Patents by Inventor Peter Pushko

Peter Pushko 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: 11911461
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are adjuvanted protein vaccines comprising: a SARS-CoV-2 variant C.1.2 modified S1 Spike protein sequence and a non-phospholipid liposome, wherein the protein is encapsulated within the non-phospholipid liposome. The adjuvanted protein vaccines are suitable for subcutaneous administration. Also disclosed herein are modified spike protein sequences containing SARS-CoV-2 variant C.1.2 modified S1 Spike proteins and methods of use of the vaccines and sequences.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: D4 Labs, LLC
    Inventors: David Craig Wright, Michael Bowe, Emily Wright, Peter Pushko
  • Publication number: 20230310579
    Abstract: Described herein are Bovine immunodeficiency virus gag protein (“Bgag”) recombinant virus like particles (“VLPs”) comprising one or more different types of target pathogen proteins. Also described, are compositions comprising the novel Bgag VLPs and the methods of making and using the novel Bgag VLPs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2023
    Publication date: October 5, 2023
    Inventors: Peter PUSHKO, Irina TRETYAKOVA
  • Patent number: 11576965
    Abstract: Described herein, are Bovine immunodeficiency virus gag protein (“Bgag”) recombinant virus like particles (“VLPs”) including one or more different types of target pathogen proteins. Also described, are compositions including the Bgag VLPs and the methods of making and using the novel Bgag VLP.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2023
    Assignee: MEDIGEN, INC.
    Inventors: Peter Pushko, Irina Tretyakova
  • Publication number: 20210322535
    Abstract: Compositions for protecting subjects from diseases caused by (+) SS RNA virus are described herein. The compositions include (i) a vector containing a DNA encoding a RNA molecule of an infectious (+) SS RNA virus operably linked to a eukaryotic RNA polymerase promoter and a carrier; or (ii) (+) SS RNA viruses obtained from eukaryotic cells transfected with the vector of (i) and a carrier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2021
    Publication date: October 21, 2021
    Applicant: Medigen, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter Pushko, Irina Tretyakova
  • Patent number: 11058759
    Abstract: Compositions for protecting subjects from diseases caused by (+) SS RNA virus are described herein. The compositions include (i) a vector containing a DNA encoding a RNA molecule of an infectious (+) SS RNA virus operably linked to a eukaryotic RNA polymerase promoter and a carrier; or (ii) (+) SS RNA viruses obtained from eukaryotic cells transfected with the vector of (i) and a carrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2021
    Assignee: Medigen, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter Pushko, Irina Tretyakova
  • Patent number: 10653769
    Abstract: Described herein are iDNA vectors and vaccines and methods for using the same. The iDNA generates live attenuated vaccines in eukaryotic cells in vitro or in vivo for pathogenic RNA viruses, particularly yellow fever virus and Venezuelan equine encephalitis virus. When iDNA is injected into the vaccine recipient, RNA of live attenuated virus is generated by in vivo transcription in the recipient's tissues. This initiates production of progeny attenuated viruses in the tissues of the vaccine recipient, as well as elicitation of an effective immune response protecting against wild-type, non-attenuated virus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2020
    Assignee: MEDIGEN, INC.
    Inventors: Peter Pushko, Igor Lukashevich
  • Publication number: 20190314482
    Abstract: Compositions for protecting subjects from diseases caused by (+) SS RNA virus are described herein. The compositions include (i) a vector containing a DNA encoding a RNA molecule of an infectious (+) SS RNA virus operably linked to a eukaryotic RNA polymerase promoter and a carrier; or (ii) (+) SS RNA viruses obtained from eukaryotic cells transfected with the vector of (i) and a carrier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2017
    Publication date: October 17, 2019
    Applicant: Medigen, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter Pushko, Irina Tretyakova
  • Publication number: 20180369364
    Abstract: Described herein, are Bovine immunodeficiency virus gag protein (“Bgag”) recombinant virus like particles (“VLPs”) including one or more different types of target pathogen proteins. Also described, are compositions including the Bgag VLPs and the methods of making and using the novel Bgag VLP.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2016
    Publication date: December 27, 2018
    Inventors: Peter PUSHKO, Irina TRETYAKOVA
  • Publication number: 20180243404
    Abstract: Described herein are iDNA vectors and vaccines and methods for using the same. The iDNA generates live attenuated vaccines in eukaryotic cells in vitro or in vivo for pathogenic RNA viruses, particularly yellow fever virus and Venezuelan equine encephalitis virus. When iDNA is injected into the vaccine recipient, RNA of live attenuated virus is generated by in vivo transcription in the recipient's tissues. This initiates production of progeny attenuated viruses in the tissues of the vaccine recipient, as well as elicitation of an effective immune response protecting against wild-type, non-attenuated virus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2018
    Publication date: August 30, 2018
    Inventors: Peter PUSHKO, Igor LUKASHEVICH
  • Patent number: 10022437
    Abstract: The present invention is generally related to modified or mutated respiratory syncytial virus fusion (F) proteins and methods for making and using them, including immunogenic compositions such as vaccines for the treatment and/or prevention of RSV infection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2018
    Assignee: NOVAVAX, INC.
    Inventors: Peter Pushko, Yingyun Wu, Michael J. Massare, Ye Liu, Gale Smith, Bin Zhou
  • Patent number: 9968672
    Abstract: Described herein are iDNA vectors and vaccines and methods for using the same. The iDNA generates live attenuated vaccines in eukaryotic cells in vitro or in vivo for pathogenic RNA viruses, particularly yellow fever virus and Venezuelan equine encephalitis virus. When iDNA is injected into the vaccine recipient, RNA of live attenuated virus is generated by in vivo transcription in the recipient's tissues. This initiates production of progeny attenuated viruses in the tissues of the vaccine recipient, as well as elicitation of an effective immune response protecting against wild-type, non-attenuated virus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2018
    Assignee: MEDIGEN, INC.
    Inventors: Peter Pushko, Igor Lukashevich
  • Patent number: 9937253
    Abstract: The present invention discloses and claims virus like particles (VLPs) that express and/or contains seasonal influenza virus proteins, avian influenza virus proteins and/or influenza virus proteins from viruses with pandemic potential. The invention includes vector constructs comprising said proteins, cells comprising said constructs, formulations and vaccines comprising VLPs of the inventions. The invention also includes methods of making and administrating VLPs to vertebrates, including methods of inducing substantial immunity to either seasonal and avian influenza, or at least one symptom thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2018
    Assignee: Novavax, Inc.
    Inventors: Gale Smith, Rick Bright, Peter Pushko, Jinyou Zhang, Kutub Mahmood
  • Publication number: 20170252427
    Abstract: The present invention discloses and claims virus like particles (VLPs) that express and/or contains seasonal influenza virus proteins, avian influenza virus proteins and/or influenza virus proteins from viruses with pandemic potential. The invention includes vector constructs comprising said proteins, cells comprising said constructs, formulations and vaccines comprising VLPs of the inventions. The invention also includes methods of making and administrating VLPs to vertebrates, including methods of inducing substantial immunity to either seasonal and avian influenza, or at least one symptom thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2017
    Publication date: September 7, 2017
    Inventors: Gale SMITH, Rick BRIGHT, Peter PUSHKO, Jinyou ZHANG, Kutub MAHMOOD
  • Patent number: 9694065
    Abstract: Described herein are i-DNA™ vectors and vaccines and methods for using the same. The i-DNA™ generates live attenuated vaccines in eukaryotic cells in vitro or in vivo for pathogenic RNA viruses, particularly chikungunya virus (CHIKV). When iDNA is injected into the vaccine recipient, RNA of live attenuated virus is generated by in vivo transcription in the recipient's tissues. This initiates production of progeny attenuated viruses in the tissues of the vaccine recipient, as well as elicitation of an effective immune response protecting against wild-type, non-attenuated virus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2017
    Assignee: MEDIGEN, INC.
    Inventors: Peter Pushko, Irina Tretyakova, Igor Lukashevich
  • Patent number: 9675685
    Abstract: The present invention is generally related to modified or mutated respiratory syncytial virus fusion (F) proteins and methods for making and using them, including immunogenic compositions such as vaccines for the treatment and/or prevention of RSV infection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignee: NOVAVAX, INC.
    Inventors: Peter Pushko, Yingyun Wu, Michael J. Massare, Ye Liu, Gale Smith, Bin Zhou
  • Patent number: 9623104
    Abstract: The present invention discloses and claims virus like particles (VLPs) that express and/or contains seasonal influenza virus proteins, avian influenza virus proteins and/or influenza virus proteins from viruses with pandemic potential. The invention includes vector constructs comprising said proteins, cells comprising said constructs, formulations and vaccines comprising VLPs of the inventions. The invention also includes methods of making and administrating VLPs to vertebrates, including methods of inducing substantial immunity to either seasonal and avian influenza, or at least one symptom thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Assignee: NOVAVAX, INC.
    Inventors: Gale Smith, Rick Bright, Peter Pushko, Jinyou Zhang, Kutub Mahmood
  • Patent number: 9464276
    Abstract: This invention discloses a method of increasing production of virus-like particles comprising expressing an avian influenza matrix protein. The invention also comprises methods of making and using said VLPs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2016
    Assignee: Novavax, Inc.
    Inventors: Gale Smith, Yingyun Wu, Michael Massare, Peter Pushko, Margaret Nathan, Thomas Kort, Robin Robinson
  • Patent number: 9381239
    Abstract: The present invention discloses novel influenza virus-like particles (VLPs) that contain chimeric proteins or influenza membrane proteins. The chimeric proteins are derived from fragments of influenza membrane proteins fused to heterologous proteins. The invention includes antigenic formulations and vaccines comprising VLPs of the invention as well as methods of making and administering VLPs to vertebrates, including methods of inducing immunity to infections, such as influenza.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2016
    Assignee: Novavax, Inc.
    Inventors: Gale Smith, Peter Pushko, Kutub Mahmood, Bin Zhou
  • Publication number: 20160074500
    Abstract: Described herein are i-DNA™ vectors and vaccines and methods for using the same. The i-DNA™ generates live attenuated vaccines in eukaryotic cells in vitro or in vivo for pathogenic RNA viruses, particularly chikungunya virus (CHIKV). When iDNA is injected into the vaccine recipient, RNA of live attenuated virus is generated by in vivo transcription in the recipient's tissues. This initiates production of progeny attenuated viruses in the tissues of the vaccine recipient, as well as elicitation of an effective immune response protecting against wild-type, non-attenuated virus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2015
    Publication date: March 17, 2016
    Inventors: Peter PUSHKO, Irina TRETYAKOVA, Igor LUKASHEVICH
  • Publication number: 20160008456
    Abstract: The present invention discloses and claims virus like particles (VLPs) that express and/or contains seasonal influenza virus proteins, avian influenza virus proteins and/or influenza virus proteins from viruses with pandemic potential. The invention includes vector constructs comprising said proteins, cells comprising said constructs, formulations and vaccines comprising VLPs of the inventions. The invention also includes methods of making and administrating VLPs to vertebrates, including methods of inducing substantial immunity to either seasonal and avian influenza, or at least one symptom thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2015
    Publication date: January 14, 2016
    Inventors: Gale SMITH, Rick BRIGHT, Peter PUSHKO, Jinyou ZHANG, Kutub MAHMOOD