Patents by Inventor Scott Hammond

Scott Hammond 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).

  • Patent number: 9738723
    Abstract: The disclosure provides humanized anti-OX40 antibodies. Also provided are methods of making such antibodies, and methods of use, e.g., treatment of cancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2017
    Assignee: MedImmune, LLC
    Inventors: Scott A. Hammond, Michael Oberst, Qun Du, Melissa Damschroder
  • Patent number: 9718870
    Abstract: The disclosure provides OX40L huIgG4 fusion polypeptide subunits comprising a human IgG4 Fc domain, a trimerization domain, and the receptor binding domain of Ox40 ligand, where the fusion polypeptide subunits can self-assemble into hexameric proteins. Also provided are methods of making fusion polypeptide subunits and hexameric proteins, and methods of use, e.g., treatment of cancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2017
    Assignee: MedImmune, LLC
    Inventors: Melissa Damschroder, Michael Oberst, Scott Hammond, Hui Feng
  • Publication number: 20170137522
    Abstract: Human monoclonal antibodies directed against B7-H1 and uses of these antibodies in diagnostics and for the treatment of diseases associated with the activity and/or expression of B7-H1 are disclosed. Additionally, hybridomas or other cell lines expressing such antibodies are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2016
    Publication date: May 18, 2017
    Applicant: MEDIMMUNE LIMITED
    Inventors: CHRISTOPHE QUEVA, MICHELLE MORROW, SCOTT HAMMOND, MARAT ALIMZHANOV, JOHN BABCOCK, IAN Nevin FOLTZ, JASPAL SINGH KANG, LAURA SEKIROV, MELANIE BOYLE, MATTHIEU CHODORGE, ROSS A. STEWARD, KATHLEEN ANN MULGREW
  • Publication number: 20170080738
    Abstract: A printing screen unit comprising a mesh printing screen and a supporting frame which is attached to the printing screen, wherein the printing screen comprises a first, outer mesh which is attached to sides of the supporting frame and includes an aperture therein, and a second, inner mesh which is attached to the outer mesh, wherein threads, providing warp and weft, of the outer mesh are aligned so as to be substantially orthogonal to the sides of the supporting frame, wherein threads, providing warp and weft, of the inner mesh being aligned so as to have acute angles of between 0 degrees and 45 degrees to the respective sides of the supporting frame, wherein the printing screen is tensioned by an external tensioning assembly to a first tension when the printing screen is attached to the supporting frame, and the sides of the supporting frame are displaceable such that the sides of the supporting frame are displaced on release of the first tension by the external tensioning assembly, and the printing screen h
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2015
    Publication date: March 23, 2017
    Inventors: Lee Edward James BAILEY, Robin Alec MANN, Scott HAMMOND
  • Publication number: 20170015758
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods of modulating and redirecting an immune response. Compositions and methods for killing targeted cells in a cell population are also provided wherein, a cell population containing target cells expressing a target associated antigen and T cells are contacted with 1, 2, or more immune checkpoint antagonists and a multispecific T cell-redirecting agent that specifically binds the target associated antigen expressed on the target cells and specifically binds a T cell surface antigen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2015
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Inventors: Scott A. HAMMOND, Michael A. MORSE, Takuya OSADA, Herbert Kim LYERLY
  • Publication number: 20160347848
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods of treating a solid tumor comprising administering an effective amount of MEDI4736 or an antigen-binding fragment thereof, tremelimumab or an antigen-binding fragment thereof, and MEDI6383.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2016
    Publication date: December 1, 2016
    Applicant: MedImmune Limited
    Inventors: Scott A. HAMMOND, Kathleen Ann MULGREW, Michael OBERST, Edward BRADLEY, Ross A. STEWART
  • Patent number: 9493565
    Abstract: Human monoclonal antibodies directed against B7-H1 and uses of these antibodies in diagnostics and for the treatment of diseases associated with the activity and/or expression of B7-H1 are disclosed. Additionally, hybridomas or other cell lines expressing such antibodies are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2016
    Assignee: MedImmune Limited
    Inventors: Christophe Queva, Michelle Morrow, Scott Hammond, Marat Alimzhanov, John Babcock, Ian Nevin Foltz, Jaspal Singh Kang, Laura Sekirov, Melanie Boyle, Matthieu Chodorge, Ross A. Steward, Kathleen Ann Mulgrew
  • Publication number: 20160215051
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of minimizing the aggregation of BiTE® molecules in solution. In one embodiment, a method of the invention is used to minimize the aggregation of BiTE® molecules in solution. In another embodiment, a method of the invention is used to minimize the aggregation of BiTE® molecules comprising a first and a second binding site specific for the CD3 and CD19 antigens, respectively, wherein said molecule is in solution. In a specific embodiment, the present invention provides methods to minimize the aggregation of the MT103™ BiTE® molecule in solution.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2016
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Inventors: Monika S. SHARMA, Ambarish SHAH, Scott HAMMOND
  • Publication number: 20160194407
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides anti-CD73 binding molecules, e.g., antibodies and antigen binding fragments thereof. Also provided are pharmaceutical formulations comprising the disclosed compositions, and methods for the diagnosis and treatment of diseases associated with CD73-expression, e.g., cancer. Such diseases can be treated, e.g., by direct therapy with the anti-CD73 binding molecules disclosed herein (e.g., naked antibodies or antibody-drug conjugates that bind CD73), by adjuvant therapy with other antigen-binding anticancer agents such as immune checkpoint inhibitors (e.g., anti-CTLA-4 and anti-PD-1 monoclonal antibodies), and/or by combination therapies where the anti-CD73 molecules are administered before, after, or concurrently with chemotherapy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2015
    Publication date: July 7, 2016
    Inventors: Carl HAY, Kris Sachsenmeier, Erin Sult, Qihui Huang, Peter Pavlik, Melissa Damschroder, Li Cheng, Gundo Diedrich, Jonathan Rios-Doria, Scott Hammond, Ralph Minter, Steve Rust, Sandrine Guillard, Robert Hollingsworth, Lutz Jermutus, Nicholas Durham, Ching Ching Leow, Mary Antonysamy, James Geoghegan, Xiaojun Lu, Kim Rosenthal
  • Publication number: 20160137740
    Abstract: The disclosure provides humanized anti-OX40 antibodies. Also provided are methods of making such antibodies, and methods of use, e.g., treatment of cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2015
    Publication date: May 19, 2016
    Inventors: SCOTT A. HAMMOND, MICHAEL OBERST, QUN DU, MELISSA DAMSCHRODER
  • Patent number: 9308257
    Abstract: The present invention provides stable lyophilized formulations of bispecific antibodies or fragments thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2016
    Assignee: MedImmune, LLC
    Inventors: Monika S. Sharma, Sr., Ambarish Shah, Scott Hammond
  • Publication number: 20160024176
    Abstract: The disclosure provides OX40L huIgG4 fusion polypeptide subunits comprising a human IgG4 Fc domain, a trimerization domain, and the receptor binding domain of Ox40 ligand, where the fusion polypeptide subunits can self-assemble into hexameric proteins. Also provided are methods of making fusion polypeptide subunits and hexameric proteins, and methods of use, e.g., treatment of cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2015
    Publication date: January 28, 2016
    Inventors: Melissa Damschroder, Michael Oberst, Scott Hammond, Hui Feng
  • Patent number: 9011415
    Abstract: A pivot port that can provide a pivot point for a surgical instrument. The pivot port may be held in a stationary position by a support arm assembly that is attached to a table. The pivot port may include either an adapter or a ball joint that can support the surgical instrument. The pivot port allows the instrument to pivot relative to a patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Assignee: Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc.
    Inventors: Dan Sanchez, Michael Black, Scott Hammond
  • Publication number: 20140356353
    Abstract: Human monoclonal antibodies directed against B7-H1 and uses of these antibodies in diagnostics and for the treatment of diseases associated with the activity and/or expression of B7-H1 are disclosed. Additionally, hybridomas or other cell lines expressing such antibodies are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2014
    Publication date: December 4, 2014
    Inventors: CHRISTOPHE QUEVA, MICHELLE MORROW, SCOTT HAMMOND, MARAT ALIMZHANOV, JOHN BABCOCK, IAN Nevin FOLTZ, JASPAL SINGH KANG, LAURA SEKIROV, MELANIE BOYLE, MATTHIEU CHODORGE, ROSS A. STEWARD, KATHLEEN ANN MULGREW
  • Patent number: 8829264
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods for attenuating gene expression in a cell, especially in a mammalian cell, using gene-targeted double stranded RNA (dsRNA), such as a hairpin RNA. The dsRNA contains a nucleotide sequence that hybridizes under physiologic conditions of the cell to the nucleotide sequence of at least a portion of the gene to be inhibited (the “target” gene).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2014
    Assignee: Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
    Inventors: Gregory J. Hannon, Patrick Paddison, Emily Bernstein, Amy Caudy, Douglas Conklin, Scott Hammond
  • Publication number: 20140242081
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides compositions and methods for treating CEA-expressing cancers. Methods for dosing a patient with an antibody that binds to CEA and human CD3 are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2011
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Applicants: MICROMET AG, MEDIMMUNE, LLC
    Inventors: Scott Hammond, Patricia Ryan, Song Ren, Petra Lutterbuese, Maria Amann
  • Patent number: 8779108
    Abstract: Human monoclonal antibodies directed against B7-H1 and uses of these antibodies in diagnostics and for the treatment of diseases associated with the activity and/or expression of B7-H1 are disclosed. Additionally, hybridomas or other cell lines expressing such antibodies are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2014
    Assignee: MedImmune, Limited
    Inventors: Christophe Queva, Michelle Morrow, Scott Hammond, Marat Alimzhanov, John Babcook, Ian Nevin Foltz, Jaspal Singh Kang, Laura Sekirov, Melanie Boyle, Matthieu Chodorge, Ross A. Stewart, Kathleen Ann Mulgrew
  • Publication number: 20140188130
    Abstract: A pivot port that can provide a pivot point for a surgical instrument. The pivot port may be held in a stationary position by a support arm assembly that is attached to a table. The pivot port may include either an adapter or a ball joint that can support the surgical instrument. The pivot port allows the instrument to pivot relative to a patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2013
    Publication date: July 3, 2014
    Applicant: Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc.
    Inventors: Dan Sanchez, Michael Black, Scott Hammond
  • Patent number: 8641698
    Abstract: A pivot port that can provide a pivot point for a surgical instrument. The pivot port may be held in a stationary position by a support arm assembly that is attached to a table. The pivot port may include either an adapter or a ball joint that can support the surgical instrument. The pivot port allows the instrument to pivot relative to a patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2014
    Assignee: Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc.
    Inventors: Dan Sanchez, Michael Black, Scott Hammond
  • Patent number: 8618073
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the regulation of apoptosis and expression of the BH3-only family of genes by miR-29. The invention further relates to the use of miR-29 to protect cells from apoptosis and to treat disorders associated with apoptosis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Assignee: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
    Inventors: Mohanish Deshmukh, Adam Kole, Vijay Swahari, Scott Hammond