Patents Examined by Dwayne Jones
  • Patent number: 7230015
    Abstract: N-(Pyridinyl)-1H-indol-1-amines of formula I provide a unique combination of blocking properties for both the potassium and sodium channels. These compounds are useful for the treatment of Demyelinating Diseases and Conditions such as Multiple Sclerosis, Spinal Cord Injury, Traumatic Brain Injury and Stroke. The compounds are also useful for Stroke Rehabilitation, the treatment of Bladder Irritation and Dysfunction, and the treatment of Neuropathic Pain and Chemokine-Induced Pain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2007
    Assignee: Aventis Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Craig P Smith, Michel P Rathbone, Margaret Petty, David Rampe
  • Patent number: 7179821
    Abstract: N-(Pyridinyl)-1H-indol-1-amines of formula I provide a unique combination of blocking properties for both the potassium and sodium channels. These compounds are useful for the treatment of Demyelinating Diseases and Conditions such as Multiple Sclerosis, Spinal Cord Injury, Traumatic Brain Injury and Stroke. The compounds are also useful for Stroke Rehabilitation, the treatment of Bladder Irritation and Dysfunction, and the treatment of Neuropathic Pain and Chemokine-Induced Pain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2007
    Assignee: Aventis Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Craig P Smith, Michel P Rathbone, Margaret Petty, David Rampe
  • Patent number: 7160899
    Abstract: This invention relates to the use of the combined action of a compound with neurotrophic activity and an adenosine A2A receptor antagonist for the treatment of Parkinson's disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2007
    Assignee: Neurosearch A/S
    Inventors: Dan Peters, Lars Christian B. Rønn, Karin Sandager Nielsen
  • Patent number: 7148233
    Abstract: Methods for treating cardiovascular and related diseases such as hypertrophy are described. The methods are directed to concurrently administering a compound such as pyridoxal-5?-phosphate, pyridoxamine, pyridoxal, or a 3-acylated pyridoxal analogue with a therapeutic cardiovascular compound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2006
    Assignee: Merrill Lynch Capital Canada Inc.
    Inventors: Rajat Sethi, Wasimul Haque
  • Patent number: 7144892
    Abstract: Methods for treating cardiovascular and related diseases such as myocardial infarction are described. The methods are directed to concurrently administering a compound such as pyridoxal-5?-phosphate, pyridoxamine, pyridoxal, or a 3-acylated pyridoxal analogue with a therapeutic cardiovascular compound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2006
    Assignee: Merrill Lynch Capital Canada Inc.
    Inventors: Rajat Sethi, Wasimul Haque
  • Patent number: 7138405
    Abstract: Pharmaceutical combinations suitable for treating the lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in men are described herein. The combinations contain an alpha-adrenoceptor antagonist and a muscarinic antagonist that may be administered simultaneously, separately or sequentially. The methods of treatment using the combinations are particularly suitable for treating moderate or severe LUTS.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2006
    Assignee: Novartis International Pharmaceutical Ltd
    Inventor: Michael G Wyllie
  • Patent number: 7132451
    Abstract: The impact of lipoxin A4 (LXA4) and aspirin-triggered-lipoxins (ATL) was investigated in tumor necrosis factor (TNF?)-initiated neutrophil (PMN) responses in vitro and in vivo using metabolically stable LX analogs. At concentrations as low as 1–10 nM, the LXA4 and ATL analogs each inhibited TNF?-stimulated superoxide anion generation and IL-1? release by human PMN.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2006
    Inventor: Charles N. Serhan
  • Patent number: 7125880
    Abstract: Corticotropin-releasing factor (CRF) antagonists having the formulae wherein the dashed lines, A, B, Y, Z, G, R3, R4, R5, R6, R16 and R17 are as defined in the application, and processes for preparing them. These compounds and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts are useful in the treatment disorders including CNS and stress-related disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2006
    Assignee: Pfizer Inc.
    Inventor: Yuhpyng L. Chen
  • Patent number: 7125889
    Abstract: Methods for treating cardiovascular and related diseases such as blood clots are described. The methods are directed to concurrently administering a compound such as pyridoxal-5?-phosphate, pyridoxamine, pyridoxal, or a 3-acylated pyridoxal analogue with a therapeutic cardiovascular compound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2006
    Assignee: Medicure International Inc.
    Inventors: Rajat Sethi, Wasimul Haque
  • Patent number: 7125909
    Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions containing 2,6-diisopropylphenol (propofol) are described for use as anaesthetics. A method for their preparation is described, as their use in producing anaesthesia including induction and maintenance of general anaesthesia and sedation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2006
    Assignee: AstraZeneca UK Limited
    Inventors: Christopher Buchan Jones, John Henry Platt
  • Patent number: 7122679
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel multicyclic molecules that mediate enzymatic activity. In particular, the compounds may be effective in the treatment of diseases or disease states related to the activity of PARP, VEGFR2, and MLK3 enzymes, including, for example, neurodegenerative diseases, inflammation, ischemia, and cancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2006
    Assignee: Cephalon, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark A. Ator, Ron Bihovsky, Sankar Chatterjee, Derek Dunn, Robert L. Hudkins
  • Patent number: 7122566
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method of using metaxalone. In one embodiment, the method comprises obtaining metaxalone from a container providing information that metaxalone affects the activity of a cytochrome p450 isozyme. In another embodiment, the method comprises informing a user that metaxalone affects the activity of a cytochrome p450 isozyme. Also included are articles of manufacture comprising a container containing a dosage form of metaxalone, wherein the container is associated with published material informing that metaxalone affects activity of a cytochrome p450 isozyme. Also disclosed are a method of treatment and a method of manufacturing a metaxalone product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2006
    Assignee: Mutual Pharmaceutical Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Jie Du, Richard H. Roberts
  • Patent number: 7115625
    Abstract: Methods for treating cardiovascular and related diseases such congestive heart failure are described. The methods are directed to concurrently administering a compound such as pyridoxal-5?-phosphate, pyridoxamine, pyridoxal, or a 3-acylated pyridoxal analogue with a therapeutic cardiovascular compound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2006
    Assignee: Medicure International Inc.
    Inventors: Rajat Sethi, Wasimul Haque
  • Patent number: 7115626
    Abstract: Methods for treating cardiovascular and related diseases such as ischemia, ischemia reperfusion injuries, and myocardial ischemia, are described. The methods are directed to concurrently administering a compound such as pyridoxal-5?-phosphate, pyridoxamine, pyridoxal, or a 3-acylated pyridoxal analogue with a therapeutic cardiovascular compound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2006
    Assignee: Medicure International Inc.
    Inventors: Rajat Sethi, Wasimul Haque
  • Patent number: RE46018
    Abstract: The present invention relates to dye mixtures comprising at least one compound of the formula (I) and at least one compound of the formula (II) where the substituents are each as defined in the description part, which are highly useful for dyeing and printing hydrophobic synthetic material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignee: DyStar Colours Distribution GmbH
    Inventors: Manfred Hoppe, Kiyoshi Himeno, Ryouichi Sekioka
  • Patent number: RE46190
    Abstract: Enzymes in the body vary among different species, and also vary among individuals of the same species. Thus, it has been demanded to develop a novel steroid-containing pharmaceutical preparation which can release a drug in a manner independent of the enzymes present in the body, and which is expected to have an efficacious therapeutic effect. Disclosed is a high-molecular weight conjugate of a steroid, comprising a structure in which a carboxylic acid group of a polymer having a polyethylene glycol moiety and a succinic acid monoamide moiety having two or more succinic acid monoamide units is ester-bonded to a hydroxy group in the steroid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2016
    Assignee: Nippon Kayaku Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Masayuki Kitagawa, Toshitaka Murata
  • Patent number: RE46629
    Abstract: The present invention concerns deuterated catecholamine derivatives as well as pharmaceuticals containing these compounds. In addition, the invention concerns the use of deuterated catecholamine derivatives as well as physiologically compatible salts thereof, and also pharmaceutical compositions, which contain these compounds, also in combination with enzyme inhibitors, for the treatment of dopamine deficiency diseases or diseases which are based on disrupted tyrosine transport or disrupted tyrosine decarboxylase, as well as other disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2017
    Assignee: Teva Pharmaceuticals International GmbH
    Inventor: Rudolf-Giesbert Alken
  • Patent number: RE46639
    Abstract: Provided are 4?-O substituted isoindoline compounds, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, clathrates, stereoisomers, and prodrugs thereof. Methods of use, and pharmaceutical compositions of these compounds are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2017
    Assignee: Celgene Corporation
    Inventors: Alexander L. Ruchelman, George W. Muller, Hon-Wah Man, Roger Shen-Chu Chen
  • Patent number: RE46757
    Abstract: The present invention provides pyridine and pyrazine derivatives which restore or enhance the function of mutant and/or wild type CFTR to treat cystic fibrosis, primary ciliary dyskinesia, chronic bronchitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma, respiratory tract infections, lung carcinoma, xerostomia and keratoconjunctivitis sire, or constipation (IBS, IBD, opioid induced). Pharmaceutical compositions comprising such derivatives are also encompassed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2018
    Assignee: Novartis AG
    Inventors: Urs Baettig, Kamlesh Jagdis Bala, Emma Budd, Lee Edwards, Catherine Howsham, Glyn Alan Hughes, Darren Mark Legrand, Katrin Spiegel
  • Patent number: RE47078
    Abstract: Crystalline polymorphic forms of a compound of formula N-[4-(trifluoromethyl)benzyl]-4-methoxybutyramide are described. The two polymorphic forms, named polymorphic Form A and polymorphic Form B, can be used in the treatment of drug addiction and alcoholism and have very good stability. Methods for preparing the polymorphic forms are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2018
    Assignee: LABORATORIO FARMACEUTICO C.T. S.R.L.
    Inventors: Roberto Cacciaglia, Massimo Ferrari