Patents by Inventor Christopher Hocking

Christopher Hocking 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: 20240254256
    Abstract: Provided are novel human copper-zinc superoxide dismutase, also known as superoxide dismutase 1 or SOD1, specific antibodies as well as fragments, derivatives and variants thereof as well as methods related thereto. Assays, kits, and solid supports related to antibodies specific for SOD1 are also disclosed. The antibody, immunoglobulin chain(s), as well as binding fragments, derivatives and variants thereof can be used in pharmaceutical and diagnostic compositions for SOD1 targeted immunotherapy and diagnosis, respectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2024
    Publication date: August 1, 2024
    Applicants: Neurimmune Holding AG, University of Zurich
    Inventors: Fabio Montrasio, Maria Grazia Barenco Montrasio, Jan Grimm, Roger Nitsch, Christoph Hock, Tobias Welt, Jordan McAfoose, Marcel Maier
  • Publication number: 20230242624
    Abstract: Provided are novel human-derived monoclonal antibodies as well as antigen-binding fragments thereof which specifically recognize and preferably neutralize severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2). The anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies provided herein are useful in treating and diagnosis of COVID-19.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2021
    Publication date: August 3, 2023
    Inventors: Stefan MOESE, Nike KRÄUTLER, Cédric CORTIJO, Jan GRIMM, Benoit COMBALUZIER, Roger NITSCH, Christoph HOCK
  • Patent number: 11702948
    Abstract: A shroud segment including a forward radial wall, an aft radial wall and at least one interlocking subcomponent. The forward radial wall, an aft radial wall and the at least one interlocking subcomponent are each formed of a ceramic matrix composite (CMC) including reinforcing fibers embedded in a matrix. The shroud segment further including an interlocking mechanical joint joining each of the forward radial wall and the aft radial wall to the at least one interlocking subcomponent. Methods are also provided for joining the forward radial wall and the aft radial wall to the at least one interlocking subcomponent using an interlocking mechanical joint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Mackenzie Christopher Hock, Daniel Gene Dunn, Douglas Glenn Decesare, Douglas Melton Carper, Steven Robert Hayashi, Nathan Carl Sizemore, Nolan Leander Cousineau
  • Publication number: 20220403011
    Abstract: Provided are novel specific binding molecules, particularly human antibodies as well as fragments, derivatives and variants thereof that recognize neoepitopes of disease-associated proteins which derive from native endogenous proteins but are prevalent in the body of a patient in a variant form and/or out of their normal physiological context. In addition, pharmaceutical compositions comprising such binding molecules, antibodies and mimics thereof and methods of screening for novel binding molecules, which may or may not be antibodies as well as targets in the treatment of neurological disorders such as Alzheimer's disease are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2022
    Publication date: December 22, 2022
    Inventors: Roger Nitsch, Christoph Hock, Christoph Esslinger, Marlen Knobloch, Kathrin Tissot, Jan Grimm
  • Publication number: 20220267471
    Abstract: Provided are novel human copper-zinc superoxide dismutase, also known as superoxide dismutase 1 or SOD1, specific antibodies as well as fragments, derivatives and variants thereof as well as methods related thereto. Assays, kits, and solid supports related to antibodies specific for SOD1 are also disclosed. The antibody, immunoglobulin chain(s), as well as binding fragments, derivatives and variants thereof can be used in pharmaceutical and diagnostic compositions for SOD1 targeted immunotherapy and diagnosis, respectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2022
    Publication date: August 25, 2022
    Inventors: Fabio Montrasio, Maria Grazia Barenco Montrasio, Jan Grimm, Roger Nitsch, Christoph Hock, Tobias Welt, Jordan Mcafoose, Marcel Maier
  • Patent number: 11352441
    Abstract: Provided are novel human copper-zinc superoxide dismutase, also known as superoxide dismutase 1 or SOD1, specific antibodies as well as fragments, derivatives and variants thereof as well as methods related thereto. Assays, kits, and solid supports related to antibodies specific for SOD1 are also disclosed. The antibody, immunoglobulin chain(s), as well as binding fragments, derivatives and variants thereof can be used in pharmaceutical and diagnostic compositions for SOD1 targeted immunotherapy and diagnosis, respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2022
    Assignees: NEURIMMUNE HOLDING AG, UNIVERSITY OF ZURICH
    Inventors: Fabio Montrasio, Maria Grazia Barenco Montrasio, Jan Grimm, Roger Nitsch, Christoph Hock, Tobias Welt, Jordan Mcafoose, Marcel Maier
  • Publication number: 20220056809
    Abstract: A shroud segment including a forward radial wall, an aft radial wall and at least one interlocking subcomponent. The forward radial wall, an aft radial wall and the at least one interlocking subcomponent are each formed of a ceramic matrix composite (CMC) including reinforcing fibers embedded in a matrix. The shroud segment further including an interlocking mechanical joint joining each of the forward radial wall and the aft radial wall to the at least one interlocking subcomponent. Methods are also provided for joining the forward radial wall and the aft radial wall to the at least one interlocking subcomponent using an interlocking mechanical joint.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2021
    Publication date: February 24, 2022
    Inventors: Mackenzie Christopher Hock, Daniel Gene Dunn, Douglas Glenn Decesare, Douglas Melton Carper, Steven Robert Hayashi, Nathan Carl Sizemore, Nolan Leander Cousineau
  • Patent number: 11112119
    Abstract: A turbo machine including an annular liner assembly defining a reverse flow combustion chamber is generally provided. The liner assembly includes a first piece defining an inner diameter (ID) combustor inlet portion, an outer diameter (OD) combustor outlet portion, and an outer diameter turbine shroud portion, in which the first piece defines a substantially solid volume between the inner diameter combustor inlet portion and the outer diameter combustor outlet portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2021
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventor: Mackenzie Christopher Hock
  • Patent number: 11091540
    Abstract: Provided are TAR DNA-binding protein of 43 kDa (TDP-43)-specific binding molecules including polypeptides such as human antibodies, as well as fragments, derivatives and variants thereof. Also provided are methods related to these TDP-43 specific binding molecules. Assays, kits, and solid supports related to TDP-43-specific binding molecules, including polypeptides such as, human antibodies are also disclosed. The TDP-43-specific binding molecule, antibody, immunoglobulin chain(s), as well as binding fragments, derivatives and variants thereof can be used in pharmaceutical and diagnostic compositions for TDP-43 targeted immunotherapy and diagnosis, respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2021
    Assignees: Biogen International Neuroscience GmbH, University of Zürich
    Inventors: Roger Nitsch, Christoph Hock, Maria Grazia Barenco Montrasio, Fabio Montrasio, Jan Grimm, Jean-Luc Baeriswyl, Paul Weinreb, Janaky Coomaraswamy, Omar Quintero-Monzon
  • Publication number: 20210238265
    Abstract: Provided are novel human tau-specific antibodies as well as fragments, derivatives and variants thereof as well as methods related thereto. Assays, kits, and solid supports related to antibodies specific for tau are also disclosed. The antibody, immunoglobulin chain(s), as well as binding fragments, derivatives and variants thereof can be used in pharmaceutical and diagnostic compositions for tau targeted immunotherapy and diagnosis, respectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2020
    Publication date: August 5, 2021
    Applicants: Biogen International Neuroscience GmbH, University of Zürich
    Inventors: Roger Nitsch, Feng Chen, Jan Grimm, Jean-Luc Baeriswyl, Christoph Hock
  • Patent number: 10703808
    Abstract: Provided are novel human ?-synuclein-specific antibodies as well as fragments, derivatives and variants thereof as well as methods related thereto. Assays, kits, and solid supports related to antibodies specific for ?-synuclein are also disclosed. The antibody, immunoglobulin chain(s), as well as binding fragments, derivatives and variants thereof can be used in pharmaceutical and diagnostic compositions for ?-synuclein targeted immunotherapy and diagnosis, respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2020
    Assignees: Biogen International Neuroscience GmbH, University of Zürich
    Inventors: Andreas Weihofen, Jan Grimm, Roger Nitsch, Christoph Hock
  • Publication number: 20200132306
    Abstract: A turbo machine including an annular liner assembly defining a reverse flow combustion chamber is generally provided. The liner assembly includes a first piece defining an inner diameter (ID) combustor inlet portion, an outer diameter (OD) combustor outlet portion, and an outer diameter turbine shroud portion, in which the first piece defines a substantially solid volume between the inner diameter combustor inlet portion and the outer diameter combustor outlet portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2018
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Inventor: Mackenzie Christopher Hock
  • Patent number: 10581861
    Abstract: Aspects of the present invention disclose a method, computer program product, and system for determining whether an endpoint meets compliance standards. The method includes one or more processors receiving an endpoint certificate associated with an endpoint device that is requesting to access a resource, wherein the endpoint certificate includes a device fingerprint. The method further includes one or more processors determining compliance level of the endpoint device. The method further includes one or more processors validating credentials of the endpoint device. The method further includes one or more processors determining whether the endpoint device meets compliance standards based on the endpoint certificate, the determined compliance level, and the credentials of the endpoint device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2020
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Yunfei Bai, Ken Yian Chow, Christopher Hockings, Guoguang Jason Lu, Codur S. Pranam, Roy Soumyajit, Chuxin Zhao
  • Publication number: 20200017577
    Abstract: Provided are novel TDP-43-specific binding molecules including polypeptides such as human antibodies, as well as fragments, derivatives and variants thereof. Also provided are methods related to these TDP-43 specific binding molecules. Assays, kits, and solid supports related to TDP-43-specific binding molecules, including polypeptides such as, human antibodies are also disclosed. The TDP-43-specific binding molecule, antibody, immunoglobulin chain(s), as well as binding fragments, derivatives and variants thereof can be used in pharmaceutical and diagnostic compositions for TDP-43 targeted immunotherapy and diagnosis, respectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2019
    Publication date: January 16, 2020
    Applicants: Biogen International Neuroscience GmbH, University of Zürich
    Inventors: Roger Nitsch, Christoph Hock, Maria Grazia Barenco Montrasio, Fabio Montrasio, Jan Grimm, Jean-Luc Baeriswyl, Paul Weinreb, Janaky Coomaraswamy, Omar Quintero-Monzon
  • Publication number: 20190284302
    Abstract: Provided are novel human copper-zinc superoxide dismutase, also known as superoxide dismutase 1 or SOD1, specific antibodies as well as fragments, derivatives and variants thereof as well as methods related thereto. Assays, kits, and solid supports related to antibodies specific for SOD1 are also disclosed. The antibody, immunoglobulin chain(s), as well as binding fragments, derivatives and variants thereof can be used in pharmaceutical and diagnostic compositions for SOD1 targeted immunotherapy and diagnosis, respectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2019
    Publication date: September 19, 2019
    Inventors: Fabio Montrasio, Maria Grazia Barenco Montrasio, Jan Grimm, Roger Nitsch, Christoph Hock, Tobias Welt, Jordan Mcafoose, Marcel Maier
  • Publication number: 20190284947
    Abstract: A shroud segment including a forward radial wall, an aft radial wall and at least one interlocking subcomponent. The forward radial wall, an aft radial wall and the at least one interlocking subcomponent are each formed of a ceramic matrix composite (CMC) including reinforcing fibers embedded in a matrix. The shroud segment further including an interlocking mechanical joint joining each of the forward radial wall and the aft radial wall to the at least one interlocking subcomponent. Methods are also provided for joining the forward radial wall and the aft radial wall to the at least one interlocking subcomponent using an interlocking mechanical joint.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2018
    Publication date: September 19, 2019
    Inventors: Mackenzie Christopher Hock, Daniel Gene Dunn, Douglas Glenn Decesare, Douglas Melton Carper, Steven Robert Hayashi, Nathan Carl Sizemore, Nolan Leander Cousineau
  • Publication number: 20190263896
    Abstract: Provided are novel specific binding molecules, particularly human antibodies as well as fragments, derivatives and variants thereof that recognize neoepitopes of disease-associated proteins which derive from native endogenous proteins but are prevalent in the body of a patient in a variant form and/or out of their normal physiological context. In addition, pharmaceutical compositions comprising such binding molecules, antibodies and mimics thereof and methods of screening for novel binding molecules, which may or may not be antibodies as well as targets in the treatment of neurological disorders such as Alzheimer's disease are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2018
    Publication date: August 29, 2019
    Applicant: University of Zürich
    Inventors: Roger Nitsch, Christoph Hock, Christoph Esslinger, Marlen Knobloch, Kathrin Tissot, Jan Grimm
  • Publication number: 20190233506
    Abstract: Provided are novel human tau-specific antibodies as well as fragments, derivatives and variants thereof as well as methods related thereto. Assays, kits, and solid supports related to antibodies specific for tau are also disclosed. The antibody, immunoglobulin chain(s), as well as binding fragments, derivatives and variants thereof can be used in pharmaceutical and diagnostic compositions for tau targeted immunotherapy and diagnosis, respectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2018
    Publication date: August 1, 2019
    Applicants: Biogen International Neuroscience GmbH, University of Zürich
    Inventors: Roger Nitsch, Feng Chen, Jan Grimm, Jean-Luc Baeriswyl, Christoph Hock
  • Patent number: 10344097
    Abstract: Provided are novel human copper-zinc superoxide dismutase, also known as superoxide dismutase 1 or SOD1, specific antibodies as well as fragments, derivatives and variants thereof as well as methods related thereto. Assays, kits, and solid supports related to antibodies specific for SOD1 are also disclosed. The antibody, immunoglobulin chain(s), as well as binding fragments, derivatives and variants thereof can be used in pharmaceutical and diagnostic compositions for SOD1 targeted immunotherapy and diagnosis, respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2019
    Assignees: NEURIMMUNE HOLDING AG, UNIVERSITY OF ZURICH
    Inventors: Fabio Montrasio, Maria Grazia Barenco Montrasio, Jan Grimm, Roger Nitsch, Christoph Hock, Tobias Welt, Jordan Mcafoose, Marcel Maier
  • Patent number: 10301381
    Abstract: Provided are anti-human ?-synuclein-specific binding molecules, e.g., antibodies or antiben-binding fragments, variants or derivatives thereof, as methods related thereto. Further provided are anti-human ?-synuclein binding molecules which bind to specific N-terminal and C-terminal epitopes on human ?-synuclein. The binding molecules described herein can be used in pharmaceutical and diagnostic compositions for ?-synuclein targeted immunotherapy and diagnosis, respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2019
    Assignees: Biogen International Neuroscience GmbH, University of Zürich
    Inventors: Andreas Weihofen, Jan Grimm, Christoph Hock, Roger Nitsch, Lihe Su, Paul Weinreb