Patents by Inventor Elka Touitou

Elka Touitou 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: 11590230
    Abstract: Provided is a composition for oral administration which includes a lipophilic active substance and a phospholipid, providing a prolonged therapeutic effect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2023
    Inventor: Elka Touitou
  • Publication number: 20220370350
    Abstract: The invention relates to a nasally administrable composition comprising at least one active substance in magnesium-containing vesicular carrier, said carrier comprising glycol, phospholipids, water and at least one magnesium source. Methods for nasal administration of the composition, for example, for pain relief, are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2022
    Publication date: November 24, 2022
    Inventors: Elka TOUITOU, Hiba NATSHEH
  • Patent number: 11389404
    Abstract: The invention relates to a nasally administrable composition comprising at least one active substance in magnesium-containing vesicular carrier, said carrier comprising glycol, phospholipids, water and at least one magnesium source. Methods for nasal administration of the composition, for example, for pain relief, are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2022
    Assignee: YISSUM RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT COMPANY OF THE HEBREW UNIVERSITY OF JERUSALEM LTD.
    Inventors: Elka Touitou, Hiba Natsheh
  • Publication number: 20220211615
    Abstract: Polymeric liquid formulations for instillation into the bladder or kidney for prolonged release of an active agent and methods of treatment using the formulations are described. When in contact with urine, the formulation forms a mass in the bladder or kidney. The mass entraps the active agents and provides prolonged release of the active agents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2020
    Publication date: July 7, 2022
    Inventors: Dan Moshe TOUITOU, Elka TOUITOU
  • Publication number: 20220007686
    Abstract: Cannabinoids-containing aqueous beverage comprising cannabinoids and phospholipids.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2019
    Publication date: January 13, 2022
    Inventors: Elka TOUITOU, Hiba NATSHEH
  • Publication number: 20220008354
    Abstract: Essentially water-free liquid composition for oral administration, comprising: from 25% to 75% by weight of one or more cannabinoid (s); and from 25% to 59% by weight one or more phospholipid (s); and optionally one or more antioxidants (s).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2019
    Publication date: January 13, 2022
    Inventors: Elka TOUITOU, Hiba NATSHEH
  • Publication number: 20210369799
    Abstract: A nasal composition comprising one or more vegetable oils that possess medicinal properties for the treatment or improvement of brain/central nervous system conditions and diseases; phospholipids and optionally glycol, the composition being cannabinoids-free.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2019
    Publication date: December 2, 2021
    Inventors: Elka TOUITOU, Hiba NATSHEH
  • Publication number: 20200345656
    Abstract: A composition for administration into the nasal cavity, the rectal cavity and the vaginal cavity, wherein the composition is an essentially non-aqueous composition comprising: not less than 25% by weight of one or more cannabinoid(s); from 25% to 55% by weight one or more phospholipid(s); and optionally one or more antioxidant(s).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2018
    Publication date: November 5, 2020
    Inventors: Elka TOUITOU, Hiba NATSHEH
  • Publication number: 20200268662
    Abstract: The invention relates to a nasally administrable composition comprising at least one active substance in magnesium-containing vesicular carrier, said carrier comprising glycol, phospholipids, water and at least one magnesium source. Methods for nasal administration of the composition, for example, for pain relief, are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2020
    Publication date: August 27, 2020
    Inventors: Elka TOUITOU, Hiba NATSHEH
  • Publication number: 20200197357
    Abstract: Pharmaceutical composition for delivery of lipophilic compounds into and/or across the skin, comprising: not less than 55% by weight of volatile solvent or a mixture of such solvents; at least one lipophilic compound; one or more phospholipids; one or more film-forming polymers; and an oily additive which is a rich-polyunsaturated fatty acids mixture, proportioned such that polyunsaturated fatty acids constitute the predominant component of said mixture based on the total of weight of fatty acids in the mixture, the polyunsaturated fatty acids include linoleic acid omega 6 and ?-Linoleic acid omega 3 at weight ratio of not less than 2:1. The oil additive is preferably hemp seed oil.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2018
    Publication date: June 25, 2020
    Inventor: Elka TOUITOU
  • Publication number: 20190054176
    Abstract: Provided is a composition for oral administration which includes a lipophilic active substance and a phospholipid, providing a prolonged therapeutic effect.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2016
    Publication date: February 21, 2019
    Applicant: Yissum Research Development Company of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem Ltd.
    Inventor: Elka TOUITOU
  • Publication number: 20170224629
    Abstract: Novel topical compositions for the treatment of nail and skin afflictions comprising at least one active agent, at least one volatile solvent, at least one film-forming ingredient and at least one phospholipid, processes for their preparation and methods of treatment of nail and skin afflictions. Following application of the compositions and evaporation of volatile solvents, the composition produces a film, which has web-like structures containing the active agent(s).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2017
    Publication date: August 10, 2017
    Inventor: Elka TOUITOU
  • Patent number: 9668987
    Abstract: Novel topical compositions for the treatment of nail and skin afflictions comprising at least one active agent, at least one volatile solvent, at least one film-forming ingredient and at least one phospholipid, processes for their preparation and methods of treatment of nail and skin afflictions. Following application of the compositions and evaporation of volatile solvents, the composition produces a film, which has web-like structures containing the active agent(s).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2017
    Assignee: YISSUM RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT COMPANY OF THE HEBREW UNIVERSITY OF JERUSALEM LTD.
    Inventor: Elka Touitou
  • Patent number: 9023374
    Abstract: Provided are novel compositions exhibiting highly effective antiviral, antimicrobial and/or antifungal activity. The compositions of the invention can be used for sanitizing and/or disinfecting surfaces, e.g., inanimate and/or animate surfaces. Preferred compositions include a synergistic combination of an alcohol, docusate, geraniol and, optionally, menthol. The invention provides compositions that have high antimicrobial activity, yet are mild, non-irritating, quick drying, non-sticky and not drying to the skin. Processes for manufacturing and using the compositions and products containing such compositions are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2015
    Assignee: Yissum Research Development Company of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem Ltd.
    Inventor: Elka Touitou
  • Patent number: 8911751
    Abstract: The present invention concerns a method of administering at least one active pharmaceutical agent to a patient in need thereof, which method comprises the intranasal administration of a composition comprising a therapeutically effective amount of this agent, phospholipids, one or more C2-C4 alcohols and water, wherein the concentrations of the phospholipids and the one or more alcohols in the composition are in the ranges of 0.2 to 10% and 12 to 30% by weight, respectively, with the water content of said composition being not less than 30% by weight, the phospholipids forming vesicles in said composition. Further are disclosed pharmaceutical compositions and combinations suitable for intranasal delivery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2014
    Assignee: Yissum Research Development Company of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem
    Inventors: Elka Touitou, Biana Godin, Shaher Duchi
  • Patent number: 8784892
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to the use of an agent selected from ethyl alcohol, isopropyl alcohol or a mixture thereof and a topically acceptable polymeric carrier in the preparation of a composition for the treatment of burns.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2014
    Assignee: Yissum Research Development Company of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem
    Inventor: Elka Touitou
  • Publication number: 20120328548
    Abstract: Provided are novel compositions exhibiting highly effective antiviral, antimicrobial and/or antifungal activity. The compositions of the invention can be used for sanitizing and/or disinfecting surfaces, e.g., inanimate and/or animate surfaces. Preferred compositions include a synergistic combination of an alcohol, docusate, geraniol and, optionally, menthol. The invention provides compositions that have high antimicrobial activity, yet are mild, non-irritating, quick drying, non-sticky and not drying to the skin. Processes for manufacturing and using the compositions and products containing such compositions are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2010
    Publication date: December 27, 2012
    Applicant: Yissum Research Development Company of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem Ltd.
    Inventor: Elka Touitou
  • Publication number: 20120114574
    Abstract: Novel topical compositions for the treatment of nail and skin afflictions comprising at least one active agent, at least one volatile solvent, at least one film-forming ingredient and at least one phospholipid, processes for their preparation and methods of treatment of nail and skin afflictions. Following application of the compositions and evaporation of volatile solvents, the composition produces a film, which has web-like structures containing the active agent(s).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2011
    Publication date: May 10, 2012
    Applicant: YISSUM RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT COMPANY OF THE HEBREW UNIVERSITY OF JERUSALEM LTD.
    Inventor: Elka Touitou
  • Publication number: 20110111010
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to the use of an agent selected from ethyl alcohol, isopropyl alcohol or a mixture thereof and a topically acceptable polymeric carrier in the preparation of a composition for the treatment of burns.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2010
    Publication date: May 12, 2011
    Applicant: Yissum, Research Development Company of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem Ltd.
    Inventor: Elka Touitou
  • Publication number: 20100298420
    Abstract: The invention relates to intracellular delivery of alcoholic lipid compositions for medical, cosmetic, research, diagnostic, veterinary, agriculture or pharmaceutical use containing phospholipid(s), ethanol (or other C2-C4 such volatile alcohols), water, at least one active molecule, optional addition of glycols and/or other additions for delivery to cells of an entrapped, attached, adsorbed, and/or complexed molecule(s).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2010
    Publication date: November 25, 2010
    Applicant: Yissum, Research Development Company of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem Ltd.
    Inventor: Elka Touitou