Patents Represented by Attorney Thomas J. Wrona
  • Patent number: 8257707
    Abstract: Provided herein are IL-18 receptor antigen binding proteins and polynucleotides encoding the same. Expression vectors and host cells comprising the same for production of the antigen binding proteins are also provided. In addition, provided are compositions and methods for diagnosing and treating diseases mediated by IL-18 receptor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2012
    Assignee: Amgen Inc.
    Inventors: Dirk E. Smith, John E. Sims, Jeffrey T. McGrew, Marek Z. Kubin, Duncan Cochrane, Louise Conroy
  • Patent number: 8163284
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides compositions and methods relating to antigen binding proteins which bind to human thymic stromal lymphopoietin (TSLP), including antibodies. In particular embodiments, the disclosure provides fully human, humanized and chimeric anti-TSLP antibodies and derivatives of such antibodies. The disclosure further provides nucleic acids encoding such antibodies and antibody fragments and derivatives, and methods of making and using such antibodies including methods of treating and preventing TSLP-related inflammatory and fibrotic disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2012
    Assignee: Amgen Inc.
    Inventors: Michael R Comeau, James F Smothers, Bo-Rin P Yoon, Christopher Mehlin
  • Patent number: 8053233
    Abstract: A novel polypeptide that functions as an IL-18 receptor is disclosed. The receptor is multimeric and includes at least one AcPL polypeptide, or fragment thereof, and at least one IL-1Rrp1 polypeptide, or fraction thereof. The receptor binds IL-18 and finds use in inhibiting biological activities mediated by IL-18.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2011
    Assignee: Immunex Corporation
    Inventors: John E. Sims, Teresa L. Born
  • Patent number: 8034343
    Abstract: 2F1 polypeptides are provided, along with DNA sequences, expression vectors and transformed host cells useful in producing the polypeptides. Soluble 2F1 polypeptides find use in inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis and treating inflammation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2011
    Assignee: Immunex Corporation
    Inventors: Patricia Parnet, John E. Sims
  • Patent number: 7993845
    Abstract: The invention is directed to purified and isolated novel ACPL 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: October 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2011
    Assignee: Immunex Corporation
    Inventors: John E. Sims, Teresa L. Born
  • Patent number: 7982016
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides compositions and methods relating to antigen binding proteins which bind to human thymic stromal lymphopoietin (TSLP), including antibodies. In particular embodiments, the disclosure provides fully human, humanized and chimeric anti-TSLP antibodies and derivatives of such antibodies. The disclosure further provides nucleic acids encoding such antibodies and antibody fragments and derivatives, and methods of making and using such antibodies including methods of treating and preventing TSLP-related inflammatory and fibrotic disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2011
    Assignee: Amgen Inc.
    Inventors: Michael R. Comeau, James F. Smothers, Bo-Rin P. Yoon, Christopher Mehlin
  • Patent number: 7973151
    Abstract: Modified, furin resistant human TSLP polypeptides and polynucleotides encoding the modified human TSLP polypeptides are provided. Pharmaceutical compositions, B and T cell activation agents, assays and methods of use are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2011
    Assignee: Amgen Inc.
    Inventors: Stewart D. Lyman, Kirk P. Van Ness, Raymond J. Paxton
  • Patent number: 7964713
    Abstract: The present invention provides Thymic Stromal Lymphopoietin Receptor (TSLPR) polypeptides and nucleic acid molecules encoding the same. The invention also provides selective binding agents, vectors, host cells, and methods for producing TSLPR polypeptides. The invention further provides pharmaceutical compositions and methods for the diagnosis, treatment, amelioration, and/or prevention of diseases, disorders, and conditions associated with TSLPR polypeptides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2011
    Assignee: Amgen Inc.
    Inventors: Christiaan M. Saris, Ming-Shi Chang
  • Patent number: 7838248
    Abstract: The invention is directed to purified and isolated novel ACPL 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: September 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2010
    Assignee: Immunex Corporation
    Inventors: John E. Sims, Teresa L. Born
  • Patent number: 7786271
    Abstract: The invention is directed to purified and isolated novel TSLP 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: July 28, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2010
    Assignee: Immunex Corporation
    Inventors: John E. Sims, Stewart D. Lyman, Hilary J. McKenna, Allison P. Armstrong
  • Patent number: 7709217
    Abstract: Modified, furin resistant human TSLP polypeptides and polynucleotides encoding the modified human TSLP polypeptides are provided. Pharmaceutical compositions, B and T cell activation agents, assays and methods of use are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2010
    Assignee: Immunex Corporation
    Inventors: Stewart D. Lyman, Kirk P. Van Ness, Raymond J. Paxton
  • Patent number: 7704945
    Abstract: A novel polypeptide that functions as an IL-18 receptor is disclosed. The receptor is multimeric and includes at least one AcPL polypeptide, or fragment thereof, and at least one IL-1Rrp1 polypeptide, or fraction thereof. The receptor binds IL-18 and finds use in inhibiting biological activities mediated by IL-18.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2010
    Assignee: Immunex Corporation
    Inventors: John E. Sims, Teresa L. Born
  • Patent number: 7405058
    Abstract: The invention is directed to purified and isolated novel TSLP 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 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2008
    Assignee: Immunex Corporation
    Inventors: John E. Sims, Stewart D. Lyman, Hilary Jean McKenna, Allison P. Armstrong
  • Patent number: 7288633
    Abstract: Modified, furin resistant human TSLP polypeptides and polynucleotides encoding the modified human TSLP polypeptides are provided. Pharmaceutical compositions, B and T cell activation agents, assays and methods of use are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2007
    Assignee: Immunex Corporation
    Inventors: Stewart D. Lyman, Kirk P. Van Ness, Raymond J. Paxton
  • Patent number: 7270817
    Abstract: The invention is directed to purified and isolated novel ACPL 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: February 6, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2007
    Assignee: Immunex Corporation
    Inventors: John E. Sims, Teresa L. Born
  • Patent number: 7235238
    Abstract: 2F1 polypeptides are provided, along with DNA sequences, expression vectors and transformed host cells useful in producing the polypeptides. Soluble 2F1 polypeptides find use in inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis and treating inflammation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2007
    Assignee: Amgen Inc.
    Inventors: Patricia Parnet, John E. Sims