Patents by Inventor Ralph A. Tripp

Ralph A. Tripp 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: 11903916
    Abstract: Compositions and methods of treating a subject for a coronavirus infection are provided. The methods typically include administering the subject an effective amount of probenecid, a metabolite or analog thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The methods can by therapeutic and/or prophylactic. The amount of probenecid or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof can be effective to, for example, reduce viral replication, reduce one or more symptoms of disease, disorder, or illness associated with virus, or a combination thereof. In preferred embodiments, the virus is a Severe acute respiratory syndrome-related coronavirus such as SARS-CoV-2 or SARS-CoV, a Middle East respiratory syndrome-related coronavirus such as MERS-CoV, or a coronavirus that causes the common cold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA RESEARCH FOUNDATION, INC.
    Inventors: Ralph A. Tripp, Jackelyn Murray, Robert Jeff Hogan
  • Patent number: 11655471
    Abstract: Disclosed are compositions and methods for increasing virus production. In particular, disclosed herein are cell or cell line comprises reduced expression of one or more cellular genes selected from the group comprising COQ9, FGF2, NAT9, NDUFA9, NEU2, PLA2G1B, PYCR1, RAD51AP1, STRADA, SVOPL, and/or ZFYVE9 for use in increasing viral production.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2023
    Assignee: University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventor: Ralph A Tripp
  • Publication number: 20230085439
    Abstract: Antibodies and antigen binding fragments that specifically bind to human metapneumovirus (hMPV) F protein and neutralize hMPV are disclosed. Nucleic acids encoding these antibodies, vectors and host cells are also provided. The disclosed antibodies, antigen binding fragments, nucleic acids and vectors can be used, for example, to inhibit an hMPV infection or detect a hMPV infection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2019
    Publication date: March 16, 2023
    Applicant: University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Jarrod Mousa, Ralph A. Tripp, Jiachen Huang
  • Publication number: 20220106574
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of replicating viruses in vitro. In particular, the invention relates to a genetically modified population of cells, and/or a population of cells treated with an exogenous compound, wherein the cells are capable of producing more virus than cells lacking the genetic modification and/or lacking treatment with the exogenous compound. The invention also relates to methods of producing populations of such cells, as well as the use of the viruses obtained to prepare vaccine compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2021
    Publication date: April 7, 2022
    Inventors: Andrew Bean, John William Lowenthal, Luis Fernando Malaver-Ortega, Ralph A. Tripp
  • Publication number: 20210393564
    Abstract: Compositions and methods of treating a subject for a coronavirus infection are provided. The methods typically include administering the subject an effective amount of probenecid, a metabolite or analog thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The methods can by therapeutic and/or prophylactic. The amount of probenecid or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof can be effective to, for example, reduce viral replication, reduce one or more symptoms of disease, disorder, or illness associated with virus, or a combination thereof. In preferred embodiments, the virus is a Severe acute respiratory syndrome-related coronavirus such as SARS-CoV-2 or SARS-CoV, a Middle East respiratory syndrome-related coronavirus such as MERS-CoV, or a coronavirus that causes the common cold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2021
    Publication date: December 23, 2021
    Inventors: Ralph A. Tripp, Jackelyn Murray, Robert Jeff Hogan
  • Patent number: 11174466
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of replicating viruses in vitro. In particular, the invention relates to a genetically modified population of cells, and/or a population of cells treated with an exogenous compound, wherein the cells are capable of producing more virus than cells lacking the genetic modification and/or lacking treatment with the exogenous compound. The invention also relates to methods of producing populations of such cells, as well as the use of the viruses obtained to prepare vaccine compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2021
    Assignees: Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation, University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew Bean, John William Lowenthal, Luis Fernando Malaver-Ortega, Ralph A. Tripp
  • Patent number: 11116737
    Abstract: Compositions and methods of treating a subject for a coronavirus infection are provided. The methods typically include administering the subject an effective amount of probenecid, a metabolite or analog thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The methods can by therapeutic and/or prophylactic. The amount of probenecid or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof can be effective to, for example, reduce viral replication, reduce one or more symptoms of disease, disorder, or illness associated with virus, or a combination thereof. In preferred embodiments, the virus is a Severe acute respiratory syndrome-related coronavirus such as SARS-CoV-2 or SARS-CoV, a Middle East respiratory syndrome-related coronavirus such as MERS-CoV, or a coronavirus that causes the common cold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Assignee: UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA RESEARCH FOUNDATION, INC.
    Inventors: Ralph A. Tripp, Jackelyn Murray, Robert Jeff Hogan
  • Patent number: 11118166
    Abstract: The present invention relates to modified avian eggs which can be used to produce increased levels of virus. The present invention also relates to methods of producing viruses in avian eggs of the invention, as well as the use of the viruses obtained to prepare vaccine compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Assignees: University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew Bean, John William Lowenthal, Luis Fernando Malaver-Ortega, Ralph A. Tripp
  • Patent number: 10907133
    Abstract: The present invention relates to modified avian eggs which can be used to produce increased levels of virus. The present invention also relates to methods of producing viruses in avian eggs of the invention, as well as the use of the viruses obtained to prepare vaccine compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2021
    Assignees: Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation, University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew Bean, John William Lowenthal, Luis Fernando Malaver-Ortega, Ralph A. Tripp
  • Publication number: 20210024900
    Abstract: Disclosed are compositions and methods for increasing Rotavirus production.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2018
    Publication date: January 28, 2021
    Inventors: Ralph A. TRIPP, Stephen M. TOMPKINS, Carl KIRKWOOD
  • Patent number: 10883086
    Abstract: Disclosed are compositions and methods for increasing influenza virus production.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2021
    Assignee: University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Ralph A. Tripp, Stephen M. Tompkins
  • Patent number: 10626379
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of replicating viruses in vitro. In particular, the invention relates to a genetically modified population of cells, and/or a population of cells treated with an exogenous compound, wherein the cells are capable of producing more virus than cells lacking the genetic modification and/or lacking treatment with the exogenous compound. The invention also relates to methods of producing populations of such cells, as well as the use of the viruses obtained to prepare vaccine compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2020
    Assignees: Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation, University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew Bean, John William Lowenthal, Luis Fernando Malaver-Ortega, Ralph A. Tripp
  • Publication number: 20200010830
    Abstract: Disclosed are compositions and methods for increasing virus production.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2018
    Publication date: January 9, 2020
    Inventor: Ralph A Tripp
  • Publication number: 20190322989
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of replicating viruses in vitro. In particular, the invention relates to a genetically modified population of cells, and/or a population of cells treated with an exogenous compound, wherein the cells are capable of producing more virus than cells lacking the genetic modification and/or lacking treatment with the exogenous compound. The invention also relates to methods of producing populations of such cells, as well as the use of the viruses obtained to prepare vaccine compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2019
    Publication date: October 24, 2019
    Inventors: Andrew Bean, John William Lowenthal, Luis Fernando Malaver-Ortega, Ralph A. Tripp
  • Publication number: 20190203186
    Abstract: The present invention relates to modified avian eggs which can be used to produce increased levels of virus. The present invention also relates to methods of producing viruses in avian eggs of the invention, as well as the use of the viruses obtained to prepare vaccine compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2019
    Publication date: July 4, 2019
    Inventors: Andrew Bean, John William Lowenthal, Luis Fernando Malaver-Ortega, Ralph A. Tripp
  • Publication number: 20180340154
    Abstract: The present invention relates to modified avian eggs which can be used to produce increased levels of virus. The present invention also relates to methods of producing viruses in avian eggs of the invention, as well as the use of the viruses obtained to prepare vaccine compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2016
    Publication date: November 29, 2018
    Inventors: Andrew Bean, John William Lowenthal, Luis Fernando Malaver-Ortega, Ralph A. Tripp
  • Publication number: 20180340153
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of replicating viruses in vitro. In particular, the invention relates to a genetically modified population of cells, and/or a population of cells treated with an exogenous compound, wherein the cells are capable of producing more virus than cells lacking the genetic modification and/or lacking treatment with the exogenous compound. The invention also relates to methods of producing populations of such cells, as well as the use of the viruses obtained to prepare vaccine compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2016
    Publication date: November 29, 2018
    Inventors: Andrew Bean, John William Lowenthal, Luis Fernando Malaver-Ortega, Ralph A. Tripp
  • Patent number: 10137188
    Abstract: Provided herein are engineered cell lines. In some embodiments, cells of an engineered cell line have altered expression of a gene and/or altered expression of an miRNA, wherein the altered expression results in increased or decreased production of a virus. The virus is a picornavirus, such as a poliovirus or Enterovirus 71. Also provided herein are methods for using the engineered cells to produce virus, and methods for treating a subject having or at risk of having a viral infection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2018
    Assignees: University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc., The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary, Dept. of Health and Human Services, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.
    Inventors: Jon Michael Karpilow, Mark Steven Oberste, Ralph A. Tripp, Stephen M. Tompkins
  • Publication number: 20180273908
    Abstract: Disclosed are compositions and methods for increasing influenza virus production.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2016
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Inventors: Ralph A. Tripp, Stephen M. Tompkins
  • Publication number: 20170369556
    Abstract: Disclosed are compositions and methods related to recombinant cells expressing microRNA and an immunoglobulin gene.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2015
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Inventors: Ralph A. Tripp, Wu Weilin