Patents by Inventor Abraham Weizman

Abraham Weizman has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 8975251
    Abstract: Methods and articles of manufacture for use in improving a cognitive function, utilizing a conjugate comprising a first moiety having GABA agonist activity and a second moiety having CNS activity being covalently linked to the first moiety, are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods and articles of manufacture of preventing onset or inhibiting progression of a cognitive impairment or dysfunction utilizing the disclosed conjugate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2015
    Assignees: Bar-Ilan University, Ramot at Tel-Aviv University Ltd.
    Inventors: Yona Geffen, Kinneret Savitsky, Abraham Nudelman, Ada Rephaeli, Irit Gil-Ad, Abraham Weizman
  • Patent number: 8916610
    Abstract: An acid addition salt of a nortriptyline-GABA conjugate, a novel crystalline form of a fumaric acid addition salt of a nortriptyline-GABA conjugate, and processes of preparing the forgoing are disclosed. Uses of the above-indicated forms of a nortriptyline-GABA conjugate in the treatment of CNS disorders, and in the treatment of pain in particular, are also disclosed. Further disclosed in a large-scale process of preparing a nortriptyline-GABA conjugate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2014
    Assignees: Ramot at Tel-Aviv University Ltd., Bar-Ilan University
    Inventors: Abraham Nudelman, Ada Rephaeli, Irit Gil-Ad, Abraham Weizman, Mazal Shaul, Efrat Halbfinger
  • Patent number: 8722923
    Abstract: A conjugate comprising L-DOPA covalently linked to at least one ?-aminobutyric acid (GABA) moiety, an ester and/or an addition salt thereof are disclosed, as well as uses thereof for treating a neurodegenerative disease or disorder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Assignees: Ramot at Tel-Aviv University Ltd., Bar-Ilan University
    Inventors: Gideon Stein, Abraham Nudelman, Ada Rephaeli, Irit Gil-Ad, Abraham Weizman
  • Publication number: 20130184347
    Abstract: An acid addition salt of a nortriptyline-GABA conjugate, a novel crystalline form of a fumaric acid addition salt of a nortriptyline-GABA conjugate, and processes of preparing the forgoing are disclosed. Uses of the above-indicated forms of a nortriptyline-GABA conjugate in the treatment of CNS disorders, and in the treatment of pain in particular, are also disclosed. Further disclosed in a large-scale process of preparing a nortriptyline-GABA conjugate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2011
    Publication date: July 18, 2013
    Applicants: Ramot at Tel-Aviv University Ltd., BioLineRX Ltd., Bar-llan University
    Inventors: Abraham Nudelman, Ada Rephaeli, Irit Gil-Ad, Abraham Weizman, Mazal Shaul
  • Publication number: 20130059910
    Abstract: A novel use of conjugates of psychotropic drugs (e.g., antidepressants or anti-epileptic drugs) and organic acids such as GABA in the treatment of pain is disclosed. A novel GABA conjugate and uses thereof is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2012
    Publication date: March 7, 2013
    Applicants: Bar-Ilan University, Ramot at Tel-Aviv University Ltd.
    Inventors: Abraham NUDELMAN, Ada Rephaeli, Irit Gil-Ad, Abraham Weizman
  • Patent number: 8377929
    Abstract: Novel crystalline form of perphenazine 4-aminobutyrate trimesylate and a process of producing the same are disclosed. The novel crystalline form is characterized by a unique XRPD pattern and a DSC that exhibits an endothermic peak at a relatively high temperature (e.g., higher than 209° C.). Also disclosed are a process of preparing perphenazine 4-aminobutyrate trimesylate by in situ deprotection and salification, in a single-step synthesis, and a highly pure perphenazine 4-aminobutyrate trimesylate obtained thereby. Uses of any of the described perphenazine 4-aminobutyrate trimesylate are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2013
    Assignees: Ramot at Tel-Aviv University Ltd., Bar-Ilan University, BioLineRX Ltd.
    Inventors: Abraham Nudelman, Ada Rephaeli, Irit Gil-Ad, Abraham Weizman, Mazal Shaul, Efrat Halbfinger
  • Patent number: 8377990
    Abstract: A novel use of conjugates of psychotropic drugs (e.g., antidepressants or anti-epileptic drugs) and organic acids such as GABA in the treatment of pain is disclosed. A novel GABA conjugate and uses thereof is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2013
    Assignees: Ramot at Tel-Aviv University Ltd., Bar-Ilan University
    Inventors: Abraham Nudelman, Ada Rephaeli, Irit Gil-Ad, Abraham Weizman
  • Publication number: 20120309748
    Abstract: Novel chemical conjugates of psychotropic drugs and organic acids, uses thereof in the treatment of psychotic and/or proliferative disorders and diseases and as chemosensitizing agents, and their syntheses are disclosed. The organic acids are selected to reduce side effects induced by the psychotropic drugs and/or to exert an anti-proliferative activity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2012
    Publication date: December 6, 2012
    Applicants: Bar-Ilan University, Ramot at Tel-Aviv University Ltd.
    Inventors: Abraham Nudelman, Ada Rephaeli, Irit Gil-ad, Abraham Weizman
  • Publication number: 20120277310
    Abstract: A conjugate comprising L-DOPA covalently linked to at least one ?-aminobutyric acid (GABA) moiety, an ester and/or an addition salt thereof are disclosed, as well as uses thereof for treating a neurodegenerative disease or disorder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2012
    Publication date: November 1, 2012
    Applicants: Bar-Ilan University, Ramot at Tel-Aviv University Ltd.
    Inventors: Gideon STEIN, Abraham NUDELMAN, Ada REPHAELI, Irit GIL-AD, Abraham WEIZMAN
  • Patent number: 8283381
    Abstract: Novel chemical conjugates of psychotropic drugs and organic acids, uses thereof in the treatment of psychotic and/or proliferative disorders and diseases and as chemosensitizing agents, and their syntheses are disclosed. The organic acids are selected to reduce side effects induced by the psychotropic drugs and/or to exert an anti-proliferative activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2012
    Assignees: Ramot at Tel-Aviv University Ltd., Bar-Ilan University
    Inventors: Abraham Nudelman, Ada Rephaeli, Irit Gil-Ad, Abraham Weizman
  • Patent number: 8222296
    Abstract: Conjugates of a gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) compound or a glycine compound and an analgesic drug are disclosed. Further disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions containing these conjugates and uses thereof in the treatment of CNS-associated diseases or disorders, optionally in combination with a psychotropic drug.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2012
    Assignees: Ramot at Tel-Aviv University Ltd., Bar-Ilan University, BioLineRX Ltd.
    Inventors: Abraham Nudelman, Ada Rephaeli, Irit Gil-Ad, Abraham Weizman, Ran Lifshitz, Ilan Winkler
  • Patent number: 8207369
    Abstract: A conjugate comprising L-DOPA covalently linked to at least one ?-aminobutyric acid (GABA) moiety, an ester and/or an addition salt thereof are disclosed, as well as uses thereof for treating a neurodegenerative disease or disorder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2012
    Assignees: Ramot at Tel-Aviv University Ltd., Bar-Ilan University
    Inventors: Gideon Stein, Abraham Nudelman, Ada Rephaeli, Irit Gil-Ad, Abraham Weizman
  • Patent number: 8168628
    Abstract: Novel chemical conjugates of psychotropic drugs and organic acids, uses thereof in the treatment of psychotic and/or proliferative disorders and diseases and as chemosensitizing agents, and their syntheses are disclosed. The organic acids are selected to reduce side effects induced by the psychotropic drugs and/or to exert an anti-proliferative activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2012
    Assignees: Ramot at Tel-Aviv University Ltd., Bar-Ilan University
    Inventors: Abraham Nudelman, Ada Rephaeli, Irit Gil-Ad, Abraham Weizman
  • Publication number: 20110312948
    Abstract: Novel crystalline form of perphenazine 4-aminobutyrate trimesylate and a process of producing the same are disclosed. The novel crystalline form is characterized by a unique XRPD pattern and a DSC that exhibits an endothermic peak at a relatively high temperature (e.g., higher than 209° C.). Also disclosed are a process of preparing perphenazine 4-aminobutyrate trimesylate by in situ deprotection and salification, in a single-step synthesis, and a highly pure perphenazine 4-aminobutyrate trimesylate obtained thereby. Uses of any of the described perphenazine 4-aminobutyrate trimesylate are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2011
    Publication date: December 22, 2011
    Inventors: Abraham Nudelman, Ada Rephaeli, Irit Gil-Ad, Abraham Weizman, Mazal Shaul, Efrat Halbfinger
  • Publication number: 20110178073
    Abstract: Methods and articles of manufacture for use in improving a cognitive function, utilizing a conjugate comprising a first moiety having GABA agonist activity and a second moiety having CNS activity being covalently linked to the first moiety, are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods and articles of manufacture of preventing onset or inhibiting progression of a cognitive impairment or dysfunction utilizing the disclosed conjugate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2010
    Publication date: July 21, 2011
    Inventors: Yona GEFFEN, Kinneret Savitsky, Abraham Nudelman, Ada Rephaeli, Irit Gil-Ad, Abraham Weizman
  • Patent number: 7939525
    Abstract: Novel chemical conjugates of psychotropic drugs and organic acids, uses thereof in the treatment of psychotic and/or proliferative disorders and diseases and as chemosensitizing agents, and their syntheses are disclosed. The organic acids are selected to reduce side effects induced by the psychotropic drugs and/or to exert an anti-proliferative activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2011
    Assignees: Bar-Ilan University, Ramot at Tel Aviv University Ltd.
    Inventors: Abraham Nudelman, Ada Rephaeli, Irit Gil-Ad, Abraham Weizman
  • Publication number: 20110034553
    Abstract: A conjugate comprising L-DOPA covalently linked to at least one y-aminobutyric acid (GABA) moiety, an ester and/or an addition salt thereof are disclosed, as well as uses thereof for treating a neurodegenerative disease or disorder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2009
    Publication date: February 10, 2011
    Applicant: Ramot at Tel-Aviv University Ltd.
    Inventors: Gideon Stein, Abraham Nudelman, Ada Rephaeli, Irit Gil-Ad, Abraham Weizman
  • Publication number: 20100204469
    Abstract: Novel chemical conjugates of psychotropic drugs and organic acids, uses thereof in the treatment of psychotic and/or proliferative disorders and diseases and as chemosensitizing agents, and their syntheses are disclosed. The organic acids are selected to reduce side effects induced by the psychotropic drugs and/or to exert an anti-proliferative activity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2010
    Publication date: August 12, 2010
    Applicants: Ramot At Tel Aviv University Ltd., Bar-Ilan University
    Inventors: Abraham NUDELMAN, Ada Rephaeli, Irit Gil-Ad, Abraham Weizman
  • Publication number: 20100144869
    Abstract: A novel use of conjugates of psychotropic drugs (e.g., antidepressants or anti-epileptic drugs) and organic acids such as GABA in the treatment of pain is disclosed. A novel GABA conjugate and uses thereof is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2007
    Publication date: June 10, 2010
    Inventors: Abraham Nudelman, Ada Rephaeli, Irit Gil-Ad, Abraham Weizman
  • Publication number: 20100120755
    Abstract: Novel chemical conjugates of psychotropic drugs and organic acids, uses thereof in the treatment of psychotic and/or proliferative disorders and diseases and as chemosensitizing agents, and their syntheses are disclosed. The organic acids are selected to reduce side effects induced by the psychotropic drugs and/or to exert an anti-proliferative activity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2010
    Publication date: May 13, 2010
    Applicants: Ramot At Tel Aviv University Ltd., Bar-Ilan University
    Inventors: Abraham Nudelman, Ada Rephaeli, Irit Gil-Ad, Abraham Weizman