Patents by Inventor Malcolm Ward

Malcolm Ward 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: 10718785
    Abstract: Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the most common type of dementia in aging adults with the number of people living with AD projected to increase, making the search for treatments and tools to diagnose and measure disease progression increasingly urgent. In particular, ideal biomarkers for diagnosis of AD should not only have high specificity for disease versus non-disease and high sensitivity for distinguishing between disease types but also should be able to detect changes at a very early stage of the disease. Using microglia activation as an early event of AD's onset, the present inventors have identified a panel of biomarkers in CSF which has the potential to diagnose, stage and determine the likelihood of developing AD.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2020
    Assignee: ELECTROPHORETICS LIMITED
    Inventors: Ian Hugo Pike, Claire Louise Russell, Malcolm Ward
  • Patent number: 10717256
    Abstract: A bi-laminate polymer coated metal substrate, vehicle trim member formed therefrom, and method of manufacture thereof are provided. The bi-laminate polymer coated metal substrate includes a monolithic metal substrate having a first area with a first polymeric material bonded thereto and a second area, different from the first area, with a second polymeric material bonded thereto. A substantially tear resistant, protective substrate is releasably bonded to the first polymeric material, with the first polymeric material being sandwiched between the protective substrate and the metal substrate. The protective substrate is selectively removable from the first polymeric material to expose the first polymeric material as a finish surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2020
    Assignee: MAGNA EXTERIORS INC.
    Inventors: Scott Mouser, Malcolm Ward, Monica Saarlaid, Robyn Griffin
  • Publication number: 20180067133
    Abstract: Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the most common type of dementia in aging adults with the number of people living with AD projected to increase, making the search for treatments and tools to diagnose and measure disease progression increasingly urgent. In particular, ideal biomarkers for diagnosis of AD should not only have high specificity for disease versus non-disease and high sensitivity for distinguishing between disease types but also should be able to detect changes at a very early stage of the disease. Using microglia activation as an early event of AD's onset, the present inventors have identified a panel of biomarkers in CSF which has the potential to diagnose, stage and determine the likelihood of developing AD.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2016
    Publication date: March 8, 2018
    Applicant: ELECTROPHORETICS LIMITED
    Inventors: Ian Hugo PIKE, Claire Louise RUSSELL, Malcolm WARD
  • Publication number: 20180043673
    Abstract: A bi-laminate polymer coated metal substrate, vehicle trim member formed therefrom, and method of manufacture thereof are provided. The bi-laminate polymer coated metal substrate includes a monolithic metal substrate having a first area with a first polymeric material bonded thereto and a second area, different from the first area, with a second polymeric material bonded thereto. A substantially tear resistant, protective substrate is releasably bonded to the first polymeric material, with the first polymeric material being sandwiched between the protective substrate and the metal substrate. The protective substrate is selectively removable from the first polymeric material to expose the first polymeric material as a finish surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2017
    Publication date: February 15, 2018
    Inventors: Scott Mouser, Malcolm Ward, Monica Saarlaid, Robyn Griffin
  • Patent number: 9470692
    Abstract: The disclosure provides a method for assaying for a target analyte, comprising providing a plurality of samples which may comprise the target analyte, wherein each sample is differentially labelled with a mass label or a combination of mass labels, wherein the mass labels are from a set of mass labels, wherein each mass label is an isobaric mass label comprising a mass spectrometrically distinct mass marker group, such that the samples can be distinguished by mass spectrometry and determining from the mass spectrum the quantity of the target analyte in each sample.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Assignee: ELECTROPHORETICS LIMITED
    Inventors: Christian Baumann, Helen Byers, Peter Schulz-Knappe, Malcolm Ward
  • Publication number: 20160195536
    Abstract: The present invention concerns materials and methods relating to pancreatic cancer and personalized medicine as applied to pancreatic cancer. Particularly, the invention relates to materials and methods for the determination of significantly modulated protein phosphorylation and/or expression as well as the activity of signalling pathways collectively providing a tumour profile that can guide selection of the most appropriate treatment regime based on the likelihood of tumour recurrence or the identity of activated drug targets in pancreatic cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2014
    Publication date: July 7, 2016
    Applicants: Electrophoretics Limited, King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
    Inventors: Yoh Zen, Nigel Heaton, Alberto Quaglia, David Britton, Malcolm Ward, Ian Pike, Vikram Mitra
  • Publication number: 20160186233
    Abstract: The present invention provides materials and methods relating to screening for compounds useful in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease and related conditions. In particular, screening methods using tyrosine kinases are provided, as are methods relating to the role of tyrosine kinases as therapeutic targets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2015
    Publication date: June 30, 2016
    Applicants: Proteome Sciences plc, King's College London
    Inventors: Malcolm Ward, Helen Byers, Brian Henry Anderton, Pascal Derkinderen, Christopher Hugh Reynolds, Ritchie Williamson
  • Publication number: 20150051097
    Abstract: Methods of screening for candidate compounds capable of inhibiting activity of fyn in phosphorylating tau protein at Y394 or binding to fyn to inhibit interaction with tau protein at Y394, including determining whether, and optionally the extent, the candidate compounds have these capabilities under conditions where fyn has these capabilities in the absence of the candidate compound. Methods of screening for substances capable of promoting dephosphorylation of tau protein by a phosphatase at a site of tau protein including contacting a candidate substance, the tau protein and a phosphatase capable of dephosphorylating the tau protein under conditions where the phosphatase is capable of dephosphorylating the site in absence of the candidate substance, where the kinase is fyn; determining whether, and optionally the extent, the candidate substance promotes dephosphorylation of the tau protein at the site; and selecting the candidate substance which promotes dephosphorylation of the tau protein the sites.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2014
    Publication date: February 19, 2015
    Applicants: Proteome Sciences PLC, King's College London
    Inventors: Brian Anderton, Diane Hanger, Malcolm Ward, Helen Byers
  • Patent number: 8822171
    Abstract: Methods for screening for substances capable of modulating the phosphorylation of tau protein are disclosed, and in particular paired helical filament (PHF) tau, and the use of such modulators in the treatment of tauopathies. The assays and screening methods are based on the identification of new phosphorylation sites in PHF tau and new kinases and combinations of kinases as therapeutic targets, in particular the identification of casein kinase 1 as a kinase which phosphorylates tau protein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Inventors: Brian Anderton, Diane Hanger, Malcolm Ward, Helen Byers
  • Patent number: 8658133
    Abstract: Methods and compositions relating to Alzheimer's disease are provided, including proteins that are differentially expressed in Alzheimer's disease as compared to the normal state. Further provided are methods, particularly experimental paradigms, for the identification of differential expressed proteins that are potential molecular targets for compounds to treat or prevent Alzheimer's disease. Also provided are methods for the identification and therapeutic use of compounds for the prevention and treatment of Alzheimer's disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2014
    Assignee: Proteome Sciences plc
    Inventors: Malcolm Ward, Vaksha Patel, Emma McGregor, Nicola Leeds, Helen Byers, James Campbell, Kit-Yi Leung, Jules Westbrook
  • Patent number: 8367360
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods of screening for candidate compounds useful in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease and related conditions by inhibiting specific phosphorylation of tau protein by tyrosine kinase c-Abl.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Assignees: Proteome Sciences plc, King's College London
    Inventors: Malcolm Ward, Helen Byers, Brian Henry Anderton, Pascal Derkinderen, Christopher Hugh Reynolds, Ritchie Williamson
  • Publication number: 20120297726
    Abstract: A molding for attachment to a flange portion includes a retention portion having first and second legs defining a channel for receiving the flange portion, and a support member coupled to the retention portion and movable relative thereto. The support member includes an outboard surface and an inboard surface. A film is disposed along the outboard surface of the support member. A clip is formed along and extends out from the first leg of the retention portion. The clip is engageable with the support member to lock the support member in place relative to the retention portion for positioning the film along the flange portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2011
    Publication date: November 29, 2012
    Applicant: MAGNA INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: Peter J. Ellis, Haruhisa Kawase, Avi Zohar, Malcolm Ward
  • Patent number: 8166708
    Abstract: An integrated reveal molding is provided for a motor vehicle door frame having a header section defining a window opening. The integrated reveal molding includes an upper reveal adapted to be mounted to the header section. The upper reveal includes a reveal surface disposed outboard of the header section. A reveal is secured along the reveal surface. The integrated reveal molding also includes a glass run co-extruded with the upper reveal. The glass run includes a window receiving channel for engagement with a window pane. The integrated reveal molding is formed as an extruded member from thermoplastic vulcanisate (TPV) of different durometer values to meet varying flexibility and durability requirements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2012
    Inventors: Peter J. Ellis, Haruhisa Kawase, Toan Ho, Malcolm Ward, Avi Zohar
  • Publication number: 20110165146
    Abstract: Methods and compositions relating to Alzheimer's disease are provided. Specifically, proteins that are differentially expressed in the Alzheimer's disease state relative to their expression in the normal state are provided. Proteins associated with Alzheimer's disease are identified and described. Methods of diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease using the differentially expressed proteins are also provided, as are methods for the identification and therapeutic use of compounds for the prevention and treatment of Alzheimer's disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2011
    Publication date: July 7, 2011
    Inventors: Jules Westbrook, Helen Byers, Malcolm Ward, Simon Lovestone, Abdul Hye, Stephen Lynham, Richard Joubert, Petra Prefot, Karsten Kuhn, Christian Baumann, Juergen Schaefer, Thorsten Prinz, Stefan Kienle
  • Publication number: 20110111513
    Abstract: The disclosure provides a method for assaying for a target analyte, comprising providing a plurality of samples which may comprise the target analyte, wherein each sample is differentially labelled with a mass label or a combination of mass labels, wherein the mass labels are from a set of mass labels, wherein each mass label is an isobaric mass label comprising a mass spectrometrically distinct mass marker group, such that the samples can be distinguished by mass spectrometry and determining from the mass spectrum the quantity of the target analyte in each sample.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2009
    Publication date: May 12, 2011
    Applicant: ELECTROPHORETICS LIMITED
    Inventors: Christian Baumann, Helen Byers, Peter Schulz-Knappe, Malcolm Ward
  • Patent number: 7897361
    Abstract: Methods and compositions relating to Alzheimer's disease are provided. Specifically, proteins that are differentially expressed in the Alzheimer's disease state relative to their expression in the normal state are provided. Proteins associated with Alzheimer's disease are identified and described. Methods of diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease using the differentially expressed proteins are also provided, as are methods for the identification and therapeutic use of compounds for the prevention and treatment of Alzheimer's disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2011
    Inventors: Jules Westbrook, Helen Byers, Malcolm Ward, Simon Lovestone, Abdul Hye, Stephen Lynham, Richard Joubert, Petra Prefot, Karsten Kuhn, Christian Baumann, Juergen Schaefer, Thorsten Prinz, Stefan Kienle
  • Patent number: D621748
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2010
    Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations, Inc.
    Inventor: Malcolm Ward
  • Patent number: D623568
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2010
    Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations, Inc.
    Inventor: Malcolm Ward
  • Patent number: D636705
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2011
    Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations, Inc.
    Inventor: Malcolm Ward
  • Patent number: D636706
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2011
    Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations, Inc.
    Inventor: Malcolm Ward