Patents by Inventor Richard Pfeifer
Richard Pfeifer 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: 12161702Abstract: The present invention provides, among other things, compositions and methods for CNS delivery of lysosomal enzymes for effective treatment of lysosomal storage diseases. In some embodiments, the present invention includes a stable formulation for direct CNS intrathecal administration comprising a heparan N-sulfatase (HNS) protein, salt, and a polysorbate surfactant for the treatment of Sanfilippo Syndrome Type A.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2021Date of Patent: December 10, 2024Assignee: Takeda Pharmaceutical Company LimitedInventors: Farah Natoli, Gaozhong Zhu, Jennifer Terew, Yuan Jiang, Jamie Tsung, Zahra Shahrokh, Brian Vernaglia, Jing Pan, Richard Pfeifer, Pericles Calias
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Publication number: 20230165942Abstract: The present invention provides an effective and less invasive approach for direct delivery of therapeutic agents to the central nervous system (CNS). In some embodiments, the present invention provides methods including a step of administering intrathecally to a subject suffering from or susceptible to a lysosomal storage disease associated with reduced level or activity of a lysosomal enzyme, a composition comprising a replacement enzyme for the lysosomal enzyme.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2022Publication date: June 1, 2023Inventors: Pericles Calias, Jing Pan, Jan Powell, Lawrence Charnas, Thomas McCauley, Teresa Leah Wright, Richard Pfeifer, Zahra Shahrokh
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Patent number: 11471516Abstract: The present invention provides an effective and less invasive approach for direct delivery of therapeutic agents to the central nervous system (CNS). In some embodiments, the present invention provides methods including a step of administering intrathecally to a subject suffering from or susceptible to a lysosomal storage disease associated with reduced level or activity of a lysosomal enzyme, a composition comprising a replacement enzyme for the lysosomal enzyme.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2019Date of Patent: October 18, 2022Assignee: Shire Human Genetic Therapies, Inc.Inventors: Pericles Calias, Jing Pan, Jan Powell, Lawrence Charnas, Thomas McCauley, Teresa Leah Wright, Richard Pfeifer, Zahra Shahrokh
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Publication number: 20220133862Abstract: The present invention provides, among other things, compositions and methods for CNS delivery of lysosomal enzymes for effective treatment of lysosomal storage diseases. In some embodiments, the present invention includes a stable formulation for direct CNS intrathecal administration comprising a heparan N-sulfatase (HNS) protein, salt, and a polysorbate surfactant for the treatment of Sanfilippo Syndrome Type A.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2021Publication date: May 5, 2022Inventors: Farah Natoli, Gaozhong Zhu, Jennifer Terew, Yuan Jiang, Jamie Tsung, Zahra Shahrokh, Brian Vernaglia, Jing Pan, Richard Pfeifer, Pericles Calias
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Publication number: 20220133863Abstract: Among other things, the present invention provides methods and compositions of treating Sanfilippo syndrome type B (Sanfilippo B) by, e.g., intrathecal (IT) administration of a Naglu protein. A suitable Naglu protein can be a recombinant, gene-activated or natural protein. In some embodiments, a suitable Naglu protein is a recombinant Naglu protein. In some embodiments, a recombinant Naglu protein is a fusion protein containing a Naglu domain and a lysosomal targeting moiety. In some embodiments, the lysosomal targeting domain is an IGF-II moiety.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2021Publication date: May 5, 2022Inventors: Michael F. Concino, Pericles Calias, Jing Pan, Kevin Holmes, Paolo Martini, Alla Romashko, Muthuraman Meiyappan, Bohong Zhang, Andrea Iskenderian, Dianna Lundberg, Angela Norton, Bettina Strack-Logue, Huang Yan, Mary Alessandrini, Richard Pfeifer
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Patent number: 11065308Abstract: The present invention provides, among other things, compositions and methods for CNS delivery of lysosomal enzymes for effective treatment of lysosomal storage diseases. In some embodiments, the present invention includes a stable formulation for direct CNS intrathecal administration comprising a heparan N-sulfatase (HNS) protein, salt, and a polysorbate surfactant for the treatment of Sanfilippo Syndrome Type A.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2018Date of Patent: July 20, 2021Assignee: Shire Human Genetic Therapies, Inc.Inventors: Farah Natoli, Gaozhong Zhu, Jennifer Terew, Yuan Jiang, Jamie Tsung, Zahra Shahrokh, Brian Vernaglia, Jing Pan, Richard Pfeifer, Pericles Calias
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Patent number: 11065307Abstract: Among other things, the present invention provides methods and compositions of treating Sanfilippo syndrome type B (Sanfilippo B) by, e.g., intrathecal (IT) administration of a Naglu protein. A suitable Naglu protein can be a recombinant, gene-activated or natural protein. In some embodiments, a suitable Naglu protein is a recombinant Naglu protein. In some embodiments, a recombinant Naglu protein is a fusion protein containing a Naglu domain and a lysosomal targeting moiety. In some embodiments, the lysosomal targeting domain is an IGF-II moiety.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2017Date of Patent: July 20, 2021Assignee: Shire Human Genetic Therapies, Inc.Inventors: Michael F. Concino, Pericles Calias, Jing Pan, Kevin Holmes, Paolo Martini, Alla Romashko, Muthuraman Meiyappan, Bohong Zhang, Andrea Iskenderian, Dianna Lundberg, Angela Norton, Bettina Strack-Logue, Huang Yan, Mary Alessandrini, Richard Pfeifer
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Publication number: 20200113981Abstract: The present invention provides an effective and less invasive approach for direct delivery of therapeutic agents to the central nervous system (CNS). In some embodiments, the present invention provides methods including a step of administering intrathecally to a subject suffering from or susceptible to a lysosomal storage disease associated with reduced level or activity of a lysosomal enzyme, a composition comprising a replacement enzyme for the lysosomal enzyme.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2019Publication date: April 16, 2020Inventors: Pericles Calias, Jing Pan, Jan Powell, Lawrence Charnas, Thomas McCauley, Teresa Leah Wright, Richard Pfeifer, Zahra Shahrokh
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Patent number: 10456454Abstract: The present invention provides an effective and less invasive approach for direct delivery of therapeutic agents to the central nervous system (CNS). In some embodiments, the present invention provides methods including a step of administering intrathecally to a subject suffering from or susceptible to a lysosomal storage disease associated with reduced level or activity of a lysosomal enzyme, a composition comprising a replacement enzyme for the lysosomal enzyme.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2016Date of Patent: October 29, 2019Assignee: Shire Human Genetic Therapies, Inc.Inventors: Pericles Calias, Jing Pan, Jan Powell, Lawrence Charnas, Thomas McCauley, Teresa Leah Wright, Richard Pfeifer, Zahra Shahrokh
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Publication number: 20190183984Abstract: The present invention provides, among other things, compositions and methods for CNS delivery of lysosomal enzymes for effective treatment of lysosomal storage diseases. In some embodiments, the present invention includes a stable formulation for direct CNS intrathecal administration comprising a heparan N-sulfatase (HNS) protein, salt, and a polysorbate surfactant for the treatment of Sanfilippo Syndrome Type A.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2018Publication date: June 20, 2019Inventors: Farah Natoli, Gaozhong Zhu, Jennifer Terew, Yuan Jiang, Jamie Tsung, Zahra Shahrokh, Brian Vernaglia, Jing Pan, Richard Pfeifer, Pericles Calias
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Publication number: 20180085438Abstract: Among other things, the present invention provides methods and compositions of treating Sanfilippo syndrome type B (Sanfilippo B) by, e.g., intrathecal (IT) administration of a Naglu protein. A suitable Naglu protein can be a recombinant, gene-activated or natural protein. In some embodiments, a suitable Naglu protein is a recombinant Naglu protein. In some embodiments, a recombinant Naglu protein is a fusion protein containing a Naglu domain and a lysosomal targeting moiety. In some embodiments, the lysosomal targeting domain is an IGF-II moiety.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2017Publication date: March 29, 2018Inventors: Michael F. Concino, Pericles Calias, Jing Pan, Kevin Holmes, Paolo Martini, Alla Romashko, Muthuraman Meiyappan, Bohong Zhang, Andrea Iskenderian, Dianna Lundberg, Angela Norton, Bettina Strack-Logue, Huang Yan, Mary Alessandrini, Richard Pfeifer
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METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR INTRATHECALLY ADMINISTERED TREATMENT OF MUCUPOLYSACCHARIDOSIS TYPE IIIA
Publication number: 20180036386Abstract: The present invention provides, among other things, effective treatment for Sanfilippo Syndrome Type A (MPS IDA) based on intrathecal delivery of recombinant heparin N-Sulfatase (HNS) enzyme. In some embodiments, the present invention includes methods of treating Sanfilippo Syndrome Type A (MPS MA) Syndrome by intrathecal administration of a recombinant HNS enzyme at a therapeutically effective dose and an administration interval for a period sufficient to decrease glycosaminoglycan (GAG) heparan sulfate level in the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and/or urine relative to a control.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2017Publication date: February 8, 2018Inventors: Patrick HASLETT, Ann BARBIER, Pericles CALIAS, Richard PFEIFER -
Patent number: 9814764Abstract: Among other things, the present invention provides methods and compositions of treating Sanfilippo syndrome type B (Sanfilippo B) by, e.g., intrathecal (IT) administration of a Naglu protein. A suitable Naglu protein can be a recombinant, gene-activated or natural protein. In some embodiments, a suitable Naglu protein is a recombinant Naglu protein. In some embodiments, a recombinant Naglu protein is a fusion protein containing a Naglu domain and a lysosomal targeting moiety. In some embodiments, the lysosomal targeting domain is an IGF-II moiety.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2013Date of Patent: November 14, 2017Assignee: Shire Human Genetic Therapies, Inc.Inventors: Michael F. Concino, Pericles Calias, Jing Pan, Kevin Holmes, Paolo Martini, Alla Romashko, Muthuraman Meiyappan, Bohong Zhang, Andrea Iskenderian, Dianna Lundberg, Angela Norton, Bettina Strack-Logue, Huang Yan, Mary Alessandrini, Richard Pfeifer
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Publication number: 20170042978Abstract: The present invention provides an effective and less invasive approach for direct delivery of therapeutic agents to the central nervous system (CNS). In some embodiments, the present invention provides methods including a step of administering intrathecally to a subject suffering from or susceptible to a lysosomal storage disease associated with reduced level or activity of a lysosomal enzyme, a composition comprising a replacement enzyme for the lysosomal enzyme.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2016Publication date: February 16, 2017Inventors: Pericles Calias, Jing Pan, Jan Powell, Lawrence Charnas, Thomas McCauley, Teresa Leah Wright, Richard Pfeifer, Zahra Shahrokh
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Publication number: 20170042977Abstract: The present invention provides, among other things, compositions and methods for CNS delivery of lysosomal enzymes for effective treatment of lysosomal storage diseases. In some embodiments, the present invention includes a stable formulation for direct CNS intrathecal administration comprising a heparan N-sulfatase (HNS) protein, salt, and a polysorbate surfactant for the treatment of Sanfilippo Syndrome Type A.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2016Publication date: February 16, 2017Inventors: Farah Natoli, Gaozhong Zhu, Jennifer Terew, Yuan Jiang, Jamie Tsung, Zahra Shahrokh, Brian Vernaglia, Jing Pan, Richard Pfeifer, Pericles Calias
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Patent number: 9320711Abstract: The present invention provides, among other things, compositions and methods for CNS delivery of lysosomal enzymes for effective treatment of lysosomal storage diseases. In some embodiments, the present invention includes a stable formulation for direct CNS intrathecal administration comprising a heparan N-sulfatase (HNS) protein, salt, and a polysorbate surfactant for the treatment of Sanfilippo Syndrome Type A.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2011Date of Patent: April 26, 2016Assignee: Shire Human Genetic Therapies, Inc.Inventors: Farah Natoli, Gaozhong Zhu, Jennifer Terew, Yuan Jiang, Jamie Tsung, Zahra Shahrokh, Brian Vernaglia, Jing Pan, Richard Pfeifer, Pericles Calias
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Patent number: 9283181Abstract: The present invention provides an effective and less invasive approach for direct delivery of therapeutic agents to the central nervous system (CNS). In some embodiments, the present invention provides methods including a step of administering intrathecally to a subject suffering from or susceptible to a lysosomal storage disease associated with reduced level or activity of a lysosomal enzyme, a composition comprising a replacement enzyme for the lysosomal enzyme.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2011Date of Patent: March 15, 2016Assignee: Shire Human Genetic Therapies, Inc.Inventors: Pericles Calias, Jing Pan, Jan Powell, Lawrence Charnas, Thomas McCauley, Teresa Leah Wright, Richard Pfeifer, Zahra Shahrokh
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Publication number: 20160030416Abstract: Methods of treating B2-bradykinin receptor mediated angioedema in a subject by administering a composition containing a 8-(heteroarylmethoxy)quinolone compound, a 8-(arylmethoxy)quinoline compound, or a salt, a stereoisomer, a hydrate, or a solvate thereof. Oral formulations containing a 8-(heteroarylmethoxy)quinolone compound, a 8-(arylmethoxy)quinoline compound, or a salt, a stereoisomer, a hydrate, or a solvate thereof for the treatment of B2-bradykinin receptor mediated angioedema. Use of a composition containing a 8-(heteroarylmethoxy)quinolone compound, a 8-(arylmethoxy)quinoline compound, or a salt, a stereoisomer, a hydrate, or a solvate thereof for the manufacture of a medicament for the treatment and/or prevention of a B2-bradykinin receptor mediated angioedema.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2014Publication date: February 4, 2016Inventors: Kevin Leach, Teresa Wright, Brian Felice, Richard Pfeifer, Pericles Calias, Thomas McCauley
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METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR INTRATHECALLY ADMINISTERED TREATMENT OF MUCUPOLYSACCHARIDOSIS TYPE IIIA
Publication number: 20150313971Abstract: The present invention provides, among other things, effective treatment for Sanfilippo Syndrome Type A (MPS IIIA) based on intrathecal delivery of recombinant heparin N-Sulfatase (HNS) enzyme. In some embodiments, the present invention includes methods of treating Sanfilippo Syndrome Type A (MPS IIIA) Syndrome by intrathecal administration of a recombinant HNS enzyme at a therapeutically effective dose and an administration interval for a period sufficient to decrease glycosaminoglycan (GAG) heparan sulfate level in the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and/or urine relative to a control.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2013Publication date: November 5, 2015Inventors: Patrick HASLETT, Ann BARBIER, Pericles CALIAS, Richard PFEIFER -
Publication number: 20140103328Abstract: A light emission device includes a substrate and a layer arrangement applied onto the substrate. The layer arrangement has a first electrode layer made of a conductive material and a second electrode layer made of a conductive material. At least one light-emitting layer made of an organic material is arranged between the first and second electrode layers. At least one intermediate layer having an optical lattice structure is provided between the light-emitting layer, a first main surface of the intermediate layer facing the light-emitting layer and the first main surface of the intermediate layer being formed to be planar within a tolerance range at least in the region of the optical lattice structure. The intermediate layer is conductive at least in regions between the first and a second main surface thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2013Publication date: April 17, 2014Applicant: Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft zur Foerderung der angewandten Forschung e.V.Inventors: Richard PFEIFER, Karsten FEHSE, Uwe VOGEL, Karl LEO