Patents Represented by Attorney Hoxie & Associates LLC
  • Patent number: 8003800
    Abstract: The invention relates to thiophene derivatives of formula (I)/their preparation and their use as pharmaceutically active compounds. Said compounds particularly act as immunosuppressive agents wherein: A represents *—CO—CH?CH—, *—CO—CH2CH2—, *—CO—CH2—NH—, wherein the asterisks indicate the bond that is linked to the thiophene group of Formula (I), and R1-R3 are as defined in the claims.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2011
    Assignee: Actelion Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
    Inventors: Martin Bolli, David Lehmann, Boris Mathys, Claus Mueller, Oliver Nayler, Beat Steiner, Jörg Velker
  • Patent number: 7994198
    Abstract: Compounds of formula (I); wherein R represents various substituent groups, are useful as inhibitors of glucosylceramide synthase.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2011
    Assignee: Actelion Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
    Inventors: Mezher Hussein Ali, Michael Glen Orchard
  • Patent number: 7989189
    Abstract: The present invention relates to modified GTP cyclohydrolase II enzymes that display increased specific activity, and to polynucleotides encoding them. The invention further pertains to vectors comprising these polynucleotides and host cells containing such vectors. The invention provides a method for producing the modified enzyme and a method for producing riboflavin, a riboflavin precursor, FMN, FAD, or a derivative thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2011
    Assignee: DSM IP Assets B.V.
    Inventors: Sybille Ebert, Hans-Peter Hohnmann, Martin Lehmann, Nigel John Mouncey, Markus Wyss
  • Patent number: 7985760
    Abstract: Compounds of formula (I): wherein R represents various substituent groups, are useful as inhibitors of glucosylceramide synthase.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2011
    Assignee: Actelion Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
    Inventors: Mezher Hussein Ali, Michael Glen Orchard
  • Patent number: 7981924
    Abstract: The invention relates to novel thiophene derivatives, their preparation and their use as pharmaceutically active compounds. Said compounds particularly act as immunosuppressive agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2011
    Assignee: Actelion Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
    Inventors: Martin Bolli, David Lehmann, Boris Mathys, Claus Mueller, Oliver Nayler, Beat Steiner, Jörg Velker
  • Patent number: 7968720
    Abstract: The invention relates to novel secondary amine derivatives of formula (I) and the use thereof as active ingredients in the preparation of pharmaceutical compositions. The invention also concerns related aspects including processes for the preparation of the compounds, pharmaceutical compositions containing one or more of those compounds and especially their use as inhibitors of renin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2011
    Assignee: Actelion Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
    Inventors: Olivier Bezencon, Daniel Bur, Olivier Corminboeuf, Daniel Dube, Corinna Grisostomi, Dwight MacDonald, Dan McKay, David Powell, Lubos Remen, Sylvia Richard-Bildstein, John Scheigetz, Michel Therien, Thomas Weller
  • Patent number: 7959945
    Abstract: The invention relates to dispersible tablets comprising the compound 4-tert-butyl-N-[6-(2-hydroxy-ethoxy)-5-(2-methoxy-phenoxy)-2-(pyrimidin-2-yl)-pyrimidin-4-yl]-benzenesulfonamide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2011
    Assignee: Actelion Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
    Inventors: Lovelace Holman, Timm Trenktrog
  • Patent number: 7951794
    Abstract: The invention relates to novel thiophene derivatives, their preparation and their use as pharmaceutically active compounds. Said compounds particularly act as immunosuppressive agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2011
    Assignee: Actelion Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
    Inventors: Martin Bolli, David Lehmann, Boris Mathys, Claus Mueller, Jörg Velker
  • Patent number: 7928093
    Abstract: A compound of formula (I) wherein R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5 are as defined in the specification, processes for their production, their uses, in particular in transplantation, and pharmaceutical compositions containing them.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2011
    Assignee: Novartis AG
    Inventors: Klaus Hinterding, Klemens Högenauer, Peter Nussbaumer
  • Patent number: 7915259
    Abstract: The invention relates to a novel 3,9-diazabicyclo[3.3.1]nonene derivative of formula (I), enantiomers thereof, and their use thereof as active ingredients in the preparation of pharmaceutical compositions. The invention also concerns related aspects including processes for the preparation of the compounds, pharmaceutical compositions containing at least one compound of formula (I): or (I?): and especially their use as inhibitors of renin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2011
    Assignee: Actelion Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
    Inventors: Olivier Bezencon, Daniel Bur, Walter Fischli, Lubos Remen, Sylvia Richard-Bildstein, Thierry Sifferlen, Thomas Weller
  • Patent number: 7910586
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods and compositions for modulating levels of amyloid-? peptide (A?) exhibited by cells or tissues. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions and methods of screening for compounds that modulate A? levels. The invention also provides modulation of A? levels via selective modulation (e.g., inhibition) of ATP-dependent ?-secretase activity. The invention also provides methods of preventing, treating or ameliorating the symptoms of a disorder, including but not limited to an A?-related disorder, by administering a modulator of ?-secretase, including, but not limited to, a selective inhibitor of ATP-dependent ?-secretase activity or an agent that decreases the formation of active (or optimally active) ?-secretase. The invention also provides the use of inhibitors of ATP-dependent ?-secretase activity to prevent, treat or ameliorate the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2011
    Assignee: The Rockefeller University
    Inventors: William Netzer, Paul Greengard, Huaxi Xu
  • Patent number: 7897617
    Abstract: The invention provides 3-(2-hydroxy-2,2-dithien-2-ylacetoxy)-1-(3-phenoxypropyl)-1-azoniabicyclo[2.2.2] octane in salt form, pharmaceutical compositions comprising it, and methods of using it for treatment of respiratory disorders, in association with steroids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2011
    Assignee: Almirall Prodesfarma S.A.
    Inventors: Maria Dolors Fernandez Forner, Maria Prat Quiñones, Maria Antonia Buil Albero
  • Patent number: 7875726
    Abstract: The invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing at least one thiazolidin-4-one derivative to prevent or treat disorders associated with an activated immune system. Furthermore, the invention relates to novel thiazolidin-4-one derivatives notably for use as pharmaceutically active compounds. Said compounds particularly act also as immunosuppressive agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2011
    Assignee: Actelion Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
    Inventors: Christoph Binkert, Martin Bolli, Boris Mathys, Claus Mueller, Michael Scherz, Oliver Nayler
  • Patent number: 7868012
    Abstract: The invention relates to novel sulfamic acid amides and their use as active ingredients in the preparation of pharmaceutical compositions. The invention also concerns related aspects including pharmaceutical compositions containing one or more of those compounds and especially their use as endothelin receptor antagonists.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2011
    Assignee: Actelion Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
    Inventors: Martin Bolli, Christoph Boss, Martine Clozel, Walter Fischli, Thomas Weller
  • Patent number: 7863316
    Abstract: The present invention relates to extended release pharmaceutical compositions of Levetiracetam and processes for preparing the same. The extended release tablet of Levetiracetam is with a core comprising of Levetiracetam and water dispersible rate controlling polymer, and the tablet core is optionally functional coated comprising a combination of water non-dispersible and/or water dispersible polymer. It provides extended therapeutically effective plasma levels over a twenty four hour period with diminished incidences of neuropsychiatric adverse events by eliminating the troughs and peaks of drug concentration in a patient's blood plasma. The composition also exhibits no food effect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2011
    Assignee: UCB Pharma S.A.
    Inventors: Rajesh Kshirsagar, Ashwin Rao, Nilesh Malaviya, Kaustubh Jinturkar
  • Patent number: 7858122
    Abstract: An extended release pharmaceutical composition of Levetiracetam with once a day dosage regime and the process of preparing it. The extended release tablet of Levetiracetam is with the core comprising of Levetiracetam and water dispersible rate controlling polymer, and the tablet core is optionally functional coated comprising a combination of water non-dispersible and/or water dispersible polymer. It provides extended therapeutically effective plasma levels over a twenty four hour period with diminished incidences of neuropsychiatric adverse events by eliminating the troughs and peaks of drug concentration in a patients blood plasma, which comprises administering orally to a patient in need thereof, an extended release tablet that provides a peak blood plasma level of Levetiracetam in from about eight to about Sixteen hours. The core is prepared by Wet granulation, Dry granulation or Direct compression and optionally the tablet core is coated either in an coating pan or in and Fluidized bed system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2010
    Assignee: UCB Pharma S.A.
    Inventors: Rajesh Kshirsagar, Mayank Joshi, Yogesh Raichandani
  • Patent number: 7855288
    Abstract: A compound of formula (I): wherein the substituents are as defined in the specification as inhibitor of C-Jun N terminal Kinases (JNK) and P-38 Kinases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2010
    Assignee: Novartis AG
    Inventor: Qing Dong
  • Patent number: 7851475
    Abstract: A compound of formula I wherein R, Ra and Rb are as defined in the specification, processes for their production, their uses, in particular in transplantation, and pharmaceutical compositions containing them.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2010
    Assignee: Novartis AG
    Inventors: Maurice Van Eis, Jürgen Wagner, Peter Von Matt
  • Patent number: 7846964
    Abstract: The invention relates to novel thiophene derivatives, their preparation and their use as pharmaceutically active compounds. Said compounds particularly act as immunosuppressive agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2010
    Assignee: Actelion Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
    Inventors: Martin Bolli, David Lehmann, Boris Mathys, Claus Mueller, Oliver Nayler, J{umlaut over ())}{umlaut over (})}org Velker, Thomas Weller
  • Patent number: 7842483
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a novel cytochrome c oxidase complex, genetic materials useful for the preparation of the said complex, such as recombinant polypeptides involved in cytochrome c oxidase complex, recombinant DNA fragments, expression vectors, recombinant organisms and the like. Those novel cytochrome c oxidase complex and genetic materials may be originated from a microorganism having the identifying characteristics of Gluconobacter oxydans DSM 4025. The present invention also provides a method for the preparation of the said novel recombinant cytochrome c oxidase complex and a process for the production of 2-keto-L-gulonic acid (2KGA).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2010
    Assignee: DSM Nutritional Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Akira Asakura, Tatsuo Hoshino, Masako Shinjoh