Patents by Inventor Paul Sheppard

Paul Sheppard 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: 20070048277
    Abstract: Homogeneous preparations of IL-28A, IL-28B, and IL-29 have been produced by mutating one or more of the cysteine residues in the polynucleotide sequences encoding the mature proteins. The cysteine mutant proteins can be shown to either bind to their cognate receptor or exhibit biological activity. One type of biological activity that is shown is an antiviral activity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2006
    Publication date: March 1, 2007
    Inventors: Lowell Brady, Kevin Klucher, Chung Chan, Dennis Dong, Hong Liu, Paul Sheppard, Thomas Bukowski
  • Publication number: 20070049737
    Abstract: Homogeneous preparations of IL-28A, IL-28B, and IL-29 have been produced by mutating one or more of the cysteine residues in the polynucleotide sequences encoding the mature proteins. The cysteine mutant proteins can be shown to either bind to their cognate receptor or exhibit biological activity. One type of biological activity that is shown is an antiviral activity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2006
    Publication date: March 1, 2007
    Inventors: Lowell Brady, Kevin Klucher, Chung Chan, Dennis Dong, Hong Liu, Paul Sheppard, Thomas Bukowski
  • Publication number: 20070048778
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods of using Zven1 and Zven2 polypeptides to increase chemokine production. The present invention also provides methods of using antagonists to Zven1 and Zven2 to treat inflammation in the intestine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2006
    Publication date: March 1, 2007
    Inventors: Penny Thompson, Paul Sheppard
  • Publication number: 20070048843
    Abstract: Homogeneous preparations of IL-28A, IL-28B, and IL-29 have been produced by mutating one or more of the cysteine residues in the polynucleotide sequences encoding the mature proteins. The cysteine mutant proteins can be shown to either bind to their cognate receptor or exhibit biological activity. One type of biological activity that is shown is an antiviral activity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2006
    Publication date: March 1, 2007
    Inventors: Lowell Brady, Kevin Klucher, Chung Chan, Dennis Dong, Houg Liu, Paul Sheppard, Thomas Bukowski
  • Publication number: 20070048276
    Abstract: Homogeneous preparations of IL-28A, IL-28B, and IL-29 have been produced by mutating one or more of the cysteine residues in the polynucleotide sequences encoding the mature proteins. The cysteine mutant proteins can be shown to either bind to their cognate receptor or exhibit biological activity. One type of biological activity that is shown is an antiviral activity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2006
    Publication date: March 1, 2007
    Inventors: Lowell Brady, Kevin Klucher, Chung Chan, Dennis Dong, Hong Liu, Paul Sheppard, Thomas Bukowski
  • Publication number: 20070048274
    Abstract: Homogeneous preparations of IL-28A, IL-28B, and IL-29 have been produced by mutating one or more of the cysteine residues in the polynucleotide sequences encoding the mature proteins. The cysteine mutant proteins can be shown to either bind to their cognate receptor or exhibit biological activity. One type of biological activity that is shown is an antiviral activity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2006
    Publication date: March 1, 2007
    Inventors: Lowell Brady, Kevin Klucher, Chung Chan, Dennis Dong, Hong Liu, Paul Sheppard, Thomas Bukowski
  • Publication number: 20070048830
    Abstract: Polypeptide growth factors, methods of making them, polynucleotides encoding them, antibodies to them, and methods of using them are disclosed. The polypeptides comprise an amino acid segment that is at least 70% identical to residues 52-179 of SEQ ID NO:2 or residues 258-370 of SEQ ID NO:2. Multimers of the polypeptides are also disclosed. The polypeptides, multimeric proteins, and polynucleotides can be used in the study and regulation of cell and tissue development, as components of cell culture media, and as diagnostic agents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2006
    Publication date: March 1, 2007
    Inventors: Teresa Gilbert, Charles Hart, Paul Sheppard, Debra Gilbertson
  • Publication number: 20070042470
    Abstract: Homogeneous preparations of IL-28A, IL-28B, and IL-29 have been produced by mutating one or more of the cysteine residues in the polynucleotide sequences encoding the mature proteins. The cysteine mutant proteins can be shown to either bind to their cognate receptor or exhibit biological activity. One type of biological activity that is shown is an antiviral activity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2006
    Publication date: February 22, 2007
    Inventors: Lowell Brady, Kevin Klucher, Chung Chan, Dennis Dong, Hong Liu, Paul Sheppard, Thomas Bukowski
  • Publication number: 20070043629
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods, systems, and program code that enable a nonprofit organization to manage its fundraising activities online, including online hosting of auctions, and auction services such as maintaining donor/bidder registries, bid tracking, processing credit cards, and auction closeout activities. Also disclosed is a consignment database that enables organizations to build catalogs using items made available from a consignment catalog for inclusion in an auction or raffle. An organization profile is used to determine which items can be selected from the consignment catalog, reserving high value items for high profile events. A consignment registration function/module enables tracking of virtual consigned merchandise, including a inventory control function that monitors which items are referenced by which charitable organizations, auctions and catalogs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2006
    Publication date: February 22, 2007
    Applicant: cMarket, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory McHale, Paul Sheppard, Todd Rodgers
  • Publication number: 20070042471
    Abstract: Homogeneous preparations of IL-28A, IL-28B, and IL-29 have been produced by mutating one or more of the cysteine residues in the polynucleotide sequences encoding the mature proteins. The cysteine mutant proteins can be shown to either bind to their cognate receptor or exhibit biological activity. One type of biological activity that is shown is an antiviral activity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2006
    Publication date: February 22, 2007
    Inventors: Lowell Brady, Kevin Klucher, Chung Chan, Dennis Dong, Hong Liu, Paul Sheppard, Thomas Bukowski
  • Publication number: 20070042960
    Abstract: The present invention provides novel uses two members of a new family of human proteins, designated as “Zven,” as agents that stimulate gastrointestinal contractility, gastric emptying, intestinal transit, and treating gastroparesis The Zven1 gene, which resides in human chromosome 3p21.1-3p14.3, is expressed in testicular tissue and peripheral blood lymphocytes. The invention also provides methods for using the antibodies to detect the presence of the protein with antibodies and methods for using the polynucleotides to detect the presence of Zven RNA.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2006
    Publication date: February 22, 2007
    Inventors: PAUL SHEPPARD, Paul Bishop, Theodore Whitmore, Penny Thompson
  • Publication number: 20070042469
    Abstract: Homogeneous preparations of IL-28A, IL-28B, and IL-29 have been produced by mutating one or more of the cysteine residues in the polynucleotide sequences encoding the mature proteins. The cysteine mutant proteins can be shown to either bind to their cognate receptor or exhibit biological activity. One type of biological activity that is shown is an antiviral activity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2006
    Publication date: February 22, 2007
    Inventors: Lowell Brady, Kevin Klucher, Chung Chan, Dennis Dong, Hong Liu, Paul Sheppard, Thomas Bukowski
  • Publication number: 20070043210
    Abstract: Homogeneous preparations of IL-28A, IL-28B, and IL-29 have been produced by mutating one or more of the cysteine residues in the polynucleotide sequences encoding the mature proteins. The cysteine mutant proteins can be shown to either bind to their cognate receptor or exhibit biological activity. One type of biological activity that is shown is an antiviral activity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2006
    Publication date: February 22, 2007
    Inventors: Lowell Brady, Kevin Klucher, Chung Chan, Dennis Dong, Hong Liu, Paul Sheppard, Thomas Bukowski
  • Publication number: 20070042468
    Abstract: The present invention relates to polynucleotide and polypeptide molecules for Zcyto21, an interferon-like protein, which is most closely related to interferon-? at the amino acid sequence level. The present invention also includes antibodies to the Zcyto21 polypeptides, and methods of using the polynucleotides and polypeptides.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2006
    Publication date: February 22, 2007
    Inventors: Paul Sheppard, Scott Presnell, Brian Fox, Teresa Gilbert, Betty Haldeman, Francis Grant
  • Publication number: 20070041975
    Abstract: Homogeneous preparations of IL-28A, IL-28B, and IL-29 have been produced by mutating one or more of the cysteine residues in the polynucleotide sequences encoding the mature proteins. The cysteine mutant proteins can be shown to either bind to their cognate receptor or exhibit biological activity. One type of biological activity that is shown is an antiviral activity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2006
    Publication date: February 22, 2007
    Inventors: Lowell Brady, Kevin Klucher, Chung Chan, Dennis Dong, Hong Liu, Paul Sheppard, Thomas Bukowski
  • Publication number: 20070043209
    Abstract: The present invention relates to polynucleotide and polypeptide molecules for Zcyto21, an interferon-like protein, which is most closely related to interferon-? at the amino acid sequence level. The present invention also includes antibodies to the Zcyto21 polypeptides, and methods of using the polynucleotides and polypeptides.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2006
    Publication date: February 22, 2007
    Inventors: Paul Sheppard, Scott Presnell, Brian Fox, Teresa Gilbert, Betty Haldeman, Francis Grant
  • Publication number: 20070041936
    Abstract: Homogeneous preparations of IL-28A, IL-28B, and IL-29 have been produced by mutating one or more of the cysteine residues in the polynucleotide sequences encoding the mature proteins. The cysteine mutant proteins can be shown to either bind to their cognate receptor or exhibit biological activity. One type of biological activity that is shown is an antiviral activity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2006
    Publication date: February 22, 2007
    Inventors: Lowell Brady, Kevin Klucher, Chung Chan, Dennis Dong, Hong Liu, Paul Sheppard, Thomas Bukowski
  • Publication number: 20070042417
    Abstract: The present invention provides novel uses two members of a new family of human proteins, designated as “Zven,” as agents that stimulate gastrointestinal contractility, gastric emptying, intestinal transit, and treating gastroparesis The Zven1 gene, which resides in human chromosome 3p21.1-3p14.3, is expressed in testicular tissue and peripheral blood lymphocytes. The invention also provides methods for using the antibodies to detect the presence of the protein with antibodies and methods for using the polynucleotides to detect the presence of Zven RNA.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2006
    Publication date: February 22, 2007
    Inventors: PAUL SHEPPARD, Paul Bishop, Theodore Whitmore, Penny Thompson
  • Publication number: 20070020227
    Abstract: Methods for treating patients with cancer and autoimmune disorders using IL-28 and IL-29 molecules. The IL-28 and IL-29 molecules include polypeptides that have homology to the human IL-28 or IL-29 polypeptide sequence and proteins fused to a polypeptide with IL-28 and IL-29 functional activity. The molecules can be used as a monotherapy or in combination with other known cancer and/or autoimmune therapeutics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2006
    Publication date: January 25, 2007
    Inventor: Paul Sheppard
  • Publication number: 20060258586
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods of using Zsig98 polypeptides for treating intestinal motility disorders and improving gastrointestinal function, nutritient absorption, metabolism, and diabetes with Zsig98 polypeptides. The invention also provides methods for producing Zsig98 polynucleotides, polypeptides and antibodies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2006
    Publication date: November 16, 2006
    Inventors: Paul Sheppard, Stephen Jaspers, Michael Stamm, Anitra Wolf, Jacob Kennedy