Patents by Inventor NATHANIEL STEPHENS

NATHANIEL STEPHENS 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: 20240042005
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to the use of different self-amplifying RNA molecules to enhance immune responses, for example immune responses following prophylactic vaccination or therapeutic administration. Some embodiments relate to compositions and methods for inducing an immune response in a subject using prime-boost immunization regimens.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2023
    Publication date: February 8, 2024
    Inventors: Kurt Iver KAMRUD, Nathaniel Stephen WANG, Parinaz ALIAHMAD, Jason L. DEHART
  • Patent number: 11873507
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the field of molecular virology, and particularly relates to nucleic acid molecules encoding a modified alphavirus virus viral genome or self-replicating RNA (srRNA) construct, pharmaceutical compositions containing the same, and the use of such nucleic acid molecules and compositions for production of desired products in cell cultures or in a living body. Also provided are methods for eliciting a pharmacodynamics effect in a subject.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Assignee: Replicate Bioscience, Inc.
    Inventors: Nathaniel Stephen Wang, Shigeki Joseph Miyake-Stoner, Parinaz Aliahmad
  • Patent number: 11845939
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to nucleic acid molecules for use in regulating gene expression. Disclosed herein include nucleic acid molecules containing one or more structural elements of the viral capsid enhancer operably linked to a coding sequence of a gene of interest. In some embodiments, the viral capsid enhancer comprises a Downstream Loop (DLP) from a viral capsid protein, or a variant of the DLP.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2023
    Assignee: Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Kurt Iver Kamrud, Maung Nyan Win, Nathaniel Stephen Wang, Jason L. DeHart
  • Publication number: 20230398200
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the field of molecular virology, including nucleic acid molecules comprising modified viral genomes or replicons, pharmaceutical compositions containing the same, and the use of such nucleic acid molecules and compositions for production of desired products in cell cultures or in a living body. Also provided are methods for eliciting an immune response in a subject in need thereof, as well as methods for preventing and/or treating various health conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2021
    Publication date: December 14, 2023
    Inventors: Nathaniel Stephen WANG, Shigeki Joseph MIYAKE-STONER
  • Patent number: 11826416
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to the use of different self-amplifying RNA molecules to enhance immune responses, for example immune responses following prophylactic vaccination or therapeutic administration. Some embodiments relate to compositions and methods for inducing an immune response in a subject using prime-boost immunization regimens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Assignee: Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Kurt Iver Kamrud, Nathaniel Stephen Wang, Parinaz Aliahmad, Jason L. Dehart
  • Patent number: 11730804
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to the field of molecular virology, and particularly relates to nucleic acid molecules encoding a modified alphavirus virus viral genome or self-replicating RNA (srRNA) construct, recombinant cells and pharmaceutical compositions containing the same, as well as the use of such nucleic acid molecules, recombinant cells and compositions for production of desired products in cell cultures or in a living body. Also provided are methods for eliciting an immune response in a subject in need thereof, as well as methods for preventing and/or treating rabies virus infection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Assignee: Replicate Bioscience, Inc.
    Inventors: Nathaniel Stephen Wang, Shigeki Joseph Miyake-Stoner, Parinaz Aliahmad, Andrew Geall
  • Publication number: 20230227850
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to viral-based expression systems suitable for the production of molecule of interests in recombinant host cells. The disclosure particularly relates to nucleic acid constructs, such as expression vectors, containing a modified arterivirus genome or replicon RNA in which at least some of its original viral sequence has been deleted. Also included in the disclosure are viral-based expression vectors including one or more expression cassettes encoding heterologous polypeptides. In some embodiments, the expression cassettes are configured and positioned at defined locations on the viral genome so as to enable expression of the heterologous polypeptides in a tunable manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2023
    Publication date: July 20, 2023
    Inventors: Kurt Iver KAMRUD, Nathaniel Stephen WANG, Martina FELDERMAN, Nancy C. CARRICO
  • Publication number: 20230167459
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the field of molecular virology, and particularly relates to nucleic acid molecules encoding a modified alphavirus virus viral genome or self-replicating RNA (srRNA) construct, pharmaceutical compositions containing the same, and the use of such nucleic acid molecules and compositions for production of desired products in cell cultures or in a living body. Also provided are methods for eliciting a pharmacodynamics effect in a subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2021
    Publication date: June 1, 2023
    Inventors: Nathaniel Stephen WANG, Shigeki Joseph MIYAKE-STONER, Parinaz ALIAHMAD
  • Patent number: 11555205
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to viral-based expression systems suitable for the production of molecule of interests in recombinant host cells. The disclosure particularly relates to nucleic acid constructs, such as expression vectors, containing a modified arterivirus genome or replicon RNA in which at least some of its original viral sequence has been deleted. Also included in the disclosure are viral-based expression vectors including one or more expression cassettes encoding heterologous polypeptides. In some embodiments, the expression cassettes are configured and positioned at defined locations on the viral genome so as to enable expression of the heterologous polypeptides in a tunable manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2023
    Assignee: Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Kurt Iver Kamrud, Nathaniel Stephen Wang, Martina Felderman, Nancy C. Carrico
  • Patent number: 11510975
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the field of molecular virology, and particularly relates to nucleic acid molecules encoding a modified equine encephalitis virus viral genome or self-replicating RNA (srRNA) construct, pharmaceutical compositions containing the same, and the use of such nucleic acid molecules and compositions for production of desired products in cell cultures or in a living body. Also provided are methods for eliciting an immune response in a subject in need thereof, as well as methods for preventing and/or treating cancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2022
    Assignee: Replicate Bioscience, Inc.
    Inventors: Nathaniel Stephen Wang, Shigeki Joseph Miyake-Stoner, Parinaz Aliahmad
  • Patent number: 11388789
    Abstract: A method for controlling operation of a lighting system is provided. The method includes operating the lighting system in a first mode during a time period to provide a first light output. The first output can be a blend of HINS light and non-HINS light. The method includes determining a dosage amount of HINS light provided during the time period. Furthermore, the method includes operating the lighting system in a second mode to provide a second lighting output. The second light output can be HINS light or a blend of HINS light and non-HINS light. Furthermore, spectral energy associated with HINS light in the second light output is greater than spectral energy associated with the HINS light in the first light output.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2022
    Assignee: Hubbell Lighting, Inc.
    Inventors: Blake Ashton Nickles, Nathaniel Stephen Hack DeVol, Leslie Anne Cade
  • Patent number: 11313525
    Abstract: Multi-function lighting fixtures are provided. In one example implementation, a lighting fixture may include an optical housing extending lengthwise between a first end and a second end. The optical housing may include a plurality of light sources disposed within an interior of the optical housing and a plurality of optical elements disposed along an exterior of the optical housing. The optical housing may also a plurality of sections defined within the interior of the optical housing. Each of the optical sections may be associated with a separate light source of the plurality of light sources and a separate optical element of the plurality of optical elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2022
    Assignee: Hubbell Lighting, Inc.
    Inventors: John Hollander, Chris Bailey, Brien Joseph Housand, Eric Miller, David Rector, Ryan Thompson, Michael Tinstman, Nathaniel Stephen Hack DeVol, Stephen Andrew Kiff
  • Publication number: 20220016237
    Abstract: Nucleic acid molecules encoding hepatitis B virus (HBV) surface antigens, HBV core antigens, and HBV polymerase antigens, and related combinations, are described. Also described are vectors, such as DNA plasmids or viral vectors, and RNA replicons, expressing the HBV antigens, and pharmaceutical compositions containing the expression vectors. Methods of inducing an immune response against HBV or treating an HBV-induced disease, particularly in individuals having chronic HBV infection, using the pharmaceutical compositions of the invention are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2021
    Publication date: January 20, 2022
    Inventors: Jason L. DEHART, Nathaniel Stephen WANG, Parinaz ALIAHMAD, Christian MAINE, Heather Lynn DAVIS, Craig PACE
  • Publication number: 20210330781
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to the use of different self-amplifying RNA molecules to enhance immune responses, for example immune responses following prophylactic vaccination or therapeutic administration. Some embodiments relate to compositions and methods for inducing an immune response in a subject using prime-boost immunization regimens.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2021
    Publication date: October 28, 2021
    Inventors: Kurt Iver KAMRUD, Nathaniel Stephen WANG, Parinaz ALIAHMAD, Jason L. DEHART
  • Patent number: 11098862
    Abstract: A wall-wash lighting fixture is provided. The wall-wash lighting fixture includes a solid-state light source having a light emitting surface configured to emit light. The light emitting surface is a long dimension of the light emitting surface. The wall-wash lighting fixture further includes a frustoconical structure. The solid-state light source is positioned to emit light into the frustoconical structure. The wall-wash lighting fixture includes a reflector coupled to the frustoconical structure such that light exiting frustoconical structure is reflected at a non-parallel angle relative to a vertical axis associated with the wall-wash lighting fixture. The reflector defines an opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2021
    Assignee: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventors: Nathaniel Stephen Hack DeVol, David Allen Venhaus
  • Patent number: 11083786
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to the use of different self-amplifying RNA molecules to enhance immune responses, for example immune responses following prophylactic vaccination or therapeutic administration. Some embodiments relate to compositions and methods for inducing an immune response in a subject using prime-boost immunization regimens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2021
    Assignee: JANSSEN PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventors: Kurt Iver Kamrud, Nathaniel Stephen Wang, Parinaz Aliahmad, Jason DeHart
  • Publication number: 20210071835
    Abstract: Multi-function lighting fixtures are provided. In one example implementation, a lighting fixture may include an optical housing extending lengthwise between a first end and a second end. The optical housing may include a plurality of light sources disposed within an interior of the optical housing and a plurality of optical elements disposed along an exterior of the optical housing. The optical housing may also a plurality of sections defined within the interior of the optical housing. Each of the optical sections may be associated with a separate light source of the plurality of light sources and a separate optical element of the plurality of optical elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2020
    Publication date: March 11, 2021
    Inventors: John Hollander, Chris Bailey, Brien Joseph Housand, Eric Miller, David Rector, Ryan Thompson, Michael Tinstman, Nathaniel Stephen Hack DeVol, Stephen Andrew Kiff
  • Patent number: 10859220
    Abstract: Multi-function lighting fixtures are provided. In one example implementation, a lighting fixture may include an optical housing extending lengthwise between a first end and a second end. The optical housing may include a plurality of light sources disposed within an interior of the optical housing and a plurality of optical elements disposed along an exterior of the optical housing. The optical housing may also a plurality of compartments defined within the interior of the optical housing. Each of the optical compartments may be associated with a separate light source of the plurality of light sources and a separate optical element of the plurality of optical elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2020
    Assignee: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventors: John Hollander, Chris Bailey, Brien Joseph Housand, Eric Miller, David Rector, Ryan Thompson, Michael Tinstman, Nathaniel Stephen Hack DeVol, Stephen Andrew Kiff
  • Publication number: 20200355333
    Abstract: A wall-wash lighting fixture is provided. The wall-wash lighting fixture includes a solid-state light source having a light emitting surface configured to emit light. The light emitting surface is a long dimension of the light emitting surface. The wall-wash lighting fixture further includes a frustoconical structure. The solid-state light source is positioned to emit light into the frustoconical structure. The wall-wash lighting fixture includes a reflector coupled to the frustoconical structure such that light exiting frustoconical structure is reflected at a non-parallel angle relative to a vertical axis associated with the wall-wash lighting fixture. The reflector defines an opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2020
    Publication date: November 12, 2020
    Inventors: Nathaniel Stephen Hack DeVol, David Allen Venhaus
  • Patent number: 10828451
    Abstract: A respiratory interface device, a cushion body and a cushion support assembly is provided. The respiratory interface device cushion body includes a nose bridge engagement portion structured to engage a user's nose bridge, the cushion nose bridge engagement portion movable between an un-deformed first configuration and a deformed second configuration. The cushion support assembly includes a faceplate and a pressure distributing assembly. A faceplate perimeter nose bridge portion defines a recessed tapered contour. A pressure distributing assembly includes a number of pressure distributing members. A pressure distributing member is disposed at the faceplate perimeter nose bridge portion and is structured to move between a first position, wherein the pressure distributing member maintains the cushion in the first cushion configuration, and a second position wherein the pressure distributing member maintains the cushion in the second cushion configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2020
    Assignee: Koninklijke Philips N.V.
    Inventors: Lauren Patricia Chodkowski, Jonathan Sayer Grashow, Derrick Blake Andrews, Nathaniel Stephens, Duon Alex Truong