Patents by Inventor Vincenzo Piazza

Vincenzo Piazza 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: 20230305023
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for preventing or treating pathological conditions associated with intense stress such as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) by targeting the endogenous PAI-1 (Type 1 Plasminogen Activator Inhibitor). In the present invention, inventors demonstrate that there is a shift in the balance between the expression of tPA and PAI-1 proteins in a hippocampal region of a preclinical model of Post-Traumatic Stress (PTSD), is responsible for the transition between moderate stress which increases memory and facilitates adaptation and intense stress intense stress which induce pathological memories. In conditions of moderate stress, glucocorticoid hormones (GC) increase the expression of the tPA protein in the hippocampal brain region which by triggering the Erk1/2MAPK cascade strengthens memory. When stress is particularly intense, very high levels of GC then increase the production of PAI-1 protein, which by blocking the activity of tPA induces PTSD-like memories.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2021
    Publication date: September 28, 2023
    Inventors: Jean-Michel REVEST, Aline DESMEDT, Monique VALLEE, Pier Vincenzo PIAZZA
  • Publication number: 20230226076
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a specific pregnenolone derivative for its use for the treatment of a Cannabinoids-Related Disorder. More particularly, the invention relates to a compound of Formula (I) for its use in the treatment of a Cannabinoids-Related Disorder. Indeed, the compound of the invention is in vivo very potent in inhibiting the effects of THC, and is able to inhibit both unconditioned and conditioned effects of THC including THC self-administration and reinstatement in THC seeking in non-human primates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2022
    Publication date: July 20, 2023
    Inventors: Pier Vincenzo PIAZZA, Sandy FABRE, Mathilde METNA, Stéphanie MONLEZUN, Arnau BUSQUET-GARCIA, Daniela COTA, Giovanni MARSICANO, Jean-Michel REVEST, Monique VALLEE
  • Publication number: 20230187158
    Abstract: A slot motor for use with secondary contacts in a circuit breaker includes a top slot motor component structured to be attached to a moving arm of the secondary contacts; and a U-shaped bottom slot motor component including a base and a pair of legs extending upward from the base, the U-shaped bottom slot motor component structured to be separated from the top slot motor component by vertical gaps between the top slot motor component and ends of the pair of legs, wherein the slot motor is structured to generate a magnetic field producing a force to maintain the secondary contacts in closed position upon passing high current through the moving arm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2022
    Publication date: June 15, 2023
    Applicant: EATON INTELLIGENT POWER LIMITED
    Inventors: Rachel A. Dunn, Michael Martin, Vincenzo Piazza, Matthew Boxall, Carl Hayton, Michael Cantor
  • Patent number: 11484537
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a specific pregnenolone derivative for its use for the treatment of a Cannabinoids-Related Disorder. More particularly, the invention relates to a compound of Formula (I) for its use in the treatment of a Cannabinoids-Related Disorder. Indeed, the compound of the invention is in vivo very potent in inhibiting the effects of THC, and is able to inhibit both unconditioned and conditioned effects of THC including THC self-administration and reinstatement in THC seeking in non-human primates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2022
    Assignees: AELIS FARMA, INSERM (Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale), UNIVERSITE DE BORDEAUX
    Inventors: Pier Vincenzo Piazza, Sandy Fabre, Mathilde Metna, Stéphanie Monlezun, Arnau Busquet-Garcia, Daniela Cota, Giovanni Marsicano, Jean-Michel Revest, Monique Vallée
  • Publication number: 20220283005
    Abstract: An insert-type electromagnetic flow sensor is disclosed. The flow sensor comprises an insert (12), first and second electrodes (44, 45) supported on opposite sides of the insert and a drive coil (63) housed in the insert. The drive coil is offset from a midpoint (62) between the first and second electrodes and/or a width of the drive coil between the first and second opposite sides at least partially overlaps with respective inner portions of the first and second electrodes. The drive coil includes at least five turns.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2020
    Publication date: September 8, 2022
    Inventors: Andrew Dames, Vincenzo Piazza, Mathew Price, Hilary Meanwell, Michael Cantor, Riccardo Di Pietro
  • Publication number: 20220153776
    Abstract: The invention relates to an antagonist of CB1 receptor for use in the treatment of a pathologic condition or disorder selected from the group consisting of bladder and gastrointestinal disorders; inflammatory diseases; cardiovascular diseases; nephropathies; glaucoma; spasticity; cancer; osteoporosis; metabolic disorders; obesity; addiction, dependence, abuse and relapse related disorders; psychiatric and neurological disorders; neurodegenerative disorders; autoimmune hepatitis and encephalitis; pain; reproductive disorders and skin inflammatory and fibrotic diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2021
    Publication date: May 19, 2022
    Inventors: Pier Vincenzo PIAZZA, Monique VALLEE, Giovanni MARSICANO, Francois-Xavier FELPIN, Luigi BELLOCCHIO, Daniela COTA, Jean-Michel REVEST, Sergio VITIELLO, Umberto SPAMPINATO, Rafael MALDONADO
  • Publication number: 20220049703
    Abstract: A centrifugal pump unit (1) is disclosed having a body (4) that includes a suction connection (5), a pressure connection (6) and a pump chamber (7) connecting the suction and pressure connections. The centrifugal pump unit further includes an impeller (8) disposed in the pump chamber and at least one electromagnetic flow sensor (3) arranged to measure flow in at least a part of the suction connection and/or pressure connection and/or pump chamber for determining a flow rate of a fluid through the centrifugal pump unit or for determining a control signal equivalent of the flow rate for control purposes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2019
    Publication date: February 17, 2022
    Inventors: Andrew Dames, Vincenzo Piazza, Mathew Price, Hilary Meanwell, Michael Cantor
  • Publication number: 20220017562
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a specific pregnenolone derivative for its use for the treatment of a cognitive disorders. More particularly, the invention relates to a compound of Formula (I) for its use in the treatment of cognitive disorders. Indeed, the compound of the invention is in vivo very potent in correcting the cognitive impairments observed in cognitive disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2019
    Publication date: January 20, 2022
    Inventors: Pier Vincenzo PIAZZA, Sandy FABRE, Stéphanie MONLEZUN, Mathilde METNA, Monique VALLEE, Jean-Michel REVEST, Daniela COTA, Giovanni MARSICANO, Aline MARIGHETTO, Andrés OZAITA, Rafael MALDONADO
  • Publication number: 20210230211
    Abstract: The invention relates to a compound of Formula (I), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof: wherein R1 is C1-8 alkyl, C1-8 alkoxy, CN, NO2, amino, COOH, COOCH3, OH, N3, or halogen and R2 is H, OH, C1-8 alkyl, C1-8 alkoxy, C2-C6 alkenyl, halogen, Bn-O—, Bn- optionally substituted, or Ph- optionally substituted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2020
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Inventors: Pier Vincenzo PIAZZA, Monique VALLEE, Francois-Xavier FELPIN, Jean-Michel REVEST, Sandy FABRE
  • Publication number: 20210030768
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a specific pregnenolone derivative for its use for the treatment of a Cannabinoids-Related Disorder. More particularly, the invention relates to a compound of Formula (I) for its use in the treatment of a Cannabinoids-Related Disorder. Indeed, the compound of the invention is in vivo very potent in inhibiting the effects of THC, and is able to inhibit both unconditioned and conditioned effects of THC including THC self-administration and reinstatement in THC seeking in non-human primates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2019
    Publication date: February 4, 2021
    Inventors: Pier Vincenzo PIAZZA, Sandy FABRE, Mathilde METNA, Stephanie MONLEZUN, Arnau BUSQUET-GARCIA, Daniela COTA, Giovanni MARSICANO, Jean-Michel REVEST, Monique VALLEE
  • Publication number: 20190202857
    Abstract: The invention relates to a compound of Formula (I), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof: wherein R1 is C1-8 alkyl, C1-8 alkoxy, CN, NO2, amino, COOH, COOCH3, OH, N3, or halogen and R2 is H, OH, C1-8 alkyl, C1-8 alkoxy, C2-C6 alkenyl, halogen, Bn-O—, Bn- optionally substituted, or Ph- optionally substituted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2019
    Publication date: July 4, 2019
    Inventors: Pier Vincenzo Piazza, Monique Vallee, Francois-Xavier Felpin, Jean-Michel Revest, Sandy Fabre
  • Patent number: 10259839
    Abstract: The invention relates to a compound of Formula (I), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof: wherein R1 is C1-8 alkyl, C1-8 alkoxy, CN, NO2, amino, COOH, COOCH3, OH, N3, or halogen and R2 is H, OH, C1-8 alkyl, C1-8 alkoxy, C2-C6 alkenyl, halogen, Bn-O—, Bn- optionally substituted, or Ph- optionally substituted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2019
    Assignees: INSERM (INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA SANTE ET DE LA RECHERCHE MEDICALE), SC BELENOS, UNIVERSITE DE BORDEAUX
    Inventors: Pier Vincenzo Piazza, Monique Vallee, Francois-Xavier Felpin, Jean-Michel Revest, Sandy Fabre
  • Publication number: 20190071465
    Abstract: The invention relates to an antagonist of CB1 receptor for use in the treatment of a pathologic condition or disorder selected from the group consisting of bladder and gastrointestinal disorders; inflammatory diseases; cardiovascular diseases; nephropathies; glaucoma; spasticity; cancer; osteoporosis; metabolic disorders; obesity; addiction, dependence, abuse and relapse related disorders; psychiatric and neurological disorders; neurodegenerative disorders; autoimmune hepatitis and encephalitis; pain; reproductive disorders and skin inflammatory and fibrotic diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2018
    Publication date: March 7, 2019
    Applicants: INSERM (Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale), UNIVERSITE DE BORDEAUX
    Inventors: Pier Vincenzo Piazza, Monique Vallee, Giovanni Marsicano, Francois-Xavier Felpin, Luigi Bellocchio, Daniela Cota, Jean-Michel Revest, Sergio Vitiello, Umberto Spampinato, Rafael Maldonado
  • Patent number: 10150793
    Abstract: The invention relates to an antagonist of CB1 receptor for use in the treatment of a pathologic condition or disorder selected from the group consisting of bladder and gastrointestinal disorders; inflammatory diseases; cardiovascular diseases; nephropathies; glaucoma; spasticity; cancer; osteoporosis; metabolic disorders; obesity; addiction, dependence, abuse and relapse related disorders; psychiatric and neurological disorders; neurodegenerative disorders; autoimmune hepatitis and encephalitis; pain; reproductive disorders and skin inflammatory and fibrotic diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2018
    Assignees: INSERM (Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale), UNIVERSITE DE BORDEAUX
    Inventors: Pier Vincenzo Piazza, Monique Vallee, Giovanni Marsicano, Francois-Xavier Felpin, Luigi Bellocchio, Daniela Cota, Jean-Michel Revest, Sergio Vitiello, Umberto Spampinato, Rafael Maldonado
  • Patent number: 10124407
    Abstract: The present invention relates to hollow nanoparticles having inside their cavity a metal core constituted by metal seeds agglomerated with a cationic polyelectrolyte, useful in medicine as well as in the bio-imaging and/or radio-therapeutic or chemo-therapeutic techniques and also in the industry as starting materials for preparing catalysts or metamaterials in non-linear optical processes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2018
    Assignee: FONDAZIONE ISTITUTO ITALIANO DI TECNOLOGIA
    Inventors: Valerio Voliani, Vincenzo Piazza
  • Patent number: 10040816
    Abstract: The invention relates to an antagonist of CB1 receptor for use in the treatment of a pathologic condition or disorder selected from the group consisting of bladder and gastrointestinal disorders; inflammatory diseases; cardiovascular diseases; nephropathies; glaucoma; spasticity; cancer; osteoporosis; metabolic disorders; obesity; addiction, dependence, abuse and relapse related disorders; psychiatric and neurological disorders; neurodegenerative disorders; autoimmune hepatitis and encephalitis; pain; reproductive disorders and skin inflammatory and fibrotic diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2018
    Assignees: Institut National de la Sante et de la Recherche Medicale (INSERM), Universite de Bordeaux
    Inventors: Pier Vincenzo Piazza, Monique Vallee, Giovanni Marsicano, Francois-Xavier Felpin, Luigi Bellocchio, Daniela Cota, Jean-Michel Revest, Sergio Vitiello, Umberto Spampinato, Rafael Maldonado
  • Publication number: 20180036799
    Abstract: The present invention relates to hollow nanoparticles having inside their cavity a metal core constituted by metal seeds agglomerated with a cationic polyelectrolyte, useful in medicine as well as in the bio-imaging and/or radio-therapeutic or chemo-therapeutic techniques and also in the industry as starting materials for preparing catalysts or metamaterials in non-linear optical processes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2016
    Publication date: February 8, 2018
    Inventors: Valerio VOLIANI, Vincenzo PIAZZA
  • Patent number: 9732115
    Abstract: The invention relates to a compound of Formula (I), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof: wherein R1 is C1-8 alkyl, C1-8 alkoxy, CN, NO2, amino, COOH, COOCH3, OH, N3, or halogen and R2 is H, OH, C1-8 alkyl, C1-8 alkoxy, C2-C6 alkenyl, halogen, Bn-O—, Bn- optionally substituted, or Ph- optionally substituted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2017
    Assignees: INSERM (Institut National de la Sante et de la Recherche Medicale), SC BELENOS, Universite de Bordeaux
    Inventors: Pier Vincenzo Piazza, Monique Vallee, Francois-Xavier Felpin, Jean-Michel Revest, Sandy Fabre
  • Publication number: 20170226148
    Abstract: The invention relates to a compound of Formula (I), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof: wherein R1 is C1-8 alkyl, C1-8 alkoxy, CN, NO2, amino, COOH, COOCH3, OH, N3, or halogen and R2 is H, OH, C1-8 alkyl, C1-8 alkoxy, C2-C6 alkenyl, halogen, Bn-O—, Bn- optionally substituted, or Ph- optionally substituted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2017
    Publication date: August 10, 2017
    Inventors: Pier Vincenzo Piazza, Monique Vallee, Francois-Xavier Felpin, Jean-Michel Revest, Sandy Fabre
  • Patent number: 9657051
    Abstract: The invention relates to a compound of Formula (I), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof: wherein R1 is C1-8 alkyl, C1-8 alkoxy, CN, NO2, amino, COOH, COOCH3, OH, N3, or halogen and R2 is H, OH, C1-8 alkyl, C1-8 alkoxy, C2-C6 alkenyl, halogen, Bn-O—, Bn- optionally substituted, or Ph- optionally substituted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2017
    Assignees: INSERM (Institut National de la Sante et de la Recherche Medicale), SC BELENOS, Universite de Bordeaux
    Inventors: Pier Vincenzo Piazza, Monique Vallee, Francois-Xavier Felpin, Jean-Michel Revest, Sandy Fabre