Patents Examined by Craig D Ricci
  • Patent number: 11534438
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a piperacillin-containing composition, which further containing a certain proportion of ampicillin and sulbactam. The present disclosure further provides a pharmaceutical formulation thereof and the use thereof. The composition and pharmaceutical formulation of the present disclosure can inhibit the drug-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii, and particularly have therapeutic effects on the infection caused by Acinetobacter baumannii which is resistant to carbapenem or cefoperazone-sulbactam.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2022
    Assignee: XIANGBEI WELMAN PHARMACEUTICAL CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Tianyu Sun
  • Patent number: 11535584
    Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) and novel uses of compounds of formula (I), such as for flavour compositions. New preparations and new methods using compounds of formula (I).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2022
    Assignee: SYMRISE AG
    Inventors: Michael Backes, Jakob Peter Ley, Andreas Degenhardt, Susanne Paetz, Katharina Reichelt, Thomas Riess, Bettina Klose, Fabia Hentschel
  • Patent number: 11529343
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods and compositions for the treatment, identification, diagnosis, and prognosis of dystonia, or dystonia related disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2022
    Assignee: Duke University
    Inventors: Nicole Calakos, Zachary F. Caffall, Joseph Rittiner
  • Patent number: 11529361
    Abstract: The present invention relates to halogenated salicylanilides, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts or esters thereof, for use in the treatment of an infection in a subject caused by Clostridium bacteria, particularly a C. difficile infection. The halogenated salicylanilides are expected to be useful in the treatment of C. difficile associated diseases including C. difficile associated diarrhoea and C. difficile associated colitis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2022
    Assignee: UNION therapeutics A/S
    Inventors: Morten Otto Alexander Sommer, Rasmus Vendler Toft-Kehler, Daniel Jean Jacques Simon
  • Patent number: 11517647
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a porous polymer material (or scaffold), and more particularly to a polymer-ceramic composite having interconnected pores and a porosity of about 50% to 90%. The scaffold is bioresorbable and exhibits advantageous mechanical properties that mimic those found in natural bone. Methods of preparing the scaffolds and using them in skeletal tissue engineering applications (e.g., as bone grafts to repair osteochondral defects and ligaments) is also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2022
    Assignee: EPIBONE, INC.
    Inventors: Sarindr Bhumiratana, Eric Jeffries, Melanie Horwitz
  • Patent number: 11505531
    Abstract: The present disclosure is concerned with piperazine-2,5-diones that are capable of inhibiting TGF-? and methods of treating cancers such as, for example, multiple myeloma and a hematologic malignancy, and methods of treating fibrotic conditions using these compounds. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2022
    Assignees: UAB RESEARCH FOUNDATION, SOUTHERN RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Mark J. Suto, Vandana V. Gupta, Wei Zhang, Joanne Murphy-Ullrich
  • Patent number: 11498908
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides crystalline forms of tetrahydro-N,N-dimethyl-2,2-diphenyl-3-furanmethanamine (A2-73), in freebase or salt forms. Also described are pharmaceutical formulations and dosage forms comprising the disclosed crystal forms, and methods of using crystalline A2-73 in dosage forms for neuroprotection including treatment of neurodegenerative and other diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2022
    Assignee: ANAVEX LIFE SCIENCES CORP.
    Inventors: Christopher U. Missling, Alani Selvey
  • Patent number: 11491233
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are functionalized hyaluronic acid (HA), a responsive elastic polymer system comprising functionalized HA, and methods of fabrication and utilization of the same. This polymer system may be used for controlled local or systemic drug delivery release of analgesics, anesthetics, antibiotics and other drugs as well as tissue engineering articles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2022
    Assignee: Purdue Research Foundation
    Inventors: Meng Deng, Liangju Kuang
  • Patent number: 11491132
    Abstract: The disclosure provides methods for treating, controlling or mitigating leukopenia (e.g. neutropenia) and/or thrombocytopenia, for example in the context of cancer chemotherapy, comprising administration of a monoacetyl-diacyl-glycerol compound, as well as compositions useful therefor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2022
    Assignee: Enzychem Lifesciences Corporation
    Inventors: Ki-Young Sohn, Jae Wha Kim
  • Patent number: 11484502
    Abstract: The present invention provides a pharmaceutical composition comprising a PDE9 inhibitor. Specifically, the PDE9 inhibitor is (S)-7-(2-methoxy-3,5-dimethylpyridin-4-yl)-1-(tetrahydrofuran-3-yl)-1H-pyrazolo[4,3-c]quin olin-4(5H)-one or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2022
    Assignee: Eisai R&D Management Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Edgar Schuck, Robert Lai, Ishani Savant Landry, Bhaskar Rege, Mai Miyamoto, Sadaharu Kotani, Kanta Horie
  • Patent number: 11484580
    Abstract: A composition of botulinum toxin is claimed which can penetrate into the ocular surface inclusive of a penetration through a conjunctiva, cornea, and other structures. This composition allows for a maximal penetration of a topical preparation of botulinum toxin which serves to reduce the need for frequent allergy drops for the treatment of ocular surface disease and other conditions causing ocular surface inflammation or deep ocular inflammation. No puncture of the needle is necessary for the administration. Herein describes a novel composition using several principles based on composition, method of application, which enhances the effectiveness of the penetration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2022
    Assignee: Revance Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventor: Gary E. Borodic
  • Patent number: 11478464
    Abstract: A method of treating inflammation includes administering an anti-inflammatory agent to a patient in need thereof. The anti-inflammatory agent is selected from Compound 1 ([(2-{[3-(4-methyl-1H-benzimidazol-2-yl)piperidin-1-yl]carbonyl}phenyl) amino] acetic acid) and Compound 2 (Ethyl-1-(5-cyano-2-hydroxyphenyl)-4-oxo-5-phenoxy-1,4-dihydropyridine-3-carboxylate). Compound 1 and Compound 2 selectively inhibit COX-2 enzyme, without substantially inhibiting COX-1 enzyme, in contrast to many other NSAIDs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2022
    Assignee: KING FAISAL UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Mahmoud Kandeel Elsayed, Shady Burayk
  • Patent number: 11478476
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a composition comprising a buspirone metabolite, alone or in combination with a second active ingredient, for use in the treatment of movement disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2022
    Assignee: CONTERA PHARMA APS
    Inventors: John Bondo Hansen, Mikael S. Thomsen
  • Patent number: 11478011
    Abstract: A synthetic nutritional composition comprising a mineral for use to promote, support or optimise de novo myelination, in particular the de novo myelination trajectory, and/or brain structure, and/or brain connectivity, and/or intellectual potential and/or cognitive potential and/or learning potential and/or cognitive functioning in a subject, in particular a formula fed subject.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2022
    Assignee: Societe des Produits Nestle S.A.
    Inventors: Nora Schneider, Jonas Hauser, Sean Deoni, Tamas Bartfai
  • Patent number: 11471505
    Abstract: There is disclosed herein a composition for treating gastrointestinal or neurological disorders, constipation, functional constipation, irritable bowel syndrome, diverticulitis, travelers diarrhoea, chronic idiopathic nausea, IBD-associated constipation and diarrhoea, pseudo-obstruction, diabetic gastroparesis, cyclic vomiting, reflux oesophagitis, autism enteropathy, flatulence, halitosis, chronic fatigue, bloating, proctalgia fugax, Parkinsons disease, MS, Alzheimers Disease, Motor Neurone Disease or autism, the composition comprising: (i) at least two anti-clostridial agents selected from the group consisting of: vancomycin, vancomycin derivatives, a multi-valent polymer of vancomycin, aminoglycosides, nitroimidazoles, ansamysins, nifuroxazide, colchicine, prucalopride, prokinetic agent and 5-aminosalicylic acid; or (ii) at least one anti-clostridial agent selected from the above combined with an opioid blocking agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2022
    Inventor: Thomas Julius Borody
  • Patent number: 11471384
    Abstract: The invention relates to a composition in the form of a nanoemulsion or microemulsion, comprising: —a first fatty acid ester of polyglycerol which is chosen from a fatty acid ester of polyglycerol formed from at least one acid comprising an alkyl or alkenyl chain containing from 12 to 20 carbon atoms and from 3 to 6 glycerol units; —a second fatty acid ester of (poly)glycerol (c) which is chosen from a fatty acid ester of (poly)glycerol formed from at least one acid comprising an alkyl or alkenyl chain containing from 6 to 18 carbon atoms and from 1 to 3 glycerol units; —at least one organopolysiloxane elastomer; —at least two acrylic acid-based polymers that are different from one another; —at least one amphiphilic polymer comprising at least one 2-acrylamidomethylpropanesulfonic acid (AMPS) unit; —at least one oil; —water. The invention also relates to a cosmetic treatment process for keratin materials such as the skin, by application of such a composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2022
    Assignee: L'OREAL
    Inventors: Chantal Jouy, Emmanuelle Portois
  • Patent number: 11457657
    Abstract: The invention provides for an enteral nutritional composition comprising (a) a lipid fraction, (b) a digestible carbohydrate fraction and (c) a protein fraction, wherein the lipid fraction comprises therapeutically effective amounts of (i) DHA and optionally EPA, and (ii) medium-chain triglycerides, preferably at least 2 wt % C8 and C10 medium-chain triglycerides based on weight of the fatty acids; and wherein the composition has a ketogenic weight ratio between 1.4:1 and 3:1, for use in the treatment of traumatic brain injury (TBI).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2022
    Assignee: N.V. Nutricia
    Inventors: Robert Johan Joseph Hageman, Ladislaus Maria Broersen, Nick Van Wijk
  • Patent number: 11454861
    Abstract: Hydrogels that degrade under appropriate conditions of pH and temperature by virtue of crosslinking compounds that cleave through an elimination reaction are described. The hydrogels may be used for delivery of various agents, such as pharmaceuticals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2022
    Assignee: ProLynx LLC
    Inventors: Gary W. Ashley, Daniel V. Santi, Jeffrey C. Henise
  • Patent number: 11446294
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are non-platinum-based (NPB) anti-cancer compounds useful for targeted chemotherapy, e.g., to generate anti-cancer effects for the treatment of cancer and other disorders while having no or minimal toxicity. The compounds have the general formula I: (I) wherein A represents an aromatic core; at least one of Ra and Rb is an electron transfer promoter as defined herein, e.g., NH2; and at least one of Rc is a leaving group as defined herein, e.g., halogen; and the remainder of the molecule is as defined herein. Pharmaceutical compositions, methods, uses, kits and commercial packages comprising the anti-cancer compounds are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2022
    Inventor: Qing-Bin Lu
  • Patent number: 11446308
    Abstract: In one aspect, pharmaceutical compositions comprising a CDK2 inhibitor and one or more of at least one agent known to treat a hearing impairment and at least one agent known to prevent a hearing impairment, and methods of treating and/or preventing hearing impairments or disorders using the compositions are disclosed. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2022
    Inventors: Jian Zuo, Tai Teitz, Jie Fang, Asli Goktug, Taosheng Chen, Jaeki Min, R. Kiplin Guy