Patents Examined by Kara R McMillian
  • Patent number: 7928118
    Abstract: Pharmaceutical formulations and methods including an immune response modifier (IRM) compound and an oleic acid component are provided where stability is improved by using oleic acid have low polar impurities such as peroxides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2011
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Alexis S. Statham, Robert J. Nelson
  • Patent number: 7910610
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods involving avoiding adverse drug interactions with fluvoxamine and pirfenidone or other moderate to strong inhibitors of CYP enzymes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2011
    Assignee: Intermune, Inc.
    Inventors: Williamson Ziegler Bradford, Javier Szwarcberg
  • Patent number: 7906526
    Abstract: Pharmaceutical formulations and methods including an immune response modifier (IRM) compound and an oleic acid component are provided where stability is improved by using oleic acid have low polar impurities such as peroxides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2011
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Alexis S. Statham, Robert J. Nelson
  • Patent number: 7902215
    Abstract: Pharmaceutical formulations and methods including an immune response modifier (IRM) compound and an oleic acid component are provided where stability is improved by using oleic acid have low polar impurities such as peroxides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2011
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Alexis S. Statham, Robert J. Nelson
  • Patent number: 7902216
    Abstract: Pharmaceutical formulations and methods including an immune response modifier (IRM) compound and an oleic acid component are provided where stability is improved by using oleic acid have low polar impurities such as peroxides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2011
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Alexis S. Statham, Robert J. Nelson
  • Patent number: 7902214
    Abstract: Pharmaceutical formulations and methods including an immune response modifier (IRM) compound and an oleic acid component are provided where stability is improved by using oleic acid have low polar impurities such as peroxides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2011
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Alexis S. Statham, Robert J. Nelson
  • Patent number: 7879914
    Abstract: Methods for treating viral infections using polyamine analogs, including mitoguazone (MGBG), are provided. In these methods, polyamine analogs destroy macrophages that act as viral reservoirs, facilitating the destruction of the viruses that dwell within the macrophages. Examples of viral infections that may be treated with the present methods include, but are not limited to, infections from human immunodeficiency viruses. These methods differ from previous methods of treatment using polyamine analogs, wherein the polyamine analogs were administered only as anti-tumor agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2011
    Assignee: Pathlogica LLC
    Inventors: Michael S. McGrath, Kenneth G. Hadlock
  • Patent number: 7879343
    Abstract: A composition for burn treatment containing, in % by weight: Almond oil (sweet): ?9-10 Almond oil (bitter): 7-8 Lavender oil: 4-5 Beeswax: 8-9 Bee Pollen: 3-4 Purified honey: 50-60 Propolis: 0.2-1?? Water: ??8-12.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2011
    Inventor: Wafa M. A. R. Alkazemi
  • Patent number: 7863277
    Abstract: A transdermal composition that contains an antipsychotic is provided for the treatment of neuropsychiatric disorders. Also, provided are methods for preparing a topical antipsychotic composition. Methods for treating neuropsychiatric disorders, including schizophrenia, are further disclosed. The transdermal composition includes a therapeutically effective amount of an antipsychotic in an amount sufficient to treat neuropsychiatric disorders in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2011
    Assignee: Medcara, L.L.C.
    Inventor: Craig Herman
  • Patent number: 7825157
    Abstract: There are provided methods and compositions for improving the aesthetic appearance of akin, treating rosacea and/or telangiectasia, and treating the signs of dermatological aging. The method is directed to topically applying to an affected area an effective amount of mangostin, an analog thereof, or a combination thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2010
    Assignee: Avon Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Dmitri Ptchelintsev
  • Patent number: 7820688
    Abstract: Many chemical and pharmaceutical compositions are known to produce antinociceptive effects that are helpful in relieving pain and inflammation. Both opioids and local anesthetics serve an important function in providing peripheral pain relief. Topical administration of pain-relieving drugs to the periphery offers important advantages over systemic or local, non-topical administration. The present invention provides topical pharmaceutical compositions, formulated with at least one local anesthetic and at least one opioid analgesic in a topical excipient. The present invention also provides methods for relieving pain in a subject through topical administration of the pharmaceutical composition in an amount and a duration sufficient to synergistically potentiate an antinociceptive response. Synergistic potentiation of analgesia through topical administration of a local anesthetic/opioid pharmaceutical composition provides a new and improved approach to peripheral pain management.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2010
    Assignee: Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
    Inventors: Gavril Pasternak, Yuri Kolesnikov
  • Patent number: 7816383
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods involving avoiding adverse drug interactions with fluvoxamine and pirfenidone or other moderate to strong inhibitors of CYP enzymes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2010
    Assignee: Intermune, Inc.
    Inventors: Williamson Ziegler Bradford, Javier Szwarcberg
  • Patent number: 7776348
    Abstract: A foundation in the form of a water-in-oil emulsion comprising a fatty phase, an aqueous phase, at least one surfactant chosen from C8-C22 alkyl dimethicone copolyols, at least one other surfactant chosen from dimethicone copolyols, and hydrophobic coated pigments, where the fatty phase comprises at least 30% by weight, relative to the total weight of the emulsion, of a volatile fatty phase comprising: at least 6% by weight, relative to the total weight of the emulsion, of at least one volatile hydrocarbon oil, and at least one volatile oil chosen from silicone volatile oils and fluorinated volatile oils; wherein the foundation is stable after storing at room temperature (25° C.) for at least 2 months and makes it possible to obtain a homogeneous make-up on the skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2010
    Assignee: L'Oreal S.A.
    Inventors: Nadia Gardel, Véronique Barrois
  • Patent number: 7767710
    Abstract: A method and composition for treating osteoarthritis with ion-channel regulators is disclosed. The ion-channel regulators are used alone or in combination with other osteoarthritis treatment agents, including but not limited to injectable agents such as viscosupplements and steroids. A composition comprising one or more ion-channel regulator(s) and one or more osteoarthritis treatment agent(s) is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2010
    Assignee: Calosyn Pharma, Inc.
    Inventor: David D. Waddell
  • Patent number: 7741316
    Abstract: A method of treating or preventing Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's Disease and/or schizophrenia, this method comprising administering to a patient in need of such treatment a compound of formula: in which R, R3 and R4 are as defined in the specification.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2010
    Assignee: Aventis Pharma S.A.
    Inventors: Daniel Achard, Herve Bouchard, Jean Bouquerel, Bruno Filoche, Serge Grisoni, Augustin Hittinger, Michael R. Myers
  • Patent number: 7709495
    Abstract: The invention features a method for treating an immunoinflammatory administering a compound of formula (I), e.g., ibudilast or KC-764, alone or in combination with a corticosteroid, tetra-substituted pyrimidopyrimidine, or other compound. The invention also features pharmaceutical compositions including the combination above for the treatment or prevention of an immunoinflammatory disorder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2010
    Assignee: CombinatoRx, Incorporated
    Inventors: Edward Roydon Jost-Price, Palaniyandi Manivasakam, Brendan Smith, Michael S. Slavonic, Benjamin A. Auspitz
  • Patent number: 7667044
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel inhibitors of prolyl endopeptidase of formula 1 W—KCONH—X—CON—Y—CO—Z??(1) wherein K, W, X, Y and Z are specified in the description. The compounds are useful for the treatment of diseases such as mild cognitive impairment (MCI), Alzheimer's disease, Down Syndrome, Parkinson disease and Chorea Huntington.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2010
    Assignee: Probiodrug AG
    Inventors: André Niestroj, Ulrich Heiser, Ingo Schulz, Jens-Ulrich Rahfeld, Joachim Baer, Hans-Ulrich Demuth
  • Patent number: 7659282
    Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions and methods for treating neurological disorders by administering same are provided. The compositions comprise dextromethorphan in combination with quinidine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2010
    Assignee: Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Gerald Yakatan, James Berg, Laura E. Pope, Richard A. Smith
  • Patent number: 7645795
    Abstract: The administration of nutritional supplements such as phosphatidylcholine; linoleic acid and alpha linolenic acid in an approximately 4:1 (v/v) ratio; and mineral supplements provides an effective method for the treatment of ALS. Subjects presenting with symptoms indicative of ALS can therefore be treated with these nutritional supplements to inhibit progression of ALS. Subjects at risk for developing ALS can also be treated with these nutritional supplements to delay the onset of ALS symptoms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2010
    Assignee: BodyBio, Inc
    Inventors: Patricia Kane, Edward Kane
  • Patent number: RE41157
    Abstract: In a solvent extraction process for preparing microspheres of a biodegradable polymer, the improvement comprising: preparing a homogenized antigen-sucrose matrix and adding a solvent to the sucrose-antigen matrix to form a solution; preparing a solution of a biodegradable polymer by adding a solvent to the polymer; adding the biodegradable polymer solution to the antigen-sucrose solution; adding an oil to the polymer-sucrose-antigen solution to form an emulsion having a controlled viscosity that corresponds to a predetermined average particle size of distributions of microspheres of biodegradable polymers; centrifuging the emulsion of controlled viscosity and removing the supernatant to obtain microspheres of a predetermined range of particle size distributions of from about 0.5 to about 7.0 micrometers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2010
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Army
    Inventors: Robert H. Reid, John E. VanHamont, William R. Brown, Edgar C. Boedeker, Curt Thies