Patents by Inventor Hilary J. McKenna

Hilary J. McKenna 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: 9346870
    Abstract: The invention is directed to purified and isolated novel TSLP polypeptides, the nucleic acids encoding such polypeptides, processes for production of recombinant forms of such polypeptides, antibodies generated against these polypeptides, fragmented peptides derived from these polypeptides, and the uses of the above.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2016
    Assignee: IMMUNEX CORPORATION
    Inventors: John E. Sims, Stewart D. Lyman, Hilary J. McKenna, Allison P. Jacob
  • Publication number: 20150005226
    Abstract: The invention is directed to purified and isolated novel TSLP polypeptides, the nucleic acids encoding such polypeptides, processes for production of recombinant forms of such polypeptides, antibodies generated against these polypeptides, fragmented peptides derived from these polypeptides, and the uses of the above.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2014
    Publication date: January 1, 2015
    Inventors: John E. Sims, Stewart D. Lyman, Hilary J. McKenna, Allison P. Jacob
  • Publication number: 20130225490
    Abstract: The invention is directed to purified and isolated novel TSLP polypeptides, the nucleic acids encoding such polypeptides, processes for production of recombinant forms of such polypeptides, antibodies generated against these polypeptides, fragmented peptides derived from these polypeptides, and the uses of the above.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2013
    Publication date: August 29, 2013
    Applicant: IMMUNEX CORPORATION
    Inventors: John Ernest Sims, Stewart D. Lyman, Hilary J. McKenna, Allison P. Armstrong
  • Patent number: 8444979
    Abstract: The invention is directed to purified and isolated novel TSLP polypeptides, the nucleic acids encoding such polypeptides, processes for production of recombinant forms of such polypeptides, antibodies generated against these polypeptides, fragmented peptides derived from these polypeptides, and the uses of the above.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Assignee: Immunex Corporation
    Inventors: John E Sims, Stewart D Lyman, Hilary J McKenna, Allison P Armstrong
  • Publication number: 20120014961
    Abstract: The invention is directed to purified and isolated novel TSLP polypeptides, the nucleic acids encoding such polypeptides, processes for production of recombinant forms of such polypeptides, antibodies generated against these polypeptides, fragmented peptides derived from these polypeptides, and the uses of the above.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2011
    Publication date: January 19, 2012
    Inventors: John E SIMS, Stewart D. Lyman, Hilary J. McKenna, Allison P. Armstrong
  • Publication number: 20100266601
    Abstract: The invention is directed to purified and isolated novel TSLP polypeptides, the nucleic acids encoding such polypeptides, processes for production of recombinant forms of such polypeptides, antibodies generated against these polypeptides, fragmented peptides derived from these polypeptides, and the uses of the above.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2010
    Publication date: October 21, 2010
    Applicant: IMMUNEX CORPORATION
    Inventors: John E. SIMS, Stewart D. LYMAN, Hilary J. MCKENNA, Allison P. ARMSTRONG
  • Patent number: 7786271
    Abstract: The invention is directed to purified and isolated novel TSLP polypeptides, the nucleic acids encoding such polypeptides, processes for production of recombinant forms of such polypeptides, antibodies generated against these polypeptides, fragmented peptides derived from these polypeptides, and the uses of the above.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2010
    Assignee: Immunex Corporation
    Inventors: John E. Sims, Stewart D. Lyman, Hilary J. McKenna, Allison P. Armstrong
  • Publication number: 20090017034
    Abstract: The invention is directed to purified and isolated novel TSLP polypeptides, the nucleic acids encoding such polypeptides, processes for production of recombinant forms of such polypeptides, antibodies generated against these polypeptides, fragmented peptides derived from these polypeptides, and the uses of the above.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2008
    Publication date: January 15, 2009
    Applicant: IMMUNEX Corporation
    Inventors: John E. Sims, Stewart D. Lyman, Hilary J. McKenna, Allison P. Armstrong
  • Patent number: 7304144
    Abstract: The invention is directed to purified and isolated novel TSLP polypeptides, the nucleic acids encoding such polypeptides, processes for production of recombinant forms of such polypeptides, antibodies generated against these polypeptides, fragmented peptides derived from these polypeptides, and the uses of the above.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2007
    Assignee: Immunex Corporation
    Inventors: John E. Sims, Stewart D. Lyman, Hilary J. McKenna, Allison P. Armstrong
  • Patent number: 7150992
    Abstract: Flt3-ligand can be used to generate large numbers of dendritic cells from hematopoietic progenitor and stem cells. Flt3-ligand can be used to augment immune responses in vivo, and expand dendritic cells ex vivo. Such dendritic cells can then be used to present tumor, viral or other antigens to naive T cells, can be useful as vaccine adjuvants. When flt3-L is used and/or administered in combination with other reactive agents, e.g. CD40 binding proteins and 4-1BBL or antibodies reactive with 4-1BB, the combination further enhances immune responses and the effectiveness of vaccine adjuvants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2006
    Assignee: Innunex Corporation
    Inventors: David H. Lynch, Kenneth A. Brasel, Hilary J. McKenna, Luis G. Borges, Charles R. Maliszewski, Eugene Maraskovsky
  • Publication number: 20040022760
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of using Flt3-ligand (Flt3-L) in immunization protocols to enhance immune responses against vaccine antigens. Embodiments include administering Flt3-ligand prior to immunizing a subject with a vaccine, wherein the vaccine comprises at least one antigen formulated in one or more adjuvants. Methods of treating and preventing disease and infection using Flt3-ligand immunization protocols are also provided. Methods of using Flt3-ligand immunization protocols for in vivo evaluation of antigens and adjuvants are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2003
    Publication date: February 5, 2004
    Inventors: Hilary J. McKenna, David N. Liebowitz, Charles R. Maliszewski
  • Publication number: 20030181360
    Abstract: The invention is directed to purified and isolated novel TSLP polypeptides, the nucleic acids encoding such polypeptides, processes for production of recombinant forms of such polypeptides, antibodies generated against these polypeptides, fragmented peptides derived from these polypeptides, and the uses of the above.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2003
    Publication date: September 25, 2003
    Applicant: Immunex Corporation
    Inventors: John E. Sims, Stewart D. Lyman, Hilary J. McKenna, Allison P. Armstrong
  • Patent number: 6555520
    Abstract: The invention is directed to purified and isolated novel TSLP polypeptides, the nucleic acids encoding such polypeptides, processes for production of recombinant forms of such polypeptides, antibodies generated against these polypeptides, fragmented peptides derived from these polypeptides, and the uses of the above.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2003
    Assignee: Immunex Corporation
    Inventors: John E. Sims, Stewart D. Lyman, Hilary J. McKenna, Allison P. Armstrong
  • Publication number: 20030077263
    Abstract: Antigen-expressing, activated dendritic cells are disclosed. Such dendritic cells are used to present tumor, viral or bacterial antigens to T cells, and can be useful in vaccination protocols. Other cytokines can be used in separate, sequential or simultaneous combination with the activated, antigen-pulsed dendritic cells. Also disclosed are methods for stimulating an immune response using the antigen-expressing, activated dendritic cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2002
    Publication date: April 24, 2003
    Applicant: Immunex Corporation
    Inventors: Eugene Maraskovsky, Hilary J. McKenna
  • Patent number: 6497876
    Abstract: Antigen-expressing, activated dendritic cells are disclosed. Such dendritic cells are used to present tumor, viral or bacterial antigens to T cells, and can be useful in vaccination protocols. Other cytokines can be used in separate, sequential or simultaneous combination with the activated, antigen-pulsed dendritic cells. Also disclosed are methods for stimulating an immune response using the antigen-expressing, activated dendritic cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2002
    Assignee: Immunex Corp.
    Inventors: Eugene Maraskovsky, Hilary J. McKenna
  • Publication number: 20020146819
    Abstract: The invention is directed to purified and isolated novel TSLP polypeptides, the nucleic acids encoding such polypeptides, processes for production of recombinant forms of such polypeptides, antibodies generated against these polypeptides, fragmented peptides derived from these polypeptides, and the uses of the above.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2001
    Publication date: October 10, 2002
    Inventors: John E. Sims, Stewart D. Lyman, Hilary J. McKenna, Allison P. Armstrong
  • Publication number: 20020034517
    Abstract: Flt3-ligand can be used to generate large numbers of dendritic cells from hematopoietic progenitor and stem cells. Flt3-ligand can be used to augment immune responses in vivo, and expand dendritic cells ex vivo. Such dendritic cells can then be used to present tumor, viral or other antigens to naive T cells, can be useful as vaccine adjuvants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 1999
    Publication date: March 21, 2002
    Inventors: KENNETH BRASEL, STEWART D. LYMAN, EUGENE MARASKOVSKY, HILARY J MCKENNA, DAVID H. LYNCH, CHARLES R. MALISZEWSKI