Patents by Inventor Michael Downes

Michael Downes 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: 20170304255
    Abstract: Provided herein are compounds of formula (I) useful for the treatment of PPAR-delta related diseases (e.g. mitochondrial diseases, muscular diseases, vascular diseases, demyelinating diseases and metabolic diseases).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2015
    Publication date: October 26, 2017
    Inventors: Thomas Baiga, Michael Downes, Ronald Evans, Arthur Kluge, Bharat Lagu, Masanori Miura, Sunil Kumar Panigrahi, Michael Patane, Susanta Samajdar, Ramesh Senaiar, Taisuke Takahashi
  • Publication number: 20170291931
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides FGF2 mutant proteins, such as those having an N-terminal deletion, point mutation(s), or combinations thereof, which can reduce blood glucose in a mammal. Thus, the disclosed mutant FGF2 proteins can be used to treat one or more metabolic diseases. In some examples, mutant FGF2 proteins have reduced mitogenic activity. Also provided are nucleic acid molecules that encode such proteins, and vectors and cells that include such nucleic acids. Methods of using the disclosed molecules to reduce blood glucose levels, for example to treat a metabolic disorder are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2017
    Publication date: October 12, 2017
    Applicant: Salk Institute for Biological Studies
    Inventors: Ronald M. Evans, Michael Downes, Annette Atkins, Jae Myoung Suh, Ruth T. Yu
  • Publication number: 20170226154
    Abstract: Provided herein are deuterated compounds and compositions useful in increasing PPAR? activity. The compounds and compositions provided herein are useful for the treatment of PPAR? related diseases (e.g., muscular diseases, vascular disease, demyelinating disease, and metabolic diseases).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2017
    Publication date: August 10, 2017
    Applicant: The Salk Institute for Biological Studies
    Inventors: Ronald M. Evans, Michael Downes
  • Publication number: 20170189485
    Abstract: This application provides methods of increasing vascularization, muscle performance, muscle rehabilitation, and/or mitochondrial activity in subjects in need thereof, by administering a therapeutically effective amount of one or more agents that increases ERR? activity to the subject. Such agents can include one or more ERR? agonists. In some examples the method does not require that the subject exercise, and as such, the subject may be sedentary (such as bedridden or in a wheelchair).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2017
    Publication date: July 6, 2017
    Applicant: Salk Institute for Biological Studies
    Inventors: Vihang A. Narkar, Michael Downes, Ruth T. Yu, Ronald M. Evans
  • Publication number: 20170072981
    Abstract: The invention relates to a buggy comprising an upper sliding frame and a lower sliding frame to which the front wheels are attached. In the upright driving position of the buggy, viewed in the side view, the upper sliding frame and the lower sliding frame are approximately aligned with one another. There is also a rear frame to which the rear wheels are attached. In the driving position, the buggy, viewed from the side, is oriented at an angle to the sliding frames, and the buggy can be collapsed about joints from the driving position into a transport position. Joint units, to which the respective end of a strut of the upper sliding frame facing the joint units and the respective end of a strut of the rear frame facing the joint units, are attached so as to be pivotable about joint axes, which are parallel to one another.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2016
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Inventors: Matthew Reichardt, Michael Downes, Chris Todter
  • Publication number: 20170066724
    Abstract: Novel compounds having a formula embodiments of a method of making the same, and of a composition comprising them are disclosed herein. Also disclosed are embodiments of a method of treating or preventing a metabolic disorder in a subject, comprising administering to a subject (e.g., via the gastrointestinal tract) a therapeutically effective amount of one or more of the disclosed compounds, thereby activating FXR receptors in the intestines, and treating or preventing a metabolic disorder in the subject. Additionally disclosed are embodiments of a method of treating or preventing inflammation in an intestinal region of a subject, comprising administering to the subject (e.g., via the gastrointestinal tract) a therapeutically effective amount of one or more of the disclosed compounds, thereby activating FXR receptors in the intestines, and thereby treating or preventing inflammation in the intestinal region of the subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2016
    Publication date: March 9, 2017
    Applicants: Salk Institute for Biological Studies, The University of Sydney
    Inventors: Ronald M. Evans, Michael Downes, Annette Atkins, Sungsoon Fang, Jae Myoung Suh, Thomas J. Baiga, Ruth T. Yu, John F.W. Keana, Christopher Liddle
  • Publication number: 20170056475
    Abstract: The method provides methods and compositions for treating metabolic disorders such as impaired glucose tolerance, elevated blood glucose, insulin resistance, dyslipidemia, obesity, and fatty liver.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2016
    Publication date: March 2, 2017
    Applicant: Salk Institute for Biological Studies
    Inventors: Johan W. Jonker, Michael Downes, Ronald M. Evans, Jae Myoung Suh
  • Publication number: 20160376279
    Abstract: Novel FXR agonists are disclosed, embodiments of a method of making the same, and of a composition comprising them are disclosed herein. Also disclosed are embodiments of a method of treating or preventing a metabolic disorder in a subject, comprising administering to a subject (e.g., via the gastrointestinal tract) a therapeutically effective amount of one or more of the disclosed compounds, thereby activating FXR receptors in the intestines, and treating or preventing a metabolic disorder in the subject. Additionally disclosed are embodiments of a method of treating or preventing inflammation in an intestinal region of a subject, comprising administering to the subject (e.g., via the gastrointestinal tract) a therapeutically effective amount of one or more of the disclosed compounds, thereby activating FXR receptors in the intestines, and thereby treating or preventing inflammation in the intestinal region of the subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2016
    Publication date: December 29, 2016
    Applicants: Salk Institute for Biological Studies, The University of Sydney
    Inventors: Ronald M. Evans, Michael Downes, Thomas J. Baiga, John F.W. Keana, Christopher Liddle
  • Publication number: 20160368557
    Abstract: An electronic device caddy includes a first tray portion an end cage and a second tray portion also including an end cage. A passive sound amplifier is associated with one end cage. A locking mechanism is also featured. A mounting bracket is attached rearward of one tray portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2016
    Publication date: December 22, 2016
    Inventors: Michael Downes, Errol Drew
  • Publication number: 20160354440
    Abstract: The method provides methods and compositions for treating metabolic disorders such as impaired glucose tolerance, elevated blood glucose, insulin resistance, dyslipidemia, obesity, and fatty liver.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2016
    Publication date: December 8, 2016
    Applicant: Salk Institute for Biological Studies
    Inventors: Johan W. Jonker, Michael Downes, Ronald M. Evans, Jae Myoung Suh
  • Publication number: 20160331760
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides compositions that include a nanoparticle and a compound that reduces the biological activity of one or more bromodomain and extra-terminal family member (BET) proteins (e.g., a bromodomain inhibitor), and methods of using such compounds to increase retention or storage of vitamin A, vitamin D, and/or lipids by a cell, such as an epithelial or stellate cell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2016
    Publication date: November 17, 2016
    Applicant: Salk Institute for Biological Studies
    Inventors: Ronald M. Evans, Michael Downes, Mara Sherman, Ning Ding
  • Patent number: 9446097
    Abstract: The method provides methods and compositions for treating metabolic disorders such as impaired glucose tolerance, elevated blood glucose, insulin resistance, dyslipidemia, obesity, and fatty liver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2016
    Assignee: Salk Institute for Biological Studies
    Inventors: Johan W. Jonker, Michael Downes, Ronald M. Evans, Jae Myoung Suh
  • Publication number: 20160237133
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides chimeric proteins having an N-terminus coupled to a C-terminus, wherein the N-terminus comprises an N-terminal portion of fibroblast growth factor (FGF) 2 and the C-terminus comprises a portion of an FGF1 protein. Such FGF2/FGF1 chimeras can further include a fibroblast growth factor receptor (FGFR) 1c-binding protein, a ?-Klotho-binding protein, or both. Also provided are nucleic acid molecules that encode such proteins, and vectors and cells that include such nucleic acids. Methods of using the disclosed molecules to reduce blood glucose levels are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2016
    Publication date: August 18, 2016
    Applicant: Salk Institute for Biological Studies
    Inventors: Jae Myoung Suh, Michael Downes, Ronald M. Evans, Annette Atkins
  • Publication number: 20160206695
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides chimeric proteins having an N-terminus coupled to a C-terminus, wherein the N-terminus comprises an N-terminal portion of fibroblast growth factor (FGF) 2 and the C-terminus comprises a portion of an FGF1 protein, wherein the chimeric protein comprises at least 95% sequence identity to SEQ ID NO: 9, 10, 11, 12 or 13. Also provided are nucleic acid molecules that encode such proteins, and vectors and cells that include such nucleic acids. Methods of using the disclosed molecules to reduce blood glucose levels are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2016
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Applicant: Salk Institute for Biological Studies
    Inventors: Jae Myoung Suh, Michael Downes, Ronald M. Evans, Annette Atkins, Senyon Choe, Witek Kwiatkowski
  • Publication number: 20160106762
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides compositions that include a nanoparticle and a compound that increases the biological activity of the vitamin D receptor (VDR) (e.g., a VDR agonist), and methods of using such compounds to increase retention or storage of vitamin A, vitamin D, and/or lipids by a cell, such as an epithelial or stellate cell. Such methods can be used to treat or prevent fibrosis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2015
    Publication date: April 21, 2016
    Applicants: Salk Institute for Biological Studies, The University of Sydney
    Inventors: Ning Ding, Michael Downes, Christopher Liddle, Ronald M. Evans
  • Publication number: 20160101086
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of improving muscular health, such as enhancing muscle regeneration, maintenance, or repair. In some examples, the method includes administering to the subject an effective amount of an agent capable of increasing activity or expression of estrogen receptor-related gamma (ERR?), related receptors ERR? or ?, or ERR-regulated metabolic and angiogenic genes, thereby enhancing muscle regeneration, maintenance, or repair. In some examples, the methods are utilized to treat a subject with one or more signs or symptoms of muscular dystrophy, such as, but not limited to Duchenne muscular dystrophy. In some examples, the disclosed methods further include selecting a subject in need of enhancing muscle regeneration, maintenance, or repair.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2015
    Publication date: April 14, 2016
    Applicant: Salk Institute for Biological Studies
    Inventors: Michael Downes, Ruth T. Yu, Vihang A. Narkar, Ronald M. Evans
  • Publication number: 20160089385
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods of treating and preventing pancreatitis, such as pancreatitis induced by glucagon-like peptide (GLP) agonists (such as GLP-1 agonists, for example Byetta®), by administration of a vitamin D receptor agonist (such as vitamin D, vitamin D analogs, vitamin D precursors, and vitamin D receptor agonists precursors). In some examples the subject has diabetes, such as type 2 diabetes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2015
    Publication date: March 31, 2016
    Applicant: Salk Institute for Biological Studies
    Inventors: Mara Sherman, Michael Downes, Ronald M. Evans
  • Publication number: 20160023991
    Abstract: Provided herein are compounds and compositions useful in increasing PPAR? activity. The compounds and compositions provided herein are useful for the treatment of PPAR? related diseases (e.g., muscular diseases, vascular disease, demyelinating disease, and metabolic diseases).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2015
    Publication date: January 28, 2016
    Applicants: Salk Institute for Biological Studies, Mitobridge, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald M. Evans, Michael Downes, Thomas J. Baiga, Joseph P. Noel, Emi Kanakubo Embler, Weiwei Fan, John F.W. Keana, Mark G. Bock, Arthur F. Kluge, Mike A. Patane
  • Publication number: 20150343022
    Abstract: The method provides methods and compositions for treating metabolic disorders such as impaired glucose tolerance, elevated blood glucose, insulin resistance, dyslipidemia, obesity, and fatty liver.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2015
    Publication date: December 3, 2015
    Applicant: Salk Institute for Biological Studies
    Inventors: Johan W. Jonker, Michael Downes, Ronald M. Evans, Jae Myoung Suh
  • Patent number: 9192601
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods and compositions for improving muscle performance and increasing endurance. Agonists of AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) and agonists of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor delta (PPAR?) can be used in such treatments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2015
    Assignee: Salk Institute for Biological Studies
    Inventors: Ronald M. Evans, Vihang A. Narkar, Reuben J. Shaw, Michael Downes, Ruth T. Yu