Patents by Inventor Frances K. Bennett

Frances K. Bennett 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: 8088905
    Abstract: This disclosure provides antibodies and antigen-binding fragments that can act as agonists and/or antagonists of PD-1 (Programmed Death 1), thereby modulating immune responses in general, and those mediated by TcR and CD28, in particular. The disclosed compositions and methods may be used for example, in treating autoimmune diseases, inflammatory disorders, allergies, transplant rejection, cancer, and other immune system disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2012
    Assignees: Wyeth, MedImmune Limited
    Inventors: Mary Collins, Clive R. Wood, Beatriz M. Carreno, Deborah Luxenberg, Jason Jussif, Laura L. Carter, Frances K. Bennett, Viia Valge-Archer, John Andrews, Caroline Russell
  • Publication number: 20100028330
    Abstract: This disclosure provides antibodies and antigen-binding fragments that can act as agonists and/or antagonists of PD-1 (Programmed Death 1), thereby modulating immune responses in general, and those mediated by TcR and CD28, in particular. The disclosed compositions and methods may be used for example, in treating autoimmune diseases, inflammatory disorders, allergies, transplant rejection, cancer, and other immune system disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2009
    Publication date: February 4, 2010
    Applicants: Medimmune Limited, Wyeth
    Inventors: Mary Collins, Clive R. Wood, Beatriz M. Carreno, Deborah Luxenberg, Jason Jussif, Laura L. Carter, Frances K. Bennett, Viia-Valge Archer, John Andrews, Caroline Russell
  • Patent number: 7521051
    Abstract: This disclosure provides antibodies and antigen-binding fragments that can act as agonists and/or antagonists of PD-1 (Programmed Death 1), thereby modulating immune responses in general, and those mediated by TcR and CD28, in particular. The disclosed compositions and methods may be used for example, in treating autoimmune diseases, inflammatory disorders, allergies, transplant rejection, cancer, and other immune system disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2009
    Assignees: MedImmune Limited, Wyeth
    Inventors: Mary Collins, Clive R. Wood, Beatriz M. Carreno, Deborah Luxenberg, Jason Jussif, Laura L. Carter, Frances K. Bennett, Viia Valge-Archer, John Andrews, Caroline Russell
  • Patent number: 7488802
    Abstract: This disclosure provides antibodies and antigen-binding fragments that can act as agonists and/or antagonists of PD-1 (Programmed Death 1), thereby modulating immune responses in general, and those mediated by TcR and CD28, in particular. The disclosed compositions and methods may be used for example, in treating autoimmune diseases, inflammatory disorders, allergies, transplant rejection, cancer, and other immune system disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2009
    Assignees: Wyeth, MedImmune Limited
    Inventors: Mary Collins, Clive R. Wood, Beatriz M. Carreno, Deborah Luxenberg, Jason Jussif, Laura L. Carter, Frances K. Bennett, Vila Valge-Archer, John Andrews, Caroline Russell
  • Publication number: 20080311117
    Abstract: This disclosure provides antibodies and antigen-binding fragments that can act as agonists and/or antagonists of PD-1 (Programmed Death 1), thereby modulating immune responses in general, and those mediated by TcR and CD28, in particular. The disclosed compositions and methods may be used for example, in treating autoimmune diseases, inflammatory disorders, allergies, transplant rejection, cancer, and other immune system disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2007
    Publication date: December 18, 2008
    Inventors: Mary Collins, Clive R. Wood, Beatriz M. Carreno, Deborah Luxenberg, Jason Jussif, Laura L. Carter, Frances K. Bennett, Viia Valge-Archer, John Andrews, Caroline Russell
  • Publication number: 20080241130
    Abstract: The invention provides a novel mouse IL-17F/IL-17A, and further provides uses of such mouse IL-17F/IL-17A in the characterization of the IL-17F/IL-17A heterodimer. The present invention is also related to polynucleotides and polypeptides of the IL-17F/IL-17A signaling pathway, and targeting of the IL-17F/IL-17A signaling pathway in methods of treating IL-17F/IL-17A-associated disorders. The invention thus provides methods of using isolated IL-17F/IL-17A heterodimer, e.g., in a mouse model of airway inflammation, and specific or selective IL-17F/IL-17A modulators (e.g., signaling agonists or signaling antagonists (e.g., specific or selective antagonistic antibodies, specific or selective antagonistic small molecules, etc.)). The invention also provides methods of screening for compounds capable of modulating IL-17F/IL-17A biological activity, e.g., IL-17F/IL-17A signaling antagonists (e.g.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2008
    Publication date: October 2, 2008
    Inventors: Jill F. Wright, Spencer C. Liang, Frances K. Bennett, Mary Collins, Beatriz M. Carreno
  • Publication number: 20040213795
    Abstract: This disclosure provides antibodies and antigen-binding fragments that can act as agonists and/or antagonists of PD-1 (Programmed Death 1), thereby modulating immune responses in general, and those mediated by TcR and CD28, in particular. The disclosed compositions and methods may be used for example, in treating autoimmune diseases, inflammatory disorders, allergies, transplant rejection, cancer, and other immune system disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2003
    Publication date: October 28, 2004
    Applicants: Wyeth, Cambridge Antibody Technology
    Inventors: Mary Collins, Clive R. Wood, Beatriz M. Carreno, Deborah Luxenberg, Jason Jussif, Laura L. Carter, Frances K. Bennett, Viia Valge-Archer, John Andrews, Caroline Russell
  • Patent number: 6066317
    Abstract: A novel mammalian cytokine, IL-11, and processes for producing it are disclosed. IL-11 may be used in pharmaceutical preparations for stimulating and/or enhancing cells involved in the immune response and cells involved in the proper functioning of the hematopoietic system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2000
    Assignee: Genetics Institute, Inc.
    Inventors: Yu-Chung Yang, Frances K. Bennett, Stephan R. Paul
  • Patent number: 5854028
    Abstract: A novel mammalian cytokine, IL-11, and processes for producing it are disclosed. IL-11 may be used in pharmaceutical preparations for stimulating and/or enhancing cells involved in the immune response and cells involved in the proper functioning of the hematopoietic system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 29, 1998
    Assignee: Genetics Institute, Inc.
    Inventors: Yu-Chung Yang, Frances K. Bennett, Stephan R. Paul
  • Patent number: 5700664
    Abstract: A novel mammalian cytokine, IL-11, and processes for producing it are disclosed. IL-11 may be used in pharmaceutical preparations for stimulating and/or enhancing cells involved in the immune response and cells involved in the proper functioning of the hematopoietic system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 1992
    Date of Patent: December 23, 1997
    Assignee: Genetics Institute, Inc.
    Inventors: Yu-Chung Yang, Frances K. Bennett, Stephan R. Paul
  • Patent number: 5371193
    Abstract: A novel mammalian cytokine, IL-11, and processes for producing it are disclosed. IL-11 may be used in pharmaceutical preparations for stimulating and/or enhancing cells involved in the immune response and cells involved in the proper functioning of the hematopoietic system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 1993
    Date of Patent: December 6, 1994
    Assignee: Genetics Institute, Inc. - Legal Affairs
    Inventors: Frances K. Bennett, Stephen R. Paul, Yu-Chung Yang
  • Patent number: 5215895
    Abstract: A novel mammalian cytokine, IL-11, and processes for producing it are disclosed. IL-11 may be used in pharmaceutical preparations for stimulating and/or enhancing cells involved in the immune response and cells involved in the proper functioning of the hematopoietic system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 1990
    Date of Patent: June 1, 1993
    Assignee: Genetics Institute, Inc.
    Inventors: Frances K. Bennett, Stephen R. Paul, Yu-Chung Yang