Patents by Inventor Brian Bettencourt

Brian Bettencourt 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: 11186842
    Abstract: The invention relates to iRNA, e.g., double-stranded ribonucleic acid (dsRNA), compositions targeting the complement factor B (CFB) gene, the complement component C3 gene, and the complement component C9 gene and methods of using such iRNA, e.g., dsRNA, compositions to inhibit expression of CFB, C9 and/or C3 and to treat subjects having a complement component-associated disease, e.g., paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria and atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2021
    Assignee: Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Anna Borodovsky, Brian Bettencourt
  • Patent number: 11162098
    Abstract: The invention relates to iRNA, e.g., double-stranded ribonucleic acid (dsRNA), compositions targeting the complement component C5 gene, and methods of using such iRNA, e.g., dsRNA, compositions to inhibit expression of C5 and to treat subjects having a complement component C5-associated disease, e.g., paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2021
    Assignee: Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin Fitzgerald, James Butler, Brian Bettencourt, Anna Borodovsky, Satyanarayana Kuchimanchi, Klaus Charisse, Muthiah Manoharan, Martin A. Maier, Kallanthottathil G. Rajeev, Donald Foster
  • Publication number: 20210317452
    Abstract: The invention relates to RNAi agents, e.g., double-stranded RNAi agents, targeting the Serpina1 gene, and methods of using such RNAi agents to inhibit expression of Serpina1 and methods of treating subjects having a Serpina1 associated disease, such as a liver disorder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2021
    Publication date: October 14, 2021
    Inventors: Alfica Sehgal, Klaus Charisse, Brian Bettencourt, Martin A. Maier, Kallanthottathil G. Rajeev, Gregory Hinkle, Muthiah Manoharan
  • Patent number: 11136582
    Abstract: The present invention relates to RNAi agents, e.g., double-stranded RNAi agents, targeting the ketohexokinase (KHK) gene, and methods of using such RNAi agents to inhibit expression of KHK and methods of treating subjects having a KHK-associated disorder, e.g., liver disease (e.g., fatty liver, steatohepatitis), dyslipidemia (e.g., hyperlipidemia, high LDL cholesterol, low HDL cholesterol, hypertriglyceridemia, postprandial hypertriglyceridemia), disorders of glycemic control (e.g., insulin resistance, diabetes), cardiovascular disease (e.g., hypertension, endothelial cell dysfunction), kidney disease (e.g., acute kidney disorder, tubular dysfunction, proinflammatory changes to the proximal tubules), metabolic syndrome, adipocyte dysfunction, visceral adipose deposition, obesity, hyperuricemia, gout, eating disorders, and excessive sugar craving.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2021
    Assignee: Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin Fitzgerald, Brian Bettencourt, Gregory Hinkle, Jennifer Willoughby
  • Patent number: 11130953
    Abstract: The invention relates to double-stranded ribonucleic acid (dsRNA) compositions targeting the ANGPTL3 gene, as well as methods of inhibiting expression of ANGPTL3 and methods of treating subjects having a disorder of lipid metabolism, such as hyperlipidemia or hypertriglyceridemia, using such dsRNA compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2021
    Assignee: Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian Bettencourt, William Querbes, Kevin Fitzgerald, Maria Frank-Kamenetsky, Stuart Milstein, Svetlana Shulga Morskaya
  • Patent number: 11118181
    Abstract: The invention relates to double-stranded ribonucleic acid (dsRNA) targeting a PROC gene, and methods of using the dsRNA to inhibit expression of PROC.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Assignee: Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Ivanka Toudjarska, John M. Maraganore, Brian Bettencourt, Stuart Milstein, Martin A. Maier, Klaus Charisse, Kallanthottathil Rajeev, Satyanarayana Kuchimanchi
  • Publication number: 20210254063
    Abstract: The invention relates to iRNA, e.g., double-stranded ribonucleic acid (dsRNA), compositions targeting the Serpinc1 gene, and methods of using such iRNA, e.g., dsRNA, compositions to inhibit expression of Serpinc1 and methods of treating subjects having a bleeding disorder, such as a hemophilia.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2020
    Publication date: August 19, 2021
    Applicant: Genzyme Corporation
    Inventors: Akin Akinc, Alfica Sehgal, Ivanka Toudjarska, Donald Foster, Stuart Milstein, Brian Bettencourt, Martin A. Maier, Klaus Charisse, Satyanarayana Kuchimanchi, Kallanthottathil G. Rajeev, Muthiah Manoharan
  • Publication number: 20210254076
    Abstract: The invention relates to RNAi agents, e.g, double-stranded RNAi agents, targeting the TMPRSS6 gene, and methods of using such RNAi agents to inhibit expression of TMPRSS6 and methods of treating subjects having a TMPRSS6 associated disorder, e.g., an iron overload associated disorder, such as ?-thalassemia or hemochromatosis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2020
    Publication date: August 19, 2021
    Inventors: James Butler, Brian Bettencourt, Kallanthottathil G. Rajeev, Martin A. Maier, Klaus Charisse
  • Patent number: 11079379
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods for reducing or arresting an increase in a Neuropathy Impairment Score (NIS) or a modified NIS (mNIS+7) in a human subject by administering an effective amount of a transthyretin (TTR)-inhibiting composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2021
    Assignee: ALNYLAM PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventor: Brian Bettencourt
  • Patent number: 11066670
    Abstract: The present invention relates to RNAi agents, e.g., double stranded RNAi agents, targeting the insulin-like growth factor binding protein, acid labile subunit (IGFALS) gene or the insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1) gene, methods of using such double stranded RNAi agents to inhibit expression of an IGFALS gene or an IGF-1 gene, and methods of treating subjects having an IGF system-associated disorder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2021
    Assignee: Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: James Butler, Kevin Fitzgerald, Gregory Hinkle, Brian Bettencourt, Huilei Xu
  • Publication number: 20210171955
    Abstract: The invention relates to double-stranded ribonucleic acid (dsRNA) compositions targeting the ANGPTL3 gene, as well as methods of inhibiting expression of ANGPTL3 and methods of treating subjects having a disorder of lipid metabolism, such as hyperlipidemia or hypertriglyceridemia, using such dsRNA compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2021
    Publication date: June 10, 2021
    Inventors: Brian Bettencourt, William Querbes, Kevin Fitzgerald, Maria Frank-Kamenetsky, Stuart Milstein, Svetlana Shulga-Morskaya
  • Publication number: 20210171954
    Abstract: The invention relates to double-stranded ribonucleic acid (dsRNA) compositions targeting the ANGPTL3 gene, as well as methods of inhibiting expression of ANGPTL3 and methods of treating subjects having a disorder of lipid metabolism, such as hyperlipidemia or hypertriglyceridemia, using such dsRNA compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2020
    Publication date: June 10, 2021
    Inventors: Brian Bettencourt, William Querbes, Kevin Fitzgerald, Maria Frank-Kamenetsky, Stuart Milstein, Svetlana Shulga Morskaya
  • Patent number: 11028392
    Abstract: The invention relates to double-stranded ribonucleic acid (dsRNA) compositions targeting the ALAS1 gene, and methods of using such dsRNA compositions to alter (e.g., inhibit) expression of ALAS1.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2021
    Assignees: Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc., ICAHN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AT MOUNT SINAI
    Inventors: Brian Bettencourt, Kevin Fitzgerald, William Querbes, Robert J. Desnick, Makiko Yasuda
  • Publication number: 20210155937
    Abstract: The invention relates to double-stranded ribonucleic acid (dsRNA) compositions targeting the CD274/PD-L1 gene, and methods of using such dsRNA compositions to inhibit expression of CD274/PD-L1.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2020
    Publication date: May 27, 2021
    Inventors: Antonin DeFougerolles, Tatiana Novobrantseva, Brian Bettencourt
  • Patent number: 10988768
    Abstract: The invention relates to RNAi agents, e.g., double-stranded RNAi agents, targeting the TMPRSS6 gene, and methods of using such RNAi agents to inhibit expression of TMPRSS6 and methods of treating subjects having a TMPRSS6 associated disorder, e.g., an iron overload associated disorder, such as ?-thalassemia or hemochromatosis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2021
    Assignee: Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: James Butler, Brian Bettencourt, Kallanthottathil G. Rajeev, Martin A. Maier, Klaus Charisse
  • Publication number: 20210087558
    Abstract: The invention relates to double-stranded ribonucleic acid (dsRNA) compositions targeting the ALAS1 gene, and methods of using such dsRNA compositions to alter (e.g., inhibit) expression of ALAS1.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2020
    Publication date: March 25, 2021
    Inventors: Brian Bettencourt, Kevin Fitzgerald, William Querbes, Robert J. Desnick, Makiko Yasuda
  • Publication number: 20210087218
    Abstract: The invention relates to double-stranded ribonucleic acid (dsRNA) compositions targeting the COL1A1, TGF-?, and SMAD2/3 genes, and methods of using such dsRNA compositions to inhibit expression of COL1A1, TGF-?, and SMAD2/3.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2020
    Publication date: March 25, 2021
    Applicant: Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory Hinkle, Victor Kotelianski, Brian Bettencourt, Alfica Sehgal, Tatiana Novobrantseva
  • Patent number: 10934545
    Abstract: The invention relates to double-stranded ribonucleic acid (dsRNA) compositions targeting the ANGPTL3 gene, as well as methods of inhibiting expression of ANGPTL3 and methods of treating subjects having a disorder of lipid metabolism, such as hyperlipidemia or hypertriglyceridemia, using such dsRNA compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2021
    Assignee: Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian Bettencourt, William Querbes, Kevin Fitzgerald, Maria Frank-Kamenetsky, Stuart Milstein, Svetlana Shulga Morskaya
  • Patent number: 10935917
    Abstract: The technology described herein relates to double-stranded ribonucleic acid (dsRNA) compositions targeting the Serpina 1 gene, and methods of using such dsRNA compositions to inhibit expression of Serpina 1.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2021
    Assignee: ALNYLAM PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventors: Alfica Sehgal, David Bumcrot, Brian Bettencourt
  • Publication number: 20210046187
    Abstract: The present invention relates to RNAi agents, e.g., double-stranded RNAi agents, targeting the angiotensinogen (AGT) gene, and methods of using such RNAi agents to inhibit expression of AGT and methods of treating subjects having an AGT-associated disorder, e.g., hypertension.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2020
    Publication date: February 18, 2021
    Inventors: Donald Foster, Brian Bettencourt, Klaus Charisse, Gregory Hinkle, Satyanarayana Kuchimanchi, Martin A. Maier, Stuart Milstein