Patents by Inventor Terry L. Melim

Terry L. Melim 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: 11344621
    Abstract: The present invention encompasses IL-13 binding proteins. Specifically, the invention relates to antibodies that are chimeric, CDR grafted and humanized antibodies. Preferred antibodies have high affinity for hIL-13 and neutralize hIL-13 activity in vitro and in vivo. An antibody of the invention can be a full-length antibody or an antigen-binding portion thereof. Method of making and method of using the antibodies of the invention are also provided. The antibodies, or antibody portions, of the invention are useful for detecting hIL-13 and for inhibiting hIL-13 activity, e.g., in a human subject suffering from a disorder in which hIL-13 activity is detrimental.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2022
    Assignee: Abbvie, Inc.
    Inventors: Chengbin Wu, Richard W. Dixon, Jonathan P. Belk, Hua Ying, Maria A. Argiriadi, Carolyn A. Cuff, Paul R. Hinton, Shankar Kumar, Terry L. Melim, Yan Chen
  • Publication number: 20190008966
    Abstract: The present invention encompasses IL-13 binding proteins. Specifically, the invention relates to antibodies that are chimeric, CDR grafted and humanized antibodies. Preferred antibodies have high affinity for hIL-13 and neutralize hIL-13 activity in vitro and in vivo. An antibody of the invention can be a full-length antibody or an antigen-binding portion thereof. Method of making and method of using the antibodies of the invention are also provided. The antibodies, or antibody portions, of the invention are useful for detecting hIL-13 and for inhibiting hIL-13 activity, e.g., in a human subject suffering from a disorder in which hIL-13 activity is detrimental.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2018
    Publication date: January 10, 2019
    Applicant: AbbVie Inc.
    Inventors: Chengbin Wu, Richard W. Dixon, Jonathan P. Belk, Hua Ying, Maria A. Argiriadi, Carolyn A. Cuff, Paul R. Hinton, Shankar Kumar, Terry L. Melim, Yan Chen
  • Patent number: 10086076
    Abstract: The present invention encompasses IL-13 binding proteins. Specifically, the invention relates to antibodies that are chimeric, CDR grafted and humanized antibodies. Preferred antibodies have high affinity for hIL-13 and neutralize hIL-13 activity in vitro and in vivo. An antibody of the invention can be a full-length antibody or an antigen-binding portion thereof. Method of making and method of using the antibodies of the invention are also provided. The antibodies, or antibody portions, of the invention are useful for detecting hIL-13 and for inhibiting hIL-13 activity, e.g., in a human subject suffering from a disorder in which hIL-13 activity is detrimental.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2018
    Assignee: AbbVie Inc.
    Inventors: Chengbin Wu, Richard W. Dixon, Jonathan P. Belk, Hua Ying, Maria A. Argiriadi, Carolyn A. Cuff, Paul R. Hinton, Shankar Kumar, Terry L. Melim, Yan Chen
  • Publication number: 20170340737
    Abstract: The present invention encompasses IL-13 binding proteins. Specifically, the invention relates to antibodies that are chimeric, CDR grafted and humanized antibodies. Preferred antibodies have high affinity for hIL-13 and neutralize hIL-13 activity in vitro and in vivo. An antibody of the invention can be a full-length antibody or an antigen-binding portion thereof. Method of making and method of using the antibodies of the invention are also provided. The antibodies, or antibody portions, of the invention are useful for detecting hIL-13 and for inhibiting hIL-13 activity, e.g., in a human subject suffering from a disorder in which hIL-13 activity is detrimental.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2017
    Publication date: November 30, 2017
    Inventors: Chengbin WU, Richard W. DIXON, Jonathan P. BELK, Hua YING, Maria A. ARGIRIADI, Carolyn A. CUFF, Paul R. HINTON, Shankar KUMAR, Terry L. MELIM, Yan CHEN
  • Patent number: 9592293
    Abstract: The present invention encompasses IL-13 binding proteins. Specifically, the invention relates to antibodies that are chimeric, CDR grafted and humanized antibodies. Preferred antibodies have high affinity for hIL-13 and neutralize hIL-13 activity in vitro and in vivo. An antibody of the invention can be a full-length antibody or an antigen-binding portion thereof. Method of making and method of using the antibodies of the invention are also provided. The antibodies, or antibody portions, of the invention are useful for detecting hIL-13 and for inhibiting hIL-13 activity, e.g., in a human subject suffering from a disorder in which hIL-13 activity is detrimental.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Assignee: AbbVie Inc.
    Inventors: Chengbin Wu, Richard W. Dixon, Jonathan P. Belk, Maria A. Argiriadi, Hua Ying, Carolyn A. Cuff, Terry L. Melim, Shankar Kumar, Paul R. Hinton, Yan Chen
  • Publication number: 20140099313
    Abstract: The present invention encompasses IL-13 binding proteins. Specifically, the invention relates to antibodies that are chimeric, CDR grafted and humanized antibodies. Preferred antibodies have high affinity for hIL-13 and neutralize hIL-13 activity in vitro and in vivo. An antibody of the invention can be a full-length antibody or an antigen-binding portion thereof. Method of making and method of using the antibodies of the invention are also provided. The antibodies, or antibody portions, of the invention are useful for detecting hIL-13 and for inhibiting hIL-13 activity, e.g., in a human subject suffering from a disorder in which hIL-13 activity is detrimental.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2013
    Publication date: April 10, 2014
    Applicant: ABBVIE INC.
    Inventors: Chengbin WU, Richard W. DIXON, Jonathan P. BELK, Maria A. ARGIRIADI, Hua YING, Carolyn A. CUFF, Terry L. MELIM, Shankar KUMAR, Paul R. HINTON, Yan CHEN
  • Patent number: 8604177
    Abstract: The present invention encompasses IL-13 binding proteins. Specifically, the invention relates to antibodies that are chimeric, CDR grafted and humanized antibodies. Preferred antibodies have high affinity for hIL-13 and neutralize hIL-13 activity in vitro and in vivo. An antibody of the invention can be a full-length antibody or an antigen-binding portion thereof. Method of making and method of using the antibodies of the invention are also provided. The antibodies, or antibody portions, of the invention are useful for detecting hIL-13 and for inhibiting hIL-13 activity, e.g., in a human subject suffering from a disorder in which hIL-13 activity is detrimental.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2013
    Assignee: AbbVie Inc.
    Inventors: Chengbin Wu, Richard W. Dixon, Jonathan P. Belk, Maria A. Argiriadi, Hua Ying, Carolyn A. Cuff, Terry L. Melim, Shankar Kumar, Paul R. Hinton, Yan Chen
  • Publication number: 20110165066
    Abstract: The present invention encompasses IL-13 binding proteins. Specifically, the invention relates to antibodies that are chimeric, CDR grafted and humanized antibodies. Preferred antibodies have high affinity for hIL-13 and neutralize hIL-13 activity in vitro and in vivo. An antibody of the invention can be a full-length antibody or an antigen-binding portion thereof. Method of making and method of using the antibodies of the invention are also provided. The antibodies, or antibody portions, of the invention are useful for detecting hIL-13 and for inhibiting hIL-13 activity, e.g., in a human subject suffering from a disorder in which hIL-13 activity is detrimental.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2011
    Publication date: July 7, 2011
    Inventors: Chengbin Wu, Richard W. Dixon, Jonathan P. Belk, Maria A. Argiriadi, Hua Ying, Carolyn A. Cuff, Terry L. Melim, Shankar Kumar, Paul R. Hinton, Yan Chen
  • Patent number: 7915388
    Abstract: The present invention encompasses IL-13 binding proteins. Specifically, the invention relates to antibodies that are chimeric, CDR grafted and humanized antibodies. Preferred antibodies have high affinity for hIL-13 and neutralize hIL-13 activity in vitro and in vivo. An antibody of the invention can be a full-length antibody or an antigen-binding portion thereof. Method of making and method of using the antibodies of the invention are also provided. The antibodies, or antibody portions, of the invention are useful for detecting hIL-13 and for inhibiting hIL-13 activity, e.g., in a human subject suffering from a disorder in which hIL-13 activity is detrimental.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2011
    Assignee: Abbott Laboratories
    Inventors: Chengbin Wu, Richard W. Dixon, Jonathan P. Belk, Maria A. Argiriadi, Hua Ying, Carolyn A. Cuff, Terry L. Melim, Shankar Kumar, Paul R. Hinton, Yan Chen
  • Publication number: 20080171014
    Abstract: The present invention encompasses IL-13 binding proteins. Specifically, the invention relates to antibodies that are chimeric, CDR grafted and humanized antibodies. Preferred antibodies have high affinity for hIL-13 and neutralize hIL-13 activity in vitro and in vivo. An antibody of the invention can be a full-length antibody or an antigen-binding portion thereof. Method of making and method of using the antibodies of the invention are also provided. The antibodies, or antibody portions, of the invention are useful for detecting hIL-13 and for inhibiting hIL-13 activity, e.g., in a human subject suffering from a disorder in which hIL-13 activity is detrimental.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2007
    Publication date: July 17, 2008
    Inventors: Chengbin Wu, Richard W. Dixon, Jonathan P. Belk, Maria A. Argiriadi, Hua Ying, Carolyn A. Cuff, Terry L. Melim, Shankar Kumar, Paul R. Hinton, Yan Chen