Patents Represented by Attorney, Agent or Law Firm Debra Z. Anderson
  • Patent number: 6531637
    Abstract: A process for the preparation of resorcinol using the meta-phenylenediamine hydrolysis reaction is provided. A reactor vessel made of a suitable material such as zirconium or a zirconium alloy is used, thus resisting corrosion and formation of resinous materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2003
    Assignee: Indspec Chemical Corporation
    Inventors: Raj B. Durairaj, Gary A. Jesionowski
  • Patent number: 6518426
    Abstract: Novel pyrrolo[3,2-d]pyrimidine derivatives of the following general formula are disclosed. These compounds are useful in the treatment of bacterial infections such as Toxoplasmosis gondii and Pneumocystis carinii, and various types of cancer, through their action on dihydrofolate reductase and thymidylate syndmase enzymes. Methods of inhibiting these enzymes, by administration of these compounds, are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2003
    Assignee: Duquesne University of the Holy Ghost
    Inventor: Aleem Gangjee
  • Patent number: 6514493
    Abstract: An isolated cDNA molecule comprising an amino acid sequence encoding an amino-terminal protein fragment of murine glycoprotein 110 is disclosed. Therapeutic methods for treating tumor-bearing patients are also disclosed, as are prophylactic methods for vaccinating patients. An animal model for studying tumors is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 1997
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2003
    Assignee: University of Pittsburgh of the Commonwealth System of Higher Education
    Inventors: Albert B. DeLeo, Douglas Loftus, Ettore Appella
  • Patent number: 6509385
    Abstract: This invention provides deformable low density trauma mitigation or pressure reducing composition comprising a viscous fluid and a plurality of macroparticulates and, optionally, microparticulates dispersed within the viscous fluid. The viscous fluid can comprise a water/oil emulsion, a glycerin/water mixture, a plasticizer or the like. In a further embodiment the composition comprises a viscous fluid and an enhancer which is a polytetrafluoroethylene-molybdenum disulfide combination.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2003
    Inventor: Joel L. Sereboff
  • Patent number: 6476840
    Abstract: A radiation-curable ink, a method of making the ink, a thermal transfer printer ribbon having a radiation-curable ink layer, and a thermal transfer printer with an actinic energy source are provided. A method of thermal transfer printing using an ink ribbon having radiation-curable components is also provided. The radiation curable components of the ink can be thermally dried and are cured after printing of an image on a receiving article.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2002
    Assignee: Sony Chemical Corporation of America
    Inventors: Jeffrey F. Taylor, John T. Whalen, Lara A. Reed, Richard G. Crooks, Marlee A. Vrbanic
  • Patent number: 6472457
    Abstract: Methods for preparing formaldehyde-free resorcinol resins are disclosed. The methods generally comprise reacting resorcinol first with dicyclopentadiene and then reacting that mixture with an olefinic compound. The resins produced by this method are also disclosed, as are rubber compositions utilizing the present resins. The resins are characterized as having a free resorcinol content of about 1 wt. % or less, and yielding a suitable softening point when used in rubber applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2002
    Assignee: Indspec Chemical Corporation
    Inventors: Raj B. Durairaj, Alex Peterson, Jr.
  • Patent number: 6451286
    Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions comprising a macromolecular pharmaceutical agent in mixed micellar form are disclosed. The mixed micelles are formed from an alkali metal alkyl sulfate, and at least three different micelle-forming compounds as described in the specification. Micelle size ranges between about 1 and 10 nanometers. Methods for making and using the compositions are also disclosed. A preferred method for administering the present composition is through the buccal region of the mouth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2002
    Assignee: Generex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
    Inventor: Pankaj Modi
  • Patent number: 6436367
    Abstract: A mixed micellar aerosol pharmaceutical formulation includes a micellar proteinic pharmaceutical agent, an alkali metal lauryl sulphate, at least three micelle forming compounds, a phenol and a propellant. The micelle forming compounds are selected from the group consisting of lecithin, hyaluronic acid, pharmaceutically acceptable salts of hyaluronic acid, glycolic acid, lactic acid, chamomile extract, cucumber extract, oleic acid, linoleic acid, linolenic acid, monoolein, monooleates, monolaurates, borage oil, evening of primrose oil, menthol, trihydroxy oxo cholanyl glycine and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, glycerin, polyglycerin, lysine, polylysine, triolein, polyoxyethylene ethers and analogues thereof, polidocanol alkyl ethers and analogues thereof. The amount of each micelle forming compound is present in a concentration of from 1 to 20 wt./wt. % of the total formulation, and the total concentration of micelle forming compounds are less than 50 wt./wt. % of the formulation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2002
    Assignee: Generex Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventor: Pankaj Modi
  • Patent number: 6436918
    Abstract: Novel sulfatase inhibitor compounds useful in the treatment of estrogen dependent illnesses are disclosed. These compounds generally comprise a steroid nucleus substituted at the C17 position. Methods for synthesizing these compounds and using them in the therapeutic and/or prophylactic treatment of a patient are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2002
    Assignees: Duquesne University of the Holy Ghost, Kyowa Hakko Kogyo Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Pui-Kai Li, Chikara Murakata, Shiro Akinaga
  • Patent number: 6432383
    Abstract: A mixed micellar pharmaceutical formulation includes a micellar proteinic pharmaceutical agent, an alkali metal lauryl sulphate, alkali metal salicylate, a pharmaceutically acceptable edetate and at least one absorption enhancing compounds. The absorption enhancing compounds are selected from the group consisting of lecithin, hyaluronic acid, pharmaceutically acceptable salts of hyaluronic acid, octylphenoxypolyethoxyethanol, glycolic acid, lactic acid, chamomile extract, cucumber extract, oleic acid, linolenic acid, borage oil, evening of primrose oil, trihydroxy oxo cholanylglycine, glycerin, polyglycerin, lysine, polylysine, triolein and mixtures thereof. The amount of each absorption enhancing compound is present in a concentration of from 1 to 10 wt./wt. % of the total formulation, and the total concentration of absorption enhancing compounds are less than 50 wt./wt. % of the formulation. A method for administering insulin to the buccal mucosa using a metered dose inhaler is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2002
    Assignee: Generex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
    Inventor: Pankaj Modi
  • Patent number: 6433000
    Abstract: Novel sulfatase inhibitor/estrogen receptor blocker compounds useful in the treatment of estrogen dependent illnesses are disclosed. The compounds generally comprise a sulfamate moiety and an aromatic, estrogen receptor blocker moiety. Methods for synthesizing these compounds and using them in the therapeutic and/or prophylactic treatment of an estrogen-dependent disease are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2002
    Assignee: Duquesne University of the Holy Ghost
    Inventors: Pui-Kai Li, Kyle W. Selcer
  • Patent number: 6423720
    Abstract: This invention discloses compounds, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates and prodrugs thereof, useful in therapeutically and/or prophylactically treating patients with an illness. Such illnesses include cancer, and secondary infections caused by Pneumocystis carinii, Toxoplasma gondii, Mycobacterium tuberculosis, and Mycobacterium avium. The compounds themselves, methods of making these compounds, and methods of using these compounds are all disclosed. The compounds include 5-thiapyrimidines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2002
    Assignee: Duquesne University of the Holy Ghost
    Inventor: Aleem Gangjee
  • Patent number: 6420370
    Abstract: This invention discloses compounds, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, useful in therapeutically and/or prophylactically treating patients with an illness. Such illnesses include cancer, and secondary infections caused by Pneumocystis carinii and Toxoplasmosis gondii in immunocompromised patients. The compounds themselves, methods of making these compounds, and methods of using these compounds are all disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2002
    Assignee: Duquesne University of the Holy Ghost
    Inventor: Aleem Gangjee
  • Patent number: 6416789
    Abstract: A wood treatment material having a synergistic combination of fungicides including boron-containing compounds, organo-iodine compounds and amine-oxides is provided. This combination is shown to be especially effective in providing resistance to decay, mold and mildew when wood is treated with this combination. Also provided is wood treated by this combination, and a method of treatment for composite wood.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2002
    Assignee: Kop-Coat, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian Marks, Alan S. Ross, Hans A. Ward
  • Patent number: 6399595
    Abstract: Novel sulfatase inhibitor compounds useful in the treatment of estrogen dependent illnesses are disclosed. These compounds generally comprise a steroid nucleus substituted at the C17 position. Methods for synthesizing these compounds and using them in the therapeutic and/or prophylactic treatment of a patient are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2002
    Assignees: Duquesne University of the Holy Ghost, Kyowa Hakko Kogyo Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Pui-Kai Li, Chikara Murakata, Shiro Akinaga
  • Patent number: 6386266
    Abstract: A substrate system for receiving a deposit of sprayed metal droplets including a movable outer substrate on which the sprayed metal droplets are deposited. The substrate system also includes an inner substrate disposed adjacent the outer substrate where the sprayed metal droplets are deposited on the outer substrate. The inner substrate includes zones of differing thermal conductivity to resist substrate layer porosity and to resist formation of large grains and coarse constituent particles in a bulk layer of the metal droplets which have accumulated on the outer substrate. A spray forming apparatus and associated method of spray forming a molten metal to form a metal product using the substrate system of the invention is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2002
    Assignee: Alcoa Inc.
    Inventors: Men G. Chu, William P. Chernicoff
  • Patent number: 6375975
    Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions comprising a macromolecular pharmaceutical agent in mixed micellar form are disclosed. The mixed micelles are formed from an alkali metal alkyl sulfate, and at least three different micelle-forming compounds as described in the specification. Micelle size ranges between about 1 and 10 nanometers. Methods for making and using the compositions are also disclosed. A preferred method for administering the present composition is through the buccal region of the mouth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2002
    Assignee: Generex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
    Inventor: Pankaj Modi
  • Patent number: 6376687
    Abstract: Novel sulfatase inhibitor compounds useful in the treatment of estrogen dependent illnesses are disclosed. These compounds generally comprise a steroid nucleus substituted at the C17 position. Methods for synthesizing these compounds and using them in the therapeutic and/or prophylactic treatment of a patient are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2002
    Assignees: Duquesne University of the Holy Ghost, Kyowa Hakko Kogyo Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Pui-Kai Li, Chikara Murakata, Shiro Akinaga
  • Patent number: 6350458
    Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions comprising a macromolecular pharmaceutical agent in micellar form are disclosed. The micelles are formed from an alkali metal alkyl sulfate, and at least one additional micelle-forming compound as described in the specification. An alkali metal salicylate and a pharmaceutically acceptable edetate are also included in the composition. Micelle size ranges between about 1 and 10 nanometers. Methods for making and using the compositions are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2002
    Assignee: Generex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
    Inventor: Pankaj Modi
  • Patent number: 6350432
    Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition solubilized in a propellant that can be administered buccally or to the lungs using a metered dose dispenser is provided. The composition comprises a pharmaceutical agent; glycerin and/or polyglycerin; phenol and/or methyl phenol; and at least one absorption enhancing compound. A pressurized container with the composition and a methods of making the composition are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2002
    Assignee: Generex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
    Inventor: Pankaj Modi