Patents by Inventor Ennio Ongini

Ennio Ongini 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: 9895335
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions comprising a 4-nitrooxybutan-1-ol alkyl ester as nitric oxide donor. More specifically, the invention relates to compositions comprising 4-nitrooxybutan-1-ol alkyl ester as a nitric oxide donor and an ophthalmic drug, useful in controlling elevated intraocular pressure associated with glaucoma or ocular hypertension associated with other diseases or conditions. The invention is also directed to methods of controlling intraocular pressure utilizing said compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2018
    Assignee: NICOX SCIENCE IRELAND
    Inventors: Ennio Ongini, Nicoletta Almirante, Laura Storoni, Elena Bastia
  • Patent number: 9446015
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel nitric oxide donor compounds for the use in the treatment and/or prophylaxis of hypertensive glaucoma, normotensive glaucoma and ocular hypertension.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2016
    Assignee: NICOX SCIENCE IRELAND
    Inventors: Ennio Ongini, Nicoletta Almirante, Laura Storoni
  • Publication number: 20160158182
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions comprising a 4-nitrooxybutan-1-ol alkyl ester as nitric oxide donor. More specifically, the invention relates to compositions comprising 4-nitrooxybutan-1-ol alkyl ester as a nitric oxide donor and an ophthalmic drug, useful in controlling elevated intraocular pressure associated with glaucoma or ocular hypertension associated with other diseases or conditions. The invention is also directed to methods of controlling intraocular pressure utilizing said compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2014
    Publication date: June 9, 2016
    Inventors: Ennio ONGINI, Nicoletta ALMIRANTE, Laura STORONI, Elena BASTIA
  • Patent number: 9266820
    Abstract: The invention relates to nitric oxide donor compounds and their use for treating cardiovascular diseases, inflammation, pain, fever, gastrointestinal disorders, ophthalmic diseases, hepatic disorders, renal diseases, respiratory disorders, immunological diseases, bone metabolisms dysfunctions, central and peripheral nervous system diseases, sexual dysfunctions, infectious diseases, for the inhibition of platelet aggregation and platelet adhesion, for treating pathological conditions resulting from abnormal cell proliferation, vascular diseases. The invention also relates to compositions comprising at least one nitric oxide releasing compounds of the invention and composition comprising at least one nitric oxide releasing compounds according to the invention and at least one 15 therapeutic agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2016
    Assignee: Nicox Science Ireland
    Inventors: Nicoletta Almirante, Stefano Biondi, Ennio Ongini, Laura Storoni, Alessia Nicotra
  • Publication number: 20150283106
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel nitric oxide donor compounds for the use in the treatment and/or prophylaxis of hypertensive glaucoma, normotensive glaucoma and ocular hypertension.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2013
    Publication date: October 8, 2015
    Inventors: Ennio Ongini, Nicoletta Almirante, Laura Storoni
  • Patent number: 9012435
    Abstract: The invention relates to nitrooxy derivatives of fluocinolone acetonide, triamcinolone acetonide, betamethasone and beclomethasone, methods for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds, and methods of using these compounds and compositions for treating diabetic macular edema, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, age-related macular degeneration and other diseases of retina and macula lutea.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Assignee: Nicox S.A.
    Inventors: Francesca Benedini, Annalisa Bonfanti, Valerio Chiroli, Rebecca Steele, Ennio Ongini, Stefano Biondi
  • Publication number: 20150105547
    Abstract: The invention relates to nitrooxyderivative of corticosteroids of general formula (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts or stereoisomers thereof R—(Z)a—Rx??(I) wherein R is the corticosteroid residue of formula (II): wherein: R1 is OH, R2 —CH3, or R1 and R2 are taken together to form a group of formula (III) R3 is Cl or F; R4 is H or F; wherein R1, R2, R3 and R4 can be linked to the correspondent carbon atoms of the steroidal structure in position ? or ?; with the proviso that: when R1 and R2 are the group of formula (III) then R3 is F and R4 is H or F; The compounds are useful in the treatment of respiratory diseases, inflammatory diseases, dermatological diseases and ocular diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2014
    Publication date: April 16, 2015
    Inventors: Francesca BENEDINI, Stefano BIONDI, Ennio ONGINI
  • Patent number: 8933062
    Abstract: The invention relates to nitrooxyderivative of corticosteroids of general formula (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts or stereoisomers thereof R—(Z)a—Rx??(I) wherein R is the corticosteroid residue of formula (II): wherein: R1 is OH, R2—CH3, or R1 and R2 are taken together to form a group of formula (III) R3 is Cl or F; R4 is H or F; wherein R1, R2, R3 and R4 can be linked to the correspondent carbon atoms of the steroidal structure in position ? or ?; with the proviso that: when R1 and R2 are the group of formula (III) then R3 is F and R4 is H or F; The compounds are useful in the treatment of respiratory diseases, inflammatory diseases, dermatological diseases and ocular diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2015
    Assignee: Nicox S.A.
    Inventors: Francesca Benedini, Stefano Biondi, Ennio Ongini
  • Publication number: 20140288142
    Abstract: The invention relates to nitric oxide donor compounds and their use for treating cardiovascular diseases, inflammation, pain, fever, gastrointestinal disorders, ophthalmic diseases, hepatic disorders, renal diseases, respiratory disorders, immunological diseases, bone metobolisms dysfunctions, central and peripheral nervous system diseases, sexual dysfunctions, infectious diseases, for the inhibition of platelet aggregation and platelet adhesion, for treating pathological conditions resulting from abnormal cell proliferation, vascular diseases. The invention also relates to compositions comprising at least one nitric oxide releasing compounds of the invention and composition comprising at least one nitric oxide releasing compounds according to the invention and at least one 15 therapeutic agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2014
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Inventors: Nicoletta ALMIRANTE, Stefano BIONDI, Ennio ONGINI, Laura STORONI, Alessia NICOTRA
  • Patent number: 8802726
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of nitric oxide releasing compounds for retarding or reversing muscular dystrophies such as Duchenne and Becker dystrophies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2014
    Assignee: Nicox S.A.
    Inventors: Emilio Clementi, Giulio Cossu, Silvia Brunelli, Ennio Ongini, Daniela Miglietta
  • Publication number: 20130303499
    Abstract: The invention relates to nitrooxy derivatives of fluocinolone acetonide, triamcinolone acetonide, betamethasone and beclomethasone, methods for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds, and methods of using these compounds and compositions for treating diabetic macular edema, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, age-related macular degeneration and other diseases of retina and macula lutea.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2013
    Publication date: November 14, 2013
    Inventors: Francesca BENEDINI, Annalisa BONFANTI, Valerio CHIROLI, Rebecca STEELE, Ennio ONGINI, Stefano BIONDI
  • Patent number: 8575222
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of nitric oxide releasing compounds for retarding or reversing muscular dystrophies such as Duchenne and Becker dystrophies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2013
    Assignee: Nicox S.A.
    Inventors: Emilio Clementi, Giulio Cossu, Silvia Brunelli, Ennio Ongini
  • Patent number: 8518920
    Abstract: The invention relates to nitrooxy derivatives of fluocinolone acetonide, triamcinolone acetonide, betamethasone and beclomethasone, methods for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds, and methods of using these compounds and compositions for treating diabetic macular edema, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, age-related macular degeneration and other diseases of retina and macula lutea.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2013
    Assignee: Nicox S.A.
    Inventors: Francesca Benedini, Annalisa Bonfanti, Valerio Chiroli, Rebecca Steele, Ennio Ongini, Stefano Biondi
  • Patent number: 8367711
    Abstract: A compound having the structure wherein R is, for example, Y is selected from the group consisting of 1) R5, 2) —C(R1R2) (C(R3R4))0-1Y1R5, and 3) —C(R1R2)—O—Y1R5; R1, R2, R3 and R4 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and C1-4 alkyl; R5 is; Y1 is selected from the group consisting of C(O)—O— and P(O)(OR6)—O—; and R6 is hydrogen or CH3, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and methods of using the compounds for treating hypertension.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Amjad Ali, Michael Man-Chu Lo, Christopher Franklin, Iyassu K. Sebhat, Nicoletta Almirante, Silvia Stefanini, Stefano Biondi, Ennio Ongini
  • Publication number: 20120238608
    Abstract: A compound having the structure wherein R is, for example, Y is selected from the group consisting of 1) R5, 2) —C(R1R2) (C(R3R4))0-1Y1R5, and 3) —C(R1R2)—O—Y1R5; R1, R2, R3 and R4 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and C1-4 alkyl; R5 is; Y1 is selected from the group consisting of C(O)—O— and P(O)(OR6)—O—; and R6 is hydrogen or CH3, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and methods of using the compounds for treating hypertension.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2012
    Publication date: September 20, 2012
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme
    Inventors: Amjad Ali, Michael Man-chu Lo, Iyassu K. Sebhat, Chris Franklin, Nicoletta Almirante, Silvia Stefanini, Stefano Biondi, Ennio Ongini
  • Patent number: 8252825
    Abstract: A compound having the structure wherein R is an angiotensin receptor antagonist active group, and Y is 1) —(CH2)3R5, 2) —C(O)(CH2)2R5, 3) —C(R1R2)OC(O)O(CH2)nR5, wherein n is 1 or 2, 4) —C(R1R2)OC(O)CH2CH2R5, 5) —C(R1R2)OC(O)OCH2CH2C(R3R4)R5, provided that when Y is —C(O)(CH2)2R5, then R is R1, R2, R3 and R4 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and C1-4 alkyl; R5 is —CH(ONO2)CH(ONO2)R6; R6 is selected from CH3, CH2CH3 and CH(CH3)2; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or hydrate thereof, which is useful for treating hypertension.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2012
    Assignees: NicOx, Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Amjad Ali, Michael Man-Chu Lo, Christopher Franklin, Nicoletta Almirante, Silvia Stefanini, Laura Storoni, Stefano Biondi, Ennio Ongini
  • Patent number: 8207208
    Abstract: A compound having the structure R—Y wherein R is, for example, Y is selected from the group consisting of 1) R5, 2) —C(R1R2)(C(R3R4))0-1Y1R5, and 3) —C(R1R2)—O—Y1R5; R1, R2, R3 and R4 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and C1-4 alkyl; R5 is Y1 is selected from the group consisting of —C(O)—O— and —P(O)(OR6)—O—; and R6 is hydrogen or CH3, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and methods of using the compounds for treating hypertension.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2012
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Amjad Ali, Michael Man-chu Lo, Iyassu K. Sebhat, Chris Franklin, Nicoletta Almirante, Silvia Stefanini, Stefano Biondi, Ennio Ongini
  • Publication number: 20110294769
    Abstract: The invention relates to new steroids nitrooxyderivatives, to topical pharmaceutical formulations thereof, and their use for treating skin or mucosal membrane diseases or disorders. These new steroids nitrooxyderivatives have an improved pharmacological activity and enhanced local tolerability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2011
    Publication date: December 1, 2011
    Applicants: FERRER INTERNACIONAL S.A., NICOX S.A.
    Inventors: Francesca BENEDINI, Ennio Ongini, Antonio Guglietta, Daniel Palop, Marta Princep
  • Patent number: 8058467
    Abstract: Prostaglandin nitroderivatives having improved pharmacological activity and enhanced tolerability are described. They can be employed for the treatment of glaucoma and ocular hypertension.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2011
    Assignee: Nicox S.A.
    Inventors: Ennio Ongini, Valerio Chiroli, Francesca Benedini, Piero Del Soldato
  • Publication number: 20110144073
    Abstract: The invention relates to nitrooxy derivatives of fluocinolone acetonide, triamcinolone acetonide, betamethasone and beclomethasone, methods for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds, and methods of using these compounds and compositions for treating diabetic macular edema, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, age-related macular degeneration and other diseases of retina and macula lutea.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2009
    Publication date: June 16, 2011
    Inventors: Francesca Benedini, Annalisa Bonfanti, Valerio Chiroli, Rebecca Steele, Ennio Ongini, Stefano Biondi