Patents by Inventor Todd M. Herrington

Todd M. Herrington 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: 8206723
    Abstract: Modified neurotoxin comprising neurotoxin including structural modification, wherein the structural modification alters the biological persistence, such as the biological half-life and/or a biological activity of the modified neurotoxin relative to an identical neurotoxin without the structural modification. In one embodiment, methods of making the modified neurotoxin include using recombinant techniques. In another embodiment, methods of using the modified neurotoxin to treat conditions include treating various disorders, neuromuscular aliments and pain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2012
    Assignee: Allergan, Inc.
    Inventors: Lance E. Steward, Ester Fernandez-Salas, Todd M. Herrington, Kei Roger Aoki
  • Patent number: 7723480
    Abstract: Modified neurotoxin comprising neurotoxin including structural modification, wherein the structural modification alters the biological persistence, preferably the biological half-life, of the modified neurotoxin relative to an identical neurotoxin without the structural modification. The structural modification includes addition or deletion of a leucine-based motif or parts thereof. In one embodiment, methods of making the modified neurotoxin include using recombinant techniques. In another embodiment, methods of using the modified neurotoxin to treat biological disorders include treating autonomic disorders, neuromuscular disorders or pains.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2010
    Assignee: Allergan, Inc.
    Inventors: Lance E. Steward, Todd M. Herrington, Kei Roger Aoki
  • Patent number: 7705124
    Abstract: Modified neurotoxin comprising neurotoxin including structural modification, wherein the structural modification alters the biological persistence, preferably the biological half-life, of the modified neurotoxin relative to an identical neurotoxin without the structural modification. The structural modification includes addition or deletion of a leucine-based motif or parts thereof. In one embodiment, methods of making the modified neurotoxin include using recombinant techniques. In another embodiment, methods of using the modified neurotoxin to treat biological disorders include treating autonomic disorders, neuromuscular disorders or pains.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2010
    Assignee: Allergan, Inc.
    Inventors: Lance E. Steward, Todd M. Herrington, Kei Roger Aoki
  • Patent number: 7705125
    Abstract: Modified neurotoxin comprising neurotoxin including structural modification, wherein the structural modification alters the biological persistence, preferably the biological half-life, of the modified neurotoxin relative to an identical neurotoxin without the structural modification. The structural modification includes addition or deletion of a leucine-based motif or parts thereof. In one embodiment, methods of making the modified neurotoxin include using recombinant techniques. In another embodiment, methods of using the modified neurotoxin to treat biological disorders include treating autonomic disorders, neuromuscular disorders or pains.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2010
    Assignee: Allergan, Inc.
    Inventors: Lance E. Steward, Todd M. Herrington, Kei Roger Aoki
  • Patent number: 7691974
    Abstract: Modified neurotoxin comprising neurotoxin including structural modification, wherein the structural modification alters the biological persistence, preferably the biological half-life, of the modified neurotoxin relative to an identical neurotoxin without the structural modification. The structural modification includes addition or deletion of a leucine-based motif or parts thereof. In one embodiment, methods of making the modified neurotoxin include using recombinant techniques. In another embodiment, methods of using the modified neurotoxin to treat biological disorders include treating autonomic disorders, neuromuscular disorders or pains.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2010
    Assignee: Allergan, Inc.
    Inventors: Lance E. Steward, Todd M. Herrington, Kei Roger Aoki
  • Patent number: 7671177
    Abstract: Modified neurotoxin comprising neurotoxin including structural modification, wherein the structural modification alters the biological persistence, preferably the biological half-life, of the modified neurotoxin relative to an identical neurotoxin without the structural modification. The structural modification includes addition or deletion of a leucine-based motif or parts thereof. In one embodiment, methods of making the modified neurotoxin include using recombinant techniques. In another embodiment, methods of using the modified neurotoxin to treat biological disorders include treating autonomic disorders, neuromuscular disorders or pains.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2010
    Assignee: Allergan, Inc.
    Inventors: Lance E. Steward, Todd M. Herrington, Kei Roger Aoki
  • Publication number: 20090202591
    Abstract: Modified neurotoxin comprising neurotoxin including structural modification, wherein the structural modification alters the biological persistence, such as the biological half-life and/or a biological activity of the modified neurotoxin relative to an identical neurotoxin without the structural modification. In one embodiment, methods of making the modified neurotoxin include using recombinant techniques. In another embodiment, methods of using the modified neurotoxin to treat conditions include treating various disorders, neuromuscular aliments and pain.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2009
    Publication date: August 13, 2009
    Inventors: Lance E. Steward, Ester Fernandez-Salas, Todd M. Herrington, Kei Roger Aoki
  • Patent number: 7534863
    Abstract: Modified neurotoxin comprising neurotoxin including structural modification, wherein the structural modification alters the biological persistence, such as the biological half-life and/or a biological activity of the modified neurotoxin relative to an identical neurotoxin without the structural modification. In one embodiment, methods of making the modified neurotoxin include using recombinant techniques. In another embodiment, methods of using the modified neurotoxin to treat conditions include treating various disorders, neuromuscular aliments and pain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2009
    Assignee: Allergan, Inc.
    Inventors: Lance E. Steward, Ester Fernandez-Salas, Todd M. Herrington, Kei Roger Aoki
  • Publication number: 20090118475
    Abstract: Natural and modified neurotoxins and isolated neurotoxin compositions are described. The neurotoxins may include one or more structural modifications, wherein the structural modification(s) alters the biological persistence, such as the biological half-life and/or a biological activity of the modified neurotoxin relative to an identical neurotoxin without the structural modification(s). In one embodiment, methods of making the modified neurotoxin include using recombinant techniques. In some embodiments, methods of using the modified neurotoxin to treat conditions include treating various disorders, neuromuscular ailments and pain.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2008
    Publication date: May 7, 2009
    Inventors: Lance E. Steward, Ester Fernandez-Salas, Todd M. Herrington, Kei Roger Aoki
  • Patent number: 7491799
    Abstract: Natural and modified neurotoxins and isolated neurotoxin compositions are described. The neurotoxins may include one or more structural modifications, wherein the structural modification(s) alters the biological persistence, such as the biological half-life and/or a biological activity of the modified neurotoxin relative to an identical neurotoxin without the structural modification(s). In one embodiment, methods of making the modified neurotoxin include using recombinant techniques. In some embodiments, methods of using the modified neurotoxin to treat conditions include treating various disorders, neuromuscular ailments and pain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2009
    Assignee: Allergan, Inc.
    Inventors: Lance E. Steward, Ester Fernandez-Salas, Todd M. Herrington, Kei Roger Aoki
  • Publication number: 20080214781
    Abstract: Modified neurotoxin comprising neurotoxin including structural modification, wherein the structural modification alters the biological persistence, preferably the biological half-life, of the modified neurotoxin relative to an identical neurotoxin without the structural modification. The structural modification includes addition or deletion of a leucine-based motif or parts thereof. In one embodiment, methods of making the modified neurotoxin include using recombinant techniques. In another embodiment, methods of using the modified neurotoxin to treat biological disorders include treating autonomic disorders, neuromuscular disorders or pains.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2008
    Publication date: September 4, 2008
    Inventors: Lance E. Steward, Todd M. Herrington, Kei Roger Aoki
  • Publication number: 20080194797
    Abstract: Modified neurotoxin comprising neurotoxin including structural modification, wherein the structural modification alters the biological persistence, preferably the biological half-life, of the modified neurotoxin relative to an identical neurotoxin without the structural modification. The structural modification includes addition or deletion of a leucine-based motif or parts thereof. In one embodiment, methods of making the modified neurotoxin include using recombinant techniques. In another embodiment, methods of using the modified neurotoxin to treat biological disorders include treating autonomic disorders, neuromuscular disorders or pains.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2008
    Publication date: August 14, 2008
    Inventors: Lance E. Steward, Todd M. Herrington, Kei Roger Aoki
  • Publication number: 20080177042
    Abstract: Modified neurotoxin comprising neurotoxin including structural modification, wherein the structural modification alters the biological persistence, preferably the biological half-life, of the modified neurotoxin relative to an identical neurotoxin without the structural modification. The structural modification includes addition or deletion of a leucine-based motif or parts thereof. In one embodiment, methods of making the modified neurotoxin include using recombinant techniques. In another embodiment, methods of using the modified neurotoxin to treat biological disorders include treating autonomic disorders, neuromuscular disorders or pains.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2008
    Publication date: July 24, 2008
    Inventors: Lance E. Steward, Todd M. Herrington, Kei Roger Aoki
  • Publication number: 20080177041
    Abstract: Modified neurotoxin comprising neurotoxin including structural modification, wherein the structural modification alters the biological persistence, preferably the biological half-life, of the modified neurotoxin relative to an identical neurotoxin without the structural modification. The structural modification includes addition or deletion of a leucine-based motif or parts thereof. In one embodiment, methods of making the modified neurotoxin include using recombinant techniques. In another embodiment, methods of using the modified neurotoxin to treat biological disorders include treating autonomic disorders, neuromuscular disorders or pains.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2008
    Publication date: July 24, 2008
    Inventors: LANCE E. STEWARD, Todd M. Herrington, Kei Roger Aoki
  • Publication number: 20080177037
    Abstract: Modified neurotoxin comprising neurotoxin including structural modification, wherein the structural modification alters the biological persistence, preferably the biological half-life, of the modified neurotoxin relative to an identical neurotoxin without the structural modification. The structural modification includes addition or deletion of a leucine-based motif or parts thereof. In one embodiment, methods of making the modified neurotoxin include using recombinant techniques. In another embodiment, methods of using the modified neurotoxin to treat biological disorders include treating autonomic disorders, neuromuscular disorders or pains.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2008
    Publication date: July 24, 2008
    Inventors: Lance E. Steward, Todd M. Herrington, Kei Roger Aoki
  • Patent number: 7393925
    Abstract: Modified neurotoxin comprising neurotoxin including structural modification, wherein the structural modification alters the biological persistence, preferably the biological half-life, of the modified neurotoxin relative to an identical neurotoxin without the structural modification. The structural modification includes addition or deletion of a leucine-based motif or parts thereof. In one embodiment, methods of making the modified neurotoxin include using recombinant techniques. In another embodiment, methods of using the modified neurotoxin to treat biological disorders include treating autonomic disorders, neuromuscular disorders or pains.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2008
    Assignee: Allergan, Inc.
    Inventors: Lance E. Steward, Todd M. Herrington, Kei Roger Aoki
  • Patent number: 6903187
    Abstract: Modified neurotoxin comprising neurotoxin including structural modification, wherein the structural modification alters the biological persistence, preferably the biological half-life, of the modified neurotoxin relative to an identical neurotoxin without the structural modification. The structural modification includes addition or deletion of a leucine-based motif or parts thereof. In one embodiment, methods of making the modified neurotoxin include using recombinant techniques. In another embodiment, methods of using the modified neurotoxin to treat biological disorders include treating autonomic disorders, neuromuscular disorders or pains.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2005
    Assignee: Allergan, Inc.
    Inventors: Lance E. Steward, Todd M. Herrington, Kei Roger Aoki
  • Publication number: 20040220386
    Abstract: Natural and modified neurotoxins and isolated neurotoxin compositions are described. The neurotoxins may include one or more structural modifications, wherein the structural modification(s) alters the biological persistence, such as the biological half-life and/or a biological activity of the modified neurotoxin relative to an identical neurotoxin without the structural modification(s). In one embodiment, methods of making the modified neurotoxin include using recombinant techniques. In some embodiments, methods of using the modified neurotoxin to treat conditions include treating various disorders, neuromuscular ailments and pain.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2004
    Publication date: November 4, 2004
    Inventors: Lance E. Steward, Ester Fernandez-Salas, Todd M. Herrington, Kei Roger Aoki
  • Publication number: 20030027752
    Abstract: Modified neurotoxin comprising neurotoxin including structural modification, wherein the structural modification alters the biological persistence, such as the biological half-life and/or a biological activity of the modified neurotoxin relative to an identical neurotoxin without the structural modification. In one embodiment, methods of making the modified neurotoxin include using recombinant techniques. In another embodiment, methods of using the modified neurotoxin to treat conditions include treating various disorders, neuromuscular aliments and pain.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2001
    Publication date: February 6, 2003
    Applicant: Allergan Sales, Inc.
    Inventors: Lance E. Steward, Ester Fernandez-Salas, Todd M. Herrington, Kei Roger Aoki