Patents by Inventor Louis J. Theodore

Louis J. Theodore 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: 7115248
    Abstract: Radiolabeled annexin and modified annexin conjugates useful for imaging vascular thrombi are described. Methods for making and using such radiolabeled annexin conjugates are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2006
    Assignee: NeoRx Corporation
    Inventors: Sudhakar Kasina, John M Reno, Louis J Theodore
  • Patent number: 7078013
    Abstract: Methods, compounds, compositions and kits that relate to pretargeted delivery of diagnostic and therapeutic agents are disclosed. In particular, methods for radiometal labeling of biotin and for improved radiohalogenation of biotin, as well as related compounds, are described. Also, clearing agents, anti-ligand-targeting moiety conjugates, target cell retention enhancing moieties and additional methods are discussed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2006
    Assignee: Aletheon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald B Axworthy, Louis J Theodore, Linda M Gustavson, John M Reno
  • Patent number: 6908903
    Abstract: Cluster clearing agents (CCAs) and the use thereof are discussed. CCAs are composed of a hepatic clearance directing moiety which directs the biodistribution of a CCA-containing construct to hepatic clearance; and a binding moiety which mediates binding of the CCA to a compound for which rapid hepatic clearance is desired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2005
    Assignee: Aletheon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Louis J. Theodore, Donald B. Axworthy
  • Publication number: 20040241172
    Abstract: Methods, compounds, compositions and kits that relate to pretargeted delivery of diagnostic and therapeutic agents are disclosed. In particular, methods for radiometal labeling of biotin and for improved radiohalogenation of biotin, as well as related compounds, are described. Also, clearing agents, anti-ligand-targeting moiety conjugates, target cell retention enhancing moieties and additional methods are discussed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2004
    Publication date: December 2, 2004
    Applicant: NeoRx Corporation
    Inventors: Donald B. Axworthy, Louis J. Theodore, Linda M. Gustavson, John M. Reno, Robert W. Mallett, Mark D. Hylarides, Alan R. Fritzberg
  • Patent number: 6709652
    Abstract: Methods, compounds, compositions and kits that relate to pretargeted delivery of diagnostic and therapeutic agents are disclosed. In particular, methods for radiometal labeling of biotin and for improved radiohalogenation of biotin, as well as related compounds, are described. Also, clearing agents, anti-ligand-targeting moiety conjugates, target cell retention enhancing moieties and additional methods are discussed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2004
    Assignee: NeoRx Corporation
    Inventors: John M. Reno, Louis J. Theodore, Linda M. Gustavson
  • Publication number: 20030220233
    Abstract: Radiolabeled annexin and modified annexin conjugates useful for imaging vascular thrombi are described. Methods for making and using such radiolabeled annexin conjugates are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2003
    Publication date: November 27, 2003
    Applicant: NeoRx Corporation
    Inventors: Sudhakar Kasina, John M. Reno, Louis J. Theodore
  • Publication number: 20030129191
    Abstract: Methods, compounds, compositions and kits that relate to pretargeted delivery of diagnostic and therapeutic agents are disclosed. In particular, methods for radiometal labeling of biotin, as well as related compounds, are described. Clearing agents and clearance mechanisms are also discussed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2002
    Publication date: July 10, 2003
    Applicant: NeoRx Corporation
    Inventors: Louis J. Theodore, Donald B. Axworthy, John M. Reno
  • Publication number: 20030099640
    Abstract: Methods, compounds, compositions and kits that relate to pretargeted delivery of diagnostic and therapeutic agents are disclosed. In particular, three-step pretargeting methods are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2002
    Publication date: May 29, 2003
    Applicant: NeoRx Corporation
    Inventors: Louis J. Theodore, John M. Reno, Linda M. Gustavson
  • Patent number: 6416738
    Abstract: Methods, compounds, compositions and kits that relate to pretargeted delivery of diagnostic and therapeutic agents are disclosed. In particular, methods for radiometal labeling of biotin, as well as related compounds, are described. Clearing agents and clearance mechanisms are also discussed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2002
    Assignee: NeoRx Corporation
    Inventors: Louis J. Theodore, Donald B. Axworthy, John M. Reno
  • Publication number: 20020034511
    Abstract: Methods, compounds, compositions and kits that relate to pretargeted delivery of diagnostic and therapeutic agents are disclosed. In particular, methods for radiometal labeling of biotin and for improved radiohalogenation of biotin, as well as related compounds, are described. Also, clearing agents, anti-ligand-targeting moiety conjugates, target cell retention enhancing moieties and additional methods are discussed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2001
    Publication date: March 21, 2002
    Inventors: John M. Reno, Louis J. Theodore, Linda M. Gustavson
  • Patent number: 6358490
    Abstract: Methods, compounds, compositions and kits that relate to pretargeted delivery of diagnostic and therapeutic agents are disclosed. In particular, three-step pretargeting methods are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2002
    Assignee: NeoRx Corporation
    Inventors: Louis J. Theodore, John M. Reno, Linda M. Gustavson
  • Publication number: 20020015705
    Abstract: Methods, compounds, compositions and kits that relate to pretargeted delivery of diagnostic and therapeutic agents are disclosed. In particular, three-step pretargeting methods are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 1999
    Publication date: February 7, 2002
    Inventors: LOUIS J. THEODORE, JOHN M. RENO, LINDA M. GUSTAVSON
  • Patent number: 6287536
    Abstract: Methods, compounds, compositions and kits that relate to pretargeted delivery of diagnostic and therapeutic agents are disclosed. In particular, methods for radiometal labeling of biotin and for improved radiohalogenation of biotin, as well as related compounds, are described. Also, clearing agents, anti-ligand-targeting moiety conjugates, target cell retention enhancing moieties and additional methods are discussed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2001
    Assignee: NeoRx Corporation
    Inventors: John M. Reno, Louis J. Theodore, Linda M. Gustavson
  • Patent number: 6172045
    Abstract: Cluster clearing agents (CCAs) and the use thereof are discussed. CCAs are composed of a hepatic clearance directing moiety which directs the biodistribution of a CCA-containing construct to hepatic clearance; and a binding moiety which mediates binding of the CCA to a compound for which rapid hepatic clearance is desired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 1996
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2001
    Assignee: NeoRx Corporation
    Inventors: Louis J. Theodore, Donald B. Axworthy
  • Patent number: 6075010
    Abstract: Small molecule weight clearing agents containing ligands such as biotin or biotin analogs and hexose residue, in particular galactose or N-acetyl galactosamine residues are taught. These clearing agents effectively clear anti-ligand containing conjugates in vivo via hepatocyte receptor mediated clearance mechanisms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 1994
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2000
    Assignee: NeoRx Corporation
    Inventors: Louis J. Theodore, Donald B. Axworthy, John M. Reno
  • Patent number: 6022966
    Abstract: Methods, compounds, compositions and kits that relate to pretargeted delivery of diagnostic and therapeutic agents are disclosed. In particular, methods for radiometal labeling of biotin, as well as related compounds, are described. Articles of manufacture useful in pretargeting methods are also discussed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 1993
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2000
    Assignee: NeoRx Corporation
    Inventors: Linda M. Gustavson, Louis J. Theodore, Fu-Min Su, John M. Reno
  • Patent number: 6015897
    Abstract: Methods, compounds, compositions and kits that relate to pretargeted delivery of diagnostic and therapeutic agents are disclosed. Biotinamido-N-methylglycyl-seryl-O-succinamido-benzyl DOTA is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 1996
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2000
    Assignee: NeoRx Corporation
    Inventors: Louis J. Theodore, Sudhakar Kasina, John M. Reno, Linda M. Gustavson
  • Patent number: 5985826
    Abstract: Hepatic-directed compounds, reagents useful in making such compounds and associated methods and compositions are disclosed. Hepatic-directed compounds are processed by metabolic mechanisms, which generally differ in degree or in kind from the metabolic mechanisms encountered by compounds which are not so directed. Hepatic-directed compounds useful in the methods disclosed include a hexose cluster characterized by multiple hexose residues connected in an iteratively branched configuration. In one embodiment, the hexose cluster comprises at least four hexose residues with each branch of the configuration having two prongs. In another embodiment, the hexose cluster comprises at least nine hexose residues with each branch of the configuration having three prongs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 16, 1999
    Assignee: NeoRx Corporation
    Inventors: Louis J. Theodore, Donald B. Axworthy, John M. Reno
  • Patent number: 5955605
    Abstract: Biotinidase-resistant biotin-DOTA conjugates, and methods of use thereof in diagnostic and therapeutic pretargeting methods are provided. These conjugates are useful in diagnosis and treatment of cancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 21, 1999
    Assignee: NeoRx Corporation
    Inventors: Donald B. Axworthy, Louis J. Theodore, Linda M. Gustavson, John M. Reno
  • Patent number: 5886143
    Abstract: Hepatic-directed compounds, reagents useful in making such compounds and associated methods and compositions are discussed. Hepatic-directed compounds are processed by metabolic mechanisms, which generally differ in degree or in kind from the metabolic mechanisms encountered by compounds which are not so directed. Reagents useful in the preparation of hepatic-directed compounds include a hexose cluster characterized by multiple hexose residues connected in an iteratively branched configuration. In one embodiment, the hexose cluster comprises at least four hexose residues with each branch of the configuration having two prongs. In another embodiment, the hexose cluster comprises at least nine hexose residues with each branch of the configuration having three prongs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 1994
    Date of Patent: March 23, 1999
    Assignee: NeoRx Corporation
    Inventors: Louis J. Theodore, Donald B. Axworthy, John M. Reno