Patents by Inventor James F. Smothers

James F. Smothers 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: 11858999
    Abstract: The present invention relates to IL-17 Receptor A (IL-17RA or IL-17R) antigen binding proteins, such as antibodies, polynucleotide sequences encoding said antigen binding proteins, and compositions and methods for diagnosing and treating diseases mediated by IL-17 Receptor A activation by one or more IL-17 ligands. The present invention relates to the identification of neutralizing determinants on IL-17 Receptor A (IL-17RA or IL-17R) and antibodies that bind thereto. Aspects of the invention also include antibodies that compete for binding with the IL-17RA neutralizing antibodies described herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: AMGEN K-A, INC.
    Inventors: Joel E. Tocker, Jacques J. Peschon, David Fitzpatrick, James F. Smothers, Christopher Mehlin, Ai Ching Lim
  • Patent number: 11180564
    Abstract: The present invention relates to IL-17 Receptor A (IL-17RA or IL-17R) antigen binding proteins, such as antibodies, polynucleotide sequences encoding said antigen binding proteins, and compositions and methods for diagnosing and treating diseases mediated by IL-17 Receptor A activation by one or more IL-17 ligands. The present invention relates to the identification of neutralizing determinants on IL-17 Receptor A (IL-17RA or IL-17R) and antibodies that bind thereto. Aspects of the invention also include antibodies that compete for binding with the IL-17RA neutralizing antibodies described herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2021
    Assignee: AMGEN K-A, INC.
    Inventors: Joel E. Tocker, Jacques J. Peschon, David Fitzpatrick, James F. Smothers, Christopher Mehlin, Ai Ching Lim
  • Publication number: 20200362045
    Abstract: The present invention relates to IL-17 Receptor A (IL-17RA or IL-17R) antigen binding proteins, such as antibodies, polynucleotide sequences encoding said antigen binding proteins, and compositions and methods for diagnosing and treating diseases mediated by IL-17 Receptor A activation by one or more IL-17 ligands. The present invention relates to the identification of neutralizing determinants on IL-17 Receptor A (IL-17RA or IL-17R) and antibodies that bind thereto. Aspects of the invention also include antibodies that compete for binding with the IL-17RA neutralizing antibodies described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2020
    Publication date: November 19, 2020
    Inventors: Joel E. Tocker, Jacques J. Peschon, David Fitzpatrick, James F. Smothers, Christopher Mehlin, Ai Ching Lim
  • Publication number: 20200071393
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides compositions and methods relating to antigen binding proteins which bind to human thymic stromal lymphopoietin (TSLP), including antibodies. In particular embodiments, the disclosure provides fully human, humanized and chimeric anti-TSLP antibodies and derivatives of such antibodies. The disclosure further provides nucleic acids encoding such antibodies and antibody fragments and derivatives, and methods of making and using such antibodies including methods of treating and preventing TSLP-related inflammatory and fibrotic disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2019
    Publication date: March 5, 2020
    Inventors: Michael R. Comeau, James F. Smothers, Bo-Rin P. Yoon, Christopher Mehlin
  • Publication number: 20200017591
    Abstract: The present invention relates to IL-17 Receptor A (IL-17RA or IL-17R) antigen binding proteins, such as antibodies, polynucleotide sequences encoding said antigen binding proteins, and compositions and methods for diagnosing and treating diseases mediated by IL-17 Receptor A activation by one or more IL-17 ligands. The present invention relates to the identification of neutralizing determinants on IL-17 Receptor A (IL-17RA or IL-17R) and antibodies that bind thereto. Aspects of the invention also include antibodies that compete for binding with the IL-17RA neutralizing antibodies described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2018
    Publication date: January 16, 2020
    Inventors: Joel E. Tocker, Jacques J. Peschon, David Fitzpatrick, James F. Smothers, Christopher Mehlin, Ai Ching Lim
  • Patent number: 10287348
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides compositions and methods relating to antigen binding proteins which bind to human thymic stromal lymphopoietin (TSLP), including antibodies. In particular embodiments, the disclosure provides fully human, humanized and chimeric anti-TSLP antibodies and derivatives of such antibodies. The disclosure further provides nucleic acids encoding such antibodies and antibody fragments and derivatives, and methods of making and using such antibodies including methods of treating and preventing TSLP-related inflammatory and fibrotic disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2019
    Assignee: Amgen Inc.
    Inventors: Michael R. Comeau, James F. Smothers, Bo-Rin P. Yoon, Christopher Mehlin
  • Patent number: 10208122
    Abstract: Disclosed is an isolated human monoclonal antibody that specifically binds IL-17 Receptor A, or an IL-17 Receptor A binding fragment thereof, and inhibits IL-17A from binding and activating the receptor. The present disclosure also provides compositions and methods for treating diseases mediated by IL-17 Receptor A activation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2019
    Assignee: AMGEN K-A, INC.
    Inventors: Joel E. Tocker, Jacques J. Peschon, David Fitzpatrick, James F. Smothers, Christopher Mehlin, Ai Ching Lim
  • Patent number: 9988457
    Abstract: Antigen binding proteins that bind to human c-fms protein are provided. Nucleic acids encoding the antigen binding protein, vectors, and cells encoding the same are also provided. The antigen binding proteins can inhibit binding of c-fms to CSF-1, reduce monocyte migration into tumors, and reduce the accumulation of tumor-associated macrophages.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2018
    Assignee: AMGEN INC.
    Inventors: Kenneth Allan Brasel, James F. Smothers, Douglas Pat Cerretti
  • Publication number: 20160340434
    Abstract: Antigen binding proteins that bind to human c-fms protein are provided. Nucleic acids encoding the antigen binding protein, vectors, and cells encoding the same are also provided. The antigen binding proteins can inhibit binding of c-fms to CSF-1, reduce monocyte migration into tumors, and reduce the accumulation of tumor-associated macrophages.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2016
    Publication date: November 24, 2016
    Applicant: Amgen Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth Allan BRASEL, James F. SMOTHERS, Douglas Pat CERRETTI
  • Publication number: 20160251443
    Abstract: The present invention relates to IL-17 Receptor A (IL-17RA or IL-17R) antigen binding proteins, such as antibodies, polynucleotide sequences encoding said antigen binding proteins, and compositions and methods for diagnosing and treating diseases mediated by IL-17 Receptor A activation by one or more IL-17 ligands. The present invention relates to the identification of neutralizing determinants on IL-17 Receptor A (IL-17RA or IL-17R) and antibodies that bind thereto. Aspects of the invention also include antibodies that compete for binding with the IL-17RA neutralizing antibodies described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2016
    Publication date: September 1, 2016
    Inventors: Joel E. Tocker, Jacques J. Peschon, David Fitzpatrick, James F. Smothers, Christopher Mehlin, Ai Ching Lim
  • Publication number: 20160152700
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides compositions and methods relating to antigen binding proteins which bind to human thymic stromal lymphopoietin (TSLP), including antibodies. In particular embodiments, the disclosure provides fully human, humanized and chimeric anti-TSLP antibodies and derivatives of such antibodies. The disclosure further provides nucleic acids encoding such antibodies and antibody fragments and derivatives, and methods of making and using such antibodies including methods of treating and preventing TSLP-related inflammatory and fibrotic disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2016
    Publication date: June 2, 2016
    Inventors: Michael R. Comeau, James F. Smothers, Bo-Rin P. Yoon, Christopher Mehlin
  • Patent number: 9303084
    Abstract: Antigen binding proteins that bind to human c-fms protein are provided. Nucleic acids encoding the antigen binding protein, vectors, and cells encoding the same are also provided. The antigen binding proteins can inhibit binding of c-fms to CSF-1, reduce monocyte migration into tumors, and reduce the accumulation of tumor-associated macrophages.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2016
    Assignee: AMGEN INC.
    Inventors: Kenneth Allan Brasel, James F Smothers, Douglas Pat Cerretti
  • Patent number: 9284372
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides compositions and methods relating to antigen binding proteins which bind to human thymic stromal lymphopoietin (TSLP), including antibodies. In particular embodiments, the disclosure provides fully human, humanized and chimeric anti-TSLP antibodies and derivatives of such antibodies. The disclosure further provides nucleic acids encoding such antibodies and antibody fragments and derivatives, and methods of making and using such antibodies including methods of treating and preventing TSLP-related inflammatory and fibrotic disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2016
    Assignee: AMGEN INC.
    Inventors: Michael R Comeau, James F Smothers, Bo-Rin P Yoon, Christopher Mehlin
  • Patent number: 9096673
    Abstract: The present invention relates to IL-17 Receptor A antigen binding proteins, such as antibodies, and compositions and methods for diagnosing and treating diseases mediated by IL-17 Receptor A activation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2015
    Assignee: KIRIN-AMGEN, INC.
    Inventors: Joel Tocker, Jacques J. Peschon, James F. Smothers
  • Publication number: 20140356355
    Abstract: The present invention relates to IL-17 Receptor A (IL-17RA or IL-17R) antigen binding proteins, such as antibodies, polynucleotide sequences encoding said antigen binding proteins, and compositions and methods for diagnosing and treating diseases mediated by IL-17 Receptor A activation by one or more IL-17 ligands. The present invention relates to the identification of neutralizing determinants on IL-17 Receptor A (IL-17RA or IL-17R) and antibodies that bind thereto. Aspects of the invention also include antibodies that compete for binding with the IL-17RA neutralizing antibodies described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2014
    Publication date: December 4, 2014
    Inventors: Joel E. Tocker, Jacques J. Peschon, David Fitzpatrick, James F. Smothers, Christopher Mehlin, Ai Ching Lim
  • Patent number: 8790648
    Abstract: The present invention relates to IL-17 Receptor A (IL-17RA or IL-17R) antigen binding proteins, such as antibodies, polynucleotide sequences encoding said antigen binding proteins, and compositions and methods for diagnosing and treating diseases mediated by IL-17 Receptor A activation by one or more IL-17 ligands. The present invention relates to the identification of neutralizing determinants on IL-17 Receptor A (IL-17RA or IL-17R) and antibodies that bind thereto. Aspects of the invention also include antibodies that compete for binding with the IL-17RA neutralizing antibodies described herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2014
    Assignee: Amgen Inc.
    Inventors: Joel Tocker, Jacques J. Peschon, David Fitzpatrick, James F. Smothers, Christopher Mehlin, Ai Ching Lim
  • Publication number: 20140105916
    Abstract: Antigen binding proteins that bind to human c-fms protein are provided. Nucleic acids encoding the antigen binding protein, vectors, and cells encoding the same are also provided. The antigen binding proteins can inhibit binding of c-fms to CSF-1, reduce monocyte migration into tumors, and reduce the accumulation of tumor-associated macrophages.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2013
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Applicant: AMGEN INC.
    Inventors: Kenneth Allan BRASEL, James F SMOTHERS, Douglas Pat CERRETTI
  • Patent number: 8545842
    Abstract: The present invention relates to IL-17 receptor A (IL-17RA or IL-17R) antigen binding proteins, such as antibodies, and the polynucleotide sequences encoding them, as well as host cells, expression vectors, and methods of making IL-17 receptor A antigen binding proteins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2013
    Assignee: Kirin-Amgen, Inc.
    Inventors: Joel Tocker, Jacques J. Peschon, James F. Smothers
  • Patent number: 8513199
    Abstract: Antigen binding proteins that bind to human c-fms protein are provided. Nucleic acids encoding the antigen binding protein, vectors, and cells encoding the same are also provided. The antigen binding proteins can inhibit binding of c-fms to CSF-1, reduce monocyte migration into tumors, and reduce the accumulation of tumor-associated macrophages.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2013
    Assignee: Amgen Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth Allan Brasel, James F Smothers, Douglas Pat Cerretti
  • Publication number: 20120251547
    Abstract: The present invention relates to IL-17 Receptor A (IL-17RA or IL-17R) antigen binding proteins, such as antibodies, polynucleotide sequences encoding said antigen binding proteins, and compositions and methods for diagnosing and treating diseases mediated by IL-17 Receptor A activation by one or more IL-17 ligands. The present invention relates to the identification of neutralizing determinants on IL-17 Receptor A (IL-17RA or IL-17R) and antibodies that bind thereto. Aspects of the invention also include antibodies that compete for binding with the IL-17RA neutralizing antibodies described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2012
    Publication date: October 4, 2012
    Applicant: Amgen, Inc.
    Inventors: Joel TOCKER, Jacques J. Peschon, David Fitzpatrick, James F. Smothers, Christopher Mehlin, Ai Ching Lim