Patents by Inventor Robert C. Wells

Robert C. Wells 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: 20240141058
    Abstract: Provided herein are polypeptides that bind to a transferrin receptor, methods of generating such polypeptides, and methods of using the polypeptides to target a composition to a transferrin receptor-expressing cell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2024
    Publication date: May 2, 2024
    Applicant: Denali Therapeutics Inc.
    Inventors: Xiaocheng Chen, Mark S. Dennis, Mihalis Kariolis, Adam P. Silverman, Ankita Srivastava, Ryan J. Watts, Robert C. Wells, Joy Yu Zuchero
  • Patent number: 11912778
    Abstract: Provided herein are polypeptides that bind to a transferrin receptor, methods of generating such polypeptides, and methods of using the polypeptides to target a composition to a transferrin receptor-expressing cell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: Denali Therapeutics Inc.
    Inventors: Xiaocheng Chen, Mark S. Dennis, Mihalis Kariolis, Adam P. Silverman, Ankita Srivastava, Ryan J. Watts, Robert C. Wells, Joy Yu Zuchero
  • Publication number: 20240024432
    Abstract: Provided herein are polypeptides that bind to a transferrin receptor, Fc dimers and fusion proteins comprising such polypeptides, and methods of using the polypeptides to target a composition to a transferrin receptor-expressing cell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2023
    Publication date: January 25, 2024
    Applicant: Denali Therapeutics Inc.
    Inventors: Xiaocheng Chen, Mark S. Dennis, Mihalis Kariolis, Adam P. Silverman, Ankita Srivastava, Ryan J. Watts, Robert C. Wells, Joy Yu Zuchero
  • Publication number: 20240018253
    Abstract: Provided herein are polypeptides that bind to a transferrin receptor, methods of generating such polypeptides, and methods of using the polypeptides to target a composition to a transferrin receptor-expressing cell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2023
    Publication date: January 18, 2024
    Applicant: Denali Therapeutics Inc.
    Inventors: Xiaocheng Chen, Mark S. Dennis, Mihalis Kariolis, Adam P. Silverman, Ankita Srivastava, Ryan J. Watts, Robert C. Wells, Joy Yu Zuchero
  • Publication number: 20230381286
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods for transporting agents across the blood brain barrier. In some embodiments, the agents bind to therapeutic targets for the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases. As described herein, the agents are linked to proteins that bind to a transferrin receptor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2023
    Publication date: November 30, 2023
    Applicant: Denali Therapeutics Inc.
    Inventors: Mark S. Dennis, Jennifer Getz, Mihalis Kariolis, Adam P. Silverman, Robert C. Wells, Joy Yu Zuchero
  • Patent number: 11795232
    Abstract: Provided herein are polypeptides that bind to a transferrin receptor, methods of generating such polypeptides, and methods of using the polypeptides to target a composition to a transferrin receptor-expressing cell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignee: Denali Therapeutics Inc.
    Inventors: Xiaocheng Chen, Mark S. Dennis, Mihalis Kariolis, Adam P. Silverman, Ankita Srivastava, Ryan J. Watts, Robert C. Wells, Joy Yu Zuchero
  • Patent number: 11732023
    Abstract: Provided herein are polypeptides that bind to a blood-brain barrier (BBB) receptor, methods of generating such polypeptides, and methods of using the polypeptides to target a composition to a BBB receptor-expressing cell, e.g., for transport across the BBB. Also provided herein are transferrin receptor (TfR) constructs that comprise a monomeric TfR apical domain or one or more portions of the TfR apical domain which have been circularly permuted relative to the full-length TfR sequence.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Assignee: Denali Therapeutics Inc.
    Inventors: Xiaocheng Chen, Mihalis Kariolis, Robert C. Wells
  • Publication number: 20230235072
    Abstract: Provided herein are polypeptides that bind to a transferrin receptor, methods of generating such polypeptides, and methods of using the polypeptides to target a composition to a transferrin receptor-expressing cell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2022
    Publication date: July 27, 2023
    Applicant: Denali Therapeutics Inc.
    Inventors: Xiaocheng Chen, Mark S. Dennis, Mihalis Kariolis, Adam P. Silverman, Ankita Srivastava, Ryan J. Watts, Robert C. Wells, Joy Yu Zuchero
  • Publication number: 20200369746
    Abstract: Provided herein are polypeptides that bind to a transferrin receptor, Fc dimers and fusion proteins comprising such polypeptides, and methods of using the polypeptides to target a composition to a transferrin receptor-expressing cell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2020
    Publication date: November 26, 2020
    Applicant: Denali Therapeutics Inc.
    Inventors: Xiaocheng Chen, Mark S. Dennis, Mihalis Kariolis, Adam P. Silverman, Ankita Srivastava, Ryan J. Watts, Robert C. Wells, Joy Yu Zuchero
  • Publication number: 20200289627
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods for transporting agents across the blood brain barrier. In some embodiments, the agents bind to therapeutic targets for the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases. As described herein, the agents are linked to proteins that bind to a transferrin receptor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2020
    Publication date: September 17, 2020
    Applicant: Denali Therapeutics Inc.
    Inventors: Mark S. Dennis, Jennifer Getz, Mihalis Kariolis, Adam P. Silverman, Robert C. Wells, Joy Yu Zuchero
  • Publication number: 20200262890
    Abstract: Provided herein are polypeptides that bind to a blood-brain barrier (BBB) receptor, methods of generating such polypeptides, and methods of using the polypeptides to target a composition to a BBB receptor-expressing cell, e.g., for transport across the BBB. Also provided herein are transferrin receptor (TfR) constructs that comprise a monomeric TfR apical domain or one or more portions of the TfR apical domain which have been circularly permuted relative to the full-length TfR sequence.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2019
    Publication date: August 20, 2020
    Applicant: Denali Therapeutics Inc.
    Inventors: Xiaocheng Chen, Mihalis Kariolis, Robert C. Wells
  • Publication number: 20200223935
    Abstract: Provided herein are polypeptides that bind to a transferrin receptor, methods of generating such polypeptides, and methods of using the polypeptides to target a composition to a transferrin receptor-expressing cell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2019
    Publication date: July 16, 2020
    Applicant: Denali Therapeutics Inc.
    Inventors: Xiaocheng Chen, Mark S. Dennis, Mihalis Kariolis, Adam P. Silverman, Ankita Srivastava, Ryan J. Watts, Robert C. Wells, Joy Yu Zuchero
  • Patent number: 10457717
    Abstract: Provided herein are polypeptides that bind to a blood-brain barrier (BBB) receptor, methods of generating such polypeptides, and methods of using the polypeptides to target a composition to a BBB receptor-expressing cell, e.g., for transport across the BBB. Also provided herein are transferrin receptor (TfR) constructs that comprise a monomeric TfR apical domain or one or more portions of the TfR apical domain which have been circularly permuted relative to the full-length TfR sequence.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2019
    Assignee: DENALI THERAPEUTICS INC.
    Inventors: Xiaocheng Chen, Mihalis Kariolis, Robert C. Wells
  • Publication number: 20180237496
    Abstract: Provided herein are polypeptides that bind to a blood-brain barrier (BBB) receptor, methods of generating such polypeptides, and methods of using the polypeptides to target a composition to a BBB receptor-expressing cell, e.g., for transport across the BBB. Also provided herein are transferrin receptor (TfR) constructs that comprise a monomeric TfR apical domain or one or more portions of the TfR apical domain which have been circularly permuted relative to the full-length TfR sequence.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2018
    Publication date: August 23, 2018
    Applicant: Denali Therapeutics Inc.
    Inventors: Xiaocheng Chen, Mihalis Kariolis, Robert C. Wells
  • Patent number: 5122283
    Abstract: A skimmer craft for removal of a layer of oil or other floating pollutants from the surface of a body of water including a pair of spaced-apart pontoons with a horizontal floor plate extending between the pontoons. A sump box is positioned at the rear of the skimmer plate or floor and defines a fixed water exit with the sump. The floor and sump are vertically adjustable as a unit. The sump box has a horizontally-extending weir through which oil may enter into the sump. The sump includes a comminutor unit which will reduce and break-up agglomerations in the oil. Propulsion units are positioned along the sides of the pontoons and at the bow and stern of the vessel at predetermined locations. The propulsion units may be selectively operated to establish a controlled flow pattern to direct water and the associated oil layer into the flotation pool where the oil layer is skimmed off and directed into the sump. The propulsion units are also operable to pilot the craft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 1991
    Date of Patent: June 16, 1992
    Inventor: Robert C. Wells
  • Patent number: 5022987
    Abstract: A skimmer craft for removal of a layer of oil or other floating pollutants from the surface of a body of water including a pair of spaced-apart pontoons with a horizontal floor plate extending between the pontoons. A sump box is positioned at the rear of the skimmer plate or floor and defines a fixed water exit with the sump. The floor and sump are vertically adjustable as a unit. The sump box has a horizontally-extending weir through which oil may enter into the sump. The sump includes a comminutor unit which will reduce and break-up agglomerations in the oil. Propulsion units are positioned along the sides of the pontoons and at the bow and stern of the vessel at predetermined locations. The propulsion units may be selectively operated to establish a controlled flow pattern to direct water and the associated oil layer into the floatation pool where the oil layer is skimmed off and directed into the sump. The propulsion units are also operable to pilot the craft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 1990
    Date of Patent: June 11, 1991
    Inventor: Robert C. Wells
  • Patent number: 4697913
    Abstract: A copying apparatus for synthesizing two images on one piece of copying paper. The apparatus includes a photosensitive body having a photosensitive surface, first and second light exposure assemblies disposed in spaced-apart relationship with respect to the path of rotation of the photosensitive surface and an image development assembly. In the first light exposure assembly, a first original positive image source controls light emitted from a first light source which light is transmitted to the photosensitive surface to create a first latent image of the information in the first original positive image source on a first portion of the photosensitive surface. No latent image is formed in the remainder or second portion of the photosensitive surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 1986
    Date of Patent: October 6, 1987
    Assignee: Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yukimasa Kuramoto, Hajimu Oonishi, Yukio Sakai, Yoshiki Hayashi, Robert C. Wells
  • Patent number: 4660961
    Abstract: A copying apparatus of the electrostatic type enables at least two images to be synthesized on one surface of a copying paper using original positive image sources without preparing negative image sources prior to the copying process. The copying apparatus can also synthesize a plurality of images in different colors on a single sheet of copying paper.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1984
    Date of Patent: April 28, 1987
    Assignee: Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yukimasa Kuramoto, Hajimu Oonishi, Yukio Sakai, Yoshiki Hayashi, Robert C. Wells
  • Patent number: 4445375
    Abstract: A tuned coriolis, angular rate measuring device includes a substantially hollow, generally annular rotor driven by a high-speed, synchronous spin motor. The rotor is made unsymmetrical by mounting within the rotor near its periphey at least a pair of high density masses, the respective masses being located diametrically opposite one another. The rotor is secured within a gimbal structure which is, in turn, mounted in tuned fashion upon a support housing through a cantilever spring at each end along the gimbal output axis, thereby providing bearingless, frictionless pivots permitting limited gimbal rotation. A pair of piezo-electric crystals is secured at opposite edges of one of the springs for sensing relative angular motion between the gimbal and the housing. The crystals are electrically paralleled so as to cancel any signals resulting from linear movement between the gimbal and housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 1981
    Date of Patent: May 1, 1984
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventor: Robert C. Wells
  • Patent number: D317247
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 1989
    Date of Patent: June 4, 1991
    Inventor: Robert C. Wells