Patents by Inventor Stephen W. Burgess

Stephen W. Burgess 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: 11510985
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides for a composition which may be used for the solubilization of an agent or the oral administration of an agent, the composition comprising, a lysophosphatidyl compound and at least one of a monoglyceride and a free fatty acid. In certain embodiments, the composition comprises a lysophosphatidyl compound, a monoglyceride and a free fatty acid. In certain embodiments, the composition comprises an agent, a lysophosphatidyl compound, a monoglyceride and a free fatty acid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2022
    Assignee: AVANTI POLAR LIPIDS, LLC
    Inventors: Walter A Shaw, Stephen W Burgess, Shengrong Li
  • Patent number: 11471430
    Abstract: Provided herein is a group of sphingosine analogs, useful in the treatment of bacterial infections in mucosal surfaces such as lungs, caused by pathogenic bacteria which are typical to disorders and diseases such as CF and COPD.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2022
    Assignees: Yeda Research and Development Co. Ltd., University of Duisburg-Essen
    Inventors: Anthony H. Futerman, Tammar Joseph, Walter A. Shaw, Stephen W. Burgess, Shengrong Li
  • Patent number: 11413297
    Abstract: The invention provides compositions and methods for disrupting preformed bacterial biofilm or preventing formation of bacterial biofilm. Also provided in the invention are methods and compositions for treating and preventing chronic rhinosinusitis. Such compositions and methods utilize one or more antibiotic compounds in combination with at least one phospholipid compound described herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2022
    Assignees: AVANTI POLAR LIPIDS, LLC, THE SCRIPPS RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Charles G. Cochrane, Ronald A. Simon, Stephen W. Burgess, Walter A. Shaw
  • Publication number: 20210275473
    Abstract: Provided herein is a group of sphingosine analogs, useful in the treatment of bacterial infections in mucosal surfaces such as lungs, caused by pathogenic bacteria which are typical to disorders and diseases such as CF and COPD.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2019
    Publication date: September 9, 2021
    Applicants: Yeda Research and Development Co. Ltd., University of Duisburg-Essen
    Inventors: Anthony H. FUTERMAN, Tammar JOSEPH, Walter A. SHAW, Stephen W. BURGESS, Shengrong LI
  • Publication number: 20200306274
    Abstract: The invention provides compositions and methods for disrupting preformed bacterial biofilm or preventing formation of bacterial biofilm. Also provided in the invention are methods and compositions for treating and preventing chronic rhinosinusitis. Such compositions and methods utilize one or more antibiotic compounds in combination with at least one phospholipid compound described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2018
    Publication date: October 1, 2020
    Inventors: Charles G. COCHRANE, Ronald A. SIMON, Stephen W. BURGESS, Walter A. SHAW
  • Patent number: 10739353
    Abstract: The present invention includes methods and compositions for ameliorating symptoms or treating one or more adverse reactions triggered by infectious diseases or disease conditions that trigger a widespread release of cytokines in a subject comprising the steps of: identifying the subject in need of amelioration of symptoms or treatment of the infectious diseases or disease conditions that trigger a widespread release of cytokines; and administering one or more pharmaceutical compositions comprising a therapeutically effective amount of a curcumin extract, curcuminoids or synthetic curcumin (S-curcumin) and derivatives thereof, or empty liposomes, dissolved or dispersed in a suitable aqueous or non-aqueous medium sufficient to reduce the level of cytokines in the host.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2020
    Assignees: Signpath Pharma, Inc., Avanti Polar Lipids, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter P. Sordillo, Lawrence Helson, Stephen W. Burgess, Walter A. Shaw
  • Publication number: 20200188518
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides for a composition which may be used for the solublization of an agent or the oral administration of an agent, the composition comprising, a lyosphosphatidyl compound and at least one of a monoglyceride and a free fatty acid. In certain embodiments, the composition comprises a lyosphosphatidyl compound, a monoglyceride and a free fatty acid. In certain embodiments, the composition comprises an agent, a lyosphosphatidyl compound, a monoglyceride and a free fatty acid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2019
    Publication date: June 18, 2020
    Inventors: Walter A. SHAW, Stephen W. Burgess, Shengrong Li
  • Patent number: 10463738
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides for a composition which may be used for the solublization of an agent or the oral administration of an agent, the composition comprising, a lyosphosphatidyl compound and at least one of a monoglyceride and a free fatty acid. In certain embodiments, the composition comprises a lyosphosphatidyl compound, a monoglyceride and a free fatty acid. In certain embodiments, the composition comprises an agent, a lyosphosphatidyl compound, a monoglyceride and a free fatty acid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2019
    Assignee: Avanti Polar Lipids, Inc.
    Inventors: Walter A Shaw, Stephen W Burgess, Shengrong Li
  • Patent number: 10258691
    Abstract: The present invention includes compositions and methods for preventing one or more cardiac channelopathies or conditions resulting from irregularities or alterations in cardiac patterns caused by an active agent or a drug in a human or animal subject comprising: an amount of a lysophosphatidyl compound adapted for oral administration effective to reduce or prevent one or more cardiac channelopathies or conditions resulting from irregularities or alterations in cardiac patterns caused by the active agent or drug. Such compositions may further comprise a monoglyceride, a free fatty acid or a combination of the foregoing, including, e.g., a eutectic mixture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2019
    Assignee: Signpath Pharma, Inc.
    Inventors: Lawrence Helson, George M. Shopp, Annie Bouchard, Muhammed Majeed, Stephen W. Burgess, Walter A. Shaw
  • Patent number: 10143744
    Abstract: Essentially pure compounds of the formulas (I) to (XX) are provided. Compositions and methods for enhancing or stimulating an immune response are also provided. The compounds, provided are advantageous in that the compounds are essentially pure and free from contaminants encountered when such compounds are purified from natural sources.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2018
    Assignees: Avanti Polar Lipids, Inc, AC Immune SA
    Inventors: Walter A Shaw, Stephen W Burgess, Shengrong Li, David T Hickman, Maria Pilar Lopez-Deber
  • Publication number: 20180064813
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides for a composition which may be used for the solublization of an agent or the oral administration of an agent, the composition comprising, a lyosphosphatidyl compound and at least one of a monoglyceride and a free fatty acid. In certain embodiments, the composition comprises a lyosphosphatidyl compound, a monoglyceride and a free fatty acid. In certain embodiments, the composition comprises an agent, a lyosphosphatidyl compound, a monoglyceride and a free fatty acid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2017
    Publication date: March 8, 2018
    Inventors: Walter A. SHAW, Stephen W. BURGESS, Shengrong LI
  • Patent number: 9872908
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides for a composition which may be used for the solublization of an agent or the oral administration of an agent, the composition comprising, a lyosphosphatidyl compound and at least one of a monoglyceride and a free fatty acid. In certain embodiments, the composition comprises a lyosphosphatidyl compound, a monoglyceride and a free fatty acid. In certain embodiments, the composition comprises an agent, a lyosphosphatidyl compound, a monoglyceride and a free fatty acid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2018
    Assignee: Avanti Polar Lipids, Inc.
    Inventors: Walter A Shaw, Stephen W Burgess, Shengrong Li
  • Publication number: 20170349618
    Abstract: Essentially pure compounds of the formulas (I) to (V) are provided. Compositions and methods for enhancing or stimulating an immune response are also provided. The compounds, provided are advantageous in that the compounds are essentially pure and free from contaminants encountered when such compounds are purified from natural sources.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2016
    Publication date: December 7, 2017
    Inventors: Walter A. SHAW, Stephen W. BURGESS, Shengrong LI, David T. HICKMAN, Maria Pilar LOPEZ-DEBER
  • Publication number: 20170281775
    Abstract: Methods for hydrolyzing solid ungranulated lysophosphatidylcholine with phospholipase A2 are provided. Also disclosed are methods for making a lipid matrix of lysophosphatidylcholine, monoglyceride and fatty acid, and lipid matrices of particular structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2016
    Publication date: October 5, 2017
    Applicant: BioMolecular Products, Inc.
    Inventors: David W. Yesair, Walter A. Shaw, Stephen W. Burgess, Robert Travis McKee
  • Patent number: 9518078
    Abstract: Essentially pure compounds of the formulas (I) to (XXV) are provided. Compositions and methods for enhancing or stimulating an immune response are also provided. The compounds, provided are advantageous in that the compounds are essentially pure and free from contaminants encountered when such compounds are purified from natural sources.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2016
    Assignees: Avanti Polar Lipids, Inc., AC Immune SA
    Inventors: Walter A Shaw, Stephen W Burgess, Shengrong Li, David T Hickman, Maria Pilar Lopez-Deber
  • Publication number: 20160340298
    Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of the general formula I and II (as further defined herein) are useful in the production of inhibitors of sphingolipid synthesis the production of sphingolipids. Suitable sphingolipids, include, but not limited to, sphingosine and compounds incorporating sphingosine or that may use sphingosine as an intermediate or a starting material in their synthesis (including, but not limited to, sphingosine-1-P, ceramide, gangliosides and sphigomyelin). In one contemplated use, compounds of the general formula I and II are useful in the production of sphingosine. In another contemplated use, compounds of the general formula I and II are useful in the production of a sphingofugin. Methods of manufacturing each of the above compounds are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2016
    Publication date: November 24, 2016
    Inventors: Stephen W. BURGESS, Walter A. SHAW, Shengrong LI
  • Patent number: 9403760
    Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of the general formula I and II (as further defined herein) are useful in the production of inhibitors of sphingolipid synthesis the production of sphingolipids. Suitable sphingolipids, include, but not limited to, sphingosine and compounds incorporating sphingosine or that may use sphingosine as an intermediate or a starting material in their synthesis (including, but not limited to, sphingosine-1-P, ceramide, gangliosides and sphingomyelin). In one contemplated use, compounds of the general formula I and II are useful in the production of sphingosine. In another contemplated use, compounds of the general formula I and II are useful in the production of a sphingofugin. Methods of manufacturing each of the above compounds are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2016
    Assignee: AVANTI POLAR LIPIDS, INC.
    Inventors: Stephen W Burgess, Walter A Shaw, Shengrong Li
  • Publication number: 20160184330
    Abstract: The present invention includes methods and compositions for ameliorating symptoms or treating one or more adverse reactions triggered by infectious diseases or disease conditions that trigger a widespread release of cytokines in a subject comprising the steps of: identifying the subject in need of amelioration of symptoms or treatment of the infectious diseases or disease conditions that trigger a widespread release of cytokines; and administering one or more pharmaceutical compositions comprising a therapeutically effective amount of a curcumin extract, curcuminoids or synthetic curcumin (S-curcumin) and derivatives thereof, or empty liposomes, dissolved or dispersed in a suitable aqueous or non-aqueous medium sufficient to reduce the level of cytokines in the host.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2015
    Publication date: June 30, 2016
    Inventors: Peter P. Sordillo, Lawrence Helson, Stephen W. Burgess, Walter A. Shaw
  • Publication number: 20160166699
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides for a composition which may be used for the solublization of an agent or the oral administration of an agent, the composition comprising, a lyosphosphatidyl compound and at least one of a monoglyceride and a free fatty acid. In certain embodiments, the composition comprises a lyosphosphatidyl compound, a monoglyceride and a free fatty acid. In certain embodiments, the composition comprises an agent, a lyosphosphatidyl compound, a monoglyceride and a free fatty acid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2015
    Publication date: June 16, 2016
    Inventors: Walter A. SHAW, Stephen W. BURGESS, Shengrong LI
  • Publication number: 20160136271
    Abstract: Essentially pure compounds of the formulas (I) to (XX) are provided. Compositions and methods for enhancing or stimulating an immune response are also provided. The compounds, provided are advantageous in that the compounds are essentially pure and free from contaminants encountered when such compounds are purified from natural sources.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2016
    Publication date: May 19, 2016
    Inventors: Walter A. SHAW, Stephen W. BURGESS, Shengrong LI, David T. HICKMAN, Maria Pilar LOPEZ-DEBER