Patents by Inventor Moon H. Nahm

Moon H. Nahm 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).

  • Pneumococcal serotypes
    Patent number: 10634685
    Abstract: Disclosed is a new and emerging serotype of Streptococcus pneumoniae designated serotype 6C, and assays and monoclonal antibodies useful in identifying same. Also disclosed is a novel pneumococcal polysaccharide with the repeating unit {?2) glucose 1 (1?3) glucose 2 (1?3) rhamnose (1?3) ribitol (5?phosphate}. This new serotype may be included in pneumococcal vaccines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2020
    Assignees: The UAB Research Foundation, Fundacao Oswaldo Cruz
    Inventors: Moon H. Nahm, Jisheng Lin, Angela P. Brandao, Maria Cristina Brandileone
  • Chips, detection systems, and methods for multiplex pneumococcus serology
    Patent number: 10209254
    Abstract: According to aspects illustrated herein, there are provided a sensor chip suitable for serological detection of Streptococcus pneumoniae, a method for detecting serotypes of Streptococcus pneumoniae using the sensor chip, a detection system that includes the sensor chip, and a method for detecting serotypes of Streptococcus pneumoniae using the detection system described herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2019
    Assignees: University of Rochester, The UAB Research Foundation
    Inventors: Benjamin L. Miller, Moon H. Nahm
  • PNEUMOCOCCAL SEROTYPES
    Publication number: 20180136224
    Abstract: Disclosed is a new and emerging serotype of Streptococcus pneumoniae designated serotype 6C, and assays and monoclonal antibodies useful in identifying same. Also disclosed is a novel pneumococcal polysaccharide with the repeating unit {?2) glucose 1 (1?3) glucose 2 (1?3) rhamnose (1?3) ribitol (5?phosphate}. This new serotype may be included in pneumococcal vaccines.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2017
    Publication date: May 17, 2018
    Applicants: The UAB Research Foundation, Fundacao Oswaldo Cruz, Instituto Adolfo Lutz
    Inventors: Moon H. Nahm, Jisheng Lin, Angela P. Brandao, Maria Cristina Brandileone
  • Pneumococcal serotypes
    Patent number: 9778266
    Abstract: Disclosed is a new and emerging serotype of Streptococcus pneumoniae designated serotype 6C, and assays and monoclonal antibodies useful in identifying same. Also disclosed is a novel pneumococcal polysaccharide with the repeating unit {2) glucose 1 (1?3) glucose 2 (1?3) rhamnose (1?3) ribitol (5?phosphate}. This new serotype may be included in pneumococcal vaccines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignees: The UAB Research Foundation, Fundacao Oswaldo Cruz, Instituto Adolfo Lutz
    Inventors: Moon H. Nahm, Jisheng Lin, Angela P. Brandao, Maria Cristina Brandileone
  • CHIPS, DETECTION SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR MULTIPLEX PNEUMOCOCCUS SEROLOGY
    Publication number: 20160258949
    Abstract: According to aspects illustrated herein, there are provided a sensor chip suitable for serological detection of Streptococcus pneumoniae, a method for detecting serotypes of Streptococcus pneumoniae using the sensor chip, a detection system that includes the sensor chip, and a method for detecting serotypes of Streptococcus pneumoniae using the detection system described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2014
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Inventors: Benjamin L. MILLER, Moon H. NAHM
  • PNEUMOCOCCAL SEROTYPE 6D
    Publication number: 20150157702
    Abstract: Disclosed is a new and emerging serotype of Streptococcus pneumoniae designated serotype 6D, and assays and monoclonal antibodies useful in identifying same. Also disclosed is a novel pneumococcal polysaccharide with the repeating unit?2) glucose 1 (1?3) glucose 2 (1?3) rhamnose (1-4) ribitol (5?phosphate. This new serotype may be included in pneumococcal vaccines.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2015
    Publication date: June 11, 2015
    Inventors: Moon H. Nahm, In Ho Park
  • Pneumococcal Serotype 6D
    Patent number: 8945568
    Abstract: Disclosed is a new and emerging serotype of Streptococcus pneumoniae designated serotype 6D, and assays and monoclonal antibodies useful in identifying same. Also disclosed is a novel pneumococcal polysaccharide with the repeating unit?2) glucose 1 (1?3) glucose 2 (1?3) rhamnose (1?4) ribitol (5?phosphate. This new serotype may be included in pneumococcal vaccines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2015
    Assignee: The UAB Research Foundation
    Inventors: Moon H. Nahm, In Ho Park
  • PNEUMOCOCCAL SEROTYPES
    Publication number: 20130315958
    Abstract: Disclosed is a new and emerging serotype of Streptococcus pneumoniae designated serotype 6C, and assays and monoclonal antibodies useful in identifying same. Also disclosed is a novel pneumococcal polysaccharide with the repeating unit {2) glucose 1 (1?3) glucose 2 (1?3) rhamnose (1?3) ribitol (5?phosphate}. This new serotype may be included in pneumococcal vaccines.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2013
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Inventors: Moon H. Nahm, Jisheng Lin, Angela P. Brandao, Maria Cristina Brandileone
  • Pneumococcal serotypes
    Patent number: 8481054
    Abstract: Disclosed is a new and emerging serotype of Streptococcus pneumoniae designated serotype 6C, and assays and monoclonal antibodies useful in identifying same. Also disclosed is a novel pneumococcal polysaccharide with the repeating unit {?2) glucose 1 (1?3) glucose 2 (1?3) rhamnose (1?3) ribitol (5?phosphate}. This new serotype may be included in pneumococcal vaccines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2013
    Assignees: The UAB Foundation, Fundacao Oswald Cruz, Instituto Adolfo Lutz
    Inventors: Moon H. Nahm, Jisheng Lin, Angela P. Brandao, Maria Cristina Brandileone
  • Pneumococcal serotype 6D
    Patent number: 8440815
    Abstract: Disclosed is a new and emerging serotype of Streptococcus pneumoniae designated serotype 6D, and assays and monoclonal antibodies useful in identifying same. Also disclosed is a novel pneumococcal polysaccharide with the repeating unit ?2) glucose 1 (1?3) glucose 2 (1?3) rhamnose (1?4) ribitol (5?phosphate. This new serotype may be included in pneumococcal vaccines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2013
    Assignee: UAB Research Foundation
    Inventors: Moon H. Nahm, In Ho Park
  • PNEUMOCOCCAL SEROTYPE 6D
    Publication number: 20100209457
    Abstract: Disclosed is a new and emerging serotype of Streptococcus pneumoniae designated serotype 6D, and assays and monoclonal antibodies useful in identifying same. Also disclosed is a novel pneumococcal polysaccharide with the repeating unit?2) glucose 1 (1?3) glucose 2 (1?3) rhamnose (1?4) ribitol (5?phosphate. This new serotype may be included in pneumococcal vaccines.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2008
    Publication date: August 19, 2010
    Applicant: THE UAB RESEARCH FOUNDATION
    Inventors: Moon H. Nahm, In Ho Park
  • PNEUMOCOCCAL SEROTYPES
    Publication number: 20100143414
    Abstract: Disclosed is a new and emerging serotype of Streptococcus pneumoniae designated serotype 6C, and assays and monoclonal antibodies useful in identifying same. Also disclosed is a novel pneumococcal polysaccharide with the repeating unit {?2) glucose 1 (1?3) glucose 2 (1?3) rhamnose (1?3) ribitol (5?phosphate}. This new serotype may be included in pneumococcal vaccines.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2006
    Publication date: June 10, 2010
    Applicant: THE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA RESEARCH FOUNDATION
    Inventors: Moon H. Nahm, Jisheng Lin, Angela P. Brandao, Maria Cristina Brandileone
  • Vaccine composition for preventing meningococcal disease
    Patent number: 7250164
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an anti-idiotype antibodies directed against the monoclonal antibody (HmenB3) to Neisseria meningitidis serogroup B and hybridomas producing the anti-idiotype antibodies. This invention is also directed to vaccine compositions comprising the anti-idiotypic antibodies in combination with pharmaceutically acceptable carriers. These vaccine compositions can be used to prevent or treat the serogroup B meningococcal disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2007
    Assignee: Yonsei University
    Inventors: Jeon-Soo Shin, In-Ho Park, In-Hong Choi, Moon H. Nahm