Patents Examined by Kara R McMillian
  • Patent number: 11186577
    Abstract: Compounds are provided that antagonize vasopressin receptors, particularly the V1a receptor products containing such compounds, as well as to methods of their use and synthesis. Such compounds have the structure of Formula (I), or a pharmaceutically acceptable isomer, racemate, hydrate, solvate, isotope, or salt thereof: wherein A, B, G, R1, R1b, R1c, R2 and X are as defined herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2021
    Assignee: BLACKTHORN THERAPEUTICS, INC.
    Inventors: Robert M. Jones, Mariangela Urbano, Gary Brandt, David Hardick, Chris Knight, Jason Tierney
  • Patent number: 11147783
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a therapeutically effective amount of cannabidiolic acid (CBDA) in the treatment of epilepsy. In one embodiment the CBDA is used in the treatment of generalised seizures, preferably tonic-clonic seizures. Preferably the CBDA used is in the form of a botanical drug substance in which the CBDA content is greater than 60%, and most preferably, it is a highly purified extract of cannabis such that the CBDA is present at greater than 95%, through 96% and 97% to most preferably, greater than 98% of the total extract (w/w) and the other components of the extract are characterised. In particular the cannabinoids tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) or tetrahydrocannabinol acid (THCA) have been substantially removed. Alternatively, the CBDA may be synthetically produced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2021
    Assignee: GW Research Limited
    Inventors: Colin Stott, Nicholas Jones, Robin Williams, Benjamin Whalley
  • Patent number: 11129808
    Abstract: Provided herein are formulations that can contain an effective amount of a PKC? inhibitor. Also provided herein are methods of inhibiting a PKC? in a subject in need thereof, that can include the step of administering an effective amount of a compound that is capable of inhibiting a PKC?.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2021
    Assignees: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA, THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT AS REPRESENTED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERRANS AFFAIRS OFFICE OF THE GENERAL COUNSEL
    Inventors: Niketa A. Patel, Rekha S. Patel, Robert Pleasants Sparks, Wayne Charles Guida
  • Patent number: 11116778
    Abstract: Described herein are compounds and pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds which are prodrugs of ALOX-15 inhibitors. Also described herein are methods for using such compounds in the treatment of disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Assignee: EMPIRICO INC.
    Inventors: Omri Gottesman, Shannon Bruse, Brian Cajes, David Lewis, David Rozema
  • Patent number: 11110070
    Abstract: Methods for prophylactically treating a stress-induced affective disorder or stress-induced psychopathology in a subject are provided. Also provided are methods for inducing and/or enhancing stress resilience in a subject. In certain embodiments, an effective amount, of an antagonist of the glutamate N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor, such as ketamine, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or derivative thereof, is administered to a subject prior to a stressor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2021
    Assignee: The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York
    Inventors: Rebecca Anne Brachman, Christine Ann Denny, René Hen
  • Patent number: 11098014
    Abstract: The present invention provides aryl isonitrile compounds that have antibacterial properties. More specifically, the aryl isonitrile compounds of the present invention are potent inhibitors of drug resistant strains of Staphylococcus aureus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2021
    Assignee: Purdue Research Foundation
    Inventors: Mohamed Seleem, Mingji Dai, Dexter Cameron Davis, Haroon Taj Mohammad
  • Patent number: 11091437
    Abstract: The present invention provides aryl isonitrile compounds that have antibacterial properties. More specifically, the aryl isonitrile compounds of the present invention are potent inhibitors of drug resistant strains of Staphylococcus aureus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2021
    Assignee: Purdue Research Foundation
    Inventors: Mohamed Seleem, Mingji Dai, Dexter Cameron Davis, Haroon Taj Mohammad
  • Patent number: 11066398
    Abstract: This invention provides small molecule Myc-inhibitors. Also provided in the invention are therapeutic applications of these compounds for treating Myc-driven cancer and other related methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2021
    Assignees: The Scripps Research Institute, Sorrento Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter K. Vogt, Francis X. Tavares, Kim D. Janda
  • Patent number: 11046706
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel antagonists for CCR2 (CC chemokine receptor 2) and their use for providing medicaments for treating conditions and diseases, especially pulmonary diseases like asthma and COPD.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2021
    Assignee: Centrexion Therapeutics Corporation
    Inventors: Heiner Ebel, Sara Frattini, Kai Gerlach, Riccardo Giovannini, Christoph Hoenke, Rocco Mazzaferro, Marco Santagostino, Stefan Scheuerer, Christofer Tautermann, Thomas Trieselmann
  • Patent number: 11046714
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to 2,2-difluorodioxolo compounds that are antagonists of A2A receptor. The present invention is also directed to uses of the 2,2-difluorodioxolo compounds described herein in the potential treatment or prevention of neurological disorders and diseases in which A2A receptor are involved. The present invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and to uses of these pharmaceutical compositions in the prevention or treatment of such diseases in which A2A receptors are involved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2021
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Ali Amjad, Gioconda V. Gallo, Timothy J. Henderson, Rongze Kuang, Yeon-Hee Lim, Michael Man-Chu Lo, Edward Metzger, Manuel de Lera Ruiz, Andrew Stamford, Paul Tempest, Brent Whitehead, Heping Wu
  • Patent number: 11020371
    Abstract: Provided are: a composition having an excellent anti-norovirus effect; use of a theaflavin compound for the preparation of the composition; and a method for preventing infection with a norovirus using a theaflavin compound. A theaflavin compound is used as an active ingredient for preventing infection with a norovirus. The theaflavin compound is preferably used together with an alcohol. The theaflavin compound is preferably one or more members selected from the group consisting of theaflavin, theaflavin-3-O-gallate, theaflavin-3?-O-gallate and theaflavin-3,3?-O-digallate that are derived from tea components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2021
    Assignees: YAIZU SUISANKAGAKU INDUSTRY CO., LTD., GENERAL INCORPORATED ASSOCIATION PHARMAVALLEY PROJECT SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION
    Inventors: Mai Ohba, Takayuki Ando, Akira Asai, Naohisa Ogo
  • Patent number: 10966945
    Abstract: This patent pertains to selective inhibition of assembly of the membrane attack complex of complement by use of less than 1 kDa molecular weight forms of the aurin tricarboxylic acid synthetic complex (ATAC), and their derivatives. It further pertains to the use of these materials to treat human conditions where there is evidence of self destruction of host tissue by the membrane attack complex. These diseases include, but are not limited to, Alzheimer disease, age related macular degeneration, and atherosclerosis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2021
    Assignee: Aurin Biotech Inc.
    Inventors: Patrick L. McGeer, Moonhee Lee, Jian-Ping Guo, Claudia Schwab
  • Patent number: 10925864
    Abstract: The invention discloses compositions of clear injectable solution which comprises Midazolam, pentazocine, tonicity agent, chelating agent, and acids to adjust pH.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2021
    Inventors: Neeta Joshi, Shailesh Sevankar
  • Patent number: 10905670
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to acetyl-leucine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof for use in improving cognitive function, mobility, or cognitive function and mobility in a subject, for example, in an elderly subject.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2021
    Assignee: INTRABIO LTD.
    Inventors: Mallory Factor, Michael Strupp
  • Patent number: 10894784
    Abstract: The present invention covers heteroarylbenzimidazole compounds of general formula (I) in which R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5 are as defined herein, methods of preparing said compounds, intermediate compounds useful for preparing said compounds, pharmaceutical compositions and combinations comprising said compounds and the use of said compounds for manufacturing pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment or prophylaxis of diseases, in particular of hyperproliferative and/or inflammatory disorders, as a sole agent or in combination with other active ingredients.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2021
    Assignee: BAYER PHARMA AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT
    Inventors: Volker Schulze, Tobias Heinrich, Florian Prinz, Julien Lefranc, Jens Schröder, Anne Mengel, Wilhelm Bone, Joszef Bálint, Antje Margret Wengner, Knut Eis, Horst Irlbacher, Marcus Koppitz, Ulf Bömer, Benjamin Bader, Hans Briem, Philip Lienau, Clara Christ, Detlef Stöckigt, Roman Hillig
  • Patent number: 10882829
    Abstract: The invention provides a method of inhibiting a TYK2 kinase, which method comprises bringing into contact with the TYK2 kinase an effective TYK2 kinase-inhibiting amount of a compound having the formula (0): or a salt or stereoisomer thereof. The invention also provides a novel subset of compounds within formula (0) as well as pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use in medicine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2021
    Assignee: Sareum Limited
    Inventor: John Charles Reader
  • Patent number: 10874640
    Abstract: This application relates generally to certain substituted pyrrolizine compounds, and pharmaceutical compositions which inhibit HBV replication, and methods of making and using them.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2020
    Assignee: GILEAD SCIENCES, INC.
    Inventors: Jinfa Du, Joshua A. Kaplan, Thorsten A. Kirschberg, Tetsuya Kobayashi, Scott E. Lazerwith, Rick Andrew Lee, Jonathan William Medley, Michael L. Mitchell, Philip Anthony Morganelli, Hyung-Jung Pyun, Sophia L. Shevick, Neil H. Squires, William J. Watkins
  • Patent number: 10835496
    Abstract: Lonafarnib and ritonavir, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, are used in combination to treat HDV infection. In one aspect, amorphous co-precipitates comprising lonafarnib, ritonavir, and a co-polymer are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Inventors: Patrick Gosselin, Aimesther Betancourt
  • Patent number: 10799467
    Abstract: This invention relates to the use of the phytocannabinoid cannabidivarin (CBDV) and combinations of the phytocannabinoid CBDV with tetrahydrocannabivarin (THCV) and cannabidiol (CBD) in the treatment of epilepsy. The invention further relates to the use of the phytocannabinoid CBDV in combination with standard anti-epileptic drugs (SAEDs). Preferably the SAED is one of ethosuximide, valproate or phenobarbital.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2020
    Assignees: GW Pharma Limited, Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co. Limited
    Inventors: Ben Whalley, Claire Williams, Gary Stephens, Takashi Futamura
  • Patent number: 10800725
    Abstract: The invention provides a compound of formula (I): or a salt thereof, wherein R1-R5 have any of the values described in the specification, as well as compositions comprising a compound of formula (I). The compounds are useful as RNA polymerase inhibitors and antibacterial agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2020
    Inventors: Richard H. Ebright, Juan Shen