Patents Examined by Jody Karol
  • Patent number: 8835479
    Abstract: The invention provides a method for the treatment of fungal dermatitis. The treatment method involves administering an effective amount of luliconazole or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof to a target in need of a treatment of fungal dermatitis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignee: Nihon Nohyaku Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hiroyasu Koga, Yasuko Nanjoh, Hideo Kaneda
  • Patent number: 8828977
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method for treating a vertebrate subject suffering from a degenerative disc disease by administering an inhibitor of a matrix metalloprotease (MMP) to the subject in an amount effective to treat the subject.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2014
    Assignee: Discogen, LLC
    Inventor: Peter A. Zahos
  • Patent number: 8822473
    Abstract: Methods are provided for lowering plasma level of HbA1c in a diabetic, pre-diabetic, or non-diabetic patient suffering from at least one cardiovascular disease and slowing or delaying the development of or worsening of hyperglycemia in a diabetic, pre-diabetic, or non-diabetic patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: Gilead Sciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew Wolff, Marcus Jerling
  • Patent number: 8822477
    Abstract: The invention relates to the use of osmolytes, in particular ectoine and hydroxyectoine, as well as their pharmacologically compatible salts and/or derivatives having equivalent effects, for producing dermatological preparations such as tinctures, lotions, O/W emulsions, W/O emulsions, creams, ointments, hydrogels or sprays for the topical prophylaxis, care and/or treatment of neurodermatitis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: Bitop AG
    Inventor: Jean Krutmann
  • Patent number: 8809398
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a liquid formulation containing at least one carotenoid, at least one hydrophilic protective colloid and at least one water-miscible alcohol. The formulation according to the invention can be added directly to aqueous or non-aqueous preparations. The invention compositions can be used in animal feed, human food or a dietary supplement and in pharmaceutical and cosmetic preparations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2014
    Assignee: BASF SE
    Inventors: Christian Köpsel, Jesper Feldthusen Jensen
  • Patent number: 8791163
    Abstract: Novel melatonin ligands of Formula I: or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof wherein: n is 1 or 2; m is 0, 1 or 2; p is 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 or 8; v is 2 or 3; A is aryl or heteroaryl; Z is O, S or NR8; Y is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, aryl, heteroaryl, C1-C6 alkyl, C3-C6 cycloalkyl, and R is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, hydroxyl, —OCF3, CF3, C1-C8 alkyl, C1-C8 alkyloxy, C1-C8 alkylthio, halogen and —Z—(CH2)p-A; R1 is selected from the group consisting of C1-C4 alkyl, C3-C6 cycloalkyl, CF3, hydroxy-substituted C1-C4 alkyl, hydroxy-substituted C3-C8 cycloalkyl, and NHR5, wherein R5 is C1-C3 alkyl or C3-C6 cycloalkyl; R2 is selected from the group consisting of: hydrogen, C1-C4 alkyl, C1-C4 alkyloxy, OCF3, CF3, hydroxyl, and halogen; R3 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, C1-C4 alkyl, C1-C4 alkyloxy, OCF3, CF3, hydroxyl, and halogen; R and R3 may be connected together to form an —O—(CH2)v bridge representing with the carbon atoms to which th
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2014
    Assignees: McGill University, Universita Degli Studi di Parma, Universita Degli Studi di Milano, Universita Degli Studi di Urbino
    Inventors: Gabriella Gobbi, Marco Mor, Silvia Rivara, Franco Fraschini, Giorgio Tarzia, Annalida Bedini, Gilberto Spadoni, Valeria Lucini
  • Patent number: 8779007
    Abstract: The invention is a cosmetic or dermatological formulation comprising a) at least one polyol in a concentration of from 0.1 to 20% by weight, based on the total weight of the formulation, and b) at least one diol selected from the group consisting of 2-methyl-1,3-propanediol, pentanediol, and hexanediol, in a concentration of from 0.1 to 25% by weight, based on the total weight of the formulation. The invention also includes formulations further comprising at least one antioxidant, and formulations further comprising at least one UV filter. The invention also includes a method of moisturizing skin comprising applying the formulation to the skin. The invention further includes a method for reducing the tacky sensation, a method for reducing the viscosity, and a method for increasing the stability of a polyol-containing formulation comprising adding a diol selected from the group consisting of 2-methyl-1,3-propanediol, pentanediol, and hexanediol.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2014
    Assignee: Beiersdorf AG
    Inventors: Rainer Kröpke, Jens Nielsen, Kathrin Wolter
  • Patent number: 8754133
    Abstract: A method of inhibiting the inflammatory process, the method comprising administering to a mammal suffering from inflammation a therapeutically effective amount of a pharmaceutical composition comprising a compound where: R is a C1-C10 alkylene group, in which, when the number of carbon atoms is at least 2, there are optionally 1 or 2 non-adjacent double bonds; 1 to 3 non-adjacent methylene groups are optionally replaced by NR1 (where R1 is H, alkyl, or acyl), O, or S; and 1 or 2 methylene groups are optionally replaced by a carbonyl or hydroxymethylene group and pharmaceutically acceptable esters or salts of the compounds and wherein the inflammatory process results from a disease selected from the group consisting of ulcerative colitis, endotoxic shock, rheumatoid arthritis, juvenile arthritis, osteoarthritis, psoriasis, Crohn's disease, inflammatory bowel disease, multiple sclerosis, insulin dependent diabetes mellitus, gout, psoriatic arthritis, reactive arthritis, vital or post-viral arthritis and an
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2014
    Assignee: ProteoTech, Inc.
    Inventors: Virginia Sanders, Joel Cummings, Alan D Snow
  • Patent number: 8722744
    Abstract: A galenical form for the transmucous administration of at least one active ingredient, characterized in that the active ingredient is paracetamol in a stable and complete dissolved state in a hydroalcoholic solution that includes at least 10% by mass of alcohol so as to allow fast absorption of the active ingredient through the mucous membranes of the buccal cavity and/or the oropharynx. A process for production and the uses of the galenical form are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Inventors: Philippe Perovitch, Marc Maury
  • Patent number: 8716325
    Abstract: The present invention provides a means for prevention and treatment of cachexia and other chronic illnesses including but not limited to the promotion of weight gain, reduction or prevention of weight loss by administration of a substance that both reduces the sensitivity of beta-adrenergic receptors and of 5-HT1a receptors. (S)-pindolol, (S)-propranolol, tertatolol or bopindolol are preferred for this purpose.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: PsiOxus Therapeutics Limited
    Inventor: David Cavalla
  • Patent number: 8716340
    Abstract: The invention relates to beneficial topical pharmaceutical compositions comprising the diclofenac sodium salt in unusually low amounts. The compositions represent opaque emulsion-gels, in which diclofenac is kept fully dissolved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: Novartis Consumer Health S.A.
    Inventor: Michel Steiger
  • Patent number: 8716349
    Abstract: A method of combating a somatosensory disorder in a subject, comprising administering to the subject an effective amount of a composition comprising bupranolol and/or pharmaceutically acceptable derivative(s) thereof. Compositions useful for such administration are described, including salts, esters, solvates, etc. of tert-butyl[3-(2-chloro-5-methylphenoxy)-2-hydroxypropyl]amine, in which such salt, ester, solvate, etc. compound is in enantiomeric excess or homoenantiomeric in the R isomer thereof, or is formulated with racemic mixtures of the R and S stereoisomers of the salts, esters, solvates, etc. of tert-butyl[3-(2-chloro-5-methylphenoxy)-2-hydroxypropyl]amine. Combination therapy compositions of opioid receptor agonists and such compounds are also described. A method is disclosed of referential genotypic screening of candidate subjects in connection with therapeutic intervention using the compositions of the disclosure to combat the somatosensory disorder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: Algynomics Inc.
    Inventors: Luda Diatchenko, William Maixner
  • Patent number: 8716336
    Abstract: A smooth, dry-feeling, less-greasy, substantially-odorless, ecotoxicologically-safe, wax-based composition with a melting point above 25° C., comprising one or more wax components selected from dialkyl carbonates, dialkylene carbonates, and mixtures of two or more thereof; less than 10%, by weight, of water; and (c) optionally, one or more components selected from the group consisting of one or more wax or oil components selected from the group consisting of dialkyl ethers, dialkylene ethers, dicarboxylic acids, hydroxyfatty alcohols, and mixtures of two or more thereof, as well as one or more wax-like lipid components, other than those in previously listed, one or more other oil components, liquid at 20° C. and immiscible with water at 25° C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: Cognis IP Management GmbH
    Inventors: Achim Ansmann, Ulrich Issberner, Stefan Bruening, Bettina Jackwerth, Daniele Hoffmann
  • Patent number: 8716350
    Abstract: A method of combating a somatosensory disorder in a subject, comprising administering to the subject an effective amount of a composition comprising bupranolol and/or pharmaceutically acceptable derivative(s) thereof. Compositions useful for such administration are described, including salts, esters, solvates, etc. of tert-butyl[3-(2-chloro-5-methylphenoxy)-2-hydroxypropyl]amine, in which such salt, ester, solvate, etc. compound is in enantiomeric excess or homoenantiomeric in the R isomer thereof, or is formulated with racemic mixtures of the R and S stereoisomers of the salts, esters, solvates, etc. of tert-butyl[3-(2-chloro-5-methylphenoxy)-2-hydroxypropyl]amine. Combination therapy compositions of opioid receptor agonists and such compounds are also described. A method is disclosed of referential genotypic screening of candidate subjects in connection with therapeutic intervention using the compositions of the disclosure to combat the somatosensory disorder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: Algynomics Inc.
    Inventors: Luda Diatchenko, William Maixner
  • Patent number: 8703803
    Abstract: Provided are tris-quaternary ammonium compounds which are modulators of nicotinic acetylocholine receptors. Also provided are methods of using the compounds for modulating the function of a nicotinic acetylcholine receptor, and for the prevention and/or treatment of central nervous system disorders, substance use and/or abuse and or gastrointestinal tract disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2014
    Inventors: Peter A. Crooks, Linda P. Dwoskin, Roger Papke, Guangrong Zheng, Sangeetha Sumithran
  • Patent number: 8697749
    Abstract: In view of the situation that a clinically acceptable medical agent which has the action of preventing and relieving the lipotoxicity with no significant side effects is not yet provided, such medical agent is provided. An agent for relieving lipotoxicity which comprises an unsaturated fatty acid containing 18 to 22 carbon atoms and having a degree of unsaturation of 3 to 6 or a derivative thereof as its effective component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Assignee: Mochida Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hitoshi Shimano, Toyonori Kato
  • Patent number: 8673944
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a solid pharmaceutical composition for preventing or treating cardiovascular disorders comprising granular forms of amlodipine and losartan which are separated from each other, and a stabilizing agent, which has improved storage stability due to minimized interaction between amlodipine and losartan.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2014
    Assignee: Hanmi Science Co., Ltd
    Inventors: Jae Hyun Park, Kyeong Soo Kim, Ho Taek Yim, Ji Hyun Im
  • Patent number: 8673949
    Abstract: Methods of treating Tau-associated diseases, preferably tauopathies, are described using epothilone D that exhibit good brain penetration, long half-life, and high selective retention in brain, and provides effective therapies in treating tauopathies including Alzheimer's disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2014
    Assignee: Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
    Inventors: Charles F. Albright, Donna Marie Barten, Francis Y. Lee
  • Patent number: 8648100
    Abstract: The invention relates to the use of Roflumilast, Roflumilast N-Oxide or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of either for the treatment of pulmonary hypertension. The invention additionally relates to the use of Roflumilast, Roflumilast N-oxide or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of either in combination with a PDE5 inhibitor or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof for the treatment of pulmonary hypertension.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2014
    Assignee: Takeda GmbH
    Inventors: Rolf Beume, Armin Hatzelmann, Degenhard Marx, Christian Schudt, Hermann Tenor, Saadia Eddahibi, Serge Adnot
  • Patent number: 8642662
    Abstract: Methods of preparing, and compositions comprising, derivatives of (?)-venlafaxine are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods of treating and preventing diseases and disorders including, but not limited to, affective disorders such as depression, bipolar and manic disorders, attention deficit disorder, attention deficit disorder with hyperactivity, Parkinson's disease, epilepsy, cerebral function disorders, obesity and weight gain, incontinence, dementia and related disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2014
    Assignee: Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas P. Jerussi, Chrisantha H. Senanayake, Nandkumar N. Bhongle