Patents by Inventor Vincenzo Cannata

Vincenzo Cannata 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: 8318763
    Abstract: Disclosed are rifamycin derivatives having antibacterial activities, wherein the compounds have the following general formula: wherein: R is hydrogen or acetyl; R1 and R2 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, (C1-4)alkyl, benzyloxy, mono- and di-(C1-3)alkylamino-(C1-4)alkyl, (C1-3)alkoxy, (C1-4)alkyl, hydroxy-methyl, hydroxy-(C2-4)-alkyl, and nitro or R1 and R2 taken together with two consecutive carbon atoms of the pyridine nucleus form a benzene ring optionally substituted by one or two methyl or ethyl groups and R3 is hydroxyalkyl(C1-4). In addition, processes to obtain these compounds are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2012
    Assignee: Alfa Wassermann S.p.A.
    Inventors: Giuseppe Claudio Viscomi, Manuela Campana, Mahena Folegatti, Paola Righi, Vincenzo Cannata, Goffredo Rosini
  • Publication number: 20120258166
    Abstract: Forms of rifaximin (INN) antibiotic, such as the poorly crystalline form named rifaximin ? are described, along with the production of medicinal preparations containing rifaximin for oral and topical use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2012
    Publication date: October 11, 2012
    Applicant: ALFA WASSERMANN, S.P.A.
    Inventors: Giuseppe Claudio Viscomi, Manuela Campana, Dario Braga, Donatella Confortini, Vincenzo Cannata, Paolo Righi, Goffredo Rosini
  • Publication number: 20120214989
    Abstract: Crystalline polymorphous forms of rifaximin (INN) antibiotic named rifaximin ? and rifaximin ?, and a poorly crystalline form named rifaximin ?, useful in the production of medicinal preparations containing rifaximin for oral and topical use and obtained by means of a crystallization carried out by hot-dissolving the raw rifaximin in ethyl alcohol and by causing the crystallization of the product by addition of water at a determinate temperature and for a determinate period of time, followed by a drying carried out under controlled conditions until reaching a settled water content in the end product, are the object of the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2012
    Publication date: August 23, 2012
    Applicant: ALFA WASSERMANN, S.P.A.
    Inventors: Giuseppe Claudio Viscomi, Manuela Campana, Dario Braga, Donatella Confortini, Vincenzo Cannata, Paolo Righi, Goffredo Rosini
  • Publication number: 20120202989
    Abstract: Crystalline polymorphous forms of rifaximin (INN), referred to as rifaximin ? and rifaximin ?, and a poorly crystalline form referred to as rifaximin ?, useful in the production of medicaments containing rifaximin for oral and topical use and obtained by means of a crystallization process carried out by hot-dissolving the raw rifaximin in ethyl alcohol and by causing the crystallization of the product by addition of water at a fixed temperature and for a fixed period of time, followed by a drying under controlled conditions until reaching a precise water content in the end product, are the object of the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2012
    Publication date: August 9, 2012
    Applicant: ALFA WASSERMANN, S.P.A.
    Inventors: Giuseppe Claudio Viscomi, Manuela Campana, Dario Braga, Donatella Confortini, Vincenzo Cannata, Paolo Righi, Goffredo Rosini
  • Publication number: 20120203000
    Abstract: Crystalline polymorphous forms of rifaximin (INN) antibiotic named rifaximin ? and rifaximin ?, and a poorly crystalline form named rifaximin ?, useful in the production of medicinal preparations containing rifaximin for oral and topical use and obtained by means of a crystallization carried out by hot-dissolving the raw rifaximin in ethyl alcohol and by causing the crystallization of the product by addition of water at a determinate temperature and for a determinate period of time, followed by a drying carried out under controlled conditions until reaching a settled water content in the end product, are the object of the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2012
    Publication date: August 9, 2012
    Applicant: ALFA WASSERMANN, S.P.A.
    Inventors: Giuseppe Claudio Viscomi, Manuela Campana, Dario Braga, Donatella Confortini, Vincenzo Cannata, Paolo Righi, Goffredo Rosini
  • Patent number: 8183367
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of preparing polymorphic Form A of bazedoxifene acetate and polymorphic Form A prepared by such methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
    Assignee: Wyeth LLC
    Inventors: Paolo Andreella, Giuseppe Barreca, Francesco Tasinato, Massimo Verzini, Marco Demo, Fabio Bassan, Vincenzo Cannata, Giorgio Soriato, Roberto Brescello, Pietro Allegrini, Livius Cotarca
  • Patent number: 8173801
    Abstract: Crystalline polymorphous forms of rifaximin (INN) antibiotic named rifaximin ? and rifaximin ?, and a poorly crystalline form named rifaximin ?, useful in the production of medicinal preparations containing rifaximin for oral and topical use and obtained by means of a crystallization carried out by hot-dissolving the raw rifaximin in ethyl alcohol and by causing the crystallization of the product by addition of water at a determinate temperature and for a determinate period of time, followed by a drying carried out under controlled conditions until reaching a settled water content in the end product, are the object of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2012
    Assignee: Alfa Wassermann, S.p.A.
    Inventors: Giuseppe Claudio Viscomi, Manuela Campana, Dario Braga, Donatella Confortini, Vincenzo Cannata, Paolo Righi, Goffredo Rosini
  • Patent number: 8158644
    Abstract: Crystalline polymorphous forms of rifaximin (INN), referred to as rifaximin ? and rifaximin ?, and a poorly crystalline form referred to as rifaximin ?, useful in the production of medicaments containing rifaximin for oral and topical use and obtained by means of a crystallization process carried out by hot-dissolving the raw rifaximin in ethyl alcohol and by causing the crystallization of the product by addition of water at a fixed temperature and for a fixed period of time, followed by a drying under controlled conditions until reaching a precise water content in the end product, are the object of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2012
    Assignee: Alfa Wassermann, S.p.A.
    Inventors: Giuseppe Claudio Viscomi, Manuela Campana, Dario Braga, Donatella Confortini, Vincenzo Cannata, Paolo Righi, Goffredo Rosini
  • Patent number: 8158781
    Abstract: Crystalline polymorphous forms of rifaximin (INN) antibiotic named rifaximin ? and rifaximin ?, and a poorly crystalline form named rifaximin ?, useful in the production of medicinal preparations containing rifaximin for oral and topical use and obtained by means of a crystallization carried out by hot-dissolving the raw rifaximin in ethyl alcohol and by causing the crystallization of the product by addition of water at a determinate temperature and for a determinate period of time, followed by a drying carried out under controlled conditions until reaching a settled water content in the end product, are the object of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2012
    Assignee: Alfa Wassermann, S.p.A.
    Inventors: Giuseppe Claudio Viscomi, Manuela Campana, Dario Braga, Donatella Confortini, Vincenzo Cannata, Paolo Righi, Goffredo Rosini
  • Publication number: 20120035202
    Abstract: Forms of rifaximin (INN) antibiotic, such as the poorly crystalline form named rifaximin ? are described, along with the production of medicinal preparations containing rifaximin for oral and topical use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2011
    Publication date: February 9, 2012
    Applicant: ALFA WASSERMANN, S.P.A.
    Inventors: Giuseppe Claudio Viscomi, Manuela Campana, Dario Braga, Donatella Confortini, Vincenzo Cannata, Paolo Righi, Goffredo Rosini
  • Publication number: 20110160448
    Abstract: Crystalline polymorphous forms of rifaximin (INN) antibiotic named rifaximin ? and rifaximin ?, and a poorly crystalline form named rifaximin ?, useful in the production of medicinal preparations containing rifaximin for oral and topical use and obtained by means of a crystallization carried out by hot-dissolving the raw rifaximin in ethyl alcohol and by causing the crystallization of the product by addition of water at a determinate temperature and for a determinate period of time, followed by a drying carried out under controlled conditions until reaching a settled water content in the end product, are the object of the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2011
    Publication date: June 30, 2011
    Applicant: ALFA WASSERMANN, S.P.A.
    Inventors: Giuseppe Claudio Viscomi, Manuela Campana, Dario Braga, Donatella Confortini, Vincenzo Cannata, Paolo Righi, Goffredo Rosini
  • Publication number: 20110160449
    Abstract: Crystalline polymorphous forms of rifaximin (INN) antibiotic named rifaximin ? and rifaximin ?, and a poorly crystalline form named rifaximin ?, useful in the production of medicinal preparations containing rifaximin for oral and topical use and obtained by means of a crystallization carried out by hot-dissolving the raw rifaximin in ethyl alcohol and by causing the crystallization of the product by addition of water at a determinate temperature and for a determinate period of time, followed by a drying carried out under controlled conditions until reaching a settled water content in the end product, are the object of the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2011
    Publication date: June 30, 2011
    Applicant: ALFA WASSERMANN, S.P.A.
    Inventors: Giuseppe Claudio Viscomi, Manuela Campana, Dario Braga, Donatella Confortini, Vincenzo Cannata, Paolo Righi, Goffredo Rosini
  • Publication number: 20110152516
    Abstract: Crystalline polymorphous forms of rifaximin (INN), referred to as rifaximin ? and rifaximin ?, and a poorly crystalline form referred to as rifaximin ?, useful in the production of medicaments containing rifaximin for oral and topical use and obtained by means of a crystallization process carried out by hot-dissolving the raw rifaximin in ethyl alcohol and by causing the crystallization of the product by addition of water at a fixed temperature and for a fixed period of time, followed by a drying under controlled conditions until reaching a precise water content in the end product, are the object of the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2011
    Publication date: June 23, 2011
    Applicant: ALFA WASSERMANN, S.P.A.
    Inventors: Giuseppe Claudio Viscomi, Manuela Campana, Dario Braga, Donatella Confortini, Vincenzo Cannata, Paolo Righi, Goffredo Rosini
  • Publication number: 20110086871
    Abstract: Forms of rifaximin (INN) antibiotic, such as the poorly crystalline form named rifaximin ? are described, along with the production of medicinal preparations containing rifaximin for oral and topical use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2010
    Publication date: April 14, 2011
    Applicant: ALFA WASSERMANN, S.P.A.
    Inventors: Giuseppe Claudio VISCOMI, Manuela Campana, Dario Braga, Donatella Confortini, Vincenzo Cannata, Paolo Righi, Goffredo Rosini
  • Patent number: 7923553
    Abstract: Crystalline polymorphous forms of rifaximin (INN) antibiotic named rifaximin ? and rifaximin ?, and a poorly crystalline form named rifaximin ?, useful in the production of medicinal preparations containing rifaximin for oral and topical use and obtained by means of a crystallization carried out by hot-dissolving the raw rifaximin in ethyl alcohol and by causing the crystallization of the product by addition of water at a determinate temperature and for a determinate period of time, followed by a drying carried out under controlled conditions until reaching a settled water content in the end product, are the object of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2011
    Assignee: Alfa Wassermann, S.p.A.
    Inventors: Giuseppe Claudio Viscomi, Manuela Campana, Dario Braga, Donatella Confortini, Vincenzo Cannata, Paolo Righi, Goffredo Rosini
  • Patent number: 7906542
    Abstract: Crystalline polymorphous forms of rifaximin (INN), referred to as rifaximin ? and rifaximin ?, and a poorly crystalline form referred to as rifaximin ?, useful in the production of medicaments containing rifaximin for oral and topical use and obtained by means of a crystallization process carried out by hot-dissolving the raw rifaximin in ethyl alcohol and by causing the crystallization of the product by addition of water at a fixed temperature and for a fixed period of time, followed by a drying under controlled conditions until reaching a precise water content in the end product, are the object of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2011
    Assignee: Alfa Wassermann, S.p.A.
    Inventors: Giuseppe Claudio Viscomi, Manuela Campana, Dario Braga, Donatella Confortini, Vincenzo Cannata, Paolo Righi, Goffredo Rosini
  • Patent number: 7902206
    Abstract: Crystalline polymorphous forms of rifaximin (INN) antibiotic named rifaximin ? and rifaximin ?, and a poorly crystalline form named rifaximin ?, useful in the production of medicinal preparations containing rifaximin for oral and topical use and obtained by means of a crystallization carried out by hot-dissolving the raw rifaximin in ethyl alcohol and by causing the crystallization of the product by addition of water at a determinate temperature and for a determinate period of time, followed by a drying carried out under controlled conditions until reaching a settled water content in the end product, are the object of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2011
    Assignee: Alfa Wassermann, S.p.A.
    Inventors: Giuseppe Claudio Viscomi, Manuela Campana, Dario Braga, Donatella Confortini, Vincenzo Cannata, Paolo Righi, Goffredo Rosini
  • Publication number: 20110034719
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a new process for the preparation of the (S)-naproxen 4-nitrooxybutyl ester and to new intermediates obtained and used therein. The invention further relates to the use of the new intermediates for the manufacturing of pharmaceutically active compounds such as (S)-naproxen 4-nitrooxybutyl ester. The invention also relates to the use of (S)-naproxen 4-nitrooxybutyl ester prepared according to the process of the present invention for the manufacturing of a medicament for the treatment of pain.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2010
    Publication date: February 10, 2011
    Applicant: NicOx S.A.
    Inventors: Aldo BELLI, Vincenzo CANNATA, Telly FONDUCA, Martin HEDBERG, Andreas WESTERMARK, Marco VILLA
  • Publication number: 20100267654
    Abstract: Disclosed are rifamycin derivatives having antibacterial activities, wherein the compounds have the following general formula: wherein: R is hydrogen or acetyl; R1 and R2 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, (C1-4)alkyl, benzyloxy, mono- and di-(C1-3)alkylamino-(C1-4)alkyl, (C1-3)alkoxy, (C1-4)alkyl, hydroxy-methyl, hydroxy-(C2-4)-alkyl, and nitro or R1 and R2 taken together with two consecutive carbon atoms of the pyridine nucleus form a benzene ring optionally substituted by one or two methyl or ethyl groups and R3 is hydroxyalkyl(C1-4). In addition, processes to obtain these compounds are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2009
    Publication date: October 21, 2010
    Applicant: ALFA WASSERMAN, S.P.A.
    Inventors: Giuseppe C. VISCOMI, Manuela CAMPANA, Mahena FOLEGATTI, Paolo RIGHI, Vincenzo CANNATA, Goffredo ROSINI
  • Patent number: 7759517
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of gabapentin and, more in particular, to a method of synthesis of 1,1-cyclohexane acetic acid monoamide, an intermediate used in the preparation of gabapentin, comprising the basic hydrolysis reaction of ?, -diaminocarbonyl-?,?-pentamethylene glutarimide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2010
    Assignee: Zach System S.P.A.
    Inventors: Marco Villa, Maurizio Paiocchi, Katiuscia Arrighi, Francesco Corcella, Vincenzo Cannata, Giorgio Soriato, Massimo Verzini