Patents by Inventor Michael Benzing

Michael Benzing 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: 20250051460
    Abstract: This invention relates to binding molecules that bind specifically Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF) and Tropomyosin receptor kinase B (TrkB) and their use in medicine, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the same, and methods of using the same as agents for treatment and/or prevention of diseases of the eye.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2024
    Publication date: February 13, 2025
    Inventors: Peter Michael BENZ, Remko Alexander BAKKER, Holger FUCHS, Fei HAN, Sandeep KUMAR, Sarah LOW, Justin M. SCHEER, Leo THOMAS
  • Patent number: 12110335
    Abstract: This invention relates to binding molecules that bind specifically Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF) and Tropomyosin receptor kinase B (TrkB) and their use in medicine, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the same, and methods of using the same as agents for treatment and/or prevention of diseases of the eye.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2024
    Assignee: Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH
    Inventors: Peter Michael Benz, Remko Alexander Bakker, Holger Fuchs, Fei Han, Sandeep Kumar, Sarah Low, Justin M. Scheer, Leo Thomas
  • Publication number: 20240101689
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel agonistic anti-TrkB antibodies and therapeutic and diagnostic methods and compositions for using the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2023
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Inventors: Rolf HERRMANN, Remko Alexander BAKKER, Sebastian BANDHOLTZ, Peter Michael BENZ, Michael DZIEGELEWSKI, Lore Katharina FLORIN, Cynthia Hess KENNY, Sarah Kathleen LOW, Holger ROSENBROCK, Sanjaya SINGH, Heiko Friedrich STAHL, Sathyadevi VENKATARAMANI, Vladimir H. VOYNOV, Haiguang XIAO
  • Patent number: 11866501
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel agonistic anti-TrkB antibodies and therapeutic and diagnostic methods and compositions for using the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2024
    Assignee: Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH
    Inventors: Rolf Herrmann, Remko Alexander Bakker, Sebastian Bandholtz, Peter Michael Benz, Michael Dziegelewski, Lore Katharina Florin, Cynthia Hess Kenny, Sarah Kathleen Low, Holger Rosenbrock, Sanjaya Singh, Heiko Friedrich Stahl, Sathyadevi Venkataramani, Vladimir H. Voynov, Haiguang Xiao
  • Publication number: 20220119536
    Abstract: The invention relates to agonistic TrkB binding molecules, methods for improving agonistic TrkB binders, their use in medicine, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the same, and methods of using the same as agents for treatment and/or prevention of diseases of the eye.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2021
    Publication date: April 21, 2022
    Inventors: Peter Michael BENZ, Remko Alexander BAKKER, Holger FUCHS, Fei HAN, Sandeep KUMAR, Sarah LOW, Justin M. SCHEER, Leo THOMAS
  • Publication number: 20220119535
    Abstract: This invention relates to binding molecules that bind specifically Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF) and Tropomyosin receptor kinase B (TrkB) and their use in medicine, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the same, and methods of using the same as agents for treatment and/or prevention of diseases of the eye.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2021
    Publication date: April 21, 2022
    Inventors: Peter Michael BENZ, Remko Alexander BAKKER, Holger FUCHS, Fei HAN, Sandeep KUMAR, Sarah LOW, Justin M. SCHEER, Leo THOMAS
  • Publication number: 20200399378
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel agonistic anti-TrkB antibodies and therapeutic and diagnostic methods and compositions for using the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2020
    Publication date: December 24, 2020
    Inventors: Rolf HERRMANN, Remko Alexander BAKKER, Sebastian BANDHOLTZ, Peter Michael BENZ, Michael DZIEGELEWSKI, Lore Katharina FLORIN, Cynthia Hess KENNY, Sarah Kathleen LOW, Holger ROSENBROCK, Sanjaya SINGH, Heiko Friedrich STAHL, Sathyadevi VENKATARAMANI, Vladimir H. VOYNOV, Haiguang XIAO
  • Patent number: 10793634
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel agonistic anti-TrkB antibodies and therapeutic and diagnostic methods and compositions for using the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2020
    Assignee: Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH
    Inventors: Rolf Herrmann, Remko Alexander Bakker, Sebastian Bandholtz, Peter Michael Benz, Michael Dziegelewski, Lore Florin, Cynthia Hess Kenny, Sarah Low, Holger Rosenbrock, Sanjaya Singh, Heiko Friedrich Stahl, Sathyadevi Venkataramani, Vladimir Voynov, Haiguang Xiao
  • Publication number: 20180355046
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel agonistic anti-TrkB antibodies and therapeutic and diagnostic methods and compositions for using the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2018
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Inventors: Rolf Herrmann, Remko Alexander Bakker, Sebastian Bandholtz, Peter Michael Benz, Michael Dziegelewski, Lore Florin, Cynthia Hess Kenny, Sarah Low, Holger Rosenbrock, Sanjaya Singh, Heiko Friedrich Stahl, Sathyadevi Venkataramani, Vladimir Voynov, Haiguang Xiao
  • Publication number: 20160312745
    Abstract: A method for operating an internal combustion piston engine, preferably a spark ignition engine, is disclosed. For each combustion chamber at least one intake valve is closed prematurely or belatedly and an exhaust gas recirculation can be carried out. For each combustion chamber at least two intake valves are provided which are opened at least during the exhaust gas recirculation with different maximum strokes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2014
    Publication date: October 27, 2016
    Applicant: Daimler AG
    Inventors: Frank Michael BENZ, Thomas HAARMANN, Kai HOFFMANN, Kai KANNING, Thomas KOCH, Johannes RITZINGER, Tobias SCHOEFFLER
  • Patent number: 8628513
    Abstract: Described herein generally are catheter systems used to deliver cells and other bioactive materials to a target location within the vascular system of the human body, and methods of delivering cells and other bioactive materials to such target locations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2014
    Assignee: Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
    Inventors: Angela Duffy, Brendan Hanley, Padraic Curran, Michael Benz
  • Publication number: 20110251545
    Abstract: Described herein generally are catheter systems used to deliver cells and other bioactive materials to a target location within the vascular system of the human body, and methods of delivering cells and other bioactive materials to such target locations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2010
    Publication date: October 13, 2011
    Applicant: Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
    Inventors: Angela Duffy, Brendan Hanley, Padraic Curran, Michael Benz
  • Publication number: 20110202000
    Abstract: Antibody complexes including anti-A? antibodies conjugated with a sialic acid-containing molecule show improved bioavailability with no significant adverse effects on binding to amyloid beta.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2010
    Publication date: August 18, 2011
    Inventors: MICHAEL BENZ, DEEPAK R. THAKKER, LISA L. SHAFER
  • Patent number: 7793537
    Abstract: The disclosure is directed to a method to determine oil consumption in an internal combustion engine that does not require extended operation of the engine in the files and is adaptable to be useful at production facilities for testing of sample engines from the line without installation of the engine into a vehicle and operating the vehicle in order to determine oil consumption of the engine during operating conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2010
    Assignee: Detroit Diesel Corporation
    Inventors: Frank-Michael Benz, Jason Thomas Barton, Michael Kennedy Rochon
  • Publication number: 20100058847
    Abstract: The disclosure is directed to a method to determine oil consumption in an internal combustion engine that does not require extended operation of the engine in the files and is adaptable to be useful at production facilities for testing of sample engines from the line without installation of the engine into a vehicle and operating the vehicle in order to determine oil consumption of the engine during operating conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2008
    Publication date: March 11, 2010
    Inventors: Frank-Michael Benz, Jason T. Barton, Michael K. Rochon
  • Patent number: 7611199
    Abstract: A seat for use by an occupant in a vehicle. The seat includes a seat base configured to be supported in the vehicle. A back frame including a first transverse member, a first side member and a second side member, wherein the first transverse member interconnects each of the side members at a location toward an upper end of the back frame. The back frame further includes a second transverse member interconnecting the first and second side members a spaced distance from the first transverse member. A compliant back member having a first end operably connected to the first transverse member and a second end operably connected to the second transverse member. A biasing member having a first end operatively engaging the compliant back member and a second end being anchored with respect to the back frame wherein when a seat occupant's back applies a force to the compliant back member, the biasing member applies a reaction force.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2009
    Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology Company
    Inventors: Eric Bernard Michalak, Robert Michael Benzing, David Hensel
  • Patent number: 7479058
    Abstract: A device (3) for portioning a string of material (2) moving in the conveying direction (F), particularly a string of sausage, into individual sections (2a) of a predetermined length, including at least one portioning tool (18, 18a, 18b, 19, 19a, 19b, 119a, 119b), which is movable in a circular path around an axis in a manner that it can be moved transversely with respect to the conveying direction (F) into the string of material (2) and out of the string of material and follows the movement of the conveying direction (F) in a limited manner. The portioning tool is rotatable on a circular path around a first axis (20, 21) and on a second circular path around a second axis (16), wherein the axes (16, 20, 21) are arranged at a distance with respect to one another and the rotary movements around the first and around the second axis (16, and 20, 21, respectively) are formed in a manner controllable independent of one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2009
    Assignee: Albert H. Handtmann Maschinenf Abrik GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Manfred Baechtle, Michael Benz
  • Patent number: 7409943
    Abstract: In an engine braking method for a supercharged internal combustion engine, wherein combustion air, which is under boost pressure and is supplied to the cylinders under the control of engine inlet and outlet valves, is compressed in the cylinders and is subsequently discharged into the exhaust tract, engine braking takes place in a two-stroke operating mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2008
    Assignee: Daimler AG
    Inventors: Michael Benz, Stephan Krätschmer, Erwin Schmidt, Alexander Stadelmaier, Siegfried Sumser
  • Publication number: 20080064845
    Abstract: Compounds that include diorgano groups having quaternary carbons and optionally urethane groups, urea groups, or combinations thereof (i.e., polyurethanes, polyureas, or polyurethane-ureas), as well as materials and methods for making such compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2006
    Publication date: March 13, 2008
    Applicant: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Benz, Edward DiDomenico, Christopher Hobot, Randall Sparer, Kenneth Wagener, John Schwendeman
  • Publication number: 20080033140
    Abstract: Poly(orthoester) polymers, and methods of making and using such poly(orthoester) polymers are provided. The poly(orthoester) polymers can be useful for applications including, for example, medical devices and pharmaceutical compositions. In a preferred embodiment, the poly(orthoester) polymers are biodegradable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2007
    Publication date: February 7, 2008
    Inventors: Julie Alkatout, Michael Benz, Randall Sparer