Patents by Inventor Annalisa Sforzini

Annalisa Sforzini 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: 10793925
    Abstract: The present invention refers to a new strain belonging to the species Lactobacillus paracasei able to convert linoleic acid into conjugated linoleic acid. The present invention refers also to nutritional or food preparations and/or pharmaceutical compositions, comprising the strain Lactobacillus paracasei, useful in the treatment and/or prevention of pathologies and/or physiological states related to conjugated linoleic acid deficiency or in the cases wherein the use of a probiotic is beneficial.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2020
    Assignee: ALFASIGMA S.P.A.
    Inventors: Giuseppe Claudio Viscomi, Annalisa Sforzini, Pierluigi Mangino, Marina Elli
  • Publication number: 20200032357
    Abstract: The present invention refers to a new strain belonging to the species Lactobacillus paracasei able to convert linoleic acid into conjugated linoleic acid. The present invention refers also to nutritional or food preparations and/or pharmaceutical compositions, comprising the strain Lactobacillus paracasei, useful in the treatment and/or prevention of pathologies and/or physiological states related to conjugated linoleic acid deficiency or in the cases wherein the use of a probiotic is beneficial.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2019
    Publication date: January 30, 2020
    Applicant: ALFASIGMA S.P.A.
    Inventors: Giuseppe Claudio Viscomi, Annalisa Sforzini, Pierluigi Mangino, Marina Elli
  • Publication number: 20190388411
    Abstract: Described herein are methods and systems for treatment and/or prevention of conditions associated with NSAID administration and related compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2019
    Publication date: December 26, 2019
    Inventors: Giuseppe Claudio VISCOMI, Maria GRIMALDI, Maria Vittoria FOGLI, Paola MAFFEI, Cecilia RENZULLI, Annalisa SFORZINI, Corrado BLANDIZZI, Carmelo SCARPIGNATO
  • Patent number: 10428086
    Abstract: The present invention describes a new crystalline form of rifaximin, characterized in that it is a solvated form of rifaximin called rifaximin ? The invention also describes a process for the preparation of rifaximin ?, a pharmaceutical composition comprising said rifaximin form, and its use for treating inflammations and infections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2019
    Assignee: ALFASIGMA S.P.A.
    Inventors: Giuseppe Claudio Viscomi, Paola Maffei, Annalisa Sforzini, Fabrizia Grepioni, Laura Chelazzi
  • Publication number: 20180354971
    Abstract: The present invention describes a new crystalline form of rifaximin, characterized in that it is a solvated form of rifaximin called rifaximin ? The invention also describes a process for the preparation of rifaximin ?, a pharmaceutical composition comprising said rifaximin form, and its use for treating inflammations and infections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2018
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Inventors: Giuseppe Claudio VISCOMI, Paola MAFFEI, Annalisa SFORZINI, Fabrizia GREPIONI, Laura CHELAZZI
  • Publication number: 20180187274
    Abstract: The present invention refers to a new strain belonging to the species Lactobacillus paracasei able to convert linoleic acid into conjugated linoleic acid. The present invention refers also to nutritional or food preparations and/or pharmaceutical compositions, comprising the strain Lactobacillus paracasei, useful in the treatment and/or prevention of pathologies and/or physiological states related to conjugated linoleic acid deficiency or in the cases wherein the use of a probiotic is beneficial.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2016
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Applicant: ALFASIGMA S.P.A.
    Inventors: Giuseppe Claudio VISCOMI, Annalisa SFORZINI, Pierluigi MANGINO, Marina ELLI
  • Patent number: 9938298
    Abstract: The present invention describes a new crystalline form of rifaximin, characterized in that it is a solvated form of rifaximin called rifaximin ?. The invention also describes a process for the preparation of rifaximin ?, a pharmaceutical composition comprising said rifaximin form, and its use for treating inflammations and infections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2018
    Assignee: ALFA WASSERMANN S.P.A.
    Inventors: Giuseppe Claudio Viscomi, Paola Maffei, Annalisa Sforzini, Fabrizia Grepioni, Laura Chelazzi
  • Publication number: 20170088557
    Abstract: The present invention describes a new crystalline form of rifaximin, characterized in that it is a solvated form of rifaximin called rifaximin ?. The invention also describes a process for the preparation of rifaximin ?, a pharmaceutical composition comprising said rifaximin form, and its use for treating inflammations and infections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2015
    Publication date: March 30, 2017
    Inventors: Giuseppe Claudio VISCOMI, Paola MAFFEI, Annalisa SFORZINI, Fabrizia GREPIONI, Laura CHELAZZI
  • Publication number: 20140308350
    Abstract: Described herein are methods and systems for treatment and/or prevention of conditions associated with NSAID administration and related compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2014
    Publication date: October 16, 2014
    Applicant: ALFA WASSERMANN S.P.A.
    Inventors: Giuseppe Claudio VISCOMI, Maria GRIMALDI, Maria Vittoria FOGLI, Paola MAFFEI, Cecilia RENZULLI, Annalisa SFORZINI, Corrado BLANDIZZI, Carmelo SCARPIGNATO
  • Publication number: 20120238630
    Abstract: The present invention describes liquid compositions comprising pharmaceutically active principles, like scarcely water-soluble, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, in particular, but not exclusively, flurbiprofen (FP), processes for their manufacture and their therapeutic use. The liquid compositions comprising FP in association with natural polymers, like xyloglucans (XG), and pharmaceutically acceptable excipients like glycerol, are suitable to be used for pharmaceutical uses and are characterized by good tolerability, therapeutic efficacy, stability and palatability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2010
    Publication date: September 20, 2012
    Applicant: Alfa Wassermann S.P.A.
    Inventors: Giuseppe Claudio Viscomi, Giuseppe Bottoni, Paola Maffei, Annalisa Sforzini, Jackie Leeder, Vittoria Lauro
  • Publication number: 20120088726
    Abstract: Object of the invention are mucoadhesive and controlled release formulations consisting of aqueous solutions containing 0.05% to 5% by weight of a natural purified polymer having xyloglucan structure and 10% to 70% by weight of glycerol. These formulations are suitable for the application on human mucous membranes, such as nasal, oral and vaginal mucous membranes, as moisturizing and softening agents or as pharmaceutical release system. Further objects of the invention are pharmaceutical formulations and medical devices suitable for the application to human mucous membranes, containing the mucoadhesive and controlled release formulations together with active ingredients and excipients.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2011
    Publication date: April 12, 2012
    Applicant: ALFA WASSERMANN, S.P.A.
    Inventors: Giuseppe Bottoni, Paola Maffei, Annalisa Sforzini, Mascia Federici, Carla Caramella, Silvia Rossi, Giuseppe Claudio Viscomi
  • Publication number: 20090081133
    Abstract: Mucoadhesive and controlled release formulations consisting of aqueous solutions containing 0.05% to 5% by weight of a natural purified polymer having xyloglucan structure and 10% to 70% by weight of glycerol. These formulations are suitable for the application on human mucous membranes, such as nasal, oral and vaginal mucous membranes, as moisturizing and softening agents or as pharmaceutical release system. Further objects of the invention are pharmaceutical formulations and medical devices suitable for the application to human mucous membranes, containing the mucoadhesive and controlled release formulations together with active ingredients and excipients.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2006
    Publication date: March 26, 2009
    Inventors: Giuseppe Bottoni, Paola Maffei, Annalisa Sforzini, Mascia Federici, Carla Caramella, Silvia Rossi, Giuseppe Claudio Viscomi