Patents Examined by Johann R. Richter
  • Patent number: 10583087
    Abstract: Disclosed is a pharmaceutical composition for oral administration, comprising 1-{5-[(5-{[(2R)-2-ethylpyrrolidin-1-yl]methyl}-4-[4-methoxy-3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]-1,3-thiazol-2-yl)carbamoyl]pyrazin-2-yl}pyperidine-4-carboxylic acid, which is a compound having pH-dependent solubility, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and a cellulose derivative. In the pharmaceutical composition for oral administration, the solubility and absorbability of the drug are improved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2020
    Assignee: ASTELLAS PHARMA INC.
    Inventors: Yumiko Suda, Toshiro Sakai, Ryo Kojima, Dal Oyama, Koji Nishimura, Kumi Naiki
  • Patent number: 10576026
    Abstract: The present application relates to sunscreen formulations, including foamable sunscreen formulations, that comprise zinc oxide and titanium dioxide particles, suitably in the size range of about 1-100 nm. The compositions suitably produce a minimal residual whitening effect when applied to a skin surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2020
    Inventors: David J. Milora, Harry Fallick
  • Patent number: 10577358
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are plant propagation materials, methods of manufacturing, formulations and uses thereof. The plant propagation materials disclosed herein may comprise a strigolactone obtained by a biosynthetic process. The plant propagation material may comprise a chemical mimic of a strigolactone. The strigolactone may be 5-deoxystrigol. Methods of manufacturing the plant propagation materials may comprise a chemical process. Alternatively, methods of manufacturing the plant propagation material may comprise a biosynthetic process. The methods may comprise use of one or more polynucleotides. The polynucleotides may encode a metabolite. The polynucleotides may comprise one or more genes encoding one or more components of a strigolactone pathway.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2020
    Assignee: SOUND AGRICULTURE COMPANY
    Inventors: Eric A. Davidson, Travis S. Bayer, Oliver Windram, Yonek Hleba
  • Patent number: 10568819
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for treating and/or preventing chronic- or UV-induced photodamage in the skin as well as damage to the skin caused by chronological aging and disease. Specifically, select aryl alkanones have been found to induce/produce a number of beneficial effects in the skin and skin processes by elevating the skin's defense against UV-induced damage and reversing skin photo- and/or chronological damage in the extracellular matrix (ECM) and dermal-epidermal junction (DEJ), up-regulating tissue inhibitory metalloproteases, reducing oxidative stress, inhibiting activity of matrix metalloproteases, and protecting DNA.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2020
    Assignee: Sytheon Limited
    Inventor: Ratan K Chaudhuri
  • Patent number: 10561749
    Abstract: Provided is a radioactive labeled compound capable of detecting a secondary mutation of an epidermal growth factor receptor, where the compound is represented by Formula (1) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, where R1, R2, and Y are as defined.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2020
    Assignees: Kyoto University, ARKRAY, Inc.
    Inventors: Hideo Saji, Hiroyuki Kimura, Anna Miyazaki, Hirokazu Matsuda, Shuichi Nakanishi
  • Patent number: 10561744
    Abstract: A microsphere and method for forming the same are disclosed. The microsphere includes modified cellulose and at least one of a visualization agent, a magnetic material, or a radioactive material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2020
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Rachit Ohri, Phillip D. Blaskovich
  • Patent number: 10561149
    Abstract: The present disclosure comprises compositions and methods for bioprotection, such as enhancing antimicrobial activity and decreasing abiotic stress. For example, the present disclosure comprises compositions and methods for affecting, enhancing, modulating, or decreasing antimicrobial activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2020
    Assignee: CONCENTRIC AG CORPORATION
    Inventor: Margaret Bywater-Ekegard
  • Patent number: 10561607
    Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions are described, the compositions comprising a therapeutically effective quantity of an active component and a quantity of a sterile gel. Methods for fabricating the compositions and using them for ophthalmic or burn-treating applications are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2020
    Assignee: Harrow IP, LLC
    Inventor: John Scott Karolchyk
  • Patent number: 10556888
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the technical field of pesticides, particularly relates to a pyrazole compound or a salt thereof, a preparation method therefor, a herbicidal composition and use thereof. A pyrazole compound of formula (I) or a salt thereof: wherein, R1 represents hydrogen or C1-C4 alkyl; R2 represents C1-C3 alkyl; R3 represents C1-C6 linear chain or cyclic group containing one or more heteroatoms selected from O, S, and N; R4 represents C1-C3 alkyl or halogen; R5 represents pyrazole ring or pyrazole ring substituted with one or more groups selected from alkyl, alkoxyl, halogen, halogenated alkyl, amino, and nitro. The pyrazole compound is an excellent herbicide with broad spectrum biological activity and outstanding safety for crops.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2020
    Assignee: QINGDAO KINGAGROOT CHEMICAL COMPOUNDS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Lei Lian, Yurong Zheng, Song Li, Xuegang Peng, Tao Jin, Qi Cui
  • Patent number: 10555532
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to bacteriologically pure bacterial cultures of novel strains of plant growth-promoting bacteria, and inoculums comprising the same. The invention is also directed to plant seeds coated with the inoculums, kits comprising the inoculums and methods for stimulating plant growth by applying the biologically pure bacterial culture or the inoculum to a plant, plant seed, or plant growth medium.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2020
    Assignee: Spogen Biotech Inc.
    Inventors: Brian Thompson, Katie Thompson, Brittany Angle
  • Patent number: 10548845
    Abstract: Disclosed is a pharmaceutical composition for oral administration, comprising 1-{5-[(5-{[(2R)-2-ethylpyrrolidin-1-yl]methyl}-4-[4-methoxy-3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]-1,3-thiazol-2-yl)carbamoyl]pyrazin-2-yl}pyperidine-4-carboxylic acid, which is a compound having pH-dependent solubility, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and a cellulose derivative. In the pharmaceutical composition for oral administration, the solubility and absorbability of the drug are improved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2020
    Assignee: ASTELLAS PHARMA INC.
    Inventors: Yumiko Suda, Toshiro Sakai, Ryo Kojima, Dal Oyama, Koji Nishimura, Kumi Naiki
  • Patent number: 10542746
    Abstract: An adjuvant composition contains lecithin and an organosilicon surfactant as defined herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2020
    Assignee: Momentive Performance Materials Inc.
    Inventors: George A Policello, Jeferson A Naue, Mary Ann Paccione, Fengqi He, Narayan Mukherjee
  • Patent number: 10525143
    Abstract: A conjugate represented by general formula (I), wherein R0 is a C1-6 alkyl, B is an anesthetic, and A is a linking group, and a quaternary ammonium salt is formed at the linking position between B and R0. The conjugate has a prolonged analgesic effect, and can be used in postoperative analgesia or treatment for chronic pain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2020
    Assignee: JENKEM TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. (TIANJIN)
    Inventors: Jinliang Wang, Zewang Feng, Hui Zhu, Meina Lin, Yan Liu, Xuan Zhao
  • Patent number: 10524468
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a microcapsule suspension containing (1) an oil core compound having a pesticide active agent dispersed in an oil compound, (2) an aqueous solution containing a polycationic colloid and a polyanionic colloid in a ratio that the polycationic colloid is from 0.02 to 1% by weight and the polyanionic colloid is from 0.02 to 2% by weight, and (3) a pH adjuster.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2020
    Assignee: ISHIHARA SANGYO KAISHA, LTD.
    Inventors: Yutaka Ishibashi, Yusuke Takigami
  • Patent number: 10512266
    Abstract: The present invention is related to compositions comprising 3-phenyluracils I, wherein the variables R1 to R7 are as defined in the specification, including their agriculturally acceptable salts; and N-[[4-[(cyclopropylamino)carbonyl]phenyl]sulfonyl]-2-methoxy-benzamide II including its agriculturally acceptable salts; and optionally at least one herbicide III selected from the classes III.1) to III.15) defined as in the specification including their agriculturally acceptable salts and, provided they have a carboxyl group, their agriculturally acceptable derivatives.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2019
    Assignee: BASF SE
    Inventors: Cyrill Zagar, Bernd Sievernich
  • Patent number: 10506759
    Abstract: A paddy seed treatment agent containing a herbicidal active component and having a sufficient herbicidal effect, while having a reduced risk of herbicide injury to paddy rice, a method for treating paddy seeds using the paddy seed treatment agent, paddy seeds, and a method for controlling paddy field weeds by sowing and cultivating the paddy seeds, are provided. The paddy seed treatment agent contains fenquinotrione or a salt thereof as a herbicidal active component. The method for controlling paddy field weeds includes sowing and cultivating paddy seeds treated with this paddy seed treatment agent, and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2019
    Assignee: KUMIAI CHEMICAL INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yoshitaka Fujihira, Satoshi Watanabe
  • Patent number: 10506808
    Abstract: Disclosed is to a composition including difethialone, containing a configurational stereoisomer of difethialone, referred to as a hetero-stereoisomer, of formula 3-(4?-bromobiphenyl-4-yl)-1-(4-hydroxythiocoumarin-3-yl)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthalene, in which the carbon atoms 1 and 3 of the 1,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthalene group have different absolute configurations, the composition including an amount of a dextrorotatory enantiomer of the hetero-stereoisomer such that the ratio of this amount to the amount of difethialone in the composition is less than 10%; the amount of the dextrorotatory enantiomer of the hetero-stereoisomer of difethialone in the composition being different from the amount of levorotatory enantiomer of the hetero-stereoisomer of difethialone in the composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2019
    Assignees: LIPHATECH, Institut Enseigenment Superieur Et Recherche En Alme
    Inventors: Herve Caruel, Etienne Benoit, Isabelle Fourel, Virginie Lattard
  • Patent number: 10506810
    Abstract: The present invention belongs to the technical field of synergistic pesticides, and particularly relates to a synergistic herbicidal composition comprising a 4-benzoylpyrazole compound. The synergistic herbicidal composition comprises an active ingredient A and an active ingredient B in an herbicidally effective amount, wherein, the active ingredient A is the compound of the active ingredient B is one or more compounds selected from: 1) a phenoxycarboxylic acid; 2) a pyridinecarboxylic acid; 3) a benzoic acid; 4) a hydroxybenzonitrile; 5) an urea; 6) a pyridine; 7) a triazolinone; 8) a diphenyl ether; 9) an acetamide; 10) an aryloxyphenoxypropionate; 11) a cyclohexanedione; 12) a sulfonylurea; 13) a triazine; 14) a sulfonamide; 15) a phenylpyrazoline; and 16) others: bentazon. The composition is effective for controlling a broad-leaved weed in wheat fields, has extended weed-controlling spectrum, significant synergistic effect and reduced application rate, and is safe for a crop.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2019
    Assignee: QINGDAO KINGAGROOT RESISTANT WEED MANAGEMENT CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Tao Jin, Jinxin Wang, Xingtao Lu, Xuegang Peng, Jingyuan Zhang, De Zhao
  • Patent number: 10492356
    Abstract: The invention encompasses a nontoxic agricultural formulation of a concentrated liquid suspension comprising an organic phase and suspended particulate materials, and also encompasses an aqueous formulation comprising the concentrated liquid suspension and an agricultural treatment agent. The invention additionally encompasses methods of treating an agricultural target, comprising providing an agricultural formulation of a concentrated liquid suspension comprising an organic phase and suspended particulates, and applying the agricultural formulation onto the agricultural target, thereby treating the agricultural target.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2019
    Assignee: CROP ENHANCEMENT, INC.
    Inventors: Jonathan Flores, Matthew A. Bosley, Sandra Rifai, Robert P. Mahoney, Damian Hajduk, Rosa Casado Portilla, Turner Newton, David S. Soane
  • Patent number: 10493164
    Abstract: The invention relates to inhibitory compounds of a p38 MAP kinase having a structure of type (I)-(VII) which can be used for the treatment or prophylaxis of adhesion. Pharmaceutical compositions are disclosed containing an effective amount of the substance SB203580 or one or more of the conjugated compounds of type (I)-(VII) or a combination thereof, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, a diluent or an excipient. Also disclosed is the use of the substance SB203580 as an agent having anti-adhesion activity. Also disclosed is a method for the prophylaxis and/or treatment of a disease or a condition in which there is a possibility of the formation and/or growth of adhesions, which makes it possible to dispense with the additional administration of a preparation in the post-operative period.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2019
    Assignee: Joint Stock Company “PHARMASYNTEZ”
    Inventors: Mikhail Gennadievich Shurygin, Irina Aleksandrovna Shurygina