Patents by Inventor Barry D. Quart

Barry D. Quart has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20200078363
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions and methods for treating post-surgical pain in a patient in need thereof comprising administering to the patient a therapeutically effective amount of a NK-1 receptor antagonist and a pain medication.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2019
    Publication date: March 12, 2020
    Inventors: Barry D. Quart, Thomas B. Ottoboni
  • Patent number: 10570095
    Abstract: 2-((3-(4-cyanonaphthalen-1-yl)pyridin-4-yl)thio)-2-methylpropanoic acid is useful in the modulation of blood or serum uric acid levels. In some embodiments, 2-((3-(4-cyanonaphthalen-1-yl)pyridin-4-yl)thio)-2-methylpropanoic acid is used in the treatment or prevention of disorders related to aberrant levels of uric acid. In some embodiments, 2-((3-(4-cyanonaphthalen-1-yl)pyridin-4-yl)thio)-2-methylpropanoic acid is used for reducing serum uric acid levels in a human. Also described herein are compositions comprising 2-((3-(4-cyanonaphthalen-1-yl)pyridin-4-yl)thio)-2-methylpropanoic acid, and their use in the modulation of blood or serum uric acid levels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2020
    Assignee: Ardea Biosciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Li-Tain Yeh, Barry D. Quart
  • Publication number: 20190231688
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of administering pharmaceutical formulations of a neurokinin-1 (NK-1) receptor antagonist to a subject in need of treatment of emesis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2019
    Publication date: August 1, 2019
    Inventors: Thomas B. Ottoboni, Barry D. Quart
  • Publication number: 20190142805
    Abstract: Described herein are compounds useful in the modulation of blood uric acid levels, formulations containing them and methods of using them. In some embodiments, the compounds described herein are used in the treatment or prevention of disorders related to aberrant levels of uric acid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2019
    Publication date: May 16, 2019
    Inventors: Barry D. Quart, Jean-Luc Giradet, Esmir Gunic, Li-Tain Yeh
  • Publication number: 20190135756
    Abstract: 2-((3-(4-cyanonaphthalen-1-yl)pyridin-4-yl)thio)-2-methylpropanoic acid is useful in the modulation of blood or serum uric acid levels. In some embodiments, 2-((3-(4-cyanonaphthalen-1-yl)pyridin-4-yl)thio)-2-methylpropanoic acid is used in the treatment or prevention of disorders related to aberrant levels of uric acid. In some embodiments, 2-((3-(4-cyanonaphthalen-1-yl)pyridin-4-yl)thio)-2-methylpropanoic acid is used for reducing serum uric acid levels in a human. Also described herein are compositions comprising 2-((3-(4-cyanonaphthalen-1-yl)pyridin-4-yl)thio)-2-methylpropanoic acid, and their use in the modulation of blood or serum uric acid levels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2018
    Publication date: May 9, 2019
    Inventors: Li-Tain YEH, Barry D. QUART
  • Patent number: 10183012
    Abstract: Described herein are compounds useful in the modulation of blood uric acid levels, formulations containing them and methods of using them. In some embodiments, the compounds described herein are used in the treatment or prevention of disorders related to aberrant levels of uric acid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2019
    Assignee: Ardea Biosciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Barry D. Quart, Jean-Luc Girardet, Esmir Gunic, Li-Tain Yeh
  • Publication number: 20190015392
    Abstract: Sodium 2-(5-bromo-4-(4-cyclopropylnaphthalen-1-yl)-4H-1,2,4-triazol-3-ylthio)acetate is described. In addition, pharmaceutical compositions and uses of such compositions for the treatment of a variety of diseases and conditions are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2018
    Publication date: January 17, 2019
    Inventors: Jeffrey Miner, Barry D. Quart, Jean-Luc Girardet
  • Patent number: 10047050
    Abstract: 2-((3-(4-cyanonaphthalen-1-yl)pyridin-4-yl)thio)-2-methylpropanoic acid is useful in the modulation of blood or serum uric acid levels. In some embodiments, 2-((3-(4-cyanonaphthalen-1-yl)pyridin-4-yl)thio)-2-methylpropanoic acid is used in the treatment or prevention of disorders related to aberrant levels of uric acid. In some embodiments, 2-((3-(4-cyanonaphthalen-1-yl)pyridin-4-yl)thio)-2-methylpropanoic acid is used for reducing serum uric acid levels in a human. Also described herein are compositions comprising 2-((3-(4-cyanonaphthalen-1-yl)pyridin-4-yl)thio)-2-methylpropanoic acid, and their use in the modulation of blood or serum uric acid levels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2018
    Assignee: ARDEA BIOSCIENCES, INC.
    Inventors: Li-Tain Yeh, Barry D. Quart
  • Publication number: 20180161314
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods of treating gout, treating hyperuricemia, lowering serum uric acid, or the like with compounds of formula (I) have the following structure Further, provided herein are compositions comprising a compound of formula (I).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2018
    Publication date: June 14, 2018
    Inventor: Barry D. Quart
  • Patent number: 9987250
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods for preventing colon cancer by administering, to a patient in need thereof, a polymeric proanthocyanidin composition from a Croton species or Calophyllum species in an amount sufficient to prevent colon cancer, which composition inhibits COX-2. The present invention also provides methods for treating inflammation locally in the intestines comprising administering to a patient in need thereof, a polymeric proanthocyanidin composition from a Croton species or Calophyllum species in an amount sufficient to treat inflammation. In one embodiment, the polymeric proanthocyanidin compound is crofelemer. The present invention in alternative embodiments provides methods for treating pain locally in the intestines and treating inflammatory bowel diseases, such as Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, as well as for treating familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2018
    Assignee: NAPO PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventor: Barry D. Quart
  • Patent number: 9980938
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods for treating diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome comprising administering to a patient in need thereof, an inhibitor of chloride-ion transport in an amount sufficient to treat diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome (d-IBS). Treatment of d-IBS includes the treatment of the diarrhea component of d-IBS as well as the pain, abdominal discomfort and other symptoms associated with d-IBS. In one embodiment, the inhibitor of chloride-ion transport is crofelemer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2018
    Assignee: NAPO PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventors: Barry D. Quart, David Rosenbaum, Thomas Neenan, Robert C. Blanks
  • Publication number: 20170281601
    Abstract: Described herein are compounds useful in the modulation of blood uric acid levels, formulations containing them and methods of using them. In some embodiments, the compounds described herein are used in the treatment or prevention of disorders related to aberrant levels of uric acid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2016
    Publication date: October 5, 2017
    Inventors: Barry D. QUART, Jean-Luc GIRARDET, Esmir GUNIC, Li-Tain YEH
  • Publication number: 20160374993
    Abstract: Sodium 2-(5-bromo-4-(4-cyclopropylnaphthalen-1-yl)-4H-1,2,4-triazol-3-ylthio) acetate is described. In addition, pharmaceutical compositions and uses such compositions for the treatment of a variety of diseases and conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2016
    Publication date: December 29, 2016
    Inventors: Jeffrey MINER, Barry D. QUART, Jean-Luc GIRARDET
  • Publication number: 20160221970
    Abstract: Described herein are compounds useful in the modulation of blood uric acid levels, formulations containing them and methods of using them. In some embodiments, the compounds described herein are used in the treatment or prevention of disorders related to aberrant levels of uric acid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2016
    Publication date: August 4, 2016
    Inventors: Barry D. QUART, Jean-Luc GIRARDET, Esmir GUNIC, Li-Tain YEH
  • Patent number: 9402827
    Abstract: Sodium 2-(5-bromo-4-(4-cyclopropyl-naphthalen-1-yl)-4H-1,2,4-triazol-3-ylthio)acetate is described. In addition, pharmaceutical compositions and uses such compositions for the treatment of a variety of diseases and conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2016
    Assignee: ARDEA BIOSCIENCES, INC.
    Inventors: Jeffrey Miner, Jean-Luc Girardet, Barry D. Quart
  • Publication number: 20160143889
    Abstract: Sodium 2-(5-bromo-4-(4-cyclopropylnaphthalen-1-yl)-4H-1,2,4-triazol-3-ylthio)acetate is described. In addition, pharmaceutical compositions and uses of such compositions for the treatment of a variety of diseases and conditions are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2015
    Publication date: May 26, 2016
    Inventors: Jeffrey MINER, Barry D. QUART, Jean-Luc GIRARDET
  • Patent number: 9216179
    Abstract: Sodium 2-(5-bromo-4-(4-cyclopropylnaphthalen-1-yl)-4H-1,2,4-triazol-3-ylthio)acetate is described. In addition, pharmaceutical compositions and uses of such compositions for the treatment of a variety of diseases and conditions are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2015
    Assignee: ARDEA BIOSCIENCES, INC.
    Inventors: Jeffrey Miner, Jean-Luc Girardet, Barry D. Quart
  • Patent number: 9138450
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods for treating constipation-predominant irritable bowel syndrome comprising administering to a patient in need thereof, a polymeric proanthocyanidin composition from a Croton species or Calophyllum species in an amount sufficient to treat constipation-predominant irritable bowel syndrome (c-IBS). Treatment of c-IBS includes the treatment of the constipation component of c-IBS as well as the pain and abdominal discomfort associated with c-IBS. In one embodiment, the polymeric proanthocyanidin compound is crofelemer. The present invention in an alternative embodiment also provides methods for treating alternating constipation-predominant/diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2015
    Assignee: Napo Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Barry D. Quart, David P. Rosenbaum
  • Publication number: 20150065566
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods for preventing colon cancer by administering, to a patient in need thereof, a polymeric proanthocyanidin composition from a Croton species or Calophyllum species in an amount sufficient to prevent colon cancer, which composition inhibits COX-2. The present invention also provides methods for treating inflammation locally in the intestines comprising administering to a patient in need thereof, a polymeric proanthocyanidin composition from a Croton species or Calophyllum species in an amount sufficient to treat inflammation. In one embodiment, the polymeric proanthocyanidin compound is crofelemer. The present invention in alternative embodiments provides methods for treating pain locally in the intestines and treating inflammatory bowel diseases, such as Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, as well as for treating familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2014
    Publication date: March 5, 2015
    Inventor: Barry D. Quart
  • Publication number: 20150050338
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods for treating diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome comprising administering to a patient in need thereof, an inhibitor of chloride-ion transport in an amount sufficient to treat diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome (d-IBS). Treatment of d-IBS includes the treatment of the diarrhea component of d-IBS as well as the pain, abdominal discomfort and other symptoms associated with d-IBS. In one embodiment, the inhibitor of chloride-ion transport is crofelemer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2014
    Publication date: February 19, 2015
    Inventors: Barry D. Quart, David Rosenbaum, Thomas Neenan, Robert C. Blanks