Patents Examined by Michael J Schmitt
  • Patent number: 12036220
    Abstract: A solid oral immediate release formulation of LSD, wherein the composition is produced by lyophilization of a feedstock in a pre-formed mold to form an orally disintegrating tablet. A method of making a solid oral immediate release formulation of LSD by lyophilizing a flash frozen stock solution of LSD and excipients, including a non-gelling matrix former, filler, and binder in a pre-formed mold, and forming an orally disintegrating tablet. A method of treating an individual by administering a solid oral immediate release formulation of LSD, wherein the composition is produced by lyophilization of a feedstock in a pre-formed mold to form an orally disintegrating tablet and treating the individual.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2023
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2024
    Assignee: Mind Medicine, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter Mack, Timm Trenktrog, Dustin Melton, Bethany Amber Doty, Jon Schroeder, Lisa Marie Garrett
  • Patent number: 12029712
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to deuterated D-serine, pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, analogs and prodrugs thereof, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and methods of use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2024
    Assignee: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Dario Doller, Christopher L. Brummel, Julie F. Liu, Roger D. Tung
  • Patent number: 11999676
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of treatment of a disease or pathology of the central nervous system, an eating disorder, or substance use disorder, drug dependence/abuse and withdrawal therefrom comprising administering at least one N-phenylalkyl amphetamine derivative and pharmaceutical compositions comprising at least one N-phenylalkyl amphetamine derivative to an individual in need thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2024
    Assignee: University of Kentucky Research Foundation
    Inventors: Linda P. Dwoskin, David Watt, Jon Thorson, Mark Leggas, Kip Guy, Jared Hammill, Stefan Kwiatkowski, Derong Ding, Guangrong Zheng, Peter Anthony Crooks, Na-Ra Lee
  • Patent number: 11999724
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel method for producing diarylpyridine derivatives, and the object of the present invention is to provide a novel, industrially useful method. The present inventors developed a novel method for synthesizing pyridine rings without using palladium, a strong base, or a high-temperature reaction. In particular, they successfully developed a method that can be used to synthesize iminium salts as intermediates, synthesize cyano compounds from these iminium salts, and cyclize the cyano compounds into pyridines under very mild reaction conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2024
    Assignee: Daiichi Sankyo Company, Limited
    Inventors: Yuichi Aki, Fumihiko Toriyama, Natsuki Sakurai, Ai Kameda, Tomokazu Ogura
  • Patent number: 11998519
    Abstract: Compositions and methods are presented that, upon administration prior to trauma, are effective to prevent and/or reduce severity of sequelae of TBI upon trauma. Advantageously, the compositions presented herein can be orally administered, have an excellent safety profile, and will not require a prescription by physician or hospital admission.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2024
    Inventor: Rob D. Dickerman
  • Patent number: 11986454
    Abstract: The invention relates to methods for decreasing adverse effects associated with solriamfetol ([R]-2-amino-3-phenylpropylcarbamate) therapy in subjects with impaired renal function. In particular, the invention provides an optimized dose escalation scheme for subjects with moderate renal impairment which results in the subjects having increased tolerance to adverse effects associated with the administration of solriamfetol. The invention also provides adjusted dosing for safe therapeutic use of solriamfetol in subjects having severe renal impairment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2023
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2024
    Assignee: AXSOME MALTA LTD.
    Inventor: Katayoun Zomorodi
  • Patent number: 11986455
    Abstract: The invention relates to methods for decreasing adverse effects associated with solriamfetol ([R]-2-amino-3-phenylpropylcarbamate) therapy in subjects with impaired renal function. In particular, the invention provides an optimized dose escalation scheme for subjects with moderate renal impairment which results in the subjects having increased tolerance to adverse effects associated with the administration of solriamfetol. The invention also provides adjusted dosing for safe therapeutic use of solriamfetol in subjects having severe renal impairment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2023
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2024
    Assignee: AXSOME MALTA LTD.
    Inventor: Katayoun Zomorodi
  • Patent number: 11975009
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides for a method of inhibiting the growth of a microorganism including contacting the microorganism with zinc porphyrin (ZnPor). The present disclosure also provides for a method of treating or preventing biofilm formation of one or more microorganisms including contacting the biofilm with zinc porphyrin (ZnPor). Further, the present disclosure provides for a method of treating a disease associated with biofilm formation in a subject including administering to the subject a composition comprising a therapeutically effective amount of ZnPor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2024
    Assignee: ZNABLE LLC
    Inventor: Jayne Robinson
  • Patent number: 11969404
    Abstract: The invention relates to methods for decreasing adverse effects associated with solriamfetol ([R]-2-amino-3-phenylpropylcarbamate) therapy in subjects with impaired renal function. In particular, the invention provides an optimized dose escalation scheme for subjects with moderate renal impairment which results in the subjects having increased tolerance to adverse effects associated with the administration of solriamfetol. The invention also provides adjusted dosing for safe therapeutic use of solriamfetol in subjects having severe renal impairment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2024
    Assignee: AXSOME MALTA LTD.
    Inventor: Katayoun Zomorodi
  • Patent number: 11964987
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compounds having an improved solubility thereby increasing their bioavailability, lower dosages, etc. The target compounds, may include but are not limited to, macrophage migration inhibitory factor (MIF) inhibitors, epidermal growth factor receptor (EGRF) inhibitors, kinase inhibitors and prodrugs of alpha4 beta1 and alpha4 beta7 integrin antagonists.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2024
    Assignee: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
    Inventor: Achyutharao Sidduri
  • Patent number: 11944631
    Abstract: Provided herein are pharmaceutical compositions comprising a phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase inhibitor or a pharmaceutically acceptable form thereof, and a Bcl-2 inhibitor or a pharmaceutically acceptable form thereof. Also provided herein are methods for treating cancer comprising administration the compositions, and uses of the compositions, e.g., for the treatment of cancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: Infinity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffery L Kutok, Howard M. Stern
  • Patent number: 11944607
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for treating progressive neurodegenerative diseases, and their associated symptoms by administration of ibudilast (3-isobutyryl-2-isopropylpyrazolo[1,5-a]pyridine).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: MediciNova, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael E. Kalafer, Kenneth W. Locke, Kazuko Matsuda, Richard E. Gammans
  • Patent number: 11944629
    Abstract: Concentrated methotrexate solutions are described which are suitable for the use of an active substance in the production of a parenterally administered medicament for the treatment of inflammatory autoimmune diseases. The methotrexate is added to a pharmaceutically acceptable solvent at a concentration of more than 25 mg/ml.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: MEDAC GESELLSCHAFT FUER KLINISCHE SPEZIALPRAEPARARATE MBH
    Inventor: Heiner Will
  • Patent number: 11925633
    Abstract: Provided is a drug superior for preventing and/or treating dementia. It contains a carbostyril derivative of the following formula (1) (wherein R is a cycloalkyl group, A is a lower alkyl group, and a single bond or a double bond is present between the 3-position and the 4-position of the carbostyril nucleus) and dihydroquercetin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: NATIONAL CEREBRAL AND CARDIOVASCULAR CENTER
    Inventors: Tadamasa Matsumoto, Masafumi Ihara, Satoshi Saito, Masanori Fukushima
  • Patent number: 11918586
    Abstract: The present invention is relates to a compound of formula (I), wherein X1, X2 and X3 are, independently of each other, N or CH; with the proviso that at least two of X1 X2 and X3 are N; Y is N or CH; W is H or F; with the proviso that when W is F, then X1, X2 and X3 are N; R1 and R2 are independently of each other (i) a morpholinyl of formula (II) wherein the arrow denotes the bond in formula (I); and wherein R3 and R4 are independently of each other H, C1-C3alkyl optionally substituted with one or two OH, C1-C2fluoroalkyl, C1-C2alkoxy, C1alkoxyC1-C3alkyl, CN, or C(O)O—C1-C2alkyl; or R3 and R4 form together a bivalent residue —R5R6— selected from C1-C3alkylene optionally substituted with 1 to 4 F, —CH2—O—CH2—, —CH2—NH—CH2—, or any of the structures wherein the arrows denote the bonds in formula (II); or (ii) a saturated 6-membered heterocyclic ring Z selected from thiomorpholinyl and piperazinyl, optionally substituted by 1 to 3 R7; wherein R7 is independently at each occurrence C1-C3alkyl optionally substitu
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignees: TORQUR AG, THE TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
    Inventors: Doriano Fabbro, Paul Hebeisen, Petra Hillmann-Wuellner, Anton Stuetz, John T. Seykora, Florent Beaufils
  • Patent number: 11911360
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to intranasal pharmaceutical compositions. In particular, the present invention is directed to sustained, enhanced delivery of pharmaceutical agents across the nasal mucosa for systemic drug delivery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: Lachesis Biosciences Limited
    Inventor: Timothy Matthias Morgan
  • Patent number: 11911377
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method for treating hypertension by using a compound, wherein the compound is selected from the group consisting of: (E)-4-(3-(3-methyl benzyloxy)benzylidene)-1-phenylpyrazolidine-3,5-dione, (2R)-2-amino-3-(2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-1-yl)-N?-((E)-quinolin-7-ylmethylene)propane hydrazide, and a combination thereof. The present disclosure uses a small molecule compound (E)-4-(3-(3-methyl benzyloxy)benzylidene)-1-phenylpyrazolidine-3,5-dione, (2R)-2-amino-3-(2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-1-yl)-N?-((E)-quinolin-7-ylmethylene)propane hydrazide or a combination thereof, which can be developed as a therapeutic drug for lowering blood pressure, whether it is taken orally or injected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: FU JEN CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Fu-Tien Chiang, Wei-Chao Chiu
  • Patent number: 11896710
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods of treating inflammation of the upper gastrointestinal tract, especially the esophagus, by administering an oral corticosteroid. In some cases, the methods include treating eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) by administering an oral corticosteroid in an induction phase and a maintenance phase to improve peak eosinophilic counts and symptoms. In embodiments, the methods include treating EoE by administering the oral corticosteroid at nighttime and/or while the patient is lying down.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Assignee: Ellodi Pharmaceuticals, L.P.
    Inventors: Brian A. Meltzer, Gail M. Comer
  • Patent number: 11859252
    Abstract: The present invention provides diagnostic and therapeutic methods and compositions for cancer. The invention provides methods of determining whether an individual having a cancer is likely to respond to treatment comprising a pan-RAF dimer inhibitor and a MEK or PI3K inhibitor, methods of predicting responsiveness of an individual having a cancer to treatment comprising a pan-RAF dimer inhibitor and a MEK or PI3K inhibitor, methods of selecting a therapy for an individual having a cancer, and methods of treating an individual having cancer based on the presence of a biomarker of the invention (e.g., a KRAS activating mutation, e.g., a KRAS-G13D mutation, or an NRAS activating mutation).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: Genentech, Inc.
    Inventors: Christiaan Nicolaas Klijn, Shiva Malek, Ivana Yen
  • Patent number: 11850228
    Abstract: The invention relates to methods for decreasing adverse effects associated with solriamfetol ([R]-2-amino-3-phenylpropylcarbamate) therapy in subjects with impaired renal function. In particular, the invention provides an optimized dose escalation scheme for subjects with moderate renal impairment which results in the subjects having increased tolerance to adverse effects associated with the administration of solriamfetol. The invention also provides adjusted dosing for safe therapeutic use of solriamfetol in subjects having severe renal impairment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2023
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2023
    Assignee: Axsome Malta Ltd.
    Inventor: Katayoun Zomorodi