Patents by Inventor Guillermo Tellez
Guillermo Tellez 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).
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Patent number: 11883489Abstract: Adjuvants comprising chitosan cross-linked with an aldehyde or mannosylated chitosan are provided herein. Methods of making the adjuvants and methods of combining or linking the adjuvants with antigens are also provided. The adjuvant-antigen combinations can be used in vaccine formulations and the vaccine formulations can be used in methods to vaccinate animals against the source of the antigen or to enhance the immune response in a subject.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2020Date of Patent: January 30, 2024Assignee: THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSASInventors: Billy M. Hargis, Neil R. Pumford, Marion Morgan, Srichaitanya Shivaramaiah, Guillermo Tellez-Isaias, Amanda Wolfenden
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Patent number: 10959447Abstract: The present disclosure relates to probiotic compositions, formulations and methods for promoting digestion and improving nutrition in birds, and probiotic compositions and formulations for increasing enzyme production and improving parameters and indications in birds.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2016Date of Patent: March 30, 2021Assignee: THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSASInventors: Billy Hargis, Guillermo Tellez, Juan David Latorre, Ross Wolfenden
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Publication number: 20210000947Abstract: Adjuvants comprising chitosan cross-linked with an aldehyde or mannosylated chitosan are provided herein. Methods of making the adjuvants and methods of combining or linking the adjuvants with antigens are also provided. The adjuvant-antigen combinations can be used in vaccine formulations and the vaccine formulations can be used in methods to vaccinate animals against the source of the antigen or to enhance the immune response in a subject.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2020Publication date: January 7, 2021Applicant: THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSASInventors: Billy M. Hargis, Neil R. Pumford, Marion Morgan, Srichaitanya Shivaramaiah, Guillermo Tellez-Isaias, Amanda Wolfenden
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Patent number: 10842858Abstract: Vaccines comprising TRAP polypeptides and Salmonella enteritidis vectors comprising TRAP polypeptides are provided. The vaccines may also include a CD154 polypeptide capable of binding to CD40. Also provided are methods of enhancing an immune response against Apicomplexan parasites and methods of reducing morbidity associated with infection with Apicomplexan parasites.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2018Date of Patent: November 24, 2020Assignees: THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS, THE TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM, THE UNIVERSITY OF GUELPHInventors: Walter Bottje, Billy Hargis, Luc Berghman, Young Min Kwon, Kimberly Cole, Mandy Cox, Sherryll Layton, Saeed El-Ashram, John Barta, Guillermo Tellez
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Patent number: 10786565Abstract: Provided herein are compositions including a probiotic including at least one strain of live bacteria and a Marek's Disease vaccine. Compositions including a probiotic or a probiotic and a Marek's Disease vaccine may be administered to subjects, including poultry. The compositions may be administered in ovo to increase early lactic acid bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract of the subject, to decrease the gram negative bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract of the subject, to reduce the level of Salmonella in the gastrointestinal tract of the subject and to increase the body weight gain of the subject. Also provided are kits including a probiotic and a Marek's Disease vaccine.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2017Date of Patent: September 29, 2020Assignee: The Board of Trustees of the University of ArkansasInventors: Kyle D. Teague, Lisa Bielke, Guillermo Tellez-Isaias, Billy Hargis
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Patent number: 10780162Abstract: Adjuvants comprising chitosan cross-linked with an aldehyde or mannosylated chitosan are provided herein. Methods of making the adjuvants and methods of combining or linking the adjuvants with antigens are also provided. The adjuvant-antigen combinations can be used in vaccine formulations and the vaccine formulations can be used in methods to vaccinate animals against the source of the antigen or to enhance the immune response in a subject.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2019Date of Patent: September 22, 2020Assignee: THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSASInventors: Billy M. Hargis, Neil R. Pumford, Marion Morgan, Srichaitanya Shivaramaiah, Guillermo Tellez-Isaias, Amanda Wolfenden
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Publication number: 20190343950Abstract: Provided herein are compositions including a probiotic including at least one strain of live bacteria and a Marek's Disease vaccine. Compositions including a probiotic or a probiotic and a Marek's Disease vaccine may be administered to subjects, including poultry. The compositions may be administered in ovo to increase early lactic acid bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract of the subject, to decrease the gram negative bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract of the subject, to reduce the level of Salmonella in the gastrointestinal tract of the subject and to increase the body weight gain of the subject. Also provided are kits including a probiotic and a Marek's Disease vaccine.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2017Publication date: November 14, 2019Applicant: The Board of Trustees of the University of ArkansasInventors: Kyle D. Teague, Lisa Bielke, Guillermo Tellez-Isaias, Billy Hargis
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Publication number: 20190231869Abstract: Adjuvants comprising chitosan cross-linked with an aldehyde or mannosylated chitosan are provided herein. Methods of making the adjuvants and methods of combining or linking the adjuvants with antigens are also provided. The adjuvant-antigen combinations can be used in vaccine formulations and the vaccine formulations can be used in methods to vaccinate animals against the source of the antigen or to enhance the immune response in a subject.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 9, 2019Publication date: August 1, 2019Applicant: THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSASInventors: Billy M. Hargis, Neil R. Pumford, Marion Morgan, Srichaitanya Shivaramaiah, Guillermo Tellez-Isaias, Amanda Wolfenden
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Patent number: 10258688Abstract: Adjuvants comprising chitosan cross-linked with an aldehyde or mannosylated chitosan are provided herein. Methods of making the adjuvants and methods of combining or linking the adjuvants with antigens are also provided. The adjuvant-antigen combinations can be used in vaccine formulations and the vaccine formulations can be used in methods to vaccinate animals against the source of the antigen or to enhance the immune response in a subject.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2016Date of Patent: April 16, 2019Assignee: THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSASInventors: Billy M. Hargis, Neil R. Pumford, Marion Morgan, Srichaitanya Shivaramaiah, Guillermo Tellez-Isaias, Amanda Wolfenden
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Publication number: 20180333474Abstract: Vaccines comprising TRAP polypeptides and Salmonella enteritidis vectors comprising TRAP polypeptides are provided. The vaccines may also include a CD154 polypeptide capable of binding to CD40. Also provided are methods of enhancing an immune response against Apicomplexan parasites and methods of reducing morbidity associated with infection with Apicomplexan parasites.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2018Publication date: November 22, 2018Applicants: THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS, THE TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEMInventors: Walter Bottje, Billy Hargis, Luc Berghman, Young Min Kwon, Kimberly Cole, Mandy Cox, Sherryll Layton, Saeed El-Ashram, John Barta, Guillermo Tellez
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Publication number: 20180206525Abstract: The present disclosure relates to probiotic compositions, formulations and methods for promoting digestion and improving nutrition in birds, and probiotic compositions and formulations for increasing enzyme production and improving parameters and indications in birds.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2016Publication date: July 26, 2018Applicant: THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSASInventors: Billy Hargis, Guillermo Tellez, Juan David Latorre, Ross Wolfenden
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Patent number: 10016493Abstract: Vaccines comprising TRAP polypeptides and Salmonella enteritidis vectors comprising TRAP polypeptides are provided. The vaccines may also include a CD154 polypeptide capable of binding to CD40. Also provided are methods of enhancing an immune response against Apicomplexan parasites and methods of reducing morbidity associated with infection with Apicomplexan parasites.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2015Date of Patent: July 10, 2018Assignees: THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS, THE TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEMInventors: Walter Bottje, Billy Hargis, Luc Berghman, Young Min Kwon, Kimberly Cole, Mandy Cox, Sherryll Layton, Saeed El-Ashram, John Barta, Guillermo Tellez
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Publication number: 20170143823Abstract: Adjuvants comprising chitosan cross-linked with an aldehyde or mannosylated chitosan are provided herein. Methods of making the adjuvants and methods of combining or linking the adjuvants with antigens are also provided. The adjuvant-antigen combinations can be used in vaccine formulations and the vaccine formulations can be used in methods to vaccinate animals against the source of the antigen or to enhance the immune response in a subject.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2016Publication date: May 25, 2017Applicant: THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSASInventors: Billy M. Hargis, Neil R. Pumford, Marion Morgan, Srichaitanya Shivaramaiah, Guillermo Tellez-Isaias, Amanda Wolfenden
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Publication number: 20150297714Abstract: Adjuvants comprising chitosan cross-linked with an aldehyde or mannosylated chitosan are provided herein. Methods of making the adjuvants and methods of combining or linking the adjuvants with antigens are also provided. The adjuvant-antigen combinations can be used in vaccine formulations and the vaccine formulations can be used in methods to vaccinate animals against the source of the antigen or to enhance the immune response in a subject.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2013Publication date: October 22, 2015Applicant: THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSASInventors: Billy M. Hargis, Neil R. Pumford, Marion Morgan, Srichaitanya Shivaramaiah, Guillermo Tellez, Amanda Wolfenden
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Publication number: 20150216954Abstract: Vaccines comprising TRAP polypeptides and Salmonella enteritidis vectors comprising TRAP polypeptides are provided. The vaccines may also include a CD 154polypeptide capable of binding to CD40. Also provided are methods of enhancing an immune response against Apicomplexan parasites and methods of reducing morbidity associated with infection with Apicomplexan parasites.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2015Publication date: August 6, 2015Applicants: THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS, THE TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM, THE UNIVERSITY OF GUELPHInventors: Walter Bottje, Billy Hargis, Luc Berghman, Young Min Kwon, Kimberly Cole, Mandy Cox, Sherryll Layton, Said El-Ashram, John Barta, Guillermo Tellez
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Patent number: 9005601Abstract: Methods, compositions and bacterial isolates for improving the gastrointestinal health of animals and in particular of poultry are provided herein. The methods include administering an endospore-forming bacteria to an animal. The bacteria are selected for the ability to reduce the growth and presence of bacterial pathogens, such as Salmonella, Clostridium, and Campylobacter, in the gastrointestinal tract of the animal. The bacteria are also selected for the ability to improve at least one production parameter in the animal.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2011Date of Patent: April 14, 2015Assignee: The Board of Trustees of the University of ArkansasInventors: Billy Hargis, Ross Wolfenden, Neil R. Pumford, Marion Morgan, Anita Menconi, Guillermo Tellez, Amanda Wolfenden, Srichaitanya Shivaramaiah
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Patent number: 8956849Abstract: Vaccines comprising TRAP polypeptides and Salmonella enteritidis vectors comprising TRAP polypeptides are provided. The vaccines may also include a CD154 polypeptide capable of binding to CD40. Also provided are methods of enhancing an immune response against Apicomplexan parasites and methods of reducing morbidity associated with infection with Apicomplexan parasites.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2008Date of Patent: February 17, 2015Assignees: The Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas, The Texas A&M University System, The University of GuelphInventors: Walter Bottje, Billy Hargis, Luc Berghman, Young Min Kwon, Kimberly Cole, Mandy Cox, Sherryll Layton, Said El-Ashram, John Barta, Guillermo Tellez
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Publication number: 20130136695Abstract: Methods, compositions and bacterial isolates for improving the gastrointestinal health of animals and in particular of poultry are provided herein. The methods include administering an endospore-forming bacteria to an animal. The bacteria are selected for the ability to reduce the growth and presence of bacterial pathogens, such as Salmonella, Clostridium, and Campylobacter, in the gastrointestinal tract of the animal. The bacteria are also selected for the ability to improve at least one production parameter in the animal.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2011Publication date: May 30, 2013Applicant: THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSASInventors: Billy Hargis, Ross Wolfenden, Guillermo Tellez, Amanda Wolfenden, Srichaitanya Shivaramalah, Neil R. Pumford, Marion Morgan, Anita Menconi
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Publication number: 20110111015Abstract: Vaccines comprising TRAP polypeptides and Salmonella enteritidis vectors comprising TRAP polypeptides are provided. The vaccines may also include a CD 154 polypeptide capable of binding to CD4Q. Also provided are methods of enhancing an immune response against Apicomplexan parasites and methods of reducing morbidity associated with infection with Apicomplexan parasites.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2008Publication date: May 12, 2011Inventors: Walter Bottje, Billy Hargis, Luc Berghman, Young Min Kwon, Kimberly Cole, Mandy Cox, Sherryll Layton, Said El-Ashram, John Barta, Guillermo Tellez
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Publication number: 20070154459Abstract: Disclosed are methods of selecting wide host range bacteriophage capable of growing in a plurality of bacteria including pathogenic and non-pathogenic bacteria and bacteriophage selected by the methods. Also disclosed are methods of treating a subject infected with a pathogenic bacterium using bacteriophage and methods of decontaminating objects using bacteriophage. Also disclosed are methods of producing vaccines. In another aspect, methods of determining bacterial viability and methods of improving the sensitivity of a biosensor using wide host range bacteriophages are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2006Publication date: July 5, 2007Inventors: Billy Hargis, Stacy Higgins, Lisa Bielke, Guillermo Tellez, Lisa Newberry, Gerardo Nava, Ann Donoghue, Daniel Donoghue