Nitrogen Containing Other Than Solely As A Nitrogen In An Inorganic Ion Of An Addition Salt, A Nitro Or A Nitroso Doai Patents (Class 514/579)
  • Patent number: 8673979
    Abstract: S-alkylsiothiouronium derivatives such as S-ethylisothiouronium diethylphosphate are used for the treatment of headaches, in particular, migraines, as well as for the prevention or treatment of nausea and vomiting. The compositions of the invention are also effective in preventing or alleviating emesis associated with migraines or other medical conditions such as chemotherapy or radiotherapy, as well as other symptoms of migraines including phonophobia and photophobia.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2014
    Assignee: Meditor Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
    Inventors: Raphael Barkan, Alexander Mirimsky
  • Patent number: 8673982
    Abstract: This invention relates to certain ceramide-analogues of FTY720 (2-amino-2-[2-(4-octylphenyl)ethyl]propane-1,3-diol; fingolimod). In particular, the present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds, as well as processes for their preparation and their use in the treatment of autoimmune conditions, such as multiple sclerosis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2014
    Assignee: Novartis AG
    Inventors: Volker Brinkmann, Guido Jordine, Markus Zollinger, Claudia Sayer
  • Publication number: 20140066471
    Abstract: Disclosed is an external preparation composition having good transdermal absorbability. An external preparation composition having excellent transdermal absorbability can be produced by dissolving a medicinal substance or a salt thereof in a fatty acid-based ionic liquid to form a composite ionic composition of the medicinal substance. The external preparation composition can be used as a liquid preparation, an ointment, a cream, a plaster or the like, and enables to provide a preparation having excellent transdermal absorbability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2013
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Applicant: MEDRX CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Toshikazu YAMAGUCHI, Kenta KAWAI, Katsuhiro YAMANAKA, Noboru TATSUMI
  • Publication number: 20140066409
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds according to general formula (I), pharmaceutical compositions comprising compounds according to general formula (I) and the use of the compounds for the treatment of a bacterial infection, particularly for use as an antibiotic.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2011
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Applicants: UNIVERSITÄT KONSTANZ, RHEINISCHE FRIEDRICH-WILHELMS UNIVERSITÄT BONN
    Inventors: Günter Mayer, Christina Elsbeth Luense, Valentin Wittmann, Magnus S. Schmidt
  • Patent number: 8642661
    Abstract: Pharmaceutical combinations comprising a beta-3 adrenergic receptor agonist and a muscarinic receptor antagonist, and methods for their use are disclosed. Disclosed combinations include solabegron and oxybutynin. Methods of using the pharmaceutical combinations for the treatment of one or more symptoms associated with overactive bladder, for example, frequency of urgency, nocturia, and urinary incontinence, are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2014
    Assignee: Altherx, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen Caltabiano, Eliot Ohlstein, Stewart McCallum
  • Patent number: 8642635
    Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of formula I; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R6, A1, A2, X1, s and m are defined herein. The invention also relates to a method for manufacturing the compounds of the invention, and its therapeutic uses. The present invention further provides a combination of pharmacologically active agents and a pharmaceutical composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2014
    Assignee: Novartis AG
    Inventors: Yuki Iwaki, Toshio Kawanami, Gary Michael Ksander, Muneto Mogi
  • Patent number: 8618163
    Abstract: The invention provides well defined compounds having FPRL-1 agonist or antagonist activity. As such, the compounds of the invention are useful for treating a variety of ocular disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Assignee: Allergan, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard L. Beard, John E. Donello, Vidyasagar Vuligonda, Michael E. Garst
  • Patent number: 8618091
    Abstract: The present invention provides a photosensitizing composition for treatment of MRSA comprising a photosensitizer and chlorhexidine and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. The present invention also provides a method for reducing disease causing microbes comprising: applying the composition comprising a photosensitizer, chlorhexidine at a concentration of more than about 0.01% and less than about 2% v/v, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier to a treatment site; and applying light to the treatment site at a wavelength absorbed by the photosensitizer so as to reduce the microbes at the treatment site.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Assignee: Ondine International Ltd.
    Inventors: Cale Street, Nicolas Loebel, Lisa Pedigo
  • Patent number: 8613941
    Abstract: A synergistic antimicrobial composition comprising: (a) a hydroxymethyl-substituted phosphorus compound selected from the group consisting of tetrakis(hydroxymethyl)phosphonium salts and tris(hydroxymethyl)phosphine; and (b) tris(hydroxymethyl)nitromethane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2013
    Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventor: Bei Yin
  • Patent number: 8609897
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a novel trifluoromethylsulfonamide derivative which inhibits the processing of APP by the putative ?-secretase and thus is useful in the treatment or prevention of Alzheimer's disease. This compound possesses favorable pharmacokinetic properties in higher species (rhesus) and thus can be dosed on an intermittent dosing regiment (e.g., once weekly). When dosed on such a regiment the compound exhibits significant and continuous A? lowering without the manifestation of Notch associated gastrointestinal toxicity for extended periods, e.g., 7 days. Pharmaceutical compositions and methods of use are also included.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Matthew Daniels, Jed Hubbs, Thomas Miller
  • Patent number: 8604083
    Abstract: Compounds useful for the treatment of various metabolic disorders, such as insulin resistance syndrome, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, fatty liver disease, cachexia, obesity, atherosclerosis and arteriosclerosis, are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2013
    Assignee: Wellstat Therapeutics Corporation
    Inventors: Shalini Sharma, Reid W. Von Borstel, Kirvin L. Hodge, Michael K. Bamat, Stephen D. Wolpe
  • Patent number: 8597640
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods for improving cognitive function, improving mood, and decreasing aggression in a normal adult subject, and in a subject having symptoms characteristic of a neurological disorder, by administration of a nutriceutical formulation of the invention to the subject. The invention additionally features methods of treating neurological disorders, depression, and aggression using nutriceutical formulations. Nutriceutical compositions and formulations for use in the methods of the invention, and kits containing nutriceutical compositions and formulations, are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Assignee: University of Massachusetts Lowell
    Inventors: Thomas B. Shea, Amy Y. Chan-Daniels
  • Patent number: 8598152
    Abstract: The present invention relates to co-crystals of tramadol and co-crystal formers selected from NSAIDs/coxibs, processes for preparation of the same and their uses in pharmaceutical formulations for the treatment of pain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Assignee: Laboratorios Del Dr. Esteve, S.A.
    Inventors: Carlos Ramon Plata Salaman, Nicolas Tesson
  • Patent number: 8586633
    Abstract: Solutions for perioperative intraocular application by continuous irrigation during ophthalmologic procedures are provided. These solutions include multiple agents that act to inhibit inflammation, inhibit pain, effect mydriasis (dilation of the pupil), and/or decrease intraocular pressure, wherein the multiple agents are selected to target multiple molecular targets to achieve multiple differing physiologic functions, and are included in dilute concentrations in a balanced salt solution carrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2013
    Assignee: Omeros Corporation
    Inventors: Gregory A. Demopulos, Pamela Pierce Palmer, Jeffrey M. Herz
  • Publication number: 20130296427
    Abstract: Nerarnexane or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof for use in the treatment or prevention of tinnitus, wherein said neramexane or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof is administered to a patient afflicted with tinnitus caused by stress or acute hearing loss.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2012
    Publication date: November 7, 2013
    Applicant: MERZ PHARMA GmbH & CO. KGaA
    Inventors: Michael Althaus, Barbara Ellers-Lenz
  • Patent number: 8557266
    Abstract: A synergistic antimicrobial composition comprising: (a) a hydroxymethyl-substituted phosphorus compound selected from the group consisting of tetrakis(hydroxymethyl)phoshponium salts and tris(hydroxymethyl)phosphine; and (b) tris(hydroxymethyl)nitromethane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2013
    Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventor: Bei Yin
  • Patent number: 8541472
    Abstract: Antiseptic compositions comprising at least one salt of EDTA are disclosed. These compositions have broad spectrum antimicrobial and antifungal activity and they also have anticoagulant properties. The antiseptic compositions have also demonstrated activity in penetrating and breaking down microbial slime, or biofilms. They are safe for human and medical uses and may be used as prophylactic preparations to prevent infection, or to reduce the proliferation of and/or eliminate existing or established infections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2013
    Assignee: Aseptica, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter Kite, David Hatton
  • Patent number: 8530523
    Abstract: The subject invention provides materials and methods for improving alcohol metabolism in animals. In a preferred embodiment, the invention provides methods for increasing the ability of people to consume alcohol while reducing hangovers or other effects of intoxication. Specifically exemplified herein is the use of a cysteamine compound to reduce the adverse effects of alcohol consumption. For example, the undesirable and unpleasant symptoms association with hangovers can be reduced through consumption, according to the subject invention, of cysteamine hydrochloride.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2013
    Assignee: Omega Bio-Pharma (I.P.1) Ltd.
    Inventors: Wen Qin Tang, Francis Chi
  • Patent number: 8524778
    Abstract: The present invention pertains generally to the field of therapeutic compounds, and more specifically to certain aryl sulfonamides and related compounds (collectively referred to herein as ‘BPSAAA compounds’), as described herein, and including, for example, biphenyl-4-sulfonic acid (hydroxyalkyl-phenyl)-amides and related compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Assignee: PIMCO 2664 Limited
    Inventors: Iain Robert Greig, Robert Jurgen Van't Hof, Stuart Hamilton Ralston
  • Patent number: 8524214
    Abstract: Polyal-Drug conjugates comprising a variable rate-releasing linker are described along with methods of making such conjugates. Uses for such Polyal-Drug conjugates is also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Assignee: Mersana Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Aleksandr Yurkovetskiy, Mao Yin, Gui Liu, Laura C. Akullian, John J. Kane, Cheri A. Stevenson, Charles E. Hammond, Russell C. Petter, John H. Van Duzer, Timothy B. Lowinger
  • Patent number: 8501816
    Abstract: Memantine compositions and methods of use are described herein. In some embodiments, the compositions comprise memantine and an absorption enhancer, or memantine and an elimination enhancer, or memantine and an absorption enhancer and an elimination enhancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2013
    Assignee: Cerecor, Inc.
    Inventors: Blake Paterson, Mark Ginski, Brendan Canning
  • Patent number: 8501167
    Abstract: Provided herein are compositions and methods for targeted ablation of mutational escape in the face of cancer therapeutic agents. Compositions comprising the yeast-based vehicles are used in combination with other cancer therapeutic agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2013
    Assignee: GlobeImmune, Inc.
    Inventors: David Apelian, Alex Franzusoff, Timothy C. Rodell
  • Publication number: 20130165522
    Abstract: This invention provides a pharmaceutical composition for topical application to the skin of a patient in need of, comprising neramexane or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and at least one gel forming agent for the treatment or prevention of inflammatory skin diseases such as impetigo contagiosa, acne, rosacea, eczema, atopic dermatitis, contact dermatitis, seborrheic dermatitis, psoriasis, and/or oily skin. The at least one gel forming agent comprises polymers with neutral and/or positively charged polymer backbones.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2011
    Publication date: June 27, 2013
    Applicant: MERZ PHARMA GmbH & CO. KGaA
    Inventors: Petra Scheppler, Bernhard Hauptmeier, Alexander Linko, Harry Abts
  • Patent number: 8470887
    Abstract: Provided, among other things, is a delivery module for a non-greasy, water-based urea composition comprising: an aerosol delivery device; within the aerosol delivery device, the urea composition comprising 20% or more urea by weight, non-greasy lipophilic component(s), and a frothing agent, the urea composition having a viscosity low enough to support aerosol delivery, and the urea composition effective to form a foam upon propellant-driven aerosol delivery; and within the aerosol delivery device, a propellant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2013
    Assignee: Quinnova Pharamaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventor: Mats Silvander
  • Publication number: 20130158124
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the treatment of an individual afflicted with mast cell mediated diseases comprising administering to the individual an effective amount of a 1-amino-alkylcyclohexane derivative.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2013
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Applicant: MERZ PHARMA GmbH & CO. KGaA
    Inventor: MERZ PHARMA GmbH & CO. KGaA
  • Publication number: 20130150449
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the treatment of an individual afflicted with inflammatory skin diseases comprising administering to the individual an effective amount of a 1-amino-alkylcyclohexane derivative.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2013
    Publication date: June 13, 2013
    Applicant: MERZ PHARMA GmbH & CO. KGaA
    Inventor: MERZ PHARMA GmbH & CO., KGaA
  • Publication number: 20130142870
    Abstract: Unit comprising neramexane, a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, conjugate, prodrug, polymorphic form, isomer, or derivative thereof; and a release-controlling excipient; wherein said unit has a diameter of from 0.1 to less than 6 mm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2011
    Publication date: June 6, 2013
    Applicant: MERZ PHARMA GmbH & CO. KGaA
    Inventors: Bernhard Hauptmeier, Brigitte Purmann
  • Patent number: 8454944
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a re-applicable mascara composition containing a unique combination of a chemically modified wax and a polymeric film former including a copolymer of vinylpyrrolidone and aminoacrylates. The mascara composition of the present invention can be readily re-applied to eyelashes hours after the initial application to increase the lash volume, without the discomfort and clumping commonly caused by attempts to re-apply mascara to already-coated eyelashes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2013
    Assignee: ELC Management, LLC
    Inventors: Katie Ann Frampton, Paul Henry Marotta, John R. Castro, Arlene G. Ting-Jenulis
  • Patent number: 8454940
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a stabilizing composition comprising (a) an effective stabilizing amount of at least one merocyanine derivative having an absorption maximum of 350 to 400 nm, and (b) at least one UV filter selected from benzotriazole derivatives; and optionally (c) at least one excited state quencher; for the protection of body care and household products against the deleterious effects of light, heat and oxygen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2013
    Assignee: BASF SE
    Inventors: Barbara Wagner, Oliver Reich, Alexander Mantler, Michael Schork
  • Patent number: 8450378
    Abstract: This invention provides a method of inactivating human noroviruses and other acid stable viruses. The method includes the step of contacting the virus with a virucidally-enhanced alcoholic composition that includes an alcohol, and an enhancer selected from cationic oligomers and polymers, chaotropic agents, and mixtures thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2013
    Assignee: GOJO Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Marcia Snyder, David R. Macinga, James W. Arbogast
  • Patent number: 8440720
    Abstract: The present invention relates, in part, to methods of treatment, prevention, and inhibition of viral disorders. In one aspect, the present invention relates to inhibition of the M2 proton channel of influenza viruses (e.g. influenza A virus) and other similar viroporins (e.g., VP24 of Ebola and Marburg viruses; and NS3 protein of Bluetongue). The present invention further relates, inter alia, to compounds which have been shown to possess antiviral activity, in particular, inhibiting the M2 proton channel of influenza viruses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2013
    Assignee: Influmedix, Inc.
    Inventors: Jizhou Wang, Xiaodong Fan, Lidia Cristian
  • Patent number: 8436195
    Abstract: The use of malachite green in the form of a tetramethyldiamino-triphenyl-carbinol anhydro-oxalate [(C23H25N2)—(C2HO4)]2—C2H2O4 of the following structural formula as a drug for treating malignant neoplasms administered in a single dose of 1 to 2 g. Malachite green can be used when dissolved in an aqueous solution or in a physiological salt solution or in spirit. In different cases, the malachite green solution is perorally administered before and after a meal or is injected per rectum, or a 1% malachite green solution is intravenously introduced, or the malachite green is applied as a rectal suppository component or as a component of 1-5% ointment. The medicinal agent exhibits an extended range of therapeutic actions with respect to different oncological diseases, is freely available, not expensive, non-toxic, does not generate side effects when used in pharmaceutically acceptable doses, and makes it possible to reduce a treating time and to increase the efficiency of treatment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2013
    Inventor: Mikhail Vladimirovich Kutushov
  • Patent number: 8410177
    Abstract: A compound has Formula VIII where, X is —C(O)R, —C(O)OR, —CN, —NO2, —S(O)2R?, —P(O)(OR)2; each R is individually H, alkyl, or alkenyl; R? is alkyl or akenyl; R1 is aryl, alkenyl, arylalkenyl, heterocyclyl, or heteroaryl; and R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9, R10, and R11 are individually H, alkoxy, or hydroxy. In some cases, X is NO2. Pharmaceutical compositions of the compound of Formula VIII with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier may be prepared. The compounds may be used for inhibition of cyclooxygenase-2.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2013
    Assignee: Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
    Inventors: Irishi N. N. Namboothiri, Narasimham Ayyagari, Deena Jose
  • Patent number: 8399519
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the treatment of an individual afflicted with mast cell mediated diseases comprising administering to the individual an effective amount of a 1-amino-alkylcyclohexane derivative.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2013
    Assignee: Merz Pharma GmbH & Co. KGaA
    Inventor: Hjalmar Kurzen
  • Patent number: 8398759
    Abstract: An ecologically compatible anti-microbial-adhesion agent is described, which is particularly suitable for use in anti-fouling paints, preferably for boats, characterized in that it comprises a compound selected from eugenol, vanillin, benzaldehyde substituted with one or two substituents selected from the groups —OH (hydroxy) and —OCH3 (methoxy), or any combination thereof. An anti-fouling paint is also described, particularly for boats, comprising the anti-microbial-adhesion agent mentioned above and other components selected from conventional biocides, solvents, resins, pigments, charges and fillings, and combinations thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2013
    Assignee: Biopaint S.R.L.
    Inventors: Cecilia Calisti, Giulio Zanaroli, Fabio Fava, Alessandra Bontempi Di Roccaspada, Maurizio Ruzzi
  • Patent number: 8394857
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the treatment of an individual afflicted with inflammatory skin diseases comprising administering to the individual an effective amount of a 1-amino-alkylcyclohexane derivative.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2013
    Assignee: Merz Pharma GmbH & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Peter Boderke, Alexander Gebauer, Bhushan Hardas, Bernhard Hauptmeier, Rainer Pooth
  • Patent number: 8377978
    Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of formula I; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R6, A1, A2, X1, s and m are defined herein. The invention also relates to a method for manufacturing the compounds of the invention, and its therapeutic uses. The present invention further provides a combination of pharmacologically active agents and a pharmaceutical composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2013
    Assignee: Novartis AG
    Inventors: Yuki Iwaki, Toshio Kawanami, Gary Michael Ksander, Muneto Mogi
  • Patent number: 8372888
    Abstract: Provided are novel compositions which uniquely inhibit sphingosine kinase Type 1 (SphK1) and which are useful in a number of applications including killing or damaging cancer cells, inducing apoptosis, inhibiting growth, metastasis and development of chemoresistance in cancer cells, leukemia, increasing the effectiveness of anti-cancer agents, attenuating immune reactivity, inhibiting survival signaling in cancer cells, and reducing symptoms of multiple sclerosis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2013
    Assignee: Enzo Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert E. Zipkin, Sarah Spiegel, Jeffrey Kroll Adams
  • Patent number: 8372830
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of reducing cardiotoxicity and/or improving survival from treatment with anthracycline agents comprising administering a therapeutically effective amount of a composition comprising a vasopressin antagonist compound or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof as an active ingredient, administered simultaneously or prior to the anthracycline administration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2013
    Assignee: Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yongge Liu, Junichi Kambayashi
  • Patent number: 8367116
    Abstract: The invention provides compositions and methods for treating a subject who has suffered from a central nervous system disorder. More particularly, the invention provides sustained polymeric drug delivery systems having a polymer particle, a therapeutic agent, and a buoyancy agent for direct delivery of therapeutic agents into the central nervous system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Assignee: Seacoast Neuroscience, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Pratt, Samuel S. Macausland, Keith Baker
  • Patent number: 8354452
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for treating diabetes mellitus, neuropsychological and neurological disorders in a particular group of patient. More specifically, the invention relates to methods of treating diabetes mellitus, neuropsychological and neurological disorders in patients having defective potassium channels. The invention may be used in human subjects, particularly adults or children, and is appropriate to treat various neurological disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2013
    Assignees: Assistance Publique-Hopitaux de Paris, Universite Paris Descartes
    Inventors: Michel Polak, Paul Czernichow
  • Patent number: 8354454
    Abstract: The compounds of Formula I are pro-drugs of CETP inhibitors having a central oxazolidinone ring. The compounds cyclize by the elimination of HX to form an oxazolidinone ring after administration to a patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2013
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Sander G. Mills, Amjad Ali, Cameron Smith
  • Patent number: 8337824
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to compositions of a linear polyol and a salt of a crosslinked cation exchange polymer comprising a fluoro group and an acid group. These compositions are useful to bind potassium in the gastrointestinal tract.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2012
    Assignee: Relypsa, Inc.
    Inventors: Detlef Albrecht, Michael Burdick, Han-Ting Chang, Dominique Charmot, Ramakrishnan Chidambaram, Eric Connor, Sherin Halfon, I-Zu Huang, Mingjun Liu, Jonathan Mills, Werner Strüver
  • Patent number: 8334322
    Abstract: Drug substances comprising a pharmaceutically acceptable organic acid addition salt of amine containing pharmaceutically active compounds useful for the treatment of a therapeutic ailment administration and exhibiting prophylactic properties when employed in non-therapeutic administration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2012
    Assignee: Pisgah Laboratories, LLC
    Inventors: David William Bristol, Clifford Riley King, Joseph Pike Mitchener, Jr., Vicki Haynes Audia
  • Publication number: 20120315318
    Abstract: A transdermal preparation comprising a multivalent metal chloride, a basic drug having an amino group, and an ester group-containing base material, is useful because of its excellent drug content stability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2011
    Publication date: December 13, 2012
    Applicant: HISAMITSU PHARMACEUTICAL CO., INC.
    Inventors: Arata Toshimitsu, Satoshi Amano, Kumi Morimoto
  • Patent number: 8329719
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of treating neurodegenerative diseases comprising administering to the subject a compound having the structure: wherein ? and R1-R8 are described herein, or a compound having the structure: wherein Y, Z, and R21, R24, R25, and R31-R33 are described herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2012
    Assignee: Lixte Biotechnology, Inc.
    Inventor: John S. Kovach
  • Patent number: 8318809
    Abstract: Methods and compositions for treating skin conditions, in particular jellyfish stings, are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2012
    Inventor: John C. Grayson
  • Patent number: 8314151
    Abstract: Provided are novel compositions and analogs which are useful in a number of applications, indications and diseases, as well as for monitoring pharmakinetics and patient management. These compounds and analogs are applicable to treating tumors of the central nervous system, e.g., glioblastoma (GBM).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2012
    Assignee: Enzo Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Sarah Spiegel, Robert Elliot Zipkin, Jeffrey Kroll Adams
  • Patent number: 8278457
    Abstract: The invention is directed to a class of compounds, including the pharmaceutically acceptable salts of the compounds, having the structure of formula I: as defined in the specification. The invention is also directed to compositions containing and uses of the compounds of formula I.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2012
    Assignee: Pfizer Inc.
    Inventors: Anton F. J. Fliri, Randall James Gallaschun, Christopher John O'Donnell, Jacob Bradley Schwarz, Barbara E. Segelstein
  • Patent number: RE44704
    Abstract: The present invention is based on the discovery that the administration of at least one immunoconjugate and at least one chemotherapeutic agent provides an unexpectedly superior treatment for cancer. The present invention is directed to compositions comprising at least one immunoconjugate and at least one chemotherapeutic agent and to methods of treating cancer using at least one immunoconjugate and at least one chemotherapeutic agent. The present invention also provides methods of modulating the growth of selected cell populations, such as cancer cells, by administering a therapeutically effective amount of at least one chemotherapeutic agent and at least one immunoconjugate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2014
    Assignee: Immunogen Inc.
    Inventors: Ravi V. J. Chari, Walter A. Blättler