Patents by Inventor Thomas M. Roberts

Thomas M. Roberts 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: 11366100
    Abstract: The present invention is based, in part, on the identification of novel FI.3K-mTORCI-S6K 1 signaling pathway biomarkers predictive of responsiveness to anti-cancer therapies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2022
    Assignees: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Inc., President and Fellows of Harvard College
    Inventors: Thomas M. Roberts, Haoxuan Tong, Jean Zhao, John Blenis
  • Publication number: 20210267991
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for treating PTEN deficient epithelial cancers using a combination of anti-PI3Kbeta and anti-immune checkpoint agents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2021
    Publication date: September 2, 2021
    Inventors: Jean Zhao, Johann Bergholz, Gordon J. Freeman, Thomas M. Roberts
  • Patent number: 10960008
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for treating PTEN deficient epithelial cancers using a combination of anti-PI3Kbeta and anti-immune checkpoint agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2021
    Assignee: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Inc.
    Inventors: Jean Zhao, Johann Bergholz, Gordon J. Freeman, Thomas M. Roberts
  • Publication number: 20200291085
    Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure provide fusion proteins that bind cells expressing one or more target molecules including, for example, one or more cell surface multisubunit signaling receptors (e.g.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2019
    Publication date: September 17, 2020
    Applicants: President and Fellows of Harvard College, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey Charles Way, Avram Lev Robinson-Mosher, Thomas M. Roberts, Jean Zhao
  • Publication number: 20190298728
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for treating PTEN deficient epithelial cancers using a combination of anti-PI3Kbeta and anti-immune checkpoint agents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2017
    Publication date: October 3, 2019
    Inventors: Jean Zhao, Johann Bergholz, Gordon J. Freeman, Thomas M. Roberts
  • Publication number: 20190233492
    Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure provide fusion proteins that bind cells expressing one or more target molecules including, for example, one or more cell surface multisubunit signaling receptors (e.g.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2019
    Publication date: August 1, 2019
    Applicants: President and Fellows of Harvard College, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey Charles Way, Avram Lev Robinson-Mosher, Thomas M. Roberts, Jean Zhao
  • Publication number: 20170184565
    Abstract: The present invention is based, in part, on the identification of novel FI.3K-mTORCI-S6K 1 signaling pathway biomarkers predictive of responsiveness to anti-cancer therapies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2015
    Publication date: June 29, 2017
    Applicant: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas M. Roberts, Haoxuan Tong, Jean Zhao, John Blenis
  • Publication number: 20170051030
    Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure provide fusion proteins that bind cells expressing one or more target molecules including, for example, one or more cell surface multisubunit signaling receptors (e.g., EGFRvIII-expressing cells that also express interferon receptors) and that induce anti-proliferative effects, and related compositions and methods for the treatment of cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2015
    Publication date: February 23, 2017
    Applicants: President and Fellows of Harvard College, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey Charles Way, Avram Lev Robinson-Mosher, Thomas M. Roberts, Jean Zhao
  • Patent number: 8178317
    Abstract: Provided herein are nucleic acids, proteins, vectors, cells, kits, devices and methods useful for identifying regulatable proteins that are able to complement components of cellular signaling pathways. Also provided are compositions and methods using these complementing genes directly as markers for cancer diagnosis or prognosis and as targets for anti-neoplastic therapeutics. Further provided are methods for using changes caused by expression of the complementing genes to indirectly identify associated genes to be used as markers for cancer diagnosis or prognosis and as targets for anti-neoplastic therapeutics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2012
    Assignee: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas M. Roberts, Jean Zhao, David E. Hill, William C. Hahn, Jesse Boehm
  • Patent number: 8077109
    Abstract: Methods for producing wide-band planar array antenna designs and antenna corresponding thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2011
    Assignees: University of Massachusetts, The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Air Force
    Inventors: Thomas M. Roberts, Scott G. Santarelli, Robert J. Mailloux
  • Publication number: 20110067184
    Abstract: An improved locking pliers is provided with an attachment member having a threaded aperture fixed on the handle of the locking pliers. In one embodiment, the attachment member is in the form of a coupling nut or other extended wide nut welded to the handle. In another embodiment, the attachment member is integrally formed as part of the handle during the manufacture of the pliers. In another embodiment, the attachment member is concentrically attached to the end of the handle so that a pulling, pushing or twisting force is applied along the plane of the handle without torque. The attachment member does not interfere with the normal locking operation or any other normal operation of the pliers. In another embodiment, a quick connection attachment member, such as a locking pin or quick disconnect joint, is used in place of a threaded portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2010
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Inventor: Thomas M. Robert
  • Publication number: 20090064826
    Abstract: An improved locking pliers is provided with an attachment member having a threaded aperture fixed on the handle of the locking pliers. In one embodiment, the attachment member is in the form of a coupling nut or other extended wide nut welded to the handle. In another embodiment, the attachment member is integrally formed as part of the handle during the manufacture of the pliers. In another embodiment, the attachment member is concentrically attached to the end of the handle so that a pulling, pushing or twisting force is applied along the plane of the handle without torque. The attachment member does not interfere with the normal locking operation or any other normal operation of the pliers. In another embodiment, a quick connection attachment member, such as a locking pin or quick disconnect joint, is used in place of a threaded portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2008
    Publication date: March 12, 2009
    Inventor: Thomas M. Robert
  • Publication number: 20090047675
    Abstract: Provided herein are nucleic acids, proteins, vectors, cells, kits, devices and methods useful for identifying regulatable proteins that are able to complement components of cellular signaling pathways. Also provided are compositions and methods using these complementing genes directly as markers for cancer diagnosis or prognosis and as targets for anti-neoplastic therapeutics. Further provided are methods for using changes caused by expression of the complementing genes to indirectly identify associated genes to be used as markers for cancer diagnosis or prognosis and as targets for anti-neoplastic therapeutics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2008
    Publication date: February 19, 2009
    Applicant: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas M. Roberts, Jean Zhao, David E. Hill, William C. Hahn, Jesse Boehm
  • Patent number: 6475778
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel SH3 domain binding protein, referred to herein a DEF polypeptides. The DEF polypeptides comprise several motifs including a src SH3 consensus binding sequence, four ankyrin repeats, one zinc finger domain and six copies of a proline-rich tandem repeat. DEF polypeptides may function as mediators of SH3 domain-dependent signal transduction pathways and, thus may mediate multiple signaling events such as cellular gene expression, cytoskeletal architecture, protein trafficking and endocytosis, cell adhesion, migration, proliferation and differentiation. Described herein are isolated and antisense nucleic acids molecules, recombinant expression vectors, host cells and non-human transgenic animals containing an insertion or a disruption of the DEF gene.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2002
    Assignee: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
    Inventors: Thomas M. Roberts, Frederick J. King, David F. Harris, Erding Hu, Bruce Spiegelman, Joanne Chan
  • Patent number: 5948758
    Abstract: The invention relates to therapeutic methods of using a substantially pure protein comprising the .beta.-subunit of a human glycoprotein involved in cellular adhesion, or a biologically active fragment thereof, or analog thereof. These therapeutic methods are useful for treating auto immune diseases and allograft rejection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 7, 1999
    Assignee: Dana Faber Cancer Institute Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy Springer, Takashi K. Kishimoto, Thomas M. Roberts
  • Patent number: 5739032
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a cDNA sequence which encodes the beta-subunit of LFA-1. The present invention further discloses fragments of the cDNA sequence which are capable of recognizing a restriction length polymorphism within the LFA-1 sequence.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 1994
    Date of Patent: April 14, 1998
    Assignee: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy Springer, Takashi K. Kishimoto, Thomas M. Roberts
  • Patent number: 4418149
    Abstract: This invention is a process to produce specific proteins coded for by eukaryotic (or prokaryotic) DNA in bacteria. The invention, which uses recombinant DNA techniques, produces proteins in their natural, functional state unencumbered by extraneous peptides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 1982
    Date of Patent: November 29, 1983
    Assignee: President and Fellows of Harvard College
    Inventors: Mark Ptashne, Gail D. Lauer, Thomas M. Roberts, Keith C. Backman
  • Patent number: 4332892
    Abstract: This invention is a process to produce specific proteins coded for by eukaryotic (or prokaryotic) DNA in bacteria. The invention, which uses recombinant DNA techniques, produces proteins in their natural, functional state unencumbered by extraneous peptides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 1980
    Date of Patent: June 1, 1982
    Assignee: President and Fellows of Harvard College
    Inventors: Mark Ptashne, Gail D. Lauer, Thomas M. Roberts, Keith C. Backman