Patents by Inventor William Denny

William Denny 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: 20220008125
    Abstract: An ablation device including an ablation applicator having a first applicator end portion, a second applicator end portion, and an elongate portion, a first catheter having a first distal end portion and a first proximate end portion, the first distal end portion being coupled to the first applicator end portion, and a second catheter having a second distal end portion and a second proximate end portion, the second distal end portion being coupled to the second applicator end portion to supply an ablation medium to the ablation applicator, the ablation applicator forms an applicator shape having an applicator size in a plane perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the first catheter, and the coupling between the first distal end portion and the first applicator end portion transfers a rotational force applied to the first proximate end portion to the ablation applicator and thereby cause the applicator size to change.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2019
    Publication date: January 13, 2022
    Inventors: Gerald FISCHER, Claudia NIKE NOWAK, William DENNY
  • Patent number: 10544215
    Abstract: The invention provides antibody-drug conjugates comprising an antibody conjugated to a 1-(chloromethyl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[e]indole (CBI) dimer drug moiety via a linker, and methods of using the antibody-drug conjugates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2020
    Assignee: Genentech, Inc.
    Inventors: John A. Flygare, Thomas H. Pillow, Brian Safina, Vishal Verma, BinQing Wei, William Denny, Anna Giddens, Ho Lee, Guo-Liang Lu, Christian Miller, Gordon Rewcastle, Moana Tercel, Muriel Bonnet
  • Patent number: 10442836
    Abstract: The invention provides antibody-drug conjugates comprising an antibody conjugated to a 1-(chloromethyl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[e]indole (CBI) dimer drug moiety via a linker, and methods of using the antibody-drug conjugates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2019
    Assignee: Genentech, Inc.
    Inventors: John Flygare, Thomas Pillow, Brian Safina, Vishal Verma, Binqing Wei, William Denny, Anna Giddens, Ho Lee, Guo-Liang Lu, Christian Miller, Gordon Rewcastle, Moana Tercel, Muriel Bonnet
  • Patent number: 10369355
    Abstract: An implantable neural tissue electrode assembly includes a cylindrical electrode lead with at least one electrode contact on the outer surface of the electrode lead. An active distal end fixation anchor is located at the distal end of the electrode lead and is adapted to fasten to adjacent tissue by rotation in a fastening direction. A passive rear fixation anchor is located on the outer surface of the electrode lead offset a longitudinal distance back from the distal end and has at least one curved blade with a blade tip directed away from rotation in the fastening direction. The rear fixation anchor is adapted to permanently fasten to adjacent tissue by rotation opposite to the fastening direction so that the blade tip cuts into the adjacent tissue, and the electrode assembly is adapted such that physiological induced strains are distributed along the electrode lead.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2019
    Assignee: MED-EL Elektromedizinische Geraete GmbH
    Inventors: Birthe Rubehn, William Denny, Markus Oberparleiter, Werner Lindenthaler
  • Publication number: 20170348523
    Abstract: An implantable neural tissue electrode assembly includes a cylindrical electrode lead with at least one electrode contact on the outer surface of the electrode lead. An active distal end fixation anchor is located at the distal end of the electrode lead and is adapted to fasten to adjacent tissue by rotation in a fastening direction. A passive rear fixation anchor is located on the outer surface of the electrode lead offset a longitudinal distance back from the distal end and has at least one curved blade with a blade tip directed away from rotation in the fastening direction. The rear fixation anchor is adapted to permanently fasten to adjacent tissue by rotation opposite to the fastening direction so that the blade tip cuts into the adjacent tissue, and the electrode assembly is adapted such that physiological induced strains are distributed along the electrode lead.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2017
    Publication date: December 7, 2017
    Inventors: Birthe Rubehn, William Denny, Markus Oberparleiter, Werner Lindenthaler
  • Publication number: 20160354485
    Abstract: The invention provides antibody-drug conjugates comprising an antibody conjugated to a 1-(chloromethyl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[e]indole (CBI) dimer drug moiety via a linker, and methods of using the antibody-drug conjugates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2016
    Publication date: December 8, 2016
    Applicant: Genentech, Inc.
    Inventors: John A. Flygare, Thomas H. Pillow, Brian Safina, Vishal Verma, BinQing Wei, William Denny, Anna Giddens, Ho Lee, Guo-Liang Lu, Christian Miller, Gordon Rewcastle, Moana Tercel, Muriel Bonnet
  • Publication number: 20150165063
    Abstract: The invention provides antibody-drug conjugates comprising an antibody conjugated to a 1-(chloromethyl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[e]indole (CBI) dimer drug moiety via a linker, and methods of using the antibody-drug conjugates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2014
    Publication date: June 18, 2015
    Inventors: John Flygare, Thomas Pillow, Brian Safina, Vishal Verma, Binqing Wei, William Denny, Anna Giddens, Ho Lee, Guo-Liang Lu, Christian Miller, Gordon Rewcastle, Moana Tercel, Muriel Bonnet
  • Publication number: 20110256092
    Abstract: Quinoline derivatives, particularly 4-anilinoquinoline derivatives, are provided. Such quinoline derivatives can be used for modulation of DNA methylation, such as effective inhibition of methylation of cytosine at the C-5 position, for example via selective inhibition of DNA methyltransferase DNMT1. Methods for synthesizing numerous 4-anilinoquinoline derivatives and for modulating DNA methylation are provided. Also provided are methods for formulating and administering these compounds or compositions to treat conditions such as cancer and hematological disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2011
    Publication date: October 20, 2011
    Applicant: SUPERGEN, INC.
    Inventors: Pasit Phiasivongsa, Sanjeev G. Redkar, Swarna Gamage, Darby Brooke, William Denny, David J. Bearss, Hariprasad Vankayalapati, Yong Xu, Krzysztof Swierczek
  • Patent number: 7939546
    Abstract: Quinoline derivatives, particularly 4-(4-(4-(quinolin-4-ylamino)benzamido)phenylthio)pyrrolidine-2-carboxylic acid; 3-(4-(4-(quinolin-4-ylamino)benzamido)phenylthio)pyrrolidine; N-(4-(piperidin-4-ylthio)phenyl)-4-(quinolin-4-ylamino)-benzamide; and N-(4-(piperidin-3-ylthio)phenyl)-4-(quinolin-4-ylamino)-benzamide, or a physiologically acceptable salt thereof, are provided. Such quinoline derivatives can be used for modulation of DNA methylation, such as effective inhibition of methylation of cytosine at the C-5 position, for example via selective inhibition of DNA methyltransferase DNMT1. Methods for synthesizing numerous 4-anilinoquinoline derivatives and for modulating DNA methylation are provided. Also provided are methods for formulating and administering these compounds or compositions to treat conditions such as cancer and hematological disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2011
    Assignee: SuperGen, Inc.
    Inventors: Pasit Phiasivongsa, Sanjeev G. Redkar, Swarna Gamage, Darby Brooke, William Denny, David J. Bearss, Hariprasad Vankayalapati, Yong Xu, Krzysztof Swierczek
  • Patent number: 7790746
    Abstract: Quinoline derivatives, particularly 4-anilinoquinoline derivatives of formula (I), are provided: Such quinoline derivatives can be used for modulation of DNA methylation, such as effective inhibition of methylation of cytosine at the C-5 position, for example via selective inhibition of DNA methyltransferase DNMT 1. Methods for synthesizing numerous 4-anilinoquinoline derivatives and for modulating DNA methylation are provided. Also provided are methods for formulating and administering these compounds or compositions to treat conditions such as cancer and hematological disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2010
    Assignee: SuperGen, Inc.
    Inventors: Pasit Phiasivongsa, Sanjeev G. Redkar, Swarna Gamage, Darby Brooke, William Denny, David J. Bearss, Hariprasad Vankayalapati
  • Publication number: 20100129320
    Abstract: Quinoline derivatives, particularly 4-anilinoquinoline derivatives, are provided. Such quinoline derivatives can be used for modulation of DNA methylation, such as effective inhibition of methylation of cytosine at the C-5 position, for example via selective inhibition of DNA methyltransferase DNMT1. Methods for synthesizing numerous 4-anilinoquinoline derivatives and for modulating DNA methylation are provided. Also provided are methods for formulating and administering these compounds or compositions to treat conditions such as cancer and hematological disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2009
    Publication date: May 27, 2010
    Applicant: SUPERGEN, INC.
    Inventors: Pasit Phiasivongsa, Sanjeev G. Redkar, Swarna Gamage, Darby Brooke, William Denny, David J. Bearss, Hariprasad Vankayalapati
  • Publication number: 20090285772
    Abstract: Quinoline derivatives, particularly 4-anilinoquinoline derivatives, are provided. Such quinoline derivatives can be used for modulation of DNA methylation, such as effective inhibition of methylation of cytosine at the C-5 position, for example via selective inhibition of DNA methyltransferase DNMT1. Methods for synthesizing numerous 4-anilinoquinoline derivatives and for modulating DNA methylation are provided. Also provided are methods for formulating and administering these compounds or compositions to treat conditions such as cancer and hematological disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2009
    Publication date: November 19, 2009
    Applicant: SuperGen, Inc.
    Inventors: Pasit Phiasivongsa, Sanjeev G. Redkar, Swarna Gamage, Darby Brooke, William Denny, David J. Bearss, Hariprasad Vankayalapati, Yong Xu, Krzysztof Swierczek
  • Publication number: 20090099106
    Abstract: Quinoline derivatives, particularly 4-anilinoquinoline derivatives, are provided. Such quinoline derivatives can be used for modulation of DNA methylation, such as effective inhibition of methylation of cytosine at the C-5 position, for example via selective inhibition of DNA methyltransferase DNMT1. Methods for synthesizing numerous 4-anilinoquinoline derivatives and for modulating DNA methylation are provided. Also provided are methods for formulating and administering these compounds or compositions to treat conditions such as cancer and hematological disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2007
    Publication date: April 16, 2009
    Applicant: SUPERGEN, INC.
    Inventors: Pasit Phiasivongsa, Sanjeev G. Redkar, Swarna Gamage, Darby Brooke, William Denny, David J. Bearss, Hariprasad Vankayalapati
  • Publication number: 20080175814
    Abstract: Quinoline derivatives, particularly 4-anilinoquinoline derivatives, are provided. Such quinoline derivatives can be used for modulation of DNA methylation, such as effective inhibition of methylation of cytosine at the C-5 position, for example via selective inhibition of DNA methyltransferase DNMT1. Methods for synthesizing numerous 4-anilinoquinoline derivatives and for modulating DNA methylation are provided. Also provided are methods for formulating and administering these compounds or compositions to treat conditions such as cancer and hematological disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2007
    Publication date: July 24, 2008
    Applicant: SUPERGEN, INC.
    Inventors: Pasit Phiasivongsa, Sanjeev Redkar, Swarna Gamage, Darby Brooke, William Denny, David J. Bearss, Hariprasad Vankayalapati
  • Publication number: 20070265253
    Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of formula (I) or formula (II) which have anti-inflammatory activity and comprise a new class of NSAIDs. The compounds are therefore useful for treating inflammatory diseases or disorders. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds, as well as methods of treating inflammatory diseases or disorders using compounds of formula (III) or formula (IV).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2005
    Publication date: November 15, 2007
    Inventors: William Denny, Brent Copp, Allison Pearce, Michael Berridge, Jacquie Harper, Nigel Perry, Lesley Larsen, Lesley Larsen, Colette Godfrey
  • Publication number: 20070197534
    Abstract: The present invention provides a simplified set of characteristics that can be used to select 1,2,4 benzotriazine 1,4 dioxide compounds (TPZ analogues) with therapeutic activity against hypoxic cells in human tumour xenografts, and to further provide a novel class of 1,2,4-benzotriazine-1,4-dioxides (TPZ analogues) with predicted in vivo activity against tumours, to their preparation, and to their use as hypoxia-selective cytotoxic drugs and radiosensitizers for cancer therapy, both alone or in combination with radiation and/or other anticancer drugs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2005
    Publication date: August 23, 2007
    Inventors: William Denny, Michael Hay, Kevin Hicks, Frederik Pruijn, William Wilson, Karin Pchalek
  • Publication number: 20070191372
    Abstract: The present invention relates to DNA-targeted 1,2,4-benzotriazine-1,4-dioxides and related analogues, to their preparation, and to their use as hypoxia-selective drugs and radiosensitizers for cancer therapy, both alone or in combination with radiation and/or other anticancer drugs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2003
    Publication date: August 16, 2007
    Applicants: Auckland Uniservices Limited, The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University
    Inventors: J. Brown, William Denny, Michael Hay, Kevin Hicks, Swarnalatha Gamage, Frederik Pruijn, William Wilson
  • Publication number: 20070049600
    Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of the formula wherein: W is NH, S, SO, or SO2; R2 is (un)substituted aryl, (un)substituted heteroaryl, or (un)substituted carbocycle or heterocycle; Q is hydrogen or lower alkyl; R4 and R6 are the same or different and represent hydrogen, halogen, lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, (un)substituted aryl, (un)substituted heteroaryl, (un)substituted arylalkyl or (un)substituted heteroarylalkyl; and R8 is hydrogen, lower alkyl or an (un)substituted carbocyclic group containing from 3-7 members, up to two of which members are optionally hetero atoms selected from oxygen and nitrogen; or R8 is (un)substituted aryl, (un)substituted heteroaryl, (un)substituted arylalkyl or (un)substituted heteroarylalkyl. These compounds are useful for treating cell proliferative disorders, such as cancer and restenosis. These compounds are potent inhibitors of cyclin-dependent kinases (cdks) and growth factor-mediated kinases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2006
    Publication date: March 1, 2007
    Inventors: William Denny, Gordon Rewcastle, Ellen Dobrusin, James Kramer, Dennis McNamara, Howard Daniel Showalter, Peter Toogood
  • Publication number: 20070032455
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel nitrophenyl mustard and nitrophenylaziridine alcohols, to their corresponding phosphates, to their use as targeted cytotoxic agents; as bioreductive drugs in hypoxic tumours, and to their use in cell ablation, including gene-directed enzyme-prodrug therapy (GDEPT) and antibody-directed enzymeprodrug therapy (ADEPT), in conjunction with nitroreductase enzymes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2004
    Publication date: February 8, 2007
    Inventors: William Denny, Graham Atwell, Shangjin Yang, William Wilson, Adam Patterson, Nuala Helsby
  • Publication number: 20060205820
    Abstract: A compound of formula (I): in which A is a C alkylene group with a chain length between NH and N(O)R?R? of at least 2 carbon atoms and R? and R? are each separately selected from C1-4 alkyl groups and C2-4 hydroxyalkyl and C2-4 dihydroxyalkyl groups, or R? and R? together are a C2-6 alkylene group, is formulated so that upon dissolution in aqueous solution the pH of the solution is in the range of 5 to 9. The compound may be in the form of salt with a physiologically acceptable acid having a pKa in the range of ?3.0 (minus 3.0) to 9.0.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2006
    Publication date: September 14, 2006
    Applicant: BTG International Limited
    Inventors: William Denny, Laurence Patterson, Gavin Halbert, Steven Ford