Patents by Inventor Joan Brisker

Joan Brisker 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).

  • Mycobacterial vaccine
    Patent number: 7393541
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for enhancing the immunity of a subject or vaccinating a subject against mycobacterial infections are disclosed. The invention provides compositions comprising formalin inactivated cultures of a mycobacterium, such as M. bovis, and a Novasome® adjuvant, as well as methods for using such compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2008
    Assignee: Novavax, Inc.
    Inventors: D. Craig Wright, Joan Brisker, Mark A. Chambers
  • Mycobacterial vaccine
    Publication number: 20050118201
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for enhancing the immunity of a subject or vaccinating a subject against mycobacterial infections are disclosed. The invention provides compositions comprising formalin inactivated cultures of a mycobacterium, such as M. bovis, and a Novasome® adjuvant, as well as methods for using such compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2004
    Publication date: June 2, 2005
    Applicant: NOVAVAX, INC.
    Inventors: D. Wright, Joan Brisker, Mark Chambers
  • Methods of inactivating bacteria including bacterial spores
    Patent number: 6015832
    Abstract: Methods for inactivating bacteria including bacterial spores using an oil-in-water emulsion are provided. The oil-in-water emulsion comprises an oil, a surfactant and an organic phosphate-based solvent. These methods can be used to inactivate a wide variety of bacteria such as Bacillus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 1997
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2000
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of Michigan
    Inventors: James R. Baker, Jr., D. Craig Wright, Michael M. Hayes, Tarek Hamouda, Joan Brisker