Patents Examined by Irina Neagu
  • Patent number: 11306057
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods, formulations, and compositions for the treatment of biofilms. In particular, the application discloses isothiocyanate functional surfactants either alone or combination with adjunct agents to treat biofilms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2022
    Assignee: The William M. Yarbrough Foundation
    Inventor: Michael E. Silver
  • Patent number: 11304955
    Abstract: An amorphous dispersion comprises bis(vinylcaprolactam) and an active pharmaceutical ingredient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2022
    Assignee: ISP INVESTMENTS LLC
    Inventors: Osama M. Musa, Jonathan W. Steed, David Berry, Melissa J. Goodwin
  • Patent number: 11279674
    Abstract: A method for treating phytophotodermatitis including the steps of applying an isothiocyanate functional surfactant to an area affected by phytophotodermatitis, wherein said isothiocyanate functional surfactant comprises at least one isothiocyanate functional group associated with an aliphatic and/or aromatic carbon atom of the isothiocyanate functional surfactant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2022
    Assignee: The William M. Yarbrough Foundation
    Inventor: Michael E. Silver
  • Patent number: 11278523
    Abstract: The invention relates to the use of Indoline derivatives, and their effective dose in the prevention and/or treatment of fibrosis diseases. The compound can effectively prevent and/or treat a fibrosis disease without cytotoxicity or genotoxicity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2022
    Assignee: Taipei Medical University
    Inventors: Chien Huang Lin, Jing-Ping Liou, Shiow-Lin Pan, Che-Ming Teng
  • Patent number: 11274074
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a novel anticancer pharmaceutical composition. The present disclosure achieves an anticancer effect using a compound effective in inhibiting the expression of ANO1 (TMEM16A). In addition, the present disclosure provides an ANO1 (TMEM16A) antagonist using the compound inhibiting the expression of ANO1 (TMEM16A).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2022
    Assignee: INDUSTRY-ACADEMIC COOPERATION FOUNDATION YONSEI UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Wan Namkung, Ik Yon Kim, Yohan Seo, Jin Hwang Kim
  • Patent number: 11253511
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of virology. More specifically, the present invention provides methods and compositions useful for prevention and treatment of human cytomegalovirus (CMV). In one embodiment, a pharmaceutical composition comprises (a) emetine or a derivative thereof; (b) a human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) drug; and (c) a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. In certain embodiments, the pharmaceutical composition further comprises an adjuvant. In a specific embodiment, the HCMV drug is ganciclovir. In such embodiments, emetine is present at about 1/10 to about 1/100 the normal dosage for amebiasis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2022
    Assignees: The Johns Hopkins University, THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, as represented by th
    Inventors: Ravit Boger, Marc Ferrer, Juan Marugan, Andres Dulcey Garcia, Noel Terrence Southall, Xin Hu
  • Patent number: 11207317
    Abstract: Methylnaltrexone nasal formulations are disclosed which provide improved bioavailability over oral dosage forms and improved patient compliance over injectable dosage forms. Also disclosed are methods of making the nasal formulations and methods of using, specifically to treat the side effects of opioid drug use, such as constipation, and other indications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2021
    Assignee: APTAPHARMA INC.
    Inventor: Siva Rama K. Nutalapati
  • Patent number: 11185524
    Abstract: Chemically modified methionine hydroxy analogs that are protected from degradation by rumen microorganisms. The chemically modified compounds comprise methionine hydroxy analog chemically linked to a fatty acid having at least 12 carbon atoms. Methods for increasing rumen bypass of methionine hydroxy analog and/or providing methionine hydroxy analog to a ruminant's small intestine for absorption, wherein the methods comprise administering to the ruminant a chemically modified methionine hydroxy analog as defined above.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2021
    Assignee: Novus International, Inc.
    Inventors: Heather A. Tucker, Matthew Mahoney, Tracy M. Rode, Jason Schultz, Mercedes Vázquez-Añón, William Scott Hine
  • Patent number: 11135176
    Abstract: A continuous process for preparing a solid lipid nanoparticle of ibuprofen utilizing hot melt extrusion which avoids additional steps such as high-pressure homogenization, ultrasonication, or solvent evaporation. The continuous process includes preparing a pre-emulsion comprising a lipid, and continuously processing the pre-emulsion through a hot melt extruder device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2021
    Assignee: Florida A&M University
    Inventors: Mandip Sachdeva, Arvind Bagde, Ketankumar Patel
  • Patent number: 11124501
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula I as defined herein. The compounds of the present invention are inhibitors of heat shock factor 1 (HSF1). In particular, the present invention relates to the use of these compounds as therapeutic agents for the treatment and/or prevention of proliferative diseases, such as cancer. The present invention also relates to processes for the preparation of these compounds, and to pharmaceutical compositions comprising them.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2021
    Assignee: CANCER RESEARCH TECHNOLOGY LIMITED
    Inventors: Keith Jones, Carl Rye, Nicola Chessum, Matthew Cheeseman, Adele E. Pasqua, Kurt G. Pike, Paul F. Faulder
  • Patent number: 11103451
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method of treatment of inflammatory disorder of the eye, said method comprising administering into the eye of a person in need thereof, an aqueous solution comprising difluprednate as the sole active ingredient at a concentration of 0.02% to 0.04% weight by volume in an aqueous vehicle, wherein the solution is free of oil and wherein the solution is administered twice-a-day. The present invention also provides an ophthalmic solution comprising a. therapeutically effective concentration of difluprednate, a crystal growth inhibitor and pharmaceutically acceptable amounts of a solubilizer comprising a mixture of i. quaternary ammonium compound and ii. polyethoxylated castor oil, b. in an aqueous vehicle. wherein the crystal growth inhibitor is polyvinyl alcohol or its derivatives.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2021
    Assignee: Sun Pharma Advanced Research Company Limited
    Inventors: Ajay Jaysingh Khopade, Arindam Halder, Ankit Shaileshkumar Shah
  • Patent number: 11046644
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel sulfur derivatives, processes for preparing them, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use as pharmaceuticals as modulators of chemokine receptors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2021
    Assignee: ALLERGAN, INC.
    Inventors: Haiqing Yuan, Richard L. Beard, Xiaoxia Liu, John E. Donello, Veena Viswanath, Michael E. Garst
  • Patent number: 11033551
    Abstract: Methods for treating uterine fibroids, endometriosis, adenomyosis, or heavy menstrual bleeding in a subject, which include administering to the subject from 10 mg to 60 mg per day of N-(4-(1-(2,6-difluorobenzyl)-5-((dimethylamino)methyl)-3-(6-methoxy-3-pyridazinyl)-2,4-dioxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydrothieno[2,3-d]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)-N?-methoxyurea, and from 0.01 mg to 5 mg per day of a hormone replacement medicament. The present disclosure has methods for reducing menstrual bleeding in a subject, reducing bone mineral density loss in a subject caused by administering a GnRH antagonist to the subject, suppressing sex hormones in a subject, reducing vasomotor symptoms or hot flashes in a subject, and reducing symptoms of decreased libido in a subject having uterine fibroids, endometriosis, or adenomyosis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2021
    Assignees: Myovant Sciences GmbH, Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited
    Inventors: Brendan Mark Johnson, Lynn Seely, Paul N. Mudd, Jr., Susan Wollowitz, Mark Hibberd, Masataka Tanimoto, Vijaykumar Reddy Rajasekhar, Mayukh Vasant Sukhatme
  • Patent number: 11026421
    Abstract: Highly acidic, stabilized peroxycarboxylic acid compositions are disclosed as having both improved antimicrobial efficacy in comparison to conventional peroxyoctanoic acid and peroxyacetic acid compositions for sanitizing applications, and improved transport and shipping stability. In particular, low odor and low/no VOC compositions having dual functionality as both acid wash and sanitizing compositions are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2021
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Junzhong Li, David D. McSherry, Richard Staub
  • Patent number: 11021501
    Abstract: The invention describes membrane permeable creatine phosphate analog prodrugs, pharmaceutical compositions comprising membrane permeable creatine phosphate analog prodrugs, and methods of treating diseases such as ischemia, heart failure, neurodegenerative disorders and genetic disorders affecting the creatine kinase system comprising administering creatine phosphate analog prodrugs or pharmaceutical compositions thereof. The invention also describes treating a genetic disease affecting the creatine kinase system, such as, for example, a creatine transporter disorder or a creatine synthesis disorder comprising administering creatine phosphate analog prodrugs or pharmaceutical compositions thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2021
    Assignee: Farmington Pharma Development
    Inventor: William F. Brubaker
  • Patent number: 11007152
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition comprising amorphous lenalidomide, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, with a synthetic antioxidant and one or more pharmaceutically acceptable excipients. The invention further relates to the process to manufacture such a compositions and the use of said composition as a medicament, particularly in the treatment of in the treatment of multiple myeloma and myelodyplastic syndromes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Assignee: Synthon B.V.
    Inventors: Marta Vivancos Martinez, Lisardo Alvarez Fernandez, Jose Velada Calzada
  • Patent number: 10993952
    Abstract: The present invention relates to stable ready to use liquid formulations of Cyclophosphamide for parenteral use. The ready to use composition comprises Cyclophosphamide dissolved in a solvent system comprising a solvent, cosolvent(s) and antioxidant(s).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2021
    Assignee: LEIUTIS PHARMACEUTICALS PVT. LTD.
    Inventors: Kocherlakota Chandrashekhar, Banda Nagaraju
  • Patent number: 10973799
    Abstract: Provided herein is a pharmaceutical composition comprising an isoflavonoid derivative and a cyclodextrin. Also provided herein are methods of treating cancer, sensitizing cancer cells, and inducing apoptosis in cancer cells by administering such compositions. In specific instances, provided herein are intravenous compositions and therapies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2021
    Assignee: MEI PHARMA, INC.
    Inventor: Ofir Moreno
  • Patent number: 10953102
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for increasing efficiency of cardiac metabolism are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2021
    Assignee: IMBRIA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventor: Andrew D. Levin
  • Patent number: 10953017
    Abstract: Methods for enhancing memory and/or learning and prevent neurodegeneration by administration of certain heterocyclic and aromatic compounds are described. The methods are particularly useful for treating patients suffering from a neurodegenerative disease such as (without limitation) Alzheimer's, Parkinsons's, Lou Gehrig's (ALS) disease or memory or learning impairment. A neuronal human cell-based assay that assess NF-kB gene up-regulation using a luciferase reporter is also provided that screens for compounds useful in methods for enhancing memory or learning.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2021
    Assignee: SOUTHERN RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Maurizio Grimaldi, Judith Varady Hobrath, Subramaniam Ananthan, Joseph A. Maddry