Patents by Inventor Paul D. Hoeprich

Paul D. Hoeprich 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: 11813320
    Abstract: Genetically engineered Foot and Mouth Disease Virus (FMDV) and related engineered proteins and polynucleotides, nanolipoprotein particles, compositions, methods and systems are described. The genetically engineered FMDV is modified by the strategic insertion of a protein tag into select regions of the FMDV genome which encode viral proteins that are exposed on the surface of the FMDV viral capsid. The inserted protein tag is displayed as a decoration or attachment on the viral capsid surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2023
    Assignees: LAWRENCE LIVERMORE NATIONAL SECURITY, LLC, THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE, THE UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT
    Inventors: Aida E. Rieder, Teresa B. De Los Santos, Luis L. Rodriguez, Devendra Rai, Fayna C. Diaz-San Segundo, Paul D. Hoeprich
  • Publication number: 20220283171
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods and systems for the production of a nanolipoprotein particle (NLP) that includes a scaffold protein a membrane forming lipid and optionally a target protein. At least one of the scaffold protein and target protein can be provided through an IVT system. The membrane forming lipid, scaffold protein and optionally the target protein can be assembled for a time and under conditions that allow obtaining high yield NLPs, NPLs with an increased solubility, an NLP of a controlled size, and/or an NLP having a size predetermined to include a pre-selected target protein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2022
    Publication date: September 8, 2022
    Inventors: Matthew A. COLEMAN, Paul D. HOEPRICH, Brent W. SEGELKE
  • Patent number: 11300572
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods and systems for the production of a nanolipoprotein particle (NLP) that includes a scaffold protein a membrane forming lipid and optionally a target protein. At least one of the scaffold protein and target protein can be provided through an IVT system. The membrane forming lipid, scaffold protein and optionally the target protein can be assembled for a time and under conditions that allow obtaining high yield NLPs, NPLs with an increased solubility, an NLP of a controlled size, and/or an NLP having a size predetermined to include a pre-selected target protein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2022
    Assignee: LAWRENCE LIVERMORE NATIONAL SECURITY, LLC
    Inventors: Matthew A. Coleman, Paul D. Hoeprich, Brent W. Segelke
  • Patent number: 11279749
    Abstract: Synthetic apolipoproteins based on native/naturally occurring homolog proteins can be prepared using solid-phase peptide synthesis approaches combined with native chemical ligation methods to create analogs of full length apolipoproteins. The chemical synthesis is expected to allow introduction of non-natural amino acids, e.g., ?,??-dialkyl amino acids, with a periodicity that encourages both helix formation and amphipathicity. Such apolipoprotein analogs are expected to encourage, in some embodiments, facile and more complete NLP formation, enabling consideration of full spectrum of nanoparticle-based biotechnology applications ranging from therapeutic sequestration and delivery to energy/biofuel production to biopolymer production.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2022
    Assignee: LAWRENCE LIVERMORE NATIONAL SECURITY, LLC
    Inventors: Paul D. Hoeprich, Jr., Julio A. Camarero
  • Publication number: 20210187095
    Abstract: Genetically engineered Foot and Mouth Disease Virus (FMDV) and related engineered proteins and polynucleotides, nanolipoprotein particles, compositions, methods and systems are described. The genetically engineered FMDV is modified by the strategic insertion of a protein tag into select regions of the FMDV genome which encode viral proteins that are exposed on the surface of the FMDV viral capsid. The inserted protein tag is displayed as a decoration or attachment on the viral capsid surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2021
    Publication date: June 24, 2021
    Inventors: Aida E. RIEDER, Teresa B. DE LOS SANTOS, Luis L. RODRIGUEZ, Devendra RAI, Fayna C. DIAZ-SAN SEGUNDO, Paul D. HOEPRICH
  • Patent number: 10953085
    Abstract: Genetically engineered Foot and Mouth Disease Virus (FMDV) and related engineered proteins and polynucleotides, nanolipoprotein particles, compositions, methods and systems are described. The genetically engineered FMDV is modified by the strategic insertion of a protein tag into select regions of the FMDV genome which encode viral proteins that are exposed on the surface of the FMDV viral capsid. The inserted protein tag is displayed as a decoration or attachment on the viral capsid surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2021
    Assignees: LAWRENCE LIVERMORE NATIONAL SECURITY, LLC, THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE, THE UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT
    Inventors: Aida E. Rieder, Teresa B. De Los Santos, Luis L. Rodriguez, Devendra Rai, Fayna C. Diaz-San Segundo, Paul D. Hoeprich
  • Patent number: 10934628
    Abstract: Methods and systems for hydrogen production or production of a reduced target molecule are described, wherein a nicotinamide co-factor dependent membrane hydrogenase or a nicotinamide co-factor dependent membrane enzyme presented on a nanolipoprotein adsorbed onto an electrically conductive supporting structure, which can preferably be chemically inert, is contacted with protons or a target molecule to be reduced and nicotinamide cofactors in presence of an electric current and one or more electrically driven redox mediators.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2021
    Assignee: LAWRENCE LIVERMORE NATIONAL SECURITY, LLC
    Inventors: Paul D. Hoeprich, Jr., Sangil Kim
  • Publication number: 20190094230
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods and systems for the production of a nanolipoprotein particle (NLP) that includes a scaffold protein a membrane forming lipid and optionally a target protein. At least one of the scaffold protein and target protein can be provided through an IVT system. The membrane forming lipid, scaffold protein and optionally the target protein can be assembled for a time and under conditions that allow obtaining high yield NLPs, NPLs with an increased solubility, an NLP of a controlled size, and/or an NLP having a size predetermined to include a pre-selected target protein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2018
    Publication date: March 28, 2019
    Inventors: Matthew A. COLEMAN, Paul D. HOEPRICH, JR., Brent W. SEGELKE
  • Publication number: 20190055658
    Abstract: Methods and systems for hydrogen production or production of a reduced target molecule are described, wherein a nicotinamide co-factor dependent membrane hydrogenase or a nicotinamide co-factor dependent membrane enzyme presented on a nanolipoprotein adsorbed onto an electrically conductive supporting structure, which can preferably be chemically inert, is contacted with protons or a target molecule to be reduced and nicotinamide cofactors in presence of an electric current and one or more electrically driven redox mediators.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2018
    Publication date: February 21, 2019
    Inventors: Paul D. HOEPRICH, JR., Sangil KIM
  • Patent number: 10151037
    Abstract: Methods and systems for hydrogen production or production of a reduced target molecule are described, wherein a nicotinamide co-factor dependent membrane hydrogenase or a nicotinamide co-factor dependent membrane enzyme presented on a nanolipoprotein adsorbed onto an electrically conductive supporting structure, which can preferably be chemically inert, is contacted with protons or a target molecule to be reduced and nicotinamide cofactors in presence of an electric current and one or more electrically driven redox mediators.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2018
    Assignee: Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC
    Inventors: Paul D. Hoeprich, Jr., Sangil Kim
  • Publication number: 20180326038
    Abstract: Genetically engineered Foot and Mouth Disease Virus (FMDV) and related engineered proteins and polynucleotides, nanolipoprotein particles, compositions, methods and systems are described. The genetically engineered FMDV is modified by the strategic insertion of a protein tag into select regions of the FMDV genome which encode viral proteins that are exposed on the surface of the FMDV viral capsid. The inserted protein tag is displayed as a decoration or attachment on the viral capsid surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2017
    Publication date: November 15, 2018
    Inventors: Aida E. RIEDER, Teresa B. DE LOS SANTOS, Luis L. RODRIGUEZ, Devendra RAI, Fayna C. DIAZ-SAN SEGUNDO, Paul D. HOEPRICH
  • Publication number: 20180186860
    Abstract: Synthetic apolipoproteins based on native/naturally occurring homolog proteins can be prepared using solid-phase peptide synthesis approaches combined with native chemical ligation methods to create analogs of full length apolipoproteins. The chemical synthesis is expected to allow introduction of non-natural amino acids, e.g., ?,??-dialkyl amino acids, with a periodicity that encourages both helix formation and amphipathicity. Such apolipoprotein analogs are expected to encourage, in some embodiments, facile and more complete NLP formation, enabling consideration of full spectrum of nanoparticle-based biotechnology applications ranging from therapeutic sequestration and delivery to energy/biofuel production to biopolymer production.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2016
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Inventors: Paul D. HOEPRICH, JR., Julio A. CAMARERO
  • Patent number: 9688718
    Abstract: Provided herein are nanolipoprotein particles that comprise a membrane associated hydrogenase and related assemblies, devices, methods and systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2017
    Assignee: Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC
    Inventors: Sarah E. Baker, Brett A. Chromy, Paul Henderson, Paul D. Hoeprich, Jr.
  • Patent number: 9458191
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods and systems for assembling, solubilizing and/or purifying a membrane associated protein in a nanolipoprotein particle, which comprise a temperature transition cycle performed in presence of a detergent, wherein during the temperature transition cycle the nanolipoprotein components are brought to a temperature above and below the gel to liquid crystalling transition temperature of the membrane forming lipid of the nanolipoprotein particle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2016
    Assignee: Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC
    Inventors: Brett A. Chromy, Paul Henderson, Paul D. Hoeprich, Jr.
  • Patent number: 9303273
    Abstract: Provided herein are nanolipoprotein particles that comprise a biosynthetic enzyme more particularly an enzyme capable of catalyzing rubber or other rubbers polymerization, and related assemblies, devices, methods and systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2016
    Assignees: Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC, The United States of America, as Represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventors: Paul D. Hoeprich, Maureen Whalen
  • Publication number: 20160083858
    Abstract: Methods and systems for hydrogen production or production of a reduced target molecule are described, wherein a nicotinamide co-factor dependent membrane hydrogenase or a nicotinamide co-factor dependent membrane enzyme presented on a nanolipoprotein adsorbed onto an electrically conductive supporting structure, which can preferably be chemically inert, is contacted with protons or a target molecule to be reduced and nicotinamide cofactors in presence of an electric current and one or more electrically driven redox mediators.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2015
    Publication date: March 24, 2016
    Inventors: Paul D. HOEPRICH, Jr., Sangil KIM
  • Publication number: 20150105538
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods and systems for assembling, solubilizing and/or purifying a membrane associated protein in a nanolipoprotein particle, which comprise a temperature transition cycle performed in presence of a detergent, wherein during the temperature transition cycle the nanolipoprotein components are brought to a temperature above and below the gel to liquid crystalling transition temperature of the membrane forming lipid of the nanolipoprotein particle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2014
    Publication date: April 16, 2015
    Inventors: Brett A. CHROMY, Paul HENDERSON, Paul D. HOEPRICH, JR.
  • Patent number: 8907061
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods and systems for assembling, solubilizing and/or purifying a membrane associated protein in a nanolipoprotein particle, which comprise a temperature transition cycle performed in presence of a detergent, wherein during the temperature transition cycle the nanolipoprotein components are brought to a temperature above and below the gel to liquid crystalling transition temperature of the membrane forming lipid of the nanolipoprotein particle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2014
    Assignee: Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC.
    Inventors: Brett A. Chromy, Paul Henderson, Paul D. Hoeprich, Jr.
  • Patent number: 8889623
    Abstract: Provided herein are immunostimulatory nanolipoprotein particles and related compositions methods and systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2014
    Assignees: Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC, The Board of Regents of the University of Texas System
    Inventors: Paul D. Hoeprich, Nicholas O. Fischer, Craig Blanchette, Peter W. Mason
  • Patent number: 8883729
    Abstract: Functionalized nanolipoprotein particle presenting an anchor substrate compound for binding with a corresponding anchor compound presented on a target molecule, and related compositions methods and systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2014
    Assignees: Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC, The Board of Regents of the University of Texas System
    Inventors: Paul D. Hoeprich, Nicholas O. Fischer, Peter W. Mason, Craig D. Blanchette