Patents by Inventor Heather M. Kling

Heather M. Kling 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).

  • Kexin-based vaccines to prevent or treat fungal infections
    Patent number: 9914917
    Abstract: A vaccine is disclosed that promotes CD4+ T cell-independent host defense mechanisms to defend against infection by fungi such as Pneumocystis subspecies (spp.). The vaccine may be used to prevent or to treat fungal infections. The novel vaccine can provide protective immunity, even for immunocompromised individuals such as HIV patients having reduced levels of CD4+ T cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2018
    Inventors: Karen A. Norris, Heather M. Kling
  • Kexin-based vaccines to prevent or treat fungal infections
    Patent number: 9181538
    Abstract: A vaccine is disclosed that promotes CD4+ T cell-independent host defense mechanisms to defend against infection by fungi such as Pneumocystis subspecies (spp.). The vaccine may be used to prevent or to treat fungal infections. The novel vaccine can provide protective immunity, even for immunocompromised individuals such as HIV patients having reduced levels of CD4+ T cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2015
    Inventors: Karen A. Norris, Heather M. Kling