Patents by Inventor Richard Tobin

Richard Tobin 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: 20220347180
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods for using therapeutic compounds, for example BH3 mimetics such as MCL1 inhibitors, to treat patients that may have failed to respond to targeted or immunotherapy treatments. In several embodiments, methods for treating such patients include combining MCL1 inhibitors with immunotherapies to enhance immunotherapy treatment. For example, the combination of MCL1 inhibitors with immunotherapies is used to treat cancer, such as melanoma. In some embodiments, MCL1 inhibitory compounds and therapies may be useful in treating tissues or tumors having one or more MDSC cell expressing high levels of MCL1. In some embodiments, MCL1 and BCL2 inhibitory compounds and therapies comprising same may be used to treat one or more melanomas, for example cutaneous melanoma, melanoma subtypes selected from uveal, acral, and mucosal. In some embodiments, MCL1 inhibitory compounds and therapies comprising same may be used to treat one or more melanomas, for example uveal melanoma.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2020
    Publication date: November 3, 2022
    Inventors: Yiqun Shellman, Richard Tobin, Nabanita Mukherjee, David Norris, Martin D.` Carter
  • Publication number: 20210252102
    Abstract: The invention relates to methods for treating cancers by targeting the elimination of selective activated immune cell populations in combination with checkpoint inhibitors. The cells may be targeted, for instance, using CLIP inhibitors and or MHC class II inducers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2021
    Publication date: August 19, 2021
    Applicants: The Texas A&M University System, The Regents of the University of Colorado, a Body Corporate
    Inventors: Richard Tobin, Martha Karen Newell-Rogers
  • Publication number: 20200268831
    Abstract: The invention relates to methods for treating cancers by targeting the elimination of selective activated immune cell populations in combination with checkpoint inhibitors. The cells may be targeted, for instance, using CLIP inhibitors and or MHC class II inducers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2018
    Publication date: August 27, 2020
    Applicants: The Texas A&M University System, The Regents of the University of Colorado, a Body Corporate
    Inventors: Richard Tobin, Martha Karen Newell-Rogers
  • Patent number: 8906846
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to methods for treating disorders of the mucosal tract such as the gastrointestinal system by targeting CLIP molecules. The methods are based on that CLIP in the groove of MHC class I or II molecules of the cells lining the mucosal surfaces of the body, such as the gastrointestinal tract, provides protection from MHC Class II or MHC class I mediated cell death, and therefore are useful for treating, inhibiting the development of a multitude of illnesses and conditions of the mucosal tract, including autoimmune disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2014
    Assignees: The Texas A&M University System, Scott & White Healthcare
    Inventors: Martha Karen Newell, Cassie L. Harvey, Richard Tobin
  • Publication number: 20140234359
    Abstract: The invention relates to methods and related products for preventing and treating disease, based on the use of plant viral vaccines and plant viral defense strategies. The methods also involve the identification of appropriate therapeutic strategies for diseases such as cancers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2012
    Publication date: August 21, 2014
    Applicants: Viral Genetics, Inc., Scott & White Healthcare, The Texas A&M University System
    Inventors: Martha Karen Newell, Richard Tobin, Susannah K. Rogers
  • Publication number: 20140220000
    Abstract: The invention relates to methods for treating disorders by targeting CLIP molecules and MHC. The methods are useful for treating, inhibiting the development of, or otherwise dealing with diseases such as HIV, blood vessel proliferative disorder, cancer and fibrosis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2012
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicants: Scott & White Healthcare, The Texas A&M University System
    Inventors: Martha Karen Newell, Cassie L. Harvey, Richard Tobin
  • Publication number: 20130295047
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to methods for treating disorders of the mucosal tract such as the gastrointestinal system by targeting CLIP molecules. The methods are based on that CLIP in the groove of MHC class I or II molecules of the cells lining the mucosal surfaces of the body, such as the gastrointestinal tract, provides protection from MHC Class II or MHC class I mediated cell death, and therefore are useful for treating, inhibiting the development of a multitude of illnesses and conditions of the mucosal tract, including autoimmune disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2012
    Publication date: November 7, 2013
    Applicants: Scott & White Healthcare, The Texas A&M University System
    Inventors: Martha Karen Newell, Cassie L. Harvey, Richard Tobin
  • Patent number: 8450090
    Abstract: The invention relates to methods and products for producing fatty acids by manipulating metabolic function in plants and fungus. The fatty acids generated according to the invention may be useful in the production of biofuels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2013
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of Colorado, a body corporate
    Inventors: Martha Karen Newell, Sandy Berry-Lowe, Richard Tobin, Odbert Triplett
  • Publication number: 20130056683
    Abstract: The invention relates to methods and products for producing fatty acids by manipulating metabolic function in plants and fungus. The fatty acids generated according to the invention may be useful in the production of biofuels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2010
    Publication date: March 7, 2013
    Applicant: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO, A BODY CORPORATE
    Inventors: Martha Karen Newell, Sandy Berry-Lowe, Richard Tobin, Odbert Triplett
  • Publication number: 20110078946
    Abstract: The invention relates to methods and products for producing fatty acids by manipulating metabolic function in plants and fungus. The fatty acids generated according to the invention may be useful in the production of biofuels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2009
    Publication date: April 7, 2011
    Inventors: Martha Karen Newell, Sandy Berry-Lowe, Richard Tobin, Odbert Triplett
  • Publication number: 20050097669
    Abstract: A foot spa and a method for controlling the foot spa is provided. The foot spa has a housing defining a reservoir for retaining a volume of fluid, and a lid selectively covering a portion of the reservoir. The foot spa can have any combination of a remote control unit for generating a signal for controlling a plurality of functions of the foot spa, a receiver for receiving the control signal, a retractable cord, an infrared heater, an in-line fluid heater, adjustable fluid jets, a spinning massage attachment function, and a control assembly operable by the foot of the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2003
    Publication date: May 12, 2005
    Inventors: Richard Tobin, Joseph Medivinsky, Barry Prehodka, Vito Carlucci, Anthony Leung, Kam Fung
  • Publication number: 20050069303
    Abstract: By incorporating ceramic materials to produce far-infrared and/or infrared radiation and impart the radiation into the heated air stream for delivery directly to the hair fibers, a hair dryer is realized which is capable of providing enhanced beneficial effects to the hair fibers in a cost effective manner. In accordance with the present invention, ceramic components or ceramic coated components are mounted in association with the heating means and/or the exit portal for delivering the desired infrared/far-infrared radiation directly to the airflow exiting the hair dryer, for delivery to the hair fibers. In one embodiment, a ceramic coated member is mounted adjacent the exit portal, positioned for enabling the heated airflow to contact the ceramic coated member and generate and/or emit far-infrared/infrared radiation, while several alternate embodiment mount the ceramic material directly with the heating member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2004
    Publication date: March 31, 2005
    Inventors: Mario Maione, Richard Tobin, John Wilcox