Patents by Inventor David Weaver

David Weaver 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: 9103791
    Abstract: Disclosed are fluorescent indicators and methods for detecting the activity of an ion channel or transporter in a cell. The indicators and methods may be used to measure influx or efflux of thallium through an ion channel or a transporter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2015
    Assignee: Vanderbilt University
    Inventor: Charles David Weaver
  • Patent number: 9067894
    Abstract: The present invention provides small molecule activators of GIRK potassium channels and methods for use thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2015
    Assignee: Vanderbilt University
    Inventor: C. David Weaver
  • Patent number: 9028832
    Abstract: A humanized anti-EGFR antibody L4-H3 and gene encoding the antibody are disclosed. The antibody is composed of a heavy chain and a light chain. The amino acid sequence of the heavy chain variable region is shown as positions 1-145 of SEQ ID NO: 3, the heavy chain constant region is the heavy chain constant region of the human antibody IgG1, and the amino acid sequence of the light chain is shown as SEQ ID NO: 1.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2015
    Assignee: HeFei Tairui Biotechnology Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yanwen Jin, David Weaver, Michael Rynkiewicz, Cheng Cao
  • Patent number: 8912336
    Abstract: In one aspect, the invention relates to sulfone compounds which are useful as allosteric potentiators/positive allosteric modulators of the metabotropic glutamate receptor subtype 4 (mGluR4); synthetic methods for making the compounds; pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds; and methods of using the compounds, for example, in treating neurological and psychiatric disorders or other disease state associated with glutamate dysfunction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2014
    Assignee: Vanderbilt University
    Inventors: P. Jeffrey Conn, Craig W. Lindsley, Corey R. Hopkins, Charles David Weaver, Colleen M. Niswender, Yiu-Yin Cheung
  • Patent number: 8853392
    Abstract: In one aspect, the invention relates to compounds, including phenylethynylbenzamide derivatives, cycloalkylethynylbenzamide derivatives, styrylbenzamide derivatives, 4-(3-phenyl-1,2,4-oxadiazol-5-yl)benzamide derivatives, 4-(pyridinylethynyl)benzamide derivatives, and N1-phenylterephthalamide derivatives, which are useful as positive allosteric modulators of the metabotropic glutamate receptor subtype 5 (mGluR5); synthetic methods for making the compounds; pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds; and methods of treating neurological and psychiatric disorders associated with glutamate dysfunction using the compounds and compositions. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2014
    Assignee: Vanderbilt University
    Inventors: P. Jeffrey Conn, Craig W. Lindsley, Charles David Weaver, Alice L. Rodriguez, Colleen M. Niswender, Carrie K. Jones, Richard Williams
  • Publication number: 20140252199
    Abstract: a Embodiments of the Concrete Form include a form tube, chamfer disk, and one or more form cross-members. The form cross-members are comprised of a center pivot, two bolt guides, which are formed by the cross-members, and an optional clamp. The chamfer disk is a disk that sits atop of the form tube and forms side chamfers when placed upon the form tube when the concrete cures. The chamfer disk is a separate formed or molded piece that will sit on top of the tube form in order to form a chamfer in the concrete. The chanfer disk is a ring-shaped device with the chamfer formed in positive relief under the ring of the chamfer disk. The optional clamp can be used to hold any conduit, tube or any other item during the pour.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2014
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Inventor: Everett David Weaver
  • Patent number: 8796295
    Abstract: Disclosed are negative allosteric modulators of the metabotropic glutamate receptor subtype 5 (mGluR5); synthetic methods for making the compounds; pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds; and methods of treating neurological and psychiatric disorders associated with glutamate dysfunction using the compounds and compositions. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2014
    Assignee: Vanderbilt University
    Inventors: P. Jeffrey Conn, Craig W. Lindsley, Kyle A. Emmitte, Charles David Weaver, Alice L. Rodriguez, Andrew S. Felts, Carrie K. Jones, Brittney S. Bates
  • Patent number: 8779157
    Abstract: Compounds useful as allosteric potentiators/positive allosteric modulators of the metabotropic glutamate receptor subtype 4 (mGluR4) and use thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2014
    Assignee: Vanderbilt University
    Inventors: P. Jeffrey Conn, Craig W. Lindsley, Corey R. Hopkins, Charles David Weaver, Colleen M Niswender, Darren W. Engers, Patrick R. Gentry, Yiu-Yin Cheung, James M. Salovich, Rocco D. Gogliotti
  • Patent number: 8759377
    Abstract: In one aspect, the invention relates to compounds having a general structure: wherein the variables are defined herein, which are useful as allosteric potentiators/positive allosteric modulators of the metabotropic glutamate receptor subtype 4 (mGluR4); synthetic methods for making the compounds; pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds; and methods of using the compounds, for example, in treating neurological and psychiatric disorders or other disease state associated with glutamate dysfunction. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2014
    Assignee: Vanderbilt University
    Inventors: P. Jeffrey Conn, Craig W. Lindsley, Corey R. Hopkins, Charles David Weaver, Colleen M. Niswender, Darren W. Engers
  • Patent number: 8658650
    Abstract: Compounds useful as allosteric potentiators/positive allosteric modulators of the metabotropic glutamate receptor subtype 4 (mGluR4) and methods of using the compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2014
    Inventors: P. Jeffrey Conn, Craig W. Lindsley, Corey R. Hopkins, Charles David Weaver, Colleen M. Niswender, Rocco D. Gogliotti, Darren W. Engers
  • Patent number: 8653244
    Abstract: The present invention discloses humanized anti-epidermal growth factor receptor antibodies, which have favorable binding activity (the binding affinity being 6.13×10?10 mol/L) and are able to inhibit the growth and migration of tumor cells. The present invention also discloses the preparation methods and uses of the antibodies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2014
    Assignee: Guangzhou Yunyuan Biotech Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: David Weaver, Michael Rynkiewicz, Cheng Cao, Yanwen Jin
  • Publication number: 20130330362
    Abstract: A humanized anti-EGFR antibody L4-H3 and gene encoding the antibody are disclosed. The antibody is composed of a heavy chain and a light chain. The amino acid sequence of the heavy chain variable region is shown as positions 1-145 of SEQ ID NO: 3, the heavy chain constant region is the heavy chain constant region of the human antibody IgG1, and the amino acid sequence of the light chain is shown as SEQ ID NO: 1.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2011
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Applicant: HEFEI TAIRUI BIOTECHNOLOGY CO., LTD
    Inventors: Yanwen Jin, David Weaver, Michael Rynkiewicz, Cheng Cao
  • Patent number: 8598345
    Abstract: Disclosed are negative allosteric modulators of the metabotropic glutamate receptor subtype 5 (mGluR5); synthetic methods for making the compounds; pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds; and methods of treating neurological and psychiatric disorders associated with glutamate dysfunction using the compounds and compositions. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Assignee: Vanderbilt University
    Inventors: P. Jeffrey Conn, Craig W. Lindsley, Kyle A. Emmitte, Charles David Weaver, Alice L. Rodriguez, Andrew S. Felts, Carrie K. Jones, Brittney S. Bates
  • Patent number: 8569308
    Abstract: Disclosed are negative allosteric modulators of the metabotropic glutamate receptor subtype 5 (mGluR5); synthetic methods for making the compounds; pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds; and methods of treating neurological and psychiatric disorders associated with glutamate dysfunction using the compounds and compositions. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2013
    Assignee: Vanderbilt University
    Inventors: P. Jeffrey Conn, Craig W. Lindsley, Kyle A. Emmitte, Charles David Weaver, Alice L. Rodriguez, Andrew S. Felts, Carrie K. Jones, Brittney S. Bates
  • Publication number: 20130204464
    Abstract: A semi-autonomous underwater vehicle has (a) a hull; (b) one or more thruster motors; (c) a preprogrammed controller for controlling the motors and/or separate steering components to carry out a plurality of different maneuvers; and (d) a wireless signal receiver for providing instructions to the controller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2013
    Publication date: August 8, 2013
    Inventors: David C. MAUCK, John LINN, David WEAVER, Thomas TOLMAN
  • Patent number: 8501757
    Abstract: Disclosed are negative allosteric modulators of the metabotropic glutamate receptor subtype 5 (mGluR5); synthetic methods for making the compounds; pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds; and methods of treating neurological and psychiatric disorders associated with glutamate dysfunction using the compounds and compositions. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2013
    Assignee: Vanderbilt University
    Inventors: P. Jeffrey Conn, Craig W. Lindsley, Kyle A. Emmitte, Charles David Weaver, Alice L. Rodriguez, Andrew S. Felts, Carrie K. Jones, Brittney S. Bates, Brian A. Chauder
  • Patent number: 8486895
    Abstract: The present invention discloses humanized anti-epidermal growth factor receptor antibodies, which have favorable binding activity (the binding affinity being 5.09×10?10 mol/L) and are able to inhibit the growth and migration of tumor cells. The present invention also discloses the preparation methods and uses of the antibodies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2013
    Assignee: Guangzhou Yunyuan Biotech Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: David Weaver, Michael Rynkiewicz, Cheng Cao, Yanwen Jin
  • Publication number: 20130022624
    Abstract: The present invention discloses humanized anti-epidermal growth factor receptor antibodies, which have favorable binding activity (the binding affinity being 5.09×10?10 mol/L) and are able to inhibit the growth and migration of tumor cells. The present invention also discloses the preparation methods and uses of the antibodies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2009
    Publication date: January 24, 2013
    Applicant: Guangzhou Recomgen Biotech Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: David Weaver, Michael Rynkiewicz, Cheng Cao, Yanwen Jin
  • Publication number: 20120321643
    Abstract: The present invention discloses humanized anti-epidermal growth factor receptor antibodies, which have favorable binding activity (the binding affinity being 6.13×10?10 mol/L) and are able to inhibit the growth and migration of tumor cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2009
    Publication date: December 20, 2012
    Applicant: GUANGZHOU RECOMGEN BIOTECH CO., LTD.
    Inventors: David Weaver, Michael Rynkiewicz, Cheng Cao, Yanwen Jin
  • Publication number: 20120245153
    Abstract: Compounds useful as allosteric potentiators/positive allosteric modulators of the metabotropic glutamate receptor subtype 4 (mGluR4) and use thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2010
    Publication date: September 27, 2012
    Applicant: VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: P. Jeffrey Conn, Craig W. Lindsley, Corey R. Hopkins, Charles David Weaver, Colleen M. Niswender, Darren W. Engers, Patrick R. Gentry, Yiu-Yin Cheung, James M. Salovich, Rocco D. Gogliotti