Patents Examined by Melenie McCormick
  • Patent number: 8895740
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds useful as inhibitors of protein kinase. The invention also provides pharmaceutically acceptable compositions comprising said compounds and methods of using the compositions in the treatment of various disease, conditions, or disorders. The invention also provides processes for preparing compounds of the inventions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2014
    Assignee: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
    Inventors: Juan-Miguel Jimenez, Luca Settimo, Damien Fraysse, Guy Brenchley, Christopher John Davis, Andrew W. Miller
  • Patent number: 8883135
    Abstract: The invention provides crystalline solid forms of (((S)-1-{(S)-2-[4-(4?-{[6-((2R,5S)-2,5-dimethyl-4-methylcarbamoyl-piperazin-1-yl)-pyridine-3-carbonyl]-amino}-2?-trifluoromethoxy-biphenyl-4-yl)-1H-imidazol-2-yl]-pyrrolidine-1-carbonyl}-2-methyl-propyl)-carbamic acid methyl ester. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising such crystalline solid forms, methods of using such crystalline solid forms to treat hepatitis C virus infection, and processes useful for preparing such crystalline solid forms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2014
    Assignee: Theravance Biopharma R&D IP, LLC
    Inventors: Venkat R. Thalladi, Jerry Nzerem, Xiaojun Huang, Weijiang Zhang
  • Patent number: 8871799
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are compounds and related compositions for the treatment of viral infection, including RNA viral infection, and compounds that can modulate the RIG-I pathway in vertebrate cells, including compounds that can activate the RIG-I pathway.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2014
    Assignee: Kineta, Inc.
    Inventors: Shawn P. Iadonato, Kristin Bedard
  • Patent number: 8829050
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions, such as bimatoprost, latanoprost and travoprost, and methods to reduce fat in the body of an individual, for example, by topical administration, injection, and/or implantation of such compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2014
    Assignee: Topokine Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Cynthia L. Grosskreutz, Louis R. Pasquale, Michael S. Singer, Murat V. Kalayoglu
  • Patent number: 8815842
    Abstract: Disclosed is an anti-foot-and-mouth disease virus agent for an animal belonging to the Family Suidae, which comprises 3-oxo-3,4-dihyro-2-pyrazincarboxamide or a salt thereof. The agent is extremely useful for the prevention or treatment of food-and-mouth disease in an animal belonging to the Family Suidae. Also disclosed is an anti-foot-and-mouth disease virus agent for sheep, which comprises 3-oxo-3,4-dihyro-2-pyrazincarboxamide or a salt thereof. The agent is extremely useful for the prevention, therapy or the like of food-and-mouth disease in sheep.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Assignee: Toyama Chemical Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Yousuke Furuta
  • Patent number: 8815952
    Abstract: A composition comprising a mixture of chlorohexidine, a surfactant, and a cationic quaternary ammonium compound is suitable for use as an antiseptic and is surprisingly effective against difficult-to-kill organisms such as Mycobacterium tuberculosis and against Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) while still being suitable for topical application. The composition may include a chelating agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Assignee: Carnell & Herzog, LLC
    Inventors: Victor Carnell, Chris Herzog
  • Patent number: 8809309
    Abstract: Disclosed is the use of 5?-androstane(alkyl)-3?,5,6?-triol in preparing neuroprotective drugs. The compound has significant protective effect against neuron injuries caused by cerebral ischemia, spinal cord ischemia or hypoxia and has no obvious toxic reaction within effective dose thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2014
    Assignee: Guangzhou Cellprotek Pharmaceutical Ltd.
    Inventors: Guangmei Yan, Haiyan Hu, Tiandong Leng, Hanfei Sang, Jingxia Zhang, Pengxin Qiu, Shujia Zhou, Jiesi Chen, Xiuhua You
  • Patent number: 8778926
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of general formula I, wherein the groups R1, LP, LQ, X1, X2, X3, A, n and m are as defined in the application. The compounds of formula I have valuable pharmacological properties, and in particular bind to the GPR119 receptor and modulate its activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2014
    Assignee: Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH
    Inventors: Frank Himmelsbach, Elke Langkopf, Bernd Nosse
  • Patent number: 8778961
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of alleviating and inhibiting a lymphoproliferative disorder in a mammal, the method comprising administering one or more rapamycin derivatives (including rapamycin) to the mammal. Further, the invention provides a method for identifying agents which are useful for alleviating and inhibiting a lymphoproliferative disorders, as well as a method for identifying agents which are capable of inhibiting metastasis of lymphatic tumors in a mammal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2014
    Assignee: The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania
    Inventors: Mariusz A. Wasik, Leslie M. Shaw
  • Patent number: 8759370
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of alleviating and inhibiting a lymphoproliferative disorder in a mammal, the method comprising administering one or more rapamycin derivatives (including rapamycin) to the mammal. Further, the invention provides a method for identifying agents which are useful for alleviating and inhibiting a lymphoproliferative disorders, as well as a method for identifying agents which are capable of inhibiting metastasis of lymphatic tumors in a mammal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2014
    Assignee: The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania
    Inventors: Mariusz A. Wasik, Leslie M. Shaw
  • Patent number: 8748496
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compositions and methods for reducing uric acid levels in a individual in need thereof. The present disclosure further relates to the treatment of hyperuricemia and diseases associated with high uric acid levels in mammals using scyllo-inositol.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Assignee: Elan Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventor: Jesse M. Cedarbaum
  • Patent number: 8710066
    Abstract: Provided is an aqueous composition contained in a container, maintaining an excellent water-evaporation-inhibiting effect even when an alkali metal salt or the like is contained in the aqueous composition, and having excellent long-term stability. The aqueous composition contained in a container includes the following components (A) to (D): (A) a polyoxyethylene alkyl or alkenyl ether having an alkyl or alkenyl group having 20 to 24 carbon atoms and an average molar number of ethylene oxide added of 1.5 to 4, (B) a water-soluble polymer, (C) a nonionic surfactant having an ethylene oxide group (but excluding component (A)), and (D) water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2014
    Assignee: Kao Corporation
    Inventor: Takeshi Murata
  • Patent number: 8669380
    Abstract: Compounds of Formula (A) and (B) are described herein and the uses thereof for the treatment of diseases, conditions and/or disorders mediated by sodium-glucose transporter inhibitors (in particular, SGLT2 inhibitors).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2014
    Assignee: Pfizer Inc.
    Inventor: Vincent Mascitti
  • Patent number: 8664387
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to quinolinone-pyrazolone compounds of formula (I) which are M1 receptor positive allosteric modulators and that are useful in the treatment of diseases in which the M1 receptor is involved, such as Alzheimer's disease, schizophrenia, pain or sleep disorders. The invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds, and to the use of the compounds and compositions in the treatment of diseases mediated by the M1 receptor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Scott D. Kuduk, Ronald K. Chang, Thomas J. Greshock
  • Patent number: 8614208
    Abstract: The present invention provides a fused heterocycle derivative having a strong Smo inhibitory activity, and use thereof. Specially, the present invention relates to a compound represented by the formula wherein each symbol is as defined in the specification, or salt thereof, and a medicament containing the compound or a prodrug thereof, which is an Smo inhibitor or an agent for the prophylaxis or treatment of cancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2013
    Assignee: Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited
    Inventors: Hiroshi Banno, Toshio Tanaka, Satoshi Sasaki
  • Patent number: 8598165
    Abstract: A method of inhibiting formation of cancerous metabolites, of inhibiting cytochrome P450 2A13 from forming carcinogen metabolites, and/or inhibiting formation of cancerous lung cells in a subject can include: providing a morpholine compound that selectively interacts with cytochrome P450 2A13 over cytochrome P450 2A6; administering a therapeutically effective amount of the morpholine compound or derivative to the subject. The morpholine compound or derivative can be substantially more selective for interacting with the cytochrome P450 2A13 over the cytochrome P450 2A6. The morpholine compound or derivative can also be substantially non-interactive with other physiological components. The morpholine compound or derivative can include a structure that selectively interacts with cytochrome P450 2A13 over cytochrome P450 2A6, such as Compounds 1-34 of Formulas A-D.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Assignee: University of Kansas
    Inventors: Emily Scott, Anuradha Roy
  • Patent number: 8592392
    Abstract: A method for optimizing the health of humans according to their age and sex is disclosed wherein the method comprises administering to said humans a daily dose of a multiple antioxidant micronutrient composition comprising vitamin A (palmitate), beta-carotene (from natural d. salina), vitamin C (calcium ascorbate), vitamin D-3 (cholecalciferol), natural source vitamin E including both d-alpha tocopherol and d-alpha tocopheryl acid succinate, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, niacinamide ascorbate, d-calcium pantothenate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, cyanocobalamin, folic acid (folacin), d-biotin, selenium (l-seleno methionine), chromium picolinate, zinc glycinate, calcium citrate, and magnesium citrate. For persons over the age of about 51, the composition preferably further comprises one or more of co-enzyme Q10, N-acetyl cysteine, and alpha lipoic acid. Preferably, also, vitamin D is added for women over the age of about 36.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2013
    Assignee: Premier Micronutrient Corporation
    Inventors: Kedar N Prasad, Gerald M Haase
  • Patent number: 8575141
    Abstract: The present invention relates to steroid-derived cyclopamine analogs and methods for using the same for inhibiting sonic hedgehog signaling and preventing or treating cancer. A method for synthesizing the analogs of the present invention from a steroid is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2013
    Assignees: The Wistar Institute, The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania
    Inventors: Nadia Dahmane, Jeffrey D. Winkler
  • Patent number: 8569332
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of alleviating and inhibiting a lymphoproliferative disorder in a mammal, the method comprising administering one or more rapamycin derivatives (including rapamycin) to the mammal. Further, the invention provides a method for identifying agents which are useful for alleviating and inhibiting a lymphoproliferative disorders, as well as a method for identifying agents which are capable of inhibiting metastasis of lymphatic tumors in a mammal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2013
    Assignee: The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania
    Inventors: Mariusz A. Wasik, Leslie M. Shaw
  • Patent number: 8518924
    Abstract: To reduce amounts of fat accumulated in abdominal cavity and to prevent or ameliorate visceral fat type obesity, considered to be a main factor of metabolic syndrome, the present invention provides an agent or a food or drink which contains a compound having a lophenol skeleton, or an organic solvent extract or a hot water extract of a Liliaceae plant, or a fraction thereof containing the compound as an active ingredient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2013
    Assignee: Morinaga Milk Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Miyuki Tanaka, Eriko Misawa