Patents by Inventor Philip R. Johnson

Philip R. Johnson 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: 20240059744
    Abstract: Provided for herein are viral particles comprising a heterologous viral glycoprotein and a targeting moiety, wherein the targeting moiety comprises a polypeptide comprising a formula of T-S1, wherein T is a target binding domain and S1 is a stalk portion. The stalk portion may comprise a variant Fe domain. The stalk portion may comprise a flexible polypeptide domain. The targeting moiety comprising the formula T-S1 may be incorporated into a viral particle to assist with targeting such particles to a specific cell type. Also provided for herein are compositions comprising the same, and methods of using the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2023
    Publication date: February 22, 2024
    Inventors: Bruce C. Schnepp, Philip R. Johnson, James I. Andorko
  • Patent number: 11766490
    Abstract: Provided herein are isolated DNA vectors comprising a heterologous gene, wherein the DNA vector is devoid of bacterial plasmid DNA and/or bacterial signatures, which can abrogate persistence in vivo. The invention also features pharmaceutical compositions (non-immunogenic pharmaceutical compositions) including the DNA vectors of the invention, which can be used for induction of long-term, episomal expression of a heterologous gene in a subject. The invention involves methods of treating a subject by administering the DNA vectors of the invention, including methods of treating disorders associated with a defect in a target gene.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2023
    Assignee: Intergalactic Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Bruce C. Schnepp, Philip R. Johnson
  • Patent number: 11767366
    Abstract: Provided for herein are mutant VSV-G polypeptides, compositions comprising the same, and methods of using the same. Also provided for herein are polypeptides and compositions that bind to CD7 and uses thereof. Also provided for herein are polypeptides and compositions that bind to CD8 and uses thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2023
    Assignee: INTERIUS BIOTHERAPEUTICS, INC.
    Inventors: Ronnie M. Russell, Philip R. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20230295332
    Abstract: Provided for herein are mutant VSV-G polypeptides, compositions comprising the same, and methods of using the same. Also provided for herein are polypeptides and compositions that bind to CD7 and uses thereof. Also provided for herein are polypeptides and compositions that bind to CD8 and uses thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2022
    Publication date: September 21, 2023
    Inventors: Ronnie M. Russell, Philip R. Johnson, James I. Andorko, Mohit Sachdeva, Bruce Schnepp, Michael Marinelli, Jeffrey Foss, Debasish Boral
  • Publication number: 20230279363
    Abstract: Provided for herein are mutant VSV-G polypeptides, compositions comprising the same, and methods of using the same. Also provided for herein are polypeptides and compositions that bind to CD7 and uses thereof. Also provided for herein are polypeptides and compositions that bind to CD8 and uses thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2023
    Publication date: September 7, 2023
    Inventors: Ronnie M. Russell, Philip R. Johnson, James I. Andorko, Mohit Sachdeva, Bruce Schnepp, Michael Marinelli, Jeffrey Foss, Debasish Boral
  • Publication number: 20230270888
    Abstract: Provided herein are isolated DNA vectors comprising a heterologous gene, wherein the DNA vector is devoid of bacterial plasmid DNA and/or bacterial signatures, which can abrogate persistence in vivo. The invention also features pharmaceutical compositions (non-immunogenic pharmaceutical compositions) including the DNA vectors of the invention, which can be used for induction of long-term, episomal expression of a heterologous gene in a subject. The invention involves methods of treating a subject by administering the DNA vectors of the invention, including methods of treating disorders associated with a defect in a target gene.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2023
    Publication date: August 31, 2023
    Inventors: Bruce C. Schnepp, Philip R. Johnson
  • Patent number: 11684680
    Abstract: Provided herein are isolated DNA vectors comprising a heterologous gene, wherein the DNA vector is devoid of bacterial plasmid DNA and/or bacterial signatures, which can abrogate persistence in vivo. The invention also features pharmaceutical compositions (non-immunogenic pharmaceutical compositions) including the DNA vectors of the invention, which can be used for induction of long-term, episomal expression of a heterologous gene in a subject. The invention involves methods of treating a subject by administering the DNA vectors of the invention, including methods of treating disorders associated with a defect in a target gene.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2023
    Assignee: INTERGALACTIC THERAPEUTICS, INC.
    Inventors: Bruce C. Schnepp, Philip R. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20230089543
    Abstract: Provided herein are isolated DNA vectors comprising a heterologous gene, wherein the DNA vector is devoid of bacterial plasmid DNA and/or bacterial signatures, which can abrogate persistence in vivo. The invention also features pharmaceutical compositions (non-immunogenic pharmaceutical compositions) including the DNA vectors of the invention, which can be used for induction of long-term, episomal expression of a heterologous gene in a subject. The invention involves methods of treating a subject by administering the DNA vectors of the invention, including methods of treating disorders associated with a defect in a target gene.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2022
    Publication date: March 23, 2023
    Inventors: Bruce C. Schnepp, Philip R. Johnson
  • Patent number: 11602569
    Abstract: Provided herein are isolated DNA vectors comprising a heterologous gene, wherein the DNA vector is devoid of bacterial plasmid DNA and/or bacterial signatures, which can abrogate persistence in vivo. The invention also features pharmaceutical compositions (non-immunogenic pharmaceutical compositions) including the DNA vectors of the invention, which can be used for induction of long-term, episomal expression of a heterologous gene in a subject. The invention involves methods of treating a subject by administering the DNA vectors of the invention, including methods of treating disorders associated with a defect in a target gene.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2023
    Assignee: Intergalactic Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Bruce C. Schnepp, Philip R. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20220168451
    Abstract: Provided herein are isolated DNA vectors comprising a heterologous gene, wherein the DNA vector is devoid of bacterial plasmid DNA and/or bacterial signatures, which can abrogate persistence in vivo. The invention also features pharmaceutical compositions (non-immunogenic pharmaceutical compositions) including the DNA vectors of the invention, which can be used for induction of long-term, episomal expression of a heterologous gene in a subject. The invention involves methods of treating a subject by administering the DNA vectors of the invention, including methods of treating disorders associated with a defect in a target gene.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2022
    Publication date: June 2, 2022
    Inventors: Bruce C. Schnepp, Philip R. Johnson
  • Patent number: 11324839
    Abstract: Provided herein are isolated DNA vectors comprising a heterologous gene, wherein the DNA vector is devoid of bacterial plasmid DNA and/or bacterial signatures, which can abrogate persistence in vivo. The invention also features pharmaceutical compositions (non-immunogenic pharmaceutical compositions) including the DNA vectors of the invention, which can be used for induction of long-term, episomal expression of a heterologous gene in a subject. The invention involves methods of treating a subject by administering the DNA vectors of the invention, including methods of treating disorders associated with a defect in a target gene.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2022
    Assignee: Intergalactic Therapeutics, Inc. b
    Inventors: Bruce C. Schnepp, Philip R. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20210330817
    Abstract: Provided herein are isolated DNA vectors comprising a heterologous gene, wherein the DNA vector is devoid of bacterial plasmid DNA and/or bacterial signatures, which can abrogate persistence in vivo. The invention also features pharmaceutical compositions (non-immunogenic pharmaceutical compositions) including the DNA vectors of the invention, which can be used for induction of long-term, episomal expression of a heterologous gene in a subject. The invention involves methods of treating a subject by administering the DNA vectors of the invention, including methods of treating disorders associated with a defect in a target gene.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2021
    Publication date: October 28, 2021
    Inventors: Bruce C. Schnepp, Philip R. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20210322576
    Abstract: Provided herein are isolated DNA vectors comprising a heterologous gene, wherein the DNA vector is devoid of bacterial plasmid DNA and/or bacterial signatures, which can abrogate persistence in vivo. The invention also features pharmaceutical compositions (non-immunogenic pharmaceutical compositions) including the DNA vectors of the invention, which can be used for induction of long-term, episomal expression of a heterologous gene in a subject. The invention involves methods of treating a subject by administering the DNA vectors of the invention, including methods of treating disorders associated with a defect in a target gene.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2021
    Publication date: October 21, 2021
    Inventors: Bruce C. Schnepp, Philip R. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20210322579
    Abstract: Provided herein are isolated DNA vectors comprising a heterologous gene, wherein the DNA vector is devoid of bacterial plasmid DNA and/or bacterial signatures, which can abrogate persistence in vivo. The invention also features pharmaceutical compositions (non-immunogenic pharmaceutical compositions) including the DNA vectors of the invention, which can be used for induction of long-term, episomal expression of a heterologous gene in a subject. The invention involves methods of treating a subject by administering the DNA vectors of the invention, including methods of treating disorders associated with a defect in a target gene.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2021
    Publication date: October 21, 2021
    Inventors: Bruce C. Schnepp, Philip R. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20210155938
    Abstract: The present invention features nucleic acid trans-splicing molecules (e.g., pre-mRNA trans-splicing molecules (RTMs)) capable of correcting one or more mutations in the ABCA4 gene or the CEP290 gene. Such molecules are useful in the treatment of disorders associated with mutations in ABCA4, such as Stargardt Disease (e.g., Stargardt Disease 1) and disorders associated with a mutation in CEP290, such as Leber congenital amourosis 10 (LCA 10). Also provided by the invention described herein are methods of using the nucleic acid trans-splicing molecules for correcting mutations in ABCA4 and CEP290 and for treating disorders associated with mutations in ABCA4 and CEP290, such as Stargardt Disease and LCA 10.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2019
    Publication date: May 27, 2021
    Inventors: Philip R. JOHNSON, Bruce C. SCHNEPP, Jean BENNETT, Scott J. DOOLEY, Krishna Jawaharlal FISHER, Junwei SUN
  • Publication number: 20210002667
    Abstract: Provided herein are isolated DNA vectors comprising a heterologous gene, wherein the DNA vector is devoid of bacterial plasmid DNA and/or bacterial signatures, which can abrogate persistence in vivo. The invention also features pharmaceutical compositions (non-immunogenic pharmaceutical compositions) including the DNA vectors of the invention, which can be used for induction of long-term, episomal expression of a heterologous gene in a subject. The invention involves methods of treating a subject by administering the DNA vectors of the invention, including methods of treating disorders associated with a defect in a target gene.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2019
    Publication date: January 7, 2021
    Inventors: Bruce C. SCHNEPP, Philip R. JOHNSON
  • Patent number: 10645916
    Abstract: A spray boom includes a body having a length defined between a first end and a second end thereof. The body is formed by a plurality of layers of composite material adapted to be molded together to form an inner surface and an outer surface. An internal cavity is defined in the body internally of the inner surface. A light-emitting system is integrally formed in the body in an outer layer thereof or at a location between the inner surface and the outer surface. The light-emitting downsystem has an on state and an off state in which it is adapted to emit a light when in the on state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2020
    Assignee: DEERE & COMPANY
    Inventors: Patrick M. Murphy, Philip R. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20190098888
    Abstract: A spray boom includes a body having a length defined between a first end and a second end thereof. The body is formed by a plurality of layers of composite material adapted to be molded together to form an inner surface and an outer surface. An internal cavity is defined in the body internally of the inner surface. A light-emitting system is integrally formed in the body in an outer layer thereof or at a location between the inner surface and the outer surface. The light-emitting system has an on state and an off state in which it is adapted to emit a light when in the on state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2017
    Publication date: April 4, 2019
    Inventors: Patrick M. Murphy, Philip R. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20150044170
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the use of recombinant adeno-associated viruses (rAAV) for gene delivery and more specifically to the use of rAAV to deliver genes encoding human immunodeficiency virus entry inhibitors to target cells in mammals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2014
    Publication date: February 12, 2015
    Applicant: NATIONWIDE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL, INC.
    Inventors: Philip R. Johnson, JR., Kelly Reed Clark
  • Patent number: 8486420
    Abstract: The present invention provides novel self-replicating and self-propagating chimeric viral vectors and chimeric virus particles comprising a modified genome of a carrier RNA virus packaged within structural proteins of a second virus. Also provided are pharmaceutical formulations comprising the chimeric viral vectors and virus particles and methods of inducing an immune response by administration of the same to a subject.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2013
    Assignees: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Children's Hospital, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert E. Johnston, Philip R. Johnson, Christy K. Jurgens, Kelly Young Poe