Patents by Inventor Robert O. Ralston

Robert O. Ralston 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: 20100291034
    Abstract: Disclosed are medicaments, pharmaceutical compositions, pharmaceutical kits, and methods based on combinations comprising, separately or together: (a) a CYP3A4 inhibitor; and (b) a HCV protease inhibitor; for concurrent or consecutive administration in treating a human subject infected with HCV.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2010
    Publication date: November 18, 2010
    Applicant: Schering Corporation
    Inventors: Robert O RALSTON, II, Julie M. Strizki, Jaromir Vlach, Samir K. Gupta, Edward M. O'Mara, JR., Anima Ghosal, Michelle A. Treitel, James F. McLeod, Ronald E. White
  • Publication number: 20080318275
    Abstract: Two Hepatitis C Virus envelope proteins (E1 and E2) are expressed without sialylation. Recombinant expression of these proteins in lower eukaryotes, or in mammalian cells in which terminal glycosylation is blocked, results in recombinant proteins which are more similar to native HCV glycoproteins. When isolated by GNA lectin affinity, the E1 and E2 proteins aggregate into virus-like particles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2008
    Publication date: December 25, 2008
    Inventors: Robert O. Ralston, Frank Marcus, Kent B. Thudium, Barbara A. Gervase, John A. Hall, Kim M. Berger, Qui-Lim Choo, Michael Houghton, George Kuo
  • Publication number: 20080220528
    Abstract: The invention relates to methods for cloning Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) genes, in particular HIV envelope genes. The invention also relates to cloning strategies for mapping resistance determinants for HIV genes, in particular HIV envelope genes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2007
    Publication date: September 11, 2008
    Inventors: John A. Howe, Robert O. Ralston
  • Patent number: 7105303
    Abstract: Two Hepatitis C Virus envelope proteins (E1 and E2) are expressed without sialylation. Recombinant expression of these proteins in lower eukaryotes, or in mammalian cells in which terminal glycosylation is blocked, results in recombinant proteins which are more similar to native HCV glycoproteins. When isolated by GNA lectin affinity, the E1 and E2 proteins aggregate into virus-like particles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2006
    Assignee: Novartis Vaccines and Diagnostics, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert O. Ralston, Frank Marcus, Kent B. Thudium, Barbara A. Gervase, John A. Hall, Kim M. Berger, Qui-Lim Choo, Michael Houghton, George Kuo
  • Publication number: 20020004048
    Abstract: Two Hepatitis C Virus envelope proteins (E1 and E2) are expressed without sialylation. Recombinant expression of these proteins in lower eukaryotes, or in mammalian cells in which terminal glycosylation is blocked, results in recombinant proteins which are more similar to native HCV glycoproteins. When isolated by GNA lectin affinity, the E1 and E2 proteins aggregate into virus-like particles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2001
    Publication date: January 10, 2002
    Inventors: Robert O. Ralston, Frank Marcus, Kent B. Thudium, Barbara A. Gervase, John A. Hall, Kim M. Berger, Qui-Lim Choo, Michael Houghton, George Kuo
  • Patent number: 6274148
    Abstract: Two Hepatitis C Virus envelope proteins (E1 and E2) are expressed without sialylation. Recombinant expression of these proteins in lower eukaryotes, or in mammalian cells in which terminal glycosylation is blocked, results in recombinant proteins which are more similar to native HCV glycoproteins. When isolated by GNA lectin affinity, the E1 and E2 proteins aggregate into virus-like particles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 1994
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2001
    Assignee: Chiron Corporation
    Inventors: Robert O. Ralston, Frank Marcus, Kent B. Thudium, Barbara A. Gervase, John A. Hall, Kim M. Berger, Qui-Lim Choo, Michael Houghton, George Kuo
  • Patent number: 6074852
    Abstract: Two Hepatitis C Virus envelope proteins (E1 and E2) are expressed without sialylation. Recombinant expression of these proteins in lower eukaryotes, or in mammalian cells in which terminal glycosylation is blocked, results in recombinant proteins which are more similar to native HCV glycoproteins. When isolated by GNA lectin affinity, the E1 and E2 proteins aggregate into virus-like particles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 1995
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2000
    Assignee: Chiron Corporation
    Inventors: Robert O. Ralston, Frank Marcus, Kent B. Thudium, Barbara A. Gervase, John A. Hall, Kim M. Berger, Qui-Lim Choo, Michael Houghton, George Kuo
  • Patent number: 6074846
    Abstract: Two Hepatitis C Virus envelope proteins (E1 and E2) are expressed without sialylation. Recombinant expression of these proteins in lower eukaryotes, or in mammalian cells in which terminal glycosylation is blocked, results in recombinant proteins which are more similar to native HCV glycoproteins. When isolated by GNA lectin affinity, the E1 and E2 proteins aggregate into virus-like particles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 1995
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2000
    Assignee: Chiron Corporation
    Inventors: Robert O. Ralston, Frank Marcus, Kent B. Thudium, Barbara A. Gervase, John A. Hall, Kim M. Berger, Oui-Lim Choo, Michael Houghton, George Kuo
  • Patent number: 5942234
    Abstract: Two Hepatitis C Virus envelope proteins (E1 and E2) are expressed without sialylation. Recombinant expression of these proteins in lower eukaryotes, or in mammalian cells in which terminal glycosylation is blocked, results in recombinant proteins which are more similar to native HCV glycoproteins. When isolated by GNA lectin affinity, the E1 and E2 proteins aggregate into virus-like particles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 1995
    Date of Patent: August 24, 1999
    Assignee: Chiron Corporation
    Inventors: Robert O. Ralston, Frank Marcus, Kent B. Thudium, Barbara A. Gervase, John A. Hall, Kim M. Berger, Qui-Lim Choo, Michael Houghton, George Kuo
  • Patent number: 5932467
    Abstract: Cells producing recombinant retroviral particles are provided. The cells contain a first vector having a coding region encoding retroviral LTRs and a packaging signal under the control of an expression control system, a tRNA binding site located upstream from the packaging signal and origin of second strand DNA synthesis located downstream from the packaging signal. The cells also contain a second vector having a coding region encoding retroviral capsid proteins gag and pol under the control of an expression control system and a third vector having a coding region encoding a simian type D retrovirus envelope glycoprotein under the control of an expression control system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 3, 1999
    Assignee: Chiron Corporation
    Inventors: Mohammad Ayub Khan, Robert O. Ralston, John E. Murphy
  • Patent number: 5861290
    Abstract: Host cells may be treated for an infection or a hyperproliferative disorder which is characterized by the presence, in the affected cells, of a trans-acting factor capable of regulating gene expression by inserting into the cells a polynucleotide construct having a cis-acting regulatory sequence which is regulated by the trans-acting factor and an effector gene which renders said cell susceptible to protection or destruction. For example, the cis-acting region may be homologous to the HIV tar region, and the effector gene may encode ricin A or HSV-1 thymidine kinase. Upon infection with HIV, the HIV tat protein activates the tar region, and induces transcription and expression of ricin A, resulting in cell death, or of HSV-1 tk, resulting in cell death upon treatment with dideoxynucleoside agents such as acyclovir and gancyclovir.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 1992
    Date of Patent: January 19, 1999
    Inventors: Mark A. Goldsmith, Robert O. Ralston
  • Patent number: 5837510
    Abstract: Host cells may be treated for an infection or a hyperproliferative disorder which is characterized by the presence, in the affected cells, of a trans-acting factor capable of regulating gene expression by inserting into the cells a polynucleotide construct having a cis-acting regulatory sequence which is regulated by the trans-acting factor and an effector gene which renders said cell susceptible to protection or destruction. For example, the cis-acting region may be homologous to the HIV tar region, and the effector gene may encode ricin A or HSV-1 thymidine kinase. Upon infection with HIV, the HIV tat protein activates the tar region, and induces transcription and expression of ricin A, resulting in cell death, or of HSV-1 tk, resulting in cell death upon treatment with dideoxynucleoside agents such as acyclovir and gancyclovir.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 17, 1998
    Inventors: Mark A. Goldsmith, Robert O. Ralston