Patents by Inventor Valentino Mercati

Valentino Mercati 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: 9827274
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions for rectal use comprising honey in a weight percentage up to 95% w/w and glycerine in a weight percentage of between 2-40% w/w for the treatment of constipation in a subject in need thereof. The present invention also relates to a kit of parts comprising such a composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2017
    Assignee: ABOCA S.P.A. SOCIETA' AGRICOLA
    Inventor: Valentino Mercati
  • Publication number: 20160367719
    Abstract: The present invention relates to fractions of extracts of Helichrysum having mucoadhesive and barrier effect properties, compositions comprising said fractions, their uses and methods for the preparation of said fractions and said compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2015
    Publication date: December 22, 2016
    Inventors: Valentino MERCATI, Luisa MATTOLI
  • Publication number: 20160361368
    Abstract: The present application relates to a composition consisting of honey, beeswax and cocoa butter, characterized by a melting temperature of 36±3° C., pharmaceutical, veterinary or cosmetic formulations comprising or coated by said composition, and processes for the preparation of said composition and said formulations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2015
    Publication date: December 15, 2016
    Inventors: Valentino MERCATI, Luca RAMPOLDI
  • Publication number: 20160331794
    Abstract: The present application relates to a composition for the treatment of persistent cough, suitable also for pediatric use, processes for the preparation of said composition, and a method for the treatment of persistent cough in adult individuals or in individuals of pediatric age by means of the administration of pharmaceutically effective doses of the above-mentioned composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2014
    Publication date: November 17, 2016
    Inventors: Valentino MERCATI, Laura CAPONE, Emiliano GIOVAGNONI
  • Publication number: 20160279174
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions for rectal use comprising honey in a weight percentage up to 95% w/w and glycerine in a weight percentage of between 2-40% w/w for the treatment of constipation in a subject in need thereof. The present invention also relates to a kit of parts comprising such a composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2013
    Publication date: September 29, 2016
    Inventor: Valentino MERCATI
  • Publication number: 20160213729
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an extract of Filipendula vulgaris and also to compositions and kits that comprise said extract, for the prevention and/or the treatment of a pathological condition characterised by a constitutive activation of the STAT3 transcription factor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2014
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Inventors: Valentino MERCATI, Anna MAIDECCHI
  • Publication number: 20160120923
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an extract of Cynara spp. and also to compositions and kits that comprise said extract for the prevention and/or the treatment of a pathological condition characterised by a constitutive activation of the STAT3 transcription factor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2014
    Publication date: May 5, 2016
    Inventor: Valentino MERCATI
  • Publication number: 20160113980
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a new extract of Cassia acutifolia and/or Cassia angustifolia in which only traces of total sennosides and resins are present, a process for the preparation of said extract, compositions comprising it, and the use of the extract and of the compositions for the protection of the skin or mucous membranes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2014
    Publication date: April 28, 2016
    Inventor: Valentino MERCATI
  • Publication number: 20160106794
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a new fraction of sage extract in which only traces of rosmarinic acid, carnosic acid and derivatives thereof and resins are present, a process for the preparation of such extract, compositions comprising it, and the use of the extract fraction and of the compositions for the protection of the skin or mucous membranes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2014
    Publication date: April 21, 2016
    Inventor: Valentino MERCATI
  • Publication number: 20150216920
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a new incense extract wherein only traces of boswellic acids and resins are present, a process for the preparation of such extract, compositions comprising it, and the use of the extract and of the compositions for the protection of the skin or the mucous membranes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2013
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Inventor: Valentino Mercati
  • Publication number: 20150110888
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions comprising substances of natural origin for use in the treatment or preventing the onset or the aggravation of diabetic foot ulcers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2013
    Publication date: April 23, 2015
    Applicant: ABOCA S.P.A. SOCIETA AGRICOLA
    Inventors: Valentino Mercati, Anna Maidecchi
  • Publication number: 20150064272
    Abstract: The treatment of skin lesions and wounds represents one of the eldest problems for humankind and since ancient times remedies have been sought in order to facilitate the repairing of skin tissue with a consequent recovery of a healthy and elastic skin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2013
    Publication date: March 5, 2015
    Inventors: Valentino Mercati, Anna Maidecchi
  • Publication number: 20150030690
    Abstract: The present invention refers to a prebiotic mixture comprising at least one plant polysaccharide fibre and at least one of Propolis and/or Olea europaea and/or Aloe vera extracts, optionally comprising also Thymus vulgaris and/or Agrimonia eupatoria extracts. Moreover, the present invention also relates to said mixture for use in the preservation and/or in the restoration of the intestinal microbiota balance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2013
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Inventors: Valentino Mercati, Valentina Mercati, Andrea Lugli, Anna Maidecchi
  • Publication number: 20150023948
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an effective formulation for the treatment or the prevention of irritable bowel syndrome, a method for treating irritable bowel syndrome, and processes for preparing such formulations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2013
    Publication date: January 22, 2015
    Inventors: Valentino Mercati, Anna Maidecchi, Laura Capone
  • Patent number: 8906430
    Abstract: Disclosed is the use of hypericum (Hypericum perforatum L.) tip extracts containing hypericin, of hypericin, to prepare medicinal products and/or food supplements for the treatment of neuropathic pain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2014
    Assignee: Aboca S.p.A. Societa' Agricola
    Inventors: Valentino Mercati, Franco Francesco Vincieri, Anna Rita Bilia, Carla Ghelardini, Nicoletta Galeotti
  • Patent number: 8147878
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a water insoluble helychrisum extract, a process for preparing the same and its use for preparing pharmaceutical compositions for oral and/or topical administration. Furthermore, the present invention relates to the pharmaceutical compositions including said extract.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2012
    Assignee: Aboca S.p.A. Societa' Agricola
    Inventors: Michele Bonanomi, Bruno Silvestrini, Caterina Ghiara, Valentino Mercati
  • Publication number: 20110250301
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a water insoluble helychrisum extract, a process for preparing the same and its use for preparing pharmaceutical compositions for oral and/or topical administration. Furthermore, the present invention relates to the pharmaceutical compositions including said extract.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2007
    Publication date: October 13, 2011
    Applicant: ABOCA S.P.A. SOCIETA' AGRICOLA
    Inventors: Michele Bonanomi, Bruno Silvestrini, Caterina Ghiara, Valentino Mercati
  • Publication number: 20110223193
    Abstract: Method of selecting and preparing medical devices comprising extracts of plants and natural substances devoid of pharmacologically, immunologically or metabolically active fractions and characterised by a content of substances able to exert beneficial effects on the body, mediated by mechanical or physical effects, which said process comprises: a) removal by conventional processes of any pharmacologically, immunologically or metabolically active fractions from extracts of plants or natural substances; b) biological testing to establish that the extract or substance obtained in a) is devoid of pharmacological, metabolic and immunological effects; c) formulation of the extracts or substances that pass the test conducted at stage b) into suitable medical devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2009
    Publication date: September 15, 2011
    Applicant: ABOCA S.P.A. SOCIETA ARGRICOLA
    Inventor: Valentino Mercati
  • Publication number: 20110218249
    Abstract: Disclosed is the use of hypericum (Hypericum perforatum L.) tip extracts containing hypericin, of hypericin, to prepare medicinal products and/or food supplements for the treatment of neuropathic pain.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2011
    Publication date: September 8, 2011
    Applicant: ABOCA S.P.A. SOCIETA AGRICOLA
    Inventors: Valentino MERCATI, Francesco Franco VINCIERI, Rita Anna BILIA, Carla GHELARDINI, Nicoletta GALEOTTI
  • Publication number: 20110008473
    Abstract: Disclosed is the use of hypericum (Hypericum perforatum L.) tip extracts containing hypericin, of hypericin, to prepare medicinal products and/or food supplements for the treatment of neuropathic pain.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2009
    Publication date: January 13, 2011
    Applicant: Aboca S.P.A. Societa Agricola
    Inventors: Valentino Mercati, Franco Francesco Vincieri, Anna Rita Bilia, Carla Ghelardini, Nicoletta Galeotti