Patents by Inventor Dimiter Dimitrov

Dimiter Dimitrov 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: 20240084034
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to antibodies binding to Glypican 2 and methods of using such antibodies to treat cancers that express or overexpress the Glypican 2 antigen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2023
    Publication date: March 14, 2024
    Applicants: THE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF PHILADELPHIA, THE GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AS REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY
    Inventors: John M. MARIS, Kristopher R. BOSSE, Dimiter DIMITROV, Zhongyu ZHU, Dontcho V. JELEV
  • Patent number: 11814440
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to antibodies binding to Glypican 2 and methods of using such antibodies to treat cancers that express or overexpress the Glypican 2 antigen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2023
    Assignees: The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, The United States of America, as Represented by the Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services
    Inventors: John M. Maris, Kristopher R. Bosse, Dimiter Dimitrov, Zhongyu Zhu, Dontcho V. Jelev
  • Publication number: 20230331832
    Abstract: Monoclonal antibodies and antibody fragments that specifically bind to matrilin-3, conjugates including these molecules, and nucleic acid molecules encoding the antibodies, antigen binding fragments and conjugates, are disclosed. Also disclosed are compositions including the disclosed antibodies, antigen binding fragments, conjugates, and nucleic acid molecules. Methods of treating or inhibiting a cartilage disorder in a subject, as well as methods of increasing chondrogenesis in cartilage tissue are further provided. The methods can be used, for example, for treating or inhibiting a growth plate disorder in a subject, such as a skeletal dysplasia or short stature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2023
    Publication date: October 19, 2023
    Applicant: The U.S.A., as represented by the Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services
    Inventors: Jeffrey Baron, Crystal Sao Fong Cheung, Julian Chun Kin Lui, Dimiter Dimitrov, Zhongyu Zhu
  • Patent number: 11680093
    Abstract: Monoclonal antibodies and antibody fragments that specifically bind to matrilin-3, conjugates including these molecules, and nucleic acid molecules encoding the antibodies, antigen binding fragments and conjugates, are disclosed. Also disclosed are compositions including the disclosed antibodies, antigen binding fragments, conjugates, and nucleic acid molecules. Methods of treating or inhibiting a cartilage disorder in a subject, as well as methods of increasing chondrogenesis in cartilage tissue are further provided. The methods can be used, for example, for treating or inhibiting a growth plate disorder in a subject, such as a skeletal dysplasia or short stature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2023
    Assignee: THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, as represented by the Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services
    Inventors: Jeffrey Baron, Crystal Sao Fong Cheung, Julian Chun Kin Lui, Dimiter Dimitrov, Zhongyu Zhu
  • Publication number: 20220257653
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to chimeric antigen receptors binding to Glypican 2, nucleic acids encoding the same, and cells expressing the same, and methods of using such cells to treat cancers that express or overexpress the Glypican 2 antigen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2020
    Publication date: August 18, 2022
    Applicants: The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, AS REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVIC, THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE LELAND STANFORD JUNIOR UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Kristopher BOSSE, John MARIS, David BARRETT, Jessica FOSTER, Dimiter DIMITROV, Crystal MACKALL, Robbie MAJZNER, ZHONGYU ZHU, Sabine HEITZENEDER, Dontcho V. JELEV
  • Publication number: 20210179700
    Abstract: Monoclonal antibodies and antibody fragments that specifically bind to matrilin-3, conjugates including these molecules, and nucleic acid molecules encoding the antibodies, antigen binding fragments and conjugates, are disclosed. Also disclosed are compositions including the disclosed antibodies, antigen binding fragments, conjugates, and nucleic acid molecules. Methods of treating or inhibiting a cartilage disorder in a subject, as well as methods of increasing chondrogenesis in cartilage tissue are further provided. The methods can be used, for example, for treating or inhibiting a growth plate disorder in a subject, such as a skeletal dysplasia or short stature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2021
    Publication date: June 17, 2021
    Applicant: The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary, Department of Health and Human Servic
    Inventors: Jeffrey Baron, Crystal Sao Fong Cheung, Julian Chun Kin Lui, Dimiter Dimitrov, Zhongyu Zhu
  • Patent number: 11033621
    Abstract: The present invention provides, inter alia, methods for treating or ameliorating the effects of a disease, such as cancer, in a subject. The methods include: administering to a subject in need thereof (a) a therapeutically effective amount of an agent selected from the group consisting of an anti-angiogenic agent, a vascular disrupting agent (VDA), and combinations thereof; and (b) a therapeutically effective amount of a monoclonal antibody or antigen binding fragment thereof, wherein the monoclonal antibody contains: (i) a heavy chain variable region (VH), which includes an amino acid sequence selected from SEQ ID NO:1, SEQ ID NO:3, SEQ ID NO:5, and SEQ ID NO:7; and (ii) a light chain variable region (VL), which includes an amino acid sequence selected from SEQ ID NO:2, SEQ ID NO:4, SEQ ID NO:6, and SEQ ID NO:8. Compositions, including pharmaceutical compositions, and kits for treating diseases, such as cancer, are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2021
    Assignees: BIOMED VALLEY DISCOVERIES, INC., The United States of America, as Represented by the Secretary Department of Health and Human Service National Institutes of Health
    Inventors: Saurabh Saha, Xiaoyan M. Zhang, Dimiter Dimitrov, Zhongyu Zhu, Brad St. Croix, Enrique Zudaire
  • Patent number: 11034757
    Abstract: The present invention provides, inter alia, methods for treating or ameliorating the effects of a disease, such as cancer, in a subject. The methods include: administering to a subject in need thereof (a) a therapeutically effective amount of a monoclonal antibody or antigen binding fragment of the present invention, and (b) a therapeutically effective amount of a combination therapy including bevacizumab and at least one additional therapeutic agent; or a therapeutically effective amount of at least one additional therapeutic agent selected from the group consisting of a COX-2 inhibitor (COXIB), a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), a prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) synthase inhibitor, and combinations thereof. Compositions, including pharmaceutical compositions, and kits for treating diseases, such as cancer, are also provided herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2021
    Assignees: BIOMED VALLEY DISCOVERIES, INC., The United States of America, as Represented by the Secretary, Department of Health and Human Service National Institutes of Health
    Inventors: Saurabh Saha, Xiaoyan M. Zhang, Dimiter Dimitrov, Zhongyu Zhu, Brad St. Croix, Enrique Zudaire
  • Patent number: 11033620
    Abstract: The present invention provides, inter alia, methods for treating or ameliorating the effects of a disease, such as cancer, in a subject. The methods include: administering to a subject in need thereof (a) a therapeutically effective amount of a microtubule inhibitor; and (b) a therapeutically effective amount of a monoclonal antibody or antigen binding fragment thereof, wherein the monoclonal antibody contains: (i) a heavy chain variable region (VH), which includes an amino acid sequence selected from SEQ ID NO:1, SEQ ID NO:3, SEQ ID NO:5, and SEQ ID NO:7; and (ii) a light chain variable region (VL), which includes an amino acid sequence selected from SEQ ID NO:2, SEQ ID NO:4, SEQ ID NO:6, and SEQ ID NO:8. Compositions, including pharmaceutical compositions, and kits for treating diseases, such as cancer, are also provided herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2021
    Assignees: BIOMED VALLEY DISCOVERIES, INC., The United States of America, as Represented by the Secretary, Department of Health and Human Service National Institutes of Health
    Inventors: Saurabh Saha, Xiaoyan M. Zhang, Dimiter Dimitrov, Zhongyu Zhu, Brad St. Croix, Enrique Zudaire
  • Patent number: 10954291
    Abstract: Monoclonal antibodies and antibody fragments that specifically bind to matrilin-3, conjugates including these molecules, and nucleic acid molecules encoding the antibodies, antigen binding fragments and conjugates, are disclosed. Also disclosed are compositions including the disclosed antibodies, antigen binding fragments, conjugates, and nucleic acid molecules. Methods of treating or inhibiting a cartilage disorder in a subject, as well as methods of increasing chondrogenesis in cartilage tissue are further provided. The methods can be used, for example, for treating or inhibiting a growth plate disorder in a subject, such as a skeletal dysplasia or short stature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2021
    Assignee: THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, as represented by the Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services
    Inventors: Jeffrey Baron, Crystal Sao Fong Cheung, Julian Chun Kin Lui, Dimiter Dimitrov, Zhongyu Zhu
  • Patent number: 10799584
    Abstract: The present invention provides, inter alia, methods for treating or ameliorating the effects of a disease, such as cancer, in a subject. The methods include: administering to a subject in need thereof (a) a therapeutically effective amount of an alkylating agent; and (b) a therapeutically effective amount of a monoclonal antibody or antigen binding fragment thereof, wherein the monoclonal antibody contains: (i) a heavy chain variable region (VH), which includes an amino acid sequence selected from SEQ ID NO:1, SEQ ID NO:3, SEQ ID NO:5, and SEQ ID NO:7; and (ii) a light chain variable region (VL), which includes an amino acid sequence selected from SEQ ID NO:2, SEQ ID NO:4, SEQ ID NO:6, and SEQ ID NO:8. Compositions, including pharmaceutical compositions, and kits for treating diseases, such as cancer, are also provided herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2020
    Assignees: THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, AS REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH, BIOMED VALLEY DISCOVERIES, INC.
    Inventors: Saurabh Saha, Xiaoyan M. Zhang, Dimiter Dimitrov, Zhongyu Zhu, Brad St. Croix, Enrique Zudaire
  • Patent number: 10758614
    Abstract: The present invention provides, inter alia, methods for treating or ameliorating the effects of a disease, such as cancer, in a subject. The methods include: administering to a subject in need thereof (a) a therapeutically effective amount of a topoisomerase inhibitor; and (b) a therapeutically effective amount of a monoclonal antibody or antigen binding fragment thereof, wherein the monoclonal antibody contains: (i) a heavy chain variable region (VH), which includes an amino acid sequence selected from SEQ ID NO:1, SEQ ID NO:3, SEQ ID NO:5, and SEQ ID NO:7; and (ii) a light chain variable region (VL), which includes an amino acid sequence selected from SEQ ID NO:2, SEQ ID NO:4, SEQ ID NO:6, and SEQ ID NO:8. Compositions, including pharmaceutical compositions, and kits for treating diseases, such as cancer, are also provided herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2020
    Assignees: THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, AS REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH, Biomed Valley Discoveries, Inc.
    Inventors: Saurabh Saha, Xiaoyan M. Zhang, Dimiter Dimitrov, Zhongyu Zhu, Brad St. Croix, Enrique Zudaire
  • Patent number: 10758613
    Abstract: The present invention provides, inter alia, methods for treating or ameliorating the effects of a disease, such as cancer, in a subject. The methods include: administering to a subject in need thereof (a) a therapeutically effective amount of an agent selected from an anti-metabolite agent or analog thereof and combinations thereof; and (b) a therapeutically effective amount of a monoclonal antibody or antigen binding fragment thereof, wherein the monoclonal antibody contains: (i) a heavy chain variable region (VH), which includes an amino acid sequence selected from SEQ ID NO:1, SEQ ID NO:3, SEQ ID NO:5, and SEQ ID NO:7; and (ii) a light chain variable region (VL), which includes an amino acid sequence selected from SEQ ID NO:2, SEQ ID NO:4, SEQ ID NO:6, and SEQ ID NO:8. Compositions, including pharmaceutical compositions, and kits for treating diseases, such as cancer, are also provided herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2020
    Assignees: THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, AS REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES NATIONAL INTSTITUTES OF HEALTH, BIOMED VALLEY DISCOVERIES, INC.
    Inventors: Saurabh Saha, Xiaoyan M. Zhang, Dimiter Dimitrov, Zhongyu Zhu, Brad St. Croix, Enrique Zudaire
  • Patent number: 10758526
    Abstract: The present invention provides, inter alia, methods for treating or ameliorating the effects of a disease, such as cancer in a subject. The methods include: administering to a subject in need thereof (a) a therapeutically effective amount of a molecularly targeted agent; and (b) a therapeutically effective amount of a monoclonal antibody or antigen binding fragment thereof, wherein the monoclonal antibody contains: (i) a heavy chain variable region (VH), which includes an amino acid sequence selected from SEQ ID NO:1, SEQ ID NO:3, SEQ ID NO:5, and SEQ ID NO:7; and (ii) a light chain variable region (VL), which includes an amino acid sequence selected from SEQ ID NO:2, SEQ ID NO:4, SEQ ID NO:6, and SEQ ID NO:8. Compositions, including pharmaceutical compositions, and kits for treating diseases, such as cancer, are also provided herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2020
    Assignees: THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, AS REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH, Biomed Valley Discoveries, Inc.
    Inventors: Saurabh Saha, Xiaoyan M. Zhang, Dimiter Dimitrov, Zhongyu Zhu, Brad St. Croix, Enrique Zudaire
  • Patent number: 10434174
    Abstract: Methods, pharmaceutical compositions, and kits for treating a disease, such as cancer, in a subject. The methods include: administering to a subject in need thereof (a) a therapeutically effective amount of a platinum agent; and (b) a therapeutically effective amount of a monoclonal antibody or antigen binding fragment thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2019
    Assignees: The United States of America, As Represented by the Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services, BioMed Valley Discoveries, Inc.
    Inventors: Saurabh Saha, Xiaoyan M. Zhang, Dimiter Dimitrov, Zhongyu Zhu, Brad St. Croix, Enrique Zudaire
  • Publication number: 20190248880
    Abstract: Monoclonal antibodies and antibody fragments that specifically bind to matrilin-3, conjugates including these molecules, and nucleic acid molecules encoding the antibodies, antigen binding fragments and conjugates, are disclosed. Also disclosed are compositions including the disclosed antibodies, antigen binding fragments, conjugates, and nucleic acid molecules. Methods of treating or inhibiting a cartilage disorder in a subject, as well as methods of increasing chondrogenesis in cartilage tissue are further provided. The methods can be used, for example, for treating or inhibiting a growth plate disorder in a subject, such as a skeletal dysplasia or short stature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2019
    Publication date: August 15, 2019
    Applicant: The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary, Department of Health and Human Servic
    Inventors: Jeffrey Baron, Crystal Sao Fong Cheung, Julian Chun Kin Lui, Dimiter Dimitrov, Zhongyu Zhu
  • Patent number: 10323083
    Abstract: Monoclonal antibodies and antibody fragments that specifically bind to matrilin-3, conjugates including these molecules, and nucleic acid molecules encoding the antibodies, antigen binding fragments and conjugates, are disclosed. Also disclosed are compositions including the disclosed antibodies, antigen binding fragments, conjugates, and nucleic acid molecules. Methods of treating or inhibiting a cartilage disorder in a subject, as well as methods of increasing chondrogenesis in cartilage tissue are further provided. The methods can be used, for example, for treating or inhibiting a growth plate disorder in a subject, such as a skeletal dysplasia or short stature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2019
    Assignee: The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services
    Inventors: Jeffrey Baron, Crystal Sao Fong Cheung, Julian Chun Kin Lui, Dimiter Dimitrov, Zhongyu Zhu
  • Patent number: 10196443
    Abstract: Antibodies that specifically bind TEM8 protein, conjugates thereof, and their use, are disclosed herein. In some examples the conjugates and antibodies are useful for methods of detecting and treating pathogenic angiogenesis. In other examples the conjugates and antibodies are useful for methods of detecting and treating cancer. In additional examples, the conjugates and antibodies are useful for methods of decreasing binding of Anthrax protective antigen to a cell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2019
    Assignees: The United States of America, as Represented by the Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services, Biomed Valley Discoveries, Inc.
    Inventors: Dimiter Dimitrov, Zhongyu Zhu, Brad St. Croix, Enrique Zudaire, Saurabh Saha, Xiaoyan Michelle Zhang, Gary Decrescenzo, Dean Welsch
  • Publication number: 20180318444
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to antibodies binding to Glypican 2 and methods of using such antibodies to treat cancers that express or overexpress the
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2016
    Publication date: November 8, 2018
    Inventors: John M. MARIS, Kristopher R. BOSSE, Dimiter DIMITROV, Zhongyu ZHU
  • Publication number: 20170355765
    Abstract: Antibodies that specifically bind TEM8 protein, conjugates thereof, and their use, are disclosed herein. In some examples the conjugates and antibodies are useful for methods of detecting and treating pathogenic angiogenesis. In other examples the conjugates and antibodies are useful for methods of detecting and treating cancer. In additional examples, the conjugates and antibodies are useful for methods of decreasing binding of Anthrax protective antigen to a cell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2017
    Publication date: December 14, 2017
    Inventors: Dimiter Dimitrov, Zhongyu Zhu, Brad St. Croix, Enrique Zudaire, Saurabh Saha, Xiaoyan Michelle Zhang, Gary Decrescenzo, Dean Welsch