Patents by Inventor Barbara Thorne

Barbara Thorne 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: 11122789
    Abstract: The present invention relates to termite preferred resource compositions and methods. In embodiments, the present invention is directed to termite preferred resource compositions including materials from a Sabal palm tree material (Sabalpalmetto; Family Arecaceae) and a pesticide toxic to one or more species of termites. In additional embodiment's, the present invention is directed to a method of creating a termite assurance program to limit termite damage to a structure including the steps of providing an initial investigation of termite detection, damage, or activity for a structure; placing a termite station comprising a housing, at least one entry point in the housing allowing for ingress and egress of a termite, and materials from a Sabal palm tree contained within the housing in an area proximate the structure, and inspecting the termite station for live termites or evidence of termite activity after it is placed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2021
    Assignee: Syngenta Participations AG
    Inventor: Barbara Thorne
  • Patent number: 10400042
    Abstract: A method for conversion of an N-terminal glutamine and/or glutamic acid residue of a protein to pyro-glutamic acid within a purification process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2019
    Assignee: MABXIENCE RESEARCH, S.L.
    Inventors: Marie Rose Van Schravendijk, Stephen Waugh, Barbara Thorne
  • Publication number: 20180116197
    Abstract: The present invention relates to termite preferred resource compositions and methods. In embodiments, the present invention is directed to termite preferred resource compositions including materials from a Sabal palm tree material (Sabalpalmetto; Family Arecaceae) and a pesticide toxic to one or more species of termites. In additional embodiment's, the present invention is directed to a method of creating a termite assurance program to limit termite damage to a structure including the steps of providing an initial investigation of termite detection, damage, or activity for a structure; placing a termite station comprising a housing, at least one entry point in the housing allowing for ingress and egress of a termite, and materials from a Sabal palm tree contained within the housing in an area proximate the structure, and inspecting the termite station for live termites or evidence of termite activity after it is placed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2016
    Publication date: May 3, 2018
    Inventor: Barbara Thorne
  • Publication number: 20160060349
    Abstract: A method for conversion of an N-terminal glutamine and/or glutamic acid residue of a protein to pyro-glutamic acid within a purification process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2014
    Publication date: March 3, 2016
    Inventors: Marie Rose VAN SCHRAVENDIJK, Stephen WAUGH, Barbara THORNE
  • Patent number: 7214493
    Abstract: A humanized antibody that binds to human 4-1BB and that allows binding of human 4-1BB to a human 4-1BB ligand. In one aspect, the antibody is an IgG4 antibody. Also provided is a method for treating cancer in a subject comprising administering a therapeutically effective amount of the antibody to said subject.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2007
    Assignee: Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
    Inventors: Maria Jure Kunkel, Subinay Ganguly, Ralph Abraham, Diane L. Hollenbaugh, Jill Rillema, Barbara Thorne, Walter W. Shuford, Robert S. Mittler
  • Publication number: 20050202022
    Abstract: A humanized antibody that binds to human 4-1BB and that allows binding of human 4-1BB to a human 4-1BB ligand. In one aspect, the antibody is an IgG4 antibody. Also provided is a method for treating cancer in a subject comprising administering a therapeutically effective amount of the antibody to said subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2005
    Publication date: September 15, 2005
    Inventors: Maria Kunkel, Subinay Ganguly, Ralph Abraham, Diane Hollenbaugh, Jill Rillema, Barbara Thorne, Walter Shuford, Robert Mittler
  • Patent number: 6887673
    Abstract: A humanized antibody that binds to human 4-1BB and that allows binding of human 4-1BB to a human 4-1BB ligand. In one aspect, the antibody is an IgG4 antibody. Also provided is a method for treating cancer in a subject comprising administering a therapeutically effective amount of the antibody to said subject.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2005
    Assignee: Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
    Inventors: Maria Jure Kunkel, Subinay Ganguly, Ralph Abraham, Diane L. Hollenbaugh, Jill Rillema, Barbara Thorne, Walter W. Shuford, Robert S. Mittler
  • Publication number: 20040105855
    Abstract: A humanized antibody that binds to human 4-1BB and that allows binding of human 4-1BB to a human 4-1BB ligand. In one aspect, the antibody is an IgG4 antibody. Also provided is a method for treating cancer in a subject comprising administering a therapeutically effective amount of the antibody to said subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2003
    Publication date: June 3, 2004
    Inventors: Maria Jure Kunkel, Subinay Ganguly, Ralph Abraham, Diane L. Hollenbaugh, Jill Rillema, Barbara Thorne, Walter W. Shuford, Robert S. Mittler