Patents by Inventor Kenneth Simon

Kenneth Simon 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: 9567391
    Abstract: In one aspect, the disclosure provides neutralizing antibodies against JCV and methods for the treatment of PML. In some embodiments, aspects of the invention relate to an isolated JC-virus neutralizing monoclonal antibody against JCV capsid protein VPI (JCV-VP1). In some embodiments, the antibody suppresses infectivity of the JC-virus. In some embodiments, the antibody binds the sialic acid binding pocket of JCV-VPI. In some embodiments, the antibody binds JCV-VP 1 comprising one or more of the following mutations: S269F, S269Y, S267F, N265D, Q271 H, D66H, K60E, K60N and L55F.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2017
    Assignee: Biogen MA Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth Simon, Thomas Cameron, Mia Rushe, Justin Caravella, George Campbell Kaynor
  • Patent number: 9567392
    Abstract: In one aspect, the disclosure provides neutralizing antibodies against JCV and methods for the treatment of PML. In some embodiments, aspects of the invention relate to an isolated JC-vims neutralizing monoclonal antibody against JCV capsid protein VPI (JCV-VP1). In some embodiments, the antibody suppresses infectivity of the JC-vims. In some embodiments, the antibody binds the sialic acid binding pocket of JCV-VP1.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2017
    Assignee: Biogen MA Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth Simon, Thomas Cameron, Deping Wang, Joseph Arndt, Mia Rushe, Justin Caravella, Eric Day
  • Publication number: 20150056188
    Abstract: In one aspect, the disclosure provides neutralizing antibodies against JCV and methods for the treatment of PML. In some embodiments, aspects of the invention relate to an isolated JC-virus neutralizing monoclonal antibody against JCV capsid protein VPI (JCV-VP1). In some embodiments, the antibody suppresses infectivity of the JC-virus. In some embodiments, the antibody binds the sialic acid binding pocket of JCV-VPI. In some embodiments, the antibody binds JCV-VP 1 comprising one or more of the following mutations: S269F, S269Y, S267F, N265D, Q271 H, D66H, K60E, K60N and L55F.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: February 26, 2015
    Applicant: Biogen Idec MA Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth Simon, Thomas Cameron, Mia Rushe, Justin Caravella, George Campbell Kaynor
  • Publication number: 20150050271
    Abstract: In one aspect, the disclosure provides neutralizing antibodies against JCV and methods for the treatment of PML. In some embodiments, aspects of the invention relate to an isolated JC-vims neutralizing monoclonal antibody against JCV capsid protein VPI (JCV-VP1). In some embodiments, the antibody suppresses infectivity of the JC-vims. In some embodiments, the antibody binds the sialic acid binding pocket of JCV-VP1.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: February 19, 2015
    Applicant: Biogen Idec MA Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth Simon, Thomas Cameron, Deping Wang, Joseph Arndt, Mia Rushe, Justin Caravella, Eric Day
  • Patent number: 8349324
    Abstract: The present invention is based, at least in part, on the discovery that strategic modifications of non-human donor antibody CDR residue(s) can be used to humanize antibodies. Such modifications modulate the 3D structural fit between donor antibody CDRs and human acceptor antibody framework regions that comprise the variable domains of a CDR-grafted antibody. Whereas prior art methods of humanization have relied on making framework substitutions (in which selected human framework residues are backmutated to the corresponding amino acid residue present in the non-human donor antibody), the instant invention is based, at least in part, on a method of humanizing antibodies in which selected CDR residues, and optionally adjacent FR residues, are changed in order to accommodate differences in FR amino acid sequences between donor and acceptor antibodies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2013
    Assignee: Biogen Idec MA Inc.
    Inventors: Alexey Alexandrovich Lugovskoy, Karl Hanf, You Li, Kenneth Simon, Herman Van Vlijmen
  • Publication number: 20110073606
    Abstract: An apparatus that allows for safe and secure transport of a tank, canister, container or cylinder in the upright position on the seat in a vehicle, using the three point seat belt mechanism provided in the vehicle. The primary use was directed toward transportation of a 20 pound propane tank. An apparatus consisting of a body and a bracket, attachment or mechanism that holds the seats belts in place around the tank or cylinder. The body comes into contact with the tank and the brackets, attachments or mechanism that are a part of the body, allow for the three point seat belt straps to be placed in a proper position to hold the tank against the car seat in the car. There is also a retaining strap that goes around the value area of the tank to hold it in place.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2010
    Publication date: March 31, 2011
    Inventor: Kenneth Simon
  • Publication number: 20100093980
    Abstract: The present invention is based, at least in part, on the discovery that strategic modifications of non-human donor antibody CDR residue(s) can be used to humanize antibodies. Such modifications modulate the 3D structural fit between donor antibody CDRs and human acceptor antibody framework regions that comprise the variable domains of a CDR-grafted antibody. Whereas prior art methods of humanization have relied on making framework substitutions (in which selected human framework residues are backmutated to the corresponding amino acid residue present in the non-human donor antibody), the instant invention is based, at least in part, on a method of humanizing antibodies in which selected CDR residues, and optionally adjacent FR residues, are changed in order to accommodate differences in FR amino acid sequences between donor and acceptor antibodies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2009
    Publication date: April 15, 2010
    Applicant: Biogen Idec MA Inc.
    Inventors: Alexey Alexandrovich Lugovskoy, Karl Hanf, You Li, Kenneth Simon, Herman van Vlijmen
  • Patent number: 7678371
    Abstract: The present invention is based, at least in part, on the discovery that strategic modifications of non-human donor antibody CDR residue(s) can be used to humanize antibodies. Such modifications modulate the 3D structural fit between donor antibody CDRs and human acceptor antibody framework regions that comprise the variable domains of a CDR-grafted antibody. Whereas prior art methods of humanization have relied on making framework substitutions (in which selected human framework residues are backmutated to the corresponding amino acid residue present in the non-human donor antibody), the instant invention is based, at least in part, on a method of humanizing antibodies in which selected CDR residues, and optionally adjacent FR residues, are changed in order to accommodate differences in FR amino acid sequences between donor and acceptor antibodies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2010
    Assignee: Biogen Idec MA Inc.
    Inventors: Alexey Alexandrovich Lugovskoy, Karl Hanf, You Li, Kenneth Simon, Herman Van Vlijmen
  • Patent number: 7429645
    Abstract: This invention concerns humanized antibodies specific for the lymphotoxin beta receptor (LT-?-R), cell lines that produce these antibodies, immunochemicals made from the antibodies, and diagnostic methods that use the antibodies. The invention also relates to the use of the antibodies alone or in combination with chemotherapeutic agent(s) in therapeutic methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2008
    Assignee: Biogen Idec MA Inc.
    Inventors: Ellen Garber, Kenneth Simon, Jose William Saldanha
  • Publication number: 20060258852
    Abstract: The present invention is based, at least in part, on the discovery that strategic modifications of non-human donor antibody CDR residue(s) can be used to humanize antibodies. Such modifications modulate the 3D structural fit between donor antibody CDRs and human acceptor antibody framework regions that comprise the variable domains of a CDR-grafted antibody. Whereas prior art methods of humanization have relied on making framework substitutions (in which selected human framework residues are backmutated to the corresponding amino acid residue present in the non-human donor antibody), the instant invention is based, at least in part, on a method of humanizing antibodies in which selected CDR residues, and optionally adjacent FR residues, are changed in order to accommodate differences in FR amino acid sequences between donor and acceptor antibodies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2006
    Publication date: November 16, 2006
    Applicant: Biogen Idec MA Inc.
    Inventors: Alexey Lugovskoy, Karl Hanf, You Li, Kenneth Simon, Herman van Vlijmen
  • Publication number: 20060222644
    Abstract: This invention concerns humanized antibodies specific for the lymphotoxin beta receptor (LT-?-R), cell lines that produce these antibodies, immunochemicals made from the antibodies, and diagnostic methods that use the antibodies. The invention also relates to the use of the antibodies alone or in combination with chemotherapeutic agent(s) in therapeutic methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2004
    Publication date: October 5, 2006
    Applicant: Biogen Idec MA Inc.
    Inventors: Ellen Garber, Kenneth Simon, Jose Saldanha
  • Publication number: 20050255102
    Abstract: Monoclonal antibodies that specifically bind to M.96. Also included are methods of using these antibodies to treat mammals having or at risk of having 006-mediated diseases, or to diagnose % Qmediated diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2003
    Publication date: November 17, 2005
    Inventors: Shelia Violette, Paul Weinreb, Kenneth Simon, Dean Sheppard, Diane Leone
  • Patent number: D583188
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2008
    Inventor: Kenneth Simon