Patents by Inventor Stephen Tuck

Stephen Tuck 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: 8669237
    Abstract: The invention provides new compositions and methods for immunomodulation of individuals. Immunomodulation is accomplished by administration of immunomodulatory polynucleotide/microcarrier (IMP/MC) complexes. The IMP/MC complexes may be covalently or non-covalently bound, and feature a polynucleotide comprising at least one immunostimulatory sequence bound to a biodegradable microcarrier or nanocarrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2014
    Assignee: Dynavax Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Gary Van Nest, Stephen Tuck, Karen L. Fearon, Dino Dina
  • Publication number: 20120121622
    Abstract: The invention provides new compositions and methods for immunomodulation of individuals. Immunomodulation is accomplished by administration of immunomodulatory polynucleotide/microcarrier (IMP/MC) complexes. The IMP/MC complexes may be covalently or non-covalently bound, and feature a polynucleotide comprising at least one immunostimulatory sequence bound to a biodegradable microcarrier or nanocarrier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2012
    Publication date: May 17, 2012
    Applicant: DYNAVAX TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Gary VAN NEST, Stephen Tuck, Karen L. Fearon, Dino Dina
  • Publication number: 20110038896
    Abstract: The invention provides new compositions and methods for immunomodulation of individuals. Immunomodulation is accomplished by administration of immunomodulatory polynucleotide/microcarrier (IMP/MC) complexes. The IMP/MC complexes may be covalently or non-covalently bound, and feature a polynucleotide comprising at least one immunostimulatory sequence bound to a biodegradable microcarrier or nanocarrier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2007
    Publication date: February 17, 2011
    Applicant: Dynavax Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Gary Van Nest, Stephen Tuck, Karen L. Fearon, Dino Dina
  • Patent number: 7884083
    Abstract: The invention relates to new immunomodulatory compositions which comprise a cationic condensing agent, an immunomodulatory compound, and a stabilizing agent. The compositions of the invention typically form particles which have increased immunomodulatory activity as compared to immunomodulatory compounds not formulated in the compositions of the invention. Also provided are methods of making the compositions and methods for therapeutic use of the compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2011
    Assignee: Dynavax Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Gary Van Nest, Stephen Tuck
  • Publication number: 20090148479
    Abstract: The invention provides methods of modulating an immune response to a second antigen which entail administration of a first antigen and an immunostimulatory polynucleotide. Modulation of the immune response is generally manifested as stimulation of a Th1 response.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2008
    Publication date: June 11, 2009
    Inventors: Gary Van Nest, Stephen Tuck, Joseph Eiden, JR.
  • Patent number: 7479285
    Abstract: The invention provides methods of modulating an immune response to a second antigen which entail administration of a first antigen and an immunostimulatory polynucleotide. Modulation of the immune response is generally manifested as stimulation of a Th1 response.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2009
    Assignee: Dynavax Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Gary Van Nest, Stephen Tuck, Joseph Eiden, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20090017075
    Abstract: The invention relates to new immunomodulatory compositions which comprise a cationic condensing agent, an immunomodulatory compound, and a stabilizing agent. The compositions of the invention typically form particles which have increased immunomodulatory activity as compared to immunomodulatory compounds not formulated in the compositions of the invention. Also provided are methods of making the compositions and methods for therapeutic use of the compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2003
    Publication date: January 15, 2009
    Inventors: Gary Van Nest, Stephen Tuck
  • Publication number: 20070258994
    Abstract: The invention provides new compositions and methods for immunomodulation of individuals. Immunomodulation is accomplished by administration of immunomodulatory polynucleotide/microcarrier (IMP/MC) complexes. The IMP/MC complexes may be covalently or non-covalently bound, and feature a polynucleotide comprising at least one immunostimulatory sequence bound to a nonbiodegradable microcarrier or nanocarrier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2007
    Publication date: November 8, 2007
    Inventors: Gary Van Nest, Stephen Tuck, Karen Fearon, Dino Dina
  • Publication number: 20070190073
    Abstract: The invention provides classes of immunomodulatory compositions which comprise an average of one or more immunostimulatory sequence (ISS) containing polynucleotide conjugated, or attached, to antigen. The extent of conjugation affects immunomodulatory properties, such as extent of antigen-specific antibody form ration, including Th1-associated antibody formation, and thus these various conjugate classes are useful for modulating the type and extent of immune response. The invention also includes methods of modulating an immune response using these compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2006
    Publication date: August 16, 2007
    Inventors: Stephen Tuck, Gary Van Nest
  • Patent number: 7250403
    Abstract: The invention provides new compositions and methods for immunomodulation of individuals. Immunomodulation is accomplished by administration of immunomodulatory polynucleotide/microcarrier (IMP/MC) complexes. The IMP/MC complexes may be covalently or non-covalently bound, and feature a polynucleotide comprising at least one immunostimulatory sequence bound to a biodegradable microcarrier or noncarrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2007
    Assignee: Dynavax Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Gary Van Nest, Stephen Tuck, Karen L. Fearon, Dino Dina
  • Patent number: 7223398
    Abstract: The invention provides classes of immunomodulatory compositions which comprise an average of one or more immunostimulatory sequence (ISS) containing polynucleotide conjugated, or attached, to antigen. The extent of conjugation affects immunomodulatory properties, such as extent of antigen-specific antibody formation, including Th1-associated antibody formation, and thus these various conjugate classes are useful for modulating the type and extent of immune response. The invention also includes methods of modulating an immune response using these compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2007
    Assignee: Dynavax Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Stephen Tuck, Gary Van Nest
  • Publication number: 20070049550
    Abstract: The invention provides immunomodulatory compounds and methods for immunomodulation of individuals using the immunomodulatory compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2006
    Publication date: March 1, 2007
    Applicant: Dynavax Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Karen Fearon, Dino Dina, Stephen Tuck
  • Patent number: 7183111
    Abstract: The invention provides new compositions and methods for immunomodulation of individuals. Immunomodulation is accomplished by administration of immunomodulatory polynucleotide/microcarrier (IMP/MC) complexes. The IMP/MC complexes may be covalently or non-covalently bound, and feature a polynucleotide comprising at least one immunostimulatory sequence bound to a nonbiodegradable microcarrier or nanocarrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2007
    Assignee: Dynavax Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Gary Van Nest, Stephen Tuck, Karen L. Fearon, Dino Dina
  • Publication number: 20070036807
    Abstract: The present invention provides compositions comprising conjugate molecules that are structurally stable at a temperature of between about 2 degrees C. and 8 degrees C. In some examples, a conjugate molecule comprises an antigen, such as an allergen. In some examples, a conjugate molecule comprises the Ragweed antigen Amb a 1. The present invention provides methods for making and using such compositions. Provided herein are methods for modulating an immune response in an individual comprising administration of a composition comprising a structurally stable conjugate molecule as described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2006
    Publication date: February 15, 2007
    Inventors: Stephen Tuck, Roberto Rodriguez
  • Patent number: 7129222
    Abstract: The invention provides new compositions and methods for immunomodulation of individuals. Immunomodulation is accomplished by administration of immunomodulatory polynucleotide/microcarrier (IMP/MC) complexes. The IMP/MC complexes may be covalently or non-covalently bound, and feature a polynucleotide comprising at least one immunostimulatory sequence bound to a nonbiodegradable microcarrier or nanocarrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2006
    Assignee: Dynavax Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Gary Van Nest, Stephen Tuck
  • Publication number: 20030129251
    Abstract: The invention provides new compositions and methods for immunomodulation of individuals. Immunomodulation is accomplished by administration of immunomodulatory polynucleotide/microcarrier (IMP/MC) complexes. The IMP/MC complexes may be covalently or non-covalently bound, and feature a polynucleotide comprising at least one immunostimulatory sequence bound to a biodegradable microcarrier or nanocarrier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2001
    Publication date: July 10, 2003
    Inventors: Gary Van Nest, Stephen Tuck
  • Publication number: 20030059773
    Abstract: The invention provides new compositions and methods for immunomodulation of individuals. Immunomodulation is accomplished by administration of immunomodulatory polynucleotide/microcarrier (IMP/MC) complexes. The IMP/MC complexes may be covalently or non-covalently bound, and feature a polynucleotide comprising at least one immunostimulatory sequence bound to a nonbiodegradable microcarrier or nanocarrier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2001
    Publication date: March 27, 2003
    Inventors: Gary Van Nest, Stephen Tuck, Karen L. Fearon, Dino Dina
  • Publication number: 20030022852
    Abstract: The invention provides new compositions and methods for immunomodulation of individuals. Immunomodulation is accomplished by administration of immunomodulatory polynucleotide/microcarrier (IMP/MC) complexes. The IMP/MC complexes may be covalently or non-covalently bound, and feature a polynucleotide comprising at least one immunostimulatory sequence bound to a biodegradable microcarrier or noncarrier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2001
    Publication date: January 30, 2003
    Inventors: Gary Van Nest, Stephen Tuck, Karen L. Fearon, Dino Dina
  • Publication number: 20020055477
    Abstract: The invention provides new compositions and methods for immunomodulation of individuals. Immunomodulation is accomplished by administration of immunomodulatory polynucleotide/microcarrier (IMP/MC) complexes. The IMP/MC complexes may be covalently or non-covalently bound, and feature a polynucleotide comprising at least one immunostimulatory sequence bound to a nonbiodegradable microcarrier or nanocarrier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2001
    Publication date: May 9, 2002
    Inventors: Gary Van Nest, Stephen Tuck