Patents by Inventor Michael Curran

Michael Curran 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: 12637518
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to dual specific antibodies, which bind to both PD-L1 and PD-L2, and methods of using such antibodies to treat cancers, such as those that express or overexpress PD-L1, PD-L2, or both.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2023
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2026
    Assignee: BOARD OF REGENTS, THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
    Inventor: Michael Curran
  • Publication number: 20230365708
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to dual specific antibodies, which bind to both PD-L1 and PD-L2, and methods of using such antibodies to treat cancers, such as those that express or overexpress PD-L1, PD-L2, or both.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2023
    Publication date: November 16, 2023
    Applicant: Board of Regents, The University of Texas System
    Inventor: Michael CURRAN
  • Patent number: 11748705
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems and methods for tracking and managing location information for automobile assets. By affixing passive transmitter tags with unique identification information to automobile assets, location information may be associated with designated areas and/or location information by scanning the passive transmitter tags at various scan points. The location and automobile asset information may be stored, read, and updated in a centralized cloud database platform, accessible at varying levels to suppliers, manufacturers, shippers, and others.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: Surgere, LLC
    Inventors: William Wappler, David Hampton, Robert Fink, Michael Curran
  • Publication number: 20230051636
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems and methods for tracking and managing location information for automobile assets. By affixing passive transmitter tags with unique identification information to automobile assets, location information may be associated with designated areas and/or location information by scanning the passive transmitter tags at various scan points. The location and automobile asset information may be stored, read, and updated in a centralized cloud database platform, accessible at varying levels to suppliers, manufacturers, shippers, and others.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2022
    Publication date: February 16, 2023
    Inventors: William WAPPLER, David HAMPTON, Robert FINK, Michael CURRAN
  • Patent number: 11507918
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems and methods for tracking and managing location information for automobile assets. By affixing passive transmitter tags with unique identification information to automobile assets, location information may be associated with designated areas and/or location information by scanning the passive transmitter tags at various scan points. The location and automobile asset information may be stored, read, and updated in a centralized cloud database platform, accessible at varying levels to suppliers, manufacturers, shippers, and others.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2022
    Assignee: Surgere, LLC
    Inventors: William Wappler, David Hampton, Robert Fink, Michael Curran
  • Publication number: 20220175744
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods of treating patients with a combination of a transcription inhibitor (e.g., a STAT3 inhibitor) and an immune checkpoint blockade therapy (e.g., anti-PD-1 therapy, anti-PD-L1 therapy, anti-CTLA-4 therapy). The patient may have a proliferative disease, such as cancer or psoriasis. The patient may have a pathogenic infection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2020
    Publication date: June 9, 2022
    Applicant: Board of Regents, The University of Texas System
    Inventors: Waldemar PRIEBE, Rafal ZIELINSKI, Michael CURRAN, Midan AI
  • Patent number: 11138553
    Abstract: A system that utilizes two different types of RFID data capture devices; at least one standard fixed RFID portal (e.g., one reader and two antennas) and at least one handheld or mobile RFID device in combination with passive RFID tags (i.e., transmitters). The system acquires, tracks, and reports asset location specific to a manufacturing plant and storage yard (i.e., the inventory), as well as production milestone events. GPS asset location data is tracked almost continuously and reported on demand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2021
    Assignee: Surgere, Inc.
    Inventors: William Wappler, David Hampton, Robert Fink, Michael Curran
  • Publication number: 20190026690
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems and methods for tracking and managing location information for automobile assets. By affixing passive transmitter tags with unique identification information to automobile assets, location information may be associated with designated areas and/or location information by scanning the passive transmitter tags at various scan points. The location and automobile asset information may be stored, read, and updated in a centralized cloud database platform, accessible at varying levels to suppliers, manufacturers, shippers, and others.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2018
    Publication date: January 24, 2019
    Inventors: William WAPPLER, David HAMPTON, Robert FINK, Michael CURRAN
  • Publication number: 20180300673
    Abstract: A system that utilizes two different types of RFID data capture devices; at least one standard fixed RFID portal (e.g., one reader and two antennas) and at least one handheld or mobile RFID device in combination with passive RFID tags (i.e., transmitters). The system acquires, tracks, and reports asset location specific to a manufacturing plant and storage yard (i.e., the inventory), as well as production milestone events. GPS asset location data is tracked almost continuously and reported on demand.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2018
    Publication date: October 18, 2018
    Inventors: William WAPPLER, David HAMPTON, Robert FINK, Michael CURRAN
  • Patent number: 9868961
    Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods for effectuating the localized expression of anti-CTLA-4 antibody proximal to a target tissue in a patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2018
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: James Allison, Michael Curran
  • Publication number: 20170114364
    Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods for effectuating the localized expression of anti-CTLA-4 antibody proximal to a target tissue in a patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2007
    Publication date: April 27, 2017
    Applicant: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: James Allison, Michael Curran
  • Publication number: 20110044953
    Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods for effectuating the localized expression of anti-CTLA-4 antibody proximal to a target tissue in a patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2007
    Publication date: February 24, 2011
    Applicant: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: James Allison, Michael Curran
  • Publication number: 20070084385
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and a device for pelletizing unprocessed cellulosic fibrous material on an industrial scale, and in particular to the use of said unprocessed cellulosic fibrous material pellets as a combustible fuel product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2006
    Publication date: April 19, 2007
    Inventors: Pedro Lana, Michael Curran
  • Patent number: 6870791
    Abstract: Airports and other public places require security measures for the screening of human subjects for illicit objects and materials concealed from view beneath clothing. However, at present most of such screening processes involve only metal detectors, which are inherently incapable of detecting non-metallic illicit objects and materials. For this reason, there remains a strong need for novel systems and methods that can detect all types of materials. The present invention provides for a portal detection system that is configured for safe, rapid, and non-invasive scanning of human subjects. For this purpose, the portal detection system utilizes acoustic technology to achieve this end. The portal detection systems of the present invention may optionally be used in conjunction with conventional metal detection means. The invention encompasses portal detection systems, their use in scanning human subjects, and corresponding methods of scanning human subjects for illicit objects and substances.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2005
    Inventors: David D. Caulfield, Michael Curran, Robert Tarini
  • Publication number: 20050052948
    Abstract: Airports and other public places require security measures for the screening of human subjects for illicit objects and materials concealed from view beneath clothing. However, at present most of such screening processes involve only metal detectors, which are inherently incapable of detecting non-metallic illicit objects and materials. For this reason, there remains a strong need for novel systems and methods that can detect all types of materials. The present invention provides for a portal detection system that is configured for safe, rapid, and non-invasive scanning of human subjects. For this purpose, the portal detection system utilizes acoustic technology to achieve this end. The portal detection systems of the present invention may optionally be used in conjunction with conventional metal detection means. The invention encompasses portal detection systems, their use in scanning human subjects, and corresponding methods of scanning human subjects for illicit objects and substances.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 26, 2002
    Publication date: March 10, 2005
    Inventors: David Caulfield, Michael Curran, Robert Tarini
  • Patent number: D879934
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2020
    Assignee: Henkel IP & Holding GmbH
    Inventors: Cedric Gobber, Kevin M. Hafer, Anne Elizabeth Lindert Nixon, Terannie Vazquez Alvarez, Michael Curran