Patents by Inventor Amy Laverdiere

Amy Laverdiere 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: 7807799
    Abstract: A method for reducing leaching of protein A during protein A affinity chromatography is described which involves reducing temperature or pH of, or by adding one or more protease inhibitors to, a composition that is subjected to protein A affinity chromatography.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2010
    Assignee: Genentech, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert L. Fahrner, Amy Laverdiere, Paul J. McDonald, Rhona M. O'Leary
  • Publication number: 20090099344
    Abstract: A method for reducing leaching of protein A during protein A affinity chromatography is described which involves reducing temperature or pH of, or by adding one or more protease inhibitors to, a composition that is subjected to protein A affinity chromatography.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2008
    Publication date: April 16, 2009
    Inventors: Robert L. Fahrner, Amy Laverdiere, Paul J. McDonald, Rhona M. O'Leary
  • Patent number: 7485704
    Abstract: A method for reducing leaching of protein A during protein A affinity chromatography is described which involves reducing temperature or pH of, or by adding one or more protease inhibitors to, a composition that is subjected to protein A affinity chromatography.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2009
    Assignee: Genentech, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert L. Fahrner, Amy Laverdiere, Paul J. McDonald, Rhona M. O'Leary
  • Publication number: 20050260672
    Abstract: Processes and apparati are provided for separating molecules of interest from a mixture containing them which comprises subjecting the mixture to an improved method of tangential flow filtration (TFF). The improved TFF was used to clarify, and process various feedstreams for the removal of a molecule of interest. According to a preferred embodiment, a transgenic milk feedstream is stabilized and particulate matter such as fat, casein miscelles and bacteria are removed. The method of TFF used in the current invention utilizes optimized process parameters that include temperature, transmembrane pressure, cross-flow velocity, and milk concentration. Cleaning and storage procedures were also developed to ensure long membrane life. An aseptic filtration step was also developed to remove any bacteria remaining in a clarified transgenic milk feedstream.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2005
    Publication date: November 24, 2005
    Inventors: Daniel Couto, Amy Laverdiere
  • Publication number: 20050038231
    Abstract: A method for reducing leaching of protein A during protein A affinity chromatography is described which involves reducing temperature or pH of, or by adding one or more protease inhibitors to, a composition that is subjected to protein A affinity chromatography.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2004
    Publication date: February 17, 2005
    Applicant: Genentech, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Fahrner, Amy Laverdiere, Paul McDonald, Rhona O'Leary
  • Publication number: 20040167320
    Abstract: Processes and apparati are provided for separating molecules of interest from a mixture containing them which comprises subjecting the mixture to an improved method of tangential flow filtration (TFF). The improved TFF was used to clarify, and process various feedstreams for the removal of a molecule of interest. According to a preferred embodiment, a transgenic milk feedstream is stabilized and particulate matter such as fat, casein miscelles and bacteria are removed. The method of TFF used in the current invention utilizes optimized process parameters that include temperature, transmembrane pressure, cross-flow velocity, and milk concentration. Cleaning and storage procedures were also developed to ensure long membrane life. An aseptic filtration step was also developed to remove any bacteria remaining in a clarified transgenic milk feedstream.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2003
    Publication date: August 26, 2004
    Inventors: Daniel E. Couto, Amy Laverdiere