosed. Illustrative compositions comprise one or more lung 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 lung cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2007
    Publication date: July 17, 2008
    Applicant: CORIXA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Robert A. Henderson, Tongtong Wang, Yoshihiro Watanabe, Michael D. Kalos, Paul R. Sleath, Jeffrey C. Johnson, Marc W. Retter, Margarita Durham, Darrick Carter, Gary R. Fanger, Thomas S. Vedvick, Chaitanya S. Bangur, Andria McNabb
  • Publication number: 20080171690
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for the therapy and diagnosis of cancer, particularly lung cancer, are disclosed. Illustrative compositions comprise one or more lung 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 lung cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2007
    Publication date: July 17, 2008
    Applicant: CORIXA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Robert A. Henderson, Tongtong Wang, Yoshihiro Watanabe, Michael D. Kalos, Paul R. Sleath, Jeffrey C. Johnson, Marc W. Retter, Margarita Durham, Darrick Carter, Gary R. Fanger, Thomas S. Vedvick, Chaitanya S. Bangur, Andria McNabb
  • Patent number: 7258860
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for the therapy and diagnosis of cancer, particularly lung cancer, are disclosed. Illustrative compositions comprise one or more lung 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 lung cancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2007
    Assignee: Corixa Corporation
    Inventors: Tongtong Wang, David W Peckham, Marc W Retter, Gary R Fanger
  • Patent number: 7202334
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for the therapy and diagnosis of cancer, such as ovarian cancer, are disclosed. Compositions may comprise one or more ovarian carcinoma proteins, immunogenic portions thereof, polynucleotides that encode such portions or antibodies or immune system cells specific for such proteins. Such compositions may be used, for example, for the prevention and treatment of diseases such as ovarian cancer. Methods are further provided for identifying tumor antigens that are secreted from ovarian carcinomas and/or other tumors. Polypeptides and polynucleotides as provided herein may further be used for the diagnosis and monitoring of ovarian cancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2007
    Assignee: Corixa Corporation
    Inventors: Jennifer L. Mitcham, Gordon E. King, Paul A. Algate, Steven P. Fling, Marc W. Retter, Gary R. Fanger, Steven G. Reed
  • Patent number: 7202342
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for the therapy and diagnosis of cancer, such as prostate cancer, are disclosed. Compositions may comprise one or more prostate-specific proteins, immunogenic portions thereof, or polynucleotides that encode such portions. Alternatively, a therapeutic composition may comprise an antigen presenting cell that expresses a prostate-specific protein, or a T cell that is specific for cells expressing such a protein. Such compositions may be used, for example, for the prevention and treatment of diseases such as prostate cancer. Diagnostic methods based on detecting a prostate-specific protein, or mRNA encoding such a protein, in a sample are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2007
    Assignee: Corixa Corporation
    Inventors: Jiangchun Xu, Davin C. Dillon, Jennifer L. Mitcham, Susan L. Harlocker, Yuqiu Jiang, Michael D. Kalos, Gary R. Fanger, Marc W. Retter, John A. Stolk, Craig H. Day, Thomas S. Vedvick, Darrick Carter, Samuel X. Li, Aijun Wang, Yasir A. W. Skeiky, William T. Hepler
  • Patent number: 7074898
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for the therapy and diagnosis of cancer, such as prostate cancer, are disclosed. Compositions may comprise one or more prostate-specific proteins, immunogenic portions thereof, or polynucleotides that encode such portions. Alternatively, a therapeutic composition may comprise an antigen presenting cell that expresses a prostate-specific protein, or a T cell that is specific for cells expressing such a protein. Such compositions may be used, for example, for the prevention and treatment of diseases such as prostate cancer. Diagnostic methods based on detecting a prostate-specific protein, or mRNA encoding such a protein, in a sample are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2006
    Assignee: Corixa Corporation
    Inventors: Jiangchun Xu, Davin C. Dillon, Jennifer L. Mitcham, Susan L. Harlocker, Yuqiu Jiang, Steven G. Reed, Michael D. Kalos, Gary R. Fanger, Marc W. Retter, John A. Stolk, Craig H. Day
  • Patent number: 7049063
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for the therapy and diagnosis of cancer, particularly lung cancer, are disclosed. Illustrative compositions comprise one or more lung 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 lung cancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2006
    Assignee: Corixa Corporation
    Inventors: Tongtong Wang, Liqun Fan, Michael D. Kalos, Chaitanya S. Bangur, Nancy A. Hosken, Gary R. Fanger, Samuel X. Li, Aijun Wang, Yasir A. W. Skeiky, Robert A. Henderson, Patricia D. McNeill, Neil Fanger
  • Patent number: 7033827
    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: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2006
    Assignee: 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, Darrick Carter, Samuel X. Li, Aijun Wang, Yasir A. W. Skeiky, William T. Hepler, John Hural, Patricia D. McNeill, Raymond L. Houghton, Carlota Vinals y de Bassols, Teresa M. Foy, Yoshihiro Watanabe, Madeleine Joy Meagher, Ta Deng
  • Patent number: 6943236
    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: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2005
    Assignee: Corixa Corporation
    Inventors: Jiangchun Xu, Davin C. Dillon, Jennifer L. Mitcham, Susan L. Harlocker, Yuqiu Jiang, Michael D. Kalos, Gary R. Fanger, Marc W. Retter, John A. Stolk, Craig H. Day, Thomas S. Vedvick, Darrick Carter, Samuel X. Li, Aijun Wang, Yasir A. W. Skeiky, William T. Hepler, Robert A. Henderson, John Hural, Patricia D. McNeill, Raymond L. Houghton, Carlota Vinals y de Bassols, Teresa M. Foy, Yoshihiro Watanabe, Madeleine Joy Meagher
  • Patent number: 6894146
    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: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2005
    Assignee: Corixa Corporation
    Inventors: Jiangchun Xu, Davin C. Dillon, Jennifer L. Mitcham, Susan L. Harlocker, Yuqiu Jiang, Michael D. Kalos, Gary R. Fanger, Marc W. Retter, John A. Stolk, Craig H. Day, Thomas S. Vedvick, Darrick Carter, Samuel X. Li, Aijun Wang, Yasir A. W. Skeiky, William T. Hepler, Robert A. Henderson
  • Patent number: 6858204
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for the therapy and diagnosis of cancer, particularly lung cancer, are disclosed. Illustrative compositions comprise one or more lung 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 lung cancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2005
    Assignee: Corxia Corporation
    Inventors: Robert A. Henderson, Tongtong Wang, Yoshihiro Watanabe, Jeffrey C. Johnson, Marc W. Retter, Margarita Durham, Darrick Carter, Gary R. Fanger, Thomas S. Vedvick, Chaitanya S. Bangur, Andria McNabb
  • Patent number: 6858710
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for the therapy and diagnosis of cancer, particularly ovarian cancer, are disclosed. Illustrative compositions comprise one or more ovarian 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 ovarian cancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2005
    Assignee: Corixa Corporation
    Inventors: Chaitanya S. Bangur, Marc W. Retter, Gary R. Fanger, Paul Hill
  • Patent number: 6818751
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for the therapy and diagnosis of cancer, such as prostate cancer, are disclosed. Compositions may comprise one or more prostate-specific proteins, immunogenic portions thereof, or polynucleotides that encode such portions. Alternatively, a therapeutic composition may comprise an antigen presenting cell that expresses a prostate-specific protein, or a T cell that is specific for cells expressing such a protein. Such compositions may be used, for example, for the prevention and treatment of diseases such as prostate cancer. Diagnostic methods based on detecting a prostate-specific protein, or mRNA encoding such a protein, in a sample are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2004
    Assignee: Corixa Corporation
    Inventors: Jiangchun Xu, Davin C. Dillon, Jennifer L. Mitcham, Susan L. Harlocker, Yuqiu Jiang, Michael D. Kalos, Gary R. Fanger, Marc W. Retter, John A. Stolk, Craig H. Day, Thomas S. Vedvick, Darrick Carter, Samuel X. Li, Aijun Wang, Yasir A. W. Skeiky, William T. Hepler, Robert A. Henderson
  • Patent number: 6800746
    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: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2004
    Assignee: Corixa Corporation
    Inventors: Jiangchun Xu, Davin C. Dillon, Jennifer L. Mitcham, Susan L. Harlocker, Yuqiu Jiang, Michael D. Kalos, Gary R. Fanger, Marc W. Retter, John A. Stolk, Craig H. Day, Thomas S. Vedvick, Darrick Carter, Samuel X. Li, Aijun Wang, Yasir A. W. Skeiky, William T. Hepler, Robert A. Henderson