Patents Examined by Kara R McMillian
  • Patent number: 9834738
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a novel fragrance compound of octahydro-4,7-methano-1H-indene-5-acetaldehyde.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2017
    Inventors: Anubhav P. S. Narula, James Anthony Lasome, Richard A. Weiss, Michael G. Monteleone
  • Patent number: 9789119
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods, drug formulations, and dosing regimens for improving cognitive function in a normal or cognitively impaired subject. For instance, methods provided herein comprise administering a GABAA receptor antagonist so that peak concentration of the GABAA receptor antagonist occurs when the subject is asleep.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2017
    Assignee: The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University
    Inventors: Craig C. Garner, H Craig Heller, Damien Colas, Daniel Z. Wetmore
  • Patent number: 9770449
    Abstract: This invention relates to compositions for combating ectoparasites and endoparasites in animals, comprising at least one 1-arylpyrazole, at least one macrocyclic lactone, at least one insect growth regulator, and at least one anthelmintic compound in combination with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. This invention also provides for an improved methods for eradicating, controlling, and preventing parasite infections and infestations in an animal comprising administering the compositions of the invention to the animal in need thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2017
    Assignee: MERIAL INC.
    Inventors: Joseph K. Rosentel, Jr., Monica Tejwani, Arima Das-Nandy
  • Patent number: 9724295
    Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods for topical treatment of infections. The compositions comprise glycerol monolaurate or a derivative thereof, and are administered topically, for example, to treat viral, fungal or bacterial infections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2017
    Assignee: Hennepin Life Sciences, LLC
    Inventor: Patrick M. Schlievert
  • Patent number: 9682066
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the field of cancer treatment, and more specifically to the field of treatment of primary malignant brain tumors. Provided herein are methods of treating primary brain tumors, including gliomas, by administering to a patient in need thereof a therapeutically effective amount of the aromatase inhibitor letrozole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2017
    Assignee: University of Cincinnati
    Inventors: Pankaj Desai, Nimita Dave
  • Patent number: 9669097
    Abstract: The instant invention provides for novel cationic lipids that can be used in combination with other lipid components such as cholesterol and PEG-lipids to form lipid nanoparticles with oligonucleotides. It is an object of the instant invention to provide a cationic lipid scaffold that demonstrates enhanced efficacy along with lower liver toxicity as a result of lower lipid levels in the liver. The present invention employs low molecular weight cationic lipids with one short lipid chain to enhance the efficiency and tolerability of in vivo delivery of siRNA.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2017
    Assignee: SIRNA THERAPEUTICS, INC.
    Inventors: Matthew G. Stanton, Brian W. Budzik, Gregory L. Beutner, Hongbiao Liao
  • Patent number: 9616056
    Abstract: Treating Sonic Hedgehog-Associated Medulloblastoma comprises inhibiting the synthesis or biologic activity of leukotrienes that drive Nestin expression in cancerous or precancerous granule neuron precursors and that further drive growth and proliferation of medulloblastoma cells through Nestin-mediated aberrant Sonic Hedgehog signaling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2017
    Assignee: Institute for Cancer Research
    Inventor: Zeng-Jie Yang
  • Patent number: 9603841
    Abstract: A new class of anti-microbial agents and methods for preventing or reducing the risk of sexually transmitted infections and/or diseases is provided. Preferably, these anti-microbial agents are also contraceptive and, thus, also prevent or reduce the risk of unplanned pregnancies. The anti-microbial agents comprise a delivery vector having anti-microbial activity (and preferably contraceptive activity) coupled with a nitric oxide donor moiety.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2017
    Assignee: RUSH UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
    Inventors: Robert Anthony Anderson, Jr., Calvin J. Chany, II
  • Patent number: 9573966
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compound of formula I, II, III, or IV, and/or a pharmaceutical acceptable addition salt thereof and/or a stereoisomer thereof and/or a solvate thereof, Formulas (I), (II), (III) and (IV) wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9, R11, and R12 are as defined in the claim 1 or as described in detail in the description of the invention, and to the use of said compounds to treat or prevent proliferative disorders and their use to manufacture a medicine to treat or prevent proliferative disorders, particularly cancer such as leukemia. The present invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions of said compounds and the use of said pharmaceutical compositions to treat or prevent proliferative disorders. The present invention further relates to the use of said compounds as biologically active ingredients, more specifically as medicaments for the treatment of proliferative disorders and pathologic conditions such as, but not limited to, cancer such as leukemia.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Assignee: Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, K.U.Leuven R&D
    Inventors: Jean Herman, Thierry Louat
  • Patent number: 9511061
    Abstract: The invention relates to the fields of pharmaceutical chemistry and pharmacological treatments. More specifically, the invention relates to compositions and methods for the treatment of incontinence, voiding disorders associated with lower urinary tract dysfunctions and/or the urethro-vesical and anal sphincteral disorders. The invention can be used, for example, for the treatment of pollakiuria, urinary urgency, nocturia or enuresis, true faecal incontinence, functional faecal incontinence (FFI), passive faecal incontinence, faecal urgency and/or faecal seepage. The invention is suitable for preventive or curative use with all mammals, particularly humans.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Assignee: IXALTIS
    Inventors: Philippe Lluel, Stefano Palea
  • Patent number: 9497971
    Abstract: Water-based formulations (EW) are provided containing no VOC's or alternatively are low in VOC's for wide area space spray to control mosquitoes, flies, and other public health pests. Application via ULV, these formulations have been observed to provide significantly superior control of pests when compared to competitive adulticides. The present formulations provide exceptional preservation of both droplet density in the spray cloud and droplet size as measured by volume mean diameter (VmD). The present formulations provide superior bio-efficacy as measured by both mortality and knockdown of target organisms. The present formulations provide superior biological control, droplet density, and droplet size when applied at concentrations 20-80× less than competitive formulations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2016
    Assignee: Bayer CropScience LP
    Inventors: Robert Britt Baker, Kurt P. Vandock, Gary Gore, Byron Reid
  • Patent number: 9492463
    Abstract: Methods and compositions for detecting, treating, characterizing, and diagnosing interstitial lung and/or fibrotic diseases are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2016
    Assignee: The University of Toledo
    Inventors: Zi-Jian Xie, Joseph I. Shapiro
  • Patent number: 9421264
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of treating subjects suffering from estrogen receptor positive cancer of the brain by administering a selective estrogen receptor degrader (SERM). Also disclosed are methods of treating a cancer that is resistant to an estrogen receptor modulator by administering a SERM.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2016
    Assignee: Duke University
    Inventors: Suzanne E. Wardell, Erik R. Nelson, Donald P. McDonnell
  • Patent number: 9420817
    Abstract: Disclosed is an agent for ameliorating dysphagia containing capsinoid as an active ingredient. Also disclosed is a pharmaceutical composition or food composition containing the agent. The agent, pharmaceutical composition or food can be administered to a subject suffering from dysphagia such as elderly person.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2016
    Assignee: AJINOMOTO CO., INC.
    Inventors: Takae Ebihara, Satoru Ebihara, Yoko Shimagami
  • Patent number: 9393233
    Abstract: A new class of anti-microbial agents and methods for preventing or reducing the risk of sexually transmitted infections and/or diseases is provided. Preferably, these anti-microbial agents are also contraceptive and, thus, also prevent or reduce the risk of unplanned pregnancies. The anti-microbial agents comprise a delivery vector having anti-microbial activity (and preferably contraceptive activity) coupled with a nitric oxide donor moiety.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2016
    Assignee: Rush University Medical Center
    Inventors: Robert Anthony Anderson, Jr., Calvin J. Chany, II
  • Patent number: 9370509
    Abstract: Pharmaceutical formulations and methods for the topical or transdermal delivery of 1-isobutyl-1H-imidazo[4,5-c]-quinolin-4-amine or 1-(2-methylpropyl)-1H-imidazo[4,5-c]quinolin-4-amine, i.e., imiquimod, to treat actinic keratosis with short durations of therapy, than currently prescribed for the commercially available Aldara® 5% imiquimod cream, as now approved by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (“FDA”), are disclosed and described. More specifically, lower dosage strength imiquimod formulations to deliver an efficacious dose of imiquimod for treating actinic keratosis with an acceptable safety profile and dosing regimens that are short and more convenient for patient use than the dosing regimen currently approved by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (“FDA”) for Aldara® 5% imiquimod cream to treat actinic keratosis are also disclosed and described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2016
    Assignee: Medicis Pharmaceutical Corporation
    Inventors: Michael T. Nordsiek, Sharon F. Levy, James H. Lee, James H. Kulp, Kodumudi S. Balaji, Tze-Chiang Meng, Jason J. Wu, Valyn S. Bahm, Robert Babilon
  • Patent number: 9364474
    Abstract: A method for treatment of the symptoms of neurologic dysfunctions, including major depression, an autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and schizophrenia. The patient is administered an amount of a compound that increases the catalytic activity of MAO-A. The effective compound is preferably reserpine, administered in a dosage of less than about 0.03 mg per day. The reserpine may be administered topically or transdermally at a dosage in the range from about 0.002 mg per day to about 0.02 mg per day. In homeopathic use, the reserpine may be administered in the form of a homeopathic dilution, preferably as a 12 C homeopathic dilution of reserpine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2016
    Assignee: MedDEV Inc.
    Inventor: Elaine A. DeLack
  • Patent number: 9314453
    Abstract: A medication comprising tetrahydropyridoethers for use in the treatment of AMD.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2016
    Assignee: Katairo GmbH
    Inventor: Ulrich Schraermeyer
  • Patent number: 9314475
    Abstract: Injectable and oral formulations of a tetracycline compound are described. In one embodiment, the invention pertains to an oral formulation of a 9-aminomethyl tetracycline compound, or a salt thereof, in tablet form or capsule. The formulations may be used, for example, to treat infections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2016
    Assignee: Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventor: Sean Johnston
  • Patent number: 9302993
    Abstract: The present invention describes a method for the treatment of a neurological condition in a subject which comprises administering to a subject in need thereof a therapeutically effect amount of a compound of the formula or pharmaceutically acceptable salts, hydrates, or solvates thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2016
    Assignee: PRANA BIOTECHNOLOGY LIMITED
    Inventors: Kevin Jeffrey Barnham, Elisabeth Colette Louise Gautier, Gaik Beng Kok, Guy Krippner