Patents Examined by Celeste A Roney
  • Patent number: 9925229
    Abstract: An anti-aging composition, having anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, comprised of an effective amount of Turmeric Root Extract, Olive Leaf Extract, Grape Seed Extract, and Rosemary Leaf Extract to regulate and slow the signs of skin aging and tired looking skin. The composition also includes characteristics that may help to prevent cancer. The composition implements liposomal technology, using phosphatidylcholine, to surround the active ingredients with lipid molecules, thereby increasing the bioavailability of the present composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2018
    Inventors: Tejas Choksi, Ludwig Johnson
  • Patent number: 9920028
    Abstract: The present invention provides a cationic lipid, which allow nucleic acids to be easily introduced into cells, represented by formula (I) (wherein: R1 and R2 are, the same or different, alkenyl, etc, and X1 and X2 are hydrogen atoms, or are combined together to form a single bond or alkylene, and X3 is absent or is alkyl, etc, Y is absent or anion, a and b are, the same or different, 0 to 3, and L3 is a single bond, etc, R3 is alkyl, etc, L1 and L2 are —O—, —CO—O— or —O—CO—), a composition comprising the cationic lipid and a nucleic acid, and a method for introducing a nucleic acid into a cell by using the composition comprising the cationic lipid and the nucleic acid, and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2018
    Assignee: KYOWA HAKKO KIRIN CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Takeshi Kuboyama, Tomohiro Era, Tomoyuki Naoi
  • Patent number: 9895385
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods for treating a pulmonary infection in a patient in need thereof, for example, a nontuberculous mycobacterial pulmonary infection for at least one treatment cycle. The method comprises administering to the lungs of the patient a pharmaceutical composition comprising a liposomal complexed aminoglycoside comprising a lipid component comprising electrically neutral lipids and an aminoglycoside. Administration comprises aerosolizing the pharmaceutical composition to provide an aerosolized pharmaceutical composition comprising a mixture of free aminoglycoside and liposomal complexed aminoglycoside, and administering the aerosolized pharmaceutical composition via a nebulizer to the lungs of the patient. The methods provided herein result in a change from baseline on the semi-quantitative scale for mycobacterial culture for a treated patient, and/or NTM culture conversion to negative during or after the administration period.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2018
    Assignee: INSMED INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Gina Eagle, Renu Gupta
  • Patent number: 9861702
    Abstract: L-Rhamnose antigen-lipid conjugates for recruitment of the immune system to sites of tumor growth for initiating an anti-tumor antigen response. Methods for introducing L-rhamnose antigen-conjugated lipids into cell membranes such that L-rhamnose antigens are displayed on the cell surface. The cells can be tumor cells and more specifically can be melanoma cells. Cells are contacted with one or more L-rhamnose antigen-lipid conjugates such that L-rhamnose antigen-lipid conjugates are inserted into the cell membrane. The cells can be contacted for example by intratumoral injection. Pharmaceutical compositions containing the L-rhamnose antigen-lipid conjugates and therapeutic methods employing the conjugates and compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2018
    Assignee: Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation
    Inventors: Laura L. Kiessling, Rachael T. C. Sheridan, Jonathan Hudon
  • Patent number: 9861697
    Abstract: Pharmaceutical gels and methods for delivering a therapeutic agent to a target tissue site beneath the skin of a patient are provided, the gel being capable of adhering to the target tissue site and comprising one or more biodegradable depots containing an effective amount of the therapeutic agent. In various embodiments, the gel is sprayable and hardens after contacting the target tissue site.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2018
    Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventors: John M. Zanella, William F. McKay
  • Patent number: 9857371
    Abstract: A biomimetic system is provided for use in modeling cell-cell adhesion mechanisms comprising functionalized emulsion droplets. Further, a cell culture medium and a drug delivery system using said biomimetic system are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2018
    Assignee: NEW YORK UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Jasna Brujic, Lea-Laetitia Pontani
  • Patent number: 9845306
    Abstract: The present invention provides a cationic lipid, which allow nucleic acids to be easily introduced into cells, represented by formula (I) (wherein: R1 and R2 are, the same or different, alkenyl, etc, and X1 and X3 are hydrogen atoms, or are combined together to form a single bond or alkylene, and X3 is absent or is alkyl, etc, Y is absent or anion, a and b are, the same or different, 0 to 3, and L3 is a single bond, etc, R3 is alkyl, etc, L1 and L2 are —O—, —CO—O— or —O—CO—), a composition comprising the cationic lipid and a nucleic acid, and a method for introducing a nucleic acid into a cell by using the composition comprising the cationic lipid and the nucleic acid, and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2017
    Assignee: KYOWA HAKKO KIRIN CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Takeshi Kuboyama, Tomohiro Era, Tomoyuki Naoi
  • Patent number: 9820941
    Abstract: The present invention provides a composition comprising a sPLA2 hydrolysable liposome, an exterior solution, and an interior solution within the liposome, —wherein the concentration of osmolytes is higher in the interior solution than in the exterior solution. The composition improves storage stability of sPLA2 hydrolysable liposomes, in particular at when stored at 2-8 degrees Celsius. The liposome preferably encapsulates cisplatin. The invention also provides methods of preparing the composition of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: Bio-Bedst ApS
    Inventors: Mogens Winkel Madsen, Sune Allan Petersen, Anders Falk Vikbjerg
  • Patent number: 9821063
    Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions comprising an aminoglycosidic antibiotic and at least one zinc-chelating agent in a specified concentration, and methods of inhibiting bacterial colonization, biofilm formation and if treating bacterial infections utilizing the compositions are provided. Topical formulations suitable for wound care, and surface-applicable formulations suitable for medical, industrial and household disinfecting needs are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: University of Cincinnati
    Inventors: Andrew B. Herr, Gary Young
  • Patent number: 9801844
    Abstract: The invention provides compositions with low toxicity and high bioavailability for treating cancer or for inhibiting the development of cancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2017
    Assignee: The Research Foundation of the City University of New York
    Inventors: Linda S. Einbond, Stephen Redenti
  • Patent number: 9801957
    Abstract: Lipid-based nanoparticle compositions are provided. The compositions generally comprise lipid-hydrophilic polymer-amyloid binding ligand conjugates, and may be liposomal compositions. The compositions, including the liposomal compositions, may be useful for imaging and/or the treatment of amyloid-? plaque deposits characteristic of Alzheimer's Disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2017
    Inventors: Ananth Annapragada, Jason L. Eriksen, Eric A. Tanifum, Indrani Dasgupta, Stephen C. Cook
  • Patent number: 9801943
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method for in vivo targeting of a nanoparticle via bioorthogonal copper-free click chemistry, more particularly to a method for in vivo targeting of a nanoparticle, including: injecting a precursor capable of being metabolically engineered in vivo when injected into a living system and having a first bioorthogonal functional group into the living system; and injecting a nanoparticle having a second bioorthogonal functional group which can perform a bioorthogonal copper-free click reaction with the first bioorthogonal functional group attached thereto into the living system. In accordance with the present disclosure, accumulation of nanoparticles at a target site in a living system can be increased remarkably and the biodistribution of the nanoparticles can be controlled since the nanoparticles bound to a cell surface are taken up into the cell with time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2017
    Assignee: KOREA INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
    Inventors: Kwang Meyung Kim, Ick Chan Kwon, Kuiwon Choi, Heebeom Koo, Sang-min Lee, Inchan Youn
  • Patent number: 9801799
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method for removing a tattoo in a region of skin the method comprises administering to a least a portion of the tattoo a composition comprising an effective amount of a bisphosphonate and at least one pharmaceutically acceptable excipient to at least cause fading of the tattoo in said region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2017
    Assignee: Dalhousia University
    Inventor: Alec Guy Falkenham
  • Patent number: 9804295
    Abstract: The invention relates to an ophthalmic product which has a capability of delivering a guest material (e.g., a lubricant or a drug) in a time-controlled-releasing manner. The invention also provides a process for making an ophthalmic product of the invention. In addition, the invention provides a method for time-controlled delivery of a drug or a lubricant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2017
    Assignee: Novartis AG
    Inventors: Lynn Cook Winterton, John Martin Lally
  • Patent number: 9801947
    Abstract: Methods and compositions for enhancing the immune response to an IRM compound by depositing within a localized tissue region an IRM depot preparation that provides an extended residence time of active IRM within the localized tissue region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2017
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Richard L. Miller, Mark A. Tomai, Ross M. Kedl, Isidro Angelo Eleazar Zarraga, Ronnie Ortiz, James D. Stoesz, Paul D. Wightman
  • Patent number: 9801836
    Abstract: Described herein are pharmaceutical compositions for human or animal use containing N-palmitoylethanolamide as an analgesic in combination with opioids. In particular, the compositions include palmitoylethanolamide in non-micronized form, in micronized form (PEA-m), in ultra-micronized form (PEAum) or mixtures thereof, for use in humans or animals in combination with an opioid in the treatment of pain conditions, wherein said palmitoylethanolamide is administered separately, sequentially, or in combination with said opioid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2017
    Assignee: Epitech Group S.r.l.
    Inventors: Francesco Della Valle, Maria Federica Della Valle, Lorenzo Di Cesare Manelli, Carla Ghelardini
  • Patent number: 9801874
    Abstract: Improved methods for efficiently constituting liposome encapsulated vincristine for intravenous injection (VSLI) with reduced risk of operational errors and contamination are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2017
    Assignees: Spectrum Pharmaceuticals, Tekmira Pharmaceuticals Corporation
    Inventors: William T. Monte, Christopher James Barbosa, Thomas Philip Weber
  • Patent number: 9795669
    Abstract: The compound N-(4-{[4-amino-2-butyl-1H-imidazo[4,5-c]quinolin-1-yl]oxyl}butyl)octadecanamide is a useful drug compound for enhancing immune response and can be used, for example, as a vaccine adjuvant and a cancer treatment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2017
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventor: Paul D. Wightman
  • Patent number: 9724391
    Abstract: The present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions for a combination therapy with a corticosteroid and exosomes. By means of the combination therapy diseases such as osteoarthritis, arthritis and/or degenerative spinal diseases can be treated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2017
    Assignee: ORTHOGEN AG
    Inventors: Peter Wehling, Julio Reinecke
  • Patent number: 9682041
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for the treatment of drug-induced long QT syndrome and other cardiac channelopathies are disclosed herein. The compositions and methods of the present invention comprise binding one or more QT prolonging drugs with a liposome prior to parenteral (intravenous or subcutaneous) administration, or administration of an empty liposome prior to or concomitantly with therapeutic agents known to have a high risk of QT prolongation, or immediately following an envenomation. The results presented show an abrogation of the adverse effects of QT prolonging drugs in a dose-dependent manner by the compositions of the present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2017
    Assignee: SignPath Pharma Inc.
    Inventor: Lawrence Helson