Patents by Inventor Nicholas J. Armstrong

Nicholas J. Armstrong 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: 20240425615
    Abstract: The present application discloses high-concentration monoclonal antibody formulations suitable for subcutaneous administration, e.g. via a pre-filled syringe. In particular, it discloses a formulation comprising a spray dried monoclonal antibody at a concentration of about 200 mg/mL or more suspended in a non-aqueous suspension vehicle where the viscocity of the suspension vehicle is less than about 20 centipoise. Also disclosed are: a subcutaneous administration device with the formulation therein, a method of making the formulation, a method of making an article of manufacture comprising the suspension formulation, use of the formulation in the preparation of a medicament, and a method of treating a patient with the formulation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2024
    Publication date: December 26, 2024
    Applicant: Genentech, Inc.
    Inventors: Nicholas J. ARMSTRONG, Mayumi N. BOWEN, Yuh-Fun MAA
  • Patent number: 12018091
    Abstract: The present application discloses high-concentration monoclonal antibody formulations suitable for subcutaneous administration, e.g. via a pre-filled syringe. In particular, it discloses a formulation comprising a spray dried monoclonal antibody at a concentration of about 200 mg/mL or more suspended in a non-aqueous suspension vehicle where the viscosity of the suspension vehicle is less than about 20 centipoise. Also disclosed are: a subcutaneous administration device with the formulation therein, a method of making the formulation, a method of making an article of manufacture comprising the suspension formulation, use of the formulation in the preparation of a medicament, and a method of treating a patient with the formulation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2024
    Assignee: GENENTECH, INC.
    Inventors: Nicholas J. Armstrong, Mayumi N. Bowen, Yuh-Fun Maa
  • Publication number: 20210292435
    Abstract: The present application discloses high-concentration monoclonal antibody formulations suitable for subcutaneous administration, e.g. via a pre-filled syringe. In particular, it discloses a formulation comprising a spray dried monoclonal antibody at a concentration of about 200 mg/mL or more suspended in a non-aqueous suspension vehicle where the viscosity of the suspension vehicle is less than about 20 centipoise. Also disclosed are: a subcutaneous administration device with the formulation therein, a method of making the formulation, a method of making an article of manufacture comprising the suspension formulation, use of the formulation in the preparation of a medicament, and a method of treating a patient with the formulation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2020
    Publication date: September 23, 2021
    Applicant: Genentech, Inc.
    Inventors: Nicholas J. ARMSTRONG, Mayumi N. BOWEN, Yuh-Fun MAA
  • Publication number: 20200087415
    Abstract: The present application discloses high-concentration monoclonal antibody formulations suitable for subcutaneous administration, e.g. via a pre-filled syringe. In particular, it discloses a formulation comprising a spray dried monoclonal antibody at a concentration of about 200 mg/mL or more suspended in a non-aqueous suspension vehicle where the viscosity of the suspension vehicle is less than about 20 centipoise. Also disclosed are: a subcutaneous administration device with the formulation therein, a method of making the formulation, a method of making an article of manufacture comprising the suspension formulation, use of the formulation in the preparation of a medicament, and a method of treating a patient with the formulation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2019
    Publication date: March 19, 2020
    Applicant: Genentech, Inc.
    Inventors: Nicholas J. Armstrong, Mayumi N. Bowen, Yuh-Fun Maa
  • Publication number: 20160176986
    Abstract: The present application discloses high-concentration monoclonal antibody formulations suitable for subcutaneous administration, e.g. via a pre-filled syringe. In particular, it discloses a formulation comprising a spray dried monoclonal antibody at a concentration of about 200 mg/mL or more suspended in a non-aqueous suspension vehicle where the viscocity of the suspension vehicle is less than about 20 centipoise. Also disclosed are: a subcutaneous administration device with the formulation therein, a method of making the formulation, a method of making an article of manufacture comprising the suspension formulation, use of the formulation in the preparation of a medicament, and a method of treating a patient with the formulation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2015
    Publication date: June 23, 2016
    Inventors: Nicholas J. ARMSTRONG, Mayumi N. BOWEN, Yuh-Fun MAA
  • Publication number: 20130309226
    Abstract: The present application discloses high-concentration monoclonal antibody formulations suitable for subcutaneous administration, e.g. via a pre-filled syringe. In particular, it discloses a formulation comprising a spray dried monoclonal antibody at a concentration of about 200 mg/mL or more suspended in a non-aqueous suspension vehicle where the viscosity of the suspension vehicle is less than about 20 centipoise. Also disclosed are: a subcutaneous administration device with the formulation therein, a method of making the formulation, a method of making an article of manufacture comprising the suspension formulation, use of the formulation in the preparation of a medicament, and a method of treating a patient with the formulation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2013
    Publication date: November 21, 2013
    Applicant: Genentech, Inc.
    Inventors: Nicholas J. Armstrong, Mayumi N. Bowen, Yuh-Fun Maa