John D Lucas

US Patent:

7276342, Oct 2, 2007

Filed:

Jul 31, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/485233

Inventors:

John Lucas - Concord MA, US
Deno P. Dialynas - San Diego CA, US
Kristen Briggs - Del Mar CA, US

Assignee:

Serono Genetics Institute S.A. - Evry

International Classification:

G01N 33/53
C07K 14/00
A61K 38/00

US Classification:

435 71, 530350, 514 12

Abstract:

The present invention relates to the field of metabolic research, in particular the discovery of compounds effective for reducing body mass and useful for treating obesity-related diseases and disorders. The obesity-related diseases or disorders envisioned to be treated by the methods of the invention include, but are not limited to, hyperlipidemia, atherosclerosis, insulin resistance, diabetes, and hypertension. In particular, the invention provides for methods of identifying and using AGONISTS and ANTAGONISTS of XOBESIN activity, wherein said activity is selected from the group consisting of lipid partitioning, lipid metabolism, and insulin-like activity.

US Patent:

7344843, Mar 18, 2008

Filed:

Oct 14, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/496757

Inventors:

John Lucas - Concord MA, US
Deno Dialynas - San Diego CA, US
Kristen Briggs - Del Mar CA, US

Assignee:

Serono Genetics Institute S.A. - Evry

International Classification:

G01N 33/53

US Classification:

435 71, 530350

Abstract:

The present invention relates to the field of metabolic research, in particular the discovery of compounds effective for reducing body mass and useful for treating obesity-related diseases and disorders. The obesity-related diseases or disorders envisioned to be treated by the methods of the invention include, but are not limited to, hyperlipidemia, atherosclerosis, insulin resistance, diabetes, and hypertension. In particular, the invention provides for methods of identifying and using AGONISTS and ANTAGONISTS of PROLIXIN activity, wherein said activity is selected from the group consisting of lipid partitioning, lipid metabolism, and insulin-like activity.

US Patent:

8615553, Dec 24, 2013

Filed:

Jul 29, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/901704

Inventors:

John Mark Lucas - Concord MA, US

International Classification:

G06F 15/16

US Classification:

709206

Abstract:

The present invention relates to: an automatically adjusting seat, methods of playing video games by inputting a code that controls at least one aspect of the game, method of packaging cooking ingredients, methods and devices for providing gate and other travel information to passengers, a lid for a container and methods of reducing condensation, an email system for reducing size of user accounts, a toy figure or seat with a magnet, a receptacle with air inlets to prevent vacuum.

US Patent:

20020091558, Jul 11, 2002

Filed:

Jan 11, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/757700

Inventors:

Thomas Anderson - Sherborn MA, US
Andreas Beroutsos - New York NY, US
Kevin Bradicich - Riverside CT, US
Nathaniel Foote - Newton MA, US
Jonathan Harris - New York NY, US
Brian Hanessian - Chicago IL, US
Quentin Hope - Denver CO, US
Brian Kanner - Kemebunkport ME, US
David Krawitz - Elizabeth Bay, AU
John Lucas - Evanston IL, US
Simon Mendelson - New York NY, US
Michael Pritula - Scarsdale NY, US
Nicholas Rudd - New York NY, US
Nancy Schmitt - New York NY, US
Ellen Shumway - Chicago IL, US
Laurence Smith - Natick MA, US
Nancy Taubenslag - Scarsdale NY, US
John Wilcox - New York NY, US
Kristina Wollschlaeger - Brooklyn NY, US
William Joiner - Concord MA, US

International Classification:

G06F017/60

US Classification:

705/009000, 705/007000, 705/010000

Abstract:

The present invention provides a system and method for determining, distributing and implementing the best practice for performing a task, and for assessing deviations from that best practice. A feature of the invention involves the identification of qualified reviewers from among workers who perform the task, in order to facilitate and expedite assessment of other workers' performance of the task, and to help prompt interest by other workers in learning and implementing the best practice. Other features include rapid identification of best practices, which enables organizations to adapt their best practices as changes occur in the industry and in customer expectations. The systems and methods of the present invention are especially useful in the context of organizations, such as insurance companies, whose workforces may be distributed over a number of offices.

US Patent:

20050054565, Mar 10, 2005

Filed:

Jul 29, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/485232

Inventors:

John Lucas - Concord MA, US
Deno Dialynas - San Diego CA, US
Kristen Briggs - Del Mar CA, US

International Classification:

G01N033/53
A61K038/17

US Classification:

514012000, 530324000, 435007100

Abstract:

The present invention relates to the field of metabolic research, in particular the discovery of compounds effective for reducing body mass and useful for treating obesity-related diseases and disorders. The obesity-related diseases or disorders envisioned to be treated by the methods of the invention include, but are not limited to, hyperlipidemia, atherosclerosis, insulin resistance, diabetes, and hypertension. In particular, the invention provides for methods of identifying and using AGONISTS and ANTAGONISTS of MOXIFIN activity, wherein said activity is selected from the group consisting of lipid partitioning, lipid metabolism, and insulin-like activity.

US Patent:

20050079612, Apr 14, 2005

Filed:

Oct 29, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/495317

Inventors:

John Lucas - Concord MA, US

International Classification:

A61K038/17
C12N005/08
C12N015/85

US Classification:

435455000, 435368000, 514012000

Abstract:

The present invention relates to the field of central nervous system (CNS) research. Demyelination of neuronal axons within the CNS underlies the pathogenesis of degenerative diseases of the neuromuscular system, such as multiple sclerosis and hereditary leukodystrophies. Therefore, treatments aimed towards accelerating the repair of myelin sheaths offer a potential therapeutic to ameliorate the symptoms of multiple sclerosis and leukodystrophies. A compound, globular OBG3, has been identified that has immunosuppressive properties. This compound should be effective for accelerating the rate of remyelination and treating multiple sclerosis and leukodystrophies.

US Patent:

20050147960, Jul 7, 2005

Filed:

Oct 7, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/960743

Inventors:

Douglas Levinson - Sherborn MA, US
Robert Langer - Newton MA, US
John Lucas - San Diego CA, US

International Classification:

C12Q001/00
C12N005/08

US Classification:

435004000, 435366000, 435404000

Abstract:

A method for producing a differentiated tissue is provided, which method comprises isolating at least one population of homogeneous multipotent cells, and culturing the cells in the presence of at least one differentiation factor, wherein the cells are supported by a solid phase scaffold. Differentiated tissues produced by this method, and there medical uses are also described. A method of screening for a process of producing a given differentiated tissue, and a method of optimizing a process of producing a given differentiated tissue are also described.