Patents by Inventor Kimio Terao

Kimio Terao 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: 20240158520
    Abstract: The present application concerns methods for treating an IL-6-mediated disorder such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA), juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), systemic JIA (sJIA), polyarticular course JIA (pcJIA), systemic sclerosis, or giant cell arteritis (GCA), with subcutaneously administered antibody that binds interleukin-6 receptor (anti-IL-6R antibody). In particular, it relates to identification of a fixed dose of anti-IL-6R antibody, e.g. tocilizumab, which is safe and effective for subcutaneous administration in patients with IL-6-mediated disorders. In addition, formulations and devices useful for subcutaneous administration of an anti-IL-6R antibody are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2023
    Publication date: May 16, 2024
    Applicants: Hoffmann-La Roche Inc., Chugai Seiyaku Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Xiaoping Zhang, Kimio Terao
  • Publication number: 20230183365
    Abstract: The present application concerns methods for treating an IL-6-mediated disorder such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA), juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), systemic JIA (sJIA), polyarticular course JIA (pcJIA), systemic sclerosis, or giant cell arteritis (GCA), with subcutaneously administered antibody that binds interleukin-6 receptor (anti-IL-6R antibody). In particular, it relates to identification of a fixed dose of anti-IL-6R antibody, e.g. tocilizumab, which is safe and effective for subcutaneous administration in patients with IL-6-mediated disorders. In addition, formulations and devices useful for subcutaneous administration of an anti-IL-6R antibody are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2023
    Publication date: June 15, 2023
    Applicants: Hoffmann-La Roche Inc., Chugai Seiyaku Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Xiaoping Zhang, Kimio Terao
  • Patent number: 11667720
    Abstract: The present application concerns methods for treating an IL-6-mediated disorder such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA), juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), systemic JIA (sJIA), polyarticular course JIA (pcJIA), systemic sclerosis, or giant cell arteritis (GCA), with subcutaneously administered antibody that binds interleukin-6 receptor (anti-IL-6R antibody). In particular, it relates to identification of a fixed dose of anti-IL-6R antibody, e.g. tocilizumab, which is safe and effective for subcutaneous administration in patients with IL-6-mediated disorders. In addition, formulations and devices useful for subcutaneous administration of an anti-IL-6R antibody are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2023
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2023
    Assignees: Hoffmann-La Roche Inc., Chugai Seiyaku Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Xiaoping Zhang, Kimio Terao
  • Patent number: 11622969
    Abstract: The present application concerns methods for treating an IL-6-mediated disorder such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA), juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), systemic JIA (sJIA), polyarticular course JIA (pcJIA), systemic sclerosis, or giant cell arteritis (GCA), with subcutaneously administered antibody that binds interleukin-6 receptor (anti-IL-6R antibody). In particular, it relates to identification of a fixed dose of anti-IL-6R antibody, e.g. tocilizumab, which is safe and effective for subcutaneous administration in patients with IL-6-mediated disorders. In addition, formulations and devices useful for subcutaneous administration of an anti-IL-6R antibody are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2023
    Assignees: Hoffmann-La Roche Inc., Chugai Seiyaku Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Xiaoping Zhang, Kimio Terao
  • Publication number: 20220280532
    Abstract: The present application concerns methods for treating an IL-6-mediated disorder such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA), juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), systemic JIA (sJIA), polyarticular course JIA (pcJIA), systemic sclerosis, or giant cell arteritis (GCA), with subcutaneously administered antibody that binds interleukin-6 receptor (anti-IL-6R antibody). In particular, it relates to identification of a fixed dose of anti-IL-6R antibody, e.g. tocilizumab, which is safe and effective for subcutaneous administration in patients with IL-6-mediated disorders. In addition, formulations and devices useful for subcutaneous administration of an anti-IL-6R antibody are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2022
    Publication date: September 8, 2022
    Applicants: Hoffmann-La Roche Inc., Chugai Seiyaku Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Xiaoping Zhang, Kimio Terao
  • Publication number: 20210228597
    Abstract: The present application discloses methods for treating an IL-6-mediated disorder such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA), juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), systemic JIA (sJIA), polyarticular course JIA (pcJIA), systemic sclerosis, or giant cell arteritis (GCA), with subcutaneously administered antibody that binds interleukin-6 receptor (anti-IL-6R antibody). In particular, it relates to identification of a fixed dose of anti-IL-6R antibody, e.g. tocilizumab, which is safe and effective for subcutaneous administration in patients with IL-6-mediated disorders. In addition, formulations and devices useful for subcutaneous administration of an anti-IL-6R antibody are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2020
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Applicants: Hoffmann-La Roche Inc., CHUGAI SEIYAKU KABUSHIKI KAISHA, Genentech, Inc.
    Inventors: XIAOPING ZHANG, KIMIO TERAO, ANGELIKA M. JAHREIS, Min Bao
  • Patent number: 10874677
    Abstract: The present application discloses methods for treating an IL-6-mediated disorder such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA), juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), systemic JIA (sJIA), polyarticular course JIA (pcJIA), systemic sclerosis, or giant cell arteritis (GCA), with subcutaneously administered antibody that binds interleukin-6 receptor (anti-IL-6R antibody). In particular, it relates to identification of a fixed dose of anti-IL-6R antibody, e.g. tocilizumab, which is safe and effective for subcutaneous administration in patients with IL-6-mediated disorders. In addition, formulations and devices useful for subcutaneous administration of an anti-IL-6R antibody are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2020
    Assignees: Hoffmann-La Roche Inc., CHUGAI SEIYAKU KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Xiaoping Zhang, Kimio Terao
  • Publication number: 20190247403
    Abstract: The present application discloses methods for treating an IL-6-mediated disorder such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA), juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), systemic JIA (sJIA), polyarticular course JIA (pcJIA), systemic sclerosis, or giant cell arteritis (GCA), with subcutaneously administered antibody that binds interleukin-6 receptor (anti-IL-6R antibody). In particular, it relates to identification of a fixed dose of anti-IL-6R antibody, e.g. tocilizumab, which is safe and effective for subcutaneous administration in patients with IL-6-mediated disorders. In addition, formulations and devices useful for subcutaneous administration of an anti-IL-6R antibody are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2019
    Publication date: August 15, 2019
    Applicants: HOFFMANN-LA ROCHE INC., CHUGAI SEIYAKU KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: XIAOPING ZHANG, KIMIO TERAO, JOHANNES F. SCHMIDT
  • Patent number: 10231981
    Abstract: The present application discloses methods for treating an IL-6-mediated disorder such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA), juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), systemic JIA (sJIA), polyarticular course JIA (pcJIA), systemic sclerosis, or giant cell arteritis (GCA), with subcutaneously administered antibody that binds interleukin-6 receptor (anti-IL-6R antibody). In particular, it relates to identification of a fixed dose of anti-IL-6R antibody, e.g. tocilizumab, which is safe and effective for subcutaneous administration in patients with IL-6-mediated disorders. In addition, formulations and devices useful for subcutaneous administration of an anti-IL-6R antibody are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2019
    Assignees: Chugai Seiyaku Kabushiki Kaisha, Hoffmann-La Roche Inc.
    Inventors: Xiaoping Zhang, Kimio Terao, Olivier Alfred Harari
  • Publication number: 20170360807
    Abstract: The present application discloses methods for treating an IL-6-mediated disorder such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA), juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), systemic JIA (sJIA), polyarticular course JIA (pcJIA), systemic sclerosis, or giant cell arteritis (GCA), with subcutaneously administered antibody that binds interleukin-6 receptor (anti-IL-6R antibody). In particular, it relates to identification of a fixed dose of anti-IL-6R antibody, e.g. tocilizumab, which is safe and effective for subcutaneous administration in patients with IL-6-mediated disorders. In addition, formulations and devices useful for subcutaneous administration of an anti-IL-6R antibody are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2017
    Publication date: December 21, 2017
    Applicants: Chugai Seiyaku Kabushiki Kaisha, Hoffmann-La Roche Inc.
    Inventors: Xiaoping Zhang, Kimio Terao, Olivier Alfred Harari
  • Patent number: 9750752
    Abstract: The present application discloses methods for treating an IL-6-mediated disorder such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA), juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), systemic JIA (sJIA), polyarticular course JIA (pcJIA), systemic sclerosis, or giant cell arteritis (GCA), with subcutaneously administered antibody that binds interleukin-6 receptor (anti-IL-6R antibody). In particular, it relates to identification of a fixed dose of anti-IL-6R antibody, e.g. tocilizumab, which is safe and effective for subcutaneous administration in patients with IL-6-mediated disorders. In addition, formulations and devices useful for subcutaneous administration of an anti-IL-6R antibody are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2017
    Assignees: Hoffmann-La Roche Inc., Chugai Seiyaku Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Xiaoping Zhang, Kimio Terao, Olivier Alfred Harari
  • Patent number: 9539263
    Abstract: The present application discloses methods for treating an IL-6-mediated disorder such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA), juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), systemic JIA (sJIA), polyarticular course JIA (pcJIA), systemic sclerosis, or giant cell arteritis (GCA), with subcutaneously administered antibody that binds interleukin-6 receptor (anti-IL-6R antibody). In particular, it relates to identification of a fixed dose of anti-IL-6R antibody, e.g. tocilizumab, which is safe and effective for subcutaneous administration in patients with IL-6-mediated disorders. In addition, formulations and devices useful for subcutaneous administration of an anti-IL-6R antibody are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2017
    Assignees: Genentech, Inc., Hoffmann-La Roche, Inc., Chugai Seiyaku Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Xiaoping Zhang, Kimio Terao, Angelika M. Jahreis
  • Publication number: 20140056885
    Abstract: The present application discloses methods for treating an IL-6-mediated disorder such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA), juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), systemic JIA (sJIA), polyarticular course JIA (pcJIA), systemic sclerosis, or giant cell arteritis (GCA), with subcutaneously administered antibody that binds interleukin-6 receptor (anti-IL-6R antibody). In particular, it relates to identification of a fixed dose of anti-IL-6R antibody, e.g. tocilizumab, which is safe and effective for subcutaneous administration in patients with IL-6-mediated disorders. In addition, formulations and devices useful for subcutaneous administration of an anti-IL-6R antibody are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2013
    Publication date: February 27, 2014
    Applicants: Chugai Seiyaku Kabushiki Kaisha, Hoffmann-La Roche Inc.
    Inventors: Xiaoping Zhang, Kimio Terao, Olivier Alfred Harari
  • Publication number: 20140056884
    Abstract: The present application discloses methods for treating an IL-6-mediated disorder such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA), juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), systemic JIA (sJIA), polyarticular course JIA (pcJIA), systemic sclerosis, or giant cell arteritis (GCA), with subcutaneously administered antibody that binds interleukin-6 receptor (anti-IL-6R antibody). In particular, it relates to identification of a fixed dose of anti-IL-6R antibody, e.g. tocilizumab, which is safe and effective for subcutaneous administration in patients with IL-6-mediated disorders. In addition, formulations and devices useful for subcutaneous administration of an anti-IL-6R antibody are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2013
    Publication date: February 27, 2014
    Applicants: Genentech, Inc., Chugai Seiyaku Kabushiki Kaisha, Hoffmann-La Roche Inc.
    Inventors: Xiaoping Zhang, Kimio Terao, Angelika M. Jahreis
  • Publication number: 20140056883
    Abstract: The present application discloses methods for treating an IL-6-mediated disorder such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA), juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), systemic JIA (sJIA), polyarticular course JIA (pcJIA), systemic sclerosis, or giant cell arteritis (GCA), with subcutaneously administered antibody that binds interleukin-6 receptor (anti-IL-6R antibody). In particular, it relates to identification of a fixed dose of anti-IL-6R antibody, e.g. tocilizumab, which is safe and effective for subcutaneous administration in patients with IL-6-mediated disorders. In addition, formulations and devices useful for subcutaneous administration of an anti-IL-6R antibody are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2013
    Publication date: February 27, 2014
    Applicants: Chugai Seiyaku Kabushiki Kaisha, Hoffmann-La Roche Inc.
    Inventors: Xiaoping Zhang, Kimio Terao, Olivier Alfred Harari
  • Patent number: 8580264
    Abstract: The present application discloses methods for treating an IL-6-mediated disorder such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA), juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), systemic JIA (sJIA), polyarticular course JIA (pcJIA), systemic sclerosis, or giant cell arteritis (GCA), with subcutaneously administered antibody that binds interleukin-6 receptor (anti-IL-6R antibody). In particular, it relates to identification of a fixed dose of anti-IL-6R antibody, e.g. tocilizumab, which is safe and effective for subcutaneous administration in patients with IL-6-mediated disorders. In addition, formulations and devices useful for subcutaneous administration of an anti-IL-6R antibody are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2013
    Assignees: Genentech, Inc., Hoffmann-La Roche Inc.
    Inventors: Xiaoping Zhang, Min Bao, Angelika M. Jahreis, Kimio Terao