Patents by Inventor Bert Schepens

Bert Schepens 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).

  • Publication number: 20240101647
    Abstract: Agents that bind to sarbecoviruses of multiple clades, neutralizing sarbecovirus infection, in particular neutralizing SARS-CoV-1 and SARS-CoV-2 infection. The agents bind to a unique epitope of the sarbecovirus ACE2-receptor binding domain (RBD) but do not inhibit binding of ACE2 with the RBD. Applications and uses of these agents are further disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2022
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Inventors: Xavier SAELENS, Dorien DE VLIEGER, Iebe ROSSEY, Sieglinde DE CAE, Koen SEDEYN, Loes VAN SCHIE, Hannah EECKHAUT, Daria FIJALKOWSKA, Catelijne STORTELERS, Bert SCHEPENS, Nico CALLEWAERT, Han REMAUT, Wim NERINCKX, Kenny ROOSE, Dirk REITER
  • Publication number: 20230227537
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of virology, more specifically to the field of zoonotic Coronaviruses. Specifically, the invention provides for binding agents specific for the spike protein receptor binding domain (RBD) of the SARS-Corona virus, more specifically for an epitope of the RBD present in a broad range of Sarbecoviruses and mutants thereof, even more specifically present in SARS-Cov and SARS-CoV-2 viruses. More specifically, the invention relates to compositions comprising antibodies capable of specifically binding and neutralizing SARS-Corona viruses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2021
    Publication date: July 20, 2023
    Inventors: Bert SCHEPENS, Xavier SAELENS, Nico CALLEWAERT, Dorien DE VLIEGER, Loes VAN SCHIE, Wim NERINCKX, Kenny ROOSE, Wander VAN BREEDAM, Hannah EECKHAUT, Daria FIJALKOWSKA, Chiara LONIGRO, Sieglinde DE CAE, Bruno DOMBRECHT, Catelijne STORTELERS, Johan NEYTS, Leen DELANG, Suzanne KAPTEIN, Joana DUARTE DA ROCHA PEREIRA, Barney GRAHAM, Jason MCLELLAN, Daniel WRAPP, Han REMAUT
  • Patent number: 11248039
    Abstract: The present invention relates to immunoglobulin single variable domains (ISVDs) that are directed against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). More specifically, it relates to ISVDs that bind to the prefusion form of the fusion (F) protein of RSV. The invention relates further to the use of these ISVDs for prevention and/or treatment of RSV infections, and to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these ISVDs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2022
    Assignees: THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, AS REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, TRUSTEES OF DARTMOUTH COLLEGE
    Inventors: Xavier Saelens, Bert Schepens, Iebe Rossey, Barney Graham, Jason McLellan, Morgan Gilman
  • Patent number: 11040963
    Abstract: The present invention provides piperazine derivatives exhibiting high affinity to the stem region (viral membrane proximal part) of influenza hemagglutinin as determined through competition binding and high virus neutralization activity while having low cytotoxity. Furthermore, the present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising said piperazine derivatives, methods of preparing said piperazine derivatives, as well as said piperazine derivatives for use in medical prevention or treatment, especially for preventing or treating influenza.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2021
    Assignee: JANSSEN VACCINES & PREVENTION B.V.
    Inventors: Maria Van Dongen, Jaroslaw Juraszek, Griet Wim Bert Schepens, Charles Edward Lawson, Brian Shook, Maria Tim Hugo Jonckers, Abdellah Tahri, Bernard Pierre Jean-Marie Raboisson, Nestor CHristophe Francis Robert Buyck
  • Publication number: 20210106673
    Abstract: Described is a vaccine against Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV). More specifically, described is a recombinant subunit vaccine comprising the ectodomain of the RSV-encoded Small Hydrophobic (SH) protein. The ectodomain of SH is referred to as SHe. The ectodomain is typically presented as an oligomer, or pentamer. Further described are antibodies, raised against the ectodomain or specific for the ectodomain, and their use for protecting a subject against RSV infection and/or for treatment of an infected subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2020
    Publication date: April 15, 2021
    Inventors: Xavier Saelens, Bert Schepens, Walter Fiers
  • Publication number: 20200102374
    Abstract: The present invention relates to immunoglobulin single variable domains (ISVDs) that are directed against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). More specifically, it relates to ISVDs that bind to the prefusion form of the fusion (F) protein of RSV. The invention relates further to the use of these ISVDs for prevention and/or treatment of RSV infections, and to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these ISVDs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2019
    Publication date: April 2, 2020
    Inventors: Xavier SAELENS, Bert SCHEPENS, Iebe ROSSEY, Barney GRAHAM, Jason MCLELLAN, Morgan GILMAN
  • Publication number: 20200010459
    Abstract: The present invention provides piperazine derivatives exhibiting high affinity to the stem region (viral membrane proximal part) of influenza hemagglutinin as determined through competition binding and high virus neutralization activity while having low cytotoxity. Furthermore, the present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising said piperazine derivatives, methods of preparing said piperazine derivatives, as well as said piperazine derivatives for use in medical prevention or treatment, especially for preventing or treating influenza.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2018
    Publication date: January 9, 2020
    Inventors: Maria VAN DONGEN, Jaroslaw JURASZEK, Griet Wim Bert SCHEPENS, Charles Edward LAWSON, Brian SHOOK, Maria Tim, Hugo JONCKERS, Abdellah TAHRI, Bernard Pierre, Jean-Marie RABOISSON, Nestor CHristophe, Francis, Robert BUYCK
  • Patent number: 10501528
    Abstract: The present invention relates to immunoglobulin single variable domains (ISVDs) that are directed against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). More specifically, it relates to ISVDs that bind to the prefusion form of the fusion (F) protein of RSV. The invention relates further to the use of these ISVDs for prevention and/or treatment of RSV infections, and to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these ISVDs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2019
    Assignees: V18 VZW, UNIVERSITEIT GENT, THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, AS REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, TRUSTEES OF DARTMOUTH COLLEGE
    Inventors: Xavier Saelens, Bert Schepens, Iebe Rossey, Barney Graham, Jason McLellan, Morgan Gilman
  • Publication number: 20190083605
    Abstract: Described is a vaccine against Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV). More specifically, described is a recombinant subunit vaccine comprising the ectodomain of the RSV-encoded Small Hydrophobic (SH) protein. The ectodomain of SH is referred to as SHe. The ectodomain is typically presented as an oligomer, or pentamer. Further described are antibodies, raised against the ectodomain or specific for the ectodomain, and their use for protecting a subject against RSV infection and/or for treatment of an infected subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2018
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Inventors: Xavier Saelens, Bert Schepens, Walter Fiers
  • Patent number: 10117926
    Abstract: Described is a vaccine against Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV). More specifically, described is a recombinant subunit vaccine comprising the ectodomain of the RSV-encoded Small Hydrophobic (SH) protein. The ectodomain of SH is referred to as SHe. The ectodomain is typically presented as an oligomer, or pentamer. Further described are antibodies, raised against the ectodomain or specific for the ectodomain, and their use for protecting a subject against RSV infection and/or for treatment of an infected subject.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignees: VIB VZW, UNIVERSITEIT GENT
    Inventors: Xavier Saelens, Bert Schepens, Walter Fiers
  • Publication number: 20180179266
    Abstract: The present invention relates to immunoglobulin single variable domains (ISVDs) that are directed against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). More specifically, it relates to ISVDs that bind to the prefusion form of the fusion (F) protein of RSV. The invention relates further to the use of these ISVDs for prevention and/or treatment of RSV infections, and to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these ISVDs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2016
    Publication date: June 28, 2018
    Inventors: Xavier SAELENS, Bert SCHEPENS, Iebe ROSSEY, Barney GRAHAM, Jason MCLELLAN, Morgan GILMAN
  • Patent number: 9725522
    Abstract: In one aspect, the invention relates to a method suitable for administering protein therapeutic molecules orally, sublingually, topically, intravenously, subcutaneously, nasally, vaginally, rectally or by inhalation so as to avoid inactivation, by using VHH polypeptides derived from Camelidae antibodies. The invention further relates to the said therapeutic molecules. The invention further a method for delivering therapeutic molecules to the interior of cells. The invention further relates to anti-IgE therapeutic molecules. In one aspect, the present invention relates to a method wherein an immunoglobulin single variable domain (such as a Nanobody) and/or construct thereof are absorbed in pulmonary tissue. More particularly, the invention provides systemic delivery of an immunoglobulin single variable domain and/or construct thereof via the pulmonary route.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2017
    Assignee: Ablynx N.V.
    Inventors: Marie-Paule Lucienne Armanda Bouche, Peter Vanlandschoot, Erwin Sablon, Erik Depla, Stefan De Buck, Xavier Saelens, Bert Schepens, Karen Silence, Mark Vaeck, Paul M. P. Van Bergen En Henegouwen, Hans De Haard
  • Publication number: 20160346379
    Abstract: Described is a vaccine against Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV). More specifically, described is a recombinant subunit vaccine comprising the ectodomain of the RSV-encoded Small Hydrophobic (SH) protein. The ectodomain of SH is referred to as SHe. The ectodomain is typically presented as an oligomer, or pentamer. Further described are antibodies, raised against the ectodomain or specific for the ectodomain, and their use for protecting a subject against RSV infection and/or for treatment of an infected subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2016
    Publication date: December 1, 2016
    Inventors: Xavier Saelens, Bert Schepens, Walter Fiers
  • Publication number: 20160280799
    Abstract: In one aspect, the invention relates to a method suitable for administering protein therapeutic molecules orally, sublingually, topically, intravenously, subcutaneously, nasally, vaginally, rectally or by inhalation so as to avoid inactivation, by using VHH polypeptides derived from Camelidae antibodies. The invention further relates to the said therapeutic molecules. The invention further a method for delivering therapeutic molecules to the interior of cells. The invention further relates to anti-IgE therapeutic molecules. In one aspect, the present invention relates to a method wherein an immunoglobulin single variable domain (such as a Nanobody) and/or construct thereof are absorbed in pulmonary tissue. More particularly, the invention provides systemic delivery of an immunoglobulin single variable domain and/or construct thereof via the pulmonary route.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2016
    Publication date: September 29, 2016
    Applicant: Ablynx NV.
    Inventors: MARIE-PAULE LUCIENNE ARMANDA BOUCHE, Peter Vanlandschoot, Erwin Sablon, Erik Depla, Stefan De Buck, Xavier Saelens, Bert Schepens, Karen Silence, Mark Vaeck, Paul M. P. Van Bergen En Henegouwen, Hans De Haard
  • Patent number: 9409973
    Abstract: Described is a vaccine against Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV). More specifically, described is a recombinant subunit vaccine comprising the ectodomain of the RSV-encoded Small Hydrophobic (SH) protein. The ectodomain of SH is referred to as SHe. The ectodomain is typically presented as an oligomer, or a pentamer. Further described are antibodies, raised against the ectodomain or specific for the ectodomain, and their use for protecting a subject against RSV infection and/or for treatment of an infected subject.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2016
    Assignees: VIB VZW, Universiteit Gent
    Inventors: Xavier Saelens, Bert Schepens, Walter Fiers
  • Patent number: 9320792
    Abstract: In one aspect, the invention relates to a method suitable for administering protein therapeutic molecules orally, sublingually, topically, intravenously, subcutaneously, nasally, vaginally, rectally or by inhalation so as to avoid inactivation, by using VHH polypeptides derived from Camelidae antibodies. The invention further relates to the said therapeutic molecules. The invention further a method for delivering therapeutic molecules to the interior of cells. The invention further relates to anti-IgE therapeutic molecules. In one aspect, the present invention relates to a method wherein an immunoglobulin single variable domain (such as a Nanobody) and/or construct thereof are absorbed in pulmonary tissue. More particularly, the invention provides systemic delivery of an immunoglobulin single variable domain and/or construct thereof via the pulmonary route.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2016
    Assignee: Ablynx N.V.
    Inventors: Marie-Paule Lucienne Armanda Bouche, Peter Vanlandschoot, Erwin Sablon, Erik Depla, Stefan De Buck, Xavier Saelens, Bert Schepens, Karen Silence, Mark Vaeck, Paul M. P. Van Bergen En Henegouwen, Hans De Haard
  • Patent number: 9193780
    Abstract: The present invention relates in part to amino acid sequences that are directed against and/or that can specifically bind to an envelope protein of a virus, as well as to compounds or constructs, and in particular proteins and polypeptides, that comprise or essentially consist of one or more such amino acid sequences.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2015
    Assignee: Ablynx N.V.
    Inventors: Anna Hultberg, Bram Maassen, Peter Vanlandschoot, Erik Depla, Catelijne Stortelers, Cornelis Theodorus Verrips, Steven Van Gucht, Jose Melero, Michael John Scott Saunders, Johannes Joseph Wilhelmus De Haard, Robert Anthony Weiss, Nigel J. Temperton, Xavier Saelens, Bert Schepens, Alexander Szyroki, Michael Marie Harmsen
  • Publication number: 20130315916
    Abstract: Described is a vaccine against Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV). More specifically, described is a recombinant subunit vaccine comprising the ectodomain of the RSV-encoded Small Hydrophobic (SH) protein. The ectodomain of SH is referred to as SHe. The ectodomain is typically presented as an oligomer, or a pentamer. Further described are antibodies, raised against the ectodomain or specific for the ectodomain, and their use for protecting a subject against RSV infection and/or for treatment of an infected subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2011
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Applicants: Universiteit Gent, VIB VZW
    Inventors: Xavier Saelens, Bert Schepens, Walter Fiers
  • Publication number: 20110311515
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method wherein an immunoglobulin single variable domain (such as a Nanobody) and/or construct thereof are absorbed in pulmonary tissue. More particularly, the invention provides systemic delivery of an immunoglobulin single variable domain and/or construct thereof via the pulmonary route.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2010
    Publication date: December 22, 2011
    Applicant: Ablynx N.V.
    Inventors: Marie-Paule Lucienne Armanda Bouche, Peter Vanlandschoot, Erwin Sablon, Erik Depla, Stefan De Buck, Xavier Saelens, Bert Schepens
  • Publication number: 20110182897
    Abstract: The present invention relates in part to amino acid sequences that are directed against and/or that can specifically bind to an envelope protein of a virus, as well as to compounds or constructs, and in particular proteins and polypeptides, that comprise or essentially consist of one or more such amino acid sequences.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2009
    Publication date: July 28, 2011
    Inventors: Anna Hultberg, Bram Maassen, Peter Vanlandschoot, Erik Depla, Catelijne Stortelers, Cornelis Theodorus Verrips, Steven Van Gucht, Jose Melero, Michael John Scott Saunders, Johannes Joseph Wilhelmus De Haard, Robert Anthony Weiss, Nigel J. Temperton, Xavier Saelens, Bert Schepens, Alexander Szyroki, Michael Marie Harmsen