Patents by Inventor Lars Aagaard

Lars Aagaard 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: 9953131
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel short interfering RNA (siRNA) molecules that are multi-targeted. More specifically, the present invention relates to siRNA molecules that target two or more sequences. In one embodiment, multi-targeting siRNA molecules are designed to incorporate features of siRNA molecules and features of micro-RNA (miRNA) molecules. In another embodiment, multi-targeting siRNA molecules are designed so that each strand is directed to separate targets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2018
    Assignee: City of Hope
    Inventors: John J. Rossi, Ola Snove, Ali Ehsani, Pal Saetrom, Britta Vallazza, Jane Zhang, Lars Aagaard
  • Publication number: 20170004254
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel short interfering RNA (siRNA) molecules that are multi-targeted. More specifically, the present invention relates to siRNA molecules that target two or more sequences. In one embodiment, multi-targeting siRNA molecules are designed to incorporate features of siRNA molecules and features of micro-RNA (miRNA) molecules. In another embodiment, multi-targeting siRNA molecules are designed so that each strand is directed to separate targets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2016
    Publication date: January 5, 2017
    Applicant: CITY OF HOPE
    Inventors: John J. ROSSI, Ola Snove, Ali Ehsani, Pal Saetrom, Britta Vallazza, Jane Zhang, Lars Aagaard
  • Patent number: 9487785
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel short interfering RNA (siRNA) molecules that are multi-targeted. More specifically, the present invention relates to siRNA molecules that target two or more sequences. In one embodiment, multi-targeting siRNA molecules are designed to incorporate features of siRNA molecules and features of micro-RNA (miRNA) molecules. In another embodiment, multi-targeting siRNA molecules are designed so that each strand is directed to separate targets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2016
    Assignee: CITY OF HOPE
    Inventors: John J. Rossi, Ola Snove, Jr., Ali Ehsani, Pal Saetrom, Jr., Britta Vallazza, Jane Zhang, Lars Aagaard
  • Publication number: 20150105450
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel short interfering RNA (siRNA) molecules that are multi-targeted. More specifically, the present invention relates to siRNA molecules that target two or more sequences. In one embodiment, multi-targeting siRNA molecules are designed to incorporate features of siRNA molecules and features of micro-RNA (miRNA) molecules. In another embodiment, multi-targeting siRNA molecules are designed so that each strand is directed to separate targets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2014
    Publication date: April 16, 2015
    Applicant: CITY OF HOPE
    Inventors: John J. ROSSI, Ola SNOVE, JR., Ali EHSANI, Pal SAETROM, JR., Britta HOEHN, Jane ZHANG, Lars AAGAARD
  • Patent number: 8946401
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel short interfering RNA (siRNA) molecules that are multi-targeted. More specifically, the present invention relates to siRNA molecules that target two or more sequences. In one embodiment, multi-targeting siRNA molecules are designed to incorporate features of siRNA molecules and features of micro-RNA (miRNA) molecules. In another embodiment, multi-targeting siRNA molecules are designed so that each strand is directed to separate targets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2015
    Assignee: City of Hope
    Inventors: John J. Rossi, Ola Snove, Jr., Ali Ehsani, Pal Saetrom, Britta Hoehn, Jane Zhang, Lars Aagaard
  • Patent number: 8435394
    Abstract: The application provides an assembly comprising a housing (20) having an electrical housing connector (50) and a strip port (40) for a BGM sensor arranged in the vicinity of the electrical connector. The assembly further comprises an external electrical connector (60) adapted for releasable connection to the housing connector, wherein the external electrical connector comprises a portion (62) adapted to block the port opening when the external electrical connector is connected to the housing connector, thereby preventing insertion of a strip in the port when the two connectors are connected to each other. In this way it is prevented in a simple and cost-effective manner that a patient via an inserted strip is subjected to a too high voltage or current supplied to the circuitry of the electronic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2013
    Assignee: Novo Nordisk A/S
    Inventors: Jesper Bach Nørgaard, Lars Aagaard
  • Patent number: 8394060
    Abstract: A reservoir unit is provided comprising a housing in which a reservoir with a transparent portion is arranged, the housing comprising a window allowing a portion of the reservoir to be inspected. The reservoir unit is adapted to be moved from a first “cold” condition to a second “warm” condition with no visible water condensing on the interior surface of the window portion. Further, the vent is adapted to provide pressure equalization between the interior of the housing and the exterior. In this way it is possible to perform visual inspection of the reservoir at all times without being confused by dew or condensed water drops, e.g. when a prefilled reservoir unit containing a drug which requires storage at a given low temperature, as is the case for insulin-containing drugs, is taken out in ambient temperature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2013
    Assignee: Novo Nordisk A/S
    Inventors: Karsten Kallesøe Nielsen, Lars Aagaard
  • Publication number: 20120046343
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel short interfering RNA (siRNA) molecules that are multi-targeted. More specifically, the present invention relates to siRNA molecules that target two or more sequences. In one embodiment, multi-targeting siRNA molecules are designed to incorporate features of siRNA molecules and features of micro-RNA (miRNA) molecules. In another embodiment, multi-targeting siRNA molecules are designed so that each strand is directed to separate targets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2011
    Publication date: February 23, 2012
    Applicant: CITY OF HOPE
    Inventors: John J. ROSSI, Ola SNOVE, JR., Ali EHSANI, Pal SAETROM, Britta HOEHN, Jane ZHANG, Lars AAGAARD
  • Patent number: 8071752
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel short interfering RNA (siRNA) molecules that are multi-targeted. More specifically, the present invention relates to siRNA molecules that target two or more sequences. In one embodiment, multi-targeting siRNA molecules are designed to incorporate features of siRNA molecules and features of micro-RNA (miRNA) molecules. In another embodiment, multi-targeting siRNA molecules are designed so that each strand is directed to separate targets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2011
    Assignee: City of Hope
    Inventors: John J. Rossi, Ola Snove, Jr., Ali Ehsani, Pal Saetrom, Jr., Britta Hoehn, Jane Zhang, Lars Aagaard
  • Publication number: 20110160670
    Abstract: A reservoir unit is provided comprising a housing in which a reservoir with a transparent portion is arranged, the housing comprising a window allowing a portion of the reservoir to be inspected. The reservoir unit is adapted to be moved from a first “cold” condition to a second “warm” condition with no visible water condensing on the interior surface of the window portion. Further, the vent is adapted to provide pressure equalization between the interior of the housing and the exterior. In this way it is possible to perform visual inspection of the reservoir at all times without being confused by dew or condensed water drops, e.g. when a prefilled reservoir unit containing a drug which requires storage at a given low temperature, as is the case for insulin-containing drugs, is taken out in ambient temperature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2011
    Publication date: June 30, 2011
    Applicant: Novo Nordisk A/S
    Inventors: Karsten Kallesoe Nielsen, Lars Aagaard
  • Publication number: 20100133099
    Abstract: The application provides an assembly comprising a housing (20) having an electrical housing connector (50) and a strip port (40) for a BGM sensor arranged in the vicinity of the electrical connector. The assembly further comprises an external electrical connector (60) adapted for releasable connection to the housing connector, wherein the external electrical connector comprises a portion (62) adapted to block the port opening when the external electrical connector is connected to the housing connector, thereby preventing insertion of a strip in the port when the two connectors are connected to each other. In this way it is prevented in a simple and cost-effective manner that a patient via an inserted strip is subjected to a too high voltage or current supplied to the circuitry of the electronic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2008
    Publication date: June 3, 2010
    Applicant: Novo Nordisk A/S
    Inventors: Jesper Bach Nørgaard, Lars Aagaard, Jens Aage Munk
  • Publication number: 20090118682
    Abstract: The invention provides a reservoir unit with a reservoir arranged within a housing. The reservoir defines an interior adapted to contain a translucent fluid drug, and comprises a first transparent area. A second area is associated with the reservoir and arranged substantially opposite the first area, the second area comprising a visually non-uniform portion. The housing comprises an inspection portion allowing a user to inspect a portion of the reservoir through the first area with the second area serving as a background, the second area thereby serving as an aid for evaluating a condition of a drug contained in the reservoir, e.g. fibrillated insulin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2006
    Publication date: May 7, 2009
    Applicant: Novo Nordisk A/S
    Inventors: Steffen Hansen, Per Jeppesen, Lars Aagaard, Kirsten Bundgaard-Nielsen, Anita Joan Hansen
  • Publication number: 20080287870
    Abstract: A reservoir unit (200) is provided comprising a housing (201) in which a reservoir (250) with a transparent portion (251) is arranged, the housing comprising a window (203) allowing a portion of the reservoir to be inspected. The reservoir unit is adapted to be moved from a first “cold” condition to a second “warm” condition with no visible water condensing on the interior surface of the window portion. Further, a vent (210, 211) is adapted to provide pressure equalization between the interior of the housing and the exterior. In this way it is possible to perform visual inspection of the reservoir at all times without being confused by dew or condensed water drops, e.g. when a prefilled reservoir unit containing a drug which requires storage at a given low temperature, as is the case for insulin-containing drugs, is taken out in ambient temperature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2006
    Publication date: November 20, 2008
    Applicant: Nov Nordisk A/S
    Inventors: Karsten Kallesoe Nielsen, Lars Aagaard
  • Publication number: 20040248083
    Abstract: The present invention relates to improved vectors useful in gene therapy which improvement particularly resides in improved safety of such vectors. The improvement is achieved by incorporating sequences into the gene therapy vector which promote dimer formation of transcripts derived from said vector. Such sequences are in a preferred embodiment self-complementary palindromic or nonpalindromic sequences.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2004
    Publication date: December 9, 2004
    Inventors: Jacob Giehm Mikkelsen, Soeren Vestergaard Rasmussen, Mogens Duch, Finn Skou Pedersen, Lars Aagaard