Patents Assigned to Opus Genetics, Inc.
  • Patent number: 12735389
    Abstract: This invention provides methods for synthesizing phentolamine mesylate from phentolamine and methanesulfonic acid in the presence of acetone and water. The methods of the present invention provide highly pure phentolamine mesylate. The invention also provides highly pure phentolamine mesylate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2024
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2026
    Assignee: Opus Genetics, Inc.
    Inventor: Daniela Carmen Oniciu
  • Patent number: 12734126
    Abstract: The invention provides aqueous ophthalmic solutions of phentolamine or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, medical kits, and methods for using such ophthalmic solutions to improve visual performance in a patient. Exemplary aqueous ophthalmic solutions include those containing phentolamine mesylate, mannitol, sodium acetate, and water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2025
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2026
    Assignee: Opus Genetics, Inc.
    Inventor: Alan Meyer
  • Patent number: 12721810
    Abstract: The invention provides aqueous ophthalmic solutions of phentolamine or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, medical kits, and methods for using such ophthalmic solutions to improve visual performance in a patient. Exemplary aqueous ophthalmic solutions include those containing phentolamine mesylate, mannitol, sodium acetate, and water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2025
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2026
    Assignee: Opus Genetics, Inc.
    Inventor: Alan Meyer
  • Patent number: 12576066
    Abstract: The invention provides methods, compositions, and kits containing an alpha-adrenergic antagonist, such as phentolamine, for use in monotherapy or as part of a combination therapy to treat patients suffering from presbyopia, mydriasis, and/or other ocular disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2025
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2026
    Assignee: Opus Genetics, Inc.
    Inventors: Mina Sooch, Alan R. Meyer, Konstantinos Charizanis, Bernhard Hoffmann, William H. Pitlick
  • Patent number: 12576067
    Abstract: The invention provides methods, compositions, and kits containing an alpha-adrenergic antagonist, such as phentolamine, for use in monotherapy or as part of a combination therapy to treat patients suffering from presbyopia, mydriasis, and/or other ocular disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2025
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2026
    Assignee: Opus Genetics, Inc.
    Inventors: Mina Sooch, Alan R. Meyer, Konstantinos Charizanis, Bernhard Hoffmann, William H. Pitlick
  • Patent number: 12350366
    Abstract: The invention provides aqueous ophthalmic solutions of phentolamine or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, medical kits, and methods for using such ophthalmic solutions to improve visual performance in a patient. Exemplary aqueous ophthalmic solutions include those containing phentolamine mesylate, mannitol, sodium acetate, and water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2023
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2025
    Assignee: Opus Genetics, Inc.
    Inventor: Alan Meyer
  • Patent number: 12312308
    Abstract: This invention relates to Compound 1 (APX3330) salts and esters. The invention also provides compositions comprising a Compound 1 salt or ester. The invention also provides compounds of formula (I) and formula (II) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. The invention further provides compositions comprising a compound of formula (I) or formula (II), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier or vehicle. The invention also provides methods for treating or preventing a disease, such as cancer, a liver disorder, an ocular disorder, a cardiovascular disorder, fibrosis, or an inflammatory disorder, comprising administering to a subject in need thereof an effective amount of a Compound 1 salt or ester; or compound of formula (I) or formula (II), or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2024
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2025
    Assignee: Opus Genetics, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniela Carmen Oniciu, Corina-Mihaela Manta, Anthony Carestia, Jon Housley
  • Patent number: 12201616
    Abstract: The invention provides methods, compositions, and kits containing an alpha-adrenergic antagonist, such as phentolamine, for use in monotherapy or as part of a combination therapy to treat patients suffering from presbyopia, mydriasis, and/or other ocular disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2025
    Assignee: Opus Genetics, Inc.
    Inventors: Mina Sooch, Alan R. Meyer, Konstantinos Charizanis, Bernhard Hoffmann, William H. Pitlick
  • Patent number: 12201615
    Abstract: The invention provides methods, compositions, and kits containing an alpha-adrenergic antagonist, such as phentolamine, for use in monotherapy or as part of a combination therapy to treat patients suffering from presbyopia, mydriasis, and/or other ocular disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2025
    Assignee: Opus Genetics, Inc.
    Inventors: Mina Sooch, Alan R. Meyer, Konstantinos Charizanis, Bernhard Hoffmann, William H. Pitlick
  • Patent number: 12161629
    Abstract: Methods, compositions and kits comprising alpha-adrenergic antagonists, such as phentolamine, for the treatment of glaucoma, ocular hypertension, and/or other ocular disorders, such as non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy or keratoconus, are provided. Said methods, compositions and kits may further comprise additional therapeutic agents, including prostaglandin analogues such as latanoprost, beta-adrenergic antagonists, alpha-adrenergic agonists, carbonic anhydrase inhibitors, cholinergic agonists, NMDA receptor antagonist, adenosine receptor antagonists, 5-HT2a receptor agonists, or Rho kinase inhibitors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2024
    Assignee: Opus Genetics, Inc.
    Inventors: William H. Pitlick, Alan R. Meyer, Mina Sooch, Konstantinos Charizanis