Patents by Inventor Jay D. Gerber

Jay D. Gerber 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: 20250387472
    Abstract: Methods are provided for preparing and delivering an adjuvant for vaccines including lecithin, polymer and one or more additives. The polymer is preferably polyacrylic acid-based. The additive is preferably one or more of a glycoside and a sterol. The method of preparation includes hydrating lecithin and a polymer in saline or water and mixing the lecithin and polymer to form the adjuvant. Additives can be included prior to or after hydration of the lecithin and polymer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2025
    Publication date: December 25, 2025
    Inventors: JAY D. GERBER, Emily Carrow
  • Publication number: 20230158140
    Abstract: Methods are provided for preparing and delivering an adjuvant for vaccines including lecithin, polymer and one or more additives. The polymer is preferably polyacrylic acid-based. The additive is preferably one or more of a glycoside and a sterol. The method of preparation includes hydrating lecithin and a polymer in saline or water and mixing the lecithin and polymer to form the adjuvant. Additives can be included prior to or after hydration of the lecithin and polymer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2023
    Publication date: May 25, 2023
    Inventors: Jay D. Gerber, Emily Carrow
  • Publication number: 20220362376
    Abstract: Methods are provided for preparing and delivering an adjuvant for vaccines including lecithin, polymer and one or more additives. The polymer is preferably polyacrylic acid-based. The additive is preferably one or more of a glycoside and a sterol. The method of preparation includes hydrating lecithin and a polymer in saline or water and mixing the lecithin and polymer to form the adjuvant. Additives can be included prior to or after hydration of the lecithin and polymer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2022
    Publication date: November 17, 2022
    Inventors: Jay D. Gerber, Emily Carrow
  • Publication number: 20210393772
    Abstract: Methods are provided for preparing and delivering an adjuvant for vaccines including lecithin, polymer and one or more additives. The polymer is preferably polyacrylic acid-based. The additive is preferably one or more of a glycoside and a sterol. The method of preparation includes hydrating lecithin and a polymer in saline or water and mixing the lecithin and polymer to form the adjuvant. Additives can be included prior to or after hydration of the lecithin and polymer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2021
    Publication date: December 23, 2021
    Inventors: Jay D. Gerber, Emily Carrow
  • Publication number: 20210244813
    Abstract: Methods are provided for preparing and delivering an adjuvant for vaccines including lecithin, polymer and one or more additives. The polymer is preferably polyacrylic acid-based. The additive is preferably one or more of a glycoside and a sterol. The method of preparation includes hydrating lecithin and a polymer in saline or water and mixing the lecithin and polymer to form the adjuvant. Additives can be included prior to or after hydration of the lecithin and polymer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2021
    Publication date: August 12, 2021
    Inventors: Jay D. Gerber, Emily Carrow
  • Publication number: 20200230235
    Abstract: Methods are provided for preparing and delivering an adjuvant for vaccines including lecithin, polymer and one or more additives. The polymer is preferably polyacrylic acid-based. The additive is preferably one or more of a glycoside and a sterol. The method of preparation includes hydrating lecithin and a polymer in saline or water and mixing the lecithin and polymer to form the adjuvant. Additives can be included prior to or after hydration of the lecithin and polymer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2020
    Publication date: July 23, 2020
    Inventors: Jay D. Gerber, Emily Carrow
  • Publication number: 20180140696
    Abstract: Methods are provided for preparing and delivering an adjuvant for vaccines including lecithin, polymer and one or more additives. The polymer is preferably polyacrylic acid-based. The additive is preferably one or more of a glycoside and a sterol. The method of preparation includes hydrating lecithin and a polymer in saline or water and mixing the lecithin and polymer to form the adjuvant. Additives can be included prior to or after hydration of the lecithin and polymer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2018
    Publication date: May 24, 2018
    Inventors: Jay D. Gerber, Emily Carrow
  • Publication number: 20150044242
    Abstract: Methods are provided for preparing and delivering an adjuvant for vaccines including lecithin, polymer and one or more additives. The polymer is preferably polyacrylic acid-based. The additive is preferably one or more of a glycoside and a sterol. The method of preparation includes hydrating lecithin and a polymer in saline or water and mixing the lecithin and polymer to form the adjuvant. Additives can be included prior to or after hydration of the lecithin and polymer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2013
    Publication date: February 12, 2015
    Inventors: Jay D. Gerber, Emily Carrow
  • Patent number: 8501221
    Abstract: Methods are provided for preparing and delivering an adjuvant for vaccines including lecithin and a polymer. The polymer is preferably polyacrylic acid-based and the delivery method involves administering a vaccine, including an antigen and the adjuvant, to a mucosal surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2013
    Assignee: Advanced BioAdjuvants LLC
    Inventor: Jay D. Gerber
  • Publication number: 20120070453
    Abstract: Methods are provided for preparing and delivering an adjuvant for vaccines including lecithin and a polymer. The polymer is preferably polyacrylic acid-based and the delivery method involves administering a vaccine, including an antigen and the adjuvant, to a mucosal surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2011
    Publication date: March 22, 2012
    Applicant: ADVANCED BIOADJUVANTS, LLC
    Inventor: Jay D. Gerber
  • Patent number: 7879333
    Abstract: Methods are provided for preparing and delivering an adjuvant for vaccines including lecithin and a polymer. The polymer is preferably polyacrylic acid-based. The method of preparation includes hydrating lecithin and a polymer in saline or water and mixing the lecithin and polymer to form the adjuvant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2011
    Assignee: Advanced BioAdjuvants, LLC
    Inventor: Jay D. Gerber
  • Publication number: 20080292663
    Abstract: An adjuvant composition is provided that is comprised of a calcium compound, lecithin, and an acrylic polymer. Pharmaceutical compositions are provided which include an antigen and the adjuvant. Methods are provided for stimulating an immune response in a human or animal subject by administering a composition comprising an antigen and the adjuvant composition to human or animal subjects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2008
    Publication date: November 27, 2008
    Inventor: Jay D. GERBER
  • Publication number: 20040170640
    Abstract: Methods are provided for preparing and delivering an adjuvant for vaccines including lecithin and a polymer. The polymer is preferably polyacrylic acid-based. The method of preparation includes hydrating lecithin and a polymer in saline or water and mixing the lecithin and polymer to form the adjuvant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2004
    Publication date: September 2, 2004
    Inventor: Jay D. Gerber
  • Patent number: 6676958
    Abstract: An adjuvant for vaccines comprising lecithin and a polymer, whereby the polymer is preferably polyacrylic acid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2004
    Assignee: Advanced BioAdjuvants, LLC
    Inventor: Jay D. Gerber
  • Publication number: 20030211115
    Abstract: An adjuvant for vaccines comprising lecithin and a non-acrylic polymer selected from among polyvinyl acetate phthalate, cellulose acetate phthalate, methylcellulose, polyvinyl alcohol, and polyoxyethylene.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2003
    Publication date: November 13, 2003
    Inventor: Jay D. Gerber
  • Publication number: 20030202979
    Abstract: Methods are provided for preparing and delivering an adjuvant for vaccines including lecithin and a polymer. The polymer is preferably polyacrylic acid-based and the delivery method involves administering a vaccine, including an antigen and the adjuvant, to a mucosal surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2003
    Publication date: October 30, 2003
    Inventor: Jay D. Gerber
  • Publication number: 20030003105
    Abstract: An adjuvant for vaccines comprising lecithin and a polymer, whereby the polymer is preferably polyacrylic acid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2001
    Publication date: January 2, 2003
    Inventor: Jay D. Gerber
  • Patent number: 6113916
    Abstract: This intention provides a method for enhancing a cell mediates immune response to Mycoplasma hypneumoniae in a newborn swine which involves administering a vaccine containing an effective amount of a protective antibody-inducing antigen to a pregnant sow, following by administering the vaccine to the newborn swine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2000
    Assignee: American Cyanamid Company
    Inventors: Balbir S. Bhogal, Krishnaswamy I. Dayalu, Jay D. Gerber
  • Patent number: 4806350
    Abstract: A highly immunogenic aqueous vaccine formulation adjuvanted with a saponin and an oil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 1986
    Date of Patent: February 21, 1989
    Assignee: Norden Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventor: Jay D. Gerber
  • Patent number: 4675176
    Abstract: Protease produced by Moraxella bovis can be used as an immunoprophylactic agent for protection against infection by M. bovis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 1983
    Date of Patent: June 23, 1987
    Assignee: Norden Laboratories
    Inventor: Jay D. Gerber