Patents by Inventor James F. Young

James F. Young 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: 20160000902
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to compositions and methods for raising immune responses against influenza and respiratory syncytial virus by administering combination immunogenic composition against both viruses at the same time. The combination compositions contain an RSV component and one, two, three, four, or more influenza components. The combination compositions provide a greater immune response than that obtained by separately administering the RSV and influenza components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2014
    Publication date: January 7, 2016
    Inventors: Gale E. SMITH, Gregg GLENN, Lou FRIES, James F. YOUNG
  • Patent number: 9010378
    Abstract: The present application relates to fluid liners. One example includes first and second recycled geosynthetic sheets having overlapping portions. A heat welded splice is formed along the overlapping portions creates a fluid seal between the first and second recycled geosynthetic sheets so that the first and second geosynthetic sheets collectively function as a fluid liner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Inventor: James F. Young
  • Publication number: 20140227309
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to compositions and methods for raising immune responses against influenza and respiratory synctial virus by administering combination immunogenic composition against both viruses at the same time. The combination compositions contain an RSV component and one, two, three, four, or more influenza components. The combination compositions provide a greater immune response than that obtained by separately administering the RSV and influenza components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2014
    Publication date: August 14, 2014
    Applicant: NOVAVAX, INC.
    Inventors: Gale E. SMITH, Greg GLENN, Lou FRIES, James F. YOUNG
  • Patent number: 8688141
    Abstract: In certain embodiments, a method for proximity determination includes receiving one or more network identifiers, each associated with a corresponding network, from a first mobile device. The method further includes receiving one or more network identifiers, each associated with a corresponding network, from a second mobile device. The method further includes processing the network identifiers received from the first and second mobile devices to determine whether the first mobile device and the second mobile device are in proximity to one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2014
    Assignee: Jambo Networks, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles S. Ribaudo, James F. Young, Jr.
  • Patent number: 8404236
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the discovery of antibodies that bind to novel epitopes present on membrane-anchored immunoglobulins and which bind to these novel epitopes on the surface of B cells and plasma cells. In addition, the antibodies of the present invention can mediate ADCC and can be useful to deplete those B cells and plasma cells expressing the novel epitopes of the invention. The antibodies of the present invention can be useful for the treatment of B cell-mediated diseases and diseases caused by monoclonal expansion of B cells. Accordingly the present invention also provides compositions and methods for the prevention, management, treatment or amelioration of B cell-mediated diseases and diseases caused by monoclonal expansion of B cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2013
    Assignee: MedImmune, LLC
    Inventors: Herren Wu, Peter Kiener, Partha S. Chowdhury, James F. Young
  • Publication number: 20120329475
    Abstract: In certain embodiments, a method for proximity determination includes receiving one or more network identifiers, each associated with a corresponding network, from a first mobile device. The method further includes receiving one or more network identifiers, each associated with a corresponding network, from a second mobile device. The method further includes processing the network identifiers received from the first and second mobile devices to determine whether the first mobile device and the second mobile device are in proximity to one another.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2012
    Publication date: December 27, 2012
    Applicant: Jambo Networks, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles S. Ribaudo, James F. Young, JR.
  • Publication number: 20120141463
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the discovery of antibodies that bind to novel epitopes present on membrane-anchored immunoglobulins and which bind to these novel epitopes on the surface of B cells and plasma cells. In addition, the antibodies of the present invention can mediate ADCC and can be useful to deplete those B cells and plasma cells expressing the novel epitopes of the invention. The antibodies of the present invention can be useful for the treatment of B cell-mediated diseases and diseases caused by monoclonal expansion of B cells. Accordingly the present invention also provides compositions and methods for the prevention, management, treatment or amelioration of B cell-mediated diseases and diseases caused by monoclonal expansion of B cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2012
    Publication date: June 7, 2012
    Applicant: MedImmune, LLC
    Inventors: Herren Wu, Peter Kiener, Partha S. Chowdhury, James F. Young
  • Publication number: 20120135006
    Abstract: Ultra high affinity antibodies with binding affinities in the range of 1010 M?1, and even 1011 M?1 are disclosed. Such antibodies include antibodies having novel high affinity complementarity determining regions (CDRs), especially those with framework and constant regions derived from either humans or mice. Methods of preparing and screening such antibodies, as well as methods of using them to prevent and/or treat disease, especially virus-induced diseases, are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2011
    Publication date: May 31, 2012
    Applicant: MedImmune, LLC
    Inventors: James F. Young, Leslie S. Johnson, William D. Huse, Herren Wu, Jeffry D. Watkins
  • Patent number: 8153133
    Abstract: High potency antibodies, including immunologically active fragments thereof, having high kinetic association rate constants and optional high affinities are disclosed, along with methods for producing such antibodies. The high potency antibodies disclosed herein are of either the neutralizing or non-neutralizing type and have specificity for antigens displayed by microorganisms, especially viruses, as well as antigenic sites present on cancer cells and on various types of toxins, and the products of toxins. Processes for producing high potency neutralizing antibodies and increasing the potency of already existing neutralizing antibodies are also described. Methods of using said antibodies in the prevention and/or treatment of diseases, especially diseases induced or caused by viruses, are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2012
    Assignee: MedImmune, LLC
    Inventors: James F. Young, Leslie S. Johnson, William D. Huse, Herren Wu, Jeffry D. Watkins
  • Patent number: 8150416
    Abstract: In certain embodiments, a method for proximity determination includes receiving one or more network identifiers, each associated with a corresponding network, from a first mobile device. The method further includes receiving one or more network identifiers, each associated with a corresponding network, from a second mobile device. The method further includes processing the network identifiers received from the first and second mobile devices to determine whether the first mobile device and the second mobile device are in proximity to one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2012
    Assignee: Jambo Networks, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles S. Ribaudo, James F. Young, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20120070447
    Abstract: The present invention encompasses novel antibodies and fragments thereof which immunospecifically bind to one or more RSV antigens and compositions comprising said antibodies and antibody fragments. The present invention encompasses methods preventing respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection in a human, comprising administering to said human a prophylactically effective amount of one or more antibodies or fragments thereof that immunospecifically bind to one or more RSV antigens, wherein a certain serum titer of said antibodies or antibody fragments is achieved in said human subject. The present invention also encompasses methods for treating or ameliorating symptoms associated with a RSV infection in a human, comprising administering to said human a therapeutically effective amount of one or more antibodies or fragments thereof that immunospecifically bind to one or more RSV antigens, wherein a certain serum titer of said antibodies or antibody fragments is achieved in said human subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2010
    Publication date: March 22, 2012
    Applicant: MEDIMMUNE, LLC
    Inventors: JAMES F. YOUNG, SCOTT KOENIG, LESLIE S. JOHNSON, WILLIAM D. HUSE, JEFFREY D. WATKINS, HERREN WU
  • Patent number: 8137670
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the discovery of antibodies that bind to novel epitopes present on membrane-anchored IgE and which bind to these novel epitopes on the surface of B cells and plasma cells. In addition, the antibodies of the present invention can mediate ADCC and can be useful to deplete those B cells and plasma cells expressing the novel epitopes of the invention. The antibodies of the present invention can be useful for the treatment of IgE-mediated diseases. Accordingly the present invention also provides compositions and methods for the prevention, management, treatment or amelioration of IgE-mediated diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Assignee: MedImmune, LLC
    Inventors: Herren Wu, Peter Kiener, Partha S. Chowdhury, James F. Young
  • Publication number: 20110158985
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods for preventing, managing, treating and/or ameliorating a Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) infection (e.g., acute RSV disease, or a RSV upper respiratory tract infection (URI) and/or lower respiratory tract infection (LRI)), otitis media (preferably, stemming from, caused by or associated with a RSV infection, such as a RSV URI and/or LRI), and/or a symptom or respiratory condition relating thereto (e.g., asthma, wheezing, and/or reactive airway disease (RAD)) in a subject, comprising administering to said human an effective amount of one or more antibodies that immunospecifically bind to one or more RSV antigens with a high affinity and/or high avidity. In some embodiments, one or more antibodies comprise a modified IgG constant domain, or FcRn-binding fragment thereof resulting in longer in vivo serum half-life.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2010
    Publication date: June 30, 2011
    Applicant: MEDIMMUNE, LLC
    Inventors: GENEVIEVE LOSONSKY, EDWARD M. CONNOR, JAMES F. YOUNG, HERREN WU, WILLIAM DALL'ACQUA
  • Patent number: 7847082
    Abstract: The present invention encompasses novel antibodies and fragments thereof which immunospecifically bind to one or more RSV antigens and compositions comprising said antibodies and antibody fragments. The present invention encompasses methods preventing respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection in a human, comprising administering to said human a prophylactically effective amount of one or more antibodies or fragments thereof that immunospecifically bind to one or more RSV antigens, wherein a certain serum titer of said antibodies or antibody fragments is achieved in said human subject. The present invention also encompasses methods for treating or ameliorating symptoms associated with a RSV infection in a human, comprising administering to said human a therapeutically effective amount of one or more antibodies or fragments thereof that immunospecifically bind to one or more RSV antigens, wherein a certain serum titer of said antibodies or antibody fragments is achieved in said human subject.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2010
    Assignee: MedImmune, LLC
    Inventors: James F. Young, Scott Koenig, Leslie S. Johnson, William D. Huse, Jeffrey D. Watkins, Herren Wu
  • Publication number: 20100278813
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for broad spectrum prevention and treatment of viral respiratory infection. In particular, the present invention relates to methods for preventing, treating or ameliorating symptoms associated with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), parainfluenza virus (PIV), and/or human metapneumovirus (hMPV) infection, the methods comprising administering to a subject an effective amount of one or more anti-RSV-antigen antibodies or antigen-binding fragments thereof, one or more anti-hMPV-antigen antibodies or antigen-binding fragments thereof, and/or one or more anti-PIV-antigen antibodies or antigen-binding fragments thereof. In certain embodiments, a certain serum titer of the anti-RSV-antigen antibodies, anti-PIV-antigen antibodies, and/or anti-hMPV-antigen antibodies or antigen-binding fragments thereof is achieved in said subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2007
    Publication date: November 4, 2010
    Applicants: MedImmune, Inc., Vironovative B.V.
    Inventors: James F. Young, Peter Kiener, Albertus Dominicus Erasmus Osterhaus, Ronaldus Adrianus Maria Fouchier
  • Publication number: 20100266614
    Abstract: Ultra high affinity antibodies with binding affinities in the range of 1010 M?1, and even 1011 M?1 are disclosed. Such antibodies include antibodies having novel high affinity complementarity determining regions (CDRs), especially those with framework and constant regions derived from either humans or mice. Methods of preparing and screening such antibodies, as well as methods of using them to prevent and/or treat disease, especially virus-induced diseases, are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2010
    Publication date: October 21, 2010
    Applicant: MedImmune, LLC
    Inventors: James F. YOUNG, Leslie S. Johnson, William D. Huse, Herren Wu, Jeffry D. Watkins
  • Publication number: 20100263748
    Abstract: The present application relates to fluid liners. One example includes first and second recycled geosynthetic sheets having overlapping portions. A heat welded splice is formed along the overlapping portions creates a fluid seal between the first and second recycled geosynthetic sheets so that the first and second geosynthetic sheets collectively function as a fluid liner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2010
    Publication date: October 21, 2010
    Inventor: James F. Young
  • Publication number: 20100239574
    Abstract: High potency antibodies, including immunologically active fragments thereof, having high kinetic association rate constants and optional high affinities are disclosed, along with methods for producing such antibodies. The high potency antibodies disclosed herein are of either the neutralizing or non-neutralizing type and have specificity for antigens displayed by microorganisms, especially viruses, as well as antigenic sites present on cancer cells and on various types of toxins, and the products of toxins. Processes for producing high potency neutralizing antibodies and increasing the potency of already existing neutralizing antibodies are also described. Methods of using said antibodies in the prevention and/or treatment of diseases, especially diseases induced or caused by viruses, are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2010
    Publication date: September 23, 2010
    Applicants: MEDIMMUNE, LLC, APPLIED MOLECULAR EVOLUTION, INC.
    Inventors: JAMES F. YOUNG, LESLIE S. JOHNSON, WILLIAM D. HUSE, HERREN WU, JEFFRY D. WATKINS
  • Patent number: 7740851
    Abstract: Ultra high affinity antibodies with binding affinities in the range of 1010 M?1, and even 1011 M?1 are disclosed. Such antibodies include antibodies having novel high affinity complementarity determining regions (CDRs), especially those with framework and constant regions derived from either humans or mice. Methods of preparing and screening such antibodies, as well as methods of using them to prevent and/or treat disease, especially virus-induced diseases, are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2010
    Assignee: MedImmune, LLC
    Inventors: James F. Young, Leslie S. Johnson, William D. Huse, Herren Wu, Jeffry D. Watkins
  • Publication number: 20100098708
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods for preventing, managing, treating and/or ameliorating a Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) infection (e.g., acute RSV disease, or a RSV upper respiratory tract infection (URI) and/or lower respiratory tract infection (LRI)), otitis media (preferably, stemming from, caused by or associated with a RSV infection, such as a RSV URI and/or LRI), and/or a symptom or respiratory condition relating thereto (e.g., asthma, wheezing, and/or reactive airway disease (RAD)) in a subject, comprising administering to said human an effective amount of one or more antibodies that immunospecifically bind to one or more RSV antigens with a high affinity and/or high avidity. In some embodiments, one or more antibodies comprise a modified IgG constant domain, or FcRn-binding fragment thereof resulting in longer in vivo serum half-life.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2009
    Publication date: April 22, 2010
    Applicant: MedImmune, LLC
    Inventors: Genevieve Losonsky, Edward M. Connor, James F. Young, Herren Wu, William Dall'Acqua