Patents by Inventor David S. Block

David S. Block 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: 11795193
    Abstract: The present disclosure involves optimized methods for production of biologically active proteins termed optimally manufactured stradomers. The present disclosure further provides compositions and methods useful in the treatment of diseases and conditions including autoimmune diseases, inflammatory diseases, or infectious diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignee: Gliknik Inc.
    Inventors: David S. Block, Emmanuel Y. Mérigeon, Henrik Olsen
  • Publication number: 20230242672
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides ACE2-Fc fusion proteins comprising an ACE2 extracellular domain or fragment thereof and one or more Fc domains and methods of use thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2021
    Publication date: August 3, 2023
    Inventors: David S. BLOCK, Henrik OLSEN
  • Publication number: 20230181700
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods of treating and/or preventing viral infections comprising administering ACE2-Fc fusion proteins in combination with a second therapeutic agent, such as a monoclonal antibody.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2022
    Publication date: June 15, 2023
    Inventors: David S. BLOCK, Henrik OLSEN
  • Publication number: 20220241372
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods for the identification of patients with an inflammatory or autoimmune disease that demonstrate an inadequate response to treatment with a multi-Fc therapeutic, and the determination of an optimal dose of a multi-Fc therapeutic for said patient based on the patient's circulating levels of inactivated C3b (iC3b) and/or additional complement components that may be employed as a surrogate for iC3b based on an analogous response to multi-Fc therapeutics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2022
    Publication date: August 4, 2022
    Inventors: David S. BLOCK, Henrik OLSEN
  • Publication number: 20220204552
    Abstract: The present disclosure involves optimized methods for production of biologically active proteins termed optimally manufactured stradomers. The present disclosure further provides compositions and methods useful in the treatment of diseases and conditions including autoimmune diseases, inflammatory diseases, or infectious diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2021
    Publication date: June 30, 2022
    Inventors: David S. BLOCK, Emmanuel Y. Merigeon, Henrik Olsen
  • Patent number: 11331372
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods for the identification of patients with an inflammatory or autoimmune disease that demonstrate an inadequate response to treatment with a multi-Fc therapeutic, and the determination of an optimal dose of a multi-Fc therapeutic for said patient based on the patient's circulating levels of inactivated C3b (iC3b) and/or additional complement components that may be employed as a surrogate for iC3b based on an analogous response to multi-Fc therapeutics. The present invention further provides for improvements in the use of such multi-Fc therapeutics in the treatment of autoimmune and inflammatory diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2022
    Assignee: GLIKNIK INC.
    Inventors: David S. Block, Henrik Olsen
  • Publication number: 20220056087
    Abstract: The current invention involves a series of fully recombinant multimerized forms of immunoglobulin Fc which thereby present polyvalent immunoglobulin Fc to immune cell receptors. The fusion proteins exist as both homodimeric and highly ordered multimeric fractions, termed stradomers. In comparison to the homodimeric fraction, purified multimeric stradomers have higher affinity and avidity for Fc?Rs with slower dissociation and are useful in the treatment and prevention of disease. The current invention demonstrates that directly linking IgG1 Fc regions to multimerization domains leads to enhanced multimerization and biological activity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2021
    Publication date: February 24, 2022
    Inventors: David S. BLOCK, Henrik OLSEN
  • Patent number: 11155574
    Abstract: The present disclosure involves optimized methods for production of hiologically active proteins termed optimally manufactured stradomers. The present disclosure further provides compositions and methods useful in the treatment of diseases and conditions including autoimmune diseases, inflammatory diseases, or infectious diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2021
    Assignee: GLIKNIK INC.
    Inventors: David S. Block, Emmanuel Y. Mérigeon, Henrik Olsen
  • Patent number: 11117940
    Abstract: The current invention involves a series of fully recombinant multimerized forms of immunoglobulin Fc which thereby present polyvalent immunoglobulin Fc to immune cell receptors. The fusion proteins exist as both homodimeric and highly ordered multimeric fractions, termed stradomers. In comparison to the homodimeric fraction, purified multimeric stradomers have higher affinity and avidity for Fc?Rs with slower dissociation and are useful in the treatment and prevention of disease. The current invention demonstrates that directly linking IgG1 Fc regions to multimerization domains leads to enhanced multimerization and biological activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Assignee: GLIKNIK INC.
    Inventors: David S. Block, Henrik Olsen
  • Publication number: 20210277091
    Abstract: IVIG replacement compounds are derived from recombinant and/or biochemical creation of immunologically active biomimetic(s). These replacement compounds are then screened in vitro to assess each replacement compound's efficiency at modulating immune function. Particular replacement compounds are selected for further in vivo validation and dosage/administration optimization. Finally, the replacement compounds are used to treat a wide range of diseases, including inflammatory and autoimmune diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2021
    Publication date: September 9, 2021
    Inventors: Scott E. STROME, Dan H. SCHULZE, David S. BLOCK, Henrik OLSEN
  • Patent number: 11034775
    Abstract: The present disclosure involves biologically active proteins termed cysteine-optimized multimerizing stradomers. Thus, the present disclosure provides compositions and methods providing anti-autoimmune and anti-inflammatory activities, useful in the treatment of diseases and conditions including autoimmune diseases, inflammatory diseases, or infectious diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2021
    Assignee: GLIKNIK INC.
    Inventors: Henrik Olsen, David S. Block
  • Patent number: 10941191
    Abstract: IVIG replacement compounds are derived from recombinant and/or biochemical creation of immunologically active biomimetic(s). These replacement compounds are then screened in vitro to assess each replacement compound's efficiency at modulating immune function. Particular replacement compounds are selected for further in vivo validation and dosage/administration optimization. Finally, the replacement compounds are used to treat a wide range of diseases, including inflammatory and autoimmune diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2021
    Assignees: UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, BALTIMORE, GLIKNIK INC.
    Inventors: Scott E. Strome, Dan H. Schulze, David S. Block, Henrik Olsen
  • Patent number: 10851154
    Abstract: IVIG replacement compounds are derived from recombinant and/or biochemical creation of immunologically active biomimetic(s). These replacement compounds are then screened in vitro to assess each replacements compound's efficiency at modulating immune function. Particular replacement compounds are selected for further in vivo validation and dosage/administration optimization. Finally, the replacement compounds are used to treat a wide range of diseases, including inflammatory and autoimmune diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2020
    Assignees: GLIKNIK INC., UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, BALTIMORE
    Inventors: Scott E. Strome, Dan H. Schulze, David S. Block, Henrik Olsen
  • Publication number: 20200239518
    Abstract: The present disclosure involves optimized methods for production of hiologically active proteins termed optimally manufactured stradomers. The present disclosure further provides compositions and methods useful in the treatment of diseases and conditions including autoimmune diseases, inflammatory diseases, or infectious diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2017
    Publication date: July 30, 2020
    Inventors: David S. BLOCK, Emmanuel Y. MÉRIGEON, Henrik OLSEN
  • Publication number: 20200069769
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods for the identification of patients with an inflammatory or autoimmune disease that demonstrate an inadequate response to treatment with a multi-Fc therapeutic, and the determination of an optimal dose of a multi-Fc therapeutic for said patient based on the patient's circulating levels of inactivated C3b (iC3b) and/or additional complement components that may be employed as a surrogate for iC3b based on an analogous response to multi-Fc therapeutics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2017
    Publication date: March 5, 2020
    Inventors: David S. BLOCK, Henrik OLSEN
  • Publication number: 20190389941
    Abstract: The current invention involves a series of fully recombinant multimerized forms of immunoglobulin Fc which thereby present polyvalent immunoglobulin Fc to immune cell receptors. The fusion proteins exist as both homodimeric and highly ordered multimeric fractions, termed stradomers. The invention involves fusion proteins that bind to Fc?Rs and complement and that are useful in the treatment and prevention of disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2017
    Publication date: December 26, 2019
    Inventors: David S. BLOCK, Henrik OLSEN
  • Publication number: 20190218275
    Abstract: IVIG replacement compounds are derived from recombinant and/or biochemical creation of immunologically active biomimetic(s). These replacement compounds are then screened in vitro to assess each replacement compound's efficiency at modulating immune function. Particular replacement compounds are selected for further in vivo validation and dosage/administration optimization.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2018
    Publication date: July 18, 2019
    Inventors: Scott E. STROME, Dan H. SCHULZE, David S. BLOCK, Henrik OLSEN
  • Publication number: 20190194357
    Abstract: The present disclosure involves biologically active proteins termed cysteine-optimized multimerizing stradomers. Thus, the present disclosure provides compositions and methods providing anti-autoimmune and anti-inflammatory activities, useful in the treatment of diseases and conditions including autoimmune diseases, inflammatory diseases, or infectious diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2017
    Publication date: June 27, 2019
    Inventors: Henrik OLSEN, David S. BLOCK
  • Patent number: 10208105
    Abstract: IVIG replacement compounds are derived from recombinant and/or biochemical creation of immunologically active biomimetic(s). These replacement compounds are then screened in vitro to assess each replacement compound's efficiency at modulating immune function. Particular replacement compounds are selected for further in vivo validation and dosage/administration optimization. Finally, the replacement compounds are used to treat a wide range of diseases, including inflammatory and autoimmune diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2019
    Assignees: GLIKNIK INC., UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, BALTIMORE
    Inventors: Scott E. Strome, Dan H. Schulze, David S. Block, Henrik Olsen
  • Publication number: 20180282424
    Abstract: The present disclosure involves biologically active proteins termed stradobodies and having bimodal activity. Thus, the present disclosure provides compositions and methods providing both target cell destructive and immunosuppressive activities, useful in the treatment of diseases and conditions including autoimmune diseases, inflammatory diseases, infectious diseases, or cancers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2015
    Publication date: October 4, 2018
    Inventors: David S. BLOCK, Henrik OLSEN, Scott STROME, Xiaoyu ZHANG