Patents by Inventor Heather Carleton

Heather Carleton 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).

  • Non-replicating bacterial nanoparticle delivery system and methods of use
    Patent number: 10143743
    Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods for the secretion and the translocation of a compound of interest by a bacterial minicell. In certain embodiments, the invention provides a bacterial minicell comprising at least one component of the type III secretion system (T3SS), which provides a safe and efficient system for secretion and translocation. In one embodiment, the invention allows for the delivery of an antigen to a cell or subject in order to induce an immune response.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2018
    Assignee: YALE UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Jorge Galan, Heather Carleton
  • Non-Replicating Bacterial Nanoparticle Delivery System and Methods of Use
    Publication number: 20150140037
    Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods for the secretion and the translocation of a compound of interest by a bacterial minicell. In certain embodiments, the invention provides a bacterial minicell comprising at least one component of the type III secretion system (T3SS), which provides a safe and efficient system for secretion and translocation. In one embodiment, the invention allows for the delivery of an antigen to a cell or subject in order to induce an immune response.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2014
    Publication date: May 21, 2015
    Inventors: Jorge Galan, Heather Carleton