Patents by Inventor Lou Vaickus

Lou Vaickus 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: 20170158765
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of using anti-ILT5 antibodies and ILT5-binding fragments thereof to induce an immunostimulatory effect in a T cell when such a T cell is contacted with an antigen presenting cell (APC) that has been previously contacted with the anti-ILT5 antibody or ILT5-binding fragment. Also disclosed herein are methods of using anti-ILT5 antibodies and ILT5-binding fragments thereof to inhibit a response in a T cell (e.g., a proliferative response) when such a T cell is concomitantly contacted, or has previously been contacted, with an APC, which APC is simultaneously contacted with the anti-ILT5 antibody or ILT5-binding fragment. Also disclosed herein are methods of using anti-ILT5 antibodies and ILT5-binding fragments thereof for the treatment of various diseases and for use as immunostimulatory adjuvants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2016
    Publication date: June 8, 2017
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Irina Apostolou, Paul Ponath, Joe Ponte, Michael Rosenzweig, Lou Vaickus
  • Patent number: 9534051
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of using anti-ILT5 antibodies and ILT5-binding fragments thereof for the treatment of various diseases and for use as immunostimulatory adjuvants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2017
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Irina Apostolou, Paul Ponath, Joe Ponte, Michael Rosenzweig, Lou Vaickus
  • Publication number: 20150010564
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of using anti-ILT5 antibodies and ILT5-binding fragments thereof for the treatment of various diseases and for use as immunostimulatory adjuvants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2014
    Publication date: January 8, 2015
    Inventors: Irina Apostolou, Paul Ponath, Joe Ponte, Michael Rosenzweig, Lou Vaickus
  • Patent number: 8846397
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of using anti-ILT5 antibodies and ILT5-binding fragments thereof to induce an immunostimulatory effect in a T cell when such a T cell is contacted with an antigen presenting cell (APC) that has been previously contacted with the anti-ILT5 antibody or ILT5-binding fragment. Also disclosed herein are methods of using anti-ILT5 antibodies and ILT5-binding fragments thereof to inhibit a response in a T cell (e.g., a pro-liferative response) when such a T cell is concomitantly contacted, or has previously been contacted, with an APC, which APC is simultaneously contacted with the anti-ILT5 antibody or ILT5-binding fragment. Also disclosed herein are methods of using anti-ILT5 antibodies and ILT5-binding fragments thereof for the treatment of various diseases and for use as immunostimulatory adjuvants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Irina Apostolou, Paul Ponath, Joe Ponte, Michael Rosenzweig, Lou Vaickus
  • Publication number: 20140112883
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods of inducing tolerance or reducing an immune response to a foreign antigen in a human subject. The methods include administering anti-CD4 antibodies or CD4-binding fragments thereof or CD4-binding molecules, and the foreign antigen to the human subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2012
    Publication date: April 24, 2014
    Applicant: LIQUIDATING TRUST
    Inventors: Paul Ponath, Michael Rosenzweig, Lou Vaickus
  • Publication number: 20130171142
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods of administering anti-CD3 antibodies or antigen binding fragments to a human for decreasing weight gain or increasing weight loss. In certain embodiments, the human exhibits a body mass index (BMI) or greater than or equal to about 27. In certain embodiments, the anti-CD3 antibody or antigen binding fragment does not bind or has reduced binding to at least one class of Fc (gamma) receptor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2010
    Publication date: July 4, 2013
    Inventors: Aoife Brennan, Charlotte Mckee, Lou Vaickus, Douglas Ringler
  • Publication number: 20130095121
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods of treating patients with immune-related diseases (e.g., diabetes) with immunotherapy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2011
    Publication date: April 18, 2013
    Inventors: Aoife Brennan, Charlotte McKee, Lou Vaickus
  • Publication number: 20130052196
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of using anti-ILT5 antibodies and ILT5-binding fragments thereof to induce an immunostimulatory effect in a T cell when such a T cell is contacted with an antigen presenting cell (APC) that has been previously contacted with the anti-ILT5 antibody or ILT5-binding fragment. Also disclosed herein are methods of using anti-ILT5 antibodies and ILT5-binding fragments thereof to inhibit a response in a T cell (e.g., a pro-liferative response) when such a T cell is concomitantly contacted, or has previously been contacted, with an APC, which APC is simultaneously contacted with the anti-ILT5 antibody or ILT5-binding fragment. Also disclosed herein are methods of using anti-ILT5 antibodies and ILT5-binding fragments thereof for the treatment of various diseases and for use as immunostimulatory adjuvants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2011
    Publication date: February 28, 2013
    Applicant: TOLERX, INC.
    Inventors: Irina Apostolou, Paul Ponath, Joe Ponte, Michael Rosenzweig, Lou Vaickus
  • Publication number: 20120269826
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods of administering anti-CD3 antibodies or antigen-binding fragments thereof to an animal. In certain embodiments, the anti-CD3 antibody or fragment thereof does not bind or has reduced binding to at least one class of Fc (gamma) receptors. In certain embodiments, the animal has an immune-related disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2010
    Publication date: October 25, 2012
    Inventors: Charlotte McKee, Paul Ponath, Douglas Ringler, Michael Rosenzweig, Lou Vaickus