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Eric Smith

Eric Smith, New York, NY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090017035HUMAN ANTIBODIES TO HUMAN DELTA LIKE LIGAND 4 - An isolated human antibody or a fragment of a human antibody which specifically binds to human delta-like ligand 4 (hDll4) and blocks hDll4 binding to a Notch receptor. The human anti-hDll4 antibody or antibody fragment binds hDll4 with an affinity of 300 pM or better, as measured by surface plasmon resonance.01-15-2009
20090142354HUMAN ANTIBODIES TO HUMAN DELTA LIKE LIGAND 4 - An isolated human antibody or a fragment of a human antibody which specifically binds to human delta-like ligand 4 (hDll4) and blocks hDll4 binding to a Notch receptor. The human anti-hDll4 antibody or antibody fragment binds dimeric hDll4 with an affinity of 75 pM or better, as measured by surface plasmon resonance.06-04-2009
20090246199THERAPEUTIC METHODS FOR INHIBITING TUMOR GROWTH WITH DLL4 ANTAGONISTS - Disclosed is a therapeutic method for inhibiting development or growth of tumors that are resistant to the blockade of delta-like ligand 4 (Dll4), or vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), or to other therapeutic agents, by administering the combination of Dll4 antagonist and VEGF antagonist. The combined administration of these two agents, concurrently or sequentially, exhibits synergistic effects on blood vessel development and growth, thereby more effectively inhibiting the tumor growth than an administration of either agent alone. The Dll4 antagonist can be an anti-Dll4 antibody or antibody fragment capable of inhibiting the binding of Dll4 to a Notch receptor, or a fusion protein comprising the extracellular domain of Dll4 or a soluble Notch receptor, or a fragment thereof, fused to a multimerizing component. The VEGF antagonist can be a VEGF trap, anti-VEGF antibody or antibody fragment capable of inhibiting the binding of VEGF to a VEGF receptor.10-01-2009
20100316627Human antibodies to human IL-6 receptor - A human antibody or an antigen-binding fragment which binds human IL-6 receptor (hIL-6R) with a K12-16-2010
20100316636Method of Treating Rheumatoid Arthritis with an IL-6R Antibody - The present invention provides methods of preventing or treating rheumatoid arthritis using a fully human antibody or antigen-binding fragment thereof that specifically binds human interleukin-6 receptor (hIL-6R). The methods of the present invention may include administration of a second therapeutic agent, such as one or more of a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), a glucocorticoid, a disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drug (DMARD), or a TNF-alpha antagonist, T-cell blocker, anti-CD20 antibody, an IL-1, JAK or IL-17 antagonist, or any combination thereof.12-16-2010
20100331527Readily Isolated Bispecific Antibodies with Native Immunoglobulin Format - A bispecific antibody format providing ease of isolation is provided, comprising immunoglobulin heavy chain variable domains that are differentially modified in the CH3 domain, wherein the differential modifications are non-immunogenic or substantially non-immunogenic with respect to the CH3 modifications, and at least one of the modifications results in a differential affinity for the bispecific antibody for an affinity reagent such as Protein A, and the bispecific antibody is isolable from a disrupted cell, from medium, or from a mixture of antibodies based on its affinity for Protein A.12-30-2010
20110150905HUMAN ANTIBODIES TO HUMAN DELTA LIKE LIGAND 4 - The present invention provides methods of treating, ameliorating, or inhibiting tumor growth, cancer, or pathological angiogenesis by administering to a subject in need thereof a human antibody or fragment thereof that specifically binds to human delta-like ligand 4 (hDll4) and blocks hDll4 binding to a Notch receptor. The anti-hDll4 antibody or fragment thereof of the present invention have a high affinity with the K06-23-2011
20120003697HIGH AFFINITY ANTIBODIES TO HUMAN IL-6 RECEPTOR - A human antibody or an antigen-binding fragment which binds human IL-6 receptor (hIL-6R) with a K01-05-2012

Patent applications by Eric Smith, New York, NY US

Eric Smith, Clarkston, MI US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100109350VEHICLE SIDE DOOR ASSEMBLY - A side door of a motorized vehicle is provided that includes, but is not limited to a latch mechanism adapted to cooperate with a latch member disposed at a door frame, an actuator for locking and/or unlocking the latch mechanism and a coupling means for mechanically coupling (i.e., a mechanical coupling) the actuator and the latch mechanism. A disengagement apparatus or means is adapted to mechanically disengage the coupling between the actuator and the latch mechanism in response to an external force effect.05-06-2010

Eric Smith, Lindon, UT US

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20100095107METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DEVICE DETECTION AND MULTI-MODE SECURITY IN A CONTROL NETWORK - A method and apparatus for device discovery and multi-mode security in a wired and/or wireless control network are described. A controlled device is configured with discovery-level instructions and application-level control instructions. The controlled device includes a user-configurable parameter for selecting between multiple security modes. In one or more security modes, the controlled device may ignore application-level messages until encrypted communications are established with a controller. In one mode, the encrypted communication is established with an encryption key exchange using a predetermined security key. In another mode, a specific key is manually entered into the controller by the user/administrator to facilitate the encryption key exchange. Additionally, for control applications where security is not important, an unencrypted security mode may be implemented. A driver ID provided by the controlled device facilitates loading of a preferred device driver by the controller.04-15-2010

Eric Smith, North Attleboro, MA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100069967Instruments and Methods For Holding A Bone Plate - An instrument for insertion and placement of dynamic spinal fixation plates is provided. In general, the instrument is a clip that holds the plate at its maximum extension for implantation.03-18-2010

Eric Smith, San Jose, CA US

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20080246460Method and apparatus for measuring the output current of a switching regulator - One embodiment of the present invention provides an apparatus that measures the average-output-current produced by a switching regulator within an electronic device. The apparatus includes current-sensing-circuitry coupled to a switching field-effect-transistor (FET) within the switching regulator, wherein the current-sensing-circuitry is configured to bypass a small sense current from the conducting current of the switching-FET according to a sense ratio, wherein the conducting current is controlled by a control signal for the switching regulator. The apparatus also includes a current-to-voltage-converter coupled to the current-sensing-circuitry which is configured to convert the sense current into a sense voltage. The apparatus further includes voltage-averaging-circuitry which is configured to produce an average-sense-voltage from the sense voltage. This sense voltage is coupled to the input of the voltage-average-circuitry through a switch, which is gated by the control signal. The average-output-current of the switching regulator is indicated by the average-sense-voltage.10-09-2008
20100020004LED BACKLIGHT DRIVER SYNCHRONIZATION AND POWER REDUCTION - A method and apparatus for providing a LED backlight to a LCD display screen is disclosed. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes: N LED strings, wherein N is an integer greater than or equal to two; a first circuit operable to synchronize a LED clock signal to a LCD timing signal; and a second circuit operable to generate N PWM drive signals synchronized with the LED clock signal, wherein the N PWM drive signals are phase offset from each other by a multiple of 360/N degrees and used to drive respective ones of the N LED strings.01-28-2010
20110208980METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR INTELLIGENTLY PROVIDING POWER TO A DEVICE - Methods and apparatus for intelligently powering an electronic device. In one embodiment of the invention, a systems management controller controls a power interface to intelligently negotiate power distribution with a peer, client, or a host device. The primary data path is unaffected by the system management controller communications. Various aspects of the present invention are demonstrated with respect to an exemplary implementation of a unified interface, consisting of an optical link (data path) and a USB link (power). As described, one exemplary embodiment of the invention provides a device with power at levels which are much increased over prior art USB solutions.08-25-2011

Patent applications by Eric Smith, San Jose, CA US

Eric Smith, Hockession, DE US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090216018ORGANOMETALLIC COMPLEXES - Organometallic complexes are provided, methods for making the same, and their use in devices and sub-assemblies.08-27-2009

Eric Smith, Sahuarita, AZ US

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20110147208SODIUM/MOLYBDENUM METAL ARTICLES AND METHODS FOR MAKING THE SAME - A method for producing a metal article may include: Producing a supply of a composite metal powder by: providing a supply of molybdenum metal powder; providing a supply of a sodium compound; combining the molybdenum metal powder and the sodium compound with a liquid to form a slurry; feeding the slurry into a stream of hot gas; and recovering the composite metal powder; and consolidating the composite metal powder to form the metal article, the metal article comprising a sodium/molybdenum metal matrix. Also disclosed is a metal article produced accordance with this method.06-23-2011

Eric Smith, Jamaica Plain, MA US

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20110179623Tapered Spiral Welded Structure - A method for creating a tapered spiral welded conical structure where the overall shape of the cone is first graphically slit axially and unwrapped, and then a series of construction arcs and lines are created to form the edge lines of a strip that can then be wrapped (rolled) to form a tapered conical structure. The edges of the spirally wound strip can be welded together, and a very large conical structure can thus be achieved. Various construction options are presented from a constant width strip to strip made from straight segments. Equations are given for the formation of the strips to enable those skilled in the art of spiral welded tubing to practice the invention.07-28-2011

Eric Smith, Redmond, WA US

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20110252006OFFLINE SHARING CAPABILITY FOR CLIENT APPLICATION - Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) and UI modifications for existing applications are used to implement efficient methods for taking content offline with full synchronization, incremental synchronization, in the case of document libraries per-folder synchronization, and the like. The APIs provide support for synchronizing changes to attachments, the ability to download a document library's complete contents or only a list of the available documents, and read-only folder hierarchy replication in the case of document libraries. These abilities coupled with corresponding user interface features enable easier browsing and searching of large document library structures, making edits to those documents offline, being able to see an up-to-date version of those documents in a preview mode, and receiving reminders when offline edits remain on the local computer and need to be updated to a server.10-13-2011

Eric Smith, Waban, MA US

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20120029294CANNULA - A device for introducing surgical tools into a body is provided that a slotted cannula supported on a handle. The cannula is an elongate plate having a first end rigidly connected to an end of the handle, and a second end opposed to the first end. The plate is curved in the width direction so that the cannula has a cross-sectional shape that is a minor arc opening upward. As a result of this configuration, the cannula has a concave tool receiving surface, and an opposed, convex outer surface. A cannula fluid channel is disposed between the tool-receiving and outer surfaces. The cannula fluid channel extends from the handle to the second end of the cannula, and opens to the cannula exterior at the leading tip of the cannula.02-02-2012