Patents by Inventor Christopher Mehlin

Christopher Mehlin 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: 20190101528
    Abstract: Methods and systems for producing fusion proteins and peptides are disclosed. Fusion proteins and peptides created using the methods are also provided. Also provided are methods of using the fusion proteins and peptides produced according to the present disclosure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2018
    Publication date: April 4, 2019
    Applicant: FRED HUTCHINSON CANCER RESEARCH CENTER
    Inventors: James Olson, Christopher Mehlin, Colin Correnti, Roland K. Strong
  • Patent number: 10208122
    Abstract: Disclosed is an isolated human monoclonal antibody that specifically binds IL-17 Receptor A, or an IL-17 Receptor A binding fragment thereof, and inhibits IL-17A from binding and activating the receptor. The present disclosure also provides compositions and methods for treating diseases mediated by IL-17 Receptor A activation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2019
    Assignee: AMGEN K-A, INC.
    Inventors: Joel E. Tocker, Jacques J. Peschon, David Fitzpatrick, James F. Smothers, Christopher Mehlin, Ai Ching Lim
  • Publication number: 20180371033
    Abstract: Peptides that home, distribute to, target, are directed to, or accumulate in tumors, cancers, or diseased cells are disclosed. Peptides that cross the blood brain barrier and home, distribute to, target, are directed to, or accumulate in the brain and in a specific region of the brain are also disclosed. Pharmaceutical compositions and uses for peptides or peptide-active agent complexes comprising such peptides are additionally disclosed. Such compositions can be formulated for targeted or untargeted delivery of a drug to a target region, tissue, structure or cell. Targeted compositions of the disclosure can deliver peptide or peptide-active agent complexes to target regions, tissues, structures or cells targeted by the peptide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2016
    Publication date: December 27, 2018
    Applicant: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
    Inventors: James Olson, Andrew David Strand, Emily June Girard, Roland Strong, Christopher Mehlin, Colin Correnti, Andrew James Mhyre, Mi-Youn Brusniak, Theo Sottero
  • Patent number: 10156559
    Abstract: Methods and systems for producing fusion proteins and peptides are disclosed. Fusion proteins and peptides created using the methods are also provided. Also provided are methods of using the fusion proteins and peptides produced according to the present disclosure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2018
    Assignee: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
    Inventors: James Olson, Christopher Mehlin, Colin Correnti, Roland Strong
  • Patent number: 9920134
    Abstract: Antigen binding proteins that interact with Proprotein Convertase Subtilisin Kexin Type 9 (PCSK9) are described. Methods of treating hypercholesterolemia and other disorders by administering a pharmaceutically effective amount of an antigen binding protein to PCSK9 are described. Methods of detecting the amount of PCSK9 in a sample using an antigen binding protein to PCSK9 are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2018
    Assignee: AMGEN INC.
    Inventors: Simon Mark Jackson, Nigel Pelham Clinton Walker, Derek Evan Piper, Bei Shan, Wenyan Shen, Joyce Chi Yee Chan, Chadwick Terrence King, Randal Robert Ketchem, Christopher Mehlin, Teresa Arazas Carabeo, Qiong Cao
  • Patent number: 9493576
    Abstract: Antigen binding proteins that interact with Proprotein Convertase Subtilisin Kexin Type 9 (PCSK9) are described. Methods of treating hypercholesterolemia and other disorders by administering a pharmaceutically effective amount of an antigen binding protein to PCSK9 are described. Methods of detecting the amount of PCSK9 in a sample using an antigen binding protein to PCSK9 are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2016
    Assignee: AMGEN INC.
    Inventors: Simon Mark Jackson, Nigel Pelham Clinton Walker, Derek Evan Piper, Bei Shan, Wenyan Shen, Chadwick Terence King, Randal Robert Ketchem, Christopher Mehlin, Teresa Arazas Carabeo
  • Publication number: 20160251443
    Abstract: The present invention relates to IL-17 Receptor A (IL-17RA or IL-17R) antigen binding proteins, such as antibodies, polynucleotide sequences encoding said antigen binding proteins, and compositions and methods for diagnosing and treating diseases mediated by IL-17 Receptor A activation by one or more IL-17 ligands. The present invention relates to the identification of neutralizing determinants on IL-17 Receptor A (IL-17RA or IL-17R) and antibodies that bind thereto. Aspects of the invention also include antibodies that compete for binding with the IL-17RA neutralizing antibodies described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2016
    Publication date: September 1, 2016
    Inventors: Joel E. Tocker, Jacques J. Peschon, David Fitzpatrick, James F. Smothers, Christopher Mehlin, Ai Ching Lim
  • Publication number: 20160152700
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides compositions and methods relating to antigen binding proteins which bind to human thymic stromal lymphopoietin (TSLP), including antibodies. In particular embodiments, the disclosure provides fully human, humanized and chimeric anti-TSLP antibodies and derivatives of such antibodies. The disclosure further provides nucleic acids encoding such antibodies and antibody fragments and derivatives, and methods of making and using such antibodies including methods of treating and preventing TSLP-related inflammatory and fibrotic disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2016
    Publication date: June 2, 2016
    Inventors: Michael R. Comeau, James F. Smothers, Bo-Rin P. Yoon, Christopher Mehlin
  • Patent number: 9315577
    Abstract: The invention relates to monoclonal antibodies that bind hepcidin and methods of making and using such antibodies. Also provided are methods of treating hepcidin-related disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2016
    Assignee: AMGEN INC.
    Inventors: Ian Foltz, Michael Gallo, Keegan Cooke, Randal R. Ketchem, Christopher Mehlin
  • Patent number: 9284372
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides compositions and methods relating to antigen binding proteins which bind to human thymic stromal lymphopoietin (TSLP), including antibodies. In particular embodiments, the disclosure provides fully human, humanized and chimeric anti-TSLP antibodies and derivatives of such antibodies. The disclosure further provides nucleic acids encoding such antibodies and antibody fragments and derivatives, and methods of making and using such antibodies including methods of treating and preventing TSLP-related inflammatory and fibrotic disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2016
    Assignee: AMGEN INC.
    Inventors: Michael R Comeau, James F Smothers, Bo-Rin P Yoon, Christopher Mehlin
  • Publication number: 20150322123
    Abstract: Methods and systems for producing fusion proteins and peptides are disclosed. Fusion proteins and peptides created using the methods are also provided. Also provided are methods of using the fusion proteins and peptides produced according to the present disclosure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2013
    Publication date: November 12, 2015
    Inventors: James OLSON, Christopher MEHLIN, Colin CORRENTI, Roland STRONG
  • Publication number: 20150316536
    Abstract: Methods and systems for discovering drug candidates are disclosed. Methods and systems can include generating libraries of potential drug candidates (e.g., libraries of peptides) that can be screened to identify sub-libraries of potential drug candidates (e.g., sub-libraries of peptides) having selected pharmacological properties. Methods of making and using peptide libraries are also provided. D-amino acid chlorotoxins and D-amino acid chlorotoxin variants are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2013
    Publication date: November 5, 2015
    Inventors: James OLSON, Christopher MEHLIN, Mark STROUD, Julian SIMON, Colin CORRENTI, Patrick PADDISON, Roland STRONG, Damon MAY
  • Patent number: 9073999
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the identification of neutralizing determinants on IL-17 Receptor A (IL-17RA or IL-17R) and the antigen binding proteins, such as antibodies, that bind thereto and inhibit IL-17 ligand family members from binding to and activating IL-17 Receptor A or a receptor complex comprising IL-17 Receptor A.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2015
    Assignee: KIRIN-AMGEN, INC.
    Inventors: Joel Tocker, Christopher Mehlin, Ai Ching Lim
  • Patent number: 9056915
    Abstract: Antigen binding proteins that interact with Proprotein Convertase Subtilisin Kexin Type 9 (PCSK9) are described. Methods of treating hypercholesterolemia and other disorders by administering a pharmaceutically effective amount of an antigen binding protein to PCSK9 are described. Methods of detecting the amount of PCSK9 in a sample using an antigen binding protein to PCSK9 are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2015
    Assignee: Amgen Inc.
    Inventors: Simon Mark Jackson, Nigel Pelham Clinton Walker, Derek Evan Piper, Bei Shan, Wenyan Shen, Chadwick Terence King, Randal Robert Ketchem, Christopher Mehlin, Teresa Arazas Carabeo
  • Patent number: 9045547
    Abstract: Antigen binding proteins that interact with Proprotein Convertase Subtilisin Kexin Type 9 (PCSK9) are described. Methods of treating hypercholesterolemia and other disorders by administering a pharmaceutically effective amount of an antigen binding protein to PCSK9 are described. Methods of detecting the amount of PCSK9 in a sample using an antigen binding protein to PCSK9 are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2015
    Assignee: Amgen Inc.
    Inventors: Simon Mark Jackson, Nigel Pelham Clinton Walker, Derek Evan Piper, Bei Shan, Wenyan Shen, Joyce Chi Yee Chan, Chadwick Terence King, Randal Robert Ketchem, Christopher Mehlin, Teresa Arazas Carabeo
  • Publication number: 20150087819
    Abstract: Antigen binding proteins that interact with Proprotein Convertase Subtilisin Kexin Type 9 (PCSK9) are described. Methods of treating hypercholesterolemia and other disorders by administering a pharmaceutically effective amount of an antigen binding protein to PCSK9 are described. Methods of detecting the amount of PCSK9 in a sample using an antigen binding protein to PCSK9 are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2014
    Publication date: March 26, 2015
    Inventors: SIMON MARK JACKSON, NIGEL PELHAM CLINTON WALKER, DEREK EVAN PIPER, BEI SHAN, WENYAN SHEN, JOYCE CHI YEE CHAN, CHADWICK TERENCE KING, RANDAL ROBERT KETCHEM, CHRISTOPHER MEHLIN, TERESA ARAZAS CARABEO, QIONG CAO
  • Patent number: 8981064
    Abstract: Antigen binding proteins that interact with Proprotein Convertase Subtilisin Kexin Type 9 (PCSK9) are described. Methods of treating hypercholesterolemia and other disorders by administering a pharmaceutically effective amount of an antigen binding protein to PCSK9 are described. Methods of detecting the amount of PCSK9 in a sample using an antigen binding protein to PCSK9 are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2015
    Assignee: Amgen Inc.
    Inventors: Simon Mark Jackson, Bei Shan, Wenyan Shen, Chadwick Terence King, Randal Robert Ketchem, Christopher Mehlin, Teresa Arazas Carabeo
  • Publication number: 20150031870
    Abstract: Antigen binding proteins that interact with Proprotein Convertase Subtilisin Kexin Type 9 (PCSK9) are described. Methods of treating hypercholesterolemia and other disorders by administering a pharmaceutically effective amount of an antigen binding protein to PCSK9 are described. Methods of detecting the amount of PCSK9 in a sample using an antigen binding protein to PCSK9 are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2014
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Inventors: SIMON MARK JACKSON, Nigel Pelham Clinton Walker, Derek Evan Piper, Wenyan Shen, Chadwick Terence King, Randal Robert Ketchem, Christopher Mehlin, Teresa Arazas Carabeo
  • Publication number: 20140357851
    Abstract: Antigen binding proteins that interact with Proprotein Convertase Subtilisin Kexin Type 9 (PCSK9) are described. Methods of treating hypercholesterolemia and other disorders by administering a pharmaceutically effective amount of an antigen binding protein to PCSK9 are described. Methods of detecting the amount of PCSK9 in a sample using an antigen binding protein to PCSK9 are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2014
    Publication date: December 4, 2014
    Inventors: Simon Mark Jackson, Nigel Pelham Clinton Walker, Derek Evan Piper, Bei Shan, Wenyan Shen, Joyce Chi Yee Chan, Chadwick Terence King, Randal Robert Ketchem, Christopher Mehlin, Teresa Arazas Carabeo, Qiong Cao
  • Publication number: 20140357852
    Abstract: Antigen binding proteins that interact with Proprotein Convertase Subtilisin Kexin Type 9 (PCSK9) are described. Methods of treating hypercholesterolemia and other disorders by administering a pharmaceutically effective amount of an antigen binding protein to PCSK9 are described. Methods of detecting the amount of PCSK9 in a sample using an antigen binding protein to PCSK9 are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2014
    Publication date: December 4, 2014
    Inventors: Simon Mark Jackson, Nigel Pelham Clinton Walker, Derek Evan Piper, Bei Shan, Wenyan Shen, Joyce Chi Yee Chan, Chadwick Terence King, Randal Robert Ketchem, Christopher Mehlin, Teresa Arazas Carabeo, Qiong Cao