Patents by Inventor Martin Cheever

Martin Cheever 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).

  • Patent number: 8568733
    Abstract: The present invention is generally directed to HER-2/neu fusion proteins, nucleic acid molecules encoding HER-2/neu fusion proteins, viral vectors expressing HER-2/neu fusion proteins, and pharmaceutical compositions (e.g., vaccines) comprising the HER-2/neu fusion proteins and/or nucleic acid molecules encoding the HER-2/neu fusion proteins. The present invention is also directed to methods of treating or preventing cancer by eliciting or enhancing an immune response to the HER-2/neu protein, including for uses in the treatment of malignancies associated with the HER-2/neu oncogene.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2013
    Assignee: GlaxoSmithKline Biologicals SA
    Inventors: Martin A. Cheever, Dirk Gheysen
  • Patent number: 8524491
    Abstract: Compounds and compositions for eliciting or enhancing immune reactivity to HER-2/neu protein are disclosed. The compounds include polypeptides and nucleic acid molecules encoding such peptides. The compounds may be used for the prevention or treatment of malignancies in which the HER-2/neu oncogene is associated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Assignee: University of Washington through its Center for Commercialization
    Inventors: Martin A Cheever, Mary L Disis
  • Publication number: 20120301492
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for the therapy of malignant diseases, such as leukemia and cancer, are disclosed. The compositions comprise one or more of a WT1 polynucleotide, a WT1 polypeptide, an antigen-presenting cell presenting a WT1 polypeptide, an antibody that specifically binds to a WT1 polypeptide; or a T cell that specifically reacts with a WT1 polypeptide. Such compositions may be used, for example, for the prevention and treatment of metastatic diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2012
    Publication date: November 29, 2012
    Applicants: CORIXA CORPORATION, UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON
    Inventors: Alexander Gaiger, Martin A. Cheever
  • Patent number: 7901693
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for the therapy of malignant diseases, such as leukemia and cancer, are disclosed. The compositions comprise one or more of a WT1 polynucleotide, a WT1 polypeptide, an antigen-presenting cell presenting a WT1 polypeptide, an antibody that specifically binds to a WT1 polypeptide; or a T cell that specifically reacts with a WT1 polypeptide. Such compositions may be used, for example, for the prevention and treatment of metastatic diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2011
    Assignee: Corixa Corporation
    Inventors: Alexander Gaiger, Martin A Cheever
  • Publication number: 20100166738
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for the therapy of malignant diseases, such as leukemia and cancer, are disclosed. The compositions comprise one or more of a WT1 polynucleotide, a WT1 polypeptide, an antigen-presenting cell presenting a WT1 polypeptide, an antibody that specifically binds to a WT1 polypeptide; or a T cell that specifically reacts with a WT1 polypeptide. Such compositions may be used, for example, for the prevention and treatment of metastatic diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2009
    Publication date: July 1, 2010
    Inventors: Alexander Gaiger, Martin A. Cheever
  • Publication number: 20100087621
    Abstract: Methods for the detection, monitoring and treatment of malignancies in which the HER-2/neu oncogene is associated are disclosed. Detection of specific T cell activation (e.g., by measuring the proliferation of T cells) in response to in vitro exposure to the HER-2/neu protein, or detection of immunocomplexes formed between the HER-2/neu protein and antibodies in body fluid, allows the diagnosis of the presence of a malignancy in which the HER-2/neu oncogene is associated. The present invention also discloses methods and compositions, including peptides, for treating such malignancies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2009
    Publication date: April 8, 2010
    Applicant: University of Washington
    Inventors: Martin A. Cheever, Mary L. Disis
  • Patent number: 7662386
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for the therapy of malignant diseases, such as leukemia and cancer, are disclosed. The compositions comprise one or more of a WT1 polynucleotide, a WT1 polypeptide, an antigen-presenting cell presenting a WT1 polypeptide, an antibody that specifically binds to a WT1 polypeptide; or a T cell that specifically reacts with a WT1 polypeptide. Such compositions may be used, for example, for the prevention and treatment of metastatic diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2010
    Assignees: Corixa Corporation, University of Washington
    Inventors: Alexander Gaiger, Martin A. Cheever
  • Patent number: 7655239
    Abstract: Methods for the detection, monitoring and treatment of malignancies in which the HER-2/neu oncogene is associated are disclosed. Detection of specific T cell activation (e.g., by measuring the proliferation of T cells) in response to in vitro exposure to the HER-2/neu protein, or detection of immunocomplexes formed between the HER-2/neu protein and antibodies in body fluid, allows the diagnosis of the presence of a malignancy in which the HER-2/neu oncogene is associated. The present invention also discloses methods and compositions, including peptides, for treating such malignancies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2010
    Assignee: University of Washington
    Inventors: Martin A Cheever, Mary L Disis
  • Publication number: 20100010075
    Abstract: Compounds and compositions for eliciting or enhancing immune reactivity to HER-2/neu protein are disclosed. The compounds include polypeptides and nucleic acid molecules encoding such peptides. The compounds may be used for the prevention or treatment of malignancies in which the HER-2/neu oncogene is associated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2009
    Publication date: January 14, 2010
    Applicant: University of Washington
    Inventors: Martin A. CHEEVER, Mary L. Disis
  • Patent number: 7601697
    Abstract: Compounds and compositions for eliciting or enhancing immune reactivity to HER-2/neu protein are disclosed. The compounds include polypeptides and nucleic acid molecules encoding such peptides. The compounds may be used for the prevention or treatment of malignancies in which the HER-2/neu oncogene is associated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2009
    Assignee: University of Washington
    Inventors: Martin A Cheever, Mary L Disis
  • Publication number: 20080241268
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for the therapy of malignant diseases, such as leukemia and cancer, are disclosed. The compositions comprise one or more of a WT1 polynucleotide, a WT1 polypeptide, an antigen-presenting cell presenting a WT1 polypeptide, an antibody that specifically binds to a WT1 polypeptide; or a T cell that specifically reacts with a WT1 polypeptide. Such compositions may be used, for example, for the prevention and treatment of metastatic diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2007
    Publication date: October 2, 2008
    Applicants: CORIXA CORPORATION, UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON
    Inventors: Alexander Gaiger, Martin A. Cheever
  • Publication number: 20080213295
    Abstract: The present invention is generally directed to HER-2/neu fusion proteins, nucleic acid molecules encoding HER-2/neu fusion proteins, viral vectors expressing HER-2/neu fusion proteins, and pharmaceutical compositions (e.g., vaccines) comprising the HER-2/neu fusion proteins and/or nucleic acid molecules encoding the HER-2/neu fusion proteins. The present invention is also directed to methods of treating or preventing cancer by eliciting or enhancing an immune response to the HER-2/neu protein, including for uses in the treatment of malignancies associated with the HER-2/neu oncogene.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2008
    Publication date: September 4, 2008
    Applicants: CORIXA CORPORATION, SMITHKLINE BEECHAM BIOLOGICALS S.A.
    Inventors: Martin A. Cheever, Dirk Gheysen
  • Patent number: 7375091
    Abstract: The present invention is generally directed to HER-2/neu fusion proteins, nucleic acid molecules encoding HER-2/neu fusion proteins, viral vectors expressing HER-2/neu fusion proteins, and pharmaceutical compositions (e.g., vaccines) comprising the HER-2/neu fusion proteins and/or nucleic acid molecules encoding the HER-2/neu fusion proteins. The present invention is also directed to methods of treating or preventing cancer by eliciting or enhancing an immune response to the HER-2/neu protein, including for uses in the treatment of malignancies associated with the HER-2/neu oncogene.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2008
    Assignees: Corixa Corporation, SmithKline Beecham Biologicals s.a.
    Inventors: Martin A. Cheever, Dirk Gheysen
  • Patent number: 7368119
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for the therapy of malignant diseases, such as leukemia and cancer, are disclosed. The compositions comprise one or more of a WT1 polynucleotide, a WT1 polypeptide, an antigen-presenting cell presenting a WT1 polypeptide, an antibody that specifically binds to a WT1 polypeptide; or a T cell that specifically reacts with a WT1 polypeptide. Such compositions may be used, for example, for the prevention and treatment of metastatic diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2008
    Assignees: Corixa Corporation, University of Washington
    Inventors: Alexander Gaiger, Martin A. Cheever
  • Publication number: 20080076904
    Abstract: Methods for the detection, monitoring and treatment of malignancies in which the HER-2/neu oncogene is associated are disclosed. Detection of specific T cell activation (e.g., by measuring the proliferation of T cells) in response to in vitro exposure to the HER-2/neu protein, or detection of immunocomplexes formed between the HER-2/neu protein and antibodies in body fluid, allows the diagnosis of the presence of a malignancy in which the HER-2/neu oncogene is associated. The present invention also discloses methods and compositions, including peptides, for treating such malignancies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2007
    Publication date: March 27, 2008
    Applicant: University of Washington
    Inventors: Martin Cheever, Mary Disis
  • Patent number: 7329410
    Abstract: A method for enhancing or inducing an immune response to WT1 is disclosed. In particular, the method comprises administering to a patient an immunogenic composition comprising an isolated polypeptide consisting of amino acids 1-249 of WT1 and a non-specific immune response enhancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2008
    Assignees: Corixa Corporation, University of Washington
    Inventors: Alexander Gaiger, Martin A. Cheever
  • Patent number: 7247703
    Abstract: Methods for the detection, monitoring and treatment of malignancies in which the HER-2/neu oncogene is associated are disclosed. Detection of specific T cell activation (e.g., by measuring the proliferation of T cells) in response to in vitro exposure to the HER-2/neu protein, or detection of immunocomplexes formed between the HER-2/neu protein and antibodies in body fluid, allows the diagnosis of the presence of a malignancy in which the HER-2/neu oncogene is associated. The present invention also discloses methods and compositions, including peptides, for treating such malignancies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2007
    Assignee: University of Washington
    Inventors: Martin A Cheever, Mary L Disis
  • Patent number: 7229623
    Abstract: The present invention is generally directed to Her-2/neu fusion proteins, nucleic acid molecules encoding Her-2/neu fusion proteins, viral vectors expressing Her-2/neu fusion proteins, and pharmaceutical compositions (e.g., vaccines) comprising the Her-2/neu fusion proteins and/or nucleic acid molecules encoding the Her-2/neu fusion proteins. The present invention is also directed to methods of treating or preventing cancer by eliciting or enhancing an immune response to the Her-2/neu protein, including for uses in the treatment of malignancies associated with the Her-2/neu oncogene.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2007
    Assignee: Corixa Corporation
    Inventors: Martin A. Cheever, Dirk Gheysen
  • Patent number: 7198920
    Abstract: The present invention is generally directed to HER-2/neu fusion proteins, nucleic acid molecules encoding HER-2/neu fusion proteins, viral vectors expressing HER-2/neu fusion proteins, and pharmaceutical compositions (e.g., vaccines) comprising the HER-2/neu fusion proteins and/or nucleic acid molecules encoding the HER-2/neu fusion proteins. The present invention is also directed to methods of treating or preventing cancer by eliciting or enhancing an immune response to the HER-2/neu protein, including for uses in the treatment of malignancies associated with the HER-2/neu oncogene.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2007
    Assignees: Corika Corporation, SmithKline Beecham Biologicals, S.A.
    Inventors: Martin A. Cheever, Dirk Gheysen
  • Publication number: 20070026008
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for the therapy of malignant diseases, such as leukemia and cancer, are disclosed. The compositions comprise one or more of a WT1 polynucleotide, a WT1 polypeptide, an antigen-presenting cell presenting a WT1 polypeptide, an antibody that specifically binds to a WT1 polypeptide; or a T cell that specifically reacts with a WT1 polypeptide. Such compositions may be used, for example, for the prevention and treatment of metastatic diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2006
    Publication date: February 1, 2007
    Applicants: Corixa Corporation, University of Washington
    Inventors: Alexander Gaiger, Martin Cheever