Patents by Inventor David R. Worthen

David R. Worthen 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).

  • Patent number: 10981869
    Abstract: The invention provides bridged diindole compounds, related pharmaceutical compositions and methods of use thereof, for the prevention, palliation and/or treatment of nervous system disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2021
    Assignee: Rhode Island Board of Education
    Inventors: Kyle Robert Scully, Roberta S. King, David R. Worthen
  • Publication number: 20200095200
    Abstract: The invention provides bridged diindole compounds, related pharmaceutical compositions and methods of use thereof, for the prevention, palliation and/or treatment of nervous system disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2019
    Publication date: March 26, 2020
    Inventors: Kyle Robert Scully, Roberta S. King, David R. Worthen
  • Patent number: 10487055
    Abstract: The invention provides bridged diindole compounds, related pharmaceutical compositions and methods of use thereof, for the prevention, palliation and/or treatment of nervous system disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2019
    Assignee: Rhode Island Board of Education
    Inventors: Kyle Robert Scully, Roberta S. King, David R. Worthen
  • Publication number: 20180002283
    Abstract: The invention provides bridged diindole compounds, related pharmaceutical compositions and methods of use thereof, for the prevention, palliation and/or treatment of nervous system disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2017
    Publication date: January 4, 2018
    Inventors: Kyle Robert Scully, Roberta S. King, David R. Worthen
  • Publication number: 20140187810
    Abstract: Provided are stable compositions comprising alkylating agents, including nitrogen mustards, that are suitable for topical use, and methods for treating skin disorders comprising topically administering the compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2013
    Publication date: July 3, 2014
    Applicant: Actelion Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
    Inventors: Robert ALONSO, Martin STOGNIEW, Peter A. CROOKS, Mark A. PIMLEY, David R. WORTHEN
  • Patent number: 8501818
    Abstract: Provided are stable compositions comprising alkylating agents, including nitrogen mustards, that are suitable for topical use, and methods for treating skin disorders comprising topically administering the compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2013
    Assignee: Ceptaris Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Alonso, Martin Stogniew, Peter A. Crooks, Mark A. Pimley, David R. Worthen
  • Publication number: 20120201865
    Abstract: A hot-melt extruded composition is disclosed that includes about 20-80% wt. of a plant-derived phenolic material; about 20-85% wt. of one or more edible or bioerodible excipients; about 0-40% wt. of a surface active material; about 0-40% wt. of an oral absorption enhancer; and about 0-10% wt. of one or more pharmaceutical or food grade additives. The composition has been hot-melt extruded at a temperature substantially below the melting point of the plant-derived phenolic material to produce a hot-melt extruded composition wherein substantial degradation of the plant-derived phenolic material has not occurred.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2012
    Publication date: August 9, 2012
    Applicant: Board of Governors for Higher Education, State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations
    Inventors: Gowri Dorairaju, Anthony E. Listro, David R. Worthen
  • Patent number: 7816407
    Abstract: Pharmaceutical preparations containing of agmatine, congeners, analogs or derivatives thereof for use in preventing or treating epilepsy, seizures and other electroconvulsive disorders are provided. Embodiments include administering an effective amount of agmatine, an agmatine analog or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof to a human subject in need of treatment or prevention of epilepsy, seizure or other electroconvulsive disorder to treat, reduce, or prevent the disorder in the subject.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2010
    Assignee: University of Kentucky Research Foundation
    Inventors: Peter A. Crooks, Aimee K. Bence, David R. Worthen
  • Publication number: 20100152300
    Abstract: Provided are stable compositions comprising alkylating agents, including nitrogen mustards, that are suitable for topical use, and methods for treating skin disorders comprising topically administering the compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2010
    Publication date: June 17, 2010
    Inventors: Robert ALONSO, Martin Stogniew, Peter A. Crooks, Mark A. Pimley, Stuart R. Lessin, David R. Worthen
  • Publication number: 20090301504
    Abstract: A method for producing flavoring materials consisting of a flavor and a simple matrix material that are GRAS or approved for use in food, and that will be stable under extremely adverse conditions, greater than 50% moisture, high pH, high temperature stability (60° C.), yet be released in the oral cavity; without the use of organic solvents, and with the use of inexpensive materials and unsophisticated equipment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2008
    Publication date: December 10, 2009
    Inventors: David R. Worthen, David Johnson, Patrick P. DeLuca, Paolo Blasl
  • Publication number: 20090253754
    Abstract: A fast-dissolving film for use as a platform for the delivery of material to the oral cavity, comprising a film forming agent; a plasticizing agent; and a fast-dissolving, water-soluble agent; and methods for producing same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2008
    Publication date: October 8, 2009
    Inventors: Francesca Selmin, Paolo Blasi, David R. Worthen, David Johnson, Patrick P. DeLuca
  • Patent number: 7507823
    Abstract: A method of preparation of crystalline aripiprazole monohydrate includes the use of solution enhanced dispersion by supercritical fluid. Specifically, water is introduced to a stream of supercritical fluid which is then allowed to mix with a stream including a mixture including aripiprazole and a solvent. The mixing results in the substantially simultaneous dispersion and extraction of the aripiprazole from the mixture by the supercritical fluid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2009
    Assignee: Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
    Inventors: David R. Worthen, Simon Crawford Bristow, Philip Michael Cocks
  • Publication number: 20020065323
    Abstract: Pharmaceutical preparations containing of agmatine, congeners, analogs or derivatives thereof for use in preventing or treating epilepsy, seizures and other electroconvulsive disorders are provided. Embodiments include administering an effective amount of agmatine, an agmatine analog or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof to a human subject in need of treatment or prevention of epilepsy, seizure or other electroconvulsive disorder to treat, reduce, or prevent the disorder in the subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2001
    Publication date: May 30, 2002
    Inventors: Peter A. Crooks, Aimee K. Bence, David R. Worthen
  • Patent number: 6218434
    Abstract: Nigella sativa derivatives, thymoquinone (TM) and dithymoquinone (DIM) are used in treatment of parental and multi-drug resistant human cancers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2001
    Assignee: University of Kentucky Research Foundation
    Inventors: Peter A. Crooks, David R. Worthen, Omar A. Ghosheh