Patents by Inventor Stuart Johnson

Stuart Johnson 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: 20100317540
    Abstract: A member of a specific binding pair (sbp) is identified by expressing DNA encoding a genetically diverse population of such sbp members in recombinant host cells in which the sbp members are displayed in functional form at the surface of a secreted recombinant genetic display package (rgdp) containing DNA encoding the sbp member or a polypeptide component thereof, by virtue of the sbp member or a polypeptide component thereof being expressed as a fusion with a capsid component of the rgdp. The displayed sbps may be selected by affinity with a complementary sbp member, and the DNA recovered from selected rgdps for expression of the selected sbp members. Antibody sbp members may be thus obtained, with the different chains thereof expressed, one fused to the capsid component and the other in free form for association with the fusion partner polypeptide. A phagemid may be used as an expression vector, with said capsid fusion helping to package the phagemid DNA.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2010
    Publication date: December 16, 2010
    Applicants: MEDICAL RESEARCH COUNCIL, MEDIMMUNE LIMITED
    Inventors: JOHN MCCAFFERTY, ANTHONY RICHARD POPE, KEVIN STUART JOHNSON, HENDRICUS RENERUS JACOBUS MATTHEUS HOOGENBOOM, ANDREW DAVID GRIFFITHS, RONALD HENRY JACKSON, KASPER PHILIPP HOLLIGER, JAMES DAVID MARKS, TIMOTHY PIERS CLACKSON, DAVID JOHN CHISWELL, GREGORY PAUL WINTER, TIMOTHY PETER BONNERT
  • Patent number: 7760723
    Abstract: This document describes tools useful in relaying a data stream from a data device to a network tunnel. These tools may utilize an encapsulation scheme to convert data packets from a user format to a tunnel format required by a network tunnel. Similarly, the tools may utilize a de-encapsulation scheme to convert data packets from the tunnel format to the user format required by the user. The tools may also forward the data packets from a user network to the network tunnel and vice versa, through a conventional switch module. In some embodiments, the tools do so by modifying the data packets to add a provisional identifier recognized by the switch module to map a particular data stream into a particular network tunnel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2010
    Assignee: World Wide Packets, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin Q Daines, Keith Michael Bly, Kelly Donald Fromm, C Stuart Johnson
  • Patent number: 7732377
    Abstract: A member of a specific binding pair (sbp) is identified by expressing DNA encoding a genetically diverse population of such sbp members in recombinant host cells in which the sbp members are displayed in functional form at the surface of a filamentous bacteriophage particle containing DNA encoding the sbp member, wherein the sbp member has a binding domain that consists of a dAb fragment. The displayed sbps may be selected by affinity with a complementary sbp member, and the DNA recovered from selected filamentous bacteriophage particles for expression of the selected sbp members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2010
    Assignees: Medical Research Council, MedImmune Limited
    Inventors: John McCafferty, Anthony Richard Pope, Kevin Stuart Johnson, Henricus Renerus Jacobus Mattheus Hoogenboom, Andrew David Griffiths, Ronald Henry Jackson, Kaspar Philipp Holliger, James David Marks, Timothy Piers Clackson, David John Chiswell, Gregory Paul Winter, Timothy Peter Bonnert
  • Patent number: 7733874
    Abstract: Provided are a method, system, and article of manufacture for receiving an initial request from a first device to a second device. A response to the initial request is received from the second device to the first device. Each response and request received from the first device to the second device is processed by accessing the response or request from a packet encoded using a first communication protocol; generating a packet including the accessed response or request into a packet encoded using a second communication protocol; and transmitting the generated packet to the second device. Each response and request received from the second device to the first device is processed by accessing the response or request from a packet encoded using the second communication protocol; generating a packet including the accessed response or request into a packet encoded using the first communication protocol; and transmitting the generated packet to the second device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2010
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Wayne Charles Carlson, Erika Marianna Dawson, Gavin Stuart Johnson, Trang Thuy Le, Matthew Hank Sabins, Peter Grimm Sutton, Harry Morris Yudenfriend
  • Publication number: 20100136660
    Abstract: A member of a specific binding pair (sbp) is identified by expressing DNA encoding a genetically diverse population of such sbp members in recombinant host cells in which the sbp members are displayed in functional form at the surface of a secreted recombinant genetic display package (rgdp) containing DNA encoding the sbp member or a polypeptide component thereof, by virtue of the sbp member or a polypeptide component thereof being expressed as a fusion with a capsid component of the rgdp. The displayed sbps may be selected by affinity with a complementary sbp member, and the DNA recovered from selected rgdps for expression of the selected sbp members. Antibody sbp members may be thus obtained, with the different chains thereof expressed, one fused to the capsid component and the other in free form for association with the fusion partner polypeptide. A phagemid may be used as an expression vector, with said capsid fusion helping to package the phagemid DNA.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2009
    Publication date: June 3, 2010
    Inventors: John McCafferty, Anthony Richard Pope, Kevin Stuart Johnson, Henricus Renerus Jacobus Mattheus Hoogenboom, Andrew David Griffiths, Ronald Henry Jackson, Kaspar Philipp Holliger, James David Marks, Timothy Piers Clackson, David John Chiswell, Gregory Paul Winter, Timothy Peter Bonnert
  • Patent number: 7723270
    Abstract: A member of a specific binding pair (sbp) is identified by expressing DNA encoding a genetically diverse population of such sbp members in recombinant host cells in which the sbp members are displayed in functional form at the surface of a secreted recombinant genetic display package (rgdp) containing DNA encoding the sbp member or a polypeptide component thereof, by virtue of the sbp member or a polypeptide component thereof being expressed as a fusion with a capsid component of the rgdp. The displayed sbps may be selected by affinity with a complementary sbp member, and the DNA recovered from selected rgdps for expression of the selected sbp members. Antibody sbp members may be thus obtained, with the different chains thereof expressed, one fused to the capsid component and the other in free form for association with the fusion partner polypeptide. A phagemid may be used as an expression vector, with said capsid fusion helping to package the phagemid DNA.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2010
    Assignees: Medical Research Council, Medimmune Limited
    Inventors: John McCafferty, Anthony Richard Pope, Kevin Stuart Johnson, Henricus Renerus Jacobus Mattheus Hoogenboom, Andrew David Griffiths, Ronald Henry Jackson, Kasper Philipp Holliger, James David Marks, Timothy Piers Clackson, David John Chiswell, Gregory Paul Winter, Timothy Peter Bonnert
  • Publication number: 20100098098
    Abstract: This document describes tools useful in relaying a data stream from a data device to a network tunnel, such as by enabling virtual switching using a provisional identifier to conceal a user identifier. These tools, for example, may use an inexpensive switch module to create virtual switch instances. To do so, the tools may assign data packets to a virtual switch instance by mapping the data packets to a particular provisional identifier and then modifying the data packets to include the provisional identifier. The switch module may then forward the data packets based on the provisional identifier rather than on the user identifier. The tools may remove the provisional identifier before forwarding the data packets to a destination.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2009
    Publication date: April 22, 2010
    Inventors: Kevin Q Daines, Keith Michael Bly, Kelly Donald Fromm, C. Stuart Johnson
  • Patent number: 7662557
    Abstract: A member of a specific binding pair (sbp) is identified by expressing DNA encoding a genetically diverse population of such sbp members in recombinant host cells in which the sbp members are displayed in functional form at the surface of a secreted recombinant genetic display package (rgdp) containing DNA encoding the sbp member or a polypeptide component thereof, by virtue of the sbp member or a polypeptide component thereof being expressed as a fusion with a capsid component of the rgdp. The displayed sbps may be selected by affinity with a complementary sbp member, and the DNA recovered from selected rgdps for expression of the selected sbp members. A phagemid may be used as an expression vector, with said capsid fusion helping to package the phagemid DNA.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2010
    Assignees: Medical Research Council, Medimmune Limited
    Inventors: John McCafferty, Anthony Richard Pope, Kevin Stuart Johnson, Henricus Renerus Jacobus Mattheus Hoogenboom, Andrew David Griffiths, Ronald Henry Jackson, Kaspar Philipp Holliger, James David Marks, Timothy Piers Clackson, David John Chiswell, Gregory Paul Winter, Timothy Peter Bonnert
  • Patent number: 7653056
    Abstract: This document describes tools useful in relaying a data stream from a data device to a network tunnel, such as by enabling virtual switching using a provisional identifier to conceal a user identifier. These tools, for example, may use an inexpensive switch module to create virtual switch instances. To do so, the tools may assign data packets to a virtual switch instance by mapping the data packets to a particular provisional identifier and then modifying the data packets to include the provisional identifier. The switch module may then forward the data packets based on the provisional identifier rather than on the user identifier. The tools may remove the provisional identifier before forwarding the data packets to a destination.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2010
    Assignee: World Wide Packets, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin Q Dianes, Keith Michael Bly, Kelly Donald Fromm, C Stuart Johnson
  • Patent number: 7635666
    Abstract: A member of a specific binding pair (sbp) is identified by expressing DNA encoding a genetically diverse population of such sbp members in recombinant host cells in which the sbp members are displayed in functional form at the surface of a secreted recombinant genetic display package (rgdp) containing DNA encoding the sbp member or a polypeptide component thereof, by virtue of the sbp member or a polypeptide component thereof being expressed as a fusion with a capsid component of the rgdp. The displayed sbps may be selected by affinity with a complementary sbp member, and the DNA recovered from selected rgdps for expression of the selected sbp members. Antibody sbp members may be thus obtained, with the different chains thereof expressed, one fused to the capsid component and the other in free form for association with the fusion partner polypeptide. A phagemid may be used as an expression vector, with said capsid fusion helping to package the phagemid DNA.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2009
    Assignees: Medical Research Council, Medimmune Limited
    Inventors: John McCafferty, Anthony Richard Pope, Kevin Stuart Johnson, Hendricus Reneus Jacobus Mattheus Hoogenboom, Andrew David Griffiths, Ronald Henry Jackson, Kaspar Philipp Holliger, James David Marks, Timothy Piers Clackson, David John Chiswell, Gregory Paul Winter, Timothy Peter Bonnert
  • Publication number: 20090155810
    Abstract: A member of a specific binding pair (sbp) is identified by expressing DNA encoding a genetically diverse population of such sbp members in recombinant host cells in which the sbp members are displayed in functional form at the surface of a secreted recombinant genetic display package (rgdp) containing DNA encoding the sbp member or a polypeptide component thereof, by virtue of the sbp member or a polypeptide component thereof being expressed as a fusion with a capsid component of the rgdp. The displayed sbps may be selected by affinity with a complementary sbp member, and the DNA recovered from selected rgdps for expression of the selected sbp members. Antibody sbp members may be thus obtained, with the different chains thereof expressed, one fused to the capsid component and the other in free form for association with the fusion partner polypeptide. A phagemid may be used as an expression vector, with said capsid fusion helping to package the phagemid DNA.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2006
    Publication date: June 18, 2009
    Applicants: MEDICAL RESEARCH COUNCIL, CAMBRIDGE ANTIBODY TECHNOLOGY LIMITED
    Inventors: John McCafferty, Anthony Richard Pope, Kevin Stuart Johnson, Hendricus Renerus Hoogenboom, Andrew David Griffiths, Ronald Henry Jackson, Kasper Philipp Holliger, James David Marks, Timothy Piers Clackson, David John Chiswell, Gregory Paul Winter, Timothy Peter Bonnert
  • Patent number: 7548998
    Abstract: Provided are a method, system, and article of manufacture to process communications between a host and storage drive having a storage media. An Input/Output (I/O) request is received from the host directed to the storage media that requires requested information be sent to the storage drive to use to execute the I/O request against the storage media. A message is sent to the host to cause the host to modify I/O timeout operations in response to determining that the requested information is required.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2009
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Wayne Charles Carlson, Erika Marianna Dawson, Gavin Stuart Johnson, Joel Kenneth Lyman, Harry Morris Yudenfriend
  • Patent number: 7524853
    Abstract: Thiophenepyrimidinone compounds and their use in therapy, especially for use in the treatment and/or prevention of a steroid hormone dependent diseases or disorders, such as steroid hormone dependent diseases or disorders requiring inhibition of 17?-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase enzymes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2009
    Assignees: Solvay Pharmaceuticals B.V., Solvay Pharmaceuticals GmbH
    Inventors: Leena Hirvelae, Nina Johansson, Pasi Koskimies, Olli Taneli Pentikaeinen, Tommi Nyroenen, Tiina Annamaria Salminen, Mark Stuart Johnson, Pekka Lehtovuori, Pauli Saarenketo, Bartholomeus Johannes Van Steen, Heinrich-Hubert Thole, Mikko Unkila, Josef Messinger, Johanna Kiviniemi, Lila Pirkkala, Bettina Husen
  • Patent number: 7464219
    Abstract: An apparatus, system, and storage medium are disclosed for utilizing data protection by a storage device to minimize loss of sensitive data on a storage medium. The apparatus includes a monitor module, a verification module, and a process module. The monitor module recognizes a write-type command from a host connected to an electronic data storage device. The verification module determines a presence of a passkey associated with the write-type command. The process module processes the write-type command according to the determination of the presence of the passkey. The apparatus, system, and storage medium provide protection of sensitive data at the device level so that a designated protected area on the electronic data storage device is protected against an inadvertent data overlay.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2008
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Christopher John Hinrichs, Gavin Stuart Johnson, Harold Glen Slone, Luis Ricardo Urbanejo
  • Publication number: 20080187573
    Abstract: A fast dispersing solid pharmaceutical composition having a monoamine oxidase B inhibitor as the only active ingredient is disclosed for the treatment of Parkinson's disease. The composition is formulated to promote absorption through the buccal, sublingual, pharyngeal and/or esophageal mucous membranes, such that at least 5% of the active ingredient is absorbed in one minute, as determined by a buccal absorption test.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2007
    Publication date: August 7, 2008
    Inventors: Francesca Mary Brewer, Edward Stuart Johnson, Anthony Clarke
  • Publication number: 20080147892
    Abstract: Provided are a method, system, and article of manufacture to process communications between a host and storage drive having a storage media. An Input/Output (I/O) request is received from the host directed to the storage media that requires requested information be sent to the storage drive to use to execute the I/O request against the storage media. A message is sent to the host to cause the host to modify I/O timeout operations in response to determining that the requested information is required.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2006
    Publication date: June 19, 2008
    Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Wayne Charles Carlson, Erika Marianna Dawson, Gavin Stuart Johnson, Joel Kenneth Lyman, Harry Morris Yudenfriend
  • Publication number: 20080148041
    Abstract: Provided are a method, system, and article of manufacture for receiving an initial request from a first device to a second device. A response to the initial request is received from the second device to the first device. Each response and request received from the first device to the second device is processed by accessing the response or request from a packet encoded using a first communication protocol; generating a packet including the accessed response or request into a packet encoded using a second communication protocol; and transmitting the generated packet to the second device. Each response and request received from the second device to the first device is processed by accessing the response or request from a packet encoded using the second communication protocol; generating a packet including the accessed response or request into a packet encoded using the first communication protocol; and transmitting the generated packet to the second device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2006
    Publication date: June 19, 2008
    Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Wayne Charles Carlson, Erika Marianna Dawson, Gavin Stuart Johnson, Trang Thuy Le, Matthew Hank Sabins, Peter Grimm Sutton, Harry Morris Yudenfriend
  • Patent number: 7368111
    Abstract: Specific binding members comprising human antibody antigen binding domains specific for human transforming growth factor beta (TGF?) bind specifically isoforms TGF?2 and TGF?1 or both, preferentially compared with TGF?3. Specific binding members may be isolated and utilized in the treatment of disease, particularly fibrotic disease and also immune/inflammatory diseases. Therapeutic utility is demonstrated using in vitro and in vivo models. Full sequence and binding information is provided, including epitope sequence information for particularly advantageous specific binding member which binds the active form of TGF?2, neutralizing its activity, but does not bind the latent member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2008
    Assignees: Cambridge Antibody Technology Limited, Medical Research Council
    Inventors: Julia Elizabeth Thompson, Tristan John Vaughan, Andrew James Williams, Jonathan Alexander Green, Ronald Henry Jackson, Louise Bacon, Kevin Stuart Johnson, Alison Jane Wilton, Philip Ronald Tempest, Raymond Paul Field, Steven Paul Ruddock, Gregory Paul Winter
  • Patent number: 7287076
    Abstract: A connection manager receives connection status indicators from a remote access service and invokes status threshold based responses. A received status indicator is received in response to a connection request. In another example, the status indicator is pushed to the connection manager. Status indicators are recorded in a status data structure. Status threshold based responses are identified in a status threshold response data structure. When a status indication count corresponds with a threshold value in a status threshold response data structure, a corresponding status threshold based response is invoked. A status data structure is sent to a remote server, and a new status data structure is received. In another example, a new status threshold response data structure is received. In another example, one or more new or updated status responses are received.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2007
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Brian Joseph Ewanchuk, Mark Gerald Favero, James Stuart Johnson
  • Patent number: 7277389
    Abstract: A data traffic shaping system, comprises a plurality of burst groups, each burst group having a burst group credit allocation mechanism configured to earn credit over time; a shaping engine configured to manage incoming entries of traffic and to assign each incoming entry of traffic to a selected queue of the burst group depending on the characteristics of the entry; a plurality of queues, respective queues belonging to respective burst groups; and a bandwidth allocation table including locations identifying a queue and an amount of bandwidth credit to allocate to that queue, the shaping engine being configured to traverse the locations, to determine the bandwidth earned by the queues, such credit only being made available to the queue if its assigned burst group has at least that much credit available at that instant in time, and to process an entry in that queue only if the queue has earned a predetermined minimum amount of credit, relative to the current entry on the queue in question.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2007
    Assignee: World Wide Packets, Inc.
    Inventors: Keith Michael Bly, C Stuart Johnson