Patents by Inventor Timothy Vickers

Timothy Vickers 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).

  • Oligomeric Compounds and Compositions for use in Modulation of Small Non-Coding RNAs
    Publication number: 20190062744
    Abstract: Compounds, compositions and methods are provided for modulating the expression and function of small non-coding RNAs. The compositions comprise oligomeric compounds, targeted to small non-coding RNAs. Methods of using these compounds for modulation of small non-coding RNAs as well as downstream targets of these RNAs and for diagnosis and treatment of disease associated with small non-coding RNAs are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2018
    Publication date: February 28, 2019
    Applicant: Regulus Therapeutics Inc.
    Inventors: Christine Esau, Bridget Lollo, C. Frank Bennett, Susan M. Freier, Richard H. Griffey, Brenda F. Baker, Timothy A. Vickers, Eric G. Marcusson, Erich Koller, Eric E. Swayze, Ravi Jain, Balkrishen Bhat, Eigen Peralta
  • Compositions and methods for modulation of LMNA expression
    Patent number: 9856473
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are compounds, compositions and methods for modulating the expression of LMNA in a cell, tissue or animal. Also provided are methods of target validation. Also provided are uses of disclosed compounds and compositions in the manufacture of a medicament for treatment of diseases and disorders. Further provided are methods of identifying cis splicing regulatory elements of a selected mRNA using the disclosed compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2018
    Assignee: Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: C. Frank Bennett, Kenneth W. Dobie, Susan M. Freier, Stanley T. Crooke, Timothy Vickers
  • OLIGOMERIC COMPOUNDS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR USE IN MODULATION OF SMALL NON-CODING RNAS
    Publication number: 20170268002
    Abstract: Compounds, compositions and methods are provided for modulating the expression and function of small non-coding RNAs. The compositions comprise oligomeric compounds, targeted to small non-coding RNAs. Methods of using these compounds for modulation of small non-coding RNAs as well as downstream targets of these RNAs and for diagnosis and treatment of disease associated with small non-coding RNAs are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2017
    Publication date: September 21, 2017
    Applicant: Regulus Therapeutics Inc.
    Inventors: Christine Esau, Bridget Lollo, C. Frank Bennett, Susan M. Freier, Richard H. Griffey, Brenda F. Baker, Timothy A. Vickers, Eric G. Marcusson, Erich Koller, Eric E. Swayze, Ravi Jain, Balkrishen Bhat, Eigen Peralta
  • OLIGOMERIC COMPOUNDS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR USE IN MODULATION OF SMALL NON-CODING RNAS
    Publication number: 20170037402
    Abstract: Compounds, compositions and methods are provided for modulating the expression and function of small non-coding RNAs. The compositions comprise oligomeric compounds, targeted to small non-coding RNAs. Methods of using these compounds for modulation of small non-coding RNAs as well as downstream targets of these RNAs and for diagnosis and treatment of disease associated with small non-coding RNAs are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2016
    Publication date: February 9, 2017
    Applicant: Regulus Therapeutics Inc.
    Inventors: Christine Esau, Bridget Gordon, C. Frank Bennett, Susan M. Freier, Richard H. Griffey, Brenda F. Baker, Timothy A. Vickers, Eric G. Marcusson, Erich Koller, Eric E. Swayze, Ravi Jain, Balkrishen Bhat, Eigen Peralta
  • COMPOSITIONS FOR MODULATING SOD-1 EXPRESSION
    Publication number: 20170037410
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are antisense compounds and methods for decreasing SOD-1 mRNA and protein expression. Such methods, compounds, and compositions are useful to treat, prevent, or ameliorate SOD-1 associated diseases, disorders, and conditions. Such SOD-1 associated diseases include amyotrophic sclerosis (ALS).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2015
    Publication date: February 9, 2017
    Applicant: Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric E. Swayze, Tracy Cole, Holly Kordasiewicz, Susan M. Freier, Thomas P. Condon, Edward Wancewicz, Trisha Lockhart, Timothy Vickers, Priyam Singh
  • Regulation of epigenetic control of gene expression
    Patent number: 9550990
    Abstract: Methods are provided for the identification of compounds that selectively modulate epigenetic changes in gene expression. Compounds, compositions, kits or assays devices, and methods are provided for modulating the expression, endogenous levels or the function of small non-coding RNAs cognate to or transcribed by heterochromatic regions subject to epigenetic regulation (i.e., promoters, enhancers, centromeres, telomeres, origins of DNA replication, imprinted loci, or loci marked by dosage-compensation), and for modulating the formation or function of heterochromatin in cells, tissues or animals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2017
    Assignee: Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard H. Griffey, Timothy Vickers, Ranjan Perera
  • OLIGOMERIC COMPOUNDS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR USE IN MODULATION OF SMALL NON-CODING RNAS
    Publication number: 20160017329
    Abstract: Compounds, compositions and methods are provided for modulating the expression and function of small non-coding RNAs. The compositions comprise oligomeric compounds, targeted to small non-coding RNAs. Methods of using these compounds for modulation of small non-coding RNAs as well as downstream targets of these RNAs and for diagnosis and treatment of disease associated with small non-coding RNAs are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2015
    Publication date: January 21, 2016
    Inventors: Christine Esau, Bridget Lollo, C. Frank Bennett, Susan M. Freier, Richard H. Griffey, Brenda F. Baker, Timothy A. Vickers, Eric G. Marcusson, Erich Koller, Eric E. Swayze, Ravi Jain, Balkrishen Bhat, Eigen Peralta
  • OLIGOMERIC COMPOUNDS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR USE IN MODULATION OF SMALL NON-CODING RNAS
    Publication number: 20140336370
    Abstract: Compounds, compositions and methods are provided for modulating the expression and function of small non-coding RNAs. The compositions comprise oligomeric compounds, targeted to small non-coding RNAs. Methods of using these compounds for modulation of small non-coding RNAs as well as downstream targets of these RNAs and for diagnosis and treatment of disease associated with small non-coding RNAs are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2014
    Publication date: November 13, 2014
    Applicant: REGULUS THERAPEUTICS INC.
    Inventors: Christine Esau, Bridget Lollo, C. Frank Bennett, Susan M. Freier, Richard H. Griffey, Brenda F. Baker, Timothy A. Vickers, Eric G. Marcusson, Erich Koller, Eric E. Swayze, Ravi Jain, Balkrishen Bhat, Eigen Peralta
  • OLIGOMERIC COMPOUNDS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR USE IN MODULATION OF SMALL NON-CODING RNAS
    Publication number: 20140329882
    Abstract: Compounds, compositions and methods are provided for modulating the expression and function of small non-coding RNAs. The compositions comprise oligomeric compounds, targeted to small non-coding RNAs. Methods of using these compounds for modulation of small non-coding RNAs as well as downstream targets of these RNAs and for diagnosis and treatment of disease associated with small non-coding RNAs are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2014
    Publication date: November 6, 2014
    Applicant: REGULUS THERAPEUTICS INC.
    Inventors: Christine Esau, Bridget Lollo, C. Frank Bennett, Susan M. Freier, Richard H. Griffey, Brenda F. Baker, Timothy A. Vickers, Eric G. Marcusson, Erich Koller, Eric E. Swayze, Ravi Jain, Balkrishen Bhat, Eigen Peralta
  • Method of inhibiting miR-33 using a modified oligonucleotide
    Patent number: 8809294
    Abstract: Compounds, compositions and methods are provided for modulating the expression and function of small non-coding RNAs. The compositions comprise oligomeric compounds, targeted to small non-coding RNAs. Methods of using these compounds for modulation of small non-coding RNAs as well as downstream targets of these RNAs and for diagnosis and treatment of disease associated with small non-coding RNAs are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2014
    Assignee: Regulus Therapeutics Inc.
    Inventors: Christine Esau, Bridget Lollo, C. Frank Bennett, Susan M. Freier, Richard H. Griffey, Brenda F. Baker, Timothy A. Vickers, Eric G. Marcusson, Erich Koller, Eric E. Swayze, Ravi Jain, Balkrishen Bhat, Eigen Peralta
  • Modification of MYD88 splicing using modified oligonucleotides
    Patent number: 8765703
    Abstract: Antisense compounds, compositions and methods are provided for modulating the expression of MyD88. The compositions comprise antisense compounds, particularly antisense oligonucleotides, targeted to nucleic acids encoding MyD88. Methods of using these compounds for modulation of MyD88 expression and for treatment of diseases associated with expression of MyD88 are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2014
    Assignee: Isis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy Vickers, Nicholas M. Dean
  • OLIGOMERIC COMPOUNDS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR USE IN MODULATION OF SMALL NON-CODING RNAS
    Publication number: 20140121365
    Abstract: Compounds, compositions and methods are provided for modulating the expression and function of small non-coding RNAs. The compositions comprise oligomeric compounds, targeted to small non-coding RNAs. Methods of using these compounds for modulation of small non-coding RNAs as well as downstream targets of these RNAs and for diagnosis and treatment of disease associated with small non-coding RNAs are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2013
    Publication date: May 1, 2014
    Applicant: REGULUS THERAPEUTICS INC.
    Inventors: Christine Esau, Bridget Lollo, C. Frank Bennett, Susan M. Freier, Richard H. Griffey, Brenda F. Baker, Timothy A. Vickers, Eric G. Marcusson, Erich Koller, Eric E. Swayze, Ravi Jain, Balkrishen Bhat, Eigen Peralta
  • OLIGOMERIC COMPOUNDS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR USE IN MODULATION OF SMALL NON-CODING RNAS
    Publication number: 20140121364
    Abstract: Compounds, compositions and methods are provided for modulating the expression and function of small non-coding RNAs. The compositions comprise oligomeric compounds, targeted to small non-coding RNAs. Methods of using these compounds for modulation of small non-coding RNAs as well as downstream targets of these RNAs and for diagnosis and treatment of disease associated with small non-coding RNAs are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2013
    Publication date: May 1, 2014
    Applicant: REGULUS THERAPEUTICS INC.
    Inventors: Christine Esau, Bridget Lollo, C. Frank Bennett, Susan M. Freier, Richard H. Griffey, Brenda F. Baker, Timothy A. Vickers, Eric G. Marcusson, Erich Koller, Eric E. Swayze, Ravi Jain, Balkrishen Bhat, Eigen Peralta
  • OLIGOMERIC COMPOUNDS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR USE IN MODULATION OF SMALL NON-CODING RNAS
    Publication number: 20140057963
    Abstract: Compounds, compositions and methods are provided for modulating the expression and function of small non-coding RNAs. The compositions comprise oligomeric compounds, targeted to small non-coding RNAs. Methods of using these compounds for modulation of small non-coding RNAs as well as downstream targets of these RNAs and for diagnosis and treatment of disease associated with small non-coding RNAs are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2013
    Publication date: February 27, 2014
    Applicant: REGULUS THERAPEUTICS INC.
    Inventors: Christine Esau, Bridget Lollo, C. Frank Bennett, Susan M. Freier, Richard H. Griffey, Brenda F. Baker, Timothy A. Vickers, Eric G. Marcusson, Erich Koller, Eric E. Swayze, Ravi Jain, Balkrishen Bhat, Eigen Peralta
  • METHODS OF DETERMINING POTENCY OF CHEMICALLY-SYNTHESIZED OLIGONUCLEOTIDES
    Publication number: 20130252243
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods for determining potency of RNAi agents. Such methods include, but are not limited to, cell-based and cell-free assays that measure binding of an RNAi agent with Ago2 or that measure Ago2 activity in the presence of such RNAi agents. Also provided are assays that determine potency of RNAi agents by assessing their ability to compete with other RNAi agents, including control RNAi agents, for binding and/or activation of Ago2.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2012
    Publication date: September 26, 2013
    Applicant: Isis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Walter F. Lima, Timothy Vickers, Stanley T. Crooke
  • Methods of determining potency of chemically-synthesized oligonucleotides
    Patent number: 8338185
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods for determining potency of RNAi agents. Such methods include, but are not limited to, cell-based and cell-free assays that measure binding of an RNAi agent with Ago2 or that measure Ago2 activity in the presence of such RNAi agents. Also provided are assays that determine potency of RNAi agents by assessing their ability to compete with other RNAi agents, including control RNAi agents, for binding and/or activation of Ago2.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2012
    Assignee: Isis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Walter F. Lima, Timothy Vickers, Stanley T. Crooke
  • OLIGOMERIC COMPOUNDS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR USE IN MODULATION OF SMALL NON-CODING RNAS
    Publication number: 20120283319
    Abstract: Compounds, compositions and methods are provided for modulating the expression and function of small non-coding RNAs. The compositions comprise oligomeric compounds, targeted to small non-coding RNAs. Methods of using these compounds for modulation of small non-coding RNAs as well as downstream targets of these RNAs and for diagnosis and treatment of disease associated with small non-coding RNAs are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2012
    Publication date: November 8, 2012
    Applicant: REGULUS THERAPEUTICS INC.
    Inventors: Christine Esau, Bridget Lollo, C. Frank Bennett, Susan M. Freier, Richard H. Griffey, Brenda F. Baker, Timothy A. Vickers, Eric G. Marcusson, Erich Koller, Eric E. Swayze, Ravi Jain, Balkrishen Bhat, Eigen Peralta
  • OLIGOMERIC COMPOUNDS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR USE IN MODULATION OF SMALL NON-CODING RNAS
    Publication number: 20120157514
    Abstract: Compounds, compositions and methods are provided for modulating the expression and function of small non-coding RNAs. The compositions comprise oligomeric compounds, targeted to small non-coding RNAs. Methods of using these compounds for modulation of small non-coding RNAs as well as downstream targets of these RNAs and for diagnosis and treatment of disease associated with small non-coding RNAs are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2012
    Publication date: June 21, 2012
    Applicant: REGULUS THERAPEUTICS INC.
    Inventors: Christine Esau, Bridget Lollo, C. Frank Bennett, Susan M. Freier, Richard H. Griffey, Brenda F. Baker, Timothy A. Vickers, Eric G. Marcusson, Erich Koller, Eric E. Swayze, Ravi Jain, Balkrishen Bhat, Eigen Peralta
  • OLIGOMERIC COMPOUNDS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR USE IN MODULATION OF SMALL NON-CODING RNAS
    Publication number: 20120122216
    Abstract: Compounds, compositions and methods are provided for modulating the expression and function of small non-coding RNAs. The compositions comprise oligomeric compounds, targeted to small non-coding RNAs. Methods of using these compounds for modulation of small non-coding RNAs as well as downstream targets of these RNAs and for diagnosis and treatment of disease associated with small non-coding RNAs are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2012
    Publication date: May 17, 2012
    Applicant: REGULUS THERAPEUTICS, INC.
    Inventors: Christine Esau, Bridget Lollo, C. Frank Bennett, Susan M. Freier, Richard H. Griffey, Brenda F. Baker, Timothy A. Vickers, Eric G. Marcusson, Erich Koller, Eric E. Swayze, Ravi Jain, Balkrishen Bhat, Eigen Peralta
  • METHODS OF DETERMINING POTENCY OF CHEMICALLY-SYNTHESIZED OLIGONUCLEOTIDES
    Publication number: 20120077276
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods for determining potency of RNAi agents. Such methods include, but are not limited to, cell-based and cell-free assays that measure binding of an RNAi agent with Ago2 or that measure Ago2 activity in the presence of such RNAi agents. Also provided are assays that determine potency of RNAi agents by assessing their ability to compete with other RNAi agents, including control RNAi agents, for binding and/or activation of Ago2.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2011
    Publication date: March 29, 2012
    Applicant: Isis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Walter F. Lima, Timothy Vickers, Stanley T. Crooke