Patents by Inventor Ian Kirby

Ian Kirby 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: 20160264675
    Abstract: The present invention relates to anti-human OX40L antibodies, new medical uses and methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2016
    Publication date: September 15, 2016
    Applicant: Kymab Limited
    Inventors: Philip Bland-Ward, Miha Kosmac, Steve Holmes, Ian Kirby, Jamie Campbell, Leslie Susan Keen, Victor Tkachev
  • Patent number: 9434785
    Abstract: The present invention relates to anti-human OX40L antibodies, new medical uses and methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2016
    Assignee: Kymab Limited
    Inventors: Philip Bland-Ward, Jamie Campbell, Steve Holmes, Ian Kirby, Miha Kosmac, Leslie Susan Kean, Victor Tkachev
  • Publication number: 20160044900
    Abstract: The invention discloses methods for the generation of chimaeric human-non-human antibodies and chimaeric antibody chains, antibodies and antibody chains so produced, and derivatives thereof including fully humanised antibodies; compositions comprising said antibodies, antibody chains and derivatives, as well as cells, non-human mammals and vectors, suitable for use in said methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2015
    Publication date: February 18, 2016
    Inventors: Allan Bradley, E-Chiang Lee, Qi Liang, Wei Wang, Anais Legent, Ian Kirby
  • Patent number: 9234043
    Abstract: The present invention relates to anti-human OX40L antibodies, new medical uses and methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2016
    Assignee: Kymab Limited
    Inventors: Jamie Campbell, Steve Holmes, Ian Kirby, Miha Kosmac
  • Patent number: 9150653
    Abstract: Antigen binding proteins which bind to human IL-7 receptor (CD127) are provided. The antigen binding proteins are typically antibodies, and are useful in the treatment of diseases or disorders in humans, particularly autoimmune diseases such as multiple sclerosis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2015
    Assignee: Glaxo Group Limited
    Inventors: Ian Kirby, Alexander H. Taylor, Thomas Matthew Webb, Yu Xue
  • Patent number: 9139653
    Abstract: The present invention relates to anti-human OX40L antibodies, new medical uses and methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2015
    Assignee: Kymab Limited
    Inventors: Jamie Campbell, Steve Holmes, Ian Kirby, Miha Kosmac
  • Publication number: 20150064201
    Abstract: The present invention concerns antigen binding proteins and fragments thereof which specifically bind Oncostatin M (OSM), particularly human OSM (hOSM) and which inhibit the binding of OSM to the gp130 receptor but does not directly interact with site II residues. The invention also concerns a method of humanising antibodies. Further disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions, screening and medical treatment methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2014
    Publication date: March 5, 2015
    Inventors: GARY PETER BEMBRIDGE, CHUN-WA CHUNG, SUSANNAH KAREN FORD, IAN KIRBY, RUTH MCADAM, MARIA FEENEY
  • Patent number: 8940303
    Abstract: Antigen binding proteins which bind to human IL-7 receptor (CD127) are provided. The antigen binding proteins are typically antibodies, and are useful in the treatment of diseases or disorders in humans, particularly autoimmune diseases such as multiple sclerosis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2015
    Assignee: Glaxo Group Limited
    Inventors: Ian Kirby, Alex H. Taylor, Thomas Matthew Webb, Yu Xue
  • Patent number: 8916695
    Abstract: The present invention concerns antigen binding proteins and fragments thereof which specifically bind Oncostatin M (OSM), particularly human OSM (hOSM) and which inhibit the binding of OSM to the gp130 receptor but does not directly interact with site II residues. The invention also concerns a method of humanizing antibodies. Further disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions, screening and medical treatment methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2014
    Assignee: Glaxo Group Limited
    Inventors: Gary Peter Bembridge, Chun-Wa Chung, Maria Feeney, Susannah Karen Ford, Ian Kirby, Ruth McAdam
  • Publication number: 20140201854
    Abstract: The invention discloses methods for the generation of chimaeric human-non-human antibodies and chimaeric antibody chains, antibodies and antibody chains so produced, and derivatives thereof including fully humanised antibodies; compositions comprising said antibodies, antibody chains and derivatives, as well as cells, non-human mammals and vectors, suitable for use in said methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2013
    Publication date: July 17, 2014
    Applicant: Kymab Limited
    Inventors: Allan Bradley, E-Chiang Lee, Qi Liang, Wei Wang, Anais Legent, Ian Kirby
  • Publication number: 20140201856
    Abstract: The invention discloses methods for the generation of chimaeric human-non-human antibodies and chimaeric antibody chains, antibodies and antibody chains so produced, and derivatives thereof including fully humanised antibodies; compositions comprising said antibodies, antibody chains and derivatives, as well as cells, non-human mammals and vectors, suitable for use in said methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2013
    Publication date: July 17, 2014
    Applicant: Kymab Limited
    Inventors: Allan Bradley, E-Chiang Lee, Qi Liang, Wei Wang, Anais Legent, Ian Kirby
  • Publication number: 20140182003
    Abstract: The invention discloses methods for the generation of chimaeric human—non-human antibodies and chimaeric antibody chains, antibodies and antibody chains so produced, and derivatives thereof including fully humanised antibodies; compositions comprising said antibodies, antibody chains and derivatives, as well as cells, non-human mammals and vectors, suitable for use in said methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2013
    Publication date: June 26, 2014
    Applicant: Kymab Limited
    Inventors: Allan Bradley, E-Chiang Lee, Qi Liang, Wei Wang, Anais Legent, Ian Kirby
  • Publication number: 20140150125
    Abstract: The invention discloses methods for the generation of chimaeric human—non-human antibodies and chimaeric antibody chains, antibodies and antibody chains so produced, and derivatives thereof including fully humanised antibodies; compositions comprising said antibodies, antibody chains and derivatives, as well as cells, non-human mammals and vectors, suitable for use in said methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2013
    Publication date: May 29, 2014
    Applicant: Kymab Limited
    Inventors: Allan Bradley, E-Chiang Lee, Qi Liang, Wei Wang, Anais Legent, Ian Kirby
  • Publication number: 20140150126
    Abstract: The invention discloses methods for the generation of chimaeric human-non-human antibodies and chimaeric antibody chains, antibodies and antibody chains so produced, and derivatives thereof including fully humanised antibodies; compositions comprising said antibodies, antibody chains and derivatives, as well as cells, non-human mammals and vectors, suitable for use in said methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2013
    Publication date: May 29, 2014
    Applicant: Kymab Limited
    Inventors: Allan Bradley, E-Chiang Lee, Qi Liang, Wei Wang, Anais Legent, Ian Kirby
  • Publication number: 20140134156
    Abstract: The invention discloses methods for the generation of chimaeric human-non-human antibodies and chimaeric antibody chains, antibodies and antibody chains so produced, and derivatives thereof including fully humanised antibodies; compositions comprising said antibodies, antibody chains and derivatives, as well as cells, non-human mammals and vectors, suitable for use in said methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2013
    Publication date: May 15, 2014
    Applicant: Kymab Limited
    Inventors: Allan Bradley, E-Chiang Lee, Qi Liang, Wei Wang, Anais Legent, Ian Kirby
  • Publication number: 20140120582
    Abstract: The invention discloses methods for the generation of chimaeric human-non-human antibodies and chimaeric antibody chains, antibodies and antibody chains so produced, and derivatives thereof including fully humanised antibodies; compositions comprising said antibodies, antibody chains and derivatives, as well as cells, non-human mammals and vectors, suitable for use in said methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2013
    Publication date: May 1, 2014
    Applicant: Kymab Limited
    Inventors: Allan Bradley, E-Chiang Lee, Qi Liang, Wei Wang, Anais Legent, Ian Kirby
  • Publication number: 20130318643
    Abstract: The invention discloses methods for the generation of chimaeric human-non-human antibodies and chimaeric antibody chains, antibodies and antibody chains so produced, and derivatives thereof including fully humanised antibodies; compositions comprising said antibodies, antibody chains and derivatives, as well as cells, non-human mammals and vectors, suitable for use in said methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2013
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Inventors: Allan Bradley, E-Chiang Lee, Qi Liang, Wei Wang, Anais Legent, Ian Kirby
  • Publication number: 20130251724
    Abstract: The present invention concerns antigen binding proteins and fragments thereof which specifically bind Oncostatin M (OSM), particularly human OSM (hOSM) and which inhibit the binding of OSM to the gp130 receptor but does not directly interact with site II residues. The invention also concerns a method of humanising antibodies. Further disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions, screening and medical treatment methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2011
    Publication date: September 26, 2013
    Applicant: Glaxo Group Limited
    Inventors: Gary Peter Bembridge, Chun-Wa Chung, Maria Feeney, Susannah Karen Ford, Ian Kirby, Ruth McAdam
  • Patent number: 8541718
    Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus for processing a hypodermic needle (2), comprising: means for softening the needle; and means (120) for providing a compressive force to the needle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2013
    Assignee: Needlesmart Holdings Limited
    Inventors: Clifford Ian Kirby, Norman Trevor Douce
  • Publication number: 20130042331
    Abstract: The invention discloses methods for the generation of chimaeric human-non-human antibodies and chimaeric antibody chains, antibodies and antibody chains so produced, and derivatives thereof including fully humanised antibodies; compositions comprising said antibodies, antibody chains and derivatives, as well as cells, non-human mammals and vectors, suitable for use in said methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2012
    Publication date: February 14, 2013
    Applicant: Kymab Limited
    Inventors: Allan Bradley, E-Chiang Lee, Qi Liang, Wei Wang, Anais Legent, Ian Kirby