Patents by Inventor Vivian Alberts

Vivian Alberts 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: 9403905
    Abstract: Disclosed are human VEGF-2 antibodies, antibody fragments, or variants thereof. Also provided are processes for producing such antibodies. The present invention relates to methods and compositions for preventing, treating or ameliorating a disease or disorder comprising administering to an animal, preferably a human, an effective amount of one or more VEGF-2 antibodies or fragments or variants thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2016
    Assignee: HUMAN GENOME SCIENCES, INC.
    Inventors: Craig Rosen, Vivian Albert, Steven M. Ruben, Ruth Wager
  • Publication number: 20140342405
    Abstract: Disclosed are human VEGF-2 antibodies, antibody fragments, or variants thereof. Also provided are processes for producing such antibodies. The present invention relates to methods and compositions for preventing, treating or ameliorating a disease or disorder comprising administering to an animal, preferably a human, an effective amount of one or more VEGF-2 antibodies or fragments or variants thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2014
    Publication date: November 20, 2014
    Applicant: Human Genome Sciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Craig Rosen, Vivian Albert, Steven M. Ruben, Ruth Wager
  • Patent number: 8784809
    Abstract: Disclosed are human VEGF-2 antibodies, antibody fragments, or variants thereof. Also provided are processes for producing such antibodies. The present invention relates to methods and compositions for preventing, treating or ameliorating a disease or disorder comprising administering to an animal, preferably a human, an effective amount of one or more VEGF-2 antibodies or fragments or variants thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2014
    Assignee: Human Genome Sciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Craig Rosen, Vivian Albert, Steven M. Ruben, Ruth Wager
  • Patent number: 8735214
    Abstract: This invention relates to a method for producing group IB-IIIA-VIA quaternary or higher alloy semiconductor films wherein the method comprises the steps of (i) providing a metal film comprising a mixture of group IB and group IIIA metals; (ii) heat treating the metal film in the presence of a source of a first group VIA element (said first group VIA element hereinafter being referred to as VIA1) under conditions to form a first film comprising a mixture of at least one binary alloy selected from the group consisting of a group IB-VIA1 alloy and a group IIIA-VIA1 alloy and at least one group IB-IIIA-VIA1 ternary alloy (iii) optionally heat treating the first film in the presence of a source of a second group VIA element (said second group VI element hereinafter being referred to as VIA2) under conditions to convert the first film into a second film comprising at least one alloy selected from the group consisting of a group IB-VIA1-VIA2 alloy and a group IIIA-VIA1-VIA2 alloy; and the at least one group IB-III-V
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2014
    Assignee: University of Johannesburg
    Inventor: Vivian Alberts
  • Publication number: 20130309232
    Abstract: Disclosed are human VEGF-2 antibodies, antibody fragments, or variants thereof. Also provided are processes for producing such antibodies. The present invention relates to methods and compositions for preventing, treating or ameliorating a disease or disorder comprising administering to an animal, preferably a human, an effective amount of one or more VEGF-2 antibodies or fragments or variants thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2013
    Publication date: November 21, 2013
    Applicant: HUMAN GENOME SCIENCES, INC.
    Inventors: Craig Rosen, Vivian Albert, Steven M. Ruben, Ruth Wager
  • Publication number: 20100190292
    Abstract: This invention relates to a method for producing group IB-IIIA-VIA quaternary or higher alloy semiconductor films wherein the method comprises the steps of (i) providing a metal film comprising a mixture of group IB and group IIIA metals; (ii) heat treating the metal film in the presence of a source of a first group VIA element (said first group VIA element hereinafter being referred to as VIA1) under conditions to form a first film comprising a mixture of at least one binary alloy selected from the group consisting of a group IB-VIA1 alloy and a group IIIA-VIA1 alloy and at least one group IB-IIIA-VIA1 ternary alloy (iii) optionally heat treating the first film in the presence of a source of a second group VIA element (said second group VI element hereinafter being referred to as VIA2) under conditions to convert the first film into a second film comprising at least one alloy selected from the group consisting of a group IB-VIA1-VIA2 alloy and a group IIIA-VIA1-VIA2 alloy; and the at least one group IB-III-V
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2010
    Publication date: July 29, 2010
    Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF JOHANNESBURG
    Inventor: Vivian Alberts
  • Patent number: 7744705
    Abstract: This invention relates to group IB-IIIA. VIA quaternary or higher alloys. More particularly, this invention relations to group IB-IIIA-VIA quaternary or pentenary alloys which are suitable for use as semiconductor films. More specifically, the invention relates to quaternary or pentenary alloys which are substantially homogeneous and are characterized by an x-ray diffraction pattern (XRD) having a main [112] peak at a 2? angle (2?(112)) of from 26° to 28° for Cu radiation at 40 kV, wherein a glancing incidence x-ray diffraction pattern (GIXRD) for a glancing angle of from 0.2° to 10° reflects an absolute shift in the 2?(112) angle of less than 0.06°.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2010
    Assignee: University of Johannesburg
    Inventor: Vivian Alberts
  • Patent number: 7682939
    Abstract: This invention relates to a method for producing group IB-IIA-VIA quaternary or higher alloy semiconductor films wherein the method comprises the steps of (i) providing a metal film comprising a mixture of group IB and group IIIA metals; (ii) heat treating the metal film in the presence of a source of a first group VIA element (said first group VIA element hereinafter being referred to as VIA1) under conditions to form a first film comprising a mixture of at least one binary alloy selected from the group consisting of a group IB-VIA1 alloy and a group IIIA-VIA1 alloy and at least one group IB-IIIA-VIA1 ternary alloy (iii) optionally heat treating the first film in the presence of a source of a second group VIA element (said second group VI element hereinafter being referred to as VIA2) under conditions to convert the first film into a second film comprising at least one alloy selected from the group consisting of a group IB-VIA1-VIA2 alloy and a group IIIA-VIA1-VIA2 alloy; and the at least one group IB-III-VI
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2010
    Assignee: University of Johannesburg
    Inventor: Vivian Alberts
  • Publication number: 20070004078
    Abstract: This invention relates to a method for producing group IB-IIA-VIA quaternary or higher alloy semiconductor films wherein the method comprises the steps of (i) providing a metal film comprising a mixture of group IB and group IIIA metals; (ii) heat treating the metal film in the presence of a source of a first group VIA element (said first group VIA element hereinafter being referred to as VIA1) under conditions to form a first film comprising a mixture of at least one binary alloy selected from the group consisting of a group IB-VIA1 alloy and a group IIIA-VIA1 alloy and at least one group IB-IIIA-VIA1 ternary alloy (iii) optionally heat treating the first film in the presence of a source of a second group VIA element (said second group VI element hereinafter being referred to as VIA2) under conditions to convert the first film into a second film comprising at least one alloy selected from the group consisting of a group IB-VIA1-VIA2 alloy and a group IIIA-VIA1-VIA2 alloy; and the at least one group IB-III-VI
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2004
    Publication date: January 4, 2007
    Inventor: Vivian Alberts
  • Publication number: 20060269555
    Abstract: The present invention relates to antibodies and related molecules that immunospecifically bind to TRAIL receptor, TR7. Such antibodies have uses, for example, in the prevention and treatment of cancers and other proliferative disorders. The invention also relates to nucleic acid molecules encoding anti-TR7 antibodies, vectors and host cells containing these nucleic acids, and methods for producing the same. The present invention relates to methods and compositions for preventing, detecting, diagnosing, treating or ameliorating a disease or disorder, especially cancer and other hyperproliferative disorders, comprising administering to an animal, preferably a human, an effective amount of one or more antibodies or fragments or variants thereof, or related molecules, that immunospecifically bind to TRAIL receptor TR7.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2006
    Publication date: November 30, 2006
    Applicant: Human Genome Sciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Theodora Salcedo, Craig Rosen, Vivian Albert, Robin Humphreys, Tristan Vaughan
  • Publication number: 20060270837
    Abstract: The present invention relates to antibodies and related molecules that immunospecifically bind to TRAIL receptor, TR4. Such antibodies have uses, for example, in the prevention and treatment of cancers and other proliferative disorders. The invention also relates to nucleic acid molecules encoding anti-TR4 antibodies, vectors and host cells containing these nucleic acids, and methods for producing the same. The present invention relates to methods and compositions for preventing, detecting, diagnosing, treating or ameliorating a disease or disorder, especially cancer and other hyperproliferative disorders, comprising administering to an animal, preferably a human, an effective amount of one or more antibodies or fragments or variants thereof, or related molecules, that immunospecifically bind to TRAIL receptor TR4.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2006
    Publication date: November 30, 2006
    Applicant: Human Genome Sciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Theodora Salcedo, Steven Ruben, Craig Rosen, Vivian Albert
  • Publication number: 20060222558
    Abstract: This invention relates to group IB-IIIA. VIA quaternary or higher alloys. More particularly, this invention relations to group IB-IIIA-VIA quaternary or pentenary alloys which are suitable for use as semiconductor films. More specifically, the invention relates to quaternary or pentenary alloys which are substantially homogeneous and are characterized by an x-ray diffraction pattern (XRD) having a main [112] peak at a 2? angle (2?(112)) of from 26° to 28° for Cu radiation at 40 kV, wherein a glancing incidence x-ray diffraction pattern (GIXRD) for a glancing angle of from 0.2° to 100 reflects an absolute shift in the 2?(112) angle of less than 0.06°.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2004
    Publication date: October 5, 2006
    Inventor: Vivian Alberts
  • Publication number: 20050232921
    Abstract: Disclosed are human VEGF-2 antibodies, antibody fragments, or variants thereof. Also provided are processes for producing such antibodies. The present invention also relates to methods and compositions for preventing, treating or ameliorating a disease or disorder comprising administering to an animal, preferably a human, an effective amount of one or more VEGF-2 antibodies or fragments or variants thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2004
    Publication date: October 20, 2005
    Inventors: Craig Rosen, Vivian Albert, Steven Ruben, Ruth Wager
  • Publication number: 20050214208
    Abstract: The present invention relates to antibodies and related molecules that immunospecifically bind to TRAIL receptor, TR7. Such antibodies have uses, for example, in the prevention and treatment of cancers and other proliferative disorders. The invention also relates to nucleic acid molecules encoding anti-TR7 antibodies, vectors and host cells containing these nucleic acids, and methods for producing the same. The present invention relates to methods and compositions for preventing, detecting, diagnosing, treating or ameliorating a disease or disorder, especially cancer and other hyperproliferative disorders, comprising administering to an animal, preferably a human, an effective amount of one or more antibodies or fragments or variants thereof, or related molecules, that immunospecifically bind to TRAIL receptor TR7.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2004
    Publication date: September 29, 2005
    Applicant: Human Genome Sciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Theodora Salcedo, Craig Rosen, Vivian Albert, Robin Humphreys, Tristan Vaughan
  • Publication number: 20050214206
    Abstract: The present invention relates to antibodies and related molecules that immunospecifically bind to TRAIL receptor, TR7. Such antibodies have uses, for example, in the prevention and treatment of cancers and other proliferative disorders. The invention also relates to nucleic acid molecules encoding anti-TR7 antibodies, vectors and host cells containing these nucleic acids, and methods for producing the same. The present invention relates to methods and compositions for preventing, detecting, diagnosing, treating or ameliorating a disease or disorder, especially cancer and other hyperproliferative disorders, comprising administering to an animal, preferably a human, an effective amount of one or more antibodies or fragments or variants thereof, or related molecules, that immunospecifically bind to TRAIL receptor TR7.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2004
    Publication date: September 29, 2005
    Applicant: Human Genome Sciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Theodora Salcedo, Craig Rosen, Vivian Albert, Robin Humphreys, Tristan Vaughan
  • Publication number: 20050214210
    Abstract: The present invention relates to antibodies and related molecules that immunospecifically bind to TRAIL receptor, TR4. Such antibodies have uses, for example, in the prevention and treatment of cancers and other proliferative disorders. The invention also relates to nucleic acid molecules encoding anti-TR4 antibodies, vectors and host cells containing these nucleic acids, and methods for producing the same. The present invention relates to methods and compositions for preventing, detecting, diagnosing, treating or ameliorating a disease or disorder, especially cancer and other hyperproliferative disorders, comprising administering to an animal, preferably a human, an effective amount of one or more antibodies or fragments or variants thereof, or related molecules, that immunospecifically bind to TRAIL receptor TR4.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2004
    Publication date: September 29, 2005
    Applicant: Human Genome Sciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Theodora Salcedo, Steven Ruben, Craig Rosen, Vivian Albert
  • Publication number: 20050214209
    Abstract: The present invention relates to antibodies and related molecules that immunospecifically bind to TRAIL receptor, TR4. Such antibodies have uses, for example, in the prevention and treatment of cancers and other proliferative disorders. The invention also relates to nucleic acid molecules encoding anti-TR4 antibodies, vectors and host cells containing these nucleic acids, and methods for producing the same. The present invention relates to methods and compositions for preventing, detecting, diagnosing, treating or ameliorating a disease or disorder, especially cancer and other hyperproliferative disorders, comprising administering to an animal, preferably a human, an effective amount of one or more antibodies or fragments or variants thereof, or related molecules, that immunospecifically bind to TRAIL receptor TR4.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2004
    Publication date: September 29, 2005
    Applicant: Human Genome Sciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Theodora Salcedo, Steven Ruben, Craig Rosen, Vivian Albert
  • Publication number: 20050214205
    Abstract: The present invention relates to antibodies and related molecules that immunospecifically bind to TRAIL receptor, TR7. Such antibodies have uses, for example, in the prevention and treatment of cancers and other proliferative disorders. The invention also relates to nucleic acid molecules encoding anti-TR7 antibodies, vectors and host cells containing these nucleic acids, and methods for producing the same. The present invention relates to methods and compositions for preventing, detecting, diagnosing, treating or ameliorating a disease or disorder, especially cancer and other hyperproliferative disorders, comprising administering to an animal, preferably a human, an effective amount of one or more antibodies or fragments or variants thereof, or related molecules, that immunospecifically bind to TRAIL receptor TR7.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2004
    Publication date: September 29, 2005
    Applicant: Human Genome Sciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Theodora Salcedo, Craig Rosen, Vivian Albert, Robin Humphreys, Tristan Vaughan
  • Publication number: 20050214207
    Abstract: The present invention relates to antibodies and related molecules that immunospecifically bind to TRAIL receptor, TR7. Such antibodies have uses, for example, in the prevention and treatment of cancers and other proliferative disorders. The invention also relates to nucleic acid molecules encoding anti-TR7 antibodies, vectors and host cells containing these nucleic acids, and methods for producing the same. The present invention relates to methods and compositions for preventing, detecting, diagnosing, treating or ameliorating a disease or disorder, especially cancer and other hyperproliferative disorders, comprising administering to an animal, preferably a human, an effective amount of one or more antibodies or fragments or variants thereof, or related molecules, that immunospecifically bind to TRAIL receptor TR7.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2004
    Publication date: September 29, 2005
    Applicant: Human Genome Sciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Theodora Salcedo, Craig Rosen, Vivian Albert, Robin Humphreys, Tristan Vaughan
  • Publication number: 20050192429
    Abstract: Disclosed are human VEGF-2 antibodies, antibody fragments, or variants thereof. Also provided are processes for producing such antibodies. The present invention also relates to methods and compositions for preventing, treating or ameliorating a disease or disorder comprising administering to an animal, preferably a human, an effective amount of one or more VEGF-2 antibodies or fragments or variants thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2004
    Publication date: September 1, 2005
    Inventors: Craig Rosen, Vivian Albert, Steven Ruben, Ruth Wager