Patents by Inventor Noubar Boghos Afeyan

Noubar Boghos Afeyan 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: 20230203158
    Abstract: Macromolecule compositions and related methods that effect targeted delivery of therapeutic agents to effector targets in a desired cell, tissue and/or organ of interest while minimizing or avoiding undesirable delivery to other cells, tissues or organs are provided. Compositions and methods related to macromolecules, such as an ANDbody™, that include an effector target binding domain specific for an effector target, and an address binding domain specific for an address target are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2022
    Publication date: June 29, 2023
    Inventors: Adrienne Marie ROTHSCHILDS, Nicholas McCartney Plugis, Charlotte Marie Nicod, Stephen Marshall, Avak Kahvejian, Yann Paul Guy Régis Echelard, Noubar Boghos Afeyan, Raffi Afeyan, Scott Moore Carlson, Vivek Kohar, Daniel Blom
  • Publication number: 20230203509
    Abstract: The disclosure relates generally to uses of tRNA-based effector molecules having a non-naturally occurring modification.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2021
    Publication date: June 29, 2023
    Inventors: Theonie Anastassiadis, David Arthur Berry, Christine Elizabeth Hajdin, Noubar Boghos Afeyan, David Charles Donnell Butler, Qingyi Li
  • Publication number: 20220364075
    Abstract: The disclosure relates generally to methods of modifying a nucleic acid sequence, systems for modifying a nucleic acid sequence, and compositions made by said methods or systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2020
    Publication date: November 17, 2022
    Inventors: Christine Elizabeth Hajdin, David Arthur Berry, Theonie Anastassiadis, Noubar Boghos Afeyan
  • Publication number: 20220364092
    Abstract: The invention relates generally to uses of tRNA-based effector molecules (TREMs) corresponding to con-rare codons and methods of making the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2020
    Publication date: November 17, 2022
    Inventors: Christine Elizabeth Hajdin, David Arthur Berry, Theonie Anastassiadis, Noubar Boghos Afeyan
  • Publication number: 20220228147
    Abstract: The invention relates generally to uses of tRNA-based effector molecules (TREMs) and methods of making the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2020
    Publication date: July 21, 2022
    Inventors: David Arthur Berry, Theonie Anastassiadis, Christine Elizabeth Hajdin, Noubar Boghos Afeyan
  • Publication number: 20220112489
    Abstract: The invention relates generally to tRNA-based effector molecules and methods relating thereto.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2020
    Publication date: April 14, 2022
    Inventors: David Arthur Berry, Theonie Anastassiadis, Noubar Boghos Afeyan, Christine Elizabeth Hajdin
  • Publication number: 20160040191
    Abstract: The present disclosure identifies pathways and mechanisms to confer production of carbon-based products of interest such as ethanol, ethylene, chemicals, polymers, n-alkanes, isoprenoids, pharmaceutical products or intermediates thereof in photoautotrophic organisms such that these organisms efficiently convert carbon dioxide and light into carbon-based products of interest, and in particular the use of such organisms for the commercial production of ethanol, ethylene, chemicals, polymers, n-alkanes, isoprenoids, pharmaceutical products or intermediates thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2015
    Publication date: February 11, 2016
    Inventors: David Arthur Berry, Dan Eric Robertson, Frank Anthony Skraly, Brian D. Green, Christian Perry Ridley, Sriram Kosuri, Nikos Basil Reppas, Martha Sholl, Noubar Boghos Afeyan
  • Publication number: 20150337320
    Abstract: The present disclosure identifies pathways and mechanisms to confer photoautotrophic properties to a heterotrophic organism. The resultant engineered cell or organism will uniquely enable efficient conversion of carbon dioxide and light into biomass and carbon-based products of interest.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2015
    Publication date: November 26, 2015
    Inventors: Eric James Devroe, David Arthur Berry, Noubar Boghos Afeyan, Dan Eric Robertson, Frank Anthony Skraly, Christian Perry Ridley
  • Patent number: 9150888
    Abstract: The present disclosure identifies pathways and mechanisms to confer production of carbon-based products of interest such as ethanol, ethylene, chemicals, polymers, n-alkanes, isoprenoids, pharmaceutical products or intermediates thereof in photoautotrophic organisms such that these organisms efficiently convert carbon dioxide and light into carbon-based products of interest, and in particular the use of such organisms for the commercial production of ethanol, ethylene, chemicals, polymers, n-alkanes, isoprenoids, pharmaceutical products or intermediates thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2015
    Assignee: Joule Unlimited Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: David Arthur Berry, Dan Eric Robertson, Frank Anthony Skraly, Brian D. Green, Christian Perry Ridley, Sriram Kosuri, Nikos Basil Reppas, Martha Sholl, Noubar Boghos Afeyan
  • Publication number: 20150082691
    Abstract: The present disclosure identifies methods and compositions for modifying photoautotrophic organisms, such that the organisms efficiently convert carbon dioxide and light into compounds such as esters and fatty acids. In certain embodiments, the compounds produced are secreted into the medium used to culture the organisms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2014
    Publication date: March 26, 2015
    Inventors: David Arthur Berry, Noubar Boghos Afeyan, Frank Anthony Skraly, Christian Perry Ridley, Dan Eric Robertson, Regina Wilpiszeski, Martha Sholl
  • Patent number: 8906665
    Abstract: The present disclosure identifies methods and compositions for modifying photoautotrophic organisms, such that the organisms efficiently convert carbon dioxide and light into compounds such as esters and fatty acids. In certain embodiments, the compounds produced are secreted into the medium used to culture the organisms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2014
    Assignee: Joule Unlimited Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: David Arthur Berry, Noubar Boghos Afeyan, Frank Anthony Skraly, Christian Perry Ridley, Dan Eric Robertson, Regina Wilpiszeski, Martha Sholl
  • Publication number: 20130273613
    Abstract: The present disclosure identifies pathways and mechanisms to confer improved industrial fitness on engineered organisms. It also discloses engineered organisms having improved industrial fitness. Synthetic biologic engineering modules are disclosed that provide for light capture, carbon dioxide fixation, NADH production, NADPH production, thermotolerance, pH tolerance, flue gas tolerance, salt tolerance, nutrient independence and near infrared absorbance. The disclosed engineered organisms can include one or more of these modules. Also provided are methods of using the engineered organism to produce carbon-based products of interest, biomass or pharmaceutical agents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2013
    Publication date: October 17, 2013
    Inventors: Eric James Devroe, Sriram Kosuri, David Arthur Berry, Noubar Boghos Afeyan, Frank Anthony Skraly, Dan Eric Robertson, Brian Green, Christian Perry Ridley
  • Publication number: 20130143306
    Abstract: The present disclosure identifies methods and compositions for modifying photoautotrophic organisms, such that the organisms efficiently convert carbon dioxide and light into compounds such as esters and fatty acids. In certain embodiments, the compounds produced are secreted into the medium used to culture the organisms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2013
    Publication date: June 6, 2013
    Applicant: Joule Unlimited Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: David Arthur Berry, Noubar Boghos Afeyan, Frank Anthony Skraly, Christian Perry Ridley, Dan Eric Robertson, Regina Wilpiszeski, Martha Sholl
  • Patent number: 8399227
    Abstract: The present disclosure identifies methods and compositions for modifying photoautotrophic organisms, such that the organisms efficiently convert carbon dioxide and light into compounds such as esters and fatty acids. In certain embodiments, the compounds produced are secreted into the medium used to culture the organisms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2013
    Assignee: Joule Unlimited Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: David Arthur Berry, Noubar Boghos Afeyan, Frank Anthony Skraly, Christian Perry Ridley, Dan Eric Robertson, Regina Wilpiszeski, Martha Sholl
  • Publication number: 20120009636
    Abstract: The present disclosure identifies methods and compositions for modifying photoautotrophic organisms, such that the organisms efficiently convert carbon dioxide and light into compounds such as esters and fatty acids. In certain embodiments, the compounds produced are secreted into the medium used to culture the organisms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2011
    Publication date: January 12, 2012
    Applicant: JOULE UNLIMITED TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: David Arthur Berry, Noubar Boghos Afeyan, Frank Anthony Skraly, Christian Perry Ridley, Dan Eric Robertson, Regina Wilpiszeski, Martha Sholl
  • Patent number: 8048654
    Abstract: The present disclosure identifies methods and compositions for modifying photoautotrophic organisms, such that the organisms efficiently convert carbon dioxide and light into compounds such as esters and fatty acids. In certain embodiments, the compounds produced are secreted into the medium used to culture the organisms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2011
    Assignee: Joule Unlimited Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: David Arthur Berry, Noubar Boghos Afeyan, Frank Anthony Skraly, Christian Perry Ridley, Dan Eric Robertson, Regina Wilpiszeski, Martha Sholl
  • Publication number: 20110124073
    Abstract: The present disclosure identifies pathways and mechanisms to confer improved industrial fitness on engineered organisms. It also discloses engineered organisms having improved industrial fitness. Synthetic biologic engineering modules are disclosed that provide for light capture, carbon dioxide fixation, NADH production, NADPH production, thermotolerance, pH tolerance, flue gas tolerance, salt tolerance, nutrient independence and near infrared absorbance. The disclosed engineered organisms can include one or more of these modules. Also provided are methods of using the engineered organism to produce carbon-based products of interest, biomass or pharmaceutical agents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2010
    Publication date: May 26, 2011
    Applicant: JOULE UNLIMITED, INC.
    Inventors: Eric James Devroe, Sriram Kosuri, David Arthur Berry, Noubar Boghos Afeyan, Frank Anthony Skraly, Dan Eric Robertson, Brian Green, Christian Perry Ridley
  • Publication number: 20110111470
    Abstract: The present disclosure identifies methods and compositions for modifying photoautotrophic organisms, such that the organisms efficiently convert carbon dioxide and light into compounds such as esters and fatty acids. In certain embodiments, the compounds produced are secreted into the medium used to culture the organisms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2010
    Publication date: May 12, 2011
    Applicant: JOULE UNLIMITED, INC.
    Inventors: David Arthur Berry, Noubar Boghos Afeyan, Frank Anthony Skraly, Christian Perry Ridley, Dan Eric Robertson, Regina Wilpiszeski, Martha Sholl
  • Publication number: 20100330155
    Abstract: The present invention relates to chemically modified, linked double-stranded (ds)RNA compositions comprising two or more double-stranded (ds) oligoribonucleotides linked by at least one linking moiety and methods of formulating and delivering such compositions to modulate gene expression through target-specific RNA co-interference (RNAco-i). The compositions of the invention may optionally comprise a conjugation or a complex with one or more small molecule drugs, protein therapeutics, or other dsRNA molecules. The present invention is directed at the methods of production for, methods of use of, and therapeutic utilities for RNAi co-interference therapy utilizing the compositions of the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2010
    Publication date: December 30, 2010
    Applicant: FLAGSHIP VENTURES
    Inventors: David Arthur Berry, Noubar Boghos Afeyan, Chris Varma
  • Patent number: 7785861
    Abstract: The present disclosure identifies pathways and mechanisms to confer improved industrial fitness on engineered organisms. It also discloses engineered organisms having improved industrial fitness. Synthetic biologic engineering modules are disclosed that provide for light capture, carbon dioxide fixation, NADH production, NADPH production, thermotolerance, pH tolerance, flue gas tolerance, salt tolerance, nutrient independence and near infrared absorbance. The disclosed engineered organisms can include one or more of these modules. Also provided are methods of using the engineered organism to produce carbon-based products of interest, biomass or pharmaceutical agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2010
    Assignee: Joule Unlimited, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric James Devroe, Sriram Kosuri, David Arthur Berry, Noubar Boghos Afeyan, Frank Anthony Skraly, Dan Eric Robertson, Brian Green, Christian Perry Ridley