Patents Assigned to UNIVERSIDAD MIGUEL HERNÁNDEZ DE ELCHE
  • Publication number: 20230035094
    Abstract: Procedure for the generation of a reflex tear secretion, which comprises the chemical stimulation of the cornea of the eye of a subject by applying a controlled jet of a gas with a high CO2 content, of at least 80% of CO2. Compact device (1,1?) for the generation of a reflex tear secretion, comprising a gas source (7) in the form of a disposable type cartridge containing a pressurized gas with a composition of at least 80% of CO2; and a pneumatic circuit connecting an outlet mouth of said gas source (7) with a gas outlet nozzle (3) of the device (1,1?), the circuit comprising pressure regulation means (8) and flow rate (17) regulation means suitable for ejecting puffs of gas through the outlet nozzle (3) at a predetermined pressure and flow rates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2020
    Publication date: February 2, 2023
    Applicants: UNIVERSIDAD MIGUEL HERNÁNDEZ DE ELCHE (UNH), CONSEJO SUPERIOR DE INVESTIGACIONES CIENTÍFICAS
    Inventors: Carlos BELMONTE MARTÍNEZ, Juana GALLAR MARTÍNEZ, Maria Carmen ACOSTA BOJ, Maria Luisa MERINO SUÁREZ
  • Patent number: 10905679
    Abstract: The invention relates to compounds having formula (I) wherein A is selected from the group consisting of: a) optionally substituted (C1-C8) alkyl; b) optionally substituted (C3-C6) cycloalkyl; c) optionally substituted (C6-C14) aryl; d) optionally substituted (C6-C14) heteroaryl; e) C(O)—(C6-C14) aryl, in which group (C6-C14) aryl is optionally substituted; f) C(O)—(C6-C14) heteroaryl, in which group (C6-C14) heteroaryl is optionally substituted; g) CH(OH)—(C6-C14) aryl, in which group (C6-C14) aryl is optionally substituted; and h) CH(OH)—(C6-C14) heteroaryl, in which group (C6-C14) heteroaryl is optionally substituted. The invention also relates to methods for the production of said compounds, to pharmaceutical and veterinary compositions comprising said compounds and to the therapeutic uses thereof, such as for the prevention and/or treatment of dry eye syndrome, vaginal dryness and/or burning mouth syndrome.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2021
    Assignee: UNIVERSIDAD MIGUEL HERNANDEZ DE ELCHE
    Inventors: Antonio Vicente Ferrer Montiel, Asia Fernandez Carvajal, Carlos Belmonte Martinez, Juana Gallar Martinez, Roberto De La Torre, Armando Genazzani, Gian Cesare Tron, Valentina Mercalli
  • Publication number: 20190022068
    Abstract: The invention relates to compounds having formula (I) wherein A is selected from the group consisting of: a) optionally substituted (C1-C8) alkyl; b) optionally substituted (C3-C6) cycloalkyl; c) optionally substituted (C6-C14) aryl; d) optionally substituted (C6-C14) heteroaryl; e) C(O)—(C6-C14) aryl, in which group (C6-C14) aryl is optionally substituted; f) C(O)—(C6-C14) heteroaryl, in which group (C6-C14) heteroaryl is optionally substituted; g) CH(OH)—(C6-C14) aryl, in which group (C6-C14) aryl is optionally substituted; and h) CH(OH)—(C6-C14) heteroaryl, in which group (C6-C14) heteroaryl is optionally substituted. The invention also relates to methods for the production of said compounds, to pharmaceutical and veterinary compositions comprising said compounds and to the therapeutic uses thereof, such as for the prevention and/or treatment of dry eye syndrome, vaginal dryness and/or burning mouth syndrome.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2017
    Publication date: January 24, 2019
    Applicant: Universidad Miguel Hernandez De Elche
    Inventors: Antonio Vicente FERRER MONTIEL, Asia FERNANDEZ CARVAJAL, Carlos BELMONTE MARTINEZ, Juana GALLAR MARTINEZ, Roberto DE LA TORRE, Armando GENAZZANI, Gian Cesare TRON, Valentina MERCALLI
  • Patent number: 10028920
    Abstract: The invention relates to therapeutic compositions for the treatment of dry eye, more specifically to compositions comprising a TRPM8 receptor agonist ligand. Furthermore, the invention relates to therapeutic compositions for the treatment of epiphora, more specifically to compositions comprising a TRPM8 receptor antagonist.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2018
    Assignees: UNIVERSIDAD MIGUEL HERNANDEZ DE ELCHE, CONSEJO SUPERIOR DE INVESTIGACIONES CIENTIFÍCAS C.S.I.C.
    Inventors: Carlos Belmonte Martínez, Juana Gallar Martínez, Antonio Ferrer Montiel, Asia Fernández Carvajal, Félix Viana De La Iglesia
  • Patent number: 9901549
    Abstract: The invention relates to therapeutic compositions for the treatment of dry eye, more specifically to compositions comprising a TRPM8 receptor agonist ligand. Furthermore, the invention relates to therapeutic compositions for the treatment of epiphora, more specifically to compositions comprising a TRPM8 receptor antagonist.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2018
    Assignees: UNIVERSIDAD MIGUEL HERNÁNDEZ DE ELCHE, CONSEJO SUPERIOR DE INVESTIGACIONES CIENTÍFICAS (C.S.I.C.)
    Inventors: Carlos Belmonte Martínez, Juana Gallar Martinez, Antonio Ferrer Montiel, Asia Fernández Carvajal, Félix Viana De La Iglesia
  • Patent number: 9433679
    Abstract: The invention relates to therapeutic compositions for the treatment of dry eye, more specifically to compositions comprising a TRPM8 receptor agonist ligand. Furthermore, the invention relates to therapeutic compositions for the treatment of epiphora, more specifically to compositions comprising a TRPM8 receptor antagonist.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2016
    Assignees: UNIVERSIDAD MIGUEL HERNANDEZ DE ELCHE, CONSEJO SUPERIOR DE INVESTIGACIONES CIENTIFICAS (C.S.I.C.)
    Inventors: Carlos Belmonte Martínez, Juana Gallar Martínez, Antonio Ferrer Montiel, Asia Fernández Carvajal, Félix Viana de la Iglesia
  • Patent number: 9095609
    Abstract: The invention relates to therapeutic compositions for the treatment of dry eye, more specifically to compositions comprising a TRPM8 receptor agonist ligand. Furthermore, the invention relates to therapeutic compositions for the treatment of epiphora, more specifically to compositions comprising a TRPM8 receptor antagonist.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2015
    Assignees: UNIVERSIDAD MIGUEL HERNÁNDEZ DE ELCHE, CONSEJO SUPERIOR DE INVESTIGACIONES CIENTÍFICAS (C.S.I.C.)
    Inventors: Carlos Belmonte Martnez, Juana Gallar Martinez, Antonio Ferrer Montiel, Asia Fernández Carvajal, Félix Viana De La Iglesia
  • Publication number: 20150010674
    Abstract: The invention relates to gelled products such as gelatins for food consumption or wine gums, comprising probiotic microorganisms and, in some of the variants thereof, prebiotic microorganisms, said products being developed from drinks of plant origin such as juices made from fruit, vegetables and cereals, which are subjected to a lactic fermentation process with at least one probiotic strain. The invention also relates to the method for producing such products, consisting of the following basic steps: a) production of a pasteurised or sterilised substrate; b) fermentation of the substrate; c) hydration of the gelatin and dissolution thereof in hot water; d) cooling of the hydrated gelatin; e) mixing of the fermented plant drink with the selected prebiotic and additives; h) homogenisation of the mixture; and g) packaging of the product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2012
    Publication date: January 8, 2015
    Applicant: UNIVERSIDAD MIGUEL HERNANDEZ DE ELCHE
    Inventors: Maria Jose Frutos Fernandez, Estefania Valero Cases
  • Publication number: 20130245231
    Abstract: The invention relates to therapeutic compositions for the treatment of dry eye, more specifically to compositions comprising a TRPM8 receptor agonist ligand. Furthermore, the invention relates to therapeutic compositions for the treatment of epiphora, more specifically to compositions comprising a TRPM8 receptor antagonist.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2011
    Publication date: September 19, 2013
    Applicants: CONSEJO SUPERIOR DE INVESTIGACIONES CIENTÍFICAS C.S.I.C., UNIVERSIDAD MIGUEL HERNÁNDEZ DE ELCHE
    Inventors: Carlos Belmonte Martínez, Juana Gallar Martínez, Antonio Ferrer Montiel, Asia Fernández Carvajal, Félix Viana De La Iglesia
  • Patent number: D856362
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2019
    Assignee: UNIVERSIDAD MIGUEL HERNANDEZ DE ELCHE
    Inventor: Joaquín Ibañez Ballesteros