Patents by Inventor Cornelis A. de Kruif

Cornelis A. de Kruif 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: 20240023527
    Abstract: Described are transgenic, non-human animals comprising a nucleic acid encoding an immunoglobulin light chain, whereby the immunoglobulin light chain is human, human-like, or humanized. The nucleic acid is provided with a means that renders it resistant to DNA rearrangements and/or somatic hypermutations. In one embodiment, the nucleic acid comprises an expression cassette for the expression of a desired molecule in cells during a certain stage of development in cells developing into mature B cells. Further provided is methods for producing an immunoglobulin from the transgenic, non-human animal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2023
    Publication date: January 25, 2024
    Applicant: Merus N.V.
    Inventors: Ton LOGTENBERG, Mark Throsby, Robert A. Kramer, Rui D. Pinto, Cornelis A. De Kruif, Erwin Houtzager
  • Patent number: 11785924
    Abstract: Described are transgenic, non-human animals comprising a nucleic acid encoding an immunoglobulin light chain, whereby the immunoglobulin light chain is human, human-like, or humanized. The nucleic acid is provided with a means that renders it resistant to DNA rearrangements and/or somatic hypermutations. In one embodiment, the nucleic acid comprises an expression cassette for the expression of a desired molecule in cells during a certain stage of development in cells developing into mature B cells. Further provided is methods for producing an immunoglobulin from the transgenic, non-human animal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Assignee: Merus N.V.
    Inventors: Ton Logtenberg, Mark Throsby, Robert A. Kramer, Rui Daniel Pinto, Cornelis A. De Kruif, Erwin Houtzager
  • Publication number: 20230212321
    Abstract: The invention relates to heterodimeric proteins, and their methods of production and collection, that are useful to treat human disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2021
    Publication date: July 6, 2023
    Inventors: Cornelis DE KRUIF, Linda HENDRIKS
  • Patent number: 11559049
    Abstract: Described are transgenic, non-human animals comprising a nucleic acid encoding an immunoglobulin light chain, whereby the immunoglobulin light chain is human, human-like, or humanized. The nucleic acid is provided with a means that renders it resistant to DNA rearrangements and/or somatic hypermutations. In one embodiment, the nucleic acid comprises an expression cassette for the expression of a desired molecule in cells during a certain stage of development in cells developing into mature B cells. Further provided is methods for producing an immunoglobulin from the transgenic, non-human animal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2023
    Assignee: Merus N.V.
    Inventors: Ton Logtenberg, Mark Throsby, Robert A. Kramer, Rui D. Pinto, Cornelis A. De Kruif, Erwin Houtzager
  • Patent number: 11445710
    Abstract: Described are transgenic, non-human animals comprising a nucleic acid encoding an immunoglobulin light chain, whereby the immunoglobulin light chain is human, human-like, or humanized. The nucleic acid is provided with a means that renders it resistant to DNA rearrangements and/or somatic hypermutations. In one embodiment, the nucleic acid comprises an expression cassette for the expression of a desired molecule in cells during a certain stage of development in cells developing into mature B cells. Further provided is methods for producing an immunoglobulin from the transgenic, non-human animal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2022
    Assignee: Merus N.V.
    Inventors: Ton Logtenberg, Mark Throsby, Robert A. Kramer, Rui D. Pinto, Cornelis A. De Kruif, Erwin Houtzager
  • Patent number: 11237165
    Abstract: Described are transgenic, non-human animals comprising a nucleic acid encoding an immunoglobulin light chain, whereby the immunoglobulin light chain is a common human, human-like, or humanized light chain. Further provided is methods for producing an immunoglobulin from the transgenic, non-human animal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2022
    Assignee: Merus N.V.
    Inventors: Ton Logtenberg, Mark Throsby, Robert A. Kramer, Rui Daniel Pinto, Cornelis A. de Kruif, Erwin Houtzager
  • Patent number: 10966411
    Abstract: Described are transgenic, non-human animals comprising a nucleic acid encoding an immunoglobulin light chain, whereby the immunoglobulin light chain is human, human-like, or humanized. The nucleic acid is provided with a means that renders it resistant to DNA rearrangements and/or somatic hypermutations. In one embodiment, the nucleic acid comprises an expression cassette for the expression of a desired molecule in cells during a certain stage of development in cells developing into mature B cells. Further provided is methods for producing an immunoglobulin from the transgenic, non-human animal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2021
    Assignee: Merus N.V.
    Inventors: Ton Logtenberg, Mark Throsby, Robert A. Kramer, Rui Daniel Pinto, Cornelis A. de Kruif, Erwin Houtzager
  • Publication number: 20200319181
    Abstract: Described are transgenic, non-human animals comprising a nucleic acid encoding an immunoglobulin light chain, whereby the immunoglobulin light chain is a common human, human-like, or humanized light chain. Further provided is methods for producing an immunoglobulin from the transgenic, non-human animal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2020
    Publication date: October 8, 2020
    Applicant: Merus N.V.
    Inventors: Ton Logtenberg, Mark Throsby, Robert A. Kramer, Rui Daniel Pinto, Cornelis A. De Kruif, Erwin Houtzager
  • Patent number: 10005831
    Abstract: Described are binding molecules such as human monoclonal antibodies that bind to influenza virus H5N1 and have neutralizing activity against influenza virus H5N1. Also described are polynucleotides encoding the antibodies, and compositions comprising the antibodies and methods of identifying or producing the antibodies. The antibodies can be used in the diagnosis, prophylaxis, and/or treatment of an influenza virus H5N1 infection. In certain embodiments, the antibodies provide cross-subtype protection in vivo, such that infections with H5, H2, H6, H9, and H1-based influenza subtypes can be prevented and/or treated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2018
    Assignee: JANSSEN VACCINES & PREVENTION B.V.
    Inventors: Edward N. van den Brink, Cornelis A. de Kruif, Mark Throsby
  • Publication number: 20180142006
    Abstract: Described are transgenic, non-human animals comprising a nucleic acid encoding an immunoglobulin light chain, whereby the immunoglobulin light chain is human, human-like, or humanized. The nucleic acid is provided with a means that renders it resistant to DNA rearrangements and/or somatic hypermutations. In one embodiment, the nucleic acid comprises an expression cassette for the expression of a desired molecule in cells during a certain stage of development in cells developing into mature B cells. Further provided is methods for producing an immunoglobulin from the transgenic, non-human animal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2018
    Publication date: May 24, 2018
    Applicant: Merus N.V.
    Inventors: Ton LOGTENBERG, Mark THROSBY, Robert A. KRAMER, Rui D. PINTO, Cornelis A. DE KRUIF, Erwin HOUTZAGER
  • Publication number: 20180142003
    Abstract: Described are transgenic, non-human animals comprising a nucleic acid encoding an immunoglobulin light chain, whereby the immunoglobulin light chain is human, human-like, or humanized. The nucleic acid is provided with a means that renders it resistant to DNA rearrangements and/or somatic hypermutations. In one embodiment, the nucleic acid comprises an expression cassette for the expression of a desired molecule in cells during a certain stage of development in cells developing into mature B cells. Further provided is methods for producing an immunoglobulin from the transgenic, non-human animal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2018
    Publication date: May 24, 2018
    Applicant: Merus N.V.
    Inventors: Ton LOGTENBERG, Mark THROSBY, Robert A. KRAMER, Rui Daniel PINTO, Cornelis A. DE KRUIF, Erwin HOUTZAGER
  • Publication number: 20180142002
    Abstract: Described are transgenic, non-human animals comprising a nucleic acid encoding an immunoglobulin light chain, whereby the immunoglobulin light chain is human, human-like, or humanized. The nucleic acid is provided with a means that renders it resistant to DNA rearrangements and/or somatic hypermutations. In one embodiment, the nucleic acid comprises an expression cassette for the expression of a desired molecule in cells during a certain stage of development in cells developing into mature B cells. Further provided is methods for producing an immunoglobulin from the transgenic, non-human animal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2018
    Publication date: May 24, 2018
    Applicant: Merus N.V.
    Inventors: Ton LOGTENBERG, Mark THROSBY, Robert A. KRAMER, Rui Daniel PINTO, Cornelis A. DE KRUIF, Erwin HOUTZAGER
  • Publication number: 20180142005
    Abstract: Described are transgenic, non-human animals comprising a nucleic acid encoding an immunoglobulin light chain, whereby the immunoglobulin light chain is human, human-like, or humanized. The nucleic acid is provided with a means that renders it resistant to DNA rearrangements and/or somatic hypermutations. In one embodiment, the nucleic acid comprises an expression cassette for the expression of a desired molecule in cells during a certain stage of development in cells developing into mature B cells. Further provided is methods for producing an immunoglobulin from the transgenic, non-human animal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2018
    Publication date: May 24, 2018
    Applicant: Merus N.V.
    Inventors: Ton LOGTENBERG, Mark THROSBY, Robert A. KRAMER, Rui D. PINTO, Cornelis A. DE KRUIF, Erwin HOUTZAGER
  • Publication number: 20180134770
    Abstract: Described are transgenic, non-human animals comprising a nucleic acid encoding an immunoglobulin light chain, whereby the immunoglobulin light chain is human, human-like, or humanized. The nucleic acid is provided with a means that renders it resistant to DNA rearrangements and/or somatic hypermutations. In one embodiment, the nucleic acid comprises an expression cassette for the expression of a desired molecule in cells during a certain stage of development in cells developing into mature B cells. Further provided is methods for producing an immunoglobulin from the transgenic, non-human animal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2018
    Publication date: May 17, 2018
    Applicant: Merus N.V.
    Inventors: Ton LOGTENBERG, Mark THROSBY, Robert A. KRAMER, Rui D. PINTO, Cornelis A. DE KRUIF, Erwin HOUTZAGER
  • Patent number: 9944695
    Abstract: Described are transgenic, non-human animals comprising a nucleic acid encoding an immunoglobulin light chain, whereby the immunoglobulin light chain is human, human-like, or humanized. The nucleic acid is provided with a means that renders it resistant to DNA rearrangements and/or somatic hypermutations. In one embodiment, the nucleic acid comprises an expression cassette for the expression of a desired molecule in cells during a certain stage of development in cells developing into mature B cells. Further provided is methods for producing an immunoglobulin from the transgenic, non-human animal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2018
    Assignee: Merus N.V.
    Inventors: Ton Logtenberg, Mark Throsby, Robert A. Kramer, Rui Daniel Pinto, Cornelis A. De Kruif, Erwin Houtzager
  • Publication number: 20180031555
    Abstract: Described are combinations of specific binding proteins, such as immunoglobulins, that are designed to be true combinations, essentially all components of the combination being functional and compatible with each other. Further provided are methods for producing a composition comprising at least two different proteinaceous molecules comprising paired variable regions, the at least two proteinaceous molecules having different binding specificities, comprising paired variable regions, at least two proteinaceous molecules having different binding specificities, comprising contacting at least three different variable regions under conditions allowing for pairing of variable regions and harvesting essentially all proteinaceous molecules having binding specificities resulting from the pairing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2017
    Publication date: February 1, 2018
    Applicant: Merus N.V.
    Inventors: Hendricus Renerus Hoogenboom, Ton Logtenberg, Mark Throsby, Robert A. Kramer, Rui Daniel Pinto, Cornelis A. de Kruif, Erwin Houtzager
  • Patent number: 9765133
    Abstract: Described are transgenic, non-human animals comprising a nucleic acid encoding an immunoglobulin light chain, whereby the immunoglobulin light chain is human, human-like, or humanized. The nucleic acid is provided with a means that renders it resistant to DNA rearrangements and/or somatic hypermutations. In one embodiment, the nucleic acid comprises an expression cassette for the expression of a desired molecule in cells during a certain stage of development in cells developing into mature B cells. Further provided is methods for producing an immunoglobulin from the transgenic, non-human animal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2017
    Assignee: Merus N.V.
    Inventors: Ton Logtenberg, Mark Throsby, Robert A. Kramer, Rui Daniel Pinto, Cornelis A. De Kruif, Erwin Houtzager
  • Patent number: 9428572
    Abstract: Described are human binding molecules specifically binding to enterococci and having killing activity against enterococci, nucleic acid molecules encoding the human binding molecules, compositions comprising the human binding molecules and methods of identifying or producing the molecules. The molecules can be used, for example, in the diagnosis, prophylaxis, and/or treatment of a condition resulting from Enterococcus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2016
    Assignee: Janssen Vaccines & Prevention B.V.
    Inventors: Mark Throsby, Robert A. Kramer, Cornelis A. de Kruif
  • Publication number: 20160238600
    Abstract: Described are combinations of specific binding proteins, such as immunoglobulins, that are designed to be true combinations, essentially all components of the combination being functional and compatible with each other. Further provided are methods for producing a composition comprising at least two different proteinaceous molecules comprising paired variable regions, the at least two proteinaceous molecules having different binding specificities, comprising paired variable regions, at least two proteinaceous molecules having different binding specificities, comprising contacting at least three different variable regions under conditions allowing for pairing of variable regions and harvesting essentially all proteinaceous molecules having binding specificities resulting from the pairing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2016
    Publication date: August 18, 2016
    Applicant: Merus B.V.
    Inventors: Hendricus Renerus Hoogenboom, Ton Logtenberg, Mark Throsby, Robert A. Kramer, Rui Daniel Pinto, Cornelis A. de Kruif, Erwin Houtzager
  • Patent number: 9358286
    Abstract: The invention provides means and methods for producing one or more Ig-like molecules in a single host cell. Novel CH3 mutations enabling the production of monospecific and/or bispecific Ig-like molecules of interest are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2016
    Assignee: Merus B.V.
    Inventors: Cornelis A. De Kruif, Linda Johanna Aleida Hendriks, Ton Logtenberg