Patents Examined by Timothy E Betton
  • Patent number: 8829050
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions, such as bimatoprost, latanoprost and travoprost, and methods to reduce fat in the body of an individual, for example, by topical administration, injection, and/or implantation of such compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2014
    Assignee: Topokine Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Cynthia L. Grosskreutz, Louis R. Pasquale, Michael S. Singer, Murat V. Kalayoglu
  • Patent number: 8829055
    Abstract: A drug and a composition for inhibiting biofilm formation are provided. A biofilm formation inhibitor composition containing the following component (A): (A) at least one or more selected from compounds represented by Formula (1) to Formula (4): wherein R1 to R5 each represent an alkyl group or the like; EO represents an ethyleneoxy group; p represents an integer from 0 to 5; and m+n represents a number from 0 to 30, or a salt thereof; and (B) a surfactant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2014
    Assignee: Kao Corporation
    Inventors: Tetsuya Okano, Shinya Iwasaki, Kazuo Isobe, Eiko Ishizuka
  • Patent number: 8778961
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of alleviating and inhibiting a lymphoproliferative disorder in a mammal, the method comprising administering one or more rapamycin derivatives (including rapamycin) to the mammal. Further, the invention provides a method for identifying agents which are useful for alleviating and inhibiting a lymphoproliferative disorders, as well as a method for identifying agents which are capable of inhibiting metastasis of lymphatic tumors in a mammal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2014
    Assignee: The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania
    Inventors: Mariusz A. Wasik, Leslie M. Shaw
  • Patent number: 8748464
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method of increasing an immune response in an individual, the method involving administering to an individual in need thereof an inhibitor of SIRT1. The present disclosure provides a method of reducing an immune response, e.g., to treat chronic immune hyperactivity, the method generally involving administering to an individual in need thereof an activator of SIRT1. The present disclosure provides a method of modulating activation and differentiation of CD4+ T cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Assignee: The J. David Gladstone Institutes
    Inventors: Eric M. Verdin, Melanie Ott, Hye-Sook Kwon, Hyungwook Lim
  • Patent number: 8569332
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of alleviating and inhibiting a lymphoproliferative disorder in a mammal, the method comprising administering one or more rapamycin derivatives (including rapamycin) to the mammal. Further, the invention provides a method for identifying agents which are useful for alleviating and inhibiting a lymphoproliferative disorders, as well as a method for identifying agents which are capable of inhibiting metastasis of lymphatic tumors in a mammal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2013
    Assignee: The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania
    Inventors: Mariusz A. Wasik, Leslie M. Shaw
  • Patent number: 8501725
    Abstract: A synergistic antimicrobial composition containing flumetsulam or diclosulam; and zinc pyrithione.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2013
    Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventor: Emerentiana Sianawati
  • Patent number: 8461187
    Abstract: Herein provided are dosage forms (variously referred to as “formulations”) comprising a PPI that is released from the dosage form as a first and a second dose. Each dose of PPI is present in an amount sufficient to raise the plasma levels of the PPI to at least 100 ng/ml.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2013
    Assignee: Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
    Inventors: Rajneesh Taneja, Majid Vakilynejad
  • Patent number: 8461143
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to improved liquid antibiotic formulations. In some embodiments, the present invention is directed to a composition comprising an antibiotic in a liquid comprising triglycerides, wherein the composition has less than about 5% water (w/v).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2013
    Assignee: Taro Pharmaceuticals North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Shen Gao, Daniel A. Moros, Satish Asotra
  • Patent number: 8377931
    Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of the formula: a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or a prodrug thereof, where R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9, Y, Z1, m, n, and p are as defined herein. The present invention also provides compositions comprising, methods for using, and methods for preparing Compound of Formula I.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2013
    Assignee: Roche Palo Alto LLC
    Inventors: Jacob Berger, Robin Douglas Clark, Shu-Hai Zhao
  • Patent number: 8372826
    Abstract: The present invention discloses administering steroid hormones to mammals to treat autoimmune related diseases, more particularly, Th1-mediated (cell-mediated) autoimmune diseases including: multiple sclerosis (MS), rheumatoid arthritis (RA), autoimmune thyroiditis and uveitis. Most preferably the invention is used to treat a patient with a therapeutically effective amount of estriol of 8 milligrams once daily via oral administration to treat the symptoms or prevent the onset of multiple sclerosis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2013
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventor: Rhonda R. Voskuhl
  • Patent number: 8372886
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods, compounds and compositions for preventing or treating a renal disorder or chronic kidney diseases, including nephropathies such as diabetic nephropathy. The invention generally includes administering to a subject 1,3-propanedisulfonic acid or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, e.g., 1,3-propanedisulfonic acid sodium salt. The invention also relates to methods, compounds and compositions for the prevention and/or treatment of for preventing or treating a renal disorder complication. The invention further relates to methods, compounds and compositions for the prevention and/or treatment of dyslipidemia, and more particularly for reducing levels of harmful serum lipid levels, especially cholesterol and triglycerides in diabetic patients.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2013
    Assignee: Kiacta Sarl
    Inventors: Wendy Hauck, Pavel Hamet
  • Patent number: 8367731
    Abstract: The present invention concerns a peritoneal dialysis fluid with enhanced ultrafiltration during the dialysis dwell period. According to the present invention this is achieved by a peritoneal dialysis fluid comprising sodium ions, osmotic agent and a buffer, characterised in that it comprises citrate at a level of 4 to 10 mM in a final solution ready for use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Assignee: Fresenius Medical Care Deutschland GmbH
    Inventors: Anders Wieslander, Ola Carlsson, Magnus Braide, Per Kjellstrand
  • Patent number: 8367644
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method for treating cancer in a mammal comprising contacting the cancer cells with a compound which is a apogossypol, derivative.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Assignee: The Burnham Institute
    Inventors: John C. Reed, Maurizio Pellecchia
  • Patent number: 8362069
    Abstract: Pharmaceutical/dermatological emulsions containing at least one avermectin compound, notably ivermectin, include at least one fatty phase and at least one aqueous phase, the at least one avermectin compound being solubilized in the fatty phase, which emulsions are useful for the treatment of a variety of dermatological conditions/afflictions, in particular rosacea.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2013
    Assignee: Galderma S.A.
    Inventors: Fanny Diaz-Astruc, Nathalie Barthez, Sandrine Segura-Orsoni
  • Patent number: 8357377
    Abstract: This application discloses cyclodextrin-modified materials for carrying drugs and other active agents, such as nucleic acids. Compositions are also disclosed of cyclodextrin-modified materials that release such active agents under controlled conditions. The invention also discloses compositions of cyclodextrin-modified polymer carriers that are coupled to biorecognition molecules for assisting the delivery of drugs to their site of action.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2013
    Inventors: Suzie Hwang Pun, Nathalie C. Bellocq, Mark E. Davis
  • Patent number: 8354424
    Abstract: A method of treating actinic keratosis including applying topically to an actinic keratosis lesion twice per week for a duration of 8 weeks a formulation comprising 2-methyl-1-(2-methylpropyl)-1H-imidazo[4,5-c][1,5]naphthyridin-4-amine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2013
    Assignee: Medicis Pharmaceutical Corporation
    Inventors: James H. Lee, Terrance L. Fox
  • Patent number: 8349795
    Abstract: Resorbable lactide polymer thin membranes are disclosed. The thin membranes are constructed of polylactide resorbable polymers, which are engineered to be absorbed into the body relatively slowly over time in order to reduce potential negative side effects. The membranes are formed to have very thin thicknesses, for example, thicknesses between about 0.010 mm and about 0.30 mm. The membranes can be extruded from polylactide polymers having a relatively high viscosity property, can be preshaped with relatively thick portions, and can be stored in sterile packages.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2013
    Assignee: MAST Biosurgery AG
    Inventors: Christopher J. Calhoun, Ralph E. Holmes, Kenneth K. Kleinhenz
  • Patent number: 8349845
    Abstract: Use of a compound of formula (I) wherein R is an alicyclic group; an arylethyl group; or phenyl or benzyl substituted by halogen, lower alkyl, alkoxy, OH, NH2, NHalkyl, N(alkyl)2, CN or NO2; in the manufacture of a medicament for the therapy of hyperalgesic pain conditions and their symptoms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2013
    Assignee: Sosei Group Corporation
    Inventors: Fei-Yue Zhao, Alistair Kerr Dixon, Jonathan Mark Treherne, Chizuko Koseki, Kevin Lee, David Spanswick
  • Patent number: 8329744
    Abstract: The present invention is directed at methods for preventing or minimizing the intensity of the serotonin syndrome in humans and lower animals which comprises administering proserotonergic agents and serotonin surge protectors. The present invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising proserotonergic agents and serotonin surge protectors useful for carrying out the method of the present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2012
    Assignee: Relmada Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventor: Najib Babul
  • Patent number: 8309591
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a veterinary composition in a semisolid form adapted for transmucosal administration for providing sedation and analgesia in large animals such as horses and cattle. The semisolid transmucosal composition of the invention comprises detomidine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof as an active ingredient. The composition provides a rapid onset of action while having low irritation potential in the oral mucosa.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2012
    Assignee: Orion Corporation
    Inventors: Mirja Huhtinen, Piritta Koistinen, Lasse Leino, Maria Rantala, Helena Kaukinen, Kaija Af Ursin