Patents by Inventor Michael Kassiou

Michael Kassiou 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: 20240182419
    Abstract: The present invention relates to new pharmaceutical agents, and to their use in the treatment of proliferative diseases, such as cancer (in particular, brain cancer).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2024
    Publication date: June 6, 2024
    Applicant: The University of Sydney
    Inventors: Michael Kassiou, William Jorgensen, Lenka Munoz
  • Patent number: 11939296
    Abstract: The present invention relates to new pharmaceutical agents, and to their use in the treatment of proliferative diseases, such as cancer (in particular, brain cancer).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: The University of Sydney
    Inventors: Michael Kassiou, William Jorgensen, Lenka Munoz
  • Publication number: 20240067654
    Abstract: This invention relates to compounds of formula (I) and salts, solvates, tautomers, N-oxides, stereoisomers, polymorphs and/or prodrugs thereof. Also disclosed is the use of the compounds of formula (I) to modulate the activity of oxytocin at the oxytocin receptor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2021
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Inventors: Michael Kassiou, Timothy Katte, Kiyan Afzali, Tristan Reekie, Eryn Werry
  • Patent number: 11890287
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are compounds, compositions and methods for the treatment of neurological, psychiatric disorders which are characterized by a fundamental disruption of social behaviour, and substance use disorders. In particular, disclosed herein are compounds of Formula (I), or salts or prodrugs thereof. Methods of treating or preventing neurological, psychiatric disorders and substance use disorders, using compounds of Formula (I), or salts and prodrugs are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2024
    Assignee: Kinoxis Therapeutics Pty Ltd
    Inventors: Iain Stewart McGregor, Michael Kassiou, Michael Thomas Bowen, Callum Hicks, William Jorgensen
  • Publication number: 20230330103
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are compounds according to Formula I; a pharmaceutical composition including, consisting essentially of, or consisting of: a pharmaceutically acceptable compound of Formula I and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or excipient; the use of compounds of Formula I in the preparation of a medicament; and a method including administering a pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compound of Formula I to a patient. The compounds, compositions, use, and methods are directed to the treatment of neurological, psychiatric disorders which are characterised by a fundamental disruption of social behaviour, and substance use disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2022
    Publication date: October 19, 2023
    Inventors: Michael KASSIOU, William JORGENSEN, Eryn WERRY, Tristan REEKIE, Michael Thomas BOWEN, Iain Stewart MCGREGOR
  • Publication number: 20230028660
    Abstract: The present invention relates to new pharmaceutical agents, and to their use in the treatment of proliferative diseases, such as cancer (in particular, brain cancer).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2022
    Publication date: January 26, 2023
    Applicant: The University of Sydney
    Inventors: Michael KASSIOU, William JORGENSEN, Lenka MUNOZ
  • Publication number: 20220362261
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are compounds, compositions and methods for the treatment of neurological, psychiatric disorders which are characterized by a fundamental disruption of social behaviour, and substance use disorders. In particular, disclosed herein are compounds of Formula (I), or salts or prodrugs thereof. Methods of treating or preventing neurological, psychiatric disorders and substance use disorders, using compounds of Formula (I), or salts and prodrugs are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2021
    Publication date: November 17, 2022
    Inventors: Iain Stewart MCGREGOR, Michael KASSIOU, Michael Thomas BOWEN, Callum HICKS, William JORGENSEN
  • Patent number: 11491165
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are compounds according to Formula I; a pharmaceutical composition including, consisting essentially of, or consisting of: a pharmaceutically acceptable compound of Formula I and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or excipient; the use of compounds of Formula I in the preparation of a medicament; and a method including administering a pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compound of Formula I to a patient. The compounds, compositions, use, and methods are directed to the treatment of neurological, psychiatric disorders which are characterised by a fundamental disruption of social behaviour, and substance use disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2022
    Assignee: Kinoxis Therapeutics Pty Ltd
    Inventors: Michael Kassiou, William Jorgensen, Eryn Werry, Tristan Reekie, Michael Bowen, Iain McGregor
  • Patent number: 11472774
    Abstract: The present invention relates to new pharmaceutical agents, and to their use in the treatment of proliferative diseases, such as cancer (in particular, brain cancer). In some embodiments, the present invention relates to compounds of formula (I): or pharmaceutically acceptable salts or prodrugs thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2022
    Assignee: THE UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY
    Inventors: Michael Kassiou, William Jorgensen, Lenka Munoz
  • Patent number: 11414459
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compounds of Formula I being cyclic metabolites of oxytocin. These derivatives have enhanced selectivity for the oxytocin receptor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2022
    Assignee: Kinoxis Therapeutics Pty Ltd
    Inventors: Michael Kassiou, Damien Gulliver, Tristan Reekie, Timothy Katte, William Jorgensen, Eryn Werry
  • Publication number: 20210323910
    Abstract: The present invention relates to adamantanyl-substituted benzamide compounds and their use as antagonists of the P2X7 purinoreceptor. The invention further relates to methods for the treatment of disease and conditions associated with the P2X7 purinoreceptor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2018
    Publication date: October 21, 2021
    Inventors: Michael Kassiou, Gemma Figtree, James O'Brien-Brown, Shane Wilkinson, Thomas Hansen
  • Patent number: 11033555
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are compounds, compositions and methods for the treatment of neurological, psychiatric disorders which are characterised by a fundamental disruption of social behaviour, and substance use disorders. In particular, disclosed herein are compounds of Formula (I), or salts or prodrugs thereof. Methods of treating or preventing neurological, psychiatric disorders and substance use disorders, using compounds of Formula (I), or salts and prodrugs are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2021
    Assignee: Kinoxis Therapeutics Pty Ltd
    Inventors: Iain Stewart McGregor, Michael Kassiou, Michael Thomas Bowen, Callum Hicks, William Jorgensen
  • Publication number: 20210163438
    Abstract: A method for demethylating a methylated phytocannabinoid compound of Formula I to form a phytocannabinoid compound of Formula II: Formula I Formula II wherein: R1 is selected from the group consisting of: substituted or unsubstituted C1-C5 alkyl; R2 is selected from the group consisting of: OH or O, and R3 is selected from the group consisting of: a substituted or unsubstituted cyclohexene, a substituted or unsubstituted C2-C8 alkene, or a substituted or unsubstituted C2-C8 dialkene; or R2 is O, and R2 and R3 together form a ring structure in which R2 is an internal ring atom; wherein the method includes: heating a reaction mixture comprising the methylated phytocannabinoid compounds and a polar aprotic solvent in the presence of a dissolved inorganic alkaline salt for a time sufficient to demethylate at least a portion of the methylated phytocannabinoid compounds and form the phytocannabinoid compound.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2018
    Publication date: June 3, 2021
    Inventors: Tristan Reekie, Michael Scott, Michael Kassiou
  • Publication number: 20210094915
    Abstract: The present invention relates to new pharmaceutical agents, and to their use in the treatment of proliferative diseases, such as cancer (in particular, brain cancer).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2019
    Publication date: April 1, 2021
    Applicant: The University of Sydney
    Inventors: Michael KASSIOU, Wiiliam UORGENSEN, Lenka MUNOZ
  • Patent number: 10807931
    Abstract: Method for decarboxylating a carboxylated phytocannabinoid compound of Formula I to form a phytocannabinoid compound of Formula II: Formula I Formula II wherein: R1 is selected from the group consisting of: substituted or unsubstituted C1-C5 alkyl; R2 is selected from the group consisting of: OH or O, and R3 is selected from the group consisting of: a substituted or unsubstituted cyclohexene, a substituted or unsubstituted C2-C8 alkene, or a substituted or unsubstituted C2-C8 dialkene; or R2 is O, and R2 and R3 together form a ring structure in which R2 is an internal ring atom; wherein the method includes heating a reaction mixture comprising the carboxylated phytocannabinoid compound and a polar aprotic solvent in the presence of a LiCl for a time sufficient to decarboxylate at least a portion of the carboxylated phytocannabinoid compounds and form the phytocannabinoid compound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignee: THE UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY
    Inventors: Tristan Reekie, Michael Scott, Michael Kassiou
  • Patent number: 10745355
    Abstract: The present invention relates to new pharmaceutical agents, and to their use in the treatment of proliferative diseases, such as cancer (in particular, brain cancer).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2020
    Assignee: THE UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY
    Inventors: Lenka Munoz, Fadi Maged Shokry Gurgis, Mia Akerfeldt, Michael Kassiou
  • Publication number: 20200255475
    Abstract: Compound of Formula I being cyclic metabolites of oxytocin. These derivatives have enhanced selectivity for the oxytocin receptor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2018
    Publication date: August 13, 2020
    Inventors: Michael KASSIOU, Damien GULLIVER, Tristan REEKIE, Timothy KATTE, William JORGENSEN, Eryn Werry
  • Publication number: 20200172459
    Abstract: method for decarboxylating a carboxylated phytocannabinoid compound of Formula I to form a phytocannabinoid compound of Formula II: Formula I Formula II wherein: R1 is selected from the group consisting of: substituted or unsubstituted C1-C5 alkyl; R2 is selected from the group consisting of: OH or O, and R3 is selected from the group consisting of: a substituted or unsubstituted cyclohexene, a substituted or unsubstituted C2-C8 alkene, or a substituted or unsubstituted C2-C8 dialkene; or R2 is O, and R2 and R3 together form a ring structure in which R2 is an internal ring atom; wherein the method includes heating a reaction mixture comprising the carboxylated phytocannabinoid compound and a polar aprotic solvent in the presence of a LiCl for a time sufficient to decarboxylate at least a portion of the carboxylated phytocannabinoid compounds and form the phytocannabinoid compound.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2018
    Publication date: June 4, 2020
    Inventors: Tristan Reekie, Michael Scott, Michael Kassiou
  • Publication number: 20200000823
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are compounds according to Formula I; a pharmaceutical composition including, consisting essentially of, or consisting of: a pharmaceutically acceptable compound of Formula I and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or excipient; the use of compounds of Formula I in the preparation of a medicament; and a method including administering a pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compound of Formula I to a patient. The compounds, compositions, use, and methods are directed to the treatment of neurological, psychiatric disorders which are characterised by a fundamental disruption of social behaviour, and substance use disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2019
    Publication date: January 2, 2020
    Inventors: Michael KASSIOU, William JORGENSEN, Eryn WERRY, Tristan REEKIE, Michael BOWEN, Iain MCGREGOR
  • Publication number: 20190290658
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are compounds, compositions and methods for the treatment of neurological, psychiatric disorders which are characterised by a fundamental disruption of social behaviour, and substance use disorders. In particular, disclosed herein are compounds of Formula (I), or salts or prodrugs thereof. Methods of treating or preventing neurological, psychiatric disorders and substance use disorders, using compounds of Formula (I), or salts and prodrugs are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2016
    Publication date: September 26, 2019
    Inventors: Iain Stewart MCGREGOR, Michael KASSIOU, Michael Thomas BOWEN, Callum HICKS, William JORGENSEN