Patents by Inventor Bernhard Gunther

Bernhard Gunther 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: 11896559
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods of treatment using ophthalmic compositions comprising semifluorinated alkanes for keratoconjunctivitis sicca and/or Meibomian gland dysfunction, which methods provide for the enrichment of an ophthalmic tissue in the semifluorinated alkane, and optionally methods of delayed release of the semifluorinated alkane from the enriched ophthalmic tissue to the surface of the cornea and/or conjunctiva, and/or to the Meibomian gland.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Assignee: NOVALIQ GMBH
    Inventors: Bernhard Günther, Frank Löscher, Hartmut Voss, Sonja Krösser, Kirsten Eickhoff, Daniela Willen, Markus Beier, Thomas Schlüter
  • Patent number: 11844836
    Abstract: The invention provides liquid or semi-solid pharmaceutical compositions for topical administration comprising a semifluorinated alkane. The compositions are useful for the delivery of active ingredients into the deep layers of the skin or skin appendages. Various active ingredients may be incorporated, such as immunosuppressants, antiinfectives, antifungal agents, antiinflammatory agents, and retinoids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2023
    Assignee: DERMALIQ THERAPEUTICS, INC.
    Inventors: Bernhard Gunther, Bastian Theisinger, Sonja Theisinger, Dieter Scherer
  • Publication number: 20230398065
    Abstract: The invention provides a pharmaceutical composition for use in the prevention or therapy of glaucoma, increased intraocular pressure, ocular hypertension and/or a symptom associated therewith, wherein—the composition comprises latanoprost and a liquid vehicle comprising a semifluorinated alkane; and—the composition is administered to the eye of a subject; and—the amount of latanoprost administered in a single dose per eye is in the range of from about 0.5 to 1.4 ?g.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2023
    Publication date: December 14, 2023
    Inventors: Bernhard GÜNTHER, Frank LÖSCHER, Kirsten EICKHOFF
  • Publication number: 20230330056
    Abstract: The invention provides novel compositions comprising semifluorinated alkanes and at least one compound sensitive or prone to oxidation. The compositions can be used as medicines that are topically administered to an eye or ophthalmic tissue. The invention further provides kits comprising such compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2023
    Publication date: October 19, 2023
    Applicant: Novaliq GmbH
    Inventors: Bernhard GÜNTHER, Dieter SCHERER, Anthony PETTIGREW, Bastian THEISINGER, Sonja THEISINGER
  • Patent number: 11723861
    Abstract: The invention provides a pharmaceutical composition for use in the prevention or therapy of glaucoma, increased intraocular pressure, ocular hypertension and/or a symptom associated therewith, wherein—the composition comprises latanoprost and a liquid vehicle comprising a semifluorinated alkane; and—the composition is administered to the eye of a subject; and—the amount of latanoprost administered in a single dose per eye is in the range of from about 0.5 to 1.4 ?g.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignee: NOVALIQ GMBH
    Inventors: Bernhard Günther, Frank Löscher, Kirsten Eickhoff
  • Patent number: 11684589
    Abstract: The present invention provides a pharmaceutical composition comprising 1-perfluorohexyl-octane (F6H8) for use in the therapy, treatment, prevention or amelioration of anterior or posterior blepharitis, preferably posterior blepharitis or symptoms associated therewith. Furthermore, the present invention provides a pharmaceutical kit for the therapy of anterior or posterior blepharitis or symptoms associated therewith.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2023
    Assignee: NOVALIQ GMBH
    Inventors: Bernhard Günther, Frank Löscher, Sonja Krösser
  • Publication number: 20230139672
    Abstract: The invention provides liquid compositions in the form of physically stable emulsions comprising a semifluorinated alkane. The semifluorinated alkane is comprised in the dispersed phase, which may also include an active pharmaceutical ingredient. One of the preferred active ingredients is propofol. The compositions are optionally heat sterilisable and can be used for pharmaceutical or cosmetic product applications, and administered topically, intravenously, or via other routes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2022
    Publication date: May 4, 2023
    Applicant: NOVALIQ GMBH
    Inventors: Bastian THEISINGER, Sonja THEISINGER, Bernhard GÜNTHER
  • Patent number: 11583513
    Abstract: The invention provides novel compositions comprising semifluorinated alkanes and at least one compound sensitive or prone to oxidation. The compositions can be used as medicines that are topically administered to an eye or ophthalmic tissue. The invention further provides kits comprising such compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2023
    Assignee: NOVALIQ GMBH
    Inventors: Bernhard Günther, Dieter Scherer, Anthony Pettigrew
  • Publication number: 20230043641
    Abstract: The invention provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising about 0.05 to 0.1% (w/v) cyclosporine dissolved in 1-perfluorobutyl-pentane for use in the topical treatment of dry eye disease and provides for dosing and treatment methods thereof. The invention further provides kits comprising such compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2022
    Publication date: February 9, 2023
    Applicant: NOVALIQ GMBH
    Inventors: Markus BEIER, Jörg HAISSER, Alice MEIDES, Sonja KRÖSSER, Hartmut VOSS, Frank LÖSCHER, Bernhard GÜNTHER
  • Publication number: 20220218828
    Abstract: The invention provides liquid or semi-solid pharmaceutical compositions for topical administration comprising a semifluorinated alkane. The compositions are useful for the delivery of active ingredients into the deep layers of the skin or skin appendages. Various active ingredients may be incorporated, such as immunosuppressants, anti-infectives, antifungal agents, anti-inflammatory agents, and retinoids.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2022
    Publication date: July 14, 2022
    Inventors: Bernhard GÜNTHER, Bastian THEISINGER, Sonja THEISINGER, Dieter SCHERER
  • Patent number: 11324757
    Abstract: The invention provides novel pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment of increased intraocular pressure based on semifluorinated alkanes which are useful as carriers for a broad range of active ingredients. Preferred active ingredients include poorly water-soluble prostaglandin analogues. The compositions can be administered topically into the eye. The invention further provides kits comprising such compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2022
    Assignee: NOVALIQ GMBH
    Inventors: Bastian Theisinger, Sonja Theisinger, Bernhard Günther
  • Patent number: 11278503
    Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition comprising a semifluorinated alkane of formula (I): F(CF2)n(CH2)mH, wherein n is an integer from 4 to 6, and m is an integer from 5 to 8, for use in the treatment or prevention of a disease or condition relating to an ocular surface of an eye of an individual, wherein the individual is a contact lens wearer, and wherein the contact lens is a hydro gel contact lens and the composition is administered topically to a surface of the eye of the individual before the contact lens is inserted to the eye of the individual and/or during contact lens wear and/or after the contact lens has been removed from the eye of the individual, or wherein the contact lens is a silicone hydrogel contact lens and the composition is administered topically to a surface of the eye of the individual after the contact lens has been removed from the eye of the individual.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2022
    Assignee: NOVALIQ GMBH
    Inventors: Bernhard Günther, Markus Beier, Oliver Schlüter
  • Publication number: 20220079925
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition comprising a therapeutically effective amount of tacrolimus and a liquid vehicle comprising at least one semifluorinated alkane for use in a method of treating an intraocular inflammatory eye disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2021
    Publication date: March 17, 2022
    Inventors: Bernhard GÜNTHER, Dieter SCHERER, Heping XU
  • Publication number: 20210340248
    Abstract: The invention provides novel compositions of antibodies based on liquid vehicles selected from semifluorinated alkanes. The use of these vehicles provides for improved stability and shelf-life of antibodies and their derivatives. The compositions are useful for topical administration or for parenteral injection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2021
    Publication date: November 4, 2021
    Applicant: NOVALIQ GMBH
    Inventors: Bernhard Günther, Dieter Scherer, Anthony Pettigrew, Gesche Graf
  • Patent number: 11160865
    Abstract: The invention provides novel pharmaceutical compositions based on semifluorinated alkanes which are useful as carriers for a broad range of active ingredients. Preferred active ingredients include poorly water-soluble and/or hydrolytically sensitive drug substances. The compositions are designed as suspensions and have superior physical properties which make them highly useful as pharmaceutical delivery systems. The compositions may be administered topically into the eye, or injected via the subcutaneous or intramuscular route. The invention further provides kits comprising such compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2021
    Assignee: NOVALIQ GMBH
    Inventors: Bastian Theisinger, Sonja Theisinger, Bernhard Günther
  • Publication number: 20210100904
    Abstract: The invention provides liquid or semi-solid pharmaceutical compositions for topical administration comprising a semifluorinated alkane. The compositions are useful for the delivery of active ingredients into the deep layers of the skin or skin appendages. Various active ingredients may be incorporated, such as immunosuppressants, antiinfectives, antifungal agents, antiinflammatory agents, and retinoids.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2020
    Publication date: April 8, 2021
    Applicant: NOVALIQ GMBH
    Inventors: Bernhard GUNTHER, Bastian THEISINGER, Sonja THEISINGER, Dieter SCHERER
  • Publication number: 20200360285
    Abstract: The invention provides liquid compositions in the form of physically stable emulsions comprising a semifluorinated alkane. The semifluorinated alkane is comprised in the dispersed phase, which may also include an active pharmaceutical ingredient. One of the preferred active ingredients is propofol. The compositions are optionally heat sterilisable and can be used for pharmaceutical or cosmetic product applications, and administered topically, intravenously, or via other routes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2020
    Publication date: November 19, 2020
    Applicant: NOVALIQ GMBH
    Inventors: Bastian THEISINGER, Sonja THEISINGER, Bernhard GÜNTHER
  • Patent number: 10813999
    Abstract: The invention provides liquid or semi-solid pharmaceutical compositions for topical administration comprising a semifluorinated alkane. The compositions are useful for the delivery of active ingredients into the deep layers of the skin or skin appendages. Various active ingredients may be incorporated, such as immunosuppressants, antiinfectives, antifungal agents, antiinflammatory agents, and retinoids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2020
    Assignee: NOVALIQ GMBH
    Inventors: Bernhard Gunther, Bastian Theisinger, Sonja Theisinger, Dieter Scherer
  • Publication number: 20200268682
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods of treatment using ophthalmic compositions comprising semifluorinated alkanes for keratoconjunctivitis sicca and/or Meibomian gland dysfunction, which methods provide for the enrichment of an ophthalmic tissue in the semifluorinated alkane, and optionally methods of delayed release of the semifluorinated alkane from the enriched ophthalmic tissue to the surface of the cornea and/or conjunctiva, and/or to the Meibomian gland.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2018
    Publication date: August 27, 2020
    Inventors: Bernhard GÜNTHER, Frank LÖSCHER, Hartmut VOSS, Sonja KRÖSSER, Kirsten EICKHOFF, Daniela WILLEN, Markus BEIER, Thomas SCHLÜTER
  • Patent number: RE49758
    Abstract: The invention provides novel compositions of bioactive polypeptides and proteins with improved stability and shelf-life. The compositions are based on liquid vehicles selected from semifluorinated alkanes. These vehicles are remarkably effective in protecting polypeptides and proteins from degradation and/or aggregation. The compositions are useful for topical administration, e.g. into an eye, or by parenteral injection, e.g. via the subcutaneous or intramuscular route.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2023
    Assignee: NOVALIQ GMBH
    Inventors: Bernhard Günther, Bastian Theisinger, Sonja Theisinger, Dieter Scherer, Clive Wilson, Anthony Pettigrew, Annette Hüttig