Patents by Inventor Jay McCoy

Jay McCoy 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: 20230145532
    Abstract: A novel electroporation device for the delivery of vaccines that is both effective in generating a protective immune response and tolerable delivery to a subject (or near painless); and also methods of using same device to vaccinate a subject against a variety of infectious diseases and types of cancer in a near painless.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2022
    Publication date: May 11, 2023
    Inventors: Kate Broderick, Jay McCoy, Stephen V. Kemmerrer, Feng Lin, Rune Kjeken
  • Patent number: 11565107
    Abstract: A novel electroporation device for the delivery of vaccines that is both effective in generating a protective immune response and tolerable delivery to a subject (or near painless); and also methods of using same device to vaccinate a subject against a variety of infectious diseases and types of cancer in a near painless.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2023
    Assignee: Inovio Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Kate Broderick, Jay McCoy, Stephen V. Kemmerrer, Feng Lin, Rune Kjeken
  • Publication number: 20230017972
    Abstract: An injection device for in vivo delivery of an agent includes a tubular body defining a lumen that extends along a central axis that is oriented along a longitudinal direction. A distal end of the lumen is occluded and the tubular body defines at least one side-port extending from the lumen to an outer surface of the tubular body. The at least one side-port is elongated along the outer surface of the tubular body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2022
    Publication date: January 19, 2023
    Inventors: Paul Fisher, Jay McCoy, Alison A. Generotti, Brenden Ulysses Zounes, Ryne Lucas Contreras
  • Publication number: 20230001169
    Abstract: An electrode array for use with an electroporation device includes a support member having a top surface and a bottom surface and defines a plurality of injection channels extending from the top surface to the bottom surface. A plurality of needle electrodes are coupled to the support member, such that distal ends of the plurality of needle electrodes extend to a needle depth below the bottom surface. The plurality of needle electrodes are arranged in a matrix pattern having rows of the needle electrodes and columns of the needle electrodes disposed along the support member. The plurality of injection channels are dispersed within the matrix pattern.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2022
    Publication date: January 5, 2023
    Inventors: Jay McCoy, Paul Fisher, SR.
  • Publication number: 20220212002
    Abstract: The disclosure is directed to a device for electroporating and delivering one or more antigens and a method of electroporating and delivering one or more antigens to cells of epidermal tissues using the device. The device comprises a housing, a plurality of electrode arrays projecting from the housing, each electrode array including at least one electrode, a pulse generator electrically coupled to the electrodes, a programmable microcontroller electrically coupled to the pulse generator, and an electrical power source coupled to the pulse generator and the microcontroller. The electrode arrays define spatially separate sites.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2022
    Publication date: July 7, 2022
    Inventors: Kate Broderick, Jay McCoy, Stephen V. Kemmerrer
  • Patent number: 11291836
    Abstract: The disclosure is directed to a device for electroporating and delivering one or more antigens and a method of electroporating and delivering one or more antigens to cells of epidermal tissues using the device. The device comprises a housing, a plurality of electrode arrays projecting from the housing, each electrode array including at least one electrode, a pulse generator electrically coupled to the electrodes, a programmable microcontroller electrically coupled to the pulse generator, and an electrical power source coupled to the pulse generator and the microcontroller. The electrode arrays define spatially separate sites.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2022
    Assignee: Inovio Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Kate Broderick, Jay McCoy, Stephen V. Kemmerrer
  • Publication number: 20210353939
    Abstract: The present invention relates to dual depth electroporation devices capable of electorporating both muscle tissue and skin tissue in a single application in order to generate a broad immune response in a subject, and uses of the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2021
    Publication date: November 18, 2021
    Inventors: Kate Broderick, Feng LIN, Jay McCoy, Stephen V. Kemmerrer, Rune KJEKEN
  • Publication number: 20210290941
    Abstract: A device for vacuum-assisted in vivo electroporation of tissue includes a housing that defines a chamber and at least one opening into the chamber. A port extends through the housing, is remote from the at least one opening, and is connectable to a vacuum source. The port is configured to communicate vacuum pressure from the vacuum source to the chamber. A plurality of electrodes are positioned within the chamber and are configured to deliver one or more electroporation pulses to a targeted portion of tissue extending through the opening and held in the chamber responsive to the vacuum pressure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2021
    Publication date: September 23, 2021
    Inventors: Paul Fisher, Andrea Kemme, Eric Schade, Jay McCoy, Kate Broderick, Alison A. Generotti
  • Publication number: 20210260298
    Abstract: A jet injection and electroporation device for use with an agent cartridge defining a volume containing a pre-measured dose of agent therein, the electroporation device including a housing having an axis extend therethrough, a nozzle at least partially positioned within the housing, and a cavity sized to receive at least a portion of the agent cartridge therein. The device also includes an array having a plurality of electrodes extending therefrom, a propulsion cartridge configured to operatively engage the cartridge when the agent cartridge is positioned within the cavity; and a power supply in electrical communication with the array.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2021
    Publication date: August 26, 2021
    Inventors: Jay McCoy, Kate Broderick, Stephen Vincent Kemmerrer
  • Patent number: 11097099
    Abstract: The present invention relates to dual depth electroporation devices capable of electorporating both muscle tissue and skin tissue in a single application in order to generate a broad immune response in a subject, and uses of the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2021
    Assignee: Inovio Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Kate Broderick, Feng Lin, Jay McCoy, Stephen V Kemmerrer, Rune Kjeken
  • Patent number: 11027071
    Abstract: An jet injection and electroporation device for use with an agent cartridge defining a volume containing a pre-measured dose of agent therein, the electroporation device including a housing having an axis extend therethrough, a nozzle at least partially positioned within the housing, and a cavity sized to receive at least a portion of the agent cartridge therein. The device also includes an array having a plurality of electrodes extending therefrom, a propulsion cartridge configured to operatively engage the cartridge when the agent cartridge is positioned within the cavity; and a power supply in electrical communication with the array.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2021
    Assignee: Inovio Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Jay McCoy, Kate Broderick, Stephen Kemmerrer
  • Publication number: 20210146118
    Abstract: The present invention relates to electroporation (EP) devices that are able to generate an electroporation causing electrical field at the mucosal! layer, and preferably in a tolerable manner. Further, it includes the generation of a protective immune response, cellular and/or humoral, using the oral EP device along with a genetic construct that encodes an immunogenic sequence.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2021
    Publication date: May 20, 2021
    Inventors: Stephen V. Kemmerrer, Kate Broderick, Jay McCoy
  • Patent number: 10905870
    Abstract: The present invention relates to electroporation (EP) devices that are able to generate an electroporation causing electrical field at the mucosal layer, and preferably in a tolerable manner. Further, it includes the generation of a protective immune response, cellular and/or humoral, using the oral EP device along with a genetic construct that encodes an immunogenic sequence.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2021
    Assignee: Inovio Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen V. Kemmerrer, Kate Broderick, Jay McCoy
  • Publication number: 20200246613
    Abstract: The disclosure is directed to a device for electroporating and delivering one or more antigens and a method of electroporating and delivering one or more antigens to cells of epidermal tissues using the device. The device comprises a housing, a plurality of electrode arrays projecting from the housing, each electrode array including at least one electrode, a pulse generator electrically coupled to the electrodes, a programmable microcontroller electrically coupled to the pulse generator, and an electrical power source coupled to the pulse generator and the microcontroller. The electrode arrays define spatially separate sites.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2020
    Publication date: August 6, 2020
    Inventors: Kate Broderick, Jay McCoy, Stephen V. Kemmerrer
  • Patent number: 10668279
    Abstract: The disclosure is directed to a device for electroporating and delivering one or more antigens and a method of electroporating and delivering one or more antigens to cells of epidermal tissues using the device. The device comprises a housing, a plurality of electrode arrays projecting from the housing, each electrode array including at least one electrode, a pulse generator electrically coupled to the electrodes, a programmable microcontroller electrically coupled to the pulse generator, and an electrical power source coupled to the pulse generator and the microcontroller. The electrode arrays define spatially separate sites.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2020
    Assignee: Inovio Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Kate Broderick, Jay McCoy, Stephen V. Kemmerrer
  • Publication number: 20200016400
    Abstract: A method and device for electroporating adipocytes in the adipose layer of tissue, where the device includes a frame, a first electrode coupled to the frame having a first contact surface, a second electrode coupled to the frame having a second contact surface, and where the first contact surf ace and the second contact surface define a treatment zone therebetween. The method including positioning a fold of tissue between the first and second electrodes such that the treatment zone formed between the two electrodes includes an adipose layer of tissue and no skeletal muscle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2017
    Publication date: January 16, 2020
    Inventors: Paul FISHER, Kate BRODERICK, Jay MCCOY
  • Publication number: 20190184153
    Abstract: The present invention relates to electroporation (EP) devices that are able to generate an electroporation causing electrical field at the mucosal layer, and preferably in a tolerable manner. Further, it includes the generation of a protective immune response, cellular and/or humoral, using the oral EP device along with a genetic construct that encodes an immunogenic sequence.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2018
    Publication date: June 20, 2019
    Inventors: Stephen V. Kemmerrer, Kate Broderick, Jay McCoy
  • Publication number: 20190167983
    Abstract: Devices and methods for delivering an electropermeabilizing pulse of electric energy to a tissue surface to enable delivery into cells in the tissue therapeutic substances. The device incorporates a source capable of generating a sufficient voltage potential to deliver a spark across a gap and delivers same to the tissue surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2019
    Publication date: June 6, 2019
    Applicant: VGX Pharmaceuticals, LLC
    Inventors: Thomas Joseph KARDOS, Stephen Vincent KEMMERRER, Rune KJEKEN, Kate BRODERICK, Jay MCCOY, Michael P. FONS
  • Patent number: 10232173
    Abstract: Devices and methods for delivering an electropermeabilizing pulse of electric energy to a tissue surface to enable delivery into cells in the tissue therapeutic substances. The device incorporates a source capable of generating a sufficient voltage potential to deliver a spark across a gap and delivers same to the tissue surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2019
    Assignee: VGX Pharmaceuticals, LLC
    Inventors: Thomas Joseph Kardos, Stephen Vincent Kemmerer, Rune Kjeken, Kate Broderick, Jay McCoy, Michael P Fons
  • Publication number: 20190000489
    Abstract: An jet injection and electroporation device for use with an agent cartridge defining a volume containing a pre-measured dose of agent therein, the electroporation device including a housing having an axis extend therethrough, a nozzle at least partially positioned within the housing, and a cavity sized to receive at least a portion of the agent cartridge therein. The device also includes an array having a plurality of electrodes extending therefrom, a propulsion cartridge configured to operatively engage the cartridge when the agent cartridge is positioned within the cavity; and a power supply in electrical communication with the array.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2016
    Publication date: January 3, 2019
    Inventors: Jay McCoy, Kate Broderick, Stephen Kemmerrer