Patents by Inventor Tracy Willson

Tracy Willson 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: 20080274973
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a novel haemopoietin receptor or components or parts thereof and to genetic sequences encoding same. The receptor molecules and their components and/or parts and the genetic sequences encoding same of the present invention are useful in the development of a wide range of agonists, antagonists, therapeutics and diagnostic reagents based on ligand interaction with its receptor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2008
    Publication date: November 6, 2008
    Inventors: Tracy Willson, Nicos A. Nicola, Douglas J. Hilton, Donald Metcalf, Jian Guo Zhang
  • Publication number: 20080166730
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to therapeutic and diagnostic agents. More particularly, the present invention provides therapeutic molecules capable of modulating signal transduction such as but not limited to cytokine-mediated signal transduction. The molecules of the present invention are useful, therefore, in modulating cellular responsiveness to cytokines as well as other mediators of signal transduction such as endogenous or exogenous molecules, antigens, microbes and microbial products, viruses or components thereof, ions, hormones and parasites.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2007
    Publication date: July 10, 2008
    Applicant: The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research
    Inventors: Douglas J. Hilton, Warren S. Alexander, Elizabeth M. Viney, Tracy A. Willson, Rachael T. Richardson, Robyn Starr, Sandra E. Nicholson, Donald Metcalf, Nicos A. Nicola
  • Patent number: 7279557
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to therapeutic and diagnostic agents. More particularly, the present invention provides therapeutic molecules capable of modulating signal transduction such as but not limited to cytokine-mediated signal transduction. The molecules of the present invention are useful, therefore, in modulating cellular responsiveness to cytokines as well as other mediators of signal transduction such as endogenous or exogenous molecules, antigens, microbes and microbial products, viruses or components thereof, ions, hormones and parasites.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2007
    Assignee: The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research
    Inventors: Douglas J. Hilton, Warren S. Alexander, Elizabeth M. Viney, Tracy A. Willson, Rachael T. Richardson, Robyn Starr, Sandra E. Nicholson, Donald Metcalf, Nicos A. Nicola
  • Patent number: 7220828
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a novel haemopoietin receptor or derivatives thereof and to genetic sequences encoding same. Interaction between the novel receptor of the present invention and a cytokine ligand facilitates proliferation, differentiation and survival of a wide variety of cells. The novel receptor and its derivatives and the genetic sequences encoding same of the present invention are useful in the development of a wide range of agonists, antagonists, therapeutics and diagnostic reagents based on ligand interaction with its receptor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2007
    Assignee: Zenyth Operations Pty Ltd
    Inventors: Tracy Willson, Nicos A. Nicola, Douglas J. Hilton, Jian-Guo Zhang, Alison Farley, Warren Alexander, Steven Rakar, Yasufumi Kikuchi, Tetsuo Kojima, Masatsugu Maeda, Louis Fabri, Andrew Nash
  • Publication number: 20060294608
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a novel haemopoietin receptor or derivatives thereof and to genetic sequences encoding same. Interaction between the novel receptor of the present invention and a cytokine ligand facilitates proliferation, differentiation and survival of a wide variety of cells. The novel receptor and its derivatives and the genetic sequences encoding same of the present invention are useful in the development of a wide range of agonists, antagonists, therapeutics and diagnostic reagents based on ligand interaction with its receptor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2006
    Publication date: December 28, 2006
    Applicant: Zenyth Operations Pty Ltd
    Inventors: Douglas Hilton, Nicos Nicola, Alison Farley, Tracy Willson, Jian-Guo Zhang, Warren Alexander, Steven Rakar, Louis Fabri, Tetsuo Kojima, Masatsugu Maeda, Yasufumi Kikuchi, Andrew Nash
  • Publication number: 20060242718
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to amino acid sequences obtainable from SOCS proteins and which are capable of interacting with intracellular molecules. The present invention further relates to nucleic acid molecules encoding said amino acid sequences. The amino acid sequences and the nucleic acid molecules encoding same of the present invention are useful in modulating degradation of proteinaceous molecules such as but not limited to SOCS proteins and proteinaceous molecules associate therewith. The present invention provides a mechanism for modulating cytokine or cytokine-like molecule signaling by modulating the degradation of activated signal transduction molecules or their negative regulators, i.e. the SOCS proteins.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2006
    Publication date: October 26, 2006
    Inventors: Tracy Willson, Richard Simpson, Alison Farley, Sandra Nicholson, Jian Zhang, Manuel Baca, Nicos Nicola, Douglas Hilton, Warren Alexander, Donald Metcalf
  • Patent number: 7049418
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to therapeutic and diagnostic agents. More particularly, the present invention provides therapeutic molecules capable of modulating signal transduction such as but not limited to cytokine-mediated signal transduction. The molecules of the present invention are useful, therefore, in modulating cellular responsiveness to cytokines as well as other mediators of signal transduction such as endogenous or exogenous molecules, antigens, microbes and microbial products, viruses or components thereof, ions, hormones and parasites.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2006
    Assignee: The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research
    Inventors: Douglas J. Hilton, Warren S. Alexander, Elizabeth M. Viney, Tracy A. Willson, Rachael T. Richardson, Robyn Starr, Sandra E. Nicholson, Donald Metcalf, Nicos A. Nicola
  • Publication number: 20060003377
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to therapeutic and diagnostic agents. More particularly, the present invention provides therapeutic molecules capable of modulating signal transduction such as but not limited to cytokine-mediated signal transduction. The molecules of the present invention are useful, therefore, in modulating cellular responsiveness to cytokines as well as other mediators of signal transduction such as endogenous or exogenous molecules, antigens, microbes and microbial products, viruses or components thereof, ions, hormones and parasites.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2005
    Publication date: January 5, 2006
    Applicant: The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research
    Inventors: Douglas Hilton, Warren Alexander, Elizabeth Viney, Tracy Willson, Rachael Richardson, Robyn Starr, Sandra Nicholson, Donald Metcalf, Nicos Nicola
  • Publication number: 20050208521
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to therapeutic and diagnostic agents. More particularly, the present invention provides therapeutic molecules capable of modulating signal transduction such as but not limited to cytokine-mediated signal transduction. The molecules of the present invention are useful, therefore, in modulating cellular responsiveness to cytokines as well as other mediators of signal transduction such as endogenous or exogenous molecules, antigens, microbes and microbial products, viruses or components thereof, ions, hormones and parasites.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2004
    Publication date: September 22, 2005
    Inventors: Douglas Hilton, Warren Alexander, Elizabeth Viney, Tracy Willson, Rachael Richardson, Robyn Starr, Sandra Nicholson, Donald Metcalf, Nicos Nicola
  • Patent number: 6911530
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a novel haemopoietin receptor or components or part thereof and to genetic sequences encoding same. The receptor molecules and their components and/or parts and the genetic sequences encoding same of the present invention are useful in the development of a wide range of agonists, antagonists, therapeutics and diagnostic reagents based on ligand interaction with its receptor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2005
    Assignee: Amrad Operations, Pty., Ltd.
    Inventors: Tracy Willson, Nicos A. Nicola, Douglas J. Hilton, Donald Metcalf, Jian Guo Zhang
  • Patent number: 6905842
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to therapeutic and diagnostic agents. More particularly, the present invention provides therapeutic molecules capable of modulating signal transduction such as but not limited to cytokine-mediated signal transduction. The molecules of the present invention are useful, therefore, in modulating cellular responsiveness to cytokines as well as other mediators of signal transduction such as endogenous or exogenous molecules, antigens, microbes and microbial products, viruses or components thereof, ions, hormones and parasites.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2005
    Assignee: The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research
    Inventors: Douglas J. Hilton, Warren S. Alexander, Elizabeth M. Viney, Tracy A. Willson, Rachael T. Richardson, Robyn Starr, Sandra E. Nicholson, Donald Metcalf, Nicos A. Nicola
  • Patent number: 6870031
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a novel haemopoietin receptor or a derivative thereof and to genetic sequences encoding same. The receptor molecule and its derivatives and the genetic sequences encoding same of the present invention are useful in the development of a wide range of agonists, antagonists, therapeutics and diagnostic reagents based on ligand interaction with its receptor. The present invention particularly relates to a receptor for leptin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2005
    Assignee: Amrad Operations Pty. Ltd.
    Inventors: Douglas James Hilton, Tracy Willson, Timothy Gainsford, Warren S Alexander, Donald Metcalf, Ashley Ng, Nicos A Nicola
  • Publication number: 20050004015
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a novel haemopoietin receptor or a derivative thereof and to genetic sequences encoding same. The receptor molecule and its derivatives and the genetic sequences encoding same of the present invention are useful in the development of a wide range of agonists, antagonists, therapeutics and diagnostic reagents based on ligand interaction with its receptor. The present invention particularly relates to a receptor for leptin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2001
    Publication date: January 6, 2005
    Inventors: Douglas Hilton, Tracy Willson, Timothy Gainsford, Warren Alexander, Donald Metcalf, Ashley Ng, Nicos Nicola
  • Publication number: 20020147307
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to therapeutic and diagnostic agents. More particularly, the present invention provides therapeutic molecules capable of modulating signal transduction such as but not limited to cytokine-mediated signal transduction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2001
    Publication date: October 10, 2002
    Inventors: Douglas J. Hilton, Warren S. Alexander, Elizabeth M. Viney, Tracy A. Willson, Rachael T. Richardson, Robyn Starr, Sandra E. Nicholson, Donald Metcalf, Nicos A. Nicola
  • Publication number: 20020090682
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a novel haemopoietin receptor or components or parts thereof and to genetic sequences encoding same. The receptor molecules and their components and/or parts and the genetic sequences encoding same of the present invention are useful in the development of a wide range of agonists, antagonists, therapeutics and diagnostic reagents based on ligand interaction with its receptor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2001
    Publication date: July 11, 2002
    Inventors: Tracy Willson, Nicos A. Nicola, Douglas J. Hilton, Donald Metcalf, Jian Guo Zhang
  • Patent number: 6414128
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a novel haemopoietin receptor or a derivative thereof and to genetic sequences encoding same. The receptor molecule and its derivatives and the genetic sequences encoding same of the present invention are useful in the development of a wide range of agonists, antagonists, therapeutics and diagnostic reagents based on ligand interaction with its receptor. The present invention particularly relates to a receptor for leptin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2002
    Assignee: Amrad Operations Pty. Ltd.
    Inventors: Douglas James Hilton, Tracy Willson, Timothy Gainsford, Warren S Alexander, Donald Metcalf, Ashley Ng, Nicos A Nicola
  • Publication number: 20020045741
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a novel haemopoietin receptor or derivatives thereof and to genetic sequences encoding same. Interaction between the novel receptor of the present invention and a cytokine ligand facilitates proliferation, differentiation and survival of a wide variety of cells. The novel receptor and its derivatives and the genetic sequences encoding same of the present invention are useful in the development of a wide range of agonists, antagonists, therapeutics and diagnostic reagents based on ligand interaction with its receptor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 1998
    Publication date: April 18, 2002
    Inventors: TRACY WILLSON, NICOS A. NICOLA, DOUGLAS J. HILTON, DONALD METCALF, JIAN GUO ZHANG
  • Patent number: 6323317
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to therapeutic and diagnostic agents. More particularly, the present invention provides therapeutic molecules capable of modulating signal transduction such as but not limited to cytokine-mediated signal transduction. The molecules of the present invention are useful, therefore, in modulating cellular responsiveness to cytokines as well as other mediators of signal transduction such as endogenous or exogenous molecules, antigens, microbes and microbial products, viruses or components thereof, ions, hormones and parasites.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2001
    Assignee: The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research
    Inventors: Douglas J. Hilton, Warren S. Alexander, Elizabeth M. Viney, Tracy A. Willson, Rachael T. Richardson, Robyn Starr, Sandra E. Nicholson, Donald Metcalf, Nicos A. Nicola
  • Patent number: 5443825
    Abstract: Leukemia-inhibitory factor (LIF) has been produced in essentially pure form from murine or human sources. A method of purifying this LIF is disclosed, as well as polypeptides having LIF activity which are not identical in amino acid sequence to any naturally occurring form of LIF. The polypeptides can be used for hindering the proliferation of myeloid Leukemia cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 1992
    Date of Patent: August 22, 1995
    Assignee: Amrad Corporation Limited
    Inventors: David P. Gearing, Nicholas M. Gough, Douglas J. Hilton, Julie A. King, Donald Metcalf, Edouard C. Nice, Nicos A. Nicola, Richard J. Simpson, Tracy A. Willson
  • Patent number: 5427925
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method for producing recombinant leukemia inhibitory factor (LIF) by the expression, in suitable host cells, of recombinant DNA molecules encoding LIF.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 1993
    Date of Patent: June 27, 1995
    Assignee: Amrad Corporation Limited
    Inventors: David P. Gearing, Nicholas M. Gough, Douglas J. Hilton, Julie A. King, Donald Metcalf, Edouard C. Nice, Nicos A. Nicola, Richard J. Simpson, Tracy A. Willson