Patents Represented by Law Firm Patent Department
  • Patent number: 7709453
    Abstract: Compounds, compositions and methods are provided for modulating the RNAi pathway. The compositions comprise oligonucleotides, targeted to nucleic acid molecules encoding EIF2C2. Methods of using these compounds for modulation of RNA interference as well as EIF2C2 expression and for diagnosis and treatment of disease associated with expression of EIF2C2 are provided. Also provided are compounds, compositions and methods for modulating the expression of DDX36. The compositions comprise oligonucleotides, targeted to nucleic acid encoding DDX36. Methods of using these compounds for modulation of DDX36 expression and for diagnosis and treatment of diseases and conditions associated with expression of DDX36 are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2010
    Assignee: Isis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Donna T. Ward, Andrew T. Watt
  • Patent number: 7709893
    Abstract: A circuit includes a plurality of first MuGFET devices supported by a substrate and having a first performance level. A plurality of second MuGFET devices is supported by the substrate and have a second performance level. The first and second devices in one embodiment are arranged in separate areas that facilitate different processing of the first and second devices to tailor their performance characteristics. In one embodiment, the circuit is an SRAM having pull down transistors with higher performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2010
    Assignee: Infineon Technologies AG
    Inventors: Florian Bauer, Christian Pacha
  • Patent number: 7700706
    Abstract: The present invention provides solid support media for use in oligomer synthesis, methods of producing the media, and methods of using the media. In some embodiments, the processes of the invention comprise (a) providing an organic phase comprising an olefin monomer, a cross-linker, a functionalizing reagent and an initiator; and (b) contacting the organic phase with an aqueous phase under conditions of time and temperature effective to form the polymeric bead.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2010
    Assignee: Isis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Vasulinga Ravikumar, Raju K. Kumar, Kenjirou Mori, Tatsuya Konishi, Ayako Matsunawa, Takeo Matsumura, Cheiko Kitaura, Gang Zhao
  • Patent number: 7684949
    Abstract: In an embodiment, an integrated circuit or chip is supplied to its intended application and a measurement quantity representing the state of one or a plurality of electrical connections in the chip is determined within the application environment of the chip and, if the measurement quantity determined does not correspond to predefined criteria, a corresponding signal is output.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2010
    Assignee: Infineon Technologies AG
    Inventor: Henrich Koerner
  • Patent number: 7662379
    Abstract: The methods and compositions provided herein relate generally to IL-10 specific antibodies and uses thereof. More specifically, the methods and compositions provided herein relate to humanized IL-10 specific antibodies and methods to use such antibodies in modulating the biological activity of IL-10, particularly in autoimmune disorders and pathogen-mediated immunopathology.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2010
    Assignee: Schering Corporation
    Inventor: Leonard G. Presta
  • Patent number: 7659093
    Abstract: The purification and isolation of various genes which encode mammalian cell surface polypeptides. Nucleic acids, proteins, antibodies, and other reagents useful in modulating development of cells, e.g., lymphoid and myeloid, are provided, along with methods for their use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2010
    Assignee: Schering Corporation
    Inventors: Alexander B. H. Bakker, Joseph H. Phillips, Lewis L. Lanier
  • Patent number: 7645666
    Abstract: One or more embodiments relate to a method of making a heterojunction bipolar transistor (HBT) structure. The method includes: forming a partially completed heterojunction bipolar transistor (HBT) structure where the partially completed heterojunction bipolar transistor (HBT) structure includes a silicon layer having an exposed surface and a nitride layer having an exposed surface. The method includes growing a first oxide on the silicon layer and etching the nitride layer using an etchant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2010
    Assignee: Infineon Technologies AG
    Inventor: Detlef Wilhelm
  • Patent number: 7642265
    Abstract: Provided are compounds of the formula: wherein RN1 is a substituent of formula G1—NX1X2, wherein G1 is an optionally further substituted alkylene, which optionally forms, together with RN2, a cyclic group, and each of X1 and X2 is independently H or an N-substituent, or X1 and X2 together form a heterocyclic ring, or X1 together with G1 forms a cyclic group and X2 is H or an N-substituent; and each of Z1, Z2, Z3 and Z4 is H or a substituent, or two of Z1, Z2, Z3 and Z4 together form an optionally substituted ring, and further wherein at least one of Z1, Z2, Z3 and Z4 is other than H, and salts thereof, pharmaceutical compositions and methods of using the compounds. The compounds have antiviral activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2010
    Assignee: Isis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Punit P. Seth, Elizabeth Anne Jefferson, Richard H. Griffey, Eric E. Swayze
  • Patent number: 7608690
    Abstract: Purified genes encoding cytokine from a mammal, reagents related thereto including purified proteins, specific antibodies, and nucleic acids encoding this molecule are provided. Methods of using said reagents and diagnostic kits are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2009
    Assignee: Schering Corporation
    Inventor: J. Fernando Bazan
  • Patent number: 7576067
    Abstract: Delayed release oral pharmaceutical formulations and methods for enhanced intestinal drug absorption. The formulation comprises a first population of carrier particles comprising a drug and a penetration enhancer which are released at a first location in the intestine, and a second population of carrier particles comprising a penetration enhancer and a delayed release coating or matrix. This penetration enhancer is released at a second location in the intestine downstream from the first location and enhances absorption of the drug when it reaches the second location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2009
    Assignee: Isis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Susan Weinbach, Lloyd G. Tillman, Richard S. Geary, Gregory E. Hardee
  • Patent number: 7576119
    Abstract: Universal linkers, their facile processes of manufacture and methods of using the same are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2009
    Assignee: Isis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Vasulinga Ravikumar, Muthiah Manoharan, Andrei P. Guzaev, Zhiwei Wang, Raju K. Kumar
  • Patent number: 7574723
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, a method is described. The method includes receiving a request at a control module from a first remote device to access media data from a storage management module and determining that a first user is requesting access to the data based upon a first remote identification (ID). The method further includes opening a second stream between the playback module and the storage management module and receiving the data at the playback module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2009
    Assignee: Macrovision Corporation
    Inventors: Daniel Putterman, Brad Dietrich, David Williams, Jeremy Toeman, Michael Shiloh, Keith Craigie, John Doornbos, Paul Novaes, Song Huang, Terry Barsoom, Pedro Freitas
  • Patent number: 7574691
    Abstract: A user interface is implemented on a client device remote from a host device. The host device operates an application program that implements a user interface, such as an electronic programming guide or a guide for a personal video recorder, that permits a user to control at least one target device. The host device transfers to the client device an identification of at least one scene. In general, a scene defines an abstract layout for at least one screen display of the user interface. The client device generates at least one screen display for the scene based on its interpretation of the scene. The client device then displays the screen as an implementation of the user interface. Thereafter, a user initiates, using the client device, an operation to control the target device. In response, the target device performs the operation. The host device may also display information at a client device. For example, the host device may transmit information about a media currently playing at the client device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2009
    Assignee: Macrovision Corporation
    Inventors: Pedro Freitas, Daniel Putterman, Jeremy Toeman, Brad Dietrich
  • Patent number: 7569659
    Abstract: The invention concerns compositions comprising a nucleic acid mimic. The compositions may be used in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases amenable through modulation of nucleic acids which encode proteins that are implicated in disease states. In accordance with preferred embodiments, mimics are comprised of non-naturally occurring backbones to which are appended modified heterocyclic bases. Such bases preferably have sterically bulky substituents 1, 2, or 3 atoms removed from the sites of attachment to the backbone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2009
    Inventors: Leif Christensen, Henrik Frydenlund Hansen, Peter E. Nielsen
  • Patent number: 7560530
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods of modulating IL-33 activity, e.g., for the purpose of treating immune diseases and conditions, as well as methods of screening for compounds capable antagonizing IL-33 signaling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2009
    Assignee: Schering Corporation
    Inventors: Alissa A. Chackerian, Robert A. Kastelein
  • Patent number: 7560533
    Abstract: Nucleic acids encoding a new family of small cysteine rich soluble proteins, from a mammal, reagents related thereto, including specific antibodies, and purified proteins are described. Methods of using said reagents and related diagnostic kits are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2009
    Assignee: Schering Corporation
    Inventors: Karin Franz-Bacon, Daniel M. Gorman, Terrill K. McClanahan
  • Patent number: 7511125
    Abstract: Compounds having structure (1) wherein R1 is —H a protecting group, a linker or a binding partner; and R2 and R34 are as defined in the specification. The invention also provides intermediates and methods make the structure (1) compounds, as well as methods to use the compounds as labels in diagnostic assays and to enhance binding to complementary bases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2009
    Assignee: Carlsbad
    Inventors: Kuei-Ying Lin, Mark D. Matteucci
  • Patent number: 7491524
    Abstract: The present invention provides polynucleotides encoding human RNase III and polypeptides encoded thereby. Methods of using said polynucleotides and polypeptides are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2009
    Assignee: Isis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventor: Stanley T. Crooke
  • Patent number: 7460046
    Abstract: Sigma-delta modulators and a method of modulating are disclosed in which a first sigma-delta modulator having a first quantizer is provided, and a second quantizer is also provided. At least a first node of the first sigma-delta modulator upstream of the first quantizer and a second node of the first sigma-delta modulator upstream of the first quantizer to the second quantizer are coupled together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2008
    Assignee: Infineon Technologies AG
    Inventors: Antonio Di Giandomenico, Luis Hernandez, Susana Paton, David San Segundo Bello, Manuel Sanchez-Renedo, Andreas Wiesbauer
  • Patent number: 7456693
    Abstract: An amplification apparatus includes an amplifier. The amplification apparatus includes a bias voltage circuitry coupled to the amplifier to provide a bias voltage thereto. The amplification apparatus includes a supply voltage circuitry coupled to the amplifier to provide a supply voltage thereto. The supply voltage circuitry is coupled to the bias voltage circuitry. The bias voltage circuitry is configured to provide the bias voltage depending on the supply voltage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2008
    Assignee: Infineon Technologies AG
    Inventors: Markus Zannoth, Winfried Bakalski