Patents by Inventor Karl Weyer

Karl Weyer 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: 9272031
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a purified antibody molecule preparation being characterized in that at least one antigen binding site comprises a glycosylated asparagine (Asn) in the variable region of the heavy chain (VH). More specifically, a pharmaceutical and a diagnostic composition comprising said antibody molecule and antibody mixtures are provided which is/are capable of specifically recognizing the ?-A4 peptide/A?4. The present invention relates in particular to a mixture of antibodies comprising one or two glycosylated antigen binding sites with a glycosylated asparagine (Asn) in the variable region of the heavy chain, i.e. mixtures of isoforms of antibodies which comprise a glycosylated Asn in the variable region of the heavy chain (VH). Also disclosed are compositions or antibody preparations comprising the specifically glycosylated antibody isoforms. Furthermore, the pharmaceutical and diagnostic uses for these antibodies are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2016
    Assignee: F. Hoffmann-La Roche Inc.
    Inventors: Hansruedi Loetscher, Walter Huber, Diana Schuhbauer, Karl Weyer, Manfred Brockhaus, Bernd Bohrmann, Hans Koll, Andreas Schaubmar, Kurt Lang
  • Publication number: 20150165022
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a purified antibody molecule preparation being characterized in that at least one antigen binding site comprises a glycosylated asparagine (Asn) in the variable region of the heavy chain (VH). More specifically, a pharmaceutical and a diagnostic composition comprising said antibody molecule and antibody mixtures are provided which is/are capable of specifically recognizing the ?-A4 peptide/A?4. The present invention relates in particular to a mixture of antibodies comprising one or two glycosylated antigen binding sites with a glycosylated asparagine (Asn) in the variable region of the heavy chain, i.e. mixtures of isoforms of antibodies which comprise a glycosylated Asn in the variable region of the heavy chain (VH). Also disclosed are compositions or antibody preparations comprising the specifically glycosylated antibody isoforms. Furthermore, the pharmaceutical and diagnostic uses for these antibodies are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2014
    Publication date: June 18, 2015
    Inventors: Hansruedi LOETSCHER, Walter HUBER, Diana SCHUHBAUER, Karl WEYER, Manfred BROCKHAUS, Bernd BOHRMANN, Hans KOLL, Andreas SCHAUBMAR, Kurt LANG
  • Patent number: 8906370
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a purified antibody molecule preparation being characterized in that at least one antigen binding site comprises a glycosylated asparagine (Asn) in the variable region of the heavy chain (VH). More specifically, a pharmaceutical and a diagnostic composition comprising said antibody molecule and antibody mixtures are provided which is/are capable of specifically recognizing the ?-A4 peptide/A?4. The present invention relates in particular to a mixture of antibodies comprising one or two glycosylated antigen binding sites with a glycosylated asparagine (Asn) in the variable region of the heavy chain, i.e. mixtures of isoforms of antibodies which comprise a glycosylated Asn in the variable region of the heavy chain (VH). Also disclosed are compositions or antibody preparations comprising the specifically glycosylated antibody isoforms. Furthermore, the pharmaceutical and diagnostic uses for these antibodies are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2014
    Assignee: Hoffmann-La Roche Inc.
    Inventors: Hansruedi Loetscher, Walter Huber, Diana Schuhbauer, Karl Weyer, Manfred Brockhaus, Bernd Bohrmann, Hans Koll, Andreas Schaubmar, Kurt Lang
  • Publication number: 20090252724
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a purified antibody molecule preparation being characterized in that at least one antigen binding site comprises a glycosylated asparagine (Asn) in the variable region of the heavy chain (VH). More specifically, a pharmaceutical and a diagnostic composition comprising said antibody molecule and antibody mixtures are provided which is/are capable of specifically recognizing the ?-A4 peptide/A?4. The present invention relates in particular to a mixture of antibodies comprising one or two glycosylated antigen binding sites with a glycosylated asparagine (Asn) in the variable region of the heavy chain, i.e. mixtures of isoforms of antibodies which comprise a glycosylated Asn in the variable region of the heavy chain (VH). Also disclosed are compositions or antibody preparations comprising the specifically glycosylated antibody isoforms. Furthermore, the pharmaceutical and diagnostic uses for these antibodies are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2006
    Publication date: October 8, 2009
    Inventors: Hansruedi Loetscher, Walter Huber, Diana Schuhbauer, Karl Weyer, Manfred Brockhaus, Bernd Bohrmann, Hans Koll, Andreas Schaubmar, Kurt Lang
  • Patent number: 7319933
    Abstract: The present invention provides a novel method for determining the biological activity of a compound comprising the steps of a) contacting a host with a compound; b) determining the general transcriptional gene response of the host; and c) quantitating the general transcriptional gene response induced by said compound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2008
    Assignee: Hoffmann-La Roche Inc.
    Inventors: Ulrich Certa, Stefan Foser, Karl Weyer
  • Publication number: 20040223950
    Abstract: The invention is concerned with positional isomers of monopegylated interferon alpha 2a, with a method for their isolation and for their use in the manufacture of medicaments for the treatment of illnesses, especially for the treatment of viral diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2003
    Publication date: November 11, 2004
    Inventors: Doris Brugger, Stefan Foser, Alfred Schacher, Karl Weyer
  • Publication number: 20040185489
    Abstract: The present invention provides a novel method for determining the biological activity of a compound comprising the steps of a) contacting a host with a compound; b) determining the general transcriptional gene response of the host; and c) quantitating the general transcriptional gene response induced by said compound.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2004
    Publication date: September 23, 2004
    Inventors: Ulrich Certa, Stefan Foser, Karl Weyer
  • Patent number: 6005075
    Abstract: The invention provides processes for producing Alpha-Interferon (IFN-.alpha.) free from possible mouse and/or virus contamination. The present invention further provides homogeneous IFN-.alpha. free from mouse and/or virus contamination and its use in antitumor and/or antiviral treatment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 21, 1999
    Assignee: Hoffmann-La Roche Inc.
    Inventors: Urs Ettlin, Erich Hochuli, Alfred Schacher, Karl Weyer