Patents by Inventor Michael R. Simon

Michael R. Simon 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: 20240092940
    Abstract: A process is provided for inhibiting or preventing symptoms of necrotizing enterocolitis in a subject that includes the oral administration to the subject of a human polyclonal secretory IgA formed by the conjugation of human recombinant secretory component and pooled human plasma derived dimeric and polymeric. When administered in a therapeutic quantity, symptoms of necrotizing enterocolitis in the subject are inhibited or precluded.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2022
    Publication date: March 21, 2024
    Inventor: Michael R. Simon
  • Patent number: 11623948
    Abstract: A process for synthesizing and separating secretory IgA from a mixture of IgA monmer and IgA dimer is provided. The process includes covalently binding affinity tagged or epitope tagged recombinant secretory component to the IgA dimer in the mixture and binding the affinity tagged or an epitope tagged secretory IgA to immobilized moieties on the solid phase support resin to which the affinity tag or epitope tag binds and then eluting the affinity tagged or an epitope tagged secretory IgA with release buffer. A process for synthesizing and separating secretory IgM from a mixture of IgM and other plasma proteins is also provided. The process includes covalently binding affinity tagged or an epitope tagged recombinant secretory component to the IgM in the mixture and binding the affinity tagged or an epitope tagged secretory IgM to immobilized moieties on the solid phase support resin and then eluting the peptide tagged secretory IgM with a release buffer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2023
    Inventors: Stephen C. Brown, Michael R. Simon
  • Patent number: 11319361
    Abstract: A process is provided for inhibiting symptoms of intestinal dysbiosis in a subject that includes the oral administration to the subject suffering from intestinal dysbiosis an IgA, IgM, or a combination thereof. When administered in a therapeutic quantity based on the subject characteristics and the type of IgA or IgM, symptoms of intestinal dysbiosis in that subject are inhibited. Even non-secretory forms of IgA or IgM are effective when administered orally.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2022
    Inventor: Michael R. Simon
  • Publication number: 20210340226
    Abstract: A method of inhibiting or treating infection by Coronaviridae virus of a susceptible host is provided that includes the administration of immune anti-Coronaviridae secretory IgA having a recombinant secretory component to at least one of tissue of the susceptible host. The administration being prior to, or after the susceptible host is exposed to the Coronaviridae virus. A composition for such administration is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2021
    Publication date: November 4, 2021
    Inventors: Robert Scott Olson, Michael R. Simon
  • Patent number: 10912955
    Abstract: A process is provided for inhibiting symptoms of celiac disease, Clostridium difficile associated diseases such as Clostridium difficile colitis, pseudomembranous colitis and antibiotic associated diarrhea, food allergy or food intolerance in a subject that includes the oral administration to the subject suffering from food allergy or food intolerance an IgM. When administered in a, therapeutic quantity based on the subject characteristics and the type of IgM, symptoms of food allergy or food intolerance in that subject are inhibited. Even non-secretory forms of IgM are effective when administered orally.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2021
    Inventor: Michael R. Simon
  • Publication number: 20200109185
    Abstract: A process is provided for inhibiting symptoms of intestinal dysbiosis in a subject that includes the oral administration to the subject suffering from intestinal dysbiosis an IgA, IgM, or a combination thereof. When administered in a therapeutic quantity based on the subject characteristics and the type of IgA or IgM, symptoms of intestinal dysbiosis in that subject are inhibited. Even non-secretory forms of IgA or IgM are effective when administered orally.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2019
    Publication date: April 9, 2020
    Inventor: Michael R. Simon
  • Publication number: 20200022999
    Abstract: A fusion molecule is provided that includes one or more inhibitory nucleic acids, a targeting polypeptide, and a nucleic acid binding moiety. The targeting polypeptide and the nucleic acid binding moiety include specific the amino acid sequences. A fusion molecule is also provided that includes one or more inhibitory nucleic acids, a targeting polypeptide, and a nucleic acid binding moiety adapted to bind a double-stranded RNA or to a small hairpin RNA. The targeting polypeptide being IL6 or IL21 or a fragment thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2019
    Publication date: January 23, 2020
    Inventors: Bira Arya, Michael R. Simon
  • Patent number: 10485879
    Abstract: A fusion molecule is provided that includes one or more inhibitory nucleic acids, a targeting polypeptide, and a nucleic acid binding moiety. The targeting polypeptide and the nucleic acid binding moiety include specific the amino acid sequences. A fusion molecule is also provided that includes one or more inhibitory nucleic acids, a targeting polypeptide, and a nucleic acid binding moiety adapted to bind a double-stranded RNA or to a small hairpin RNA. The targeting polypeptide being CCL27 or CCL11 or a fragment thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2019
    Assignees: Government Of The United States Of America As Represented By The Secretary Of The Department Of Health And Human Services, National Institutes Of Health
    Inventors: Bira Arya, Michael R. Simon
  • Publication number: 20190256577
    Abstract: A process for synthesizing and separating secretory IgA from a mixture of IgA monmer and IgA dimer is provided. The process includes covalently binding affinity tagged or epitope tagged recombinant secretory component to the IgA dimer in the mixture and binding the affinity tagged or an epitope tagged secretory IgA to immobilized moieties on the solid phase support resin to which the affinity tag or epitope tag binds and then eluting the affinity tagged or an epitope tagged secretory IgA with release buffer. A process for synthesizing and separating secretory IgM from a mixture of IgM and other plasma proteins is also provided. The process includes covalently binding affinity tagged or an epitope tagged recombinant secretory component to the IgM in the mixture and binding the affinity tagged or an epitope tagged secretory IgM to immobilized moieties on the solid phase support resin and then eluting the peptide tagged secretory IgM with a release buffer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2019
    Publication date: August 22, 2019
    Inventors: Stephen C. Brown, Michael R. Simon
  • Patent number: 10385117
    Abstract: A process for synthesizing and separating secretory IgA from a mixture of IgA monomer and IgA dimer is provided. The process includes covalently binding affinity tagged or epitope tagged recombinant secretory component to the IgA dimer in the mixture and binding the affinity tagged or an epitope tagged secretory IgA to immobilized moieties on the solid phase support resin to which the affinity tag or epitope tag binds and then eluting the affinity tagged or an epitope tagged secretory IgA with release buffer. A process for synthesizing and separating secretory IgM from a mixture of IgM and other plasma proteins is also provided. The process includes covalently binding affinity tagged or an epitope tagged recombinant secretory component to the IgM in the mixture and binding the affinity tagged or an epitope tagged secretory IgM to immobilized moieties on the solid phase support resin and then eluting the peptide tagged secretory IgM with a release buffer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2019
    Inventors: Stephen C. Brown, Michael R. Simon
  • Publication number: 20180280526
    Abstract: A fusion molecule is provided that includes one or more inhibitory nucleic acids, a targeting polypeptide, and a nucleic acid binding moiety. The targeting polypeptide and the nucleic acid binding moiety include specific the amino acid sequences. A fusion molecule is also provided that includes one or more inhibitory nucleic acids, a targeting polypeptide, and a nucleic acid binding moiety adapted to bind a double-stranded RNA or to a small hairpin RNA. The targeting polypeptide being CCL27 or CCL11 or a fragment thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2018
    Publication date: October 4, 2018
    Inventors: Bira Arya, Michael R. Simon
  • Publication number: 20170058018
    Abstract: A process for synthesizing and separating secretory IgA from a mixture of IgA monmer and IgA dimer is provided. The process includes covalently binding affinity tagged or epitope tagged recombinant secretory component to the IgA dimer in the mixture and binding the affinity tagged or an epitope tagged secretory IgA to immobilized moieties on the solid phase support resin to which the affinity tag or epitope tag binds and then eluting the affinity tagged or an epitope tagged secretory IgA with release buffer. A process for synthesizing and separating secretory IgM from a mixture of IgM and other plasma proteins is also provided. The process includes covalently binding affinity tagged or an epitope tagged recombinant secretory component to the IgM in the mixture and binding the affinity tagged or an epitope tagged secretory IgM to immobilized moieties on the solid phase support resin and then eluting the peptide tagged secretory IgM with a release buffer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2014
    Publication date: March 2, 2017
    Inventors: Stephen C. Brown, Michael R. Simon
  • Publication number: 20160319039
    Abstract: A process is provided for inhibiting symptoms of celiac disease, Clostridium difficile associated diseases such as Clostridium difficile colitis, pseudomembranous colitis and antibiotic associated diarrhea, food allergy or food intolerance in a subject that includes the oral adminstration to the subject suffering from food allergy or food intolerance an IgM. When administered in a, therapeutic quantity based on the subject characteristics and the type of IgM, symptoms of food allergy or food intolerance in that subject are inhibited. Even non-secretory forms of IgM are effective when administered orally.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2016
    Publication date: November 3, 2016
    Inventor: Michael R. Simon
  • Patent number: 9409996
    Abstract: A process is provided for inhibiting symptoms of food allergy or food intolerance in a subject that includes the oral adminstration to the subject suffering from food allergy or food intolerance an IgM. When administered in a therapeutic quantity based on the subject characteristics and the type of IgM, symptoms of food allergy or food intolerance in that subject are inhibited. Even non-secretory forms of IgM are effective when administered orally.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2016
    Inventor: Michael R. Simon
  • Publication number: 20160145353
    Abstract: A process is provided for inhibiting symptoms of food allergy or food intolerance in a subject that includes the oral adminstration to the subject suffering from food allergy or food intolerance an IgM. When administered in a therapeutic quantity based on the subject characteristics and the type of IgM, symptoms of food allergy or food intolerance in that subject are inhibited. Even non-secretory forms of IgM are effective when administered orally.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2016
    Publication date: May 26, 2016
    Inventor: Michael R. Simon
  • Patent number: 9273129
    Abstract: A process is provided for inhibiting symptoms of food allergy or food intolerance in a subject that includes the oral administration to the subject suffering from food allergy or food intolerance an IgM. When administered in a therapeutic quantity based on the subject characteristics and the type of IgM, symptoms of food allergy or food intolerance in that subject are inhibited. Even non-secretory forms of IgM are effective when administered orally.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2016
    Inventor: Michael R. Simon
  • Patent number: 9227784
    Abstract: A curved conveyor assembly includes a frame that defines a curved conveyance path. A conveyor belt is positioned on the frame system for travel along the curved conveyance path. At least one hold down guide is mounted to the frame and manually movable between an operating position and an access position. In the operating position a retaining lip of the hold down guide extends into the curved conveyance path proximate an edge of the conveyor belt for limiting upward movement of the edge of the conveyor belt. In the access position the retaining lip is moved away from the edge of the conveyor belt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2016
    Assignee: Kleenline LLC
    Inventors: James Laverdiere, Joshua Laverdiere, Stuart Olsen, Martin D. Flansbury, Michael R. Simon, Brian C. Bourque
  • Publication number: 20140371431
    Abstract: A process for synthesizing and separating secretory IgA from a mixture of IgA monomer and IgA dimer is provided. The process includes covalently binding affinity tagged or epitope tagged recombinant secretory component to the IgA dimer in the mixture and binding the affinity tagged or an epitope tagged secretory IgA to immobilized moieties on the solid phase support resin to which the affinity tag or epitope tag binds and then eluting the affinity tagged or an epitope tagged secretory IgA with release buffer. A process for synthesizing and separating secretory IgM from a mixture of IgM and other plasma proteins is also provided. The process includes covalently binding affinity tagged or an epitope tagged recombinant secretory component to the IgM in the mixture and binding the affinity tagged or an epitope tagged secretory IgM to immobilized moieties on the solid phase support resin and then eluting the peptide tagged secretory IgM with a release buffer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2014
    Publication date: December 18, 2014
    Inventors: Stephen C. Brown, Michael R. Simon, Blaise Corthésy
  • Publication number: 20140367228
    Abstract: A curved conveyor assembly includes a frame that defines a curved conveyance path. A conveyor belt is positioned on the frame system for travel along the curved conveyance path. At least one hold down guide is mounted to the frame and manually movable between an operating position and an access position. In the operating position a retaining lip of the hold down guide extends into the curved conveyance path proximate an edge of the conveyor belt for limiting upward movement of the edge of the conveyor belt. In the access position the retaining lip is moved away from the edge of the conveyor belt.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2014
    Publication date: December 18, 2014
    Inventors: James Laverdiere, Joshua Laverdiere, Stuart Olsen, Martin D. Flansbury, Michael R. Simon, Brian C. Bourque
  • Publication number: 20140348935
    Abstract: A process is provided for inhibiting symptoms of food allergy or food intolerance in a subject that includes the oral adminstration to the subject suffering from food allergy or food intolerance an IgM. When administered in a therapeutic quantity based on the subject characteristics and the type of IgM, symptoms of food allergy or food intolerance in that subject are inhibited. Even non-secretory forms of IgM are effective when administered orally.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2014
    Publication date: November 27, 2014
    Inventor: Michael R. Simon