Patents by Inventor Dennis M. Hester

Dennis M. Hester 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: 7767198
    Abstract: The present invention provides storage stable dry powder compositions of IL-4R. The powder compositions demonstrate superior chemical and physical stability over their solution counterparts, particularly upon storage under varying conditions of temperature and humidity. Moreover, the powders, as prepared, possess good aerosol properties, which are maintained upon storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2010
    Assignee: Novartis AG
    Inventors: Jayne E. Hastedt, Kirsten M. Cabot, David Gong, Dennis M. Hester
  • Publication number: 20090035264
    Abstract: The present invention provides storage stable dry powder compositions of IL-4R. The powder compositions demonstrate superior chemical and physical stability over their solution counterparts, particularly upon storage under varying conditions of temperature and humidity. Moreover, the powders, as prepared, possess good aerosol properties, which are maintained upon storage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2008
    Publication date: February 5, 2009
    Applicant: Nektar Therapeutics
    Inventors: Jayne E. Hastedt, Kirsten M. Cabot, David K. Gong, Dennis M. Hester
  • Patent number: 7449201
    Abstract: The present invention provides storage stable dry powder compositions of IL-4R. The powder compositions demonstrate superior chemical and physical stability over their solution counterparts, particularly upon storage under varying conditions of temperature and humidity. Moreover, the powders, as prepared, possess good aerosol properties, which are maintained upon storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2008
    Assignee: Nektar Therapeutics
    Inventors: Jayne E. Hastedt, Kirsten M. Cabot, David K. Gong, Dennis M. Hester
  • Patent number: 6896906
    Abstract: The present invention provides storage stable dry powder compositions of IL-4R. The powder compositions demonstrate superior chemical and physical stability over their solution counterparts, particularly upon storage under varying conditions of temperature and humidity. Moreover, the powders, as prepared, possess good aerosol properties, which are maintained upon storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2005
    Assignee: Nektar Therapeutics
    Inventors: Jayne E. Hastedt, Kirsten M. Cabot, David K. Gong, Dennis M. Hester
  • Publication number: 20020176846
    Abstract: The present invention provides storage stable dry powder compositions of IL-4R. The powder compositions demonstrate superior chemical and physical stability over their solution counterparts, particularly upon storage under varying conditions of temperature and humidity. Moreover, the powders, as prepared, possess good aerosol properties, which are maintained upon storage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2001
    Publication date: November 28, 2002
    Inventors: Jayne E. Hastedt, Kirsten M. Cabot, David K. Gong, Dennis M. Hester
  • Patent number: 5939358
    Abstract: A compatibility agent comprising a block copolymer of ethylene oxide and propylene oxide comprising about 30-80% ethylene oxide and about 20-70% propylene oxide which has been found useful for making pesticidal compositions compatible when combined.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 17, 1999
    Assignee: ZENECA Limited
    Inventor: Dennis M. Hester
  • Patent number: 5686384
    Abstract: A compatibility agent comprising a block copolymer of ethylene oxide and propylene oxide comprising about 30-80% ethylene oxide and about 20-70% propylene oxide which has been found useful for making pesticidal compositions compatible when combined.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 11, 1997
    Assignee: Zeneca Limited
    Inventor: Dennis M. Hester