Patents Examined by Yong L Chu
  • Patent number: 10744100
    Abstract: A composition contains curcumin and can treat or prevent sarcopenia, reduce a loss of muscle functionality (e.g. muscle strength, gait speed, etc.), increase muscle functionality, and/or improve recovery of muscle functionality after muscle atrophy. The composition can be administered to an individual who is elderly and/or frail, optionally in a composition that further includes an omega-3 fatty acid and/or a protein source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2020
    Assignee: Societe des Produits Nestle S.A.
    Inventors: Marie Noelle Horcajada, Fanny Membrez, Denis Breuille, Claire Boutry
  • Patent number: 10736871
    Abstract: The present invention relates to, in part, methods for the treatment of methanogen-associated disorders such as, for example, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) using at least one anti-methanogenic lovastatin analog or derivative. In addition, modified-release formulations comprising at least one anti-methanogenic lovastatin analog or derivative are provided which release the anti-methanogenic lovastatin analog or derivative in the gastrointestinal tract.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2020
    Assignees: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Synthetic Biologics, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Pimentel, Vince Wacher
  • Patent number: 10737993
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method for producing indancarbaldehyde, including a step of reacting indan with carbon monoxide in the presence of hydrogen fluoride and boron trifluoride to obtain a reaction liquid including indancarbaldehyde, wherein the indan includes an amine, and a content of the amine is less than 1000 ppm by mass.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2020
    Assignee: MITSUBISHI GAS CHEMICAL COMPANY, INC.
    Inventor: Tatsuya Utamura
  • Patent number: 10729135
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method of controlling a pest comprising applying an effective amount of one or more terpendoles to the pest or an area in need of pest control. The present invention is further directed to a method of controlling a pest comprising applying an effective amount of one or more compounds having the following chemical structure to the pest or an area in need of pest control.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2020
    Assignee: VALENT BIOSCIENCES LLC
    Inventors: Deanna Branscome, Daniel F. Heiman, Jose Maria Sanchez Lopez, Joseph H. Lustig, Gary T. Wang
  • Patent number: 10730860
    Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of Formula (II) (e.g., compounds of Formula (I)), and pharmaceutically compositions thereof. Compounds of Formula (II) are believed to be binders of bromodomains and/or bromodomain-containing proteins (e.g., bromo and extra terminal (BET) proteins). Also provided are methods, uses, and kits using the compounds and pharmaceutical compositions for inhibiting the activity (e.g., increased activity) of bromodomains and/or bromodomain-containing proteins and for treating and/or preventing in a subject diseases associated with bromodomains or bromodomain-containing proteins (e.g., proliferative diseases, cardiovascular diseases, viral infections, fibrotic diseases, metabolic diseases, endocrine diseases, and radiation poisoning). The compounds, pharmaceutical compositions, and kits are also useful for male contraception.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2020
    Assignee: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Inc.
    Inventors: James E. Bradner, Jun Qi, Minoru Tanaka
  • Patent number: 10723970
    Abstract: Embodiments in accordance with the present invention relate generally to a variety of norbornene derivatives exhibiting olfactive properties and are suitable as fragrance ingredients. More specifically, this invention relates to various fragrance compositions containing one or more of a compound of formula (I): Wherein R1, R2, R3 and R4 are as defined herein. The compounds of formula (I) are useful as perfumes, colognes, and in perfume augmenting, modifying, enhancing, and imparting compositions. The compositions of this invention are therefore useful in a variety of products including perfumes, colognes, soaps, detergents, candles, air fresheners, trash bags, tissues, deodorants, lotions, skin care products, hair products, sanitary products, cleaning products, and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2020
    Assignee: PROMERUS, LLC
    Inventor: Larry F Rhodes
  • Patent number: 10717725
    Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of Formula (I): or a stereoisomer, a tautomer, a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, a polymorph, or a solvate thereof, wherein all of the variables are as defined herein. These compounds are GPR40 G protein-coupled receptor modulators which may be used as medicaments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2020
    Assignee: Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
    Inventors: Elizabeth Anne Jurica, Zhenqiu Hong
  • Patent number: 10717704
    Abstract: This invention relates to compounds that inhibit creatine transport and/or creatine kinase, pharmaceutical compositions including such compounds, and methods of utilizing such compounds and compositions for the treatment of cancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2020
    Assignee: Rgenix, Inc.
    Inventors: Eduardo J. Martinez, Sohail F. Tavazoie
  • Patent number: 10709670
    Abstract: Provided herein are pharmaceutical compositions that comprise myrcene, optionally in admixture with cannabinoids and other terpenes, typically substantially free of THC and THCA, for targeting TRPV1 receptors. Also provided are methods of using the pharmaceutical compositions to desensitize TRPV1 receptors in order to treat pain, cardiovascular diseases such as cardiac hypertrophy, overactive bladder, and chronic cough.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2020
    Assignee: GBS GLOBAL BIOPHARMA, INC.
    Inventors: Andrea Small-Howard, Helen Turner
  • Patent number: 10709707
    Abstract: Described herein are methods and pharmaceutical formulations for treating ocular conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2020
    Assignee: Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas Michael Ackermann, James Loudin, Kenneth J. Mandell
  • Patent number: 10709676
    Abstract: Provided are applications of spermine and derivatives thereof. On the basis of existing protein structure data and small molecule structure data, calculations and analysis are performed using software to screen and obtain compounds capable of effectively interfering with PAICS activity, reducing SAICAR synthesis, and ultimately reducing SAICAR accumulation, in order to achieve the goal of treating or reducing ADSL deficiency. A better effect in the treatment or improvement of ADSL deficiency is expected from the joint use of at least two of the described compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2020
    Assignee: Geneheal Biotechnology Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Wuguang Pan, Wei Zhu
  • Patent number: 10709794
    Abstract: A phthalocyanine compound or targeted conjugate thereof having the formula (I).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2020
    Assignee: CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: James Basilion, Xinning Wang, Clemens Burda
  • Patent number: 10702524
    Abstract: The present invention falls within the field of medical technology, and in particular relates to the use of a compound as shown in formula (I). In particular, the present invention relates to the use of the compound as shown in formula (I) in the preparation of a pharmaceutical composition for preventing and/or treating a nerve injury, or relieving a nerve injury-associated symptom, and further relates to the use thereof in the preparation of a healthcare product for protecting an injured nerve and/or improving motor function. After a nerve injury has occurred, the compound can reduce the production of pro-inflammatory cytokine, decrease the level of apoptosis, promote the survival of neuron, inhibit the formation of glial scar, and has a significant effect in promoting the recovery of motor function.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2020
    Inventors: Shiqing Feng, Xue Yao
  • Patent number: 10703713
    Abstract: The industrial scale preparation of isocyanates gives rise to distillation bottom streams that are in need of further workup. These distillation bottom streams still also contain, as well as a distillation residue consisting of compounds that can be evaporated without decomposition only with great difficulty if at all (also referred to as residue for short), proportions of the desired target product (i.e. isocyanate to be prepared). The present invention relates to a process that enables recovery, in an efficient manner, of this proportion of isocyanate to be prepared in a distillation bottom stream which is obtained in the workup of the crude liquid process product which contains the isocyanate to be prepared and is formed in an isocyanate preparation process. More particularly, the present invention relates to a drying step in which the isocyanate to be prepared is recovered to form a solid material that has been largely to completely freed of this isocyanate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2020
    Assignee: Covestro Deutschland AG
    Inventors: Tim Loddenkemper, Jurgen Arras, Markus Dugal
  • Patent number: 10696616
    Abstract: It is intended to provide a method capable of lowering a formic acid concentration in acetic acid product by a simple approach. The method for producing acetic acid according to the present invention comprises at least one step selected from a step that satisfies the following operating condition (i) and a step that satisfies the following operating condition (ii) in an acetic acid production process, and controlling an oxygen concentration in an embodiment satisfying at least one selected from the following (iii) and (iv) for one or more processes: (i) operating conditions involving a hydrogen partial pressure of less than 500 kPa (absolute pressure), a carbon dioxide partial pressure of less than 70 kPa (absolute pressure), and an operating temperature of more than 150° C.; (ii) operating conditions involving a hydrogen partial pressure of 5 kPa or less (absolute pressure), a carbon dioxide partial pressure of less than 20 kPa (absolute pressure), and an operating temperature of more than 100° C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2020
    Assignee: DAICEL CORPORATION
    Inventor: Masahiko Shimizu
  • Patent number: 10689393
    Abstract: Novel tetrahydroisoquinoline derivative compounds are disclosed herein that may be used as an active ingredient for a pharmaceutical composition, and in particular, for a pharmaceutical composition useful for preventing or treating a disease or condition responsive to modulation of the contractility of the skeletal sarcomere. This may be accomplished, for example, by modulation of the troponin complex of the fast skeletal muscle sarcomere through one or more of fast skeletal myosin, actin, tropomyosin, troponin C, troponin I, and troponin T, and fragments and isoforms thereof. The tetrahydroisoquinoline derivative compounds can thus be used as an agent for preventing or treating 1) neuromuscular disorders, 2) disorders of voluntary muscle, 3) CNS disorders in which muscle weakness, atrophy, and fatigue are prominent symptoms, 4) muscle symptoms stemming from systemic disorders, and 5) dysfunctions of pelvic floor and urethral/anal sphincter muscle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2020
    Assignees: Astellas Pharma Inc., Cytokinetics, Incorporated
    Inventors: Ippei Sato, Takashi Kamikubo, Masanori Miura, Yuji Matsushima, Hiroaki Tanaka, Yasuhiro Shiina, Susumu Yamaki, Tomoyuki Saito, Hiroshi Kiyohara, Munemichi Ohe, Kayoko Mihara, Bradley Paul Morgan, Fady Malik, Scott Emile Collibee, Luke Ashcraft, Pu-Ping Lu, Jeffrey Michael Warrington, Marc Garard
  • Patent number: 10682350
    Abstract: The present invention provides 2,4-pyrimidinediamine compounds that inhibit the IgE and/or IgG receptor signaling cascades that lead to the release of chemical mediators, intermediates and methods of synthesizing the compounds and methods of using the compounds in a variety of contexts, including in the treatment and prevention of diseases characterized by, caused by or associated with the release of chemical mediators via degranulation and other processes effected by activation of the IgE and/or IgG receptor signaling cascades.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2020
    Assignee: Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Rajinder Singh, Ankush Argade, Donald Payan, Susan Molineaux, Sacha J. Holland, Jeffrey Clough, Holger Keim, Somasekhar Bhamidipati, Catherine Sylvain, Hui Li, Alexander B. Rossi
  • Patent number: 10682362
    Abstract: Treatments and diagnostics for treatment efficacy against solid and liquid cancers are described. The treatments utilize a combination therapy of Galeterone and a proteasome inhibitor. The diagnostics can measure androgen receptor (AR) cleavage products including AR-variant 7 (AR-V7) cleavage products, Poly (ADP-ribose) polymerase (PARP) cleavage products, and/or Spectrin ?2 cleavage products or inhibition of DUB activities from a blood sample to monitor treatment efficacy for castration-resistant prostate cancer (CRPC) or multiple myeloma (MM).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2020
    Assignee: Wayne State University
    Inventors: Qingping Dou, Huanjie Yang, Elisabeth I. Heath
  • Patent number: 10675273
    Abstract: Disclosed herein, inter alia, are compounds and methods for increasing spine density in a neuron, and for treatment of neuronal diseases and cancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignee: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
    Inventor: Jerry Yang
  • Patent number: 10668068
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention find application in the field of cancer therapy. Receptor protein kinases (RPTKs) transmit extracellular signals across the plasma membrane to cytosolic proteins, stimulating formation of complexes that regulate key cellular functions. Over half of the known tyrosine kinases are implicated in human cancers and are therefore highly promising drug targets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2020
    Assignee: The Research Foundation For The State University Of New York
    Inventors: Xianhui Wang, Douglas S. Conklin