Patents by Inventor James E. Shields

James E. Shields 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).

  • Anti-obesity proteins
    Patent number: 5851995
    Abstract: The present invention provides anti-obesity proteins, which when administered to a patient regulate fat tissue. Accordingly, such agents allow patients to overcome their obesity handicap and live normal lives with much reduced risk for type II diabetes, cardiovascular disease and cancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 22, 1998
    Assignee: Eli Lilly and Company
    Inventors: Margret B. Basinski, Richard D. DiMarchi, David B. Flora, William F. Heath, Jr., James A. Hoffmann, Brigitte E. Schoner, James E. Shields, David L. Smiley
  • Process for preparing insulin analogs
    Patent number: 5700662
    Abstract: Recombinant processes for preparing insulin analogs modified at position 29 of the B-chain and, optionally, at other positions are claimed. The analogs produced using the claimed processes have modified physico-chemical properties and are useful in treating hyperglycemia.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 23, 1997
    Assignee: Eli Lilly and Company
    Inventors: Ronald E. Chance, Richard D. DiMarchi, Bruce H. Frank, James E. Shields
  • Anti-obesity proteins
    Patent number: 5691309
    Abstract: The present invention provides anti-obesity proteins, which when administered to a patient regulate fat tissue. Accordingly, such agents allow patients to overcome their obesity handicap and live normal lives with much reduced risk for type II diabetes, cardiovascular disease and cancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 25, 1997
    Assignee: Eli Lilly and Company
    Inventors: Margret B. Basinski, Richard D. DiMarchi, David B. Flora, William F. Heath, Jr., James A. Hoffmann, Brigitte E. Schoner, James E. Shields, David L. Smiley
  • Anti-obesity proteins
    Patent number: 5605886
    Abstract: The present invention provides anti-obesity proteins, which when administered to a patient regulate fat tissue. Accordingly, such agents allow patients to overcome their obesity handicap and live normal lives with much reduced risk for type II diabetes, cardiovascular disease and cancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 1995
    Date of Patent: February 25, 1997
    Assignee: Eli Lilly and Company
    Inventors: Margret B. Basinski, Richard D. DiMarchi, David B. Flora, William F. Heath, Jr., James A. Hoffmann, Brigitte E. Schoner, James E. Shields, David L. Smiley
  • Anti-obesity proteins
    Patent number: 5594104
    Abstract: The present invention provides anti-obesity proteins, which when administered to a patient regulate fat tissue. Accordingly, such agents allow patients to overcome their obesity handicap and live normal lives with much reduced risk for type II diabetes, cardiovascular disease and cancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 1995
    Date of Patent: January 14, 1997
    Assignee: Eli Lilly and Company
    Inventors: Margret B. Basinski, Richard D. DiMarchi, David B. Flora, William F. Heath, Jr., James A. Hoffmann, Brigitte E. Schoner, James E. Shields, David L. Smiley
  • Anti-obesity proteins
    Patent number: 5580954
    Abstract: The present invention provides anti-obesity proteins, which when administered to a patient regulate fat tissue. Accordingly, such agents allow patients to overcome their obesity handicap and live normal lives with much reduced risk for type II diabetes, cardiovascular disease and cancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 3, 1996
    Assignee: Eli Lilly and Company
    Inventors: Richard D. DiMarchi, David B. Flora, William F. Heath, Jr., James A. Hoffmann, James E. Shields, David L. Smiley
  • Anti-obesity proteins
    Patent number: 5574133
    Abstract: The present invention provides anti-obesity proteins, which when administered to a patient regulate fat tissue. Accordingly, such agents allow patients to overcome their obesity handicap and live normal lives with much reduced risk for type II diabetes, cardiovascular disease and cancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 12, 1996
    Assignee: Eli Lilly and Company
    Inventors: Richard D. DiMarchi, David B. Flora, William F. Heath, Jr., James A. Hoffmann, James E. Shields, David L. Smiley
  • Anti-obesity proteins
    Patent number: 5569743
    Abstract: The present invention provides anti-obesity proteins, which when administered to a patient regulate fat tissue. Accordingly, such agents allow patients to overcome their obesity handicap and live normal lives with much reduced risk for type II diabetes, cardiovascular disease and cancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 1995
    Date of Patent: October 29, 1996
    Assignee: Eli Lilly and Company
    Inventors: Richard D. DiMarchi, David B. Flora, William F. Heath, Jr., James A. Hoffman, James E. Shields, David L. Smiley
  • Anti-obesity proteins
    Patent number: 5569744
    Abstract: The present invention provides anti-obesity proteins, which when administered to a patient regulate fat tissue. Accordingly, such agents allow patients to overcome their obesity handicap and live normal lives with much reduced risk for type II diabetes, cardiovascular disease and cancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 1995
    Date of Patent: October 29, 1996
    Assignee: Eli Lilly and Company
    Inventors: Margret B. Basinski, Richard D. DiMarchi, David B. Flora, William F. Heath, Jr., James A. Hoffmann, Brigitte E. Schoner, James E. Shields, David L. Smiley
  • Anti-obesity proteins
    Patent number: 5567803
    Abstract: The present invention provides anti-obesity proteins, which when administered to a patient regulate fat tissue. Accordingly, such agents allow patients to overcome their obesity handicap and live normal lives with much reduced risk for type II diabetes, cardiovascular disease and cancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 1995
    Date of Patent: October 22, 1996
    Assignee: Eli Lilly and Company
    Inventors: Margret Basinski, Richard D. DiMarchi, David B. Flora, William F. Heath, Jr., James A. Hoffmann, Brigitte E. Schoner, James E. Shields, David L. Smiley
  • Anti-obesity proteins
    Patent number: 5567678
    Abstract: The present invention provides anti-obesity proteins, which when administered to a patient regulate fat tissue. Accordingly, such agents allow patients to overcome their obesity handicap and live normal lives with much reduced risk for type II diabetes, cardiovascular disease and cancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 1995
    Date of Patent: October 22, 1996
    Assignee: Eli Lilly and Company
    Inventors: Richard D. DiMarchi, David B. Flora, William F. Heath, Jr., James A. Hoffmann, James E. Shields, David L. Smiley
  • Anti-obesity proteins
    Patent number: 5563244
    Abstract: The present invention provides anti-obesity proteins, which when administered to a patient regulate fat tissue. Accordingly, such agents allow patients to overcome their obesity handicap and live normal lives with much reduced risk for type II diabetes, cardiovascular disease and cancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 1995
    Date of Patent: October 8, 1996
    Assignee: Eli Lilly and Company
    Inventors: Richard D. DiMarchi, David B. Flora, William F. Heath, Jr., James A. Hoffmann, James E. Shields, David L. Smiley
  • Anti-obesity proteins
    Patent number: 5563243
    Abstract: The present invention provides anti-obesity proteins, which when administered to a patient regulate fat tissue. Accordingly, such agents allow patients to overcome their obesity handicap and live normal lives with much reduced risk for type II diabetes, cardiovascular disease and cancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 1995
    Date of Patent: October 8, 1996
    Assignee: Eli Lilly and Company
    Inventors: Richard D. DiMarchi, David B. Flora, William F. Heath, Jr., James A. Hoffmann, James E. Shields, David L. Smiley
  • Anti-obesity proteins
    Patent number: 5563245
    Abstract: The present invention provides anti-obesity proteins, which when administered to a patient regulate fat tissue. Accordingly, such agents allow patients to overcome their obesity handicap and live normal lives with much reduced risk for type II diabetes, cardiovascular disease and cancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 1995
    Date of Patent: October 8, 1996
    Assignee: Eli Lilly and Company
    Inventors: Richard D. DiMarchi, David B. Flora, William F. Heath, Jr., James A. Hoffmann, James E. Shields, David L. Smiley
  • Anti-obesity proteins
    Patent number: 5552522
    Abstract: The present invention provides anti-obesity proteins, which when administered to a patient regulate fat tissue. Accordingly, such agents allow patients to overcome their obesity handicap and live normal lives with much reduced risk for type II diabetes, cardiovascular disease and cancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 3, 1996
    Assignee: Eli Lilly and Company
    Inventors: Richard D. DiMarchi, David B. Flora, William F. Heath, Jr., James A. Hoffmann, James E. Shields, David L. Smiley
  • Anti-obesity proteins
    Patent number: 5532336
    Abstract: The present invention provides anti-obesity proteins, which when administered to a patient regulate fat tissue. Accordingly, such agents allow patients to overcome their obesity handicap and live normal lives with much reduced risk for type II diabetes, cardiovascular disease and cancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 2, 1996
    Assignee: Eli Lilly and Company
    Inventors: Richard D. DiMarchi, David B. Flora, William F. Heath, Jr., James A. Hoffmann, James E. Shields, David L. Smiley
  • Anti-obesity proteins
    Patent number: 5525705
    Abstract: The present invention provides anti-obesity proteins, which when administered to a patient regulate fat tissue. Accordingly, such agents allow patients to overcome their obesity handicap and live normal lives with much reduced risk for type II diabetes, cardiovascular disease and cancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 1995
    Date of Patent: June 11, 1996
    Assignee: Eli Lilly and Company
    Inventors: Richard D. DiMarchi, David B. Flora, William F. Heath, Jr., James A. Hoffmann, James E. Shields, David L. Smiley
  • Anti-obesity proteins
    Patent number: 5521283
    Abstract: The present invention provides anti-obesity proteins, which when administered to a patient regulate fat tissue. Accordingly, such agents allow patients to overcome their obesity handicap and live normal lives with much reduced risk for type II diabetes, cardiovascular disease and cancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 1995
    Date of Patent: May 28, 1996
    Assignee: Eli Lilly and Company
    Inventors: Richard D. DiMarchi, David B. Flora, William F. Heath, Jr., James A. Hoffmann, James E. Shields, David L. Smiley
  • Insulin analogs modified at position 29 of the B chain
    Patent number: 5514646
    Abstract: Analogs of human insulin modified at position 29 of the B chain thereof and, optionally, at other positions, have modified physico-chemical and pharmacokinetic properties and are useful in the treatment of hyperglycemia.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 1993
    Date of Patent: May 7, 1996
    Inventors: Ronald E. Chance, Richard D. DiMarchi, Bruce H. Frank, James E. Shields
  • Peptides related to somatostatin
    Patent number: 4202802
    Abstract: The tetradecapeptides of the formula ##STR1## wherein X is H--Ala--D--Ala, H--D--Ala--Gly, or H--D--Val--Gly; and X is Ala--Leu, Ala--Phe, Ala--D--Phe, D--Ala--Phe, or D--Ala--Cha; or the non-toxic, pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof; inhibit secretion of growth hormone, while not materially inhibiting the secretion of insulin or glucagon. Intermediates used in the synthesis of the tetradecapeptides are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 1978
    Date of Patent: May 13, 1980
    Assignee: Eli Lilly and Company
    Inventor: James E. Shields