Patents by Inventor Francis C. Peterson

Francis C. Peterson 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: 11571462
    Abstract: The present invention provides a CCL20 locked dimer polypeptide, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and methods of using said dimer in the treatment of psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2023
    Assignee: The Medical College of Wisconsin, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian F. Volkman, Anthony E. Getschman, Sam T. Hwang, Yasutomo Imai, Francis C. Peterson
  • Publication number: 20200360479
    Abstract: The present invention provides a CCL20 locked dimer polypeptide, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and methods of using said dimer in the treatment of psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2020
    Publication date: November 19, 2020
    Inventors: Brian F. Volkman, Anthony E. Getschman, Sam T. Hwang, Yasutomo Imai, Francis C. Peterson
  • Patent number: 10738095
    Abstract: The present invention provides a CCL20 locked dimer polypeptide, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and methods of using said dimer in the treatment of psoriasis, inflammatory disorders and autoimmune disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2020
    Assignee: The Medical College of Wisconsin, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian F. Volkman, Anthony E. Getschman, Sam T. Hwang, Yasutomo Imai, Francis C. Peterson
  • Publication number: 20180237486
    Abstract: The present invention provides a CCL20 locked dimer polypeptide, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and methods of using said dimer in the treatment of psoriasis, inflammatory disorders and autoimmune disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2016
    Publication date: August 23, 2018
    Inventors: Brian F. Volkman, Anthony E. Getschman, Sam T. Hwang, Yasutomo Imai, Francis C. Peterson
  • Publication number: 20160229900
    Abstract: The present invention provides a novel CXCL12-?2 locked dimer polypeptide, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and methods of using said dimer in the treatment of cancer, inflammatory disorders, autoimmune disease, and HIV/AIDS.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2016
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Inventors: Brian F. Volkman, Christopher T. Veldkamp, Francis C. Peterson, Thomas Sakmar, Christoph H. Seibert
  • Patent number: 9346871
    Abstract: The present invention provides a novel CXCL12-?2 locked dimer polypeptide, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and methods of using said dimer in the treatment of cancer, inflammatory disorders, autoimmune disease, and HIV/AIDS.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2016
    Assignees: The Medical College of Wisconsin, The Rockefeller University
    Inventors: Brian F. Volkman, Christopher T. Veldkamp, Francis C. Peterson, Thomas Sakmar, Christoph H. Seibert
  • Publication number: 20130316944
    Abstract: The present invention provides a novel CXCL12-?2 locked dimer polypeptide, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and methods of using said dimer in the treatment of cancer, inflammatory disorders, autoimmune disease, and HIV/AIDS.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2013
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Applicants: The Rockefeller University, Medical College of Wisconsin Research Foundation
    Inventors: Brian F. Volkman, Christopher T. Veldkamp, Francis C. Peterson, Thomas Sakmar, Christoph H. Seibert
  • Patent number: 8524670
    Abstract: The present invention provides a novel CXCL12-?2 locked dimer polypeptide, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and methods of using said dimer in the treatment of cancer, inflammatory disorders, autoimmune disease, and HIV/AIDS.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Assignees: Medical College of Wisconsin Research Foundation, The Rockefeller University
    Inventors: Brian F. Volkman, Christopher T. Veldkamp, Francis C. Peterson, Thomas Sakmar, Christoph H. Seibert
  • Publication number: 20110091410
    Abstract: The present invention provides a novel CXCL12-?2 locked dimer polypeptide, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and methods of using said dimer in the treatment of cancer, inflammatory disorders, autoimmune disease, and HIV/AIDS.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2010
    Publication date: April 21, 2011
    Applicant: Medical College of Wisconsin Research Foundation
    Inventors: Brian F. Volkman, Christopher T. Veldkamp, Francis C. Peterson, Thomas Sakmar, Christoph H. Seibert
  • Patent number: 7923016
    Abstract: The present invention provides a novel CXCL12-?2 locked dimer polypeptide, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and methods of using said dimer in the treatment of cancer, inflammatory disorders, autoimmune disease, and HIV/AIDS.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2011
    Assignees: Medical College of Wisconsin, Rockefeller University
    Inventors: Brian F. Volkman, Christopher T. Veldkamp, Francis C. Peterson, Thomas Sakmar, Christoph H. Seibert
  • Patent number: 7694401
    Abstract: A picture hanger for use with gypsum board comprises a strip of steel bent into a V to provide two legs. The first leg is arcuate and functions as an anchor upon insertion into the gypsum board. The second leg is straight, with a hook at its terminus for hanging pictures and the like. An installation tool is provided which enables the arcuate anchor leg to be driven into the gypsum board along an arcuate path corresponding to the arcuate anchor leg until the second leg is held firmly against the surface of the gypsum board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2010
    Assignee: Cobra Fixations Cie. Ltee. - Cobra Anchors Co., Ltd,
    Inventor: Francis C. Peterson
  • Publication number: 20090305984
    Abstract: The present invention provides a novel CXCL12-?2 locked dimer polypeptide, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and methods of using said dimer in the treatment of cancer, inflammatory disorders, autoimmune disease, and HIV/AIDS.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2009
    Publication date: December 10, 2009
    Applicant: Medical College of Wisconsin Research Foundation
    Inventors: Brian F. Volkman, Christopher T. Veldkamp, Francis C. Peterson, Thomas Sakmar, Christoph H. Seibert
  • Patent number: 7395998
    Abstract: A picture hanger for use with gypsum board comprises a strip of steel bent into a V to provide two legs. The first leg is arcuate and functions as an anchor upon insertion into the gypsum board. The second leg is straight, with a hook at its terminus for hanging pictures and the like. An installation tool is provided which enables the arcuate anchor leg to be driven into the gypsum board along an arcuate path corresponding to the arcuate anchor leg until the second leg is held firmly against the surface of the gypsum board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2008
    Assignee: Nesson Enterprises
    Inventor: Francis C. Peterson
  • Patent number: 6910836
    Abstract: Method and apparatus for improving the efficiency of the rotating cutter of a tool by converting at least part of the rotational torque applied to the cutter to repeated rotational impact forces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2005
    Assignee: Nesson Enterprises
    Inventor: Francis C. Peterson
  • Patent number: 6814344
    Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, a system is provided for circulating fluids, both gases and liquids, in a body of liquid. The system comprises a rotatable shaft having a tubular segment immersed in the body of liquid. The tubular segment of the shaft is in fluid communication with the fluid to be circulated. Means are provided for rotating the shaft. One or more tubular arms extend radially outwardly from the tubular shaft segment, and are in fluid communication with the tubular shaft segment. Each tubular arm comprises an extension spring which, under static conditions, is substantially straight but which upon rotation of the shaft is believed to be arcuately deflected by hydrodynamic force so as to impel fluid into the body of liquid. The system may be utilized for simply circulating the liquid, or for injecting a gas into the body of liquid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2004
    Assignee: Nesson Enterprises
    Inventor: Francis C. Peterson
  • Publication number: 20040099315
    Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, a system is provided for circulating fluids, both gases and liquids, in a body of liquid. The system comprises a rotatable shaft having a tubular segment immersed in the body of liquid. The tubular segment of the shaft is in fluid communication with the fluid to be circulated. Means are provided for rotating the shaft. One or more tubular arms extend radially outwardly from the tubular shaft segment, and are in fluid communication with the tubular shaft segment. Each tubular arm comprises an extension spring which, under static conditions, is substantially straight but which upon rotation of the shaft is believed to be arcuately deflected by hydrodynamic force so as to impel fluid into the body of liquid. The system may be utilized for simply circulating the liquid, or for injecting a gas into the body of liquid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2002
    Publication date: May 27, 2004
    Inventor: Francis C. Peterson
  • Patent number: 6706044
    Abstract: A spinal fixation system employing bone anchors, several generally parallel rods stacked together and running through each bone anchor, a mechanism for attaching the anchors to the stacked rods and a mechanism for hold the stacked rods together to form a compressed, multi-rod unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2004
    Assignee: Spineology, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen D. Kuslich, Francis C. Peterson
  • Patent number: 6692200
    Abstract: A system for aligning the bit of a hand-held tool with the surface of a workpiece wherein a laser beam essentially parallel to the axis of the bit is projected forwardly toward the workpiece and onto a mirror maintained at a preselected angle to the workpiece surface. The incident beam is reflected backwardly onto means detecting both the incident beam and the reflected beam and indicating when the beams are coincident.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2004
    Assignee: Nesson Enterprises
    Inventor: Francis C. Peterson
  • Publication number: 20040006348
    Abstract: A tool for processing an supplying bone graft material in individual tubes for later extrusion into the surgical site includes a pneumatic press and plunger to morselize and fill a plurality of fill tubes. The fill tubes are then used at the surgical site by pressing the bone material out with a push rod.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2003
    Publication date: January 8, 2004
    Applicant: The Spineology Group, LLC
    Inventors: Francis C. Peterson, Stephen D. Kuslich
  • Publication number: 20030202850
    Abstract: Method and apparatus for improving the efficiency of the rotating cutter of a tool by converting at least part of the rotational torque applied to the cutter to repeated rotational impact forces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2003
    Publication date: October 30, 2003
    Inventor: Francis C. Peterson