Patents Examined by Dwayne C. Jones
  • Patent number: RE48105
    Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of Formula I or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester or prodrug thereof:
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2020
    Assignees: The Broad Institute, Inc., The General Hospital Corporation
    Inventors: Deborah Hung, Sarah Stanley, Tomohiko Kawate, Noriaki Iwase, Motohisa Shimizu
  • Patent number: RE48171
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are nucleosides, nucleotides and analogs thereof, pharmaceutical compositions that include one or more of nucleosides, nucleotides and analogs thereof, and methods of synthesizing the same. Also disclosed herein are methods of ameliorating and/or treating a disease and/or a condition, including an infection from a paramyxovirus and/or an orthomyxovirus, with a nucleoside, a nucleotide and an analog thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2020
    Assignee: Janssen BioPharma, Inc.
    Inventors: Guangyi Wang, David Bernard Smith, Leonid Beigelman, Jerome Deval, Marija Prhavc
  • Patent number: RE48301
    Abstract: This invention relates to new fused heterocyclic derivatives having affinity to S1P receptors, a pharmaceutical composition containing said compounds, as well as the use of said compounds for the preparation of a medicament for treating, alleviating or preventing diseases and conditions in which any S1P receptor is involved or in which modulation of the endogenous S1P signaling system via any S1P receptor is involved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2020
    Assignees: AbbVie B.V., AbbVie Inc.
    Inventors: Pieter Smid, Wouter I. Iwema Bakker, Hein K. A. C. Coolen, Leonardus A. J. M. Sliedregt, Maria J. P. van Dongen, Jacobus A. J. den Hartog, Adrian Hobson
  • Patent number: RE48302
    Abstract: Embolic compositions comprising macromers having a backbone comprising a polymeric backbone comprising units with a 1,2-diol or 1,3-diol structure, such as polyvinyl alcohol, and pendant chains bearing crosslinkable groups and, optionally, other modifiers. When crosslinked, the macromers form hydrogels having many properties advantageous for use as embolic agents to block and fill lumens and spaces. The embolic compositions can be used as liquid embolic agents and crosslinked in situ or as preformed embolic articles, such as microspheres.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2020
    Assignee: BioCure, Inc.
    Inventors: Dennis Goupil, Hassan Chaouk, Troy Holland, Bruktawit Asfaw, Stephen D. Goodrich, Lucas Latini
  • Patent number: RE48825
    Abstract: The present invention relates to toluenesulfonic acid addition salt crystals of 4-((6bR,10aS)-3-methyl-2,3,6b,9,10,10a-hexahydro-1H-pyrido[3?,4?: 4,5]pyrrolo[1,2,3 -de]quinoxalin-8(7H)-yl)-1-(4-fluorophenyl)-1-butanone, and methods of using such crystals as 5-hydroxytryptamine 2 receptor agonists and antagonists in treating disorders of the central nervous system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2021
    Assignee: INTRA-CELLULAR THERAPIES, INC.
    Inventors: John Tomesch, Lawrence P. Wennogle
  • Patent number: RE48898
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides prodrugs of biologically active 2,4-pyrimidinediamine compounds, salts and hydrates of the prodrugs, compositions comprising the prodrugs, intermediates and methods for synthesizing the prodrugs and methods of using the prodrugs in a variety of applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2022
    Assignee: Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Somasekhar Bhamidipati, Rajinder Singh, Thomas Sun, Esteban Masuda
  • Patent number: RE48923
    Abstract: The present invention features crystalline forms of Compound I. In one embodiment, a crystalline form of Compound I has characteristic peaks in the PXRD pattern as shown in one of FIGS. 1-10.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2022
    Assignee: AbbVie Inc.
    Inventors: Jean-Christophe Califano, Michael G. Fickes, Lars Fredrik Nordstroem
  • Patent number: RE49110
    Abstract: The present invention relates to stable and bioavailable immediate release formulations comprising dopamine receptor ligands. Methods of treating various disorders by administering the formulations are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2022
    Inventors: Ranajoy Sarkar, Mahendra G. Dedhiya, Anil Chhettry
  • Patent number: RE49233
    Abstract: What is described is a compound of formula (1) wherein R1 and R2 are the same or different, each a linear or branched alkyl with 1-9 carbons, or an alkenyl or alkynyl with 2 to 11 carbon atoms; L1 and L2 are the same or different, each a linear alkyl having 5 to 18 carbon atoms, or form a heterocycle with N; X1 is a bond, or is —CO—O— whereby L2-CO—O—R2 is formed; X2 is S or O; L3 is a bond or a lower alkyl, or form a heterocycle with N; R3 is a lower alkyl; and R4 and R5 are the same or different, each a lower alkyl; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2022
    Assignee: ARCTURUS THERAPEUTICS, INC.
    Inventors: Joseph E. Payne, Padmanabh Chivukula
  • Patent number: RE49302
    Abstract: The present invention relates to stable and bioavailable immediate release formulations comprising dopamine receptor ligands. Methods of treating various disorders by administering the formulations are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2022
    Assignee: Richter Gedeon Nyrt.
    Inventors: Ranajoy Sarkar, Mahendra G. Dedhiya, Anil Chhettry
  • Patent number: RE49338
    Abstract: The present invention relates to phthalazinone derivatives, including pharmaceutical compositions and for the preparation of phthalazinone derivatives. And more particularly the present invention provided a pharmaceutical composition of phthalazinone derivatives for inhibiting activity of the Poly(ADP-riboside) polymerase enzyme.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2022
    Assignee: IDIENCE CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jae-Hoon Kang, Hong-Sub Lee, Yoon-Suk Lee, Joon-Tae Park, Kyung-Mi An, Jin-Ah Jeong, Kyung-Sun Kim, Jeong-Geun Kim, Chang-Hee Hong, Sun-Young Park, Dong-Keun Song, Yong-Don Yun
  • Patent number: RE49423
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the production and use of covalently closed circular (ccc) recombinant plasmids, and more particularly to vector modifications that improve expression of said DNA molecules in the target organism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2023
    Assignee: Nature Technology Corporation
    Inventor: James A. Williams
  • Patent number: RE49698
    Abstract: The invention relates to substituted dihydroquinazolines and to processes for their preparation and also to their use for preparing medicaments for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of diseases, in particular for use as antiviral agents, in particular against cytomegalo viruses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Assignee: AIC246 AG & Co. KG
    Inventors: Tobias Wunberg, Judith Baumeister, Ulrich Betz, Mario Jeske, Thomas Lampe, Susanne Nikolic, Jurgen Reefschlager, Rudolf Schohe-Loop, Frank Sussmeier, Holger Zimmermann, Rolf Grosser, Kerstin Henninger, Guy Hewlett, Jorg Keldenich, Dieter Lang, Peter Nell
  • Patent number: RE49816
    Abstract: The compounds of the present invention are represented by the following compounds having Formula (I) where the substituents R1-R10, X, Y, k, m, n, q, and s are as defined herein. These compounds are used in the treatment of cancer, immunologic disorders, autoimmune disorders, neurodegenerative disorders, or inflammatory disorders or for providing immunosuppression for transplanted organs or tissues.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2024
    Assignee: CORNELL UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Gang Lin, Carl Nathan, Aihao Ding, Xiaojing Ma
  • Patent number: RE49825
    Abstract: The present invention provides novel piperidinyl-containing nociceptin receptor ligand compounds and pharmaceutical compositions useful in the treatment of neurological diseases and conditions where such ligands mediate the negative effects of the condition. Such neurological diseases and conditions include acute and chronic pain, substance abuse/dependence, alcohol addiction, anxiety, depression, sleep disorders, gastrointestinal disorders, renal disorders, cardiovascular disorders and Parkinson's disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2024
    Assignee: Astraea Therapeutics, LLC
    Inventors: Nurulain Zaveri, Michael Meyer
  • Patent number: RE49849
    Abstract: A process is disclosed for making CF3CF2CH3, CF3CF?CH2 and/or CF3CCl?CH2. The process involves reacting at least one starting material selected from the group consisting of halopropanes of the formula CX3CH2CH2X, halopropenes of the formula CX3CH?CH2 and halopropenes of the formula CX2?CHCH2X, wherein each X is independently F or Cl, with HF and Cl2 in a reaction zone to produce a product mixture comprising HF, HCl, CF3CF2CH3, CF3CF?CH2, and CF3CCl?CH2; and recovering the CF3CF2CH3, CF3CF?CH2 and/or CF3CCl?CH2 from the product mixture. Also disclosed is a process for making CF3CH2CHF2, CF3CH?CHF, and/or CF3CH?CHCl.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: THE CHEMOURS COMPANY FC, LLC
    Inventors: Velliyur Nott Mallikarjuna Rao, Allen Capron Sievert
  • Patent number: RE49873
    Abstract: In certain embodiments APP-specific BACE inhibitors (ASBIs) are provided as well as uses thereof. In certain embodiments methods of preventing or delaying the onset of a pre-Alzheimer's condition and/or cognitive dysfunction, and/or ameliorating one or more symptoms of a pre-Alzheimer's condition and/or cognitive dysfunction, or preventing or delaying the progression of a pre-Alzheimer's condition or cognitive dysfunction to Alzheimer's disease are provided where the method involves administering to a subject in need thereof an APP specific BACE inhibitor (ASBI) in an amount sufficient to prevent or delay the onset of a pre-Alzheimer's cognitive dysfunction, and/or to ameliorate one or more symptoms of a pre-Alzheimer's cognitive dysfunction, and/or to prevent or delay the progression of a pre-Alzheimer's cognitive dysfunction to Alzheimer's disease. In certain embodiments the ASBI is a flavonoid (e.g. galangin) or flavonoid prodrug (e.g., galangin prodrug).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: BUCK INSTITUTE FOR RESEARCH ON AGING
    Inventors: Varghese John, Dale E. Bredesen
  • Patent number: RE49897
    Abstract: The invention relates to besylate and tosylate salts of {8-fluoro-2-[4-(3-methoxyphenyl)piperazin-1-yl]-3-[2-methoxy-5-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]-3,4-dihydroquinazolin-4-yl} acetic acid and solvates thereof, to the use thereof in a method of treating and/or preventing virus infections, and to the use thereof to produce drugs for use in treating and/or preventing diseases, in particular use as antiviral agents, in particular against cytomegaloviruses (FIG. 1).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: AIC246 AG & Co. KG
    Inventors: Welljanne Maertens, Christian Schickaneder
  • Patent number: RE49918
    Abstract: The invention relates to novel benzodiazepine derivatives with antiproliferative activity and more specifically to novel benzodiazepine compounds of formula (I)-(VII). The invention also provides conjugates of the benzodiazepine compounds linked to a cell-binding agent. The invention further provides compositions and methods useful for inhibiting abnormal cell growth or treating a proliferative disorder in a mammal using the compounds or conjugates of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: IMMUNOGEN, INC.
    Inventors: Wei Li, Michael Louis Miller, Nathan Elliott Fishkin, Ravi V. J. Chari
  • Patent number: RE49949
    Abstract: A method of treating a patient to reduce risk of developing Clostridium difficile-associated disease or reducing existing Clostridium difficile-associated disease in a mammalian subject involves administering to a mammalian subject an effective amount of a germination-inhibiting compound derived from taurocholate. Novel compounds of this class are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2024
    Assignee: THE BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE NEVADA SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION ON BEHALF OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS
    Inventors: Ernesto Abel-Santos, Amber Howerton