Patents Assigned to Raptor Pharmaceutical Inc.
  • Publication number: 20170029376
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates, in general, to compounds useful as inhibitors of fucosidase enzymes, and to methods and compositions for the treatment of tumors or cancers, such as liver disorders and liver tumors (e.g., hepatocellular carcinoma), with a compound as disclosed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2016
    Publication date: February 2, 2017
    Applicant: RAPTOR PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
    Inventors: Todd C. Zankel, Sara Louise Isbell, Amanda Anne Ko
  • Publication number: 20170002004
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to methods for treating diseases for which cysteamine is indicated and compounds useful in such methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2016
    Publication date: January 5, 2017
    Applicant: RAPTOR PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
    Inventors: Todd C. Zankel, John Unitt, Timothy Phillips, Benoit Gourdet, Lorna Duffy
  • Publication number: 20160341706
    Abstract: Methods of analyzing purity of compositions comprising cysteamine and detecting impurities in cysteamine compositions are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2016
    Publication date: November 24, 2016
    Applicant: RAPTOR PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
    Inventors: Kathlene Powell, Ramesh Muttavarapu
  • Publication number: 20160287606
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of antimicrobial agents. In particular, the present invention relates to the use of aerosolized fluoroquinolones formulated with divalent or trivalent cations and having improved pulmonary availability for the treatment and management of bacterial infections of the lung and upper respiratory tract.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2016
    Publication date: October 6, 2016
    Applicant: Raptor Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: David C. Griffith, Michael N. Dudley, Mark W. Surber, Keith A. Bostian, Olga Rodny
  • Publication number: 20160279138
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are formulations of fluoroquinolones suitable for aerosolization and use of such formulations for aerosol administration of fluoroquinolone antimicrobials for the treatment of pulmonary bacterial infections. In particular, inhaled levofloxacin specifically formulated and delivered for bacterial infections of the lungs is described. Methods include inhalation protocols and manufacturing procedures for production and use of the compositions described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2016
    Publication date: September 29, 2016
    Applicant: Raptor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark W. Surber, Keith A. Bostian, Michael N. Dudley, Olga Rodny, David C. Griffith
  • Patent number: 9435785
    Abstract: Methods of analyzing purity of compositions comprising cysteamine and detecting impurities in cysteamine compositions are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2016
    Assignee: RAPTOR PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
    Inventors: Kathlene Powell, Ramesh Muttavarapu
  • Patent number: 9326971
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods, compositions and formulations to prevent or ameliorate ethanol intolerance, reduce or ameliorate symptoms associated with acetaldehyde accumulation accompanying ethanol consumption, or reduce the risk of diseases or disorders caused by acetaldehyde accumulation, comprising administering 4-MP, or physiologically acceptable salts thereof, to subjects with reduced or absent aldehyde dehydrogenase subtype 2 (ALDH2) activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2016
    Assignee: RAPTOR PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
    Inventors: Thomas E. Daley, Elizabeth C. Squiers, Kin-Hung Peony Yu
  • Patent number: 9326936
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of antimicrobial agents. In particular, the present invention relates to the use of aerosolized fluoroquinolones formulated with divalent or trivalent cations and having improved pulmonary availability for the treatment and management of bacterial infections of the lung and upper respiratory tract.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2016
    Assignee: Raptor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: David C. Griffith, Michael N. Dudley, Mark W. Surber, Keith A. Bostian, Olga Rodny
  • Patent number: 9233077
    Abstract: An enteric-coated bead dosage form of cysteamine, and related methods of manufacture and use, are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2016
    Assignee: RAPTOR PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
    Inventors: Kathlene Powell, Ramesh Muttavarapu
  • Patent number: 9173851
    Abstract: An enteric-coated bead dosage form of cysteamine, and related methods of manufacture and use, are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2015
    Assignee: RAPTOR PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
    Inventors: Kathlene Powell, Ramesh Muttavarapu
  • Patent number: 9173850
    Abstract: Provided herein are 4-methylpyrazole (4-MP) formulations, stable under storage conditions of up to about 55° C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2015
    Assignee: RAPTOR PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
    Inventors: Thomas E. Daley, Kathy Powell, Olga Jarzebinski
  • Patent number: 9062126
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to receptor-selective variants of the low-density lipoprotein receptor-associated protein (RAP) and compositions thereof, methods of generating such variants and methods of using such receptor-selective RAP variant compositions for therapeutic purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2015
    Assignee: RAPTOR PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
    Inventors: Todd C. Zankel, Christopher M. Starr
  • Patent number: 8877714
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to receptor-selective variants of the low-density lipoprotein receptor-associated protein (RAP) and compositions thereof, methods of generating such variants and methods of using such receptor-selective RAP variant compositions for therapeutic purposes. The invention also relates to antibodies that bind to one or a small subset of CR-containing proteins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2014
    Assignee: Raptor Pharmaceutical Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher M. Starr, Todd C. Zankel
  • Patent number: 8795627
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of receptor-associate protein (RAP) and fragments and variants thereof to improve delivery of therapeutic compounds to the liver and provides methods to treat liver disorders and conditions, such as hepatic carcinoma, by administering RAP or RAP variants conjugated to active agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2014
    Assignee: Raptor Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher M. Starr, Todd C. Zankel
  • Publication number: 20140155450
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods, compositions and formulations to prevent or ameliorate ethanol intolerance, reduce or ameliorate symptoms associated with acetaldehyde accumulation accompanying ethanol consumption, or reduce the risk of diseases or disorders caused by acetaldehyde accumulation, comprising administering 4-MP, or physiologically acceptable salts thereof, to subjects with reduced or absent aldehyde dehydrogenase subtype 2 (ALDH2) activity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2014
    Publication date: June 5, 2014
    Applicant: Raptor Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas E. Daley, Elizabeth C. Squiers, Kin-Hung Peony Yu
  • Patent number: 8609103
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a methods and compositions for receptor mediated drug delivery, particularly across the blood-brain barrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Assignee: Raptor Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Todd C. Zankel, Christopher M. Starr
  • Patent number: 8440629
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to receptor-selective variants of the low-density lipoprotein receptor-associated protein (RAP) and compositions thereof, methods of generating such variants and methods of using such receptor-selective RAP variant compositions for therapeutic purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2013
    Assignee: Raptor Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher M. Starr, Todd C. Zankel
  • Publication number: 20110189084
    Abstract: The present invention relates, in general, to methods and compositions for the treatment of liver disorders and liver tumors, such as hepatocellular carcinoma, with a peptide of the receptor associated protein (RAP) molecule conjugated to a fucosidase inhibitor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2011
    Publication date: August 4, 2011
    Applicant: RAPTOR PHARMACEUTICAL INC.
    Inventor: Todd C. Zankel
  • Patent number: 7977317
    Abstract: This invention provides conjugates of therapeutic or active agents with melanotransferrin or with other ligands of a melanotransferrin receptor, melanotransferrin receptor modulators, and related compositions and methods for modulating blood-brain barrier transport by providing methods of screening and selecting such conjugates, ligands, and modulators in vitro and in vivo, and methods of use of such conjugates, modulators and ligands in diagnosis and the treatment of diseases, including particularly diseases of the central nervous system or lysosomal storage diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2011
    Assignee: Raptor Pharmaceutical Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Beliveau, Michel Demeule, Joseph Yang, Malcolm L. Kennard, Reinhard Gabathuler
  • Publication number: 20110142763
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a methods and compositions for receptor mediated drug delivery, particularly across the blood-brain barrier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2010
    Publication date: June 16, 2011
    Applicant: Raptor Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: TODD ZANKEL, CHRISTOPHER M. STARR