Patents Examined by Sreeni Padmanabhan
  • Patent number: 8921404
    Abstract: The invention relates to azole derivatives of the general formula I as defined in the present application as well as to their uses in treatment of conditions that would benefit from their inhibitory effect on hormone sensitive lipase, HSL, an allosteric enzyme in adipocytes which is inhibited by insulin and is responsible for the breakdown of fats in fat cells and thus for transferring fat constituents into the blood stream. Inhibition of this enzyme is therefore equivalent to an insulin-like effect of the compounds of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Assignee: Sanofi
    Inventors: Gerhard Zoller, Stefan Petry, Gunter Muller, Hubert Heuer, Norbert Tennagels
  • Patent number: 8916598
    Abstract: Dihydroxyaryl compounds and pharmaceutically acceptable esters, their synthesis, pharmaceutical compositions containing them, and their use in the treatment of synucleinopathies, such as observed in Parkinson's disease, and the manufacture of medicaments for such treatment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2014
    Assignee: Proteotech Inc
    Inventors: Luke A. Esposito, F. Michael Hudson, Thomas Lake, Joel Cummings, Manfred Weigele, Alan D. Snow
  • Patent number: 8916567
    Abstract: At least one crystalline hydrate of (S)—[N-3-(3?-fluoro-4?-(4?-phenyl piperazinyl))phenyl-2-oxo-5-oxazolidinyl]methyl acetamide, such as those with the following formula: wherein y is a number ranging from 1/12 to 1. Also provided are methods for the preparation of such crystalline hydrates, pharmaceutical compositions comprising such crystalline hydrates, and methods for their uses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2014
    Assignee: Universal Technology Alliance, Inc.
    Inventors: Feng Que, Ying Wang
  • Patent number: 8916571
    Abstract: The invention relates to the treatment of cancer using an inhibitor of 5?-methylthioadenosine phosphorylase (MTAP). The invention particularly relates to the treatment of prostate cancer and head and neck cancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2014
    Assignee: Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University
    Inventors: Vern L. Schramm, Chandan Guha
  • Patent number: 8916717
    Abstract: The invention relates to dioxaspiroketal derivatives of formula (I): wherein R, is selected from the group consisting of H, straight or branched chain C1-C6 alkyl, C1-C6 alkoxy, C2-C6 alkenyl, cycloalkyl, heterocyclyl, phenyl, optionally para-, meta- or ortho-substituted with 0 to 3 substituent selected from halogen, —CN, —NH2, —OH, —NO2, COOR2, wherein R2 is selected from H and C1-C6 alkyl, n is 1 or 2, X is O or S, R1 is selected from H, OH, halogen, C1-C6 alkyl, C1-C6 alkoxy, COOR3, wherein R3 is selected from H and C1-C6 alkyl, or physiologically acceptable salts thereof, process for preparation thereof, their uses in medical field, in particular as anti-tumor medicaments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2014
    Assignee: Consiglio Nazionale Delle Ricerche
    Inventors: Antonella DeMico, Andrea Cottarelli, Mariapia Fuggetta, Giulia Lanzilli, Maria Tricarico
  • Patent number: 8906948
    Abstract: The invention relates to a novel choline cocrystal of 5-[(1Z,2E)-2-methyl-3-phenylpropenylidene]-4-oxo-2-thioxo-3-thiazolidineacetic acid. The preparation and characterization of the novel choline cocrystal according to various embodiments of the invention is described. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing the novel choline cocrystal and the therapeutic use of the novel choline cocrystal to treat and/or prevent various conditions, including treating and/or preventing diabetic complications, treating and/or preventing homocystinuria reducing levels of homocysteine in blood serum, inhibiting aldose reductase, and affording cardioprotection in non-diabetic patients.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2014
    Assignee: Bionevia, LLC
    Inventors: Isabel Kalofonos, G. Patrick Stahly, William Martin-Doyle, Dimitris Kalofonos, Jeffrey S. Stults, Travis L. Houston
  • Patent number: 8906960
    Abstract: A transdermal fluid is provided wherein the main ingredient is tocotrienol and curcumin is added to enhance the anti-cancer effects of tocotrienols. The composition is useful for the treatment or prevention of a cancer, a tumor or an inflammatory disorder, particularly breast cancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2014
    Assignee: Malaysian Palm Oil Board
    Inventors: Kalanithi Nesaretnam, Kanga Rani Selvaduray
  • Patent number: 8901157
    Abstract: The present invention discloses compositions and a method of improving the pharmacokinetics of pharmaceutical agents (or pharmaceutically acceptable salts, esters, and prodrugs thereof) which are metabolized by cytochrome P450 monoxygenase comprising coadministering ritonavir or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, and prodrug thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2014
    Assignee: AbbVie Inc.
    Inventors: Dale J. Kempf, Kennan C. Marsh
  • Patent number: 8901176
    Abstract: New uses of safinamide, safinamide derivatives and MAO-B inhibitors in novel types of treatment for Parkinson's Disease are described. More specifically, the invention relates to methods for treating Parkinson's Disease through the administration of safinamide, a safinamide derivative, or a MAO-B inhibitor, in combination with other Parkinson's Disease agents or treatments, such as levodopa/PDI or dopamine agonists.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2014
    Assignee: Newron Pharmaceuticals, S.P.A.
    Inventors: Ruggero Fariello, Carlo Cattaneo, Patricia Salvati, Luca Benatti
  • Patent number: 8901128
    Abstract: A novel controlled release pharmaceutical dosage form comprising a therapeutically effective amount of ranolazine or pharmaceutically acceptable salt(s), polymorph(s), solvate(s), hydrate(s), enantiomer(s) thereof, one or more lipid(s) as release controlling agent(s) and one or more pharmaceutically acceptable excipient(s).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2014
    Assignee: Lupin Limited
    Inventors: Ketan Bhasale, Raghavendra Naik, Subhasis Das, Vijaya Kumar Thommandru
  • Patent number: 8889730
    Abstract: The present invention relates to indole and indazole compounds of Formula (I) that activate 5? adenosine monophosphate-activated protein kinase (AMPK). The invention also encompasses pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds and methods for treating or preventing diseases, conditions, or disorders ameliorated by activation of AMPK.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2014
    Assignee: Pfizer Inc.
    Inventors: Samit Bhattacharya, Kimberly Cameron, Matthew Dowling, Dilinie Fernando, David Ebner, Kevin Filipski, Daniel Kung, Esther Lee, Aaron Smith, Meihua Tu
  • Patent number: 8889194
    Abstract: Disclosed is a compound and methods for use by an individual attempting to reduce or cease tobacco smoking or one exposed to environmental tobacco smoke. The compound includes a first component blocking nicotine receptor sites to reduce nicotine cravings or withdrawal symptoms, a second component increasing serotonin levels and acting synergistically with the first component to reduce nicotine cravings or withdrawal symptoms, assisting in maintaining body weight and reducing increased stress and anxiety, and a third component acting synergistically with the first and/or second component to reduce nicotine cravings or withdrawal symptoms, maintain body weight, and/or reduce increased stress and anxiety. The third component comprises a supplement that replenishes depleted body substance(s), repairs damaged body substance(s), and/or ameliorates the impaired function of body substance(s). Some combination of the first, second, and third component alters the perceived taste of tobacco smoke.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2014
    Inventor: Harlan Clayton Bieley
  • Patent number: 8883852
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods, for reducing, preventing, mitigating and treating damage caused by radiation. The methods comprise delivering a compound, as described herein, to a patient in an amount and dosage regimen effective to prevent, mitigate or treat damage caused by radiation or to mitigate apoptosis. The compounds comprise glyburide or other sulfonylurea hypoglycemic compounds or potassium channel inhibitors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2014
    Assignee: University of Pittburgh—Of the Commonwealth System of Higher Education
    Inventors: Michael Epperly, Joel Greenberger, Jianfei Jiang, Valerian Kagan, John Lazo, Peter McDonald
  • Patent number: 8883847
    Abstract: The invention disclosed herein describes a novel therapeutic target for motoneuron diseases (altered dynamics of microtubules in neurons); a method for measuring the state of activity of this therapeutic target in subjects with established, incipient, or potential motoneuron disease; the discovery of drug agents that modulate neuronal microtubule dynamics in living subjects with motoneuron diseases; the discovery that administration of such agents, alone or in combinations, can provide marked neuroprotective therapy for living subjects with motoneuron diseases including delay in symptoms and prolongation of survival; and the discovery that monitoring of neuronal microtubule dynamics in subjects with motoneuron diseases, in response to therapeutic interventions, allows diagnostic monitoring for optimization of therapeutic regimen and strategy for individual subjects or for drug trials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2014
    Assignee: KineMed, Inc.
    Inventors: Marc K. Hellerstein, Patrizia A. Fanara
  • Patent number: 8877788
    Abstract: An allantoin-containing skin cream composition can comprise allantoin and at least one anionic or nonionic emulsifier that is substantially hydrophilic and is soluble in water. The composition is in the form of an oil-in-water emulsion. The pH of the composition is in a range of from about 3.0 to about 6.0; preferably, the pH of the composition is from about 5.0 to about 6.0. The composition can further comprise an acidic anionic polymer. A preferred acidic anionic polymer is a carboxypolymethylene polymer. The composition can further comprise a carbohydrate polymer such as galactoarabinan, polygalactose or polyarabinose. The composition can additionally comprise other ingredients such as herbal extracts, an antioxidant component, an emollient component, a chelator, a solvent component, or a preservative component. The composition is useful as a skin protectant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2014
    Assignee: Scioderm, Inc.
    Inventor: Elliott Farber
  • Patent number: 8877789
    Abstract: An allantoin-containing skin cream composition can comprise allantoin and at least one anionic or nonionic emulsifier that is substantially hydrophilic and is soluble in water. The composition is in the form of an oil-in-water emulsion. The pH of the composition is in a range of from about 3.0 to about 6.0; preferably, the pH of the composition is from about 5.0 to about 6.0. The composition can further comprise an acidic anionic polymer. A preferred acidic anionic polymer is a carboxypolymethylene polymer. The composition can further comprise a carbohydrate polymer such as galactoarabinan, polygalactose or polyarabinose. The composition can additionally comprise other ingredients such as herbal extracts, an antioxidant component, an emollient component, a chelator, a solvent component, or a preservative component. The composition is useful as a skin protectant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2014
    Assignee: Scioderm, Inc.
    Inventor: Elliott Farber
  • Patent number: 8877804
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel sulfur derivatives, processes for preparing them, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use as pharmaceuticals as modulators of chemokine receptors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2014
    Assignee: Allergan, Inc.
    Inventors: Haiqing Yuan, Richard L. Beard, Michael E. Garst, John E. Donello, Xiaoxia Liu, Veena Viswanath
  • Patent number: 8877790
    Abstract: An allantoin-containing skin cream composition can comprise allantoin and at least one anionic or nonionic emulsifier that is substantially hydrophilic and is soluble in water. The composition is in the form of an oil-in-water emulsion. The pH of the composition is in a range of from about 3.0 to about 6.0; preferably, the pH of the composition is from about 5.0 to about 6.0. The composition can further comprise an acidic anionic polymer. A preferred acidic anionic polymer is a carboxypolymethylene polymer. The composition can further comprise a carbohydrate polymer such as galactoarabinan, polygalactose or polyarabinose. The composition can additionally comprise other ingredients such as herbal extracts, an antioxidant component, an emollient component, a chelator, a solvent component, or a preservative component. The composition is useful as a skin protectant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2014
    Assignee: Scioderm, Inc.
    Inventor: Elliott Farber
  • Patent number: 8877755
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising a dopamine agonist and sedative agent. In a preferred embodiment, the dopamine agonist is optically pure (S)-didesmethylsibutramine. In a preferred embodiment, the sedative agent is optically pure (S)-zopiclone or optically pure (S)—N-desmethylzopiclone. In a preferred embodiment, the dopamine agonist is optically pure (S)-didesmethylsibutramine; and the sedative agent is optically pure (S)-zopiclone or optically pure (S)—N-desmethylzopiclone. The pharmaceutical compositions of the invention are useful in the treatment of restless-leg syndrome and periodic-limb-movement disorder, as well as various sleep disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2014
    Assignee: Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventor: Timothy J. Barberich
  • Patent number: 8877254
    Abstract: The present disclosure is related to percarboxylic acid compositions formed in situ in non-equilibrium reactions. The peroxycarboxylic acid compositions are formed using ester based starting materials. Methods for using the percarboxylic acid compositions are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2014
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Junzhong Li, David D. McSherry, Richard Staub