Patents Represented by Attorney Suzanne A. Sprunger
  • Patent number: 7217553
    Abstract: The disclosure provides purified and isolated SVPH1–8 polypeptides, nucleic acids encoding such polypeptides, processes for production of recombinant forms of such polypeptides, antibodies generated against such polypeptide, and fragmented peptides derived from these polypeptide. In addition, the disclosure provides uses of such polypeptides, fragmented peptides, antibodies and nucleic acids as well as kits containing the foregoing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2007
    Assignee: Immunex Corporation
    Inventor: Douglas P. Cerretti
  • Patent number: 7199224
    Abstract: A metalloprotease that converts TNF-? from the 26 kD cell form to the 17 kD form has been isolated and purified and the cDNA sequence known. In particular, the protease has a molecular weight of approximately 80 kD. The isolated and purified protease is useful for designing an inhibitor thereof, and may find use as a therapeutic agent. Assays for detecting the protease-inhibiting activity of a molecule are also an aspect of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2007
    Assignee: Immunex Corporation
    Inventors: Roy A Black, Charles Rauch, Carl J March, Douglas P Cerretti
  • Patent number: 7189521
    Abstract: This invention relates to new members of the human Claudin polypeptide family, to methods of making such polypeptides, and to methods of using them to treat Claudin-associated conditions and to identify agents that alter Claudin polypeptide activities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2007
    Assignee: Immunex Corporation
    Inventors: Timothy A. Bird, Adel Youakim
  • Patent number: 7186802
    Abstract: This invention relates to new members of the human Claudin polypeptide family, to methods of making such polypeptides, and to methods of using them to treat Claudin-associated conditions and to identify compounds that alter Claudin polypeptide activities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2007
    Assignee: Immunex Corporation
    Inventors: Adel Youakim, Robert F. DuBose, Steven R. Wiley
  • Patent number: 7041782
    Abstract: The invention is directed to purified and isolated novel ss3939 polypeptides, the nucleic acids encoding such polypeptides, processes for production of recombinant forms of such polypeptides, antibodies generated against these polypeptides, fragmented peptides derived from these polypeptides, and the uses of the above.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2006
    Assignee: Immunex Corporation
    Inventor: Dirk M. Anderson
  • Patent number: 6958387
    Abstract: This invention relates to Thypin, a new member of the human serpin polypeptide family, methods of making Thypin polypeptides and using these polypeptides to treat various medical disorders and to methods of screening for compounds that agonize or antagonize Thypin polypeptide activities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2005
    Assignee: Immunex Corporation
    Inventors: Howard R. G. Clarke, Robert F. DuBose, Steven R. Wiley
  • Patent number: 6887687
    Abstract: This invention relates to IMX97018, a new members of the human ataxin-1-like polypeptide family, methods of making such polypeptides, and to methods of using them to diagnose and treat neurological conditions and to identify compounds that alter IMX97018 polypeptide activities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2005
    Assignee: Immunex Corporation
    Inventor: Dirk M. Anderson
  • Patent number: 6867013
    Abstract: The invention is directed to purified and isolated human polypeptides having kinase function, the nucleic acids encoding such polypeptides, processes for production of recombinant forms of such polypeptides, antibodies generated against these polypeptides, fragmented peptides derived from these polypeptides, the use of such polypeptides and fragmented peptides in phosphorylation reactions and as molecular weight markers, the use of such polypeptides and fragmented peptides as controls for peptide fragmentation, the use of such polypeptides in screening assays, and kits comprising these reagents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2005
    Assignee: Immunex Corporation
    Inventors: G. Duke Virca, Timothy A. Bird, Dirk M. Anderson, John S. Marken
  • Patent number: 6838454
    Abstract: Selected novel carboxylic acid substituted heterocycle compounds are effective for prophylaxis and treatment of inflammation, tissue degradation, cancer, fibrosis and related diseases. The invention encompasses novel compounds, analogs, prodrugs and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, pharmaceutical compositions and methods for prophylaxis and treatment of inflamation, tissue degradation and related diseases. The subject invention also relates to processes for making such compounds as well as to intermediates useful in such processes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2005
    Assignee: Amgen Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin Koch, Andreas Termin, John A. Josey
  • Patent number: 6787644
    Abstract: The invention is directed to purified and isolated novel SVPH3-13 or SVPH3-17 polypeptides, the nucleic acids encoding such polypeptides, for production of recombinant forms of such polypeptides, antibodies generated against these polypeptides, fragmented peptides derived from these polypeptides, and the uses of the above.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2004
    Assignee: Immunex Corp.
    Inventor: Douglas P. Cerretti
  • Patent number: 6759223
    Abstract: The invention is directed to purified and isolated novel murine and human kinase polypeptides, the nucleic acids encoding such polypeptides, processes for production of recombinant forms of such polypeptides, antibodies generated against these polypeptides, fragmented peptides derived from these polypeptides, and the uses of the above.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2004
    Assignee: Immunex Corporation
    Inventors: Timothy A. Bird, G. Duke Virca, Unja Martin, Dirk M. Anderson
  • Patent number: 6703487
    Abstract: There are disclosed novel polypeptides referred to as Pellino polypeptides, as well as fragments thereof, including immunogenic peptides. DNAs encoding such polypeptides as well as methods of using such DNAs and polypeptides are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2004
    Assignee: Immunex Corporation
    Inventors: Timothy A. Bird, David J. Cosman
  • Patent number: 6605456
    Abstract: The invention is directed to purified and isolated kappa B kinase-related kinases 1 and 2 (IKR-1 and IKR-2) polypeptides and fragments thereof, the nucleic acids encoding such polypeptides, processes for production of recombinant forms of such polypeptides, antibodies generated against these polypeptides, fragmented peptides derived from these polypeptides, and the uses of the above.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2003
    Assignee: Immunex Corporation
    Inventors: Timothy A. Bird, G. Duke Virca
  • Patent number: 6555354
    Abstract: A metalloprotease that converts TNF-&agr; from the 26 kD cell form to the 17 kD form has been isolated and purified and the cDNA sequence known. In particular, the protease has a molecular weight of approximately 80 kD. The isolated and purified protease is useful for designing an inhibitor thereof, and may find use as a therapeutic agent. Assays for detecting the protease-inhibiting activity of a molecule are also an aspect of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2003
    Assignee: Immunex Corporation
    Inventors: Roy A. Black, Charles Rauch, Carl J. March, Douglas P. Cerretti
  • Patent number: 6514719
    Abstract: The invention is directed to purified and isolated novel murine and human kinase polypeptides, the nucleic acids encoding such polypeptides, processes for production of recombinant forms of such polypeptides, antibodies generated against these polypeptides, fragmented peptides derived from these polypeptides, and the uses of the above.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2003
    Assignee: Immunex Corporation
    Inventors: Timothy A. Bird, G. Duke Virca, Unja Martin, Dirk M. Anderson
  • Patent number: 6489130
    Abstract: The invention is directed to purified and isolated novel DAKAR (death associated kinase containing ankyrin repeat) polypeptides, the nucleic acids encoding such polypeptides, processes for production of recombinant forms of such polypeptides, antibodies generated against these polypeptides, fragmented peptides derived from these polypeptides and the uses of the above.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2002
    Assignee: Immunex Corporation
    Inventors: Timothy A. Bird, G. Duke Virca
  • Patent number: 6485956
    Abstract: The disclosure provides purified and isolated SVPH1-8 polypeptides, nucleic acids encoding such polypeptides, processes for production of recombinant forms of such polypeptides, antibodies generated against such polypeptide, and fragmented peptides derived from these polypeptide. In addition, the disclosure provides uses of such polypeptides, fragmented peptides, antibodies and nucleic acids as well as kits containing the foregoing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2002
    Assignee: Immunex Corporation
    Inventor: Douglas P. Cerretti
  • Patent number: 6406901
    Abstract: A metalloprotease that converts TNF-&agr; from the 26 kD cell form to the 17 kD form has been isolated and purified and the cDNA sequence known. In particular, the protease has a molecular weight of approximately 80 kD. The isolated and purified protease is useful for designing an inhibitor thereof, and may find use as a therapeutic agent. Assays for detecting the protease-inhibiting activity of a molecule are also an aspect of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2002
    Assignee: Immunex Corporation
    Inventors: Roy A. Black, Charles Rauch, Carl J. March, Douglas P. Cerretti
  • Patent number: 6406877
    Abstract: A metalloprotease that converts TNF-&agr; from the 26 kD cell form to the 17 kD form has been isolated and purified and the cDNA sequence known. In particular, the protease has a molecular weight of approximately 80 kD. The isolated and purified protease is useful for designing an inhibitor thereof, and may find use as a therapeutic agent. Assays for detecting the protease-inhibiting activity of a molecule are also an aspect of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2002
    Assignee: Immunex Corporation
    Inventors: Roy A. Black, Charles Rauch, Carl J. March, Douglas P. Cerretti
  • Patent number: 6387676
    Abstract: The invention is directed to purified and isolated human polypeptides having kinase function, the nucleic acids encoding such polypeptides, processes for production of recombinant forms of such polypeptides, antibodies generated against these polypeptides, fragmented peptides derived from these polypeptides, the use of such polypeptides and fragmented peptides in phosphorylation reactions and as molecular weight markers, the use of such polypeptides and fragmented peptides as controls for peptide fragmentation, the use of such polypeptides in screening assays, and kits comprising these reagents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2002
    Assignee: Immunex Corporation
    Inventors: G. Duke Virca, Timothy A. Bird, Dirk M. Anderson, John S. Marken