Patents by Inventor Dirk Behrens

Dirk Behrens 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: 20140170145
    Abstract: Disclosed is a newly identified secreted molecule, identified herein as “monocyte, granulocyte, and dendritic cell colony stimulating factor” (MGD-CSF), the polypeptide sequence, and polynucleotides encoding the polypeptide sequence. Also provided is a procedure for producing the polypeptide by recombinant techniques employing, for example, vectors and host cells. Additionally, procedures are described to modify the disclosed novel molecules of the invention to prepare fusion molecules. Also disclosed are methods for using the polypeptides and active fragments thereof for treatment of a variety of diseases, including, for example, cancer, autoimmune and inflammatory diseases, infectious diseases, and recurrent pregnancy loss.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2013
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Applicant: FIVE PRIME THERAPEUTICS, INC.
    Inventors: Dirk Behrens, Elizabeth Bosch, Stephen K. Doberstein, Robert Forgan Halenbeck, Kevin Hestir, Min Mei Huang, Ernestine Lee, Haishan Lin, Thomas Linnemann, Shannon Marshall, Justin Wong, Ge Wu, Aileen Zhou, Cindy Leo, Lewis T. Williams
  • Patent number: 8596475
    Abstract: An adapter coupler (1) for adapting couplings of different design, wherein the adapter coupler (1) comprises a first connecting mechanism for releasably connecting the adapter coupler (1) to a first coupling, a second connecting mechanism for releasably connecting the adapter coupler (1) to the drawhook (50) of a second coupling, and a coupler housing (2) for connecting the first connecting mechanism to the second connecting mechanism, and wherein the second connecting mechanism comprises a tension yoke (8) with which to engage with the drawhook (50) of the second coupling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Assignee: Voith Patent GmbH
    Inventors: Siegfried Kobert, Kay Uwe Kolshorn, Dirk Behrens
  • Patent number: 8575312
    Abstract: Disclosed is a newly identified secreted molecule, identified herein as “monocyte, granulocyte, and dendritic cell colony stimulating factor” (MGD-CSF), the polypeptide sequence, and polynucleotides encoding the polypeptide sequence. Also provided is a procedure for producing the polypeptide by recombinant techniques employing, for example, vectors and host cells. Additionally, procedures are described to modify the disclosed novel molecules of the invention to prepare fusion molecules. Also disclosed are methods for using the polypeptides and active fragments thereof for treatment of a variety of diseases, including, for example, cancer, autoimmune and inflammatory diseases, infectious diseases, and recurrent pregnancy loss.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2013
    Assignee: Five Prime Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Dirk Behrens, Elizabeth Bosch, Stephen K. Doberstein, Robert Forgan Halenbeck, Kevin Hestir, Min Mei Huang, Ernestine Lee, Haishan Lin, Thomas Linnemann, Shannon Marshall, Justin G. P. Wong, Ge Wu, Aileen Zhou, Cindy Leo, Lewis T. Williams
  • Patent number: 8297454
    Abstract: An adapter coupler for adapting couplings of different design has a first connecting mechanism for the releasable connecting of the adapter coupler to a first coupling, a second connecting mechanism for the releasable connecting of the adapter coupler to a second coupling, and a coupler housing to connect the first connecting mechanism to the second connecting mechanism. With the objective of simplifying the manual manipulation of the adapter coupler, it is configured to be of lightweight construction, wherein the coupler housing is formed from fiber composite material, in particular carbon file composite material, and exhibits a shape adapted to an adapter coupler constructed from metal, and wherein the coupler housing exhibits a sturdy fiber architecture relative to the stress loads it experiences.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2012
    Assignee: Voith Patent GmbH
    Inventors: Kay Uwe Kolshorn, Siegfreid Kobert, Dirk Behrens
  • Publication number: 20120258071
    Abstract: Disclosed is a newly identified secreted molecule, identified herein as “monocyte, granulocyte, and dendritic cell colony stimulating factor” (MGD-CSF), the polypeptide sequence, and polynucleotides encoding the polypeptide sequence. Also provided is a procedure for producing the polypeptide by recombinant techniques employing, for example, vectors and host cells. Additionally, procedures are described to modify the disclosed novel molecules of the invention to prepare fusion molecules. Also disclosed are methods for using the polypeptides and active fragments thereof for treatment of a variety of diseases, including, for example, cancer, autoimmune and inflammatory diseases, infectious diseases, and recurrent pregnancy loss.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2012
    Publication date: October 11, 2012
    Inventors: Dirk Behrens, Elizabeth Bosch, Stephen K. Doberstein, Robert Forgan Halenbeck, Kevin Hestir, Min Mei Huang, Ernestine Lee, Haishan Lin, Thomas Linnemann, Shannon Marshall, Justin G. P. Wong, Ge Wu, Aileen Zhou, Cindy Leo, Lewis T. Williams
  • Patent number: 8270231
    Abstract: A configurable processor architecture uses a common simulation database for multiple processor configurations to reduce the cost of producing customized processor configurations. An unchanging core portion is used in each processor configuration. To support different memory modules, identification signals are provided from the memory modules or an identification module to configure the core portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2012
    Assignee: Infineon Technologies AG
    Inventors: Klaus J. Oberlaender, Ralph Haines, Eric Chesters, Dirk Behrens
  • Patent number: 8178109
    Abstract: Disclosed is a newly identified secreted molecule, identified herein as “monocyte, granulocyte, and dendritic cell colony stimulating factor” (MGD-CSF), the polypeptide sequence, and polynucleotides encoding the polypeptide sequence. Also provided is a procedure for producing the polypeptide by recombinant techniques employing, for example, vectors and host cells. Additionally, procedures are described to modify the disclosed novel molecules of the invention to prepare fusion molecules. Also disclosed are methods for using the polypeptides and active fragments thereof for treatment of a variety of diseases, including, for example, cancer, autoimmune and inflammatory diseases, infectious diseases, and recurrent pregnancy loss.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2012
    Assignee: Five Prime Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Dirk Behrens, Elizabeth Bosch, Stephen K. Doberstein, Robert Forgan Halenbeck, Kevin Hestir, Min Mei Huang, Ernestine Lee, Haishan Lin, Thomas Linnemann, Shannon Marshall, Justin G. P. Wong, Ge Wu, Aileen Zhou, Cindy Leo, Lewis T. Williams
  • Publication number: 20110274480
    Abstract: An adapter coupler (1) for adapting couplings of different design, wherein the adapter coupler (1) comprises a first connecting mechanism for releasably connecting the adapter coupler (1) to a first coupling, a second connecting mechanism for releasably connecting the adapter coupler (1) to the drawhook (50) of a second coupling, and a coupler housing (2) for connecting the first connecting mechanism to the second connecting mechanism, and wherein the second connecting mechanism comprises a tension yoke (8) with which to engage with the drawhook (50) of the second coupling.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2011
    Publication date: November 10, 2011
    Applicant: Voith Patent GmbH
    Inventors: Siegfried Kobert, Kay-Uwe Kolshorn, Dirk Behrens
  • Publication number: 20110032029
    Abstract: A configurable processor architecture uses a common simulation database for multiple processor configurations to reduce the cost of producing customized processor configurations. An unchanging core portion is used in each processor configuration. To support different memory modules, identification signals are provided from the memory modules or an identification module to configure the core portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2010
    Publication date: February 10, 2011
    Applicant: INFINEON TECHNOLOGIES AG
    Inventors: Klaus J. OBERLAENDER, Ralph Haines, Eric Chesters, Dirk Behrens
  • Publication number: 20110003384
    Abstract: Disclosed is a newly identified secreted molecule, identified herein as “monocyte, granulocyte, and dendritic cell colony stimulating factor” (MGD-CSF), the polypeptide sequence, and polynucleotides encoding the polypeptide sequence. Also provided is a procedure for producing the polypeptide by recombinant techniques employing, for example, vectors and host cells. Additionally, procedures are described to modify the disclosed novel molecules of the invention to prepare fusion molecules. Also disclosed are methods for using the polypeptides and active fragments thereof for treatment of a variety of diseases, including, for example, cancer, autoimmune and inflammatory diseases, infectious diseases, and recurrent pregnancy loss.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2009
    Publication date: January 6, 2011
    Inventors: Dirk BEHRENS, Elizabeth Bosch, Stephen K. Doberstein, Robert Forgan Halenbeck, Kevin Hestir, Min Mei Huang, Ernestine Lee, Haishan Lin, Thomas Linnemann, Shannon Marshall, Justin G. P. Wong, Ge Wu, Aileen Zhou, Cindy Leo, Lewis T. Williams
  • Publication number: 20100322706
    Abstract: An adapter coupler for adapting couplings of different design has a first connecting mechanism for the releasable connecting of the adapter coupler to a first coupling, a second connecting mechanism for the releasable connecting of the adapter coupler to a second coupling, and a coupler housing to connect the first connecting mechanism to the second connecting mechanism. With the objective of simplifying the manual manipulation of the adapter coupler, it is configured to be of lightweight construction, wherein the coupler housing is formed from fiber composite material, in particular carbon file composite material, and exhibits a shape adapted to an adapter coupler constructed from metal, and wherein the coupler housing exhibits a sturdy fiber architecture relative to the stress loads it experiences.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2010
    Publication date: December 23, 2010
    Applicant: Voith Patent GmbH
    Inventors: Kay Uwe Kolshorn, Siegfried Kobert, Dirk Behrens
  • Patent number: 7821849
    Abstract: A configurable processor architecture uses a common simulation database for multiple processor configurations to reduce the cost of producing customized processor configurations. An unchanging core portion is used in each processor configuration. To support different memory modules, identification signals are provided from the memory modules or an identification module to configure the core portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2010
    Assignee: Infineon Technologies AG
    Inventors: Klaus J. Oberlaender, Ralph Haines, Eric Chesters, Dirk Behrens
  • Patent number: 7339837
    Abstract: A configurable processor architecture uses a common simulation database for multiple processor configurations to reduce the cost of producing customized processor configurations. An unchanging core portion is used in each processor configuration. To support different memory modules, identification signals are provided from the memory modules or an identification module to configure the core portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2008
    Assignee: Infineon Technologies AG
    Inventors: Klaus J. Oberlaender, Ralph Haines, Eric Chesters, Dirk Behrens
  • Publication number: 20070264277
    Abstract: Disclosed is a newly identified secreted molecule, identified herein as “monocyte, granulocyte, and dendritic cell colony stimulating factor” (MGD-CSF), the polypeptide sequence, and polynucleotides encoding the polypeptide sequence. Also provided is a procedure for producing the polypeptide by recombinant techniques employing, for example, vectors and host cells. Additionally, procedures are described to modify the disclosed novel molecules of the invention to prepare fusion molecules. Also disclosed are methods for using the polypeptides and active fragments thereof for treatment of a variety of diseases, including, for example, cancer, autoimmune and inflammatory diseases, infectious diseases, and recurrent pregnancy loss.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2005
    Publication date: November 15, 2007
    Inventors: Dirk Behrens, Elizabeth Bosch, Stephen Doberstein, Robert Halenbeck, Kevin Hestir, Min Huang, Ernestine Lee, Haishan Lin, Thomas Linnemann, Shannon Marshall, Justin Wong, Ge Wu, Aileen Zhou
  • Patent number: 7038169
    Abstract: The invention relates to a heater for an electric central buffer coupling in which at least one heating element (3) is placed in a recess of the coupling head (1) and is covered toward the outside. To improve the transfer of heat from the heating element (3) into the coupling head (1) and to reduce the expense of assembling and dismantling the heating element (3), the recess is precision fitted to the diameter of the heating element (3) and the recess is constructed in such a way that after completion of the recess the heating element (3), including its seal to the front side, can be introduced into the recess and is to be removably affixed to the coupling head (1).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2006
    Assignee: Voith Turbo Scharfenberg GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Goetz Dittmar, Dirk Behrens
  • Publication number: 20050258517
    Abstract: A configurable processor architecture uses a common simulation database for multiple processor configurations to reduce the cost of producing customized processor configurations. An unchanging core portion is used in each processor configuration. To support different memory modules, identification signals are provided from the memory modules or an identification module to configure the core portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2004
    Publication date: November 24, 2005
    Applicant: Infineon Technologies NA Corp.
    Inventors: Klaus Oberlaender, Ralph Haines, Eric Chesters, Dirk Behrens
  • Publication number: 20030047547
    Abstract: The invention relates to a heater for an electric central buffer coupling in which at least one heating element (3) is placed in a recess of the coupling head (1) and is covered toward the outside. To improve the transfer of heat from the heating element (3) into the coupling head (1) and to reduce the expense of assembling and dismantling the heating element (3), the recess is precision fitted to the diameter of the heating element (3) and the recess is constructed in such a way that after completion of the recess the heating element (3), including its seal to the front side, can be introduced into the recess and is to be removably affixed to the coupling head (1).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2002
    Publication date: March 13, 2003
    Inventors: Goetz Dittmar, Dirk Behrens