Patents by Inventor Cornelis De Kruif
Cornelis 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).
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Publication number: 20240156072Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2023Publication date: May 16, 2024Applicant: Merus N.V.Inventors: Ton LOGTENBERG, Mark THROSBY, Robert A. KRAMER, Rui Daniel PINTO, Cornelis A. DE KRUIF, Erwin HOUTZAGER
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Publication number: 20240023527Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 1, 2023Publication date: January 25, 2024Applicant: Merus N.V.Inventors: Ton LOGTENBERG, Mark Throsby, Robert A. Kramer, Rui D. Pinto, Cornelis A. De Kruif, Erwin Houtzager
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Patent number: 11785924Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 5, 2018Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: Merus N.V.Inventors: Ton Logtenberg, Mark Throsby, Robert A. Kramer, Rui Daniel Pinto, Cornelis A. De Kruif, Erwin Houtzager
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Publication number: 20230212321Abstract: The invention relates to heterodimeric proteins, and their methods of production and collection, that are useful to treat human disease.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2021Publication date: July 6, 2023Inventors: Cornelis DE KRUIF, Linda HENDRIKS
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Patent number: 11559049Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 12, 2018Date of Patent: January 24, 2023Assignee: Merus N.V.Inventors: Ton Logtenberg, Mark Throsby, Robert A. Kramer, Rui D. Pinto, Cornelis A. De Kruif, Erwin Houtzager
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Patent number: 11445710Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 12, 2018Date of Patent: September 20, 2022Assignee: Merus N.V.Inventors: Ton Logtenberg, Mark Throsby, Robert A. Kramer, Rui D. Pinto, Cornelis A. De Kruif, Erwin Houtzager
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Patent number: 11237165Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 18, 2017Date of Patent: February 1, 2022Assignee: Merus N.V.Inventors: Ton Logtenberg, Mark Throsby, Robert A. Kramer, Rui Daniel Pinto, Cornelis A. de Kruif, Erwin Houtzager
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Patent number: 10966411Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 19, 2009Date of Patent: April 6, 2021Assignee: Merus N.V.Inventors: Ton Logtenberg, Mark Throsby, Robert A. Kramer, Rui Daniel Pinto, Cornelis A. de Kruif, Erwin Houtzager
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Publication number: 20200319181Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2020Publication date: October 8, 2020Applicant: Merus N.V.Inventors: Ton Logtenberg, Mark Throsby, Robert A. Kramer, Rui Daniel Pinto, Cornelis A. De Kruif, Erwin Houtzager
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Patent number: 10005831Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 4, 2015Date of Patent: June 26, 2018Assignee: JANSSEN VACCINES & PREVENTION B.V.Inventors: Edward N. van den Brink, Cornelis A. de Kruif, Mark Throsby
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Publication number: 20180142002Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 5, 2018Publication date: May 24, 2018Applicant: Merus N.V.Inventors: Ton LOGTENBERG, Mark THROSBY, Robert A. KRAMER, Rui Daniel PINTO, Cornelis A. DE KRUIF, Erwin HOUTZAGER
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Publication number: 20180142006Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2018Publication date: May 24, 2018Applicant: Merus N.V.Inventors: Ton LOGTENBERG, Mark THROSBY, Robert A. KRAMER, Rui D. PINTO, Cornelis A. DE KRUIF, Erwin HOUTZAGER
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Publication number: 20180142003Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2018Publication date: May 24, 2018Applicant: Merus N.V.Inventors: Ton LOGTENBERG, Mark THROSBY, Robert A. KRAMER, Rui Daniel PINTO, Cornelis A. DE KRUIF, Erwin HOUTZAGER
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Publication number: 20180142005Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2018Publication date: May 24, 2018Applicant: Merus N.V.Inventors: Ton LOGTENBERG, Mark THROSBY, Robert A. KRAMER, Rui D. PINTO, Cornelis A. DE KRUIF, Erwin HOUTZAGER
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Publication number: 20180134770Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2018Publication date: May 17, 2018Applicant: Merus N.V.Inventors: Ton LOGTENBERG, Mark THROSBY, Robert A. KRAMER, Rui D. PINTO, Cornelis A. DE KRUIF, Erwin HOUTZAGER
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Patent number: 9944695Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 30, 2014Date of Patent: April 17, 2018Assignee: Merus N.V.Inventors: Ton Logtenberg, Mark Throsby, Robert A. Kramer, Rui Daniel Pinto, Cornelis A. De Kruif, Erwin Houtzager
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Publication number: 20180031555Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2017Publication date: February 1, 2018Applicant: Merus N.V.Inventors: Hendricus Renerus Hoogenboom, Ton Logtenberg, Mark Throsby, Robert A. Kramer, Rui Daniel Pinto, Cornelis A. de Kruif, Erwin Houtzager
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Patent number: 9765133Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 29, 2014Date of Patent: September 19, 2017Assignee: Merus N.V.Inventors: Ton Logtenberg, Mark Throsby, Robert A. Kramer, Rui Daniel Pinto, Cornelis A. De Kruif, Erwin Houtzager
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Patent number: 9428572Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 10, 2013Date of Patent: August 30, 2016Assignee: Janssen Vaccines & Prevention B.V.Inventors: Mark Throsby, Robert A. Kramer, Cornelis A. de Kruif
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Publication number: 20160238600Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2016Publication date: August 18, 2016Applicant: Merus B.V.Inventors: Hendricus Renerus Hoogenboom, Ton Logtenberg, Mark Throsby, Robert A. Kramer, Rui Daniel Pinto, Cornelis A. de Kruif, Erwin Houtzager