Patents by Inventor Jeffrey D. Watkins
Jeffrey D. Watkins 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).
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Patent number: 9714419Abstract: The present invention provides PEGylated tyrosyl-tRNA synthetase (YRS) polypeptides, compositions comprising the same, and methods of using such polypeptides and compositions for treating or diagnosing a variety of conditions. The PEGylated YRS polypeptides of the invention have improved controlled release properties, stability, half-life, and other pharmacokinetic properties compared to non-PEGylated YRS polypeptides.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2012Date of Patent: July 25, 2017Assignee: aTyr Pharma, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey D. Watkins, Ying Ji Buechler, Chi-Fang Wu, Minh-Ha Do, Alain P. Vasserot, John D. Mendlein
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Patent number: 9688978Abstract: The present invention provides aspartyl-tRNA synthetase and Fc region conjugate polypeptides (DRS-Fc conjugates), such as DRS-Fc fusion proteins, compositions comprising the same, and methods of using such conjugates and compositions for treating or diagnosing a variety of conditions. The DRS-Fc conjugates of the invention have improved controlled release properties, stability, half-life, and other pharmacokinetic and biological properties relative to corresponding, unmodified DRS polypeptides.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2012Date of Patent: June 27, 2017Assignee: aTyr Pharma, Inc.Inventors: Ying Ji Buechler, Chi-Fang Wu, Ryan Andrew Adams, Jeffrey D. Watkins, John D. Mendlein
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Publication number: 20140335087Abstract: The present invention provides aspartyl-tRNA synthetase and Fc region conjugate polypeptides (DRS-Fc conjugates), such as DRS-Fc fusion proteins, compositions comprising the same, and methods of using such conjugates and compositions for treating or diagnosing a variety of conditions. The DRS-Fc conjugates of the invention have improved controlled release properties, stability, half-life, and other pharmacokinetic and biological properties relative to corresponding, unmodified DRS polypeptides.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 27, 2012Publication date: November 13, 2014Inventors: Ying Ji Buechler, Chi-Fang Wu, Ryan Andrew Adams, Jeffrey D. Watkins, John D. Mendlein
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Publication number: 20140255378Abstract: The present invention provides PEGylated tyrosyl-tRNA synthetase (YRS) polypeptides, compositions comprising the same, and methods of using such polypeptides and compositions for treating or diagnosing a variety of conditions. The PEGylated YRS polypeptides of the invention have improved controlled release properties, stability, half-life, and other pharmacokinetic properties compared to non-PEGylated YRS polypeptides.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2012Publication date: September 11, 2014Applicant: aTyr Pharma, IncInventors: Jeffrey D. Watkins, Ying Ji Buechler, Chi-Fang Wu, Minh-Ha Do, Alain P. Vasserot, John D. Mendlein
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Publication number: 20120070447Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2010Publication date: March 22, 2012Applicant: MEDIMMUNE, LLCInventors: JAMES F. YOUNG, SCOTT KOENIG, LESLIE S. JOHNSON, WILLIAM D. HUSE, JEFFREY D. WATKINS, HERREN WU
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Patent number: 7847082Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 1, 2009Date of Patent: December 7, 2010Assignee: MedImmune, LLCInventors: James F. Young, Scott Koenig, Leslie S. Johnson, William D. Huse, Jeffrey D. Watkins, Herren Wu
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Patent number: 7700735Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 1, 2001Date of Patent: April 20, 2010Assignee: MedImmune, LLCInventors: James F. Young, Leslie S. Johnson, William D. Huse, Herron Wu, Jeffrey D. Watkins
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Publication number: 20100028948Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2009Publication date: February 4, 2010Applicant: MedImmune, LLCInventors: James F. Young, Scott Koenig, Leslie S. Johnson, William D. Huse, Jeffrey D. Watkins, Herren Wu
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Patent number: 7635568Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 26, 2004Date of Patent: December 22, 2009Assignee: MedImmune, LLCInventors: James F. Young, Scott Koenig, Leslie S. Johnson, William D. Huse, Jeffrey D. Watkins, Herren Wu
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Patent number: 7553489Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 20, 2006Date of Patent: June 30, 2009Assignee: MedImmune, LLCInventors: James F. Young, Scott Koenig, Leslie S. Johnson, William D. Huse, Jeffrey D. Watkins, Herren Wu
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Publication number: 20080213281Abstract: The invention provides a butyrylchinesterase variant, a method of converting a camptothecin derivative to a topoisomerase inhibitor by contacting the camptothecin derivative with a butyrylcholinesterase variant and a method of treating cancer by administering to an individual an effective amount a butyrylcholinesterase variant exhibiting increased capability to convert a camptothecin derivative to a topoisomerase inhibitor compared to butyrylcholinesterase.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2003Publication date: September 4, 2008Applicant: Applied Molecular Evolution, Inc. c/o Eli Lilly and Company Patent DivisionInventors: Jeffrey D. Watkins, James D. Pancock
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Patent number: 7323172Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 8, 2004Date of Patent: January 29, 2008Assignee: MedImmune, Inc.Inventors: James F. Young, Scott Koenig, Leslie S. Johnson, William D. Huse, Jeffrey D. Watkins, Herren Wu
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Patent number: 7229619Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 28, 2000Date of Patent: June 12, 2007Assignee: MedImmune, Inc.Inventors: James F. Young, Scott Koenig, Leslie S. Johnson, William D. Huse, Jeffrey D. Watkins, Herren Wu
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Patent number: 7179900Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 31, 2003Date of Patent: February 20, 2007Assignee: MedImmune, Inc.Inventors: James F. Young, Scott Koenig, Leslie S. Johnson, William D. Huse, Jeffrey D. Watkins, Herren Wu
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Patent number: 6855493Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 28, 2001Date of Patent: February 15, 2005Assignee: MedImmune, Inc.Inventors: James F. Young, Scott Koenig, Leslie S. Johnson, William D. Huse, Jeffrey D. Watkins