Patents by Inventor Tobias Fuchs

Tobias Fuchs 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: 20250129347
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a library of engineered DNASE proteins (including DNASE1, DNASE1-LIKE 1, DNASE1-LIKE 2, DNASE1-LIKE 3, DNASE2A, DNASE2B) that allows to select drug candidates for developing therapeutics for treating conditions characterized by neutrophil extracellular trap (NET) accumulation and/or release. In accordance with the invention, the selected DNase variant has improved properties, including properties amenable to clinical development, including manufacturing, toxicology, pharmacokinetic, and/or use in therapy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2024
    Publication date: April 24, 2025
    Inventor: Tobias A. FUCHS
  • Publication number: 20240374643
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides D1L3 enzymes having complete or partial C-terminal deletions of the basic domain (BD), which have substantially enhanced chromatin-degrading activity. In various aspects, the invention provides chromatinase enzyme therapy, which is optionally provided by delivering polynucleotides encoding chromatinases such as D1L3, or by delivering host cells expressing and secreting the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2024
    Publication date: November 14, 2024
    Inventors: Tobias A. Fuchs, Abdul Hakkim R.
  • Publication number: 20240368569
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a library of engineered DNASE proteins (including DNASE1, DNASE1-LIKE 1, DNASE1-LIKE 2, DNASE1-LIKE 3, DNASE2A, DNASE2B) that allows to select drug candidates for developing therapeutics for treating conditions characterized by neutrophil extracellular trap (NET) accumulation and/or release. In accordance with the invention, the selected DNase variant has improved properties, including properties amenable to clinical development, including manufacturing, toxicology, pharmacokinetic, and/or use in therapy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2024
    Publication date: November 7, 2024
    Inventor: Tobias A. FUCHS
  • Publication number: 20240238388
    Abstract: Embodiments of the technology described herein are based upon the discoveries that neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs) provide a stimulus for thrombus formation and that NETs are present in stored blood products. Accordingly, some embodiments relate to methods of treating and preventing toxicity of NETs and thrombosis caused by NETs. Additional embodiments are directed towards methods of treating stored blood products to prevent transfusion-related injuries.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2023
    Publication date: July 18, 2024
    Applicant: CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER CORPORATION
    Inventors: Denisa D. Wagner, Tobias A. Fuchs, Simon De Meyer, Kimberly Martinod, Alexander Brill, Grace M. Thomas
  • Publication number: 20240228995
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a D1L2 enzyme lacking a proline-rich domain (PRD) and/or lacking the C-terminal Arg residue, which is efficiently produced in microbial expression systems such as Pichia pastoris, and has high activity for degrading chromatin at acidic pH. The present disclosure provides methods of the production and use of the D1L2 enzyme in therapy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2022
    Publication date: July 11, 2024
    Inventors: Tobias A. FUCHS, Angelene Prasanna
  • Publication number: 20240194399
    Abstract: An induction charging device is disclosed. The induction charging device includes at least one coil and at least two magnetic-flux guiding elements spaced apart from one another. At least one gap is disposed between the at least two magnetic-flux guiding elements. A filling assembly is at least partially arranged in the at least one gap. The filling assembly is at least partly magnetically conductive. The filling assembly includes a plurality of layers where at least one layer defines a magnetically conductive layer and at least one other layer defines a magnetically neutral layer. The at least one gap has a gap height, a gap width, and a gap length. The filling assembly, in the at least one gap, is defined of different layers with respect to at least one of the gap height and the gap length.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2021
    Publication date: June 13, 2024
    Inventors: Mike Boettigheimer, Tobias Fuchs, Christopher Laemmle, Timo Laemmle, Holger Schroth
  • Publication number: 20240191218
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides engineered human extracellular DNASE proteins (e.g., variants of DNASE1 (D1), DNASE1-LIKE 1 (D1L1), DNASE1-LIKE 2 (D1L2), DNASE1-LIKE 3 Isoform 1 (D1L3), DNASE1-LIKE 3 Isoform 2 (D1L3-2), DNASE2A (D2A), and DNASE2B (D2B)) that are useful for treating conditions characterized by neutrophil extracellular trap (NET) accumulation and/or release. In accordance with the invention, the DNase variant has advantages for therapy and/or large-scale manufacturing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2023
    Publication date: June 13, 2024
    Inventors: Tobias A. FUCHS, Abdul HAKKIM R.
  • Publication number: 20240132863
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a D1L2 enzyme lacking a proline-rich domain (PRD) and/or lacking the C-terminal Arg residue, which is efficiently produced in microbial expression systems such as Pichia pastoris, and has high activity for degrading chromatin at acidic pH. The present disclosure provides methods of the production and use of the D1L2 enzyme in therapy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2022
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Inventors: Tobias A. FUCHS, Angelene Prasanna
  • Patent number: 11840712
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides engineered human extracellular DNASE proteins (e.g., variants of DNASE1 (D1), DNASE1-LIKE 1 (D1L1), DNASE1-LIKE 2 (D1L2), DNASE1-LIKE 3 Isoform 1 (D1L3), DNASE1-LIKE 3 Isoform 2 (D1L3-2), DNASE2A (D2A), and DNASE2B (D2B)) that are useful for treating conditions characterized by neutrophil extracellular trap (NET) accumulation and/or release. In accordance with the invention, the DNase variant has advantages for therapy and/or large-scale manufacturing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2023
    Assignee: Neutrolis, Inc.
    Inventors: Tobias A. Fuchs, Abdul Hakkim R.
  • Patent number: 11833523
    Abstract: In consideration of increasing throughput rate of a stable operating process as well as making the process energy-efficient, the aim is to optimise a fluidised bed opposed jet mill and a dedicated process to produce ultrafine particles from a feed material of low bulk density with a housing in vertical design, with a product feed point and a product discharge, with a grinding zone located in the lower area of the housing which has grinding nozzles spaced evenly around the circumference whose jets intersect at one central point and with a classifying device installed in the upper area of the housing. This is achieved by the feed material dosed to the mill from the bottom into the mill sump as a gas-particle mixture, whereby a deflector hood is located above the feed point and below the grinding nozzle level, and the grinding gas nozzles designed to be flush with the walls.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2023
    Assignee: HOSOKAWA ALPINE Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Tobias Fuchs, Michael Müller, Bernhard Renner
  • Patent number: 11819540
    Abstract: Embodiments of the technology described herein are based upon the discoveries that neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs) provide a stimulus for thrombus formation and that NETs are present in stored blood products. Accordingly, some embodiments relate to methods of treating and preventing toxicity of NETs and thrombosis caused by NETs. Additional embodiments are directed towards methods of treating stored blood products to prevent transfusion-related injuries.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2023
    Inventors: Denisa D. Wagner, Tobias A. Fuchs, Simon De Meyer, Kimberly Martinod, Alexander Brill, Grace M. Thomas
  • Patent number: 11578314
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides engineered human extracellular DNASE proteins (e.g., variants of DNASE1 (D1), DNASE1-LIKE 1 (D1L1), DNASE1-LIKE 2 (DTL2), DNASE1-LIKE 3 Isoform 1 (DTL3), DNASE1-LIKE 3 Isoform 2 (DTL3-2), DNASE2A (D2A), and DNASE2B (D2B)) that are useful for treating conditions characterized by neutrophil extracellular trap (NET) accumulation and/or release. In accordance with the invention, the DNase variant has advantages for therapy and/or large-scale manufacturing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2023
    Assignee: NEUTROLIS, INC.
    Inventors: Tobias A. Fuchs, Abdul Hakkim R.
  • Patent number: 11510970
    Abstract: Embodiments of the technology described herein are based upon the discoveries that neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs) provide a stimulus for thrombus formation and that NETs are present in stored blood products. Accordingly, some embodiments relate to methods of treating and preventing toxicity of NETs and thrombosis caused by NETs. Additional embodiments are directed towards methods of treating stored blood products to prevent transfusion-related injuries.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2022
    Assignee: CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER CORPORATION
    Inventors: Denisa D. Wagner, Tobias A. Fuchs, Simon De Meyer, Kimberly Martinod, Alexander Brill, Grace M. Thomas
  • Patent number: 11464833
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the treatment of tissue adhesions, e.g. tissue adhesions that occur after surgical interventions. More specifically, the invention refers to an enzyme having DNAse activity for use in a method of treating or preventing tissue adhesions. The invention also relates to a pharmaceutical composition that comprises an enzyme having DNAse activity for use in a method of treating or preventing tissue adhesions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2022
    Assignee: NEUTROLIS, INC.
    Inventors: Michael Boettcher, Tobias Fuchs
  • Publication number: 20220259579
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a library of engineered DNASE proteins (including DNASE1, DNASE1-LIKE 1, DNASE1-LIKE 2, DNASE1-LIKE 3, DNASE2A, DNASE2B) that allows to select drug candidates for developing therapeutics for treating conditions characterized by neutrophil extracellular trap (NET) accumulation and/or release. In accordance with the invention, the selected DNase variant has improved properties, including properties amenable to clinical development, including manufacturing, toxicology, pharmacokinetic, and/or use in therapy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2022
    Publication date: August 18, 2022
    Inventor: Tobias A. FUCHS
  • Patent number: 11352613
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a library of engineered DNASE proteins (including DNASE1, DNASE1-LIKE 1, DNASE1-LIKE 2, DNASE1-LIKE 3, DNASE2A, DNASE2B) that allows to select drug candidates for developing therapeutics for treating conditions characterized by neutrophil extracellular trap (NET) accumulation and/or release. In accordance with the invention, the selected DNase variant has improved properties, including properties amenable to clinical development, including manufacturing, toxicology, pharmacokinetic, and/or use in therapy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2022
    Assignee: Neutrolis, Inc.
    Inventor: Tobias A. Fuchs
  • Publication number: 20220162575
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides engineered human extracellular DNASE proteins (e.g., variants of DNASE1 (D1), DNASE1-LIKE 1 (D1L1), DNASE1-LIKE 2 (DTL2), DNASE1-LIKE 3 Isoform 1 (DTL3), DNASE1-LIKE 3 Isoform 2 (DTL3-2), DNASE2A (D2A), and DNASE2B (D2B)) that are useful for treating conditions characterized by neutrophil extracellular trap (NET) accumulation and/or release. In accordance with the invention, the DNase variant has advantages for therapy and/or large-scale manufacturing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2022
    Publication date: May 26, 2022
    Inventors: Tobias A. FUCHS, Abdul HAKKIM R.
  • Publication number: 20220132817
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a non-human mammalian animal which has been modified to have in the blood, plasma and/or serum (a) an increased number of leukocytes and/or neutrophils, and (b) a reduced activity of the DNase 1 and/or DNase 1-like 3 enzymes. The non-human mammalian animal is particularly suitable for studying inflammation and/or a disease associated with inflammation. In a further aspect, the invention relates to the use of the non-human mammalian animal as a model for identifying therapeutic or diagnostic targets of inflammation and/or a disease associated with inflammation. In a still further aspect, the invention relates the use of the non-human mammalian animal as a model for drug candidate testing. In addition, a method for testing an anti-inflammatory drug candidate against extracellular DNA is provided. Finally, a method for testing an anti-inflammatory drug candidate for modifying the formation or degradation of neutrophil extracellular traps is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2022
    Publication date: May 5, 2022
    Inventors: Tobias FUCHS, Miguel JIMENEZ-ALCAZAR, Chandini RANGASWAMY
  • Publication number: 20220105520
    Abstract: In consideration of increasing throughput rate of a stable operating process as well as making the process energy-efficient, the aim is to optimise a fluidised bed opposed jet mill and a dedicated process to produce ultrafine particles from a feed material of low bulk density with a housing in vertical design, with a product feed point and a product discharge, with a grinding zone located in the lower area of the housing which has grinding nozzles spaced evenly around the circumference whose jets intersect at one central point and with a classifying device installed in the upper area of the housing. This is achieved by the feed material dosed to the mill from the bottom into the mill sump as a gas-particle mixture, whereby a deflector hood is located above the feed point and below the grinding nozzle level, and the grinding gas nozzles designed to be flush with the walls.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2021
    Publication date: April 7, 2022
    Applicant: HOSOKAWA ALPINE Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Tobias FUCHS, Michael MÜLLER, Bernhard RENNER
  • Publication number: 20220042002
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a library of engineered DNASE proteins (including DNASE1, DNASE1-LIKE 1, DNASE1-LIKE 2, DNASE1-LIKE 3, DNASE2A, DNASE2B) that allows to select drug candidates for developing therapeutics for treating conditions characterized by neutrophil extracellular trap (NET) accumulation and/or release. In accordance with the invention, the selected DNase variant has improved properties, including properties amenable to clinical development, including manufacturing, toxicology, pharmacokinetic, and/or use in therapy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2021
    Publication date: February 10, 2022
    Inventor: Tobias A. FUCHS