Patents by Inventor Ramesh Kashi
Ramesh Kashi 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).
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Patent number: 11014986Abstract: Crystals of pembrolizumab and structurally similar anti-PD-1 monoclonal antibodies are provided, as well as methods of producing such crystals, and uses of compositions comprising such antibody crystals, e.g. in treatment of cancers. The present invention satisfies these needs and more by providing pembrolizumab crystals and a method producing pembrolizumab crystals. One embodiment of the method of the invention produces crystals suitable for X-ray diffraction, and the inventors herein used such crystals to solve the three-dimensional structure of pembrolizumab to 2.3 A resolution.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2016Date of Patent: May 25, 2021Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.Inventors: Paul Reichert, Winifred W. Prosise, Giovanna Scapin, Xiaoyu Yang, Ramesh Kashi, Corey Strickland
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Patent number: 10500368Abstract: A device or arrangement for a carpule for a dental syringe permits the harpoon on the distal end of the plunger rod to engage the rubber or rubber-like plug or piston of the carpule, but blocks the piston from being pulled out the open proximal end of the tubular glass body of the carpule. A preferred version has an apertured cap that fits onto the proximal end of the carpule, a retaining neck ring that fits onto the penetrable seal at the proximal end of the carpule, and a bar connecting them. The bar also serves as a grip to assist in handling the carpule.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2017Date of Patent: December 10, 2019Inventors: Germain Jean-Charles, Ajay Ramesh Kashi
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Publication number: 20180237524Abstract: Crystals of pembrolizumab and structurally similar anti-PD-1 monoclonal antibodies are provided, as well as methods of producing such crystals, and uses of compositions comprising such antibody crystals, e.g. in treatment of cancers. The present invention satisfies these needs and more by providing pembrolizumab crystals and a method producing pembrolizumab crystals. One embodiment of the method of the invention produces crystals suitable for X-ray diffraction, and the inventors herein used such crystals to solve the three-dimensional structure of pembrolizumab to 2.3 A resolution.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2016Publication date: August 23, 2018Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.Inventors: Paul Reichert, Winifred W. Prosise, Giovanna Scapin, Xiaoyu Yang, Ramesh Kashi, Corey Strickland
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Publication number: 20180021541Abstract: A device or arrangement for a carpule for a dental syringe permits the harpoon on the distal end of the plunger rod to engage the rubber or rubber-like plug or piston of the carpule, but blocks the piston from being pulled out the open proximal end of the tubular glass body of the carpule. A preferred version has an apertured cap that fits onto the proximal end of the carpule, a retaining neck ring that fits onto the penetrable seal at the proximal end of the carpule, and a bar connecting them. The bar also serves as a grip to assist in handling the carpule.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2017Publication date: January 25, 2018Inventors: Germain Jean-Charles, Ajay Ramesh Kashi
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Patent number: 9669076Abstract: A Factor VIII composition formulated without albumin, comprising the following formulation excipients in addition to Factor VIII: 4% to 10% of a bulking agent selected from the group consisting of mannitol, glycine and alanine; 1% to 4% of a stabilizing agent selected from the group consisting of sucrose, trehalose, raffinose, and arginine; 1 mM to 5 mM calcium salt; 100 mM to 300 mM NaCl; and a buffering agent for maintaining a pH of approximately between 6 and 8. Alternatively, the formulation can comprise 2% to 6% hydroxyethyl starch; 1% to 4% of a stabilizing agent selected from the group consisting of sucrose, trehalose, raffinose, and arginine; 1 mM to 5 mM calcium salt; 100 mM to 300 mM NaCl; and a buffering agent for maintaining a pH of approximately between 6 and 8.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2016Date of Patent: June 6, 2017Assignees: Baxalta Incorporated, Baxalta GmbH, University of ConnecticutInventors: Marc Besman, Erik Bjornson, Feroz Jameel, Ramesh Kashi, Michael Pikal, Serguei Tchessalov, John Carpenter
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Publication number: 20170000854Abstract: A Factor VIII composition formulated without albumin, comprising the following formulation excipients in addition to Factor VIII: 4% to 10% of a bulking agent selected from the group consisting of mannitol, glycine and alanine; 1% to 4% of a stabilizing agent selected from the group consisting of sucrose, trehalose, raffinose, and arginine; 1 mM to 5 mM calcium salt; 100 mM to 300 mM NaCl; and a buffering agent for maintaining a pH of approximately between 6 and 8. Alternatively, the formulation can comprise 2% to 6% hydroxyethyl starch; 1% to 4% of a stabilizing agent selected from the group consisting of sucrose, trehalose, raffinose, and arginine; 1 mM to 5 mM calcium salt; 100 mM to 300 mM NaCl; and a buffering agent for maintaining a pH of approximately between 6 and 8.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2016Publication date: January 5, 2017Inventors: Marc Besman, Erik Bjornson, Feroz Jameel, Ramesh Kashi, Michael Pikal, Serguei Tchessalov, John Carpenter
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Patent number: 9352027Abstract: A Factor VIII composition formulated without albumin, comprising the following formulation excipients in addition to Factor VIII: 4% to 10% of a bulking agent selected from the group consisting of mannitol, glycine and alanine; 1% to 4% of a stabilizing agent selected from the group consisting of sucrose, trehalose, raffinose, and arginine; 1 mM to 5 mM calcium salt; 100 mM to 300 mM NaCl; and a buffering agent for maintaining a pH of approximately between 6 and 8. Alternatively, the formulation can comprise 2% to 6% hydroxyethyl starch; 1% to 4% of a stabilizing agent selected from the group consisting of sucrose, trehalose, raffinose, and arginine; 1 mM to 5 mM calcium salt; 100 mM to 300 mM NaCl; and a buffering agent for maintaining a pH of approximately between 6 and 8.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2014Date of Patent: May 31, 2016Assignees: Baxalta Incorporated, Baxalta GmbH, University of ConnecticutInventors: Marc Besman, Erik Bjornson, Feroz Jameel, Ramesh Kashi, Michael Pikal, Serguei Tchessalov, John Carpenter
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Publication number: 20150307606Abstract: Methods for preparing lyophilized pellets of antibodies that specifically bind to human IL-23 are described. The pellets have a substantially spherical shape and are prepared by freezing droplets of a liquid composition of a desired biological material on a flat, solid surface, in particular, a surface that does not have any cavities, followed by lyophilizing the frozen droplets. These methods are useful for preparing lyophilized pellets having a high concentration of anti-IL-23 antibody, and which have a faster reconstitution time than lyophilized powder cakes prepared in vials. Also provided are improved formulations for use in preparing lyophilized forms of antibodies that specifically bind to human IL-23.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2013Publication date: October 29, 2015Inventors: Ashwin Basarkar, Akhilesh Bhambhani, Ramesh Kashi, Shona P. Mehta
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Publication number: 20150025010Abstract: A Factor VIII composition formulated without albumin, comprising the following formulation excipients in addition to Factor VIII: 4% to 10% of a bulking agent selected from the group consisting of mannitol, glycine and alanine; 1% to 4% of a stabilizing agent selected from the group consisting of sucrose, trehalose, raffinose, and arginine; 1 mM to 5 mM calcium salt; 100 mM to 300 mM NaCl; and a buffering agent for maintaining a pH of approximately between 6 and 8. Alternatively, the formulation can comprise 2% to 6% hydroxyethyl starch; 1% to 4% of a stabilizing agent selected from the group consisting of sucrose, trehalose, raffinose, and arginine; 1 mM to 5 mM calcium salt; 100 mM to 300 mM NaCl; and a buffering agent for maintaining a pH of approximately between 6 and 8.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2014Publication date: January 22, 2015Applicant: University of ConnecticutInventors: Marc Besman, Erik Bjornson, Feroz Jameel, Ramesh Kashi, Michael Pikal, Serguei Tchessalov, John Carpenter
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Patent number: 8765665Abstract: A Factor VIII composition formulated without albumin, comprising the following formulation excipients in addition to Factor VIII: 4% to 10% of a bulking agent selected from the group consisting of mannitol, glycine and alanine; 1% to 4% of a stabilizing agent selected from the group consisting of sucrose, trehalose, raffinose, and arginine; 1 mM to 5 mM calcium salt; 100 mM to 300 mM NaCl; and a buffering agent for maintaining a pH of approximately between 6 and 8. Alternatively, the formulation can comprise 2% to 6% hydroxyethyl starch; 1% to 4% of a stabilizing agent selected from the group consisting of sucrose, trehalose, raffinose, and arginine; 1 mM to 5 mM calcium salt; 100 mM to 300 mM NaCl; and a buffering agent for maintaining a pH of approximately between 6 and 8.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2013Date of Patent: July 1, 2014Assignees: Baxter International Inc., University of ConnecticutInventors: Marc Besman, Erik Bjornson, Feroz Jameel, Ramesh Kashi, Michael Pikal, Serguei Tchessalov, John Carpenter
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Patent number: 8372800Abstract: An albumin-free Factor VIII formulation comprising: 4% to 10% of a bulking agent selected from the group consisting of mannitol, glycine and alanine; 1% to 4% of a stabilizing agent selected from the group consisting of sucrose, trehalose, raffinose, and arginine; 1 mM to 5 mM calcium salt; 100 mM to 300 mM NaCl; and a buffering agent. Alternatively, the formulation can comprise 2% to 6% hydroxyethyl starch; 1% to 4% of a stabilizing agent selected from the group consisting of sucrose, trehalose, raffinose, and arginine; 1 mM to 5 mM calcium salt; 100 mM to 300 mM NaCl; and a buffering agent. In a further embodiment, the formulation can comprise: 300 mM to 500 mM NaCl; 1% to 4% of a stabilizing agent selected from the group consisting of sucrose, trehalose, raffinose, and arginine; 1 mM to 5 mM calcium salt; and a buffering agent.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2011Date of Patent: February 12, 2013Assignees: Baxter International Inc., University of ConnecticutInventors: Marc Besman, Erik Bjornson, Feroz Jameel, Ramesh Kashi, Michael Pikal, Serguei Tchessalov, John Carpenter
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Publication number: 20120083446Abstract: An albumin-free Factor VIII formulation comprising, 4% to 10% of a bulking agent selected from the group consisting of mannitol, glycine and alanine; 1% to 4% of a stabilizing agent selected from the group consisting of sucrose, trehalose, raffinose, and arginine; 1 mM to 5 mM calcium salt; 100 mM to 300 mM NaCl; and a buffering agent Alternatively, the formulation can comprise 2% to 6% hydroxyethyl starch; 1% to 4% of a stabilizing agent selected from the group consisting of sucrose, trehalose, raffinose, and arginine; 1 mM to 5 mM calcium salt; 100 mM to 300 mM NaCl; and a buffering agent. In a further embodiment, the formulation can comprise: 300 mM to 500 mM NaCl; 1% to 4% of a stabilizing agent selected from the group consisting of sucrose, trehalose, raffinose, and arginine; 1 mM to 5 mM calcium salt; and a buffering agent.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2011Publication date: April 5, 2012Applicants: University of Connecticut, Baxter International Inc.Inventors: Marc Besman, Erik Bjornson, Feroz Jameel, Ramesh Kashi, Michael Pikal, Serguei Tchessalov, John Carpenter
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Patent number: 8058226Abstract: A Factor VIII composition formulated without albumin, comprising the following formulation excipients in addition to Factor VIII: 4% to 10% of a bulking agent selected from the group consisting of mannitol, glycine and alanine; 1% to 4% of a stabilizing agent selected from the group consisting of sucrose, trehalose, raffinose, and arginine; 1 mM to 5 mM calcium salt; 100 mM to 300 mM NaCl; and a buffering agent for maintaining a pH of approximately between 6 and 8. Alternatively, the formulation can comprise 2% to 6% hydroxyethyl starch; 1% to 4% of a stabilizing agent selected from the group consisting of sucrose, trehalose, raffinose, and arginine; 1 mM to 5 mM calcium salt; 100 mM to 300 mM NaCl; and a buffering agent for maintaining a pH of approximately between 6 and 8.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2007Date of Patent: November 15, 2011Assignees: Baxter International Inc., University of ConnecticutInventors: Marc Besman, Erik Bjornson, Feroz Jameel, Ramesh Kashi, Michael Pikal, Serguei Tchessalov, John Carpenter
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Publication number: 20100105870Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for complexing a protein in a dispersed medium. Also disclosed are associated proteins produced by the methods of complexing of the present invention. Pharmaceutically effective stabilized protein dosages are also disclosed. The present invention also relates to a method for associating AHF protein in a dispersed medium.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2009Publication date: April 29, 2010Inventors: Sathyamangalam V. Balasubramanian, Robert M. Straubinger, Karthik Ramani, Marc Besman, Ramesh Kashi
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Patent number: 7625584Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for complexing a protein in a dispersed medium. Also disclosed are associated proteins produced by the methods of complexing of the present invention. Pharmaceutically effective stabilized protein dosages are also disclosed. The present invention also relates to a method for associating AHF protein in a dispersed medium.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2004Date of Patent: December 1, 2009Assignee: The Research Foundation of State University of New YorkInventors: Sathyamangalam V. Balasubramanian, Robert M. Straubinger, Karthik Ramani, Marc Besman, Ramesh Kashi
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Publication number: 20080176791Abstract: A Factor VIII composition formulated without albumin, comprising the following formulation excipients in addition to Factor VIII: 4% to 10% of a bulking agent selected from the group consisting of mannitol, glycine and alanine; 1% to 4% of a stabilizing agent selected from the group consisting of sucrose, trehalose, raffinose, and arginine; 1 mM to 5 mM calcium salt; 100 mM to 300 mM NaCl; and a buffering agent for maintaining a pH of approximately between 6 and 8. Alternatively, the formulation can comprise 2% to 6% hydroxyethyl starch; 1% to 4% of a stabilizing agent selected from the group consisting of sucrose, trehalose, raffinose, and arginine; 1 mM to 5 mM calcium salt; 100 mM to 300 mM NaCl; and a buffering agent for maintaining a pH of approximately between 6 and 8.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2007Publication date: July 24, 2008Applicants: Baxter International Inc., University of ConnecticutInventors: Marc Besman, Erik Bjornson, Feroz Jameel, Ramesh Kashi, Michael Pikal, Serguei Tchessalov, John Carpenter
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Patent number: 7247707Abstract: A Factor VIII composition formulated without albumin, comprising the following formulation excipients in addition to Factor VIII: 4% to 10% of a bulking agent selected from the group consisting of mannitol, glycine and alanine; 1% to 4% of a stabilizing agent selected from the group consisting of sucrose, trehalose, raffinose, and arginine; 1 mM to 5 mM calcium salt; 100 mM to 300 mM NaCl; and a buffering agent for maintaining a pH of approximately between 6 and 8. Alternatively, the formulation can comprise 2% to 6% hydroxyethyl starch; 1% to 4% of a stabilizing agent selected from the group consisting of sucrose, trehalose, raffinose, and arginine; 1 mM to 5 mM calcium salt; 100 mM to 300 mM NaCl; and a buffering agent for maintaining a pH of approximately between 6 and 8.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2006Date of Patent: July 24, 2007Assignees: Baxter International Inc., University of ConnecticutInventors: Marc Besman, Erik Bjornson, Feroz Jameel, Ramesh Kashi, Michael Pikal, Serguei Tchessalov, John Carpenter
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Publication number: 20060205661Abstract: A Factor VIII composition formulated without albumin, comprising the following formulation excipients in addition to Factor VIII: 4% to 10% of a bulking agent selected from the group consisting of mannitol, glycine and alanine; 1% to 4% of a stabilizing agent selected from the group consisting of sucrose, trehalose, raffinose, and arginine; 1 mM to 5 mM calcium salt; 100 mM to 300 mM NaCl; and a buffering agent for maintaining a pH of approximately between 6 and 8. Alternatively, the formulation can comprise 2% to 6% hydroxyethyl starch; 1% to 4% of a stabilizing agent selected from the group consisting of sucrose, trehalose, raffinose, and arginine; 1 mM to 5 mM calcium salt; 100 mM to 300 mM NaCl; and a buffering agent for maintaining a pH of approximately between 6 and 8.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2006Publication date: September 14, 2006Applicants: Baxter International, Inc., University of ConnecticutInventors: Marc Besman, Erik Bjornson, Feroz Jameel, Ramesh Kashi, Michael Pikal, Serguei Tchessalov, John Carpenter
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Patent number: 7087723Abstract: A Factor VIII composition formulated without albumin, comprising the following formulation excipients in addition to Factor VIII: 4% to 10% of a bulking agent selected from the group consisting of mannitol, glycine and alanine; 1% to 4% of a stabilizing agent selected from the group consisting of sucrose, trehalose, raffinose, and arginine; 1 mM to 5 mM calcium salt; 100 mM to 300 mM NaCl; and a buffering agent for maintaining a pH of approximately between 6 and 8. Alternatively, the formulation can comprise 2% to 6% hydroxyethyl starch; 1% to 4% of a stabilizing agent selected from the group consisting of sucrose, trehalose, raffinose, and arginine; 1 mM to 5 mM calcium salt; 100 mM to 300 mM NaCl; and a buffering agent for maintaining a pH of approximately between 6 and 8.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2003Date of Patent: August 8, 2006Assignees: Baxter International Inc., University of ConnecticutInventors: Marc Besman, Erik Bjornson, Feroz Jameel, Ramesh Kashi, Michael Pikal, Serguei Tchessalov, John Carpenter
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Publication number: 20040116345Abstract: A Factor VIII composition formulated without albumin, comprising the following formulation excipients in addition to Factor VIII: 4% to 10% of a bulking agent selected from the group consisting of mannitol, glycine and alanine; 1% to 4% of a stabilizing agent selected from the group consisting of sucrose, trehalose, raffinose, and arginine; 1 mM to 5 mM calcium salt; 100 mM to 300 mM NaCl; and a buffering agent for maintaining a pH of approximately between 6 and 8. Alternatively, the formulation can comprise 2% to 6% hydroxyethyl starch; 1% to 4% of a stabilizing agent selected from the group consisting of sucrose, trehalose, raffinose, and arginine; 1 mM to 5 mM calcium salt; 100 mM to 300 mM NaCl; and a buffering agent for maintaining a pH of approximately between 6 and 8.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2003Publication date: June 17, 2004Inventors: Marc Besman, Erik Bjornson, Feroz Jameel, Ramesh Kashi, Michael Pikal, Serguei Tchessalov, John Carpenter